Sunday, October 3, 2010

Cloth Diapers Day 5


OK, we are on day 5 of cloth. We have already cheated a bit. I had my mom use disposables when Colin was at her house one afternoon and Mike used them yesterday when I went shopping in Seattle. His exact words were, "I'm not using any of that hippy S@#$" I however stay true to the cloth when Colin is on my watch.
My favorite so far are the Bum Genius one size fits all diapers. They don't leak at all, even during the night. The lining draws the moisture in, so the baby doesn't feel wet. They are super easy to wash as well. I have been learning some tricks of the trade through The Cloth Diaper Whisperer. Apparently some women produce breast milk that stains, and others produce milk that doesn't. I fall in the first category (I know TMI). I learned that if you still have stains after washing, you can simply place the diaper outside for about a half and hour, and the sun will naturally bleach it. I pretty much scoffed at this but it does work! I have done it twice, once on an overcast day and it still worked. ( If you already knew this trick, feel free to welcome me to 2010.)
I have also used the prefolds and fitted's with covers. I like these too. They don't leak, but you have to change them more often than the Bum Genius and they are a bit more bulky under clothes. I wouldn't recommend them for over night use.
So far, so good. If I learn anymore tips, I will be sure to share!

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