Day to day with cloth diapers

To catch up on all my cloth diapering thoughts...start here.

When I first started thinking about cloth diapers, it was a little much for me to wrap my mind around. I understood how they did their...um...diaper part...but as for the cleaning, storing, traveling, I didn't know how it worked. So let me show you how I use my beloved BumGenius from day to day.

I keep clean diapers stuffed, folded, and ready to use right on the changing table. This ensures that both the Daddy and I have access whenever it's diaper changing time! (and the colors make me SO happy!)

After a diaper is changed, the dirty one is deposited in the bin which resides in the bathroom closest to the nursery. I pull out the insert and toss both pieces into the bin. (I have the Dekor Plus.)

If it's a poopy diaper, I pull out the insert, then spray the cover off with the diaper sprayer (Best. Invention. Ever.)Then the pieces go into the bin.

(This handy gadget works just like the sprayer in your kitchen sink...but it attaches to the toilet and sprays the poo right into the bowl.  No dunking or swishing or soaking!)

When I'm down to a day's worth of clean diapers (which is 7-8 for us) I start washing the dirties. I pull the bag out of the bin and dump everything in the washer. Then it's a cold, soap-less wash, a hot soapy wash, and an extra rinse. (This process takes about an hour and a half, with my washing machine.)

 

Then the inserts go in the dryer and the the covers line dry. If its sunny out, I love to dry them in the sun! (Gotta love a little sun bleaching!) When it's rainy, I leave them to dry overnight.

Once everything is dry, I end up with these two piles. It takes about ten (distracted) minutes to get everything stuffed and looking neat and tidy.

 

And then we've got clean diapers again!

Bad Blogger!

It has been ages since I've blogged! Mommyhood is treating me so well, as is summer vacation--Emerson has her mommy and daddy to herself all day, every day! And you might think that'd leave MORE time for blogging, but it does not. We've been busy with camping trips and family visits and hiking, etc. It has been wonderful!

Emerson is growing like a weed...over 15 pounds and 26 inches long! She's rolling from her back to tummy, and sitting (almost) on her own! She loves playing in her bouncer (the Dance Club, as her uncle calls it!).  She is so interactive now, Scott and I love to make her giggle!  Here's a glimpse of what she's up to these days...

Bein' the cutest baby ever

Lovin' her first camping trip

Enjoyin' the ocean

Hikin' with the best of 'em

Meltin' Mama's heart!

My love affair with cloth diapers, Part 3

To catch up, read My love affair with cloth diapers, Part 1 and Part 2.

After lots of internal debate and research, I decided to go with BumGenius 4.0 diapers. And I haven't regretted it for an instant! Originally I chose this brand for a few key reasons:

*Adjustable sizing means I won't have to worry about purchasing any more cloth diapers as Emerson grows. One set will get us through until she's potty trained. Simple!

*This brand was the most commonly recommended by the people I know. And nobody had anything bad to say. Real parents and real babies love these diapers!

*BumGenius 4.0 are available online from Target and Babies R Us, the two places we registered. Why not give someone else the chance to buy them for us?!?

We've been using our 24 cloth diapers since Emerson was about 5 weeks old. Her daddy, grandmas, and aunties can change them easily, and I am completely happy with how they've washed and worn so far. And is this not the cutest little bum you ever did see?

Next up: a day in the life of a cloth diapering mama, complete with pictures!  Read Day to day with cloth diapers.