I keep telling Laeah that she's wearing her fluffy buns when I put a cloth diaper on her, and she seems just fine with that :) I haven't been cloth diapering strictly, but I've been doing it when possible. I still use a disposable at night and during naps, just in case there may be leaks (although disposables leaked often at night as well). I have a total of 12 diapers, I believe, and these aren't your grandma's diapers. I bought snap (some with snap & velcro) pocket diapers, so there is a pocket on the inside where you stuff an insert (mine are microfiber and foldable bamboo). I also use flushable liners for messier changes--I don't subscribe to the dunking method, if you get my drift. At changing time, I just unsnap, remove the liner, and toss the diaper in a waterproof pillowcase (MUCH cheaper than a large wet bag). To wash, I separate the inserts from the diaper, rinse on cold, wash on warm, and usually give an extra rinse. Sometimes I hang the diapers to dry, sometimes I use the dryer. Gee, how hard does that sound?
Honestly, a lot of people still look at me like I'm crazy, including S. Not sure why--I am saving money here, but he just hasn't realized it yet, I don't think. And changing them/washing them is not difficult or overly time consuming. I wash every 2-3 days, which I have to do with our regular laundry anyway (I mean, there are 6 people in this house now, come on!). The hardest part? Fitting clothes over fluffy bottoms. I may be overstuffing, yet, I use two inserts because one absorbs more but not as quickly, and one absorbs less but quicker. I've done a ton of research, and I'll get it figured out eventually, I hope. I still aim to add 12 more diapers before I'm done since I have two little ones. I haven't done cloth yet with my newest, but I plan to once she turns 2 months.
What odd tasks have you been up to lately? And have you chosen any special words lately? I was inspired because I saw several bloggers doing so, including doing it with children, which I may have to try :) Remember, trust you are blessed :)
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