http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/categories/prefolds-and-flats/feed.rss Sun, 19 May 13 16:51:21 -0400

Prefolds and Flats Discussions on Welcome! en-CA http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/discussion/265/leaks Sat, 18 May 2013 06:21:36 -0400 oneyoungmom 265@/forum/discussions
Thanks!!]]> http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/discussion/257/bumkin-cover-users Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:41:01 -0400 mruglyface 257@/forum/discussions http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/discussion/245/starting-cloth-at-10-months Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:33:49 -0500 Alexis 245@/forum/discussions
Disposable works fine when you find the right size and brand. My daughter's never had diaper rash, though before solids she had many many a poo-splosion. But the landfill part is killing me. I have massive disposable diaper guilt.

Instead of working I've spent a good chunk of time on this site perusing the articles and forums, and before my baby wakes up from her nap I'd better just send this and apologize for potentially duplicating other posts.

Here is my question to you all-

1. What do I need to go old school? I want to use plain and simple pre-folds. No inserts or anything disposable. Is there another option besides prickly ducky pins? I can see myself stabbing myself, my husband the same.

2. What size should I get? She is a wee thing at 10 months, about 16 pounds, but very long.

3. What diaper covers are good?

4. Should I get a diaper pail or use a wet bag? For the latter, do you soak the diapers at all?

5. How do you keep the baby bum from being so ginormous that you can't put them in a onesie fit for their age?

6. Lastly, does anyone have any tips for cloth diapering with a community laundry center? It's about $1.25 per wash.

Thanks a lot and I look forward to your suggestions.]]> http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/discussion/222/36-prefolds-home-made-covers-and-tide-good-enough-to-start Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:59:10 -0500 Kephri 222@/forum/discussions
I plan to buy 3 dozen of these prefolds from our local cloth diapering service in regular size...
http://stores.dydeebaby.com/-strse-10/Cotton-diapers/Detail.bok

I am under the impression that while my baby is a newborn, I can pretty much just fold the regular sized prefolds smaller to fit in the cover. It might not look the greatest but she'll grow into them. Is that somewhat accurate at least? I really don't want to buy a whole set of newborn sized prefolds that I only use for a month or two.

My mom is very crafty and is sewing me PUL covers based on the one Thirsties cover that I bought. I hope to have about 6 of them and perhaps purchase two or three econobum trial packs to have those covers and prefolds as an alternative.

I bought a huge box of Tide Ultra at Sam's Club yesterday to wash the prefolds with. I understand I could have issues in the future but it works and is cheap. I used to wash with borax and washing soda only and that has worked fine for me on my regular clothing. Should I just stick with the borax and washing soda or continue to buy Tide?

I plan to buy an XL monkey foot wet bag and a small one for travel.

Does this sound like an OK way to start out? Do you see any additional costs looming in the future that I should prepare for?

Thanks for your help. ]]> http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/discussion/221/help-going-cloth-and-this-is-my-first-child Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:10:06 -0500 FirstTimeDad6120 221@/forum/discussions http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/discussion/14/snappi-or-pin-what-do-you-use Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:37:16 -0500 autumnbeck 14@/forum/discussions
Me, I'm a Snappi girl. I love how they hold all together nice and tight. When I pin it's a joke. My poor son has parts hanging out the side!

Or maybe you are a trifolder?]]> http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/discussion/149/so-many-questions Sun, 01 Jul 2012 13:48:46 -0400 ShawneeLynn 149@/forum/discussions http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/discussion/15/how-do-you-make-prefolds-and-flats-work-at-night Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:39:04 -0500 autumnbeck 15@/forum/discussions
Honestly, I've always been to scared to try a prefold combo for night. I may be undervaluing the absorbency of a prefold and doubler.

Do you use a PUL cover or wool?]]> http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/discussion/71/2nd-annual-flats-handwashing-challenge Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:53:11 -0400 autumnbeck 71@/forum/discussions http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/forum/discussion/16/best-prefold-at-the-best-price Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:41:19 -0500 autumnbeck 16@/forum/discussions