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Username: BastiansMommy
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BastiansMommy

House-hold Cleaners
I have been using vinegar and water as a general household cleaner and it works great, even on glass. I fill a spray bottle up about 1/2 to 1/3 full of vinegar and then fill the rest with water. You can also do a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and wat…

Comment by BastiansMommy September 2012 permalink
Bac Out ???
You can squirt some directly into your prewash water (I do three squirts which I think is about 1/3 of a cup), or you can spray it directly on the dirty diaper after you've cleaned the poop off and let it set a bit before washing. I've tri…

Comment by BastiansMommy September 2012 permalink
Diaper Stash...Thoughts?
My son wore nothing but prefolds for the first 4 months of his life, and we didn't use liners. The wetness didn't seem to bother him a bit, but I've heard some babies don't like feeling wet and will cry. I've heard lots of p…

Comment by BastiansMommy August 2012 permalink
Diaper Stash...Thoughts?
I think that sounds great, and I agree with Amie that you may want an extra pail liner. One tip, and this is just my opinion, but I find that having my cloth wipes pre-moistened helps cleaning a poopy butt so much easier! It may be the type of wipes…

Comment by BastiansMommy August 2012 permalink
Wipe solution and Diaper Rash Cream advice
Witch hazel is a plant extract that is used as an astringent. You can find it at any drug store, and I've even seen it at the dollar store. It's good for cleaning and disinfecting baby's skin. I love it mixed with Kissaluvs diaper lot…

Comment by BastiansMommy August 2012 permalink
What are your favorite pocket inserts for nighttime?
Caitlin- it's best to put hemp under micro fiber or bamboo inserts, as hemp absorbs slower.

Comment by BastiansMommy August 2012 permalink
Poo residue problem
Yes! It's been happening to us with him eating more solids too. I've even tried rinsing them right after I change him, and it still happens! I love how microfiber and those types of diapers wick moisture away from my son's skin, but c…

Comment by BastiansMommy August 2012 permalink
Poo residue problem
Update: I have washed this diaper two more times since my original post and it's still in the same condition. I'm starting to think I'm going to have to try bleach...

Comment by BastiansMommy July 2012 permalink
water heater temp?
Mine doesn't have specific temperature settings, but I keep it set between warm and hot, which seems to work well.

Comment by BastiansMommy July 2012 permalink
hair loss?
Yeah, I too was told post partum hair loss is normal. I lost soooo much hair after my son was born last year! I have very fine hair, and I lost so much I had to cut my hair short.

Comment by BastiansMommy July 2012 permalink
disposable inserts??
Thank you!! I was already on vacation when you posted this, but your suggestions will help for our next family trip in October :)

Comment by BastiansMommy July 2012 permalink
Looking for diapers and inserts that have what I am looking for.
I agree with Karianne that Best bottoms would be an excellent option. They are very well made, the stay dry insets are soft and very absorbent, and dry quickly. I also think they are trim fitting too, the trimester cloth diapers we own. I highly rec…

Comment by BastiansMommy June 2012 permalink
Can you use Tide on cloth diapers?
I don't think you have to worry that not prepping them enough will ruin them, but you do need to be careful about what detergent you use. Are your diapers leaking or do they stink like ammonia after baby has peed in them or do they stink after …

Comment by BastiansMommy June 2012 permalink
Milk blisters
Hi Mindy- my midwives said it was not a blister, which is what I originally thought it might be. It never had a little bubble on it the way blisters do. This was a little hole in my nipple that was a wound and ended up getting infected. So my midwiv…

Comment by BastiansMommy June 2012 permalink
Hes Nursing!!
That is wonderful! I'm so happy for you and baby :)

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Baby #6 is on the way!
Wow, congrats!! What a blessing! And Happy Mother's Day :)

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Fluff on the way!
How exciting that you're expecting a new baby AND new diapers ;) It would be so hard for me to wait till August too! When I was prego, I had a shipment of diapers delivered where I used to work...I was SO excited to get my first cloth diapers i…

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Babywearing a toddler
We have an Ergo, which I love and is very easy to use. My son is 11 months old and about 21 lbs, and it's great. I'm still trying to get the hang of getting him on my back in it...I always sit on the edge of the bed or couch when I do so i…

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Cloth diaper safe diaper cream recipe
Oh, and when I've made the belly butter I've put less cocoa butter and used some coconut oil...I've put the exact amounts of everything except the cocoa butter (the jar of cocoa butter I bought was expensive, so I didn't want to …

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Cloth diaper safe diaper cream recipe
Absolutely!! Here is the link...let me know if it doesn't work :) http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2010/09/homemade-belly-butter-all-natural-pampering-for-pregnant-mamas-2.html

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Self weaning woes
How are things going...is he nursing again? Praying the strike ends soon!

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Cloth diaper safe diaper cream recipe
Thank you for posting this! I even have all these ingredients already ;) I have been making lotions and other body products at home because natural body care products are SO expensive! I have a homemade belly butter recipe I found and used all throu…

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Not having much luck
I second that...we've tried different brands and styles to find ones that fit my long, chubby baby well. Prefolds and covers are more work, but work very well in my experience. Autumn has a post on her blog about what diapers fit different baby…

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
AI2 with a wiggling toddler?
No, it's not just you!! I have a heck of a time getting diapers on my 11 month old. Ever since he started crawling its a fight to get his diaper on...I practically have to pin him down! What I want to know is, how do people use prefolds and cov…

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Going the inlaw family reunion today
It's hard to have any fun in 104 degrees!! Hope you made it through ok...I just spent the weekend with my mother-in-law ;)

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Milk blisters
Thank you, I really appreciate that! I am feeling so much better! My midwives helped me through it, and after several days of pumping and taking really good care of that breast, I'm almost as good as new :)

Comment by BastiansMommy May 2012 permalink
Milk blisters
This is definitely NOT a milk blister. It's a red sore with a hole in the middle...the hole started really small a few days ago and has gotten bigger. It's also become more painful, especially when I nurse. This is not fun at all. I'm…

Comment by BastiansMommy April 2012 permalink
Using Thirsties Duo Fab Fitted at Night
How do you like the fab fitted? Tonight I've got Sebastian in a sbish Obf and a disana wool cover which is way too big and has only been lanolized once and doesn't have that tacky lanolin feel to it... I'm very nervous...this may not …

Comment by BastiansMommy April 2012 permalink
Trying to be patient
You mean late to ovulate, right? From what I understand, the time between your last period and when you O varies each cycle and can be affected by stress, illness, etc. it's your luteal phase (the time between when you O and when your next peri…

Comment by BastiansMommy April 2012 permalink
favorite diaper covers?
Annabel- Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique has Flip covers on sale right now, buy 2 get 1 free, free shipping! (I saw they are on your wish list ;) http://www.sweetbottomsbaby.com/Flip-One-Size-Diaper-Cover-Buy-2-Get-1-FREE_p_1573.html

Comment by BastiansMommy April 2012 permalink

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