Comments on: New to Cloth Diapers? Part 1

By: Springroll Baby

Springroll Baby — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:04:53 +0000

Thanks for the interesting read on cloth diapers. I am new to the world of cloth diapers, and will definitely do some more research about it. The benefits to the environment alone seems reason enough to use them.

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Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:34:14 +0000

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By: Fire Dancer

Fire Dancer — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:34:19 +0000

another good diaper to stock is motherease, which i use with my son. they now distribute to stores who want to carry them. http://motherease.com

By: Manda

Manda — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:41:26 +0000

Right now I can’t read all of this or all of the comments, but I want to say that I love that your husband commented! Not only is this blog helpful, but you seem like such wonderful and friendly people.

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:50:49 +0000

Jan, unfortunately it is possible that the PUL has lost its water-proofing value. This can happen with diapers that are used heavily. I used BB pockets with Paisley and after using them A LOT they did begin to wick. Do you dry your diapers on high heat? This can seal the PUL and solve the problem if you normally line dry. When you drop water on the inside of the diaper does it just roll off? If it does have you tried rubbing Dawn on it with your thumbs?

By: jan

jan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:03:29 +0000

I meant to say, will microfleece reach a point where it will never ABSORB again….

By: jan

jan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:08:26 +0000

I am so frustrated!!!! At that point where I want to give up… but my resolve (stubbornness) won’t let me! Anyway, I broke the #1 rule and spent a bunch of money on diapers I never tried My only saving grace was that I bought them used on CL. (I can’t bear the thought of missing a bargain!)

I purchased several Blueberry pockets with microfleece lining. I am having a problem with them wicking on my 4 mo. DS… I spent ALL day Sunday stripping them and they are STILL wicking… grrrrr. My question is, can the fleece just give out at some point and never wick again? If so, could I use strips of fleece to line them with to help them absorb again??? Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:27:16 +0000

I *highly* recommend carrying bum genius organic all in ones and Flips. Do a search on my blog for these diapers. Love love love them both.

Other popular cloth diapers: thirsties covers and pocket aio, happy heineys, baby kangas, kissaluvs, sustainablebabyish, gads (green acre designs), imse vimse covers, woollybottoms.

By: Nurture

Nurture — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:53:18 +0000

Great post! Our store is “new” to cloth diapers too. After noticing a demand in our area, we decided to start carrying cloth diapers in our store. We currently stock Bumgenius, Fuzzi Bunz and G diapers because we understand they are the most popular and easiest to use. We’re hoping that by having cloth diapers in our store people will be able to come in, touch and feel them, learn about them and find out that CDing isn’t as hard as people think. If you have a favorite “starter” diaper that we’re missing please let us know so we can start carrying that as well.

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:51:39 +0000

Congratulations! Making the switch to cloth is awesome! I must say this frustrates me that cloth diaper manufacturers can’t have the same washing instructions. How confusing this must be to new users As long as you are using a cloth diaper safe laundry detergent and no fabric softener then you should fall in the safe zone for both diapers.