Margaret started using cloth diapers for Parker a few months ago, and I became very intrigued by the whole thing. There are several pros to doing this:
- better for the environment
- cheaper than disposables (savings even over a few months)
- babies potty-train easier with cloth diapers
- less diaper rash (though we’ve never had a problem with this)
Chuck and I finally decided to try out pocket diapers; they’re really very modern. They look just like regular disposable diapers – some have snaps and some have velcro tabs. There are two layers that are sewn together all around except on the back, forming a pocket, and there’s a pad (like a thick, long washcloth) that goes in the pocket. This way, everything comes apart to clean better, versus an all-in-one diaper; those are notorius for taking forever to dry. We thought pocket diapers would be the way to go, so I placed an order with Nicki’s diapers, appropriately recommended by Margaret.
We got our diapers today, and I couldn’t wait to break into them and try one out, so I put on the Swaddlebees diaper right before Chuck got home from work. I figured that Nicky would pee a little bit and we could try it out to see what we think. I don’t know why I didn’t see it coming – he made a very big and messy poop! So, we just got right into the thick of things. I’m sure it’ll just take getting used to, having to empty the diaper into the toilet and rinse it out, but I’m optimistic that it’ll be a good thing. Also, the diaper pail shouldn’t stink as badly – it’s supposed to be a good one (the Diaper Champ, came highly recommended), but we cannot seem to get the smell out of Nicky’s room, so I’m looking forward to keeping less poop in there.
I’ll keep posting on the saga; I’ve got four more brands to try out before I decide how I feel about the whole thing. Bottoms up!