Cloth Diapers, Day Two

Measure twice, cut once.  There's a lot of merit in that statement.  Similarly, one should always do thorough research before making a sizable purchase, or deciding how to cloth diaper a baby.  My opinion pool was limited because most people I sampled use disposable diapers.  I was left to the opinions of our parents (thanks ladies!) and the two girls I know who have successfully cloth diapered.  3 of 4 recommended prefolds and rubber pants.  So, that's what I went with, without giving much thought to anything else.  Don't mess with tried and true, right?  Besides, the fancy new-age cloth diapers seemed way out of my price range.

As you'll recall, day one did not go so hot.  I blame Nat's lack of size accompanied by inexperience in folding.

Three weeks went by and we dropped approximately $50 into disposable diapers!  Wow.  Did I mention that my baby is one unhappy camper when she is dirty and/or wet.  It's really pretty unbelievable.  I'm hoping the potty training Gods are smiling on us and she will continue this sentiment down the road.

Anyway, I was determined to cloth diaper (who can afford not to?!).....so, I regrouped and followed opinion 4: All in Ones.  Research led me to Qbaby cloth diapers, for $120 I bought 20 diapers adjustable from 8-20 pounds!  Super!  They are positively adorable (of course this completely matters) and, so far, they seem to be working great!  I had Natalie in them yesterday afternoon, but put her in disposables over night since I don't check her as often and she has been a really sound sleeper (double bonus!!).  This morning, she's back in cloth and seems perfectly content.

Check it out:

Diapers in the stacker

Natalie, diapered and ready to go

Even though she's somewhere in the 9 pound range, they are still a tad bit big, but fit enough to prevent leaks

Play time on the changing table

Now for real play time--Nat's crib

She loves the mobile and the animals on the bumpers (now that she's awake enough to notice them!!)

We're aiming for 24 hours in cloth....will let you know the results!