I've been thinking about using cloth diapers since before Grace was born, however I didn't want to tackle it on top of having a new baby so we used disposable diapers on Grace. However, now that I'm settled in back at work and we have a pretty good routine down I still wanted to give cloth a try. So, I found a program online where essentially you can "rent" new cloth diapers for 21 days to try cloth. The program is through Jilliansdrawers.com if anyone is interested in it. They send all different types of diapers from the traditional pre-folds (like my mom used on me) to the new pockets and all in ones which look like a cloth version of disposable diapers. The program has been great in it showed me that cloth is really not that hard and also what type of diapers I liked to use. I actually had my mind set on a certain type of diapers but after using them with Grace for the last week I don't think I'm going to be using them for her. I have really liked fuzzibunz which is a pocket diaper. Esentially, you place a microfiber insert in the "pocket" in the diaper and you can add more inserts depending on how much absorbancy you need (ie at night) then when you go to wash them simply pull out the insert and wash the whole diaper. They are pretty user friendly and don't take a lot of time. They also have worked well with Grace's sensitive skin. Well, after deciding on my diaper of choice, I was browsing through craigslist and saw a listing for used fuzzibunz. I was able to get a great deal on 20 fuzzibunz diapers that are in great condition. I also purchased the woman's wetbag (which you store the dirty diapers in ) her travel wetbag for the diaper bag, and a bunch of cloth wipes. I was so excited to be able to get good condition diapers for a great price. All in all, I've spent approximately $350 for all my supplies which should last for awhile and possibly clear until Grace is potty trained. So far I have not found it to be too much work and I'm only having to wash diapers ever other day at most. We'll see how things continue as I iron out all the kinks with using cloth.
Grace rockin' her cloth diaper
The diapers are adjustable at the leg and waist with snaps
My stash of diapers and wipes. All in all I have 21 fuzzibunz, 2 bumgenious one size, 2 bumgenious all in ones and 4 Gro Via's
This is one of the used fuzzibunz I got from craigslist. The best part about cloth is the great colors!
Grace rockin' her cloth diaper
The diapers are adjustable at the leg and waist with snaps
My stash of diapers and wipes. All in all I have 21 fuzzibunz, 2 bumgenious one size, 2 bumgenious all in ones and 4 Gro Via's
This is one of the used fuzzibunz I got from craigslist. The best part about cloth is the great colors!
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