Fluffy Bum!

I have been thinking for quite some time that I wished I had given more thought and consideration to cloth diapering. I wrote it off as not for me/us early on, even before really understanding the benefits, recent changes and how easy and nice it might actually be. Since Gavin was born, I have done some reading and started to gain some interest. I figured that since we didn't do it from the beginning that it wasn't worth while, especially considering the great deal we were getting through Amazon Mom. Unfortunately, prices have been increasing (as with just about everything) and in the last month they went up significantly. I decided that it was time to more actively consider the benefits of switching.

I decided that it was something that would be good for us and after Scott and I discussed the initial investment to switch, I began to look and what we would start with to figure out what would fit our needs. I decided not to do a trial (various companies give you the option to try out several different types of diapers to figure out what you like) because I had already decided the general direction I wanted to go and the company we were ordering from allows returns of diapers that are gently used if you don't like them. So, we went with a few different brands (and colors and patterns), of what are called pocket diapers, to get us started. These have a waterproof exterior (equivalent of the rubber pants that used to be used), a fleece lining and pocket between the two that you "stuff" with a liner. The liners can be made up of all kinds of materials, microfiber, hemp, bamboo, flannel, etc. The most commonly used is microfiber.

I was so excited when they arrived on Wednesday, I immediately got started with the pre-wash process. The diapers only have to be pre-washed once, but all the liners and the wet/dry bag (to store dirty diapers before being washed and while away from home, etc) all need to be washed and dried several times before they are ready for use. Unfortunately, that meant that they were not going to be ready to test out that day. Thursday morning we got Gavin changed into his first cloth diaper!


He was indifferent to it, as long as it doesn't interrupt his play time, he doesn't really care. He certainly looks cute rocking the cute patterns and colors though!!



We have several other colors and patterns for him to show off as time goes on. I am sure I will pick up a few more as I find good deals on the ones we like the best. Yes, I am crazy, but I am really excited about the change and so far it has been and awesome transition!