Cloth Diapers

I have been changing diapers for almost 11 years now with no breaks in between. At one time I had 3 little ones in diapers at the same time! Currently I only have one in diapers and she won't be for much longer, sniff, sniff. Over the years I have used a whole lot of diapers. I have used disposable and cloth both. I have tried many kinds of cloth and have my own preferences. It's funny but cloth diapering isn't as simple as using disposables. I mean with disposables I would just buy the least expensive brand and that was that. But with cloth personal preference, ease of use, quality and cost all have a say in my decision. I will share some of my experiences with the types I've used.

Gerber diapers and velcro covers: Nonstop leaks and they don't last very well. I also never liked the scratches my little one would get on their legs or stomach.

Kushies: These are very convenient and easy to use, but they took forever to dry and they always leaked even the not formed bm's.

Fuzzi Bunz: These were fine, except the snaps always popped open and they would fall off. I have heard that they have fixed that problem and are using better snaps.

Chinese Prefolds: These were very absorbent, I pinned mine and had a very hard getting the pins through even though I kept a sharpening stone near the changing table and used it lots. I haven't heard anybody else with this problem, so maybe it is just me.

Bummis Snap Wraps: These were very nice, except that the snaps kept popping open. Also, with anything that contains polyester you need to be very careful because they tend to get smelly.

Kissaluvs: I loved these at first. And the newborn ones are the very best newborn diaper out there, I feel. But they were a low rise which wasn't very good for my babies when they messed their diapers. I also didn't feel that they would last very well, because they showed wear very quickly. But if you don't have a heavy wetter, you can not use a cover during the day because these are very absorbent.

Poo-Pockets: These I made and they worked very well. They contained messes and were a one-size diaper. The only thing I would add when making them is elastic on the back waist, because they liked to droop. But I used these so much that I totally wore them out, they were great!

Dappi Nylon Pants: These are so very durable and easily will make it through multiple children. They don't leak, aren't bulky and are very easy to use. The only drawback is if you are changing a messy diaper you have to pull them down over their legs and that can be a disaster if it is a really messy diaper. But through the years these have been a constant in our house. These are also very affordable.

Little Lambs All-in-One One-Size: This diaper is puffy and funny looking, but works fine during the day. At night it leaks, it's in the design. I like these diapers and currently have 8 that I use and wash every day, but I can say that each one is a little different. They also are showing more wear than I think is appropriate, and I don't think that I will buy them again. But they are fast drying and very easy to use.

MotherEase Airflow cover: I really like this cover! It is easy to use and washes well. I also have has NO leaks with it at all. If I have more babies I will definitely buy more of these, because the snaps stay put, it is trim like a pull on pant and it is easy to use.

MotherEase One-Size Diaper: I have just one of these, I was afraid to try it because on the polyester content. Well, I am glad I did. It works great! It is durable, and can be used from birth to 35 pounds. It is trim and doesn't leak at night with the airflow cover on top. I would definitely buy more in the future if I could afford it and needed them.

Little Lamb Hemp Wipes: These are great! I have 1 dozen and that is more than enough for my one in diapers. They are thick and a good size. These are a great price also.

Flat Square Diapers: I made some of these and I liked that they dried really fast and could be folded to fit any baby. These work well, but after all these years of diapers, I decided to change to something easier and not use snaps. I was tired of sticking myself, I never poked any of my babes, but I seemed to jab myself a lot.

So that is my experience with cloth diapers so far. Right now I am using a total of 9 diapers; 8 Little Lamb, and 1 MotherEase. This has been fine, but I hope to increase it by a couple in the next months so I don't have to wash EVERY day. I do still have my flat diapers and pins, but stubbornly I won't use them, LOL! I have become too spoiled!

Starting Weight: 186
Current Weight: 186
Goal Weight: 135