My Favorite Cloth Diaper Cover

Feb 21, 2012 by desiringvirtue

Since writing Diaper Diaries a couple years ago, I have stepped into the world of the prefold/diaper cover combo. Though I only needed to try one pocket diaper to fall in love (my beloved Fuzzi Bunz), it took quite a while to find a cover that I truly enjoyed using. Many leaked like crazy, others were not very soft, most of them used velcro fasteners rather than snaps, and most of them wore out rather quickly. Then I tried out the Thirsties Duo Wrap and fell in love. Here are the benefits to this diaper cover:

1. Adjustability

Thirsties Duo Wraps come in two sizes and both have the ability to be adjusted to fit your child as needed. This ability to customize the fit, minimized the amount of covers you need to buy and also cuts down on leaks caused by ill fitting covers.

2. Snaps

I am a big fan of snaps. Velcro gets old and yucky over time. It snags other diapers in the  wash. It loses it’s grippiness over time. Most importantly little, curious fingers can easily pull velcro diapers open. For all of these reasons I love the snap closers that Thirsties Duo covers use. Some people enjoy the ease of velcro for diaper changes. If this is you, Thirsties has a velcro option as well.

3. Gussets

At first I wasn’t sure about gussets. Do they really make a difference? Does that extra little piece of fabric around the thigh really make a difference? I have come to the conclusion that it does. Gussets really cut down on leaks because they provide a more natural fit that covers more of the prefold diaper.

4. Texture

I am big on texture. I hate the feeling of jeans under my fingers (though I struggle through it). The texture of seat belts is another one that really gets me. I know, I am very strange. All of this to say, texture can make or break a diaper for me. Thirsties Duo Wraps are soft, while at the same time do not absorb the wetness beneath, providing greater leak protection. Want to know a cover that does absorb wetness and leaks like crazy? Click here.

5. Design

Thirsties Duo Covers come in lots of adorable, bright colors, but I have bought all three of the cute (boy friendly) patterns they have available. There is no getting around how adorable these covers are!

Curious as to what I use underneath these covers? These prefolds (I use the unbleached option), these Snappis, and these liners. 

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Back to Disposables?

Jul 13, 2011 by desiringvirtue

As many of you know I am very fond of cloth diapers. OK, fond is an understatement… I LOVE cloth diapers (to check out the series I did years ago click here). However, since moving in with my parents we have temporarily gone back to disposables to make the laundry situation more manageable. This has had its perks and its drawbacks, but more than anything it has solidified my joy in cloth diapering. Here are some observations from my second go around with disposable diapers and my longing for those precious FuzziBunz that are packed away in our storage unit:

1. Disposables are easier…?

Yes it is true, disposables are in fact easier than cloth.Who would have guessed? There is no washing involved, no dunking diapers in toilets, and no stuffing inserts into pockets every morning. And yet there is an element of difficulty involved. The amount of times I have had to call Richard in a panic saying… “We need more diapers!” or “Ahhh, we are out of wipes!” keeps me from saying that disposables are definitively easier than cloth. Last minute trips to CVS and Walmart are not my idea of ease.

There is an element of simplicity involved in cloth diapering. You are not dependent on a perishable product that you must replenish every week. Instead, you develop a self sufficiency as you learn to clothe your baby’s bottom with a lasting product. If I suddenly run out of clean diapers while cloth diapering, I know that I can simply toss my Fuzzibunz in the wash and be ready to go in a couple hours. In the mean time I can simply pull out a trusty prefold diaper and keep my baby dry while we wait.

2. The cost of disposables is outrageous!

I realize there are some mommies out there that are super coupon savvy and get great deals on diapers. But I am pretty sure that even the savviest couponer could not beat the savings that cloth diapers offer. Every time we go to Walmart to pick up more diapers I feel the pain of money leaving our bank account (money that could be used for other things). For some people this pain is minimal compared to the annoyance of cleaning cloth diapers, but I am not one of them. This has been particularly difficult as we have two littles still using diapers… yes, I said two.

Note: If you use disposables and are Amazon Prime Members make sure to check out Amazon Mom. It offers some great deals on diapers and you will not pay for shipping.

3. I just plain miss those sweet, adorable, soft diapers.

After using cloth for so long, using disposables feels a little like downgrading. I know that sounds strange, but I miss getting to choose which color, pattern, or type of diaper my babies would wear at any particular diaper change. Pulling out a paper diaper five (no, make that 10) times a day just lacks the same level of enjoyment. While it is true, diaper changes are quicker and at times less gross (I’m thinking about some particularly dirty diapers in the past), I truly do miss wrapping my babies’ bottoms in soft fleece material rather than paper. Call me crazy, but there is just something about cloth diapering that is very enjoyable despite all the ickiness involved.

4. Diaper rash is no fun.

While I would never tell you that cloth diapering completely prevents diaper rash, I will tell you that disposables cause more diaper rash than cloth. Since going back to disposables the boys have suffered some pretty bad cases and very often. This is not only painful for baby, but adds up as you stock that expensive diaper rash cream!

So, there you have it, some recent observations concerning disposable and cloth diapers. Suffice it to say, though you may see my children running around in disposable diapers, their mommy is a cloth diaper lover at heart and will quickly switch back to them when circumstances allow.

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Diaper Diaries (Pt. 7)

Nov 23, 2009 by desiringvirtue

Conclusion and Last Thoughts

I think I have just about shared everything I know about cloth diapers with you so this will be the last installment of Diaper Diaries. Before I close this series I want to take a moment to share some last thoughts.

First of all, as you can probably tell… I am a big fan of cloth diapers. Why? They are definitely more work than disposables, but in my opinion they are worth it. They are more expensive than disposables (at the time of initial purchase), but over time they will save you major bucks. They are a great, practical way to take care of our planet and they are soft on your baby’s bottom! How could you possibly not be a fan?

There are two notes I want to make that have come to my attention since I started this series:

1.) Since beginning my journey with CDs we have moved to a new apartment where a stackable washer and dryer was provided. This meant that we had to get rid of our standard sized set. I didn’t imagine how much of a difference a smaller and more inconvenient washer would make on my ability to wash diapers. It is still completely feasible, it simply takes more intentionality.

2.) Since writing the descriptions of each type of cloth diaper, I have tried the prefold option. If you will remember, this is the more old school form of cloth diapering. While it wasn’t nearly as difficult as I would have previously thought, there are definite draw backs. First of all poo diapers are much more of a mess when using this system. Second, they don’t absorb as much as my Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers. Third, you must be prepared to touch pee when changing these because they don’t have a waterproof layer sewn into the diaper itself. When using the pocket diapers your “pee contact” is very minimal because you are basically handling it in the same way as you would a disposable.

I am using the prefolds with covers for extra diapers and to be able to go longer between washing. I do try to make sure that Elliot has already pooped before putting these on him because I don’t care for the mess they make. While they are a little more messy and take a little more effort, I know a lot of people who primarily use these out of strict budgetary reasoning.

I have to say from my personal experience that I would still overwhelmingly recommend my Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers as the primary diapering system. They are just little gems that make cloth diapering a breeze.

Though this marks the end of the series don’t hesitate to shoot me an email or leave a comment if you have any questions regarding CDs. It is my pleasure to talk about them at any time!

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Diaper Diaries (Pt. 6)

Nov 13, 2009 by desiringvirtue

What About the Wash?

As we come to an end in our cloth diaper series I want to address the washing process. If I had to guess, I would wager that washing the cloth diapers is every new momma’s greatest fear. It just seems like it would be a disgusting and difficult process. Like most of the things we have discussed, it is not as difficult or as disgusting as you might imagine.

First of all, our washing machines today are a hundred times more efficient than the ones our grandmother’s used making the “washing” process so easy on us. Here is a short video that explains the process pretty well:

I don’t have the special “enzyme” spray that she talks about, but my diapers seem to come out just fine, especially if I soak the heavily stained ones for a little while in some Oxyclean. Also, she doesn’t really mention what to do with the poo before you throw them in the wash. If your baby is still breast feeding there is no need to do anything except throw them in the wash. If they are formula fed or are eating solids, it is best to get as much poo off of the diaper as you can before throwing it in the wash. To do this you simply plop as much of it into the toilet as possible or use a sprayer for a more in-depth cleaning. Then you just throw it in your diaper pale with the other diapers.

Charlie’s Soap is the detergent I see recommended most for cloth diapers-it is a natural detergent that won’t clog up the material on your CDs (making them less absorbent). It is definitely more expensive than regular detergent, but you use considerably less for each load. I use Soap Nuts, which are a type of fruit that naturally releases cleaning sap in warm water. They are also highly recommended for cloth diapers.

When washing CDs you simply put them in the washing machine on a cold rinse, without any detergent. After the rinse is complete you do a regular cycle on warm/hot with detergent. Some people like to do one last rinse cycle after the regular wash, but this is optional and really unnecessary if you have one of those space age, beautiful washing machines that I envy you for having… just kidding… I love my stackable washer and dryer unit that was built in the 80’s…

After they have been washed you can stick them in the dryer or hang dry them. It is recommended that you hang dry any of the waterproof parts (to make them last longer). This would include diaper covers and the shells of pocket diapers. These dry very quickly on their own anyway.

And there you have it: a break down of the dreaded cloth diaper washing. Not so bad eh? I don’t think so.

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Diaper Diaries (Pt.5)

Nov 2, 2009 by desiringvirtue

The Accessories

Ok, so we have taken a good look at the diapers themselves, but what about everything else? I mean where do you store these stinky cloth diapers, what do you do when you are out and about, do need to rinse them with something before you put them in the wash? Here is a quick run down of the many different accessories that make cloth diapering a breeze.

The Diaper Wipe

There is something strangely wonderful about wiping your baby’s bottom with a soft cloth wipe. Honestly I never thought it would practical, much less enjoyable to partake in the cloth wipe phenomenon, but I was wrong. Practically speaking, it is nice to be able to simply roll the wipe up with your diaper and put it all in one diaper pale rather than having to also use a trash can for the disposable wipe. Emotionally, you just feel good about your choice to use something soft and eco friendly!

Flushable Diaper Liners

If it’s the poo that is holding you back from CDs, then look no further for the solution. These handy liners go on the inside of the diaper against your baby’s bottom. When they make a poo you simply flop the whole liner (poo included) into the toilet and flush. This eliminates almost all of the mess for you! These are the most effective when your baby is done breast feeding (because their poo is more solid). They are not the most economical accessory, but they are not too expensive and some of them can be washed  and reused if they don’t get soiled.

The Snappi

We’ve already discussed the Snappi so I won’t go into detail again, but here is a picture of one in action. Remember you would only need a device like this (a.k.a. pins) if you use the old school cloth diapers.

The Wet Bag

A wet bag is a bag that you keep in your regular diaper bag to hold all of your wet or soiled diapers when you are out and about. It is water proof and usually has a zipper on the top of it. You can buy them in different sizes and prints. This one is so cute!

Diaper Pail

You can use a regular diaper pale to store your soiled diapers in…  or you can use this awesome Fuzzi Bunz “In and Out – No Mess Diaper Bag,” which is what we used when Elliot was little and before his diapers were too stinky! You can hang it on a hook or door handle. It has an elastic top where you put the dirty diapers in and a zipper bottom to empty the dirty diapers  into the washer machine through. The zipper bottom is SO great because it means that you never have to touch or see the dirty diapers as they go into the wash, they just fall into the wash and then you drop the bag in with them. The bag is made out of a similar material as the Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers and can be washed in the same way. F.Y.I.: After thinking about it and using this system for a while I would recommend getting two of these because you always need the bag while it is in the wash.

The Diaper Sprayer

This is an item that we do not have. It seams that most people who use CDs have one of these to spray the soiled diapers off with before putting them into the diaper pale. It connects to the toilet where you can spray off any excess poo that won’t fall off on its own. I haven’t had to have this, but I think that it would be a handy option.

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Diaper Diaries (Pt. 4)

Oct 12, 2009 by desiringvirtue

Real Life

So by now I am hoping that you are at least thinking about cloth diapers as a viable option for your baby. Sometimes however, it takes a little real life demonstration to truly communicate the simplicity of CDs. For that reason I want to take the time to show you how you change each of the diapers described earlier. I scoured the internet looking for the best and most helpful video footage of cloth diaper changes. Here is what I found:

The Prefold Diaper

You will notice that she uses a spray bottle with the wipes. I used this and it worked well, though it can be tricky when you have a squirmy baby trying to grab their poo while you spray down a wipe…! For this reason I began filling up a wipe dispenser (like the cheap plastic ones that come with disposable wipes) with water, a little soap, and wipes at the beginning each day. Doing it like this makes the wipes more accessible.

F.Y.I.: I am really wishing I hadn’t thrown away my wipe heater (I got sick of it when I was using disposables because it would just dry out the wipes). I think that one of those would work really well to keep the water warm for your little one’s bottom.

Notice that she just puts the soiled diaper in the diaper pail. That is because breast fed babies’ poo is totally dissolvable so you don’t need to rinse it or anything before putting it into the washing machine.

As you can see prefolds are especially great for newborns because you can adjust the size however you need to. A lot of times pocket and AIO diapers are a too big for  little babies. Because of the relatively small cost, it would be smart to get a couple dozen of these for the first couple weeks of your baby’s life (if you are going to do pocket or AIO diapers).

The Fitted Diaper

Ok, I think this guy is hilarious! His acting skills are oscar worthy. I think that fitted diapers are a great system. I am going to get some myself.

The Pocket Diaper and All-in-One Diaper

The only difference between putting on a pocket diaper and putting on an AIO is the insert. Most people put the inserts in right after cleaning the diapers, so when changing time comes you have the same basic process going on as with the AIOs.

Once you decide you want to use cloth diapers, the next step is choosing which kind you want to use. That choice comes down to how much work you want to do and how much money you want to spend. As you can see the pocket and AIO diapers are the simplest to put on, but they are also the most expensive. I will tell you that after using pocket diapers for a few of months I am confident that prefolds or fitted diapers would not be the horrific experience I had assumed them to be. I have all Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers at the moment, but I am going to add some prefolds and fitteds to the mix soon so that I can go longer between washes and save a little money.

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Diaper Diaries (Pt.3)

Oct 5, 2009 by desiringvirtue

Oh The Variety!

Whenever I change Elliot’s diaper in public I am sure to get a “What is that?” question from a curious onlooker. They just can’t believe that the simple contraption I am using is a cloth diaper! Now that I have shared with you some common misconceptions I had regarding cloth diapers I want to show you the CD options that you never knew you had!

Prefolds and Covers

They make these covers in many colors and patterns. You can see that this one has an elastic band around the leg holes and the back of the waste. Diaper covers can be reused throughout the day by letting one dry out while the other is being worn and then switching them at the next diaper change.

Prefolds are the most economical choice when thinking about cloth diapering. They are also said to be the easiest to clean. However, they can be more difficult and annoying to change 8-10 times a day! -Especially for Dad or grandparents.

Fitteds and Covers

These have the same principles at work as prefolds only they are a step up because the absorbent part is already shaped like a diaper and doesn’t need pins or Snappis to hold it together. You just put the “fitted diaper” on like you would a disposable and fasten it with the velcro or snaps that are on the diaper. Then, just like a prefold, you put a diaper cover over the top to prevent leeks.

These are a little bit more expensive than prefolds, but still one of the most cost effective ways to cloth diaper. They are easier than prefolds, but still not as easy as some of the other options I am going to show you.

Pocket Diapers

These are the kind of diapers we have. They require a little assembly on wash day, but after that, they are ready to go when you do a diaper change! Pocket diapers have a pocket in the back where you slide in an absorbent pad. The waterproof layer is sewn right into these babies so changing a diaper is one simple step. They come in all different colors and prints and you can choose between snaps or velcro. As you can see they have elastic sewn into the legs and waist to keep in messes. The inside layer (closest to the skin) is a really soft  fabric that absorbs wetness and keeps your baby’s skin dry.

Pocket diapers are really easy for husbands and grandparents to change because they go on just like disposable diapers. They are more expensive than prefold and fitted diapers, but less expensive than the last option I will show you. The great thing about pocket diapers is that you can adjust the amount of absorbency you have and where you have it. Because Elliot is a boy and needs most of the leak protection in the front, I fold the pad and slide it all the way to the front of the diaper. During the night when you need extra absorbency you can double up. When you change your baby’s diaper you simply take out the pad and throw the whole thing into your diaper pale to be washed. When they are washed and dried you put the pads back inside the pockets and your diapers are ready for you to use. Also, because the pads come out, they wash and dry quicker.

All-in-Ones

All-in-One diapers, or AIOs, are exactly what they sound like. They are the most comparable to disposable diapers, except you wash them when they get soiled instead of throwing them away. Usually there is no assembly required (unlike the other options) and they just velcro or snap together. Everything else is very similar to the pocket diaper design. There is a waterproof outer layer and a soft inner layer that wicks away moister from your baby. The inside of the diaper has an absorbent pad sewn into it.

These are the ultimate in simplicity, but can be the hardest to clean because you can’t really get to the inside layers yourself. They also take a really long time to dry because they absorb so much water from the wash. They are the most expensive of the CD options, but will still save you a ton of money compared to DDs.

Prefolds, fitteds, pockets, and AIOs are the four categories that any cloth diaper sold today will fit into. Knowing their names and descriptions will help you navigate your way through the maze of CD websites. You may see slight variations or customizations out there, but you should be generally well equipped to know what they are talking about now. Next week we will take a look at the accessories that make cloth diapering a breeze!

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Diaper Diaries (Pt.2)

Sep 21, 2009 by desiringvirtue

First Impressions

Oddly enough, when people think of cloth diapers they don’t think happy thoughts. Many people have bad memories from past experiences and others have yucky misconceptions about them. I was influenced by both of these culprits. My mom had used cloth diapers briefly when I was born and didn’t like them, while I simply couldn’t imagine not being able to roll up a dirty diaper and throw it away. Richard was more open to the idea do to monetary savings, but I assured him that the savings would not be worth the cost! Thus began our disposable diaper usage.

I want to go ahead and get the misconceptions associated with cloth diapering out of the way before we even begin our discussion. I truly believe that only happy thoughts should come to mind when thinking about this wonderful diapering alternative!

Misconception:

They are too difficult!

The biggest reason I didn’t cloth diaper from the beginning was because I thought it would be way too stressful. I had limited experience with CDs (which basically means none); I knew that they weren’t exactly like the old safety pin diapers, but they still seamed way to complicated  to change for my taste. Plus, I would have to wash diapers on top of my normal laundry load. This did not seem helpful in the least.

Truth:

They are easy!

Seriously, before you throw out the cloth diaper option I want you to know that difficulty should not be your reasoning (especially if you are a stay at home mother). The kinds of cloth diapers that are available now are amazing. Changing your baby’s diaper only includes one additional step when you are using a CD (plopping the poo in the toilet) before rolling it up and sticking it in a diaper bag like you do with a disposable. Washing them is as simple as putting them in the washing machine and letting it do the work for you. Doing one more load of laundry every two days really doesn’t disrupt your life that much!

Misconception:

I don’t have enough time!

I thought it would take too much time to change and clean cloth diapers.

Truth:

I do have enough time!

As I mentioned in the introduction to this series, I probably averages an extra 7 minutes a day on Elliot’s CDs. This is not an insane amount of time, but it pays insanely big dividends in the long run!

Misconception:

It is too yucky!

Dirty diapers are disgusting enough, so why would I want to mess with a diaper that I have to clean after every change? That just seemed like I an inconvenience of the past.

Truth:

It is yucky, but not as yucky as you might think!

When you become a mommy, bodily fluids become  a primary part of your daily life. Soon the chunky spit up that once made you cringe and change your soiled blouse is worn as a badge of honor throughout the day because you know that more is soon to follow. The same is true with cloth diapers. You just get used to it. I was actually surprised by how little interaction I actually had with the poo in Elliot’s dirty diapers. I just plop as much of it as I can into the toilet and then  any remaining residue is taken care of in the wash.

In many ways you cut down on ickiness with CDs because you don’t have dirty diapers sitting in a diaper pail for a week at a time. There were times when I would  be changing our Diaper Genie and it would be FILLED with fruit flies because the poo had just been sitting in there for days! Yuck! Well, with cloth diapers that doesn’t happen because your diapers are getting washed regularly. Also, you cut down on the amount of blow outs you have with CDs. When Elliot was breast feeding his poo was very runny and would always shoot up the back of his diaper and onto this clothes. CDs have elastic around the waist as well as the legs so the poo is contained better!

Misconception:

They are too expensive

There is such a huge up front cost with cloth diapers that I thought I would rather just pay more over time.

Truth:

Really?!

Ok, this truly was one of my reasons for not doing cloth diapers, but it was one of the worst. Yes, there is a large up front cost when you buy CDs (the most expensive, easiest, top of the line brands can cost up to  $350 for a set of 18 diapers!).  I realize that is a ton of money to spend on diapers, but lets think about this for a second. Cloth diapers are a one time cost. A conservative estimate of the amount of money you will spend on DDs before your baby is potty trained is around $2,000!  That isn’t even including wipes, diaper rash cream, and Diaper Genie refills. Without going into detail at this moment on the exact costs, it is obvious that CDs are the real deal!  Let’s also remember that cloth diapers can be used on more than one child, so the savings are exponential! If you register for your diapers ahead of time and get them at your baby shower, you may have no upfront cost whatsoever!

Misconception:

My husband will never change a cloth diaper

I thought cloth diapers would be so difficult that even if I made the commitment to use them, my husband and other family members would find them too confusing and want to have nothing to do with them.

Truth:

He will when he knows how much money he is saving!

As I said before, the kinds of cloth diapers available now are almost as easy to change as disposables. Richard had absolutely no difficulty changing Elliot’s CD for the first time. The rest of my family was so intrigued by these “space age” diapers that they quickly learned how to change them themselves.

Now that we have broken through some of the common misconceptions that people have regarding cloth diapers I will introduce you to the incredible variety of CDs available today….

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Diaper Diaries

Sep 14, 2009 by desiringvirtue

A New Series

As many of you know, we made the switch to cloth diapers about 3 months ago. You can probably tell from previous posts that I have been extremely happy about our decision. I will admit that I was skeptical when first considering the whole cloth diaper phenomenon. After all, how many times had I heard someone say, “Oh yeah, I tried cloth diapers…. that didn’t last very long!” After experiencing them for myself I have become a believer and will be a life-long advocate for these little wonders.

When Elliot was born I simply chose to use disposable diapers because it was easier. I decided that I didn’t need the added stress and messiness of the old school cloth diaper. We figured that the ridiculously high cost of disposables was just the cross we would bear for wanting children. We were o.k. with that.

Then I started learning more about the cloth diapers available today. Yes, the simple diaper that looks like a big wash rag and is fastened together with pins is still an option, but there are many different kinds of cloth diapers now that are more convenient and still cost efficient. It has been my experience that most moms simply don’t know the kinds of options they have when it comes to diapering their baby’s bums. They also don’t know how great the monetary savings can be if you use cloth diapers.

The diapers that we use are simple to put on and clean. The extra time that I spend on diapers now compared to when I was using disposables is probably a whopping 7 minutes a day! I figure that I can spare that small amount of time every day if it means saving my family thousands of dollars, reducing diaper rash, and helping keep our planet clean.

Well, if you have ever wondered about cloth diapers or the crazy moms who use them then this series is for you! I will tell you about my personal experiences and the plain and simple FAQs about cloth diapers to help you make an informed decision. Join be back here every Mommy Monday for Diaper Diaries. -You’ve never had so much fun talking about poo!

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