Hello. My name is Alyssa, and I am addicted to cloth diapers. Let me tell you why:
They are ADORABLE. Would you like to see some supporting evidence?
They absorb and contain much better than disposables. Hey mamas, remember the first couple months of poop explosions? We had those too, for the first two weeks that Harlow was too tiny for her cloth diapers. Once we switched to cloth, we bid a happy farewell to the days of poop covered outfits. In fact, Seth uses this as his main selling point when talking fluff. To his coworkers. Yes, my husband is THAT awesome.
They are better for baby. Ever looked at the ingredients in disposable diapers? Scary, freaky stuff. In fact, when people tell me I'm weird or crazy for using cloth, I tell them they are weird and crazy for putting chemicals and plastics on their new baby's bum. Cloth isn't new, it's disposables that are the new development.
They are better for your wallet. Depending on the brand, it is possible to cloth diaper from newborn to potty training for under $200, and then reuse with your next baby. However, you may love cloth so much that you buy specialty diapers now and again!
They are better for the environment. Did you know that if Christopher Columbus had worn disposables as an infant, they would just NOW be breaking down?
They are EASY. Seriously, they are not difficult to use or clean! They are also much harder for baby to take off when you aren't looking!
Did I mention how cute they are?
However, to my embarrassment, Harlow has been in sposies for 2 months. To emphasize how abnormal this is, please know that I even use cloth on Harlow while traveling - both driving and flying! After over a year of use, her diapers stopped absorbing (leaky!) due to detergent buildup. This is actually very common, and requires stripping. There are many, many methods of stripping diapers, and you just have to find the method that works for your diapers, with your washing machine, and with your water. Hence, the 2 months of multiple stripping experiments! Thanks to wonderful advice from a friend, I think I have found the solution that works with our variables - RLR Laundry Treatment! Can we please take a moment to fully appreciate the greatness of the packaging?
In fact, I haven't seen the dipes look so bright and fresh in a long time! As soon as they dry Harlow will be back in her soft, natural diapers again!
newborn to potty training for $200, no blowouts, umm I am sold. I have really sensitive skin too, so I wouldn't want to expose my future babies to those scary chemicals. And yes, so cute! I will want to pick your brain, about cloth diapering, someday. :)
ReplyDeletei can't wait! i LOVE to talk about cloth! <3
Deletethat's so cool that you've found something that works so well for you guys. i think it is super empowering when you accomplish something that you weren't sure you could do or that other people didn't think you could do. love that feeling. :)
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