tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post7523419455134334156..comments2023-11-03T06:35:09.950-04:00Comments on The Cloth Diaper Whisperer: Against the GrainTCDWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05647180584171829981noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-30585387653390253072009-06-22T11:31:28.486-04:002009-06-22T11:31:28.486-04:00I know what you mean! I thought Cloth was Gross as...I know what you mean! I thought Cloth was Gross as well. But I won one of them and I've decided to make the switch! I love it! It's a great feeling.Heather Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448790639994293245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-16015012079938906512009-05-27T22:47:05.247-04:002009-05-27T22:47:05.247-04:00Oh and for the stains on my dipes, I just discover...Oh and for the stains on my dipes, I just discovered the magic of sunning! I didn't have a clothes line so I bought a little portable wood expandable thing (folding clothes dryer, I think) and it does the job perfectly!!!Tanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565570182336463469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-79089871826411999352009-05-27T22:45:02.692-04:002009-05-27T22:45:02.692-04:00Hi mamas, so sorry I hadn't been online for a whil...Hi mamas, so sorry I hadn't been online for a while. My wipes solution for those that want to know is 1 chamomile tea bag steeped in a cup of boiling water, 2 TBS Aloe vera juice, and a pea size drop of caress bodywash. Since Serena mentioned the depositing factor on other dipes I may run them under hot water before putting them in my pail from now on :)<br />Thanks for all the encouragement, its good to hear from mamas that deal with the same stuff, blessings!Tanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565570182336463469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-11221324927714344752009-05-22T22:06:15.586-04:002009-05-22T22:06:15.586-04:00For everyone wondering about the wipes solution: S...For everyone wondering about the wipes solution: Serena has a great recipe for a wipes solution at "http://www.theclothdiaperwhisperer.com/2009/01/wipe-out.html" I have switched the oil with aloe and it seems to be working well.MuchAfraidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07990663745659906661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-42805303485563599492009-05-22T10:12:32.060-04:002009-05-22T10:12:32.060-04:00Sara: Most of the ruffle bum diaper covers aren't...Sara: Most of the ruffle bum diaper covers aren't actual waterproof diaper covers at all - but what people often refer to as baby bloomers. However, there are some people who make a waterproof variety... mostly available through Hyena Cart or Etsy although Drybees makes a lace ruffle bum diaper cover as well (we don't have them in our stores though - but they're called Lacies). <br /><br />Hope this helps!<br />-SerenaSerena Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411156406585725029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-52878399392701928542009-05-21T10:51:39.497-04:002009-05-21T10:51:39.497-04:00I have always wanted to try cloth diapers but neve...I have always wanted to try cloth diapers but never knew where to startPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879409283839201614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-85738558974253532862009-05-21T10:24:03.482-04:002009-05-21T10:24:03.482-04:00I still take flak from my mom about the cloth diap...I still take flak from my mom about the cloth diapers, but IMO she's never actually dealt with them enough to have an informed opinion. <br /><br />Oh, and I'd love the wipe solution recipe too! :)Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855197462705565799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-15179766834920803462009-05-21T10:11:20.518-04:002009-05-21T10:11:20.518-04:00I can relate! All of my friends thought it was odd...I can relate! All of my friends thought it was odd that I was going to CD but I love it! We currently use a diaper service but I have been researching to make the switch... I haven't yet switched to my own cloth wipes yet though - the solution is what has me baffled :)) Please share!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548109928267788138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-41934401849315582112009-05-21T10:09:55.648-04:002009-05-21T10:09:55.648-04:00Love this! And as the dissenter in my family, (an...Love this! And as the dissenter in my family, (and ESPECIALLY my husband's family), it's fun to read success stories of other moms who do the same things I do :)Jen @ Rolling Through Looneyvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286472773512959554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-90054470901145751962009-05-21T08:15:55.639-04:002009-05-21T08:15:55.639-04:00(: It's always nice to hear from people who are no...(: It's always nice to hear from people who are not completely unlike yourself. Thanks! My family was offended because for Christmas I asked them to buy my son diapering stuff(he was 3 months old!!) and they all thought he needed toys. ):<br /><br />Anyways...Thanks for sharing, lady!KayStarGoesGREENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00108357838431660177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-64673898016444230162009-05-20T22:37:32.928-04:002009-05-20T22:37:32.928-04:00Great post!! It reminded me of myself : ) I also ...Great post!! It reminded me of myself : ) I also do prefolds and covers (a few BG for nights) and made my own wipes. And I agree w/ your endind advice - just try for a few days - that's what I did and it is so much easier than I originally thought : )Jackie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17541298375265030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-20394276744333540662009-05-20T22:24:57.227-04:002009-05-20T22:24:57.227-04:00I have been fortunate enough so far to have mostly...I have been fortunate enough so far to have mostly support from my family. DH's family is a little skeptical of CDing, but just because they think I should be using prefolds rather than the new style.<br /><br />I would also love to get the recipe for your wipes solution!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10527949132410103776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-12294249955759825352009-05-20T19:55:13.954-04:002009-05-20T19:55:13.954-04:00I am in the club wondering on what your wipe solut...I am in the club wondering on what your wipe solution is?coconutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507880541892526799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-88567001832536837452009-05-20T18:35:25.086-04:002009-05-20T18:35:25.086-04:00i have been using mainly prefolds with those plast...i have been using mainly prefolds with those plastic potty training pants for covers and a few diapers i sewed my self.. i have a questions about how to get the stains out with out using bleach, i tried oxy clean with no success.also we are still using disposables at night since he soaks a cloth.. i love cloth diapers and will use them all my future children.The adventure of a redneck mommy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12561526118081999136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-31107503234586062062009-05-20T18:23:00.310-04:002009-05-20T18:23:00.310-04:00Right on! I started out with chinese prefolds and...Right on! I started out with chinese prefolds and bummis and thirsties covers too. I now have a more eclectic stash, but I still love the basics! I am also in love with my homemade flannel/terry wipes. They are awesome! I use a chamomile/baby wash/lavender solution which is so gentle on bottoms.Mulberry Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214375203457642955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-81409480234193965562009-05-20T17:13:42.713-04:002009-05-20T17:13:42.713-04:00Yay for homeschooling! I'm impressed with all you ...Yay for homeschooling! I'm impressed with all you are as a mother--definitely inspiring so thanks for sharing!the monkeys' mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109553147883049597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-71895082929082662332009-05-20T15:59:43.885-04:002009-05-20T15:59:43.885-04:00Im another that would love to know your wipes solu...Im another that would love to know your wipes solution! Glad you did what you felt was for you even if it meant being different. We here all know that you arent THAT different ;)Shanaka @ Mama Bee Doeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389403192255766310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-13943916668399647692009-05-20T15:59:09.776-04:002009-05-20T15:59:09.776-04:00I'm the weird one too. I am the eccentric with cl...I'm the weird one too. I am the eccentric with cloth diapering and homeschooling. Good for you doing what is best for your family!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942297725316758989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-91441688978676447252009-05-20T15:58:27.157-04:002009-05-20T15:58:27.157-04:00Great story! We are planing on homeschooling too!...Great story! We are planing on homeschooling too! :) Because many of my friends plan on doing the same thing and also breastfeed and a couple also do or want to do cloth...I don't feel like I'm going against the grain quite as much. But there are a few people that try to put a damper on our decisions...like my FIL...he is a teacher so he is not for the homeschooling idea AT all. But it's our choice to make, plain and simple. :)Minniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594516238255459587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-37829953688179497422009-05-20T14:23:29.164-04:002009-05-20T14:23:29.164-04:00"I sat there thinking about how for 3 years we had..."I sat there thinking about how for 3 years we had just thrown money away over and over with each diaper change just because its what you do"<br /><br />I hate this too!! I hate that this is always viewed as the norm, like there is no other option out there and if you say there is it's crazy talk. I could rant on and on about this!<br /><br />I honestly don't know if I'm saving alot of money though. I keep buying new ones to try and I have a ton of pockets.AScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911098522167422116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-9547079974341051322009-05-20T13:55:03.571-04:002009-05-20T13:55:03.571-04:00Brena and Alison:
We have a post about wipes/wi...Brena and Alison: <br /><br />We have a post about wipes/wipe solutions here: http://www.theclothdiaperwhisperer.com/2009/01/wipe-out.html<br /><br />I would be very cautious about using wipe solutions with soap because the residue from the soap can redeposit itself onto the cloth diapers in the wash (especially pocket diapers and all-in-ones because those are much "pickier" materials to launder as opposed to prefolds which usually withstand quite a bit).Serena Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411156406585725029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-64432306757149147582009-05-20T11:17:33.883-04:002009-05-20T11:17:33.883-04:00I started cloth diapering & have kindda let it...I started cloth diapering & have kindda let it go by the wayside...your post has reinspired me to start it up again! We use the gerber prefolds & covers with snappis: cheap & easy! I wish I could find some cute, old fashioned covers (not the fancy, new, expensives ones all over the 'net today). Do you know of any sources? I'm talking cute, ruffle butt type?Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864367208001794764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-31301151217500563042009-05-20T10:26:21.830-04:002009-05-20T10:26:21.830-04:00I'd also love to know how you make your wipes solu...I'd also love to know how you make your wipes solution!<br /><br />And, by the way, I get crap from my family because I have a master's degree and a pretty darn good job... and a woman is supposed to stay home and focus on being a wife and a mother!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435632863760996269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-51967516662798129912009-05-20T09:29:30.063-04:002009-05-20T09:29:30.063-04:00That cool I feel the same way!!!
Most of my fam. l...That cool I feel the same way!!!<br />Most of my fam. looks at me like I am crazy too!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-70198044687021640192009-05-20T08:10:15.130-04:002009-05-20T08:10:15.130-04:00I would love to know what your wipe solution is!I would love to know what your wipe solution is!alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11138373940960898608noreply@blogger.com