Comments on: gDiapering

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:37:29 +0000

@Kristy: Man, I should’ve just had you guest blog on the subject! :-) Just kidding. I LOVE your thoughts, and really, I should’ve raved more I guess in my blog because I really do love them sooo much more than disposables, but I wanted to be up front about things I might have done differently if I’d known how much I’d like cloth diapering in general. I really should’ve raved more about cloth diapering in general because I haven’t once thought about going back to regular disposables, although I don’t think it’s for everyone. It definitely takes a little more work & getting your hands dirty. I think it would be interesting to try different cloth diapers, but at this point, I have so much invested, I’ll probably just stick with what I’ve got.

Another bonus to gDiapers & one thing that won me over over other cloth options was that it was easy to purchase. You can just purchase from their site. That sounds like a small thing, but a lot of other cloth options are so much more difficult to find and purchase. I wanted something easier especially since I was asking for them for baby showers and such.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:45:44 +0000

My two cents: I love the g’s. I’m so glad you introduced us. I have forced myself to try the “flushies” a couple of times, but pretty much just use the cloth. Flushies: stay put better than the cloth (stiffer) & seem about as absorbent as regular disposables (to me), maybe I just change my kids more frequently than some folks. I like the cloth so much I wish I had started with cloth with first kid and every once and a while wish I could go cloth all out and look at some others to try but start getting overwhelmed again and confused. Finally told my self to just stick with what works for us & not worry about it. I love that they are nice & trim compared to other cloth diapers & easy to use. I think EVERY kind of diaper will leak & takes some practice. Even though you have to do multiple sizes, you still save TONS of money compared to even cheap disposables, esp. if you can use with multiple kids. I’ve had a couple snaps rip off, but you just stitch ‘em back on (duh). I don’t use them at night (b/c I paranoid it will mess up his fabulous nighttime sleep, thought about doubling etc, but why bother) and I don’t use them when he’s in the nursery at church & I won’t at MDO next year b/c those folks just aren’t receptive & it’s only a couple of diapers a week. I hope he’ll potty train faster, ppl swear cloth diapered kids do. Oh, clean up is a breeze (washer wise), there’s no stink (after almost five months use), and no issues with needing to “strip them” (and I’m using regular ole ALL free & clear). I just pre-assemble them and have lots of extra liners & cloths. Do maybe two loads of diapers a week. Have to change liner with every poop & I try to rotate two pairs of gPants a day. Been meaning to do an update post on my blog, but just did one here. I still get a kick out of them: the cuteness, the money saving, the eco-goodness . . . Love ‘em.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:08:43 +0000

Yeah it’s true, but these were extreme leaks every wet diaper though. I mean, it wasn’t that unusual for her entire butt & clothes to get soaked & if she were sitting on me at the time for me to look like I wet my pants & have to change. But since doubling up the inserts, we haven’t had a single leak. It’s been so refreshing.

By: Lesli

Lesli — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:28:45 +0000

I wouldn’t feel bad about leaks, I think every diaper known to man has leaks so matter what the salesman says. Medium is the most perfect size. At least I think, size 3 in disposables is the most perfect size, there is something comforting about knowing they will be in the same size for almost a year or more. Oh I love it.