re: Cloth diapers?

Ok so I have a question...I was pricing up cloth diapers and inserts. You throw the inserts away-and those are roughly $40 for 20 of them. Doesnt that add up to just about the same cost as regular diapers?

Quoting min.:" Ok so I have a question...I was pricing up cloth diapers and inserts. You throw the inserts away-and ... [snip!] ... the inserts away-and those are roughly $40 for 20 of them. Doesnt that add up to just about the same cost as regular diapers?"

you don't throw them away...you wash them

<blockquote><b>Quoting XavierRose:</b>" you don't throw them away...you wash them"</blockquote>


Ohhhhh!!! Well that makes a lot more sense. Sheesh I'm gonna try cloth this time around-and I wish I had last time.

Anyone have trouble with them molding before you get to wash them?

Quoting min.:" <blockquote><b>Quoting XavierRose:</b>" you don't throw them away...you wash them"</blockquote> ... [snip!] ... try cloth this time around-and I wish I had last time. Anyone have trouble with them molding before you get to wash them?"

I use vinegar and tea tree oil in each load, keeps build up down. But I wouldn't leave them for more than 3 days without washing

Quoting min.:" <blockquote><b>Quoting XavierRose:</b>" you don't throw them away...you wash them"</blockquote> ... [snip!] ... try cloth this time around-and I wish I had last time. Anyone have trouble with them molding before you get to wash them?"

no issues with mold. I have a small storage container that is my pail and i tore the top off of a disposable wipe case and that is what I put my wipes in (Not that it is needed since I dump them all in the washer together ;P )

Quoting min.:" <blockquote><b>Quoting XavierRose:</b>" you don't throw them away...you wash them"</blockquote> ... [snip!] ... try cloth this time around-and I wish I had last time. Anyone have trouble with them molding before you get to wash them?"

We worked out that if you spend £10 (about $16) every 2 weeks buying the cheap disposables I will save £780 (about $1260) for one child assuming they potty train at 3 years old. That's for one child, you can keep them and use them for the next one. I want 3 kids so over 3 kids I would have saved £2340 (about $3783.) It just makes sense.
As for poopy ones you can buy flushable liners that you put on top of them if you don't fancy rinsing or washing the poop. If they poop it sticks to the liners but pee goes through to the inserts, you just peel it off and flush. If they haven't pooped you can usually wash them as they take a few washes to break down. Or you can use fleece liners which protect from stains, you can buy them or make them out of an old fleece blanket. I've made washable fleece wipes too which is so much easier. Using disposable wipes means you have to separate them before you wash, washable wipes you just put in the bucket with everything else. You can either soak them in water or make a solution. I make a solution and keep it in a little spray bottle and spray on when needed. Tea tree oil is a natural way to scent them and vinegar is a natural soften, although shouldn't be used a lot with pockets.
It's also better for their hip development and studies have shown they tend to potty train quicker in cloth. Also better for rashes.
You have to strip wash them occasionally as detergent can lead to a build up in oils but that's easy, hot washes with washing up liquid, the stuff you wash your dishes with, then rinse until you see now bubbles in the machine. Just make sure you use a small amount, I made the mistake of using a lot when I first strip washed, there was foam bursting out the door and drawer!!

Here's the thread, explains the different types and everything else.

http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about2234581.html

It saves a lot of money (And yes, even the amount of water used costs less than disposables)
No poopsplosions
no chemicals
CUTE prints

Quoting min.:" Ok so I have a question...I was pricing up cloth diapers and inserts. You throw the inserts away-and ... [snip!] ... the inserts away-and those are roughly $40 for 20 of them. Doesnt that add up to just about the same cost as regular diapers?"

What diapers are you talking about? Gdiaper, Grovia, flips...? Flushable/compostable inserts? I would honestly just go with cloth. I had gdiapers, hated them. Love grovia, just NOT with the disposable inserts...  

Oh, and if you're looking for a cheap diaper, I love me some sunbaby and alvababy diapers.

Quoting Kayla [ ]♥:" Oh, and if you're looking for a cheap diaper, I love me some sunbaby and alvababy diapers."

I LOVE my Alva. ANd I just ordered a bunch of Sunbabies, I can't wait to get them in the mail

Quoting Kayla [ ]♥:" What diapers are you talking about? Gdiaper, Grovia, flips...? Flushable/compostable inserts? I would ... [snip!] ... I would honestly just go with cloth. I had gdiapers, hated them. Love grovia, just NOT with the disposable inserts...  "

grovia are awesome daddy diapers!! lol my hubby loves does grovia. he will even do laundry early in order to use them. lmao

Quoting ßεχ™:" We use pockets. I love them, they come in cute prints and minky fabrics. You just put the inserts in ... [snip!] ... in DS' skin too is amazing. He never gets a rash and never stinks. We use washable wipes and I make up my own solution too."

I found this looking for info on a wash to use with cloth wipes. Could you please share your recipe and technique? TIA.