tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464977109229359349.post1473569304470380344..comments2023-10-21T03:54:12.029-04:00Comments on A Gift Universe: Distracting myselfSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10853868724554947854noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464977109229359349.post-82359502441136845272010-03-29T17:00:58.857-04:002010-03-29T17:00:58.857-04:00Hi Katie!
Yes, we're planning on using cloth ...Hi Katie!<br /><br />Yes, we're planning on using cloth diapers, though we'll start out with plastics for the first little bit just so we don't overwhelm ourselves.<br /><br />Luckily, I've had a lot of experience with cloth because my younger siblings all used cloth diapers. They are a little tricky when you're starting out -- it's much harder to fold and pin a cotton diaper than to stick the sticky tabs on a plastic. (This gets much harder when they learn to try to crawl away while you're pinning!) Of course there are fancier kinds with velcro, but we're just planning on using plain cotton prefolds with plastic covers over the top. This is the cheapest way to go, that I know of.<br /><br />As for washing them, I need to go over my mom's notes that she sent me. I believe she washes them once in cold water with bleach, and a second time in hot with no bleach. The plastic covers shouldn't be dried in the machine.<br /><br />The one thing that clinched the idea of cloth diapers for me was John's promise that he'll wash them. Hope he keeps up with it! Because I will have plenty to do just keeping up with the baby.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10853868724554947854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464977109229359349.post-29779234287648304662010-03-29T12:50:09.029-04:002010-03-29T12:50:09.029-04:00Sheila, I recently discovered your blog, and I enj...Sheila, I recently discovered your blog, and I enjoy reading about your adventures in pregancy, cooking, and striving to be a thrifty homemaker (probably because I'm going through all three myself!). I hope you don't mind that I read along. <br /><br />You may have written about this already, but have you considered cloth diapers? I'm pretty sure Sam and I are going that route, because it seems like you can save so much money. I, however, have never actually used a cloth diaper, so I'm a little nervous!<br /><br />I hope God blesses your final weeks of pregancy abundantly! (BTW, I like your point that this is a time to savor, even though it can be hard waiting for the little guy/girl to make his official appearance. Good thought for me to keep in mind as well - thank you!)<br /><br />--Katie PhillipsKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615433270604508560noreply@blogger.com