Diaper days!!

Molly was very patient. no crying, no mess, no fuss... and a nice snug fit ;)

We got 2 dozen liners that are like the original diapers we were wrapped up in as kids- and got four covers that even if get wet can be washed right away and dry fast. the two on the right are all-in-ones that can be taken in the diaper bag so you save a step.

Ryan and I have decided to go the route of cloth diapers... and we're EXCITED about it! along with the other 5% in this country.

There are many reasons we decided to embark on this particular adventure...

1. the obvious- helping out the world one diaper at a time...

2. money saver- a statistic i found that said you can save $2,000 per child during their entire diaper-using years. with that figure right there i'd make my decision.

3. i have sensitive skin and allergies and have since i was a baby, so i assume my child will too. (your welcome in advance Luca) So, why would i want to immediately put him into diapers, which he'll be in every day all day long... with known chemicals? I know many many many kids never get any side effects from disposables, but with my skin history it's important.

4. we bought a supply of probably 3 months (in size) before we'll have to go up a size and spent $150... the space it took is in half of a drawer. so not only do i not have to go to the store and buy boxes of diapers (which is a lot more expensive than i thought- and i looked at costco!), but i don't have room to store any boxes. Luca's closest is currently being shared with me and my summer clothes as well as Ryan with his guitars and gear... so NO room for much else.

Now, i know what you're thinking- "but you can't just throw away the stinky diaper, you have to handle it and wash it and fold it and...."

well, i'm fine with that. i don't have to start "hosing-off" the poop until solid foods are introduced and by then i'll be a natural :)

I think the biggest obstacle to get over (i say this like i've had 5 kids already) is the initial "I can do this" idea. it IS a little scary and overwhelming at first thought, and just ignore it and buy disposables... but I can honestly say I am actually ready for it and excited to be into the cloth diaper world. There is a growing group of mom and dads out there who agree and I look forward to other friends of ours to jump on board!

If it is something you're interested in, I found a local Bakersfield mom who has a side business- Planet Bambini, selling cloth diapers and many other eco-friendly products. i wanted to buy SO much more, but nobody actually gives me that $2,000 that i will save... Look her up if you're interested and start Clothin'!