My Crazy Decision

I recently ordered a mystery box called the baby guy box. This box is pretty awesome no matter the theme but the theme I ordered was the Eco friendly box. Had a few Earth friendly products two of which was cloth diapers. We didn't cloth diaper for several reasons being too lazy, knowing nothing about it, and because I was going back to work and my sitter probably wouldn't want to use cloth diapers. Now that I've decided to stay at home and I got the two diapers in the box I think I'm going to try it. Have you ever looked at a website for cloth diapers. They have all kinds of cute prints and bright colors. I have no clue how I will ever keep myself under control.

We are starting a little slow he went through two cloth diapers yesterday. Then for night time we used a disposable diaper. I like the cloth and how they kept the moisture off of him. My husband seems to think that I won't be able to keep up with the laundry that comes with it. I get where he is coming from, I have two laundry baskets of clothes that needs folded and a dryer that needs to be emptied, but  I do enjoy proving him wrong.

A couple things to know about cloth diapering. There are a bunch of different brands. The best I can figure is you just got to try them out. I liked the hybrid diaper from Grovia with a no prep insert. I only have one of those but can see myself buying a couple more. There are also several different types of inserts, including disposable. I started my diaper and insert collection by going to a local resale shop. I saved a bunch of money by buying the diapers there and they are still in great shape. I'm not sure if they are used or not because they look pretty new. I've started my collection with ten diaper covers and about 16 inserts. I've mainly got pocket diapers, where you put the insert in the little pocket. I bought two where the insert is already in them.

The biggest thing about the cloth diapers is the laundry routine. You need a wet bag or a pail liner to store the dirty diapers in until you are ready to wash. Make sure you take the insert out of the diaper. Then it seems that everyone starts the laundry by doing just a plain cold rinse and spin cycle. Then they will run a hot or warm full wash with laundry detergent. Out of all the videos I watched everyone seems to like to use oxi clean with their detergent. After your full wash cycle you can run another rinse and spin. I saw one video where a lady used vinegar  during the last rinse and spin. To dry the diapers put the inserts in the dryer on a low heat. The diaper shells should be line dry to extend their life, but others put them in the dryer with the inserts and don't really see a difference.

The main thing that I see with cloth diapers is you just gotta figure out what is best for you. You can be given the basic ingredients but you got to figure out your own system. I'm trying to figure out mine without going too overboard and getting so overwhelmed that I quit before I start.

An Introduction

Hi my name is Patricia, I'm currently a stay at home mom (what a surprise) to two beautiful children. Gracie is 3 years old and Sammy is 11 weeks old.

At the moment I really should be cleaning, but I decided to start a blog as I set here watching Gracie play with her play dough toys and Sammy sleeping in his rock and play. My laundry is so piled up you can't even get to the washer without walking on clothes. I keep saying I'm going to get it organized and in the laundry bins, but it still keeps sitting on the floor as I start the washer with the same load of clothes it has held for at least two days. I think this is the fourth time I have started it. I keep meaning to make a fun play craft area in my kitchen for me and Gracie, but that just seems like it would take way too much work. I'm teaching my self to make wreaths and I seem to have an obsession with making desserts. Monday I attempted to go back to work and I lasted two days before I gave up and called out. I called out the first day because I can't pump enough milk to supply Sammy with while I'm at work. I decided to quit my job and stay home with the kiddos until he is at least 6 months old. That is my goal with breast feeding, 6 months and then at 6 months I will move the goal up to 1 year. I love being able to breast feed my son and apparently he is the best at getting milk from me. I wasn't able to make enough milk for Gracie so we done both nursing and formula. She self weaned at about 7 months. I'm very blessed to have both of my children. They are both healthy and Gracie is extremely smart. Sammy is very alert for an 11 weeker and I love watching his little eyes get huge when he makes his hand do what he wants it to.  I baby wear with Sammy. He loves to be worn and held close. Gracie hated it and was very independent from the day she was born. She is a daddy's girl and Sammy so far is a mommy's boy. Well I guess this is all for now. I'm going to try and get at least one load of laundry washed, dried, and folded before Sammy wakes up and then I'm going to get in the floor with Gracie and play with the play dough she is begging me to open.