tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8364051899386841101.post2348125366695849507..comments2023-05-23T11:00:50.506-04:00Comments on My Country Cupboard: Shopping Trip 11/11/09Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03171889409871334109noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8364051899386841101.post-71160133634727082102009-11-12T17:08:53.802-05:002009-11-12T17:08:53.802-05:00I don't rinse the diapers themselves (I did it...I don't rinse the diapers themselves (I did it a couple times and it didn't seem to make much of a difference) but I do rinse the diaper covers. With them, it really helps.<br /><br />Since we're using prefolds, we started out with diaper pins. We didn't like them AT ALL. I kept sticking myself with the pins and they were just too big of a pain. Instead, we realized that our diaper covers have this handy "pocket" in the front that you tuck the folded diaper into, and then all you have to do is put the diaper/cover on the baby. It has velcro snaps, so the diaper cover ends up holding the diaper on by itself. It's pretty handy. I don't think you need the rubber pants with all-in-ones, though, so that might be the way to go. I'm pretty tempted by them myself!Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264419866877407201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8364051899386841101.post-64454679096458648092009-11-12T11:54:13.941-05:002009-11-12T11:54:13.941-05:00@ Cate: A lot of people in our church use cloth, s...@ Cate: A lot of people in our church use cloth, so no funny looks. I'm the one that gives funny looks when some of them tell me that until their baby starts on solids, they don't rinse out the poopy diapers before washing. I dunno, I don't think I could NOT rinse them. I'm debating between the pre-folds and the all-in-ones. My thing is: I do not want to use diaper pins or the ancient rubber pants. To me they = too much hassle.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171889409871334109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8364051899386841101.post-32665623984575730722009-11-12T10:15:12.727-05:002009-11-12T10:15:12.727-05:00We actually just use the basic Gerber prefolds wit...We actually just use the basic Gerber prefolds with Bumkins diaper covers. The prefolds have held up great so far, and while they may stain temporarily, the stains always come out within a few wash cycles. They're cheap enough, also, that if some of them do start falling apart, it won't be a big deal to pick up another package (of 12) to fill in the gaps. I like the Bumkins diaper covers pretty well, though I think they're a little overpriced. If I had to purchase cloth diapers all over again, I think I might go with Fuzzi Bunz all-in-one diapers. I've heard great things about them and they seem more cost-effective in the long run (prefolds work for any size, but covers need to be purchased in varying sizes like with disposable diapers--or at least, our Bumkins covers do.)<br /><br />Overall, though, we love cloth diapering! Since I'm at home all day, I find it pretty easy to just toss a load of diapers in the wash whenever. The only thing about them is that you need to use special detergent without soap or fabric softeners, or it'll start to kill the absorbency of the diapers.<br /><br />Have you gotten any strange looks yet when you've told people you're planning on cloth diapering? We got some of the funniest reactions, like "...you mean, you're going to wash those in the same washing machine you wash your CLOTHES in?!" Lol!Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264419866877407201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8364051899386841101.post-53747163171960431092009-11-12T09:22:32.508-05:002009-11-12T09:22:32.508-05:00The Huggies were a great deal! We're cloth dia...The Huggies were a great deal! We're cloth diapering and we love it, so I hope you do, too! We had to use disposables once when our washer was out, and they gave our daughter terrible diaper rash--so hopefully you have better luck than us!<br /><br />Also, I'm jealous you have Utz chips in your Kroger...we can't get them here in Kentucky, and I miss them! (I grew up in Maryland).Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264419866877407201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8364051899386841101.post-15377500478404317942009-11-11T23:38:20.723-05:002009-11-11T23:38:20.723-05:00Those Huggies and that cereal is SOME DEAL! I see...Those Huggies and that cereal is SOME DEAL! I see you even got the good Winnie the Pooh (aka, Supreme) variety. Good going!<br /><br />Kudos to you for your advancing organization with menu planning and shopping ahead. I am cooking sporadically, but it's not last-minute. It's just that the people who will be eating the meals, meals I will be cooking for other families, etc., changes nearly daily. I just adapt my menu to fit the needs of the day, and usually figure it out about a day in advance. That's an excuse for my laziness in not planning menus.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648805632326563495noreply@blogger.com