Sorry about that!  We went out of town and things were crazy and then I got lazy and… well, you know how it goes.  Right now I’m in a foggy haze of sippy cups, diaper laundry and sleep schedules.  And I stopped to wonder when it was the last time I posted over here.  And… yeah.  It was November 5.  OOPS.

We spent a long weekend at the grandparent’s house and I decided at the last minute against taking my goodmama diapers with me.  I wasn’t sure when I’d be washing diapers down there and since Evie’s poops are starting to get more interesting, I didn’t want to be too far from a diaper sprayer (since I am NOT the sort to drunk and swirl in the toilet).  And my goodmamas, well, they’re sorta like my babies.  I love them so.  I don’t want them to get stained.  So they stayed home and I found I missed them terribly while I was away.  Does that sound strange to anyone else?

I finally got some Ecover at Whole Foods a few weeks ago and I am LOVING it.  In fact, I have to force myself not to use it every single wash!  It works wonderfully.  I’m considering getting a little Bac-Out this next month to have on hand and use once in a while.  We haven’t had much trouble with diaper stink, but I think it couldn’t hurt to treat the inserts and such from time to time.  Hey, anything to make washing diapers more exciting, right?

I’m pretty close to temporary stash nirvana here.  It’s a wonderful feeling.  I still need to sell the medium prefitteds I have, but was never able to find anyone on Diaper Swappers FSOT boards who was interested.  Maybe I need to ask a lower price.  I’d like them to go to a new home rather than get sucked uselessness on my changing table shelves.  Eventually, I’ll need to size up our diaper covers too as they are all mediums.  Hey, is anyone out there interested in medium prefitteds?  They’re fabulous, I can guarantee you that!  Heh.

It’s a little sad, though, to be at such a stable stash size.  I love getting new things, I have to admit, and finding new and more awesome deals (have you see the goodmama sale yet??).  But for now, there just isn’t much of anything we NEED.  Though if bumgenius ever comes out with snapping diapers rather than velcro, well, then all bets are off.  Because that would make them pretty much the BEST DIAPER EVER.  And I would have to have one or two or twelve.  You hear me, Cotton Babies?

So what’s new with you all?  Anyone have any cloth diapering questions that I can answer for the class?  Have you discovered any awesome new diapers lately?  Share, share!

Tags: Bac Out, bumGenius, Ecover, Goodmama, laundry, sale, shopping, stash

I just saw this and had to rush right over here and post about the awesomeness:  Cotton Babies has released FOUR new colors for their uber-fantastic bumGenius 3.0 One Size pocket diapers!  Besides an option for snaps instead of Aplix, new colors have been one of the most often requested features from customers and devoted fans of bumGenius.  And here they are!

Okay, so they’re basically just deeper shades of the existing bumGenius diapers.  But that’s the thing.  They’re deeper and darker and all around just cool.

I’m thinking I’ll have to at least have a Zinnia.  Though Clementine really appeals to me too. The other two are more overwhelmingly boyish (I would probably stick to Grasshopper and Twilight rather than get those for my wee little girl), but if you have a boy, that might be just what you want.  Like I said, a lot of people have griped about the pastel colors of the bumGenius diapers before so this should make a ALOT of people happy.

Still, I hope in the future to see some simple prints, maybe a red and definitely some purple or lavender diapers!  A girl can dream, can’t she?

SQUEE!

Tags: bumGenius, Cotton Babies, One-size, Pocket, Pocket Diapers, Pockets

As I’m sure you’ve heard, I love BumGenius diapers.  I’m not sure why I love them so much.  It could be that they’re nice and trim.  Could be that the aplix is easy to use and husband/babysitter/grandparent approved.  Could be that it will fit Kitten for a while to come.  Could be because we’ve never had a leak, even overnight (with both inserts).  I am sure, though, that if you’re unfamilar with BumGenius diapers, you might be a little confused when I talk about them.

There are three types of BumGenius diapers, the 3.0, the AIO, and the new Organics.

The 3.0 is typically the diaper that most people are referring to when they say BumGenius.  It’s a one-size pocket diaper, that has three rise sizes that are adjusted by snaps.  It has a pocket at the back, and comes with 2 microfiber inserts (one is a “newborn” size, and the other is an adjustable size).  It has PUL on the outside, and white suedecloth on the inside (this is a lot like microfleece only a lot thinner, and more fine).

BumGenius also offers an All-In-One diaper.  The AIO is a sized diaper - meaning that you have to buy different sizes as your baby grows (unlike the 3.0).  It still has a PUL outer, Suedecloth inner, and microfiber inside.  The difference is that you don’t stuff this diaper - it’s a very easy diaper to use.  The only problem is that AIO are notoriously hard to dry.  They take a long time because only one size is permeable.  Plus, you have to buy more than one size, which increases your cost.

The newest addition to the BumGenius lineup are the Organics.  It is an AI2 diaper, which means that it isn’t quite as streamlined as the AIO above.  A typical AI2 has a lay-in soaker, or a snap in soaker, but from what I can read, there’s nothing to undo or do up about the Organic.  You do have to fold the inside back up.  It’s loose so it dries faster, which is really something to be interested in.  The major difference is that this diaper is made of organic cotton, so babies who are sensitive to man-made fabrics should be able to wear this diaper no problem!  It’s also great for moms who are sensitive about what they put on their baby’s bottoms.  This is a one-size diaper, so you don’t have to buy multiple sizes (just multiple colours for fun!).  Don’t forget with organic cotton fiber, it needs to be fully prepped.  This means washing and drying several times before it reaches it’s full absorbency.  You can use it before it’s fully prepped, it just won’t absorb as much (AKA - maybe just use it for the day for the first half dozen uses).

BumGenius also has a slew of other products.  They have an Odor Eliminator, a bottom care spray (cleaner to use with cloths), diaper sprayer (to hook up to your toilet), Egyptian Cotton flat diapers, and flannel baby wipes.  You can view their whole product line-up at cottonbabies.com.  If you need replacement (or extra) inserts for your existing BG diapers, you can buy those as well!  The cottonbabies website also lists a BumGenius bamboo fitted, but the links don’t go anywhere.  I’m not sure if it’s a new product or a discontinued one, but I would love to get my hands on one of those to try out!

The only BumGenius I own is the 3.0.  Hopefully sometime this week, we’ll be able to branch out and pick up an Organics one (as well as 2 more 3.0’s).  I’ll definitely let you know what I think of the Organic diaper, how it stacks up against the 3.0.

Tags: All In One, bumGenius, One-size, Organic, Pocket, Pocket Diapers

I haven’t been around much lately, and I think I owe you an explanation. Back in May I started having some problems with odors in my bumGenius diapers. Eventually I started having the same problem with my prefolds. I was a sad, sad mommy, and to this day, I haven’t found a solution. I’ve tried all of the manufacturer’s recommendations for odors. Boiling seemed to help a little, but they need to be boiled between every wash, and that’s a lot of work.

In addition to stink woes, there was also the problem with fit. All of Nicky’s diapers, regardless of brand, give him scabs on his thighs. I think it’s a mixture of pinching and having the velcro rub him. I paid very close attention to how I put them on him to see if I could fasten them in a way that would prevent the rubbing, but the sores never ceased. I think the problem is that the diapers are too snug (he wears them at maximum size). I spoke with another mom who used BGs, and her little boy is bigger than Nicky, and his BGs fit him fine. I looked at her BGs and noticed that the elastic in hers is a little more worn. I think that since I started CD-ing Nicky at an older age, our diapers didn’t get the chance to “wear out” enough for them to fit him at his current size.

This is where I currently stand:

• I’m temporarily using disposables
• I’m going to try Bac Out on my bumGenius diapers even though the manufacturer says not to
• I’m also going to switch to an all natural detergent instead of a free & clear detergent
• Then I’m going to put all of my pocket diapers and AIOs away until I have another baby
• I’m going to try prefolds on Nicky again since I can buy larger diaper covers
• I have three new diaper covers on the way
• I’m going to pray night and day that Nicky will hold still while I diaper him so I can justify the $50 purchase I just made

If all goes well, I’ll get a few more covers. Unfortunately, I’m addicted to cute colors and prints, and they cost a little more than white proraps (of which I have none). Have any of you tried dyeing proraps?

Also, have any of you tried Bumkins diaper covers? If so, let me know if I should buy one or not because I’m in love with this print:

Skulls on a diaper. Isn’t it awesome? I’d love to take it in the baby room at church and see what kind of response I get from the other moms.

This paisley print is adorable for a girl:

I don’t know how anyone can have a girl and not cloth diaper. Oh my gosh! So cute!

Tags: Bac Out, bumGenius, Bumkins, detergent, Diaper Covers, diaper stink, prefolds, red marks

I just saw this and I had to share it with you guys.  Because who doesn’t love free diapers?  And bumGenius diapers at that!

Enter to win a bumGenius 3.0 Starter Kit: 18 diapers, diaper sprayer, a dozen cloth wipes, and a bottle of odor remover.

So what are you waiting for?  Enter!  Though, you have until the end of July so there isn’t really any rush here. But STILL.  Free diapers!

Tags: bumGenius, Contests, diaper sprayer