GroBaby in Use

We got our GroBaby package in on the 19th! I put them all in the wash (it is suggested that you wash CD at least once before use) as soon as we opened them. They did not come a moment too soon! We had 4 disposables left, I was about to go out and get a small pack when the UPS guy showed up.

The first couple of times I used them there were a few leaks until I got the right adjustment. Also it will take 3-5 washes for the inserts to become more absorbent and about 10 to reach maximum absorbency. My daughter is 20 months old but is small for her age and I have to use the medium setting. There have been a couple more leaks since the first night but they are getting less and less.
I am washing diapers once a day as opposed to every other day like I had hoped. The package included 10 shells, 24 snap in soakers (inserts), and 14 boosters. I am not going through all 10 shells every day but usually between 4 and 6. However, the diapers are new and have not reached their full absorbency. The shells dry very quickly, can hang dry them and they are dry in no time. The snap-in soakers take awhile though.

I have changed a few diaper while we were out and about, I made sure to take the wet bag. It was surprising easy. The inserts and the boosters are very soft and my daughter seems to like them much better. She was getting diaper rashes fairly regularly, but since we switched the rashes are gone within only a couple of days. So far I am really liking these diapers. I am a little unsure that even at the smallest setting they will fit our newborn son, but we will see.

GroBaby It Is

After sharing my research with my husband he felt that the GroBaby diapers would be the best course or action and easier adjustment. I will admit I want to get a sample of three or four kinds and then decide but we went with his decision and purchased a GroBaby package from Kelly's Closet. I really like the GroBaby System. It has a water proof outer shell (cover), with an insert that snaps in and a booster for nights, of long trips. This means that depending on the wetness of the diaper, you can snap out the insert and re-use the shell! It is also one of the more affordable diapers. Another plus to GroBaby diapers is that will fit newborns up to potty training. We will use them on our daughter (who is quite ready for the PT yet) and can use them when our son arrives in February. We will not have to buy anymore at all, unless it looks like our supply is short stacked.

Our package includes a wet bags for outings and a dry diaper pail and should be arriving on the 18th. Since we decided to go cloth we haven't bought anymore disposables, I hope the GroBabies arrive in time other wise well have to get another disposable pack. We are looking forward to trying out the GroBaby system.

Findings on CD

Cloth diapers obviously have better for environment stamp on them, but they also can save you a great deal of money. Many types of cloth diapers fit babies from infancy to potty training, so you don't even have to worry with sizes. I read where cloth diapering can save you into the thousands within the first two to three years. In my house hold I estimate that we spend about $480 a year on disposable diapers, and that's with one toddler. We will soon have a new born, who will be using more diapers.

Here are a few quick tidbits I have learned:

Cloth diapers save you money and are good for the environment

Disposables take about 500 years to decompose in landfills

5% or less cloth diapered babies get diaper rashes but more than 50% of disposable diapered babies get diaper rashes

Four Main Types of Cloth Diapers (CD):

1) All In Ones (AIO) - no diaper cover needed, considered most leak proof

2) Fitted CD - require diaper cover but dry in less time than AIOs

3) Pre-Fold & Flat Diapers (old fashion CDs): require cover and use of pins or snappies; also can be used as burp cloths, or cleaning rags

4) Pocket Diapers - a water proof outer barrier is sewn to am inner moisture-wicking fabric, these two form a pocket for an absorbent insert (it sounds more complicated than it is);

The following sites I have found to be very helpful in anyone is interested:

http://www.Kellyscloset.com

http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com

http://www.diaperpin.com/

http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/