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Parenting & Farm Kids:  Shorties, Longies, Soaker Pants?  |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
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 Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 4:35:07 PM
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Ok, so after diapering 5 kids with disposables, and inspired by you all, I am giving cloth diapers a try. Reading all the stuff on Google that comes at you is a little overwhelming and intimidating, and hard to search though. I did come across some hand knit 'shorties' that said they were soaker pants. They supposedly provided protection from leaks-- I thinkthey replace the vinyl diaper covers? Can anyone shed some light on this subject for me? If it's true that they are in lieu of the plastic bloomers, I would LOVE LOVE them. They are darling and look so much more comfortable!
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 4:42:14 PM
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Molly, the lanolin in the wool is water repellent and has antibacterial properties. And they breath- so better than plastic pants.. To be honest though when we are at home I just let the baby- soon to be 2 run around in just the cloth diapers- they are fitted.. I just keep checking to see if he is wet.. He tells me when he has poops..
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 4:46:37 PM
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Molly-
Wool covers are my FAVORITE of all covers. They have NEVER leaked for either of my kids and are totally breathable. They keep them cool in the summer and warm in the winter! Depending on what size you need I have some wonderful lightly used wool covers I just posted for sale on another forum, I would be happy to forward you the posting if you are interested;)
Rebekka
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As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2008 : 06:07:02 AM
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Ok, so I ran out to the thrift and found some wool sweaters to make some shorties for my kiddos. I figured this way, I could get the sizes perfect, and I could do it on the cheap. I was right, and I have to pat myself on the back because they totally work! Yay! I'm so glad I asked on here about them, because I couldn't stand the plastic bloomers (especially on my poor son, who looked silly in them). All in all, it took me about an hour (including time trying to figure out the 'pattern') for each pair, and a sweater that cost $6 can make 3 pairs.
It's probably not new to you all, but since I just discovered it, I had to share with people who care (since DH doesn't get it!)!
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