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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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 Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 10:36:51 AM
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I'm handy with a sewing machine, but cloth diapering looks like a rather complicated process... none the less, my youngest is 18 mos now and I'm starting to consider it as a money saving measure.
Could someone break the different parts down for me in a simple explanation of what all the terms mean and how I use the different diaper components? What do I need for a toddler that stay home most days?
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2012 : 11:48:08 AM
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I would go with a wool cover, and just basic prefolds.
They really are not much work at all.
What does your child's diet mainly consist of? My LOs at 18 months still consist of a LOT of milk, they eat solids, but still so much milk, their poo is still kind of splat, and not whole poops, if I am making any since. lol And I don't wash it off, I just throw it in the washer, every thing comes off fine! It's super easy for us.
I have liked all in ones for ease for family and such, but the ones I have bought did not last long-very bad quality by kushies. I have really considered bum genious though. But, I think next time woolies and prefolds will work best for us.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Mar 29 2012 : 8:57:33 PM
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Oh Jen! They are seriously not hard at all! I learned to sew making Nora's diapers! So to make a fitted diaper so they look like the dispoables, you just need a pattern which you can print off the internet or make your own. You can use soup cans to be the guide for the "tabs" and a coffee can for the guide for the legs. Then you cut out an inside and an outside from the same pattern. Then you can choose to do a "pocket" diaper which has the advantage of drying faster- or you can sew the "soaker" pad right into the diaper. This is what I did. I suggest microfiber for the soaker since it can absorb so much. You can also buy PUL fabric (expensive) so you won't need to use diaper covers, but that can 1- be expensive and 2- can hold moisture and heat closer to their skin.
Here is an excellent tutorial. Honestly the first one will probably look all wonky- but after you try it, they get much easier and can save you thousands of dollars.
http://www.diapersewing.com/fitted_with_velcro.htm
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2012 : 09:17:27 AM
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Cloth diapering is great!!! I started out with prefolds and covers... I cheated and bought some, found some at rummage sales and also good will. (I'm talking about the covers) I know you can disinfect anything but for me personally I didn't want to use actual cloth diapers (the diaper part, not the cover) from someone else, I do have some hand-me-downs from my cousins but they aren't strangers. Anyway good for you for learning to sew with diapers! Oh, my favorite tool for cloth diapers: a diaper sprayer attached to the toilet. Not a necessity but it is a nicety :) I went a full year without buying one, I got one made in the USA for $40 although I'm sure there might be better deals out there. Anyway best of luck to you! :)
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
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Emily
Chambersburg
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2012 : 10:11:32 PM
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Making the cloth diapers is really easy. I would suggest if you are making some with snaps to buy the snap pliers from kamsnaps.com I love them so much and I am now finding projects to use them with. I made pocket diapers with inserts for my son and just wash them in some borax.
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