My baby girl Hannah entered this world on December 8, 2012. We all know the saying "If you're going to talk to the talk, you've got to walk the walk". I have been blogging about my plans to use cloth diapers, make my own laundry detergent, etcetera etcetera....now it's time to see how things are really going now that the baby is here!
Diapers
We weren't able to use cloth diapers for the first week after Hannah was born. Unfortunately since Hannah is so small, the newborn diaper covers we had for her were too big. It took us a few days to get out and purchase ones that fit her. We got the Bummis Super
Brite Diaper Cover in newborn size from Cheeky Monkey. You can find out more information about this product here. I didn't like having to use disposable diapers, but it was only for a week so I suppose I can forgive myself.
The cloth diapers are definitely not as absorbent as disposable diapers. The cloth diaper is very wet at each change. This doesn't seem to bother Hannah though (as in she doesn't cry more since using cloth).
We have the dirty diaper pail in Hannah's room, and despite what a lot of people think - NO, the whole house does not smell like dirty diapers. When the pail gets full/smelly, we put the dirty diapers in a diaper bag and take them outside until diaper pick up day.
(For 6 months, we are using Bear Bottoms Diaper Service.)
Laundry Detergent
I am using a liquid laundry detergent purchased from Batty's Bath, made right here in London, ON. Unfortunately, I recently found out that Batty's Bath has discontinued this product! I will have to find an alternative once I am done this container. Maybe I will make my own, but that would involve a lot of effort so it's unlikely.
Baby Products
Instead of baby oil, I have been using olive oil. It's working out great. Hannah has some patches of dry skin, and the baby lotion wasn't making a difference at all. Olive oil seems to do the trick.
One of the best gifts we received at our baby shower was a gift certificate for 6 months of cloth diaper service. If you have read one of my older posts, Cloth Diapers, then you know I am all for using cloth instead of disposables.
The company that we will be using is Bear Bottoms, and here is what is included in the service:
- Unlimited supply of diapers (choose from day or night)
- Hemp soakers 2x absorbency to cotton and Super Soakers
- Diaper pail with liner
- Drop off of clean diapers & Pick Up of dirty diapers once a week
Diaper covers and wipes are not included in the price. We received several sizes of diaper covers as a gift as well.
What I like about Bear Bottoms Diaper Service:
- Diapers are made in Ontario
- Convenience - I don't have to wash the diapers myself
- They use eco friendly detergent - no chemicals!
- Diapers can be delivered 1-2 weeks before my due date so that I have diapers on hand when the baby arrives
In addition to the environmental and economical benefits of cloth diapers, I also read that cloth diapered babies are less likely to get a diaper rash. Bonus!
You can contact Bear Bottoms through their website or on Facebook.
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