Take a look at my blog on the cloth diapering decision that my husband and I came up with. You can see if they have a delivery service in your area and it may be a better option for you instead of having to wash them yourself. Also, I would still plan to have some eco-friendly diapers on the side for when you plan to go out. This baby that I’m carrying is my first, but I’m just assuming that cloth diapering outside the house could be a bit of a pain…not impossible (you could bring a “wet bag” with you and it could work just fine) but it may just be more convienent when you’re in public trying to make the diaper change a quick easy task. I have however used cloth diapers with my little brother (I was 12 so I helped out a lot) and it worked out great. Another thing to consider is cloth wipes. If you’re planning to use cloth diapers then wipes are really easy because you was it all together. Coth wipes will save you a boat load over disposeables.
It also depends on what you decide to use. I suggest you go onto babycenter.com and join the cloth diapering group. You’ll get all of your diaper questions answered right there. http://www.nickisdiapers.com is the cheapest place on the net to buy diapers and it’s free shipping!

Good Luck!

I have been wanting to share my info for the last few days but haven’t had a moment to type. So here goes!!! I am giggling because Gavin has 10 diapers a day…usually all pee but one poo. We actually have had big constipation issues, so I wish he had a few more dirty diapers each day. But, it is what it is:) Mo, I must have misunderstood the question, LOL!!!

Here is my advice…

I purchased Kushies. They have a biodegradable, disposable liner that is supposed to be safe for septic systems. I did not purchase the newborn size. I knew I would be trying very hard to get used to being a mom and wouldn’t be able to handle it in the beginning until we had a routine established. Also, the first size only goes through 10 pounds. This would have been a total waste of money. I only plan on using them at home and will not use them while out and about. I figure this is a nice compromise. Some might argue that the true money saving benefits only work when using them all of the time. I have no idea if this is true. I am just feeling like I am pulled together enough to experiment with them and he will be six weeks tomorrow. My biggest complaint so far is that they are a bit bulky. Also, I haven’t tried them at night. So, we will see.

Hope this helps!!!

P.S.
I loved your Disney pictures. It looks like you had lots of yummy food and good times. Gavin is jealous that Ava has already been to Disney.

Someone asked what do you do when you are out and have to change a diaper? This is my thought: you carry disposable gloves in your diaper bag, put a glove on, you take the cloth part out, you rinse it in the toilet (that’s what you’re supposed to do), then put that in a plastic baggie or whatever, throw that back into your diaper bag to be washed at home, and ta da, finish changing the diaper, and it’s like maybe 1 more step than a ‘normal’ diaper change.

Next, babies get diaper rash when wearing any diaper that is not changed when they are wet. I think moms get used to the additional absorbance capabilities of disposables and don’t change baby Huey as often as they perhaps should. Haven’t you ever picked up a disposable diaper that weighs at least 10 pounds…hello- that didn’t happen in one pee session!

The wool or bamboo diaper covers are seriously leak proof and fitted as well as any disposable so the “leakage” factor shouldn’t be an issue either.

I was a swisher. Not pretty but normally quite effective. I also was guilty of pitching a cloth diaper if it was beyond my ability to hold down my breakfast, and seriously didn’t feel bad or guilty over that at all. Let’s face it…cloth will even decompose before disposables. And if you have to pitch one cloth to every 250 disposables, you are still saving $ and being “greenish”.

If you are only using them at home, you will have approximately 6-8 diapers a day to launder….they don’t need to be ironed, they are easy to fold (or stuff in the diaper stacker) and won’t you love taking them out of the warm dryer and knowing that you are the only one who touched them before they bundled your baby’s booty?

But your decision:) She can always have the luxury at Mamie’s house:)

Gross. Icky Icky Poo Poo [in the words of courtney]. I mean, go ahead and try them…but you want speed here woman and I feel as if running to to toilet to dump out crap from a cloth while your newborn lays on the changing table doesn’t sound fun to me.

ALSO a few things. I’ve heard that it actually takes more energy to constantly keep washing and drying the diapers every week than it does to just use the disposable ones.

ALSO it’s nice when friends or family can change the baby’s diaper for you real quick and I feel as if cloth diapers would cause some people to feel a bit awkward. i.e. ME! But, I love you and I’m sure I’d get over it. You know I’d change your babies cloth diaper with joy in my heart [and a disposable diaper in the back of my head]

ALSO I also heard that babies with cloth diapers get horrible diaper rashes because the poo/pee stays close to their skin & disposable diapers are created to pull away from the skin. Colt hasn’t had one diaper rash. Ever. I’m a fan of that.

ALSO…Gavin Hillary has 10 poopy diapers a day [i found out at the shower] that is 10 poopy rags you’ve got laying around in just one day. Times that by 7 days a week. 70 poop rags. Icky Icky Poo Poo. So much for your nap…time to go wash some more poop rags.

ALSO…I’m making this sound horrible but that’s just beaause I wouldn’t do it. BUT! You should definitly do what you want…regardless. I will support you. BUT…if by chance you do do disposable [no pun...do do...haha] DO PAMPERS. Huggies suck. Seriously.

ALSO…I have a friend who is using a new type of diaper. It’s 1/2 disposable 1/2 cloth and the disposable part is supposed to be biodegradable. I will find out about those for you and let you know.

I like you’re new catagory. So I’m A Mom. Very exciting.

Cloth diapers would be an option for Logan if I could guarantee that he would only poop at home. But each and every time is a surprise.