https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:01:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-32471 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:15:21 +0000 ohapostrophe 32471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: the one I know about is through Jillian's Drawers, but there are a lot... here is a list of a bunch that might be helpful! You can also rent newborn diapers through some of these sites... I might do that next time. <a href="http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=886295" rel="nofollow">http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=886295</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-32464 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:11:49 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 32464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ohapostrophe: Where do you sign up for something like that? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-31872 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:15:25 +0000 autumnlove 31872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sulli301: hi! Do you have any recommendations on cloth diapering a newborn? I heard the aio diapers will be too big...what type and which brands worked for you? Thanks!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-31806 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:53:35 +0000 sulli301 31806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: </p> <p>Type: Pocket diapers &amp; All-in-ones mostly but I also have fitteds, all-in-twos, etc<br /> Brand: Mostly Bum Genius but I've tried an incredible amount, it's very addicting! Fuzzibunz, TotsBots, Happy Heiny, Good Mama, Babykicks, Itti Bitti, Oh Katy, Rumparooz, Grovia, Blueberry, Kissaluv, Swaddlebees....and I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I could go on! One of my dear friends (if you're reading this, you know who you are!)and I talk about CDing all the time &amp; have fun trying out all the different brands.<br /> Why: Overall, I love Bum Genius 4.0's with snaps for upkeep, ease of use &amp; how well they work!!<br /> If you have any specific questions feel free to ask! I can also review any of the above diapers but it will be what works for you &amp; your baby :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-30964 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:12:42 +0000 MsMamaBear 30964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ohapostrophe: Yes, those AIOs take a long time to dry. Mine have a smell too, that I'm planning to strip tomorrow, but we'll see what happens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-30956 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:07:34 +0000 ohapostrophe 30956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. pockets<br /> 2. bumgenius 4.0 mainly<br /> 3. other bloggers' recommendations helped me decide. I did have one BG AIO but didn't like it because it took so long to dry, and I like the flexibility of pockets (you can change up the inserts). Stuffing them is another step though, but it's a quick one. </p> <p>You could always do one of the trial programs where you get to try out different types and brands... I was too anxious to get everything set up but that would probably be the smart thing to do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-30831 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:44:02 +0000 MsMamaBear 30831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What type you use? a feww AIOs and pockets<br /> 2. What brand? bumGenius<br /> 3. What ultimately helped you decide to go with those decisions? Reviews and they seemed like the best ones </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29977 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:06:21 +0000 pelikila 29977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. Pockets, fitteds, and AIO or AI2<br /> 2. Fuzzibunz One Size, BumGenius 4.0s, Thirsties, Itti Bitti Tutto and D'Lish<br /> 3. A combination of trial and error as well as reviews by others that I trust. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29895 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:30:19 +0000 Mrsbells 29895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyneswith: I actually sent them a mesasge on their facebook page asking about the Freetime and they responded and said you can put them in the dryer on low heat. but the line dry option guarantees longer life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29781 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:42:41 +0000 brownie 29781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. What type you use?2. What brand and<br /> Grovia AI2 hybrids for the day. We use Grovia cloth inserts, prefolds, and the disposible inserts.<br /> Drybees Nighttime pockets for night. We stuff these with prefolds and gCloth with hemp.</p> <p>3. What ultimately helped you decide to go with those decisions<br /> We tried a few different brands to start. These fit the earliest and had the most options. I like that we can wash inserts and don't have to wash as many diapers. Daddy likes them because they are easy enough to use. We like that we can customize how we use them for what we need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29775 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:25:24 +0000 Maysprout 29775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. One-size pockets and prefolds<br /> 2. We have a big variety.<br /> 3. We're fairly eco conscious and then reading up on it it seemed fairly easy and a healthier, cheaper, cuter way to go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29764 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:16:22 +0000 mekarual 29764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: </p> <p>1. I have a little of everything. I like the pocket and AIOnes the best.<br /> 2. BumGenius 4.0 are my favorites. I ordered some of the BG Freetimes, and will get those soon.<br /> 3. Ease of use was my main consideration. I knew that if it was too complicated, I would give up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29740 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:59:28 +0000 cyneswith 29740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumgenius Elementals for me too. Natural fibers last longer, as do snaps. Meaning they'll last from just-after-newborn size to... whenever all our kids are out of diapers. The AIO style was kind of essential to me, for the same reason as Artbee. So we can spend a total of $900 on diapers for at least 4 years, instead of $5000 ($7500 if we have three.)</p> <p>The Freetime line is a little cheaper, but they are line-dry only. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29731 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:52:55 +0000 Mrsbells 29731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: Oh I dont have any advice about the actual wear I havent bought mine yet they are being newly released next week. But I know they last long because a lot of people buy used cloth diapers and still get a lot of wear out of them.</p> <p>@artbee yay I'm excited to start using them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29727 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:48:48 +0000 heffalump 29727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: We're only 4 months into it and I do a wash every other day. But so far they look brand new! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29725 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:43:56 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 29725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee:<br /> @Mrsbells: </p> <p>Do you find that the all in ones wear down in the wash? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29723 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:42:07 +0000 heffalump 29723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Those are the newer, better Elementals (which I have). You're going to love them! Very easy peasy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29721 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:38:53 +0000 Mrsbells 29721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have chosen to go with Freetime diapers by Bum Genius. They are an all in one diaper so no stuffing, inserts, covers or prefolds required. They are a one size diaper which means they are adjustable to fit different sizes so we wont have buy new sizes as the baby grows. They are a bit more expensive than others but I think its worth it. Its just as easy as a disposable diaper. I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews and decided that the this was the right diaper for us</p> <p>ETA they have semi-detachable inserts so speed up drying time </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29716 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:36:17 +0000 heffalump 29716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. All in One, One size<br /> 2. Bum Genius, Elemental<br /> 3. I think you have to figure out your priorities. Mine was that I needed it to be easy. Otherwise, I knew my hubby woulnd't go for it, and I didn't want to waste all that money buying diapers just to give up on them. I figured with All in One, I wouldn't have to spend any time sorting laundry, it's already done for you. And with one size I figured I'd save in some money because they'll last her until she's potty trained (hopefully!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-how-to-start#post-29709 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:32:44 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 29709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I've read about the different kinds of cloth diapers, and I think I have it down. But as soon as I go to find all of the things I'll need to start with, there are so many options. How on earth did you figure out what kind you wanted to go with, and what brand(s)?? </p> <p>Can you tell me:<br /> 1. What type you use?<br /> 2. What brand and<br /> 3. What ultimately helped you decide to go with those decisions </p>