https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 06:29:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1530867 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:48:20 +0000 Silva 1530867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Veggiemama: thanks! I sometimes go without the snappi and haven't had issues yet. But she is still little. Ugh, I really don't want to have to buy a bunch more diapers :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1530853 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:39:55 +0000 Veggiemama 1530853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: I was hoping to use prefolds through potty training too! But I ended up switching to Bum Genius after I had my second baby for a number of reasons. My oldest eventually despised the snappi's (not sure why maybe it made the diaper too tight or it poked him?) plus it became trickier as he got older to get the prefold on him just right plus the snappi and the cover. I switched to folding the prefold and laying it inside the cover but it usually ended up in a big mess when he pooped and I was doing the wash more often because I needed the covers. </p> <p>Also, both of my kids have sensitive skin and would end up with rashes due to the wet cotton being on their skin, I was using the stay-dry fleece or hemp liners which was another step and also became gross with the poop! Using the fleece (which worked better than the hemp for some reason) I felt defeated the purpose of trying to use all natural fibers. </p> <p>Finally, when my oldest started becoming interested in the potty it was hard for him to get the cover off (and obviously I didn't want him grabbing a snappi) and the BG were easier for him to slide down if needed. There is another kind (maybe Flip?) that have stretchy sides that seem like they would be really good for potty training but I didn't find out about them until later and I wasn't about to spend more money on another kind of diaper! </p> <p>Anyway that is my long answer of why I switched. I did really like prefolds though, especially during the infant stage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1528246 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:30:16 +0000 Zbug 1528246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh right! You should definitely get cloth wipes. Like the liners, they just get thrown in the same wash. You can make your own wipe solution, but we just use water in a spray bottle. We also use coconut oil for diaper cream. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1527063 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:42:54 +0000 autumnlove 1527063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beebug: oh yes...cloth wipes!!! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1526991 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:09:50 +0000 Glitter 1526991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the input, ladies!</p> <p>I chose an assortment because I have to order everything overseas and each order takes a long time to arrive. I don't have the flexibility of a short delivery time, so hopefully I'll find a good few that I love within the mix.</p> <p>I hadn't considered having to rematch inserts after every wash though! That could be a problem.. thanks for pointing that out @Veggiemama.</p> <p>I'm definitely going to get 2 pail liners and 2 wet bags to add to this. Please keep the suggestions coming if anyone has any more! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1526372 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:38:49 +0000 Beebug 1526372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cloth wipes?</p> <p>We use a rubbermaid bin with locking lid for dipes at home when dirty, wetbags for daycare (and they got tossed in the wash with dipes).</p> <p>Seems like you have a great assortment, and hopefully all work for you, and you will probably figure out your faves pretty quick! I just use one brand of dipes, so don't have solid experience with so many options! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1526352 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:35:47 +0000 Silva 1526352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Veggiemama: why did you switch away from prefolds? Did they stop working for you? I'm hoping to use them until we can switch to cloth trainers... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1526346 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:33:53 +0000 avivoca 1526346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ended up hating prefolds when she was an infant and AIO's all the time, but now that she's nearly six months old, I love prefolds and we use covers/inserts for daycare. Your stash looks like a good one, and is certainly larger than what I had prior to birth, which was: </p> <p>36 NB prefolds<br /> 24 small prefolds<br /> 4 Thirsties size small covers<br /> 6 Thirsties covers size 1<br /> 10 BumGenius Freetimes</p> <p>I gave away 24 of my NB diapers and sold my BumGenius, and now I have 18 inserts (BumGenius, Flip, gDiapers, and Best Bottoms), my same six Thirsties size 1 covers, and 4 medium gDiaper covers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1526290 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:21:19 +0000 Veggiemama 1526290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: I had almost identical to what you listed! Although I used disposable NB for the first month and then went straight to the infant size prefolds. I had 3 dozen infant, 2 dozen medium and then 2 dozen of the large size. It worked really well until my then 2 1/2 y.o. started becoming interested in the potty and I also had another baby. I switched to BG 4.0's plus a few of the cloth trainers for my toddler. I have managed well with 18 diapers for the two of them. </p> <p>@Glitter: I liked using one system only, prefolds plus covers at first and then switched to Bum Genius as I mentioned above. But I have friends who love having a variety of diapers for different situations, it just depends on your preference! It may be overwhelming when you do the wash though to match all the inserts with the proper diapers etc. </p> <p> I would definitely get 2 large wetbags plus a garbage pail and 1-2 small wetbags for on the go. Mine are all doing great after over 3 years of use! Also think about cloth wipes, I had my MIL make some for me using flannel and terry cloth. You can also find some homemade ones on facebook CD groups or Etsy that would be cheaper than the ones made by the companies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1526232 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:11:51 +0000 Mae 1526232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You've got more than I do! I'm planning to use disposables until she grows into the cloth, then I have 9 pocket diapers right now, and plan to pick up 6 AIOs. I want to start with those and see how I like them before deciding what else to buy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1526219 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:09:23 +0000 AmandaB8 1526219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second @Danda - we rented newborns because they grow out of them so fast. We did a rental after, because we had no idea what we would like. Turns out, neither of us liked prefolds, and AIOs seemed like we were doing laundry constantly. We love AI2s - bestbottoms are perfect for us. </p> <p>Plus, different brands fit differently - it's great to know which ones work and which don't. </p> <p>It just seems like you have a wide variety, which might be a waste if you don't like some, ya know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1526146 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:56:27 +0000 danda 1526146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You have a huge variety! I might recommend ordering a trial package (I know I've seen one or more online) so that you can truly test drive and find out what works best for you and mostly stock up on that one or two types.</p> <p>In my case we did a newborn rental from modernclothdiaper.com and then I bought one diaper each of a few types that I though would work best following the rental. I found out that I don't like AIO and that I was prone to problems with the insert sticking out causing leaking in Fuzzibunz (much more of an issue in newborn size where it is so tiny). I ended up using almost exclusively Bumgenius 4.0 for daytime and fitteds with cover for night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1526019 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:40:15 +0000 Silva 1526019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Glitter: 11 months now. She is on the small sIde, but I expect we will need to get maybe 2 dozen in the large size prefold as well. She is nowhere near out of the medium yet, so maybe we will make it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525994 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:36:35 +0000 autumnlove 1525994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Glitter: I have Kissaluvs liners and a few Planet Wise wetbags for daycare/travel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525984 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:34:45 +0000 mrsmate 1525984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A disposable garbage bag full of dirty diapers ripping on the way to your washer would be horrible. I also say you need two pail liners! You should also get a wetbag if you're going to use CDs on the go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525974 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:33:56 +0000 Glitter 1525974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: thanks! How old is your LO?</p> <p>@T.H.O.U.: Disposable bags would definitely be a mistake then. Thanks for that info! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525962 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:32:27 +0000 Silva 1525962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh- I did receive a couple random pocket diapers as a shower gift too. I don't really like them- I have a couple jungle roos which work relatively well, and a fuzzibunz. I can't ever seem to get the fit right on the snaps. The thirsties covers we have are amazing. We've had one blowout ever (and Nothing was going to contain that epic poop), and the only leeks have been the result of user error (leaving some of the cloth poking out form the cover).<br /> prefolds &amp; covers aren't as cute as some other options, but they have worked so, so well for us and are really simple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525953 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:30:50 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1525953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: See note above. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525951 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:30:32 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1525951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Glitter: You don't want to use a plastic garbage bag. Like the PUL on the diapers, the liners are meant to breath to avoid mold growth and stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525950 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:30:19 +0000 Silva 1525950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It looks good, but if cost is an issue you could do it for a lot less.<br /> Our stash, which has worked fine from birth until now:</p> <p>24 newborn green mountain diapers prefolds<br /> 36 small GMD prefolds<br /> 36 medium GMD prefolds</p> <p>6 size one thirsties duo snap wrap<br /> 6 size two thirsties duo snap wrap</p> <p>3 joey hemp doublers<br /> 2 wool covers (we used these and the doublers at night until about 10 months, now we use disposables at night)</p> <p>2 wet bags (definitely just get reusable, its super easy, I just turn it inside out to dump the dirty diapers into the wash, and throw the bag in. hang to dry)- I can't remember the brand, ours have a drawstring which I like</p> <p>set of 5 snappis.</p> <p>thats it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525929 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:25:15 +0000 Glitter 1525929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: ah I understand</p> <p>@Zbug: thanks, makes sense! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525719 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:43:15 +0000 autumnlove 1525719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Glitter: Hm, I just never considered it....maybe it is a good option! I just wanted to reuse as much as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525701 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:40:48 +0000 Zbug 1525701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the reusable liner. I just dump the diapers on the washing machine and throw the liner in as well. No extra work. Less trash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525687 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:38:35 +0000 Glitter 1525687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Why do you choose a reusable liner over disposable garbage bags? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525664 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:35:10 +0000 autumnlove 1525664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Glitter: I use a step can too but I use a resusable liner (I had 2) that I wash at the same time as the diapers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525663 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:35:00 +0000 Glitter 1525663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: Thanks! I'll bear that in mind. What did you find worked best for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525658 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:33:44 +0000 Glitter 1525658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Thanks! No pail or pail liners.. was thinking of using a step trash can and garbage bags. Good idea or no? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525654 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:33:10 +0000 loveisstrange 1525654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks good.</p> <p>Watch out for the FuzziBunz though, those suckers leaked like none other for us. I could never get the adjustment fitting her right. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525643 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:31:12 +0000 autumnlove 1525643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like a good stash! Do you have a pail or pail liners yet? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-about-my-cd-stash#post-1525627 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:27:56 +0000 Glitter 1525627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am trying to decide what to purchase for my cloth diaper stash. This is entirely new to me. I know nobody personally who has cloth diapered. I want good quality but don't want to go overboard in terms of cost. Please help, offer advice, tell me if this stash looks sufficient, anything I should add, remove, thoughts on brands, experience, anything, everything! </p> <p>Thanks :happy: </p> <p>Prefolds:<br /> OsoCozy 6 Pack Prefolds Unbleached Cloth Diapers, Size 1<br /> OsoCozy Better Fit Unbleached Prefolds (6-16 lbs.) - Dozen<br /> GroVia Prefold Size 2 (pack of 3)</p> <p>Total of 21 prefolds</p> <p>Covers:<br /> Thirsties Duo Wrap Snaps Size 1 (6 pack)</p> <p>Total of 6 covers</p> <p>Pocket Diapers:<br /> FuzziBunz Perfect Size Cloth Diaper, 15-30 lbs<br /> FuzziBunz One Size Cloth Diapers 3 Pack with 2 inserts<br /> Kawaii Baby Good Night Heavy Wetter One Size Pocket cloth diaper with 2 Large Microfiber Inserts<br /> Kawaii Baby One Size Goodnight Heavy Wetter with 2 microfiber inserts<br /> Charlie Banana 2-in-1 Reusable Diapering System, 3 Diapers plus 6 Inserts, One-Size<br /> Alva Baby 6pcs Pack Washable Cloth Diaper with 2 Inserts<br /> LBB Baby Reusable Boy Pocket Cloth Diapers, 6 pcs + 6 Inserts</p> <p>Inserts:<br /> Thirsties Stay-Dry Duo Insert, White, Size One (6-18 lbs)<br /> Thirsties Hemp Inserts 2 Pack, Large 18-40 lbs<br /> Thirsties 3 Pack Boys Fab Doublers Soft Cotton Velour, Small</p> <p>Total of 21 pockets and 26 inserts</p> <p>AIO/Hybrid:<br /> Kissaluvs Cotton Fleece Hybrid One Size Contour Diaper<br /> Kissaluvs Cotton Fleece Hybrid One Size Contour Diaper<br /> Bumgenius Freetime Cloth Diapers 6 Pack </p> <p>Total of 6 All In Ones, 2 hybrids </p>