Did I hear right? Cloth diapers???

Yes sir, I'm using cloth diapers! I decided a while ago while taking out one of many full garbage bags of diapers that this is ridiculous. I am adding this much to the garbage of the world twice a week or so, and am wreaking havoc on our budget replacing all that garbage with new ones that just end up in the same place. I don't know why I didn't feel this way with Daelyn, but for some reason it's bothering me this time around. Maybe, because of some great friends who have exposed me to the world of cloth, I am educated on the ease of use of the new generation of diapers and don't run away screaming at the idea of cloth. I researched these new diapers, the cost, the laundry techniques, and all that is involved and decided I wanted to try. There are so many different brands, and so many kinds; prefolds (which are basically rectangle pieces of absorbent material folded and secured) or fitted with covers, all in ones, pocket diapers, one size, or sized to fit it and it goes on. I decided to go with one size pocket diapers. The are basically just like disposables, except that you have an insert to put in a pocket, and that is what absorbs. It has it's own cover and does up with snaps or velcro which ever you prefer. I got a few different brands to try out and see which I like best or what does and doesn't work. A couple of them are velcro, the rest are snaps. I got some off Etsy, that are home made, and some from stores that are Brand Name.

Yesterday was my first day using them and it was fun and successful! I used four diapers, with only one leak. I think I may have left him a little longer than I should, or maybe he just peed more than usual. It was a small leak and nothing major. And no Poop yet! *knock on wood* LOL I know he will, but hopefully not while in the cloth. There are flushable liners you can get to put inside that will keep them from staining and make disposing of the poop much easier. I have them on order so hopefully they'll be here soon. I'm not using them %100 of the time to start with and probably won't... well who knows, but for right now I'll use disposables for when we go out, and for over night. I'll have to build the trust on those times. Oh and the hubby says he won't change cloth diapers but I have a feeling I'll be able to get him too. It really is easy. Here's a pic of my big boy now in his Happy Heiney's Cow Print velcro pocket diaper. This is also his three month picture with Stripes the Tiger a little late. I guess you can't see the diaper to well so I'll have to take better ones tomorrow. Oh and don't let the furrowed brow fool you, that is his default face. :)

I'll try to update with my reviews on the different brands as I get used to them.

I already have one I'm not sure I'm fond of...