Here is what I am currently pondering... I have 6 disposable diapers and 7 Pull-Ups left (a Pull-Up is like a disposable diaper, only the child steps into it). Kenna is 31 months....we are at the beginning of toilet training (and have been, since March).Now what? I was SO SURE when I opened my last case of diapers that that would be it....then end!
I have toilet trained (I am not actually sure how to describe the process of toilet training my children, since their consent is pivotal here, and if I describe it as "I toilet trained..."...well, anyway, you can get the idea)...2 children already, and thought I had it down.
I was so, so sure we would be done. However, expectations can be a dangerous thing. As is clearly being demonstrated to me. We have had 1 success in over 2 months. My schedule is stupidly busy. I have two other children getting into mischief, and #3 will invariably scream "I need to peeeeeeee" when I am in the middle of cooking something that can't be left, or I am doing something that is AS difficult to leave. Compounded by the fact that she REFUSES to sit on the "potty" for more than..say 45 seconds at a time, compounded by having 1 sister sitting on either side of you screaming "Go Kenna! Hurry Kenna! Let your pee out! I think she peed!"...well, you can get the idea I think! While I am glad they want to be supportive....it stresses me out, and I am not the one trying to pee!
So now what?
One of the few regrets I have in my parenting is that we never used cloth diapers....and I can't decide if things have just really changed since 2003, or if I just never looked that hard. My husband was totally unsupportive of cloth diapering (unusual for him, since he is so easygoing)...and I was overwhelmed with new parenthood....and well, here we are. It's a bit late in the process to go and stock up on cloth diapers.....
Yet, when I looked at cloth training pants JEEZ! EXPENSIVE! $18 for a pair? I would need 8-10 or so.....and I just can't justify it. I figure a case of diapers costs me about $40 CA and a box of Pull-Ups is about $30CA.....so that would give me $70....anyone have any non-disposable ideas of what I might use for the next few months to get us through this period?
I started snooping around, and there isn't much available in second hand diapers...but pre-folds, or flats are pretty cheap. I found a great link for how to fold them : http://www.diaperware.com/picturepages/flatfolding.htm
I am wondering if they are a good way to go? Seems like all you need would be: probably 12 or so and a couple of covers? I had a snoop around today....and Kushies has flat diapers for $14.70 for 6 (see pic)....then a couple of covers at $7.50.....would still put me at less than $70...if they WORK!....
Have you tried "flats" or "pre-folds"? Where did you get them, and what do you think? Any ideas on what I might use/purchase, that would still fit my budget?
Dear Mrs. T, :)
ReplyDeleteI got infant pre-fold second hand from a lady and I ordered my toddler pre-folds from www.cozybums.ca. I like pre-folds because they clean well, they are cheap compared to other cloth diapers and you can reuse the same cover throughout the day if there are no poops. I bought 12 pre-folds, four covers and four AMP hemp inserts (nighttime) for $130 CAD. I anticipate it will be a while before Monkey is potty trained which is how I justified the expense.
So far I like them and they are working well (no leaks so far!). I do diaper laundry every two days since I'm cloth diapering both Monkey and Sweetpea.
One con is that Monkey can't remove his dipe easily if he wants to pee on the potty (this frustrates potty training attempts). And when he does remove the dipe it takes a little more time to put back on compared to a pull up.
Getting used cloth diapers or training pants can save a chunk of money. At times you can comes across some at thrift stores (not often) or online. I have a few dipes I can pass on to you that are too small for my chunky Monkey and too big for Sweetpea.
Training pants are expensive! I have never used Kushies. You should check out www.diaperpin.com for dipe reviews etc. Hope this helps!
I second Josee on prefolds. They do clean well, dry fast. I've noticed that you line dry your clothes. Prefolds would dry in a couple hours or less on a nice sunny day. Prefolds might be a better choice than flats. No need to fold...and fold...and fold. But then again, like anything, you get used to it. I have Blanka in a combination of prefolds and fitteds. Then I switch between two covers all day...and actually, for several days the same two covers. I have Blanka in wool covers. Wool is spendy but I like that it's a 100% breathable solution. I doubt my note will be too helpful to you as you're looking for something more shortterm but thought I would weigh in anyway.
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