Cloth diaper question

(This is kind of OT; but I know there are some cloth users here.)

Emily is 10 weeks old now, and has been blessing us with huge chunks of
sleep at night - often, no kidding, 10 hours at a time. While this is
pretty nice for Mom and Dad, it does tend o leave her with an
uncomfortably wet diaper first thing in the morning. I've seen
overnight disposable diapers, but not for babies under 20 pounds or
so. Emily is about 11 pounds, and is very tall and thin (50th
percentile in weight, 90th in height).

Does anybody have a suggestion from the world of cloth? I've browsed
naturalbabies.com and seen a few things that look workable; but
they're not cheap, and I'd hate to spend a lot of money on experiments.
(Well, actually, I think I'd really enjoy it; but it's not in the baby
budget! ;-))

TIA,

Liz & Emily (5/25/04)


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"No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings. Man's reason and
spirit have often solved the seemingly unsolvable - and we believe they
can do it again." -- John F. Kennedy, 6/10/1963

Elizabeth H Bonesteel spake thusly
(This is kind of OT; but I know there are some cloth users here.)

Emily is 10 weeks old now, and has been blessing us with huge chunks of
sleep at night - often, no kidding, 10 hours at a time. While this is
pretty nice for Mom and Dad, it does tend o leave her with an
uncomfortably wet diaper first thing in the morning. I've seen
overnight disposable diapers, but not for babies under 20 pounds or
so. Emily is about 11 pounds, and is very tall and thin (50th
percentile in weight, 90th in height).

Does anybody have a suggestion from the world of cloth?

Probably not worth suggesting as they're based in NZ, but I have my son
(now 13 weeks old) in a size 1 fitted Snazzipants nappy/diaper with a
booster and Bummis pull-on cover (Whisper pant). He's been wearing this
since he was 9 weeks old and 12lbs, and he sleeps 10-11 hours. More
info: http://www.snazzipants.co.nz/
--
Maggie

"Elizabeth H Bonesteel" wrote in message
...
(This is kind of OT; but I know there are some cloth users here.)

Emily is 10 weeks old now, and has been blessing us with huge chunks of
sleep at night - often, no kidding, 10 hours at a time. While this is
pretty nice for Mom and Dad, it does tend o leave her with an
uncomfortably wet diaper first thing in the morning. I've seen
overnight disposable diapers, but not for babies under 20 pounds or
so. Emily is about 11 pounds, and is very tall and thin (50th
percentile in weight, 90th in height).

Does anybody have a suggestion from the world of cloth? I've browsed
naturalbabies.com and seen a few things that look workable; but
they're not cheap, and I'd hate to spend a lot of money on experiments.
(Well, actually, I think I'd really enjoy it; but it's not in the baby
budget! ;-))


Hi Liz,

We use a combination of Fuzzibunz and Wonderoos at night. They are
expensive, but they do work great. I have 4 Fuzzibunz and 3 Wonderoos, but
could probably get away with 4 pocket dipes total. Wonderoos are supposed to
be one size fits all, which would theoretically make them cheaper. For some
babies, they seem to work until toilet traning, but I don't think that'll be
the case for us. I got mine at naturalbabies - her prices are good. I also
bought some used from the diaperforums at diaperpin.com. You can also check
out reviews of dipers on this site - very helpful.


Good luck!
Michelle

Elizabeth H Bonesteel wrote:

(This is kind of OT; but I know there are some cloth users here.)

Emily is 10 weeks old now, and has been blessing us with huge chunks of
sleep at night - often, no kidding, 10 hours at a time. While this is
pretty nice for Mom and Dad, it does tend o leave her with an
uncomfortably wet diaper first thing in the morning. I've seen
overnight disposable diapers, but not for babies under 20 pounds or
so. Emily is about 11 pounds, and is very tall and thin (50th
percentile in weight, 90th in height).

Does anybody have a suggestion from the world of cloth? I've browsed
naturalbabies.com and seen a few things that look workable; but
they're not cheap, and I'd hate to spend a lot of money on experiments.
(Well, actually, I think I'd really enjoy it; but it's not in the baby
budget! ;-))

TIA,

Liz & Emily (5/25/04)




You might want to check out the inserts that you can use with both
disposables and cloth. They basically just provide an extra layer.
I've heard that some people like to use them at night for extra
protection. As for where to buy them... Online, for sure, and I've
seen them in some stores (I'm in Ontario, Canada, though - not sure
where you are). They basically just look like a big roll of toilet
paper. ;-) I don't have experience yet, though! I'm just parroting
what I've heard and read before.

Vicky Bilaniuk wrote:

Elizabeth H Bonesteel wrote:

(This is kind of OT; but I know there are some cloth users here.)

Emily is 10 weeks old now, and has been blessing us with huge chunks of
sleep at night - often, no kidding, 10 hours at a time. While this is
pretty nice for Mom and Dad, it does tend o leave her with an
uncomfortably wet diaper first thing in the morning. I've seen
overnight disposable diapers, but not for babies under 20 pounds or
so. Emily is about 11 pounds, and is very tall and thin (50th
percentile in weight, 90th in height).

Does anybody have a suggestion from the world of cloth? I've browsed
naturalbabies.com and seen a few things that look workable; but
they're not cheap, and I'd hate to spend a lot of money on experiments.
(Well, actually, I think I'd really enjoy it; but it's not in the baby
budget! ;-))
TIA,

Liz & Emily (5/25/04)




You might want to check out the inserts that you can use with both
disposables and cloth. They basically just provide an extra layer. I've
heard that some people like to use them at night for extra protection.
As for where to buy them... Online, for sure, and I've seen them in
some stores (I'm in Ontario, Canada, though - not sure where you are).
They basically just look like a big roll of toilet paper. ;-) I don't
have experience yet, though! I'm just parroting what I've heard and
read before.

Oh I forgot to mention that you can get both disposable and washable
inserts (and apparently some disposables can be washed a couple of times
before needing to be thrown out). The washable ones just look like a
little pad made of cloth. I have not seen those ones in stores, though.
I've only seem them only online.

Vicky Bilaniuk wrote:

I've only seem them only online.

Please excuse my repetitive redundancy.

wrote:

Does anybody have a suggestion from the world of cloth? I've browsed
naturalbabies.com and seen a few things that look workable; but
they're not cheap, and I'd hate to spend a lot of money on experiments.

I haven't used them myself, but I've heard good things about fleece liners, and
there's no reason for them to be expensive. Just get a remnant of fleece (a
couple bucks) at a fabric store and cut it up. No hemming or anything.

--Helen

"H Schinske" wrote in message
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wrote:

Does anybody have a suggestion from the world of cloth? I've browsed
naturalbabies.com and seen a few things that look workable; but
they're not cheap, and I'd hate to spend a lot of money on experiments.

I haven't used them myself, but I've heard good things about fleece
liners, and
there's no reason for them to be expensive. Just get a remnant of fleece
(a
couple bucks) at a fabric store and cut it up. No hemming or anything.

Or use a fleece baby blanket. Or cut up an outgrown fleece sleep gown.

I use these inside every diaper, and they do help keep the wet off the baby.
I bought a fleece throw at TJ Maxx (but a lot of grocery stores now carry
the equivalent for $5) and cut it up. If I were doing it again, and had a
lot of fleece to use, I'd have cut shaped ones (I use shaped diapers) but I
just cut 5"x10" rectangles. They do get pilly after a number of washings.

--angela

In article ,
Maggie wrote:

Probably not worth suggesting as they're based in NZ, but I have my son
(now 13 weeks old) in a size 1 fitted Snazzipants nappy/diaper with a
booster and Bummis pull-on cover (Whisper pant). He's been wearing this
since he was 9 weeks old and 12lbs, and he sleeps 10-11 hours. More
info: http://www.snazzipants.co.nz/

Thanks - it's a nice site!

What I learned from reading is that it's the microfleece that's the
key - that will keep her dry if she has sufficient layers underneath.
Does that sound right?

Liz & Rmily (5/25/04)

--

"No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings. Man's reason and
spirit have often solved the seemingly unsolvable - and we believe they
can do it again." -- John F. Kennedy, 6/10/1963

In article ,
Shelly wrote:


We use a combination of Fuzzibunz and Wonderoos at night. They are
expensive, but they do work great. I have 4 Fuzzibunz and 3 Wonderoos, but
could probably get away with 4 pocket dipes total. Wonderoos are supposed to
be one size fits all, which would theoretically make them cheaper. For some
babies, they seem to work until toilet traning, but I don't think that'll be
the case for us. I got mine at naturalbabies - her prices are good. I also
bought some used from the diaperforums at diaperpin.com. You can also check
out reviews of dipers on this site - very helpful.

Thanks for the words of experience, and for the web site - I will check
it out.

Liz & Emily (5/25/04)

--

"No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings. Man's reason and
spirit have often solved the seemingly unsolvable - and we believe they
can do it again." -- John F. Kennedy, 6/10/1963