Day 6: Flats and Handwashing Challenge – #flatschallenge #clothdiapers
Truth be told, all of Jett's AIOs, Pockets, Fitteds, and Prefolds are in storage! We just have too big of a stash to bring to my parents' house while we wait on the closing of our home. It's not always easy to live in someone else's house and cloth diaper, especially if they're not 100% behind you using their washer and dryer for diapers (we don't have that problem here, mom has offered her machine up!!). The good news is, this flat challenge came at a great time, because it's so easy to wash and dry these diapers upstairs in…
Day 5: Flats and Handwashing Challenge – #flatschallenge #clothdiapers
This is the third night, this week, that the water has gone out. My mom called, and they said they were sending a technician, but they had no idea why the neighborhood keeps losing water. The main thing I've learned this week is to wash early! Once everyone gets home from school and work, starts cooking dinner and getting showers, there's a good possibility that we're losing water!! Today's Flat Lineup! In all seriousness, though, the main two things that I've learned during this challenge are: I don't really have to pack my entire diaper stash when I head out…
Day 4: Flats and Handwashing Challenge – #flatschallenge #clothdiapers
One of the things that we were discussing yesterday on our local Flats & Handwashing page is how, for the most part, we love the challenge, and we'll more than likely continue to use flats. While the handwashing part isn't all that bad, it's the general consensus that we'll probably stick to our washers and dryers once we're done! I definitely don't mind handwashing right now, for this week, but once it's over, it will be nice to have a break. I am thankful that I have a washer and dryer for the days that I just don't have much…
Day 3: Flats and Handwashing Challenge – #flatschallenge #clothdiapers
Well, the good news we have water tonight! We didn't lose pressure like we did last night! Of all weeks to lose water, two nights in a row, we lose it during the flats challenge!! We shall persevere! I like to use flats a couple of ways! I like the origami fold when I'm looking for a quick fold that I don't have to think about. I think it's because I'm more used to folding this way. I also like to use the kite fold, but for some reason, I always have to take a look an already folded diaper,…
Day 2: Flats and Handwashing Challenge – #flatschallenge #clothdiapers
Day two of the Second Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge went much like day one!! I was able to get yesterday's set of dirty diapers washed this morning when the water was back on, and started on my way to a day of flats and covers again! Low and behold, right after dinner tonight, the SAME thing happened with the water! All of a sudden, there was very little water pressure, and we had to wait forever for just enough water to get about an inch worth to bathe the boys! I guess I will be washing today's set in…
Day 1: Flats and Handwashing Challenge – #flatschallenge #clothdiapers
Today marked the beginning of the Second Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge! I decided to take part in the flat challenge because I wanted to pay homage to our fore-mothers. We spend so much time searching for the diapers that's going to be the easiest to put on, the fastest to wash and dry, the easiest for our husbands and care givers. But really, having to handwash flat diapers and covers really isn't that much more of a challenge (when you have a exclusively breastfed baby) than using modern cloth diapers and machines. If you really stop and think about it, cloth diapering isn't…
Second Annual Flat and Handwashing Diaper Challenge | #clothdiapers #FlatsChallenge #ecofriendly
So you say you can't afford cloth diapers. You don't have a washing machine? Oh, you're dryer's No problem! Seriously. No problem. Why? Well, I'm glad you asked. You don't have to have money to cloth diaper your baby. ...and I'm going to prove it! The Second Annual Flat and Handwashing Diaper Challenge is coming up the week of May 21-27, and I, along with several of my local friends, are joining in on the fun to prove to the world that cloth diapering can be done: on a small small small budget without a washing machine without a dryer…
Little Monsters One Size Pocket Diapers Review & Giveaway (5/17) #clothdiapers
I'm always on the lookout for new diapers to share with my readers as well as my local cloth diapering group, so when I was given the opportunity to try a Little Monsters One Size Pocket Diaper, I didn't think twice. Little Monsters are pocket diapers with adorable appliqued/embroidered animals on the bottom! About Little Monsters: Little ones are known to make mighty messes, but with this reusable pocket diaper, cleanup can be eco-friendly, affordable and not to mention incredibly cute! Leak-proof and unquestionably durable, this diaper features a laminated shell and cozy soft interior. Multiple rows of snaps allow…