tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post7135888076285110197..comments2023-02-16T02:22:45.709-08:00Comments on StuLand: I don't talk about pee enough on my blog. so...Stu Chasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312041945248368734noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-88637308619918203542009-12-04T11:48:45.655-08:002009-12-04T11:48:45.655-08:00My baby girl was in cloth from birth, and I didn&#...My baby girl was in cloth from birth, and I didn't wash my cloth diapers...we used a diaper service. They are becoming increasingly popular (again), and that is so cool for a full time working mom like myself. If you don't have the time to wash, but still want your little one in cloth, look into a diaper service near you. <br /><br />Great post...good luck!Marcelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702257157855111425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-12399833840470789032009-12-03T11:07:52.926-08:002009-12-03T11:07:52.926-08:00I too heave heard from a lot of mums that they did...I too heave heard from a lot of mums that they didn't go through with cloth because of stubborn dads :( Hopefully I can help convert a few more males of the species ;)Stu Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312041945248368734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-53430448045823889292009-12-03T09:46:12.719-08:002009-12-03T09:46:12.719-08:00Congrats on being a finalist! Its so nice to hear...Congrats on being a finalist! Its so nice to hear that someone else's little one was in cloth from the get-go! Its also great to hear from a dad that is not challenging. I have so many friends that claim they can't use cloth diapers b/c their husbands refuse...Green Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882093374736961628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-84550738463547857122009-12-03T08:00:47.134-08:002009-12-03T08:00:47.134-08:00Great post Stu!
I think I've dealt with leaks ...Great post Stu!<br />I think I've dealt with leaks more often when using disposables than cloth diapers. I do make my daughter's cloth diapers myself though and they've almost never leaked because they're a great fit and are very absorbent. Actually, for the past year or so, I haven't even been using a cover with the diapers at home. I just check her pants or diaper more frequently. <br /><br />When we didn't have a washer and dryer for 5 weeks, we mostly used bamboo fleece inserts (ones that you trifold) with snug-fitting covers since I had to wash diapers by hand. Those inserts dry a lot faster than fitted diapers which I usually use, and to make them softer I briefly rubbed the fabric together. Bamboo fleece is one of the softest fabrics out there, so it's a great choice if you can't use a dryer. <br /><br />Good luck!Nessie | Northern Babyhttp://www.northernbaby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-16235149740219150262009-12-03T07:25:04.025-08:002009-12-03T07:25:04.025-08:00I've definitely had more blowouts with disposa...I've definitely had more blowouts with disposables than I have with cloth, but there is a learning curve ;)<br />Good luck in the contest!Dionnahttp://www.codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-848104676940383962009-12-01T14:00:07.825-08:002009-12-01T14:00:07.825-08:00I definitely think I've been peed on at the sa...I definitely think I've been peed on at the same rate with disposables vs. cloth... and we have some great pictures of cute diapers drying (and bleaching!) in the sun...Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-25187277844125628012009-12-01T13:36:23.972-08:002009-12-01T13:36:23.972-08:00I have saved approx $2000 by using cloth diapers o...I have saved approx $2000 by using cloth diapers on my two girls for five years (same set). It was indeed hard to pay that $500 up front but man oh man has it paid off. Plus I will likely get even more money back when I consign them after this one is out of them (which should be very very soon!)Melodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859568015767404451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-15809238011287383012009-12-01T11:57:04.807-08:002009-12-01T11:57:04.807-08:00Nice one, Stu!
We tried the cloth diapers for our...Nice one, Stu! <br />We tried the cloth diapers for our first daughter - made a major investment in some hippy store in Toronto and brought a suitcase full back to France. We were happy with the diapers: they did up with snaps, were in a fashionable unbleached cotten with various cheerful covers, and made for a cute plump butt, as you mentioned. <br />However, the electricity bill for the dryer nearly killed us! Waayyy too expensive. And those things are about as comfortable as wearing newspaper if you hang them to dry. . . And fabric softener made them absorb nada. <br /> Long story marginally shorter: daughter #2 is in disposables. I KNOW, I'm the worst. I promise to potty train her at 11.5 months to make up for it ;-)<br />Maybe if we had one of those fabulous North American dryers that didn't take 3 hours to dry 10 diapers. . . <br />If kid #3 arrives in Canada we'll be back on the cloth.<br />Good luck with the contest!Lindsay Lemon-Yukesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-50440094127188950622009-12-01T10:15:35.624-08:002009-12-01T10:15:35.624-08:00I hear ya Monika. On the occasions that we do use ...I hear ya Monika. On the occasions that we do use disposables, we are fully aware that we can still end up with a blowout! No diaper has been designed yet that can stop a perfect 'Poonami' storm :) <br />aStu Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312041945248368734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-31419957584398818652009-12-01T08:19:10.419-08:002009-12-01T08:19:10.419-08:00We use cloth diapers 80% of the time and I have to...We use cloth diapers 80% of the time and I have to say I get more of those badges of honor on my leg when my new little guy is wearing disposables. The last blow out was absolutely incredible and makes me wonder if it really is that convenient to even bother with using anything BUT cloth!<br /><br />good luck stu, its always a pleasure to read your blog :)<br />monikaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-58300759011577424522009-11-30T11:28:05.168-08:002009-11-30T11:28:05.168-08:00as an aging, now, grandparental can't believe ...as an aging, now, grandparental can't believe how classy diapers have become! Colour choices, folds/no folds, NO PINS! Gone are the hazards of mouthfuls of pins whilst using hands to control writhing child and hopefully avoiding bodily injury to both parties. <br />Good luck Stoo!Non techiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16977992835841904080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-55317887185086859012009-11-30T01:35:29.361-08:002009-11-30T01:35:29.361-08:00Oh, I remember these dilemma's well! The wet l...Oh, I remember these dilemma's well! The wet legs, vast choice of what brand to go for, how cute he looked in those funny colours! Great fun! Thanks for posting on this. Brought back fun memories. I stand with you as a mum been covered in 'wee fun'!<br /><br />- JanelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-48239167576069365612009-11-30T00:20:25.542-08:002009-11-30T00:20:25.542-08:00Not that I have kids (or are planning any in the n...Not that I have kids (or are planning any in the near future), but knowing how both my brothers have used them, I've looked into it here in England. <br />And I have to say, the choices are rubbish! Not much to go on, that's for sure. I've been suggesting it to pregnant friends- if enough people want them, competitions bound to start!!Karinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-72213092738589127072009-11-29T20:59:51.887-08:002009-11-29T20:59:51.887-08:00AND HEY DANIELLE - like lets discuss the differenc...AND HEY DANIELLE - like lets discuss the difference between one kid and two plus kids....all of a sudden washing diapers loses the appeal!Mrs. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643810171452022761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-62157819500439190302009-11-29T20:57:02.512-08:002009-11-29T20:57:02.512-08:00Wait till you have TWO kids diapers in the pail - ...Wait till you have TWO kids diapers in the pail - and one of those kids is a 2 year old. Lifting the lid off, the smell BURNS THE NOSTRIL HAIRS (great if you are man with long nose hairs). One of the girls leaked onto a friend's pant leg and she freaked out - I was incredulous - it's sterile!Mrs. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643810171452022761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-74561199760250627932009-11-28T16:55:47.353-08:002009-11-28T16:55:47.353-08:00Great post, Stu. While it has been a long road fo...Great post, Stu. While it has been a long road for me, I am thrilled to be CDing my third baby in diapers I am happy about :)<br />I really do hope that you do well in the contest... and if I don't win... I hope it's you ;)Bloggy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17146550190793905169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-36944889232056425802009-11-28T12:23:18.339-08:002009-11-28T12:23:18.339-08:00Thanks for the comments folks; if you want to see ...Thanks for the comments folks; if you want to see some other 'dad' perspective chatter on this blog, you need only look under the tag 'Sacha' to see a few examples. one of my faves is an old post advocating breastfeeding. it's at http://stuland.blogspot.com/2008/08/staying-abreast-of-issues.htmlStu Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312041945248368734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-46279695984754377312009-11-28T11:09:28.488-08:002009-11-28T11:09:28.488-08:00Great post!! It's so true - experimenting with...Great post!! It's so true - experimenting with different styles and brands of diapers is a great way to find what works. For us, we have quite the mix of styles, something for every occasion, and our youngest is now wearing many of her older brother's diapers, lol. Good luck in the contest!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16982711914347751748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-63288707291432641402009-11-28T10:49:37.825-08:002009-11-28T10:49:37.825-08:00I say anything that keeps me from cost comparisons...I say anything that keeps me from cost comparisons that involve Wal-Mart or Costco is fab. Perhaps that's the real reason I use cloth.The Accidental Pharmacisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934898401119225991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-71785321915013308102009-11-28T10:15:51.699-08:002009-11-28T10:15:51.699-08:00Thanks for participating in our contest! It's ...Thanks for participating in our contest! It's always great to hear a dad's perspective on cloth diapering. One of the biggest obstacles we face in attempting to get parents to give cloth a try is concern with the time commitment. Many haven't seen how far cloth diapers have come and that they really can be just as easy to use as disposables!!<br /><br />Good luck!Parenting By Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04532815059509788858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-85534580825555719002009-11-28T09:29:38.063-08:002009-11-28T09:29:38.063-08:00okay, I agree with your standpoint 100%, but for t...okay, I agree with your standpoint 100%, but for those parents dealing with a lot of other things at the time of baby's arrival, a large investment and 'shopping around time' may not always be an option.<br /><br />I recycle, I compost, I now grow some of my own food, I walk to the store and walk my kids to school in ANY weather, I won't buy certain products if it has wasteful packaging and I've been the Queen of the cloth shopping bag long before anyone else seemed to care. But, I used disposable diapers for my kids. Am I happy about it? No. Do I regret it? No. I regret the waste, but not my choice to do what I had to to stay sane and keep everything else in my life healthy.<br /><br />What really needs to happen, is to take the cloth vs. disposable decision away from the parents and force the manufacturers to create something convenient we can afford - both monetarily and ecologically.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10086342153409641635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-47936969958887692302009-11-28T09:18:31.203-08:002009-11-28T09:18:31.203-08:00well that's too bad to hear! we're really ...well that's too bad to hear! we're really happy with them! admittedly, it is a bit of an 'up-front' cost, but over the long haul, the diapers definitely pay for themselves! And as for laundry, well... one already has to do so much laundry with a baby that an extra load of diapers doesn't really factor in!Stu Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312041945248368734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466423.post-82139394832751905382009-11-28T07:43:44.711-08:002009-11-28T07:43:44.711-08:00Well Stu it is true. Definitely a longterm investm...Well Stu it is true. Definitely a longterm investment. I wanted to do cloth but I think everyones negative attitude towards me steered me in the other direction. And the first year of diapers was provided for me from my baby shower and yup all disposable. i do regret it. <br />anyways good luck with the contest.Lindsay Van Boomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742324852386146314noreply@blogger.com