I'm not pregnant and am nowhere having kids at the moment (aside from furbabies), but I found this super fascinating! I will definitely consider using cloth diapers when I have children
Cloth diapers are a great way to save money and protect the environment! You are saving thousands of dollars and preventing thousands of diapers from being put into landfill. Such a great video 🥰
We loooooooved cloth diapering our daughter when she was little. We saved all the diapers and are now going to use them on baby sister. We're hoping to use them from birth this time, last time we used them from about week 5. Have you looked into EC (elimination communication)? We did a lighter/easier version where we sat baby on the potty (from 5 weeks) whenever we changed her diaper, and after a short while she totally caught on and would from then most often go poop on the potty. It saved us a lot of hassle having to deal with poopy diapers. I urge everyone to give it a go, it's easier than having to learn baby's signs and signal (ec at its core) for when they need to go potty.
I have a 6 month old & he’s started playing with solids recently. We started having a hard time getting the diapers clean & we started storing the dirty diapers in a trash can with water & vinegar. When I throw them in the washer I dump the vinegar water in with them & do a rinse & then heavy wash. This makes them so clean! Before we were doing 2 heavy washes.
A trick for poo diapers is to place a disposable (or fabric/ one reusable wipe) square inside the diaper. If you are using disposable the majority of the poo is simply thrown away. If using fabric these can be separated into a soaking bucket first. I have also seen people reuse and wash the extra over of material if the diaper is just wet, but throw away if soiled! All up to preference but makes a huge difference and means a lot less scrubbing or extra washes equalling the diapers lasting longer!!
Love this video and the realness. I feel like cloth diapering gets the same stigma as breastfeeding....in the way that people think it has to be all or nothing. We put cloth ones on my son for daytime and use bamboo based disposable ones just for night and travel. It works for us and is a happy middle ground. And buying them second hand is super affordable. I go back and forth between loving insert diapers and all in one ones. Thanks for bringing awareness to a topic that intimidates so many people!
A great tip for night nappies is little lambs bamboo nappies. They are a 2 in one system. I used a fleece cover as these I found last the best over night. It can be very hit and miss and we sometimes used natural disposables at night too. Wool covers are great for nighttime too.
Once he’s older and needs more absorbency, I really recommend Muslin Flats from Green Mountain Diapers! They work from babyhood through potty training. ❤️ Love that you’re helping cloth become mainstream!
@@NikkiPhillippi hi nikki... Im from uruguay and ache like u... But here cant fund a doctor that dont want to overload with medicine... Can u pls explain ur pain journey to us? What u have, aches, injuties, meds exercise vitamins u use for pain etc... Thanks
Pleaseeeee make a video on the reusable wipes ! I just had my 3rd child and since i was pregnant i was looking into using them while I’m home (which is always, cause I’m a stay at home mom 😅, even before the ‘unnameable’ situation) ! Loved this video ! Much love 💗
I started cloth diaper with one to try it out.(blubbery) Immediately loved it. Theres just this feeling about washing and folding my baby's diapers that i can explain. Makes me feel happy. blubbery is a bit pricy for my budget. so i bought the alva baby pack. Been using them for 2 months now and have no complaints. Small tip sunbleach will take off all staings. When poop gets more like poop poop.
I love how absolutely candid you are about motherhood and everything that goes with it. I am not a mother, but I love seeing the realness in preparation for motherhood.
Seventh generation is a natural detergent and they have a heavy duty one that works great for cloth diapers! I have a friend who used it on her diapers and I plan on using it once my little one is here.
Arm and hammer is my go to detergent they have a “free & clear” detergent specifically for sensitive skin. I think it’s a good middle ground between natural & like legit detergent. You might want to check it out!
You look like a legit goddess wow. Im so sorry your neck has not been well at all. This pandemic is giving me the most gratitude for the littlest things like home workouts, and going to the store and not leaving without not getting half of my grocery list. Never ever take anything that’s hard to do right now and go places. Having to hold your baby is the littlest thing and so sad you couldn’t. I want to wish you a Happy Birthday your a Taurus and I’m Gemini so we’re gonna have our first quarantine birthday’s together i hope it’s a great day nonetheless!
I'm 22 weeks pregnant now and have been dabbling with the idea of cloth diapers but thought it would be a lot of work. You changed my mind, this seems to have so many benefits! My baby boy will have some cute cloth diapers :) Thank you!
Your going to need both Alva baby inserts as he gets older and hemp is AMAZING for when he starts being more of a heavy wetter! We always used hemp at night along with a microfiber insert and it worked great!
I’ve cloth diapered 3 babies from infancy to potty train. We use Alva pockets exclusively! What I would say is : yes 18 if fine! BUT if you can have closer to 30, the diapers will get used less per child, and will not need replaced for YEARS. I have the same diapers that I bought for my first baby and they still are in wonderful condition. I don’t baby mine either! We use tide, and dry in the dryer on medium heat! In 2019, I had my 2year old, 1yr old, and newborn ALL in Alva cloth diapers! Saves us thousands. Formula poop is water solvable just like breastmilk poop. :)
I'm due in August to have my first and I looked into cloth diapering about 5 years ago when we first decided we wanted kids. Now that we're finally here, I have them in my Amazon cart and I'm so excited to finally get to cloth diaper! Your passion for cloth diapering at the beginning of this vid makes me so happy! I'm glad I'm not the only one excited to do poopy laundry! 😁
Came back to this video right after ordering my cloth diapers for my 10 month old. I’m so excited. Just got a few to try out and make sure it’s for us before buying a plethora...but I’m seriously so excited to start this!
Cloth diapers are amazing! And you’re 100% right, they are SO much easier to use than you’d expect. There is a price range for everyone, “China cheapies” like Alva, Bumgenius, $30+ for Blueberry or Smartbottoms or $40+ for work at home mom diapers. You want good detergent because you’re washing the dirtiest laundry you’d ever wash - literal poop. As baby gets older you may find the microfiber inserts aren’t cutting it and you get leaks. Prefolds are an awesome and natural fiber to use! Hemp is also great for night time. Be careful ordering Bamboo/Charcoal Bamboo from amazon - be sure to check the fiber content. A lot of times it’s just a very thin layer of of bamboo terry and a microfiber core. We cloth diapers both babies and now I sew them for a business! They’re addicting!
thank you for the information. I'm pregnant and i've been tossing the idea of cloth diapering around. I think im at least going to try if it doesnt work its not the end of the world. I love how you always have a realistic approach to life. Random but I live in Nashville too :)
My baby boy is 9 weeks old and I LOVE cloth nappies/diapers. I'm using a mix of muslins, prefolds and wraps, all in ones and pocket nappies. Pocket nappies are my favourite so far. Anyone UK based and like the look of these Alva pocket nappies...I really recommend Little Lamb. They're good value, made in the UK and the quality is amazing.
I loved little lambs. Although I didn’t rate the covers. The elastic on the legs was very harsh as it’s a double gusset. I don’t think I tried their pocket nappies. Just the bamboo nappies with a cover. I preferred fleece or minky covers
Great info! I cloth diapered both of my daughters using the same diaper stash. One tip though - the reason most detergent isn’t good for cloth diapers is because it can cause a buildup that makes the inserts and covers repel liquid. So the pee just pours out the leg holes. We used powdered Tide (only a few tablespoons) which was recommended at the time. And girl - try a BumGenius. OMG.
As someone who cloth diapered for almost two years, the Alva Baby diapers held up the best. I never dried mine in the dryer at least not the shells and I always just used Tide detergent.
Hey Nikki! I’m not a mom but I used to nanny for a wonderful family of three kids and the two year old was wearing hybrid cloth diapers (I believe that’s what they’re called). The “inserts” were directly on the little one’s bottom and it was suuuper soft and comfortable. Plus it was easier to change because most of the time I only had to change the insert and not the whole diaper (unless there was leakage). I also found it easier to clean the poop off since again I was only cleaning the insert and not the whole diaper, which would’ve been very bulky and difficult to do in my opinion. Mind you she was two years old and was eating solids so her poops were completely different from a new born! Just thought I would share my experience. I love you and your wonderful family ❤️
I loooved this video, Nikki! Thank you for being so real, and putting this out there even though you don't feel super well versed in the topic yet. I'm cloth diapering my first, and it's been tough (mine have been leaking a lot - but I did get them secondhand). I appreciated that you said you don't do anything special to wash them, as that was a huuuge reason I was afraid to start using cloth diapers. I agree that it feels really good to use them, and that disposables do seem like throwing away money. Thank you for uploading!
Love seeing a popular RUclipsr talk about this! Our first baby's due 7th July and I've been researching cloth nappies for months and slowly building up my stash ❤️ it's such a lovely thing to be passionate about too, there's so many friendly cloth bum mum's out there! Xx
We've been using the Alva baby diapers for about 6 months as well and we have 24. We wash them every 2-3 days and we haven't noticed a significant difference in our water or electric bill. Like maybe $5 a month? Sooooo worth it. With disposables we can easily spend $60/month.
My husband and I are talking about starting to try to have our first baby this year and you make me even more excited! Your enthusiasm about all things mom life is so contagious and I adore it! Sending your beautiful little family all the love 💕
Love the video! Very informative. My perspective as an infant "teacher" AKA care taker in a Pennsylvania Daycare: If you plan to use cloth diapers while sending your child into a public childcare center, PLEASE don't forget to have a conversation with the teachers/caretakers of the room. Many preschools/daycares do not offer professional development/training when it comes to cloth diapers. It never hurts to make sure the teachers/caregivers are familiar with them. ALSO- check in with the teachers about the diapering situation as time goes on. I had a child in my care who we used cloth diapers with, and at first they were great! But over time it became quite a nuisance. Despite changing him every hour, trying different brands of diapers, etc. He was just constantly leaking out of them. We were having to change his clothing multiple times a day because of the diaper leakage. Thankfully, his mother was flexible and understood how it was becoming an issue. He also was quite a healthy, but wonderfully chunky baby, so his legs would get severe chaffing from the leg holes. Each baby is different, so this situation could be less common than other cloth diaper users. Hope this helps give some perspective from a teacher/caregiver point of view!
Cloth diapering was never something that I did for my daughters, but I think it’s great that some families do this. You do what is best for you and your family.
So cool to see that cloth diapering has evolved so much over time. My mom used her "old school" cloth ones on us as kids in the 90s. Just square cloths held together by safety pins! Don't know how she did it. These new ones make me excited for starting a family! 🥰
So the diapers don’t stain? Because when my son has blowouts (he’s EBF), it tends to stain the clothes and I usually have to use a special baby stain remover and dry it in direct sunlight to get that yellow colour out. I’d like to cloth diaper, this is actually super encouraging ☺️
I LOVE your enthusiasm! I literally just bought two sets of the Alva diapers and have been watching TONS of videos about them. Your video is my favorite! Absolutely love the comparison to the postpartum diaper. Oh my gosh! So true! Thank you for the encouragement! It was so needed because, at first, it can be so intimidating (especially if everyone in your family thinks you’re 😜 ). Happy New Year!
A trick for poo diapers when baby starts eating solids is to place a disposable (or fabric/ one reusable wipe) square inside the diaper. If you are using disposable the majority of the poo is simply thrown away. If using fabric these can be separated into a soaking bucket first. I have also seen people reuse and wash the extra over of material if the diaper is just wet, but throw away if soiled! All up to preference but makes a huge difference and means a lot less scrubbing or extra washes equalling the diapers lasting longer!!
I was amazed at how much easier cloth diapering was! I cloth diapered my son from about 2 weeks old til he potty trained at 18 months! I actually miss it a little now!
As a former CD mom, I loved layering a bamboo insert under a microfiber insert for night time! I’ve cloth diapered two kiddos & this video brought back all the memories. Alva does sell bamboo inserts on their website!
I do not have kids, but I have been working in childcare for years. I have probably changed hundreds of diapers and I can't stand the waste of throwing them all away. Plus, they just gross me out. It's like soggy paper and there's no way it can be comfortable. I am so excited that you put out this video!
I’m terms of laundry soap, try laundry washing soda! Great for a more “natural” option and you can add it in to the load when you use the natural laundry detergent. I don’t know about cloth diapers but I add it to any of my super dirty or heavy wash items and I love it! Plus you could add essential oils of your own choosing
I worked full time outside the house and I was lucky enough to find a daycare that would use the cloth diapers. So I needed about 30 diapers to be able to make sure I had enough clean and dry every day to send to daycare. I used Alva Baby too though, and bought some of mine second hand. I only paid about $160 for all my diapers plus the pail and diaper sprayer and I never noticed a difference in water or power when I was cloth diapering. Cloth diapering for us was SUCH a money saver!
Ive honestly never thought about using cloth diapers before but honestly this has opened my eyes. Especially with how much you can save! Disposable diapers are sooo expensive and I feel like my 4 and a half month old goes through diapers so quickly!!! I didn’t see this answered in the video., (If you did answer, I apologize for asking again) how many times do you typically change his diaper daily ?
I’ve been cloth diapering 5 months, and we love it! She was 4 days old when we started. If you like dope prints I have several recommendations. I also have a heavy wetter so I’ve got absorbency down to a science lol
I had already bought a bunch of Alvababy diapers. Im due in August so I'm so glad to hear that you are so happy with them. I am very excited as this is my first baby I will be cloth diapering.
Hi there, I’m no where ready to have kids yet but this video was super informative. I have been watching your videos for years and I enjoy every one of them. Keep up the great content.
I love this!! It makes me happy to see people come to these environmentally-friendly choices for a whole host of reasons!! Even if the cost is close between the two, the environmental footprint of cloth diapers is so so so much smaller
Major tip for solid poops: Get yourself a cheap fleece blanket and cut it up into strips (about the size of the inserts). When you put the diapers together, lay the fleece strips inside the diaper. It acts as a barrier for the poop, keeps the diapers nicer for longer, and if you’re ever out and about and don’t want to mess with cleaning the poop, you can just throw the strip away because they’re so cheap. We used the strips for a while and eventually started just using them whenever we left the house. Either way, it was super helpful for us :)
Thanks for making this video, Nikki! I got one set of Alva Baby diapers and my baby hasn't been born yet, so not sure yet if I'll like them but this makes me hopeful! I've also seen other brands/non-pocket diapers that have different types of inserts that snap right inside of the covers so you can potentially reuse the covers more than once.
I'm genuinely tempted to start a cloth diaper (that word doesn't feel natural as a british person) stash, even though I'm a few years away from having a baby. My partner feels weird about the idea of washing things that have poop on them in the washing machine, but that happens whether you use cloth nappies or not! That's just part of having a baby! I'll probably convince him, because it's just so much better!
Totally off topic of this video but I just want to ask if I’m the future you could do a full video diary update of your tower garden ? I just purchased one myself and would love to see an update of yours to give me some ideas of what to plant , etc! Also love this video I don’t have babies YET but when I do I’m making the transition to low waste and was super intrigued by these so Thankyou for doing this video!
I'm looking to cloth diaper this 3rd time around. I really should have gone through with it with my second but its intimidating! This vid is very encouraging though, so I appreciate it.
I abesolutely LOVE cloth diapering.. It is so amazing! A lot of people in my family and inlaws family don't under stand it but it's great! So happy for you for finding this wonderful thing!
Omg!! Thanks so much for this video! 😍 My baby is born in December, I’m planning on doing cloth diapers. Boom, this video popped up! Love how you explain things! 😅
A trick I have seen to make stuffing the nappies easier is to sew the liner just along the top so the two aren’t completely separate and you can quickly tuck it in the pocket
I've always wondered about cloth diapers but never really had any good information on how it actually works day to day. I'm currently not pregnant or planning to be any time soon, but I do love the idea of cloth diapers! :D I LOVE these types of videos because things that might seem 'common knowledge' to a lot of mums, are not to people who are planning on having a child but just want to educate themselves some more first :)
First, I love this video and you. This is not a critic, but a different opinion where I would love to hear an update when Logan is older and you are a more out-and-about family with multiple children.....Back during my nannying days I nannied for a family with 4 kids (2 in diapers @ a time) and we used the same cloth diapers. While I understood the cost effectiveness and the lack of plastics/waste/etc, I found them difficult during times of travel and with more than one child using them. We also had 2 out of the 4 children have horrible diaper rash due to the cloth diapers being so close to their skin without taking the liquid away. We would try to stay on top of changing diapers when we were at home, but typical diapers were still the best solution. Whenever we went out it made things much more difficult. Once they started eating solid food (and their waste consistency changed) the diaper situation was worse. I can't wait for your followup videos where you see the differences as Logan grows and as your lifestyle changes. Overall, thank you for the video! Praying blessings for you and your family!
27:17 you can actually just lay the insert inside the diaper for pocket diapers. Nora's Nursery actually mentions it as an option when you receive their product. We do that to keep the polyester off of baby's skin.
Yes, definitely do not reuse the shell on pocket diapers. There are different kinds where you can use the shell but pockets aren’t one of them. Awesome video!!
I used these for two yrs loved them. Did have to use an extra cleaning product when solids where introduced to stop bacteria and I used flushable nappy inserts (sort of like a dry wipe) so would just pop that in the toilet when I changed the nappy and they remained clean. I never brought new ones so they cost me around the same and they saved me two years of nappy costs when my daughter was older and had very big wee and didn’t wake trough the night I did use disposables for that as i didn’t want to wake her to change her through the night but I only brought 2 boxes of nappys before she was toilet trained
Fleece liners are fab. 15 is a good place to start but if you don’t want to be washing to often you will need around 30. It can be expensive at first but once you have them you have them for a very long time.
I don't know how you do it, I'm not a mom or pregnant or even thinking about having kids on the next few years, but I loved the video and was very insightful. I did work on a nursery and one of the baby's had very similar diapers and we did that part of taking off the poop, but she only used ir for a couple of months because then there was a lop of spillage and the parents just went back to disposable diapers. I do think this is a topic not talked about enough because as you just don't see this options on around in stores, or at least where I live you don't, many people don't even know they exist or how they work and I do think that I will give it a go once I'm a mom :)
Condensed cloth diapering wisdom for 1, going on 2 kids: coconut oil works perfectly if you run into diaper rash. Grapefruit seed oil and water and gentle baby soap make perfect wipe solution. (Grape seed oil prevents mold) Water in a spray bottle also, fine and very hypoallergenic. I only ran into stink issues after solids. My solution for that was to switch to flats and covers. Cotton flour sac towels and cotton muslin flats are my fav (muslin flats from green mountain diaper with their brand of cover). COTTON COTTON COTTON. I find synthetic fibers hold stink. You can add a fleece insert for dryness protection if you want. You can also put flats in a pocket diaper. And lastly Tide free and clear POWDER is my fav for getting stink out, also if needed, drying in the sun. I love cloth diapering! Thanks for spreading the CD gospel.
Nikki! i am no professional on cloth diapers either! but i wanted to share what i learned! i had twins (boy and a girl justvturned 18 months) and we started with disposable then switched to cloth as well just like you did. We have about 40 diapers id say altogether and its way more than enough for both babies. I am now back in disposables and will use cloth if i notice they start rashing or have any kind of irritation (wgich has only happened once thank goodness! but i think it is because my hubby and i have always been super cautious of their skin because the twins are suuuper sensitive to a lot of things. I got mine on Ebay and didnt go name brand because of the price! (saving money tip!) AND they were the pocket ones like yours!. Also, I ordered more than the normal amount of inserts and would use like 2-3 sometimes as they grew and the amount of pee increased especially overnight. Sorry this is a ton of info! lol side note: we use sovereign silver for rashes and it has worked better than any other creams out there and is all natural!! we learned this the hard way after tryibg all kinds of creams (prescribed and OTC) until my best friend recommended it! Let me know if u have any questions! like i said, not an expert here but feel i can share tips after having twins! hahaha..
I don’t know why videos about babies are so intriguing to me but this was super informative! When I do decide to start a fam, I think I’ll have to try this! I’ve always wondered about the environmental impact of disposables. Thanks for the video! Hopefully my future fam will be as adorable as yours
Alvababy does also have bamboo inserts, those are the kind that I ordered with my daughter for the diapers I use with her. There are also liners you can order on amazon that sit on top of the diaper that you can just pull off and throw away and they are biodegradable as well. It helps with the poop diapers 😊. I actually didn’t do any research before choosing to cloth diaper my daughter when she was born 7 months ago but I had a family meme her that did it and ever since then I knew I wanted to do it
I'm really glad you went through with making the video even though feeling embarrassed. This has been the most beneficial cloth diapering video I've watched and there's been many!
I've been cloth diapering for 9 months now. I don't exactly follow the instructions of cloth diapering on the internet.. but I do have my own routine. After use I prefer to pre rinse them in cold water and then put them in the diaper bucket. Then laundry day, I just put them in the washing machine and use normal detergent without any softener and wash with cold water. When they're done, I hang them dry in the sun. Simple as that. My baby don't have any problems with this routine. I do strip wash them with a little bit of bleach once a month to get rid of any accumulating funny smell and avoid yeast things. It doesn't have to be difficult.
Alvababy diapers are even cheaper than Amazon on their actual website. The only issue is they can take 2-3 weeks to get and Amazon is faster! Love my cloth diapers, just started a few months ago and I agree it’s SO MUCH easier than I expected! ❤️
Another trick when babies start to have normal food poo is to add a disposable (or fabric/one reusable wipe) square in the nappy. If using disposable, the main bulk of the poo is thrown away, if using fabric they can go into a seperate soaking bucket then into the wash. So so much easier!
I feel like if you stuff the diapers correctly for your child and how heavy of a wetter they are, they cloth diapers are actually more absorbent than disposable. The few times I had to use disposables I always had issues with them.
@NikkiPhillippi Dont put your diaper Shells in the dryer. The waterproof lining in it will fade after some time and your diapers will start leaking and you will have to buy new ones. Also of you have hard water, you have to use a water softener for the washer or the hard water will build up and cause leaking problems too. ❤
I’m convinced and want to buy cloth nappies now even though I don’t have any kids nor am I pregnant 😆 My mum tried using cloth nappies with me and my brother but gave up because she found it too difficult, I wonder if they were a lot harder to wash / less reliable back then.
I use cloth sanitary pads too. They are brilliant. I love them. So much nicer than the plastic ones. I used washable breast pads too and cloth wipes too. I made some of my own wipes from a muslin cloth and some flannels. I stored the dirty inserts in water but not the shells. So wet wee inserts were soaked. Poo ones I would store dry until I rinsed or rinse straight away in a bucket then put them in with the wee ones. Never soak the cover as it will become less absorbent and will degrade fast.
I've been on the fence about going the cloth diaper route, and this has really opened my eyes and I am so going to try these now! My little boy is due October 4th!!💕💕
I use Alva baby, the bamboo charcoal inserts are way more absorbent then the microfiber ones they came with! It really stopped the leg leaks for us! :)
Wow I’m not a mother nor am I even going to be pregnant anytime soon and i loved this video! But I watch all your baby related videos anyway lol mainly because I find everything so fascinating lol and it doesn’t hurt to start researching and becoming more knowledgeable for when that time does come. But I also watch because my only sister is expecting her first baby boy. So I very often share your baby videos with her. I hope she can give cloth diapers a try. At least for a few months. Thanks Nikki! 😊
Sadly, formula poops are not water-soluble, only exclusively breastfed poops are! Great video Nikki :) I use Flip covers with prefold and flour sack towels but am thinking about getting some pockets like you have for when I'm doing diaper changes in a hurry. Also, it's pretty easy to find pre-loved (used) cloth diapers on fb marketplace and other platforms. So if you need to save money but don't want Alvas for one reason or another, those are great resources for building your stash without breaking the bank. Just need to sanitize them before use.
I agree, I wish everyone would cloth diaper bcz it’s so good! I am full time military member Mom and so is my husband but we have a large stash of cloth diapers. I’m pregnant and plan to cloth from the hospital/birth.
I'm not pregnant and am nowhere having kids at the moment (aside from furbabies), but I found this super fascinating! I will definitely consider using cloth diapers when I have children
TheJadeDragon you should! I used cloth diapers for all 3 of my kids and I totally recommend it!
Neither am I, but Nikki’s videos are so informative. I’ll be more knowledgeable when I do decide to have children in the future.
I am in the same boat. I don't have a partner, and I am no where near becoming pregnant. My future baby does have a small collection of cloth diapers.
Cloth diapers are a great way to save money and protect the environment! You are saving thousands of dollars and preventing thousands of diapers from being put into landfill. Such a great video 🥰
We loooooooved cloth diapering our daughter when she was little. We saved all the diapers and are now going to use them on baby sister. We're hoping to use them from birth this time, last time we used them from about week 5.
Have you looked into EC (elimination communication)? We did a lighter/easier version where we sat baby on the potty (from 5 weeks) whenever we changed her diaper, and after a short while she totally caught on and would from then most often go poop on the potty. It saved us a lot of hassle having to deal with poopy diapers. I urge everyone to give it a go, it's easier than having to learn baby's signs and signal (ec at its core) for when they need to go potty.
I have a 6 month old & he’s started playing with solids recently. We started having a hard time getting the diapers clean & we started storing the dirty diapers in a trash can with water & vinegar. When I throw them in the washer I dump the vinegar water in with them & do a rinse & then heavy wash. This makes them so clean! Before we were doing 2 heavy washes.
Careful that vinegar can wear the elastics and PUL and snaps, just rinse the poo and then do 2 washes cold then warm
Sprayers are great for the poo
A trick for poo diapers is to place a disposable (or fabric/ one reusable wipe) square inside the diaper. If you are using disposable the majority of the poo is simply thrown away. If using fabric these can be separated into a soaking bucket first. I have also seen people reuse and wash the extra over of material if the diaper is just wet, but throw away if soiled! All up to preference but makes a huge difference and means a lot less scrubbing or extra washes equalling the diapers lasting longer!!
Love this video and the realness. I feel like cloth diapering gets the same stigma as breastfeeding....in the way that people think it has to be all or nothing. We put cloth ones on my son for daytime and use bamboo based disposable ones just for night and travel. It works for us and is a happy middle ground. And buying them second hand is super affordable. I go back and forth between loving insert diapers and all in one ones. Thanks for bringing awareness to a topic that intimidates so many people!
A great tip for night nappies is little lambs bamboo nappies. They are a 2 in one system. I used a fleece cover as these I found last the best over night. It can be very hit and miss and we sometimes used natural disposables at night too. Wool covers are great for nighttime too.
Once he’s older and needs more absorbency, I really recommend Muslin Flats from Green Mountain Diapers! They work from babyhood through potty training. ❤️ Love that you’re helping cloth become mainstream!
Marisa Anderson I LOVE GMD! 👏🏽👏🏽
Sold. I’m ordering them now. Nothing makes me more mad than buying something just to throw it away.
Sarah Barber 👏🏻👏🏻
@@NikkiPhillippi hi nikki... Im from uruguay and ache like u... But here cant fund a doctor that dont want to overload with medicine... Can u pls explain ur pain journey to us? What u have, aches, injuties, meds exercise vitamins u use for pain etc... Thanks
agreed!! do you use tampons or pads?
Pleaseeeee make a video on the reusable wipes ! I just had my 3rd child and since i was pregnant i was looking into using them while I’m home (which is always, cause I’m a stay at home mom 😅, even before the ‘unnameable’ situation) ! Loved this video ! Much love 💗
I’m stuffing and folding my diapers right now so this was PERFECT timing 👌🏼
I started cloth diaper with one to try it out.(blubbery) Immediately loved it. Theres just this feeling about washing and folding my baby's diapers that i can explain. Makes me feel happy. blubbery is a bit pricy for my budget. so i bought the alva baby pack. Been using them for 2 months now and have no complaints. Small tip sunbleach will take off all staings. When poop gets more like poop poop.
There is nothing more satisfying than a line full of clean nappies drying in the sun. I loved it and loved putting them all together when dry.
I love how absolutely candid you are about motherhood and everything that goes with it. I am not a mother, but I love seeing the realness in preparation for motherhood.
Seventh generation is a natural detergent and they have a heavy duty one that works great for cloth diapers! I have a friend who used it on her diapers and I plan on using it once my little one is here.
I tried seventh generation and it made my washing machine smell really bad and mildewy 🙁
Danielle Snow try tide free and clear!
Arm and hammer is my go to detergent they have a “free & clear” detergent specifically for sensitive skin. I think it’s a good middle ground between natural & like legit detergent. You might want to check it out!
Chelsea Boggs same! Clean and available most places! It’s a win, win!
I’ve tried the arm and hammer free and clear and it does not work nearly as well as seventh generation (regular version, we get lavender scent)
You look like a legit goddess wow. Im so sorry your neck has not been well at all. This pandemic is giving me the most gratitude for the littlest things like home workouts, and going to the store and not leaving without not getting half of my grocery list. Never ever take anything that’s hard to do right now and go places. Having to hold your baby is the littlest thing and so sad you couldn’t. I want to wish you a Happy Birthday your a Taurus and I’m Gemini so we’re gonna have our first quarantine birthday’s together i hope it’s a great day nonetheless!
I'm 22 weeks pregnant now and have been dabbling with the idea of cloth diapers but thought it would be a lot of work. You changed my mind, this seems to have so many benefits! My baby boy will have some cute cloth diapers :) Thank you!
Your going to need both Alva baby inserts as he gets older and hemp is AMAZING for when he starts being more of a heavy wetter! We always used hemp at night along with a microfiber insert and it worked great!
I’ve cloth diapered 3 babies from infancy to potty train. We use Alva pockets exclusively! What I would say is : yes 18 if fine! BUT if you can have closer to 30, the diapers will get used less per child, and will not need replaced for YEARS. I have the same diapers that I bought for my first baby and they still are in wonderful condition. I don’t baby mine either! We use tide, and dry in the dryer on medium heat! In 2019, I had my 2year old, 1yr old, and newborn ALL in Alva cloth diapers! Saves us thousands. Formula poop is water solvable just like breastmilk poop. :)
I'm due in August to have my first and I looked into cloth diapering about 5 years ago when we first decided we wanted kids. Now that we're finally here, I have them in my Amazon cart and I'm so excited to finally get to cloth diaper! Your passion for cloth diapering at the beginning of this vid makes me so happy! I'm glad I'm not the only one excited to do poopy laundry! 😁
Me: not even close to being able to have a baby
Also me: ya I’m definitely cloth diapering
Came back to this video right after ordering my cloth diapers for my 10 month old. I’m so excited. Just got a few to try out and make sure it’s for us before buying a plethora...but I’m seriously so excited to start this!
Cloth diapers are amazing! And you’re 100% right, they are SO much easier to use than you’d expect. There is a price range for everyone, “China cheapies” like Alva, Bumgenius, $30+ for Blueberry or Smartbottoms or $40+ for work at home mom diapers. You want good detergent because you’re washing the dirtiest laundry you’d ever wash - literal poop. As baby gets older you may find the microfiber inserts aren’t cutting it and you get leaks. Prefolds are an awesome and natural fiber to use! Hemp is also great for night time. Be careful ordering Bamboo/Charcoal Bamboo from amazon - be sure to check the fiber content. A lot of times it’s just a very thin layer of of bamboo terry and a microfiber core. We cloth diapers both babies and now I sew them for a business! They’re addicting!
thank you for the information. I'm pregnant and i've been tossing the idea of cloth diapering around. I think im at least going to try if it doesnt work its not the end of the world. I love how you always have a realistic approach to life. Random but I live in Nashville too :)
My baby boy is 9 weeks old and I LOVE cloth nappies/diapers. I'm using a mix of muslins, prefolds and wraps, all in ones and pocket nappies. Pocket nappies are my favourite so far.
Anyone UK based and like the look of these Alva pocket nappies...I really recommend Little Lamb. They're good value, made in the UK and the quality is amazing.
I loved little lambs. Although I didn’t rate the covers. The elastic on the legs was very harsh as it’s a double gusset. I don’t think I tried their pocket nappies. Just the bamboo nappies with a cover. I preferred fleece or minky covers
Great info! I cloth diapered both of my daughters using the same diaper stash. One tip though - the reason most detergent isn’t good for cloth diapers is because it can cause a buildup that makes the inserts and covers repel liquid. So the pee just pours out the leg holes. We used powdered Tide (only a few tablespoons) which was recommended at the time. And girl - try a BumGenius. OMG.
As someone who cloth diapered for almost two years, the Alva Baby diapers held up the best. I never dried mine in the dryer at least not the shells and I always just used Tide detergent.
Did you cloth diaper since birth using the Alva Baby diapers? Or did you buy newborn cloth diapers?
Hey Nikki! I’m not a mom but I used to nanny for a wonderful family of three kids and the two year old was wearing hybrid cloth diapers (I believe that’s what they’re called). The “inserts” were directly on the little one’s bottom and it was suuuper soft and comfortable. Plus it was easier to change because most of the time I only had to change the insert and not the whole diaper (unless there was leakage). I also found it easier to clean the poop off since again I was only cleaning the insert and not the whole diaper, which would’ve been very bulky and difficult to do in my opinion. Mind you she was two years old and was eating solids so her poops were completely different from a new born! Just thought I would share my experience. I love you and your wonderful family ❤️
I loooved this video, Nikki! Thank you for being so real, and putting this out there even though you don't feel super well versed in the topic yet. I'm cloth diapering my first, and it's been tough (mine have been leaking a lot - but I did get them secondhand). I appreciated that you said you don't do anything special to wash them, as that was a huuuge reason I was afraid to start using cloth diapers. I agree that it feels really good to use them, and that disposables do seem like throwing away money. Thank you for uploading!
Love seeing a popular RUclipsr talk about this! Our first baby's due 7th July and I've been researching cloth nappies for months and slowly building up my stash ❤️ it's such a lovely thing to be passionate about too, there's so many friendly cloth bum mum's out there! Xx
Cloth Diapers are such a goal for me, and its so nice to see people with a platform promoting them!
We've been using the Alva baby diapers for about 6 months as well and we have 24. We wash them every 2-3 days and we haven't noticed a significant difference in our water or electric bill. Like maybe $5 a month? Sooooo worth it. With disposables we can easily spend $60/month.
My husband and I are talking about starting to try to have our first baby this year and you make me even more excited! Your enthusiasm about all things mom life is so contagious and I adore it! Sending your beautiful little family all the love 💕
Love the video! Very informative. My perspective as an infant "teacher" AKA care taker in a Pennsylvania Daycare: If you plan to use cloth diapers while sending your child into a public childcare center, PLEASE don't forget to have a conversation with the teachers/caretakers of the room. Many preschools/daycares do not offer professional development/training when it comes to cloth diapers. It never hurts to make sure the teachers/caregivers are familiar with them. ALSO- check in with the teachers about the diapering situation as time goes on. I had a child in my care who we used cloth diapers with, and at first they were great! But over time it became quite a nuisance. Despite changing him every hour, trying different brands of diapers, etc. He was just constantly leaking out of them. We were having to change his clothing multiple times a day because of the diaper leakage. Thankfully, his mother was flexible and understood how it was becoming an issue. He also was quite a healthy, but wonderfully chunky baby, so his legs would get severe chaffing from the leg holes. Each baby is different, so this situation could be less common than other cloth diaper users. Hope this helps give some perspective from a teacher/caregiver point of view!
Cloth diapering was never something that I did for my daughters, but I think it’s great that some families do this. You do what is best for you and your family.
Love it. I also add a bamboo sheet liner in the cloth diaper to help with disposing of the pooh. Works like a charm and is organic.
So cool to see that cloth diapering has evolved so much over time. My mom used her "old school" cloth ones on us as kids in the 90s. Just square cloths held together by safety pins! Don't know how she did it. These new ones make me excited for starting a family! 🥰
So the diapers don’t stain? Because when my son has blowouts (he’s EBF), it tends to stain the clothes and I usually have to use a special baby stain remover and dry it in direct sunlight to get that yellow colour out. I’d like to cloth diaper, this is actually super encouraging ☺️
Coolbabymama nope. With a proper wash routine they do not stain.
I LOVE your enthusiasm! I literally just bought two sets of the Alva diapers and have been watching TONS of videos about them. Your video is my favorite! Absolutely love the comparison to the postpartum diaper. Oh my gosh! So true! Thank you for the encouragement! It was so needed because, at first, it can be so intimidating (especially if everyone in your family thinks you’re 😜 ). Happy New Year!
A trick for poo diapers when baby starts eating solids is to place a disposable (or fabric/ one reusable wipe) square inside the diaper. If you are using disposable the majority of the poo is simply thrown away. If using fabric these can be separated into a soaking bucket first. I have also seen people reuse and wash the extra over of material if the diaper is just wet, but throw away if soiled! All up to preference but makes a huge difference and means a lot less scrubbing or extra washes equalling the diapers lasting longer!!
I was amazed at how much easier cloth diapering was! I cloth diapered my son from about 2 weeks old til he potty trained at 18 months! I actually miss it a little now!
As a former CD mom, I loved layering a bamboo insert under a microfiber insert for night time! I’ve cloth diapered two kiddos & this video brought back all the memories. Alva does sell bamboo inserts on their website!
Also- I used regular tide- & followed fluff love university wash instructions ❤️
I do not have kids, but I have been working in childcare for years. I have probably changed hundreds of diapers and I can't stand the waste of throwing them all away. Plus, they just gross me out. It's like soggy paper and there's no way it can be comfortable. I am so excited that you put out this video!
Thank you! I'm due in October and I was on the fence about cloth diapering....now I'm fully team cloth diaper! xo
I’m terms of laundry soap, try laundry washing soda! Great for a more “natural” option and you can add it in to the load when you use the natural laundry detergent. I don’t know about cloth diapers but I add it to any of my super dirty or heavy wash items and I love it! Plus you could add essential oils of your own choosing
I worked full time outside the house and I was lucky enough to find a daycare that would use the cloth diapers. So I needed about 30 diapers to be able to make sure I had enough clean and dry every day to send to daycare. I used Alva Baby too though, and bought some of mine second hand. I only paid about $160 for all my diapers plus the pail and diaper sprayer and I never noticed a difference in water or power when I was cloth diapering. Cloth diapering for us was SUCH a money saver!
Ive honestly never thought about using cloth diapers before but honestly this has opened my eyes. Especially with how much you can save! Disposable diapers are sooo expensive and I feel like my 4 and a half month old goes through diapers so quickly!!! I didn’t see this answered in the video., (If you did answer, I apologize for asking again) how many times do you typically change his diaper daily ?
I’ve always debated over this, and had SO MUCH anxiety over the unknowns of cloth diapering.... but this video has helped so much, I’m sold!
I’ve been cloth diapering 5 months, and we love it! She was 4 days old when we started. If you like dope prints I have several recommendations. I also have a heavy wetter so I’ve got absorbency down to a science lol
Currently pregnant with baby no.2 and I'm so excited to venture on this journey!
I had already bought a bunch of Alvababy diapers. Im due in August so I'm so glad to hear that you are so happy with them. I am very excited as this is my first baby I will be cloth diapering.
Hi there, I’m no where ready to have kids yet but this video was super informative. I have been watching your videos for years and I enjoy every one of them. Keep up the great content.
I love this!! It makes me happy to see people come to these environmentally-friendly choices for a whole host of reasons!! Even if the cost is close between the two, the environmental footprint of cloth diapers is so so so much smaller
Major tip for solid poops: Get yourself a cheap fleece blanket and cut it up into strips (about the size of the inserts). When you put the diapers together, lay the fleece strips inside the diaper. It acts as a barrier for the poop, keeps the diapers nicer for longer, and if you’re ever out and about and don’t want to mess with cleaning the poop, you can just throw the strip away because they’re so cheap. We used the strips for a while and eventually started just using them whenever we left the house. Either way, it was super helpful for us :)
Thanks for making this video, Nikki! I got one set of Alva Baby diapers and my baby hasn't been born yet, so not sure yet if I'll like them but this makes me hopeful! I've also seen other brands/non-pocket diapers that have different types of inserts that snap right inside of the covers so you can potentially reuse the covers more than once.
I'm genuinely tempted to start a cloth diaper (that word doesn't feel natural as a british person) stash, even though I'm a few years away from having a baby. My partner feels weird about the idea of washing things that have poop on them in the washing machine, but that happens whether you use cloth nappies or not! That's just part of having a baby! I'll probably convince him, because it's just so much better!
I used disposable diapers with my first born. This time around I’m looking i I cloth diapers and this video was so helpful! Thanks Nikki 💕
Totally off topic of this video but I just want to ask if I’m the future you could do a full video diary update of your tower garden ? I just purchased one myself and would love to see an update of yours to give me some ideas of what to plant , etc!
Also love this video I don’t have babies YET but when I do I’m making the transition to low waste and was super intrigued by these so Thankyou for doing this video!
I don’t have a baby. Don’t plan on having a baby but here I am.. watched the whole thing! Love ya Nikki! Lol
I'm looking to cloth diaper this 3rd time around. I really should have gone through with it with my second but its intimidating! This vid is very encouraging though, so I appreciate it.
I abesolutely LOVE cloth diapering.. It is so amazing! A lot of people in my family and inlaws family don't under stand it but it's great! So happy for you for finding this wonderful thing!
Jennifer Rae yes! All of our family is far from supportive 😂🤷🏽♀️
Omg!! Thanks so much for this video! 😍
My baby is born in December, I’m planning on doing cloth diapers. Boom, this video popped up! Love how you explain things! 😅
A trick I have seen to make stuffing the nappies easier is to sew the liner just along the top so the two aren’t completely separate and you can quickly tuck it in the pocket
Great info! I've been cloth diapering for over 5 years for my 3 children and I learned a few new things from your video! Thanks for the content😘
I've always wondered about cloth diapers but never really had any good information on how it actually works day to day. I'm currently not pregnant or planning to be any time soon, but I do love the idea of cloth diapers! :D I LOVE these types of videos because things that might seem 'common knowledge' to a lot of mums, are not to people who are planning on having a child but just want to educate themselves some more first :)
I have a 12year old! I have absolutely no need for diapers but watched bc I love you!💙🐘🍑
First, I love this video and you. This is not a critic, but a different opinion where I would love to hear an update when Logan is older and you are a more out-and-about family with multiple children.....Back during my nannying days I nannied for a family with 4 kids (2 in diapers @ a time) and we used the same cloth diapers. While I understood the cost effectiveness and the lack of plastics/waste/etc, I found them difficult during times of travel and with more than one child using them. We also had 2 out of the 4 children have horrible diaper rash due to the cloth diapers being so close to their skin without taking the liquid away. We would try to stay on top of changing diapers when we were at home, but typical diapers were still the best solution. Whenever we went out it made things much more difficult. Once they started eating solid food (and their waste consistency changed) the diaper situation was worse. I can't wait for your followup videos where you see the differences as Logan grows and as your lifestyle changes. Overall, thank you for the video! Praying blessings for you and your family!
27:17 you can actually just lay the insert inside the diaper for pocket diapers. Nora's Nursery actually mentions it as an option when you receive their product. We do that to keep the polyester off of baby's skin.
Yes, definitely do not reuse the shell on pocket diapers. There are different kinds where you can use the shell but pockets aren’t one of them. Awesome video!!
I used these for two yrs loved them. Did have to use an extra cleaning product when solids where introduced to stop bacteria and I used flushable nappy inserts (sort of like a dry wipe) so would just pop that in the toilet when I changed the nappy and they remained clean. I never brought new ones so they cost me around the same and they saved me two years of nappy costs when my daughter was older and had very big wee and didn’t wake trough the night I did use disposables for that as i didn’t want to wake her to change her through the night but I only brought 2 boxes of nappys before she was toilet trained
Fleece liners are fab. 15 is a good place to start but if you don’t want to be washing to often you will need around 30. It can be expensive at first but once you have them you have them for a very long time.
I don't know how you do it, I'm not a mom or pregnant or even thinking about having kids on the next few years, but I loved the video and was very insightful. I did work on a nursery and one of the baby's had very similar diapers and we did that part of taking off the poop, but she only used ir for a couple of months because then there was a lop of spillage and the parents just went back to disposable diapers. I do think this is a topic not talked about enough because as you just don't see this options on around in stores, or at least where I live you don't, many people don't even know they exist or how they work and I do think that I will give it a go once I'm a mom :)
Also, Jay’s Nest is amazing to go to here on RUclips for all things cloth diapering!!
Carrie Rey second this! She’s the best!
Awww 🥺 that is so sweet💕 I appreciate you sharing the love
Condensed cloth diapering wisdom for 1, going on 2 kids: coconut oil works perfectly if you run into diaper rash. Grapefruit seed oil and water and gentle baby soap make perfect wipe solution. (Grape seed oil prevents mold) Water in a spray bottle also, fine and very hypoallergenic. I only ran into stink issues after solids. My solution for that was to switch to flats and covers. Cotton flour sac towels and cotton muslin flats are my fav (muslin flats from green mountain diaper with their brand of cover). COTTON COTTON COTTON. I find synthetic fibers hold stink. You can add a fleece insert for dryness protection if you want. You can also put flats in a pocket diaper. And lastly Tide free and clear POWDER is my fav for getting stink out, also if needed, drying in the sun. I love cloth diapering! Thanks for spreading the CD gospel.
Please share about your experience cloth diapering when Logan starts eating solids. I'm very curious about the differences.
I’m due with my little one end of November and I really want to cloth diaper! Thanks for sharing! I would love to see an update.
My mom always just flushed the diapers in the toilet while holding onto them and it worked great!
Nikki! i am no professional on cloth diapers either! but i wanted to share what i learned! i had twins (boy and a girl justvturned 18 months) and we started with disposable then switched to cloth as well just like you did. We have about 40 diapers id say altogether and its way more than enough for both babies. I am now back in disposables and will use cloth if i notice they start rashing or have any kind of irritation (wgich has only happened once thank goodness! but i think it is because my hubby and i have always been super cautious of their skin because the twins are suuuper sensitive to a lot of things. I got mine on Ebay and didnt go name brand because of the price! (saving money tip!) AND they were the pocket ones like yours!. Also, I ordered more than the normal amount of inserts and would use like 2-3 sometimes as they grew and the amount of pee increased especially overnight.
Sorry this is a ton of info! lol side note: we use sovereign silver for rashes and it has worked better than any other creams out there and is all natural!! we learned this the hard way after tryibg all kinds of creams (prescribed and OTC) until my best friend recommended it!
Let me know if u have any questions! like i said, not an expert here but feel i can share tips after having twins! hahaha..
I’m not having babies anytime soon but I couldn’t resist to watch. You’re so real and honest! I love it! Thank you so much ❤️
I don’t know why videos about babies are so intriguing to me but this was super informative! When I do decide to start a fam, I think I’ll have to try this! I’ve always wondered about the environmental impact of disposables. Thanks for the video! Hopefully my future fam will be as adorable as yours
Alvababy does also have bamboo inserts, those are the kind that I ordered with my daughter for the diapers I use with her. There are also liners you can order on amazon that sit on top of the diaper that you can just pull off and throw away and they are biodegradable as well. It helps with the poop diapers 😊. I actually didn’t do any research before choosing to cloth diaper my daughter when she was born 7 months ago but I had a family meme her that did it and ever since then I knew I wanted to do it
for the solid-poop state, ive read about the diaper liners. like setting a paper towel piece in the diaper
I'm really glad you went through with making the video even though feeling embarrassed. This has been the most beneficial cloth diapering video I've watched and there's been many!
I've been cloth diapering for 9 months now. I don't exactly follow the instructions of cloth diapering on the internet.. but I do have my own routine.
After use I prefer to pre rinse them in cold water and then put them in the diaper bucket.
Then laundry day, I just put them in the washing machine and use normal detergent without any softener and wash with cold water. When they're done, I hang them dry in the sun. Simple as that.
My baby don't have any problems with this routine. I do strip wash them with a little bit of bleach once a month to get rid of any accumulating funny smell and avoid yeast things.
It doesn't have to be difficult.
Do you use a color safe bleach?
Alvababy diapers are even cheaper than Amazon on their actual website. The only issue is they can take 2-3 weeks to get and Amazon is faster! Love my cloth diapers, just started a few months ago and I agree it’s SO MUCH easier than I expected! ❤️
Another trick when babies start to have normal food poo is to add a disposable (or fabric/one reusable wipe) square in the nappy. If using disposable, the main bulk of the poo is thrown away, if using fabric they can go into a seperate soaking bucket then into the wash. So so much easier!
I feel like if you stuff the diapers correctly for your child and how heavy of a wetter they are, they cloth diapers are actually more absorbent than disposable. The few times I had to use disposables I always had issues with them.
@NikkiPhillippi Dont put your diaper Shells in the dryer. The waterproof lining in it will fade after some time and your diapers will start leaking and you will have to buy new ones. Also of you have hard water, you have to use a water softener for the washer or the hard water will build up and cause leaking problems too. ❤
Happy Birthday Nikki!! I hope you have a wonderful day and a wonderful year? 😊👍🌟🎂
I’m convinced and want to buy cloth nappies now even though I don’t have any kids nor am I pregnant 😆 My mum tried using cloth nappies with me and my brother but gave up because she found it too difficult, I wonder if they were a lot harder to wash / less reliable back then.
I use cloth sanitary pads too. They are brilliant. I love them. So much nicer than the plastic ones. I used washable breast pads too and cloth wipes too. I made some of my own wipes from a muslin cloth and some flannels. I stored the dirty inserts in water but not the shells. So wet wee inserts were soaked. Poo ones I would store dry until I rinsed or rinse straight away in a bucket then put them in with the wee ones. Never soak the cover as it will become less absorbent and will degrade fast.
Would love to hear a cloth diapering update from you to see how you’re liking them a year later!
I've been on the fence about going the cloth diaper route, and this has really opened my eyes and I am so going to try these now! My little boy is due October 4th!!💕💕
I use Alva baby, the bamboo charcoal inserts are way more absorbent then the microfiber ones they came with! It really stopped the leg leaks for us! :)
Wow I’m not a mother nor am I even going to be pregnant anytime soon and i loved this video! But I watch all your baby related videos anyway lol mainly because I find everything so fascinating lol and it doesn’t hurt to start researching and becoming more knowledgeable for when that time does come. But I also watch because my only sister is expecting her first baby boy. So I very often share your baby videos with her. I hope she can give cloth diapers a try. At least for a few months. Thanks Nikki! 😊
I love how you are the person introducing me to such an eco friendly option!
Sadly, formula poops are not water-soluble, only exclusively breastfed poops are! Great video Nikki :) I use Flip covers with prefold and flour sack towels but am thinking about getting some pockets like you have for when I'm doing diaper changes in a hurry. Also, it's pretty easy to find pre-loved (used) cloth diapers on fb marketplace and other platforms. So if you need to save money but don't want Alvas for one reason or another, those are great resources for building your stash without breaking the bank. Just need to sanitize them before use.
I have definitely starting cloth diapering and I love it. But I need more! And I need a better rhythm to clean them!
This was so helpful! My baby is due in October and we plan to use cloth diapers.
I agree, I wish everyone would cloth diaper bcz it’s so good! I am full time military member Mom and so is my husband but we have a large stash of cloth diapers. I’m pregnant and plan to cloth from the hospital/birth.
As always, great video. I don’t have kids but very good info. I would definitely consider using cloth diapers in the future.
Not a mom yet, but I found this super interesting and will try it if I become a mom! Thanks Nikki!
I honestly like your opinion on this because it's something I want to hopefully do when I start having my own so all information and stages were good