So in the 9 days since I last posted, I am sooo happy to report that we have not had one SINGLE rash!!! I feel like I have finally conquered the dreaded red monster! Tatum had some pretty bad diarrhea last weekend at the sitters house, and she just get slathering on the Magic Stick at every diaper change, and not even a bit of redness. That Magic Stick really lives up to it's name :)
Those of you who really know me know why it has taken nine whole days to get back on here and update the old blog. For those of you who don't, let me enlighten you. I am buying a new house!!! I just happened to find the most perfect house, in the most perfect location, for the most perfect price. The stars all aligned, and my offer got accepted this past Monday. So there ya have it... another house for me :) Going to have the inspection done on Tuesday. Closing in early September. Should be interesting packing up the house with a toddler. Especially one who likes to empty boxes (and bags, and dishwashers!)
Got some Earth Mom and Baby Bumboo fitteds in the mail the other day. I need to check on how to prep them. Looking at using them with maybe an extra insert and a cover for a nighttime diaper. These things are way soft! I could just sit there and pet and cuddle them. Can't you just picture it, me rubbing my face with a diaper! You would completely understand if you felt them, though. Also got some Dream-Eze fitteds that are made by the same company that makes GroVia/GroBaby diapers. So those need to prepped the same, 5-6 wash/dry cycles, fully absorbent after 8-10 washes. Also going to try those with a cover for nighttime. Tonight before bed I put her in a Dream-Eze AIO with an extra fleece booster. We shall see how that does in the morning.
I do believe the Tater Tot is going through a growth spurt! Grazed all day long, and two naps today! I couldn't believe she fell asleep at 7:30 last night while cuddling on the couch. Up at 6, then asleep again at 9:15 for a two hour nap, then down again at 4 for another hour. She NEVER does this! And she is eating everything in sight! Definitely a growth spurt.
Anyway, off to bed for this tired mommy. 4:45 comes awfully early! It's a work weekend for me :)
TaTa for now!
T8rTotMom
Friday, July 16, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
What's New
So the rash has pretty much been conquered!!! She still gets a little red now and then, but that is mostly after pooping. Apparently Tater Tot has some caustic stool :P
We have used our GroBaby's a few more times, each time with a BioLiner and had very few issues. We also got our Magic Sticks last week. Those things really live up to their names! She started getting the slightest bit red, slathered her up with one of the sticks, and it was completely gone by the next diaper change!!! And they smell great! You also don't end up getting goop all over your hands :)
The RumpaRooz are working really well. I am not as scared of a pocket diaper as I thought I would be! Very easy to use. My only qualm is that if she is running around with no pants on she will occasionally bare her butt and strip. But all toddlers do this, so I am not concerned. It's kinda cute to watch her go streaking around the house :)
Still loving my KissaLuv Marvels. These have been my go-to overnight diaper. I can slide a couple of hemp boosters in there and have NO leak issues overnight.
I haven't really used my Dream-Eze AIO's yet. They are made by the same company as GroBaby's, so they have the cotton inside of them. Plus they seem a little bulky. They are not my favorite, but I keep them in the back of the stash cart for when I need something to stay on for a while due to being out and about.
I got my BumGenius last night by UPS. I ordered them off of Kelly's Closet, and when I oredered them I ended up getting a couple of free HappyHeinyz as well. I washed all of those last night and put a BG on her this morning. We had zero leak issues. I think those will be good to send to the babysitter's. I am slowly going to transition her into using full cloth :) Also got some Thirstie's reusable cloth wipes at the same time. Those things are soooooooo soft. Started using them this am with some California Baby No Burn Butt Wash instead of using disposable wipes. They clean her up really well!
I am also LOVING the FuzziBunz I am using! Those things snap on really easily, I have had no leaking, and no rash issues with them! Let me tell you, I am really becoming a pocket diaper fan! So easy to use!!! Sure, stuffing them all takes a bit, but you just sit there and stuff while you watch tv and they get done quick! Plus I love all the absorbency options. Different absorbency inserts for different situations. Makes it all very easy to do!
My next water bill is going to be pretty high compared to what I am used to, due to all the prepping and frequent washing before I got my stash fully built up, but now I have enough fluff that I will only have to wash diapers about every 3 days! I am also thinking of getting one of those sprayers for the toilet I was talking about previously. Getting a little tired of dunking :) But all in all this has been a pretty good experiment!
Plus, all (well, almost all) of my diapers are one-size, so they are going to be put to great use when baby number two arrives :) Yep, that's right. I said it. Baby #2!!! I am preparing to take this crazy ride again! Going back to see the Fertility Doctor in August to re-establish as a patient and start working towards another little stinker :) So... pretty soon will be updating this blog as a TTC journey!
Oh, and I am also getting some fitted diapers! Those are the ones that snap on, but you have to put a cover over them. Gonna give those a try as well! Will let you know how those go.
All in all, this experiment has been a good experience for me. I am enjoying using cloth diapers, knowing that in the end (ha ha) I am saving money, and not putting anything nasty and chemical filled on my baby's butt! So for all of you out there that are thinking that you couldn't do it.... give it a try! You just might be surprised at how easy it is!
TaTa for now!
TaterTotMom
We have used our GroBaby's a few more times, each time with a BioLiner and had very few issues. We also got our Magic Sticks last week. Those things really live up to their names! She started getting the slightest bit red, slathered her up with one of the sticks, and it was completely gone by the next diaper change!!! And they smell great! You also don't end up getting goop all over your hands :)
The RumpaRooz are working really well. I am not as scared of a pocket diaper as I thought I would be! Very easy to use. My only qualm is that if she is running around with no pants on she will occasionally bare her butt and strip. But all toddlers do this, so I am not concerned. It's kinda cute to watch her go streaking around the house :)
Still loving my KissaLuv Marvels. These have been my go-to overnight diaper. I can slide a couple of hemp boosters in there and have NO leak issues overnight.
I haven't really used my Dream-Eze AIO's yet. They are made by the same company as GroBaby's, so they have the cotton inside of them. Plus they seem a little bulky. They are not my favorite, but I keep them in the back of the stash cart for when I need something to stay on for a while due to being out and about.
I got my BumGenius last night by UPS. I ordered them off of Kelly's Closet, and when I oredered them I ended up getting a couple of free HappyHeinyz as well. I washed all of those last night and put a BG on her this morning. We had zero leak issues. I think those will be good to send to the babysitter's. I am slowly going to transition her into using full cloth :) Also got some Thirstie's reusable cloth wipes at the same time. Those things are soooooooo soft. Started using them this am with some California Baby No Burn Butt Wash instead of using disposable wipes. They clean her up really well!
I am also LOVING the FuzziBunz I am using! Those things snap on really easily, I have had no leaking, and no rash issues with them! Let me tell you, I am really becoming a pocket diaper fan! So easy to use!!! Sure, stuffing them all takes a bit, but you just sit there and stuff while you watch tv and they get done quick! Plus I love all the absorbency options. Different absorbency inserts for different situations. Makes it all very easy to do!
My next water bill is going to be pretty high compared to what I am used to, due to all the prepping and frequent washing before I got my stash fully built up, but now I have enough fluff that I will only have to wash diapers about every 3 days! I am also thinking of getting one of those sprayers for the toilet I was talking about previously. Getting a little tired of dunking :) But all in all this has been a pretty good experiment!
Plus, all (well, almost all) of my diapers are one-size, so they are going to be put to great use when baby number two arrives :) Yep, that's right. I said it. Baby #2!!! I am preparing to take this crazy ride again! Going back to see the Fertility Doctor in August to re-establish as a patient and start working towards another little stinker :) So... pretty soon will be updating this blog as a TTC journey!
Oh, and I am also getting some fitted diapers! Those are the ones that snap on, but you have to put a cover over them. Gonna give those a try as well! Will let you know how those go.
All in all, this experiment has been a good experience for me. I am enjoying using cloth diapers, knowing that in the end (ha ha) I am saving money, and not putting anything nasty and chemical filled on my baby's butt! So for all of you out there that are thinking that you couldn't do it.... give it a try! You just might be surprised at how easy it is!
TaTa for now!
TaterTotMom
Friday, July 2, 2010
Naptime Update!
Sorry, just a quick little note while the Tater Tot is down for a nap.
Going all "hi-tech" and will be on twitter... follow me @t8rtotmom!
Also added a new button.... a blogger gives away free fluff on "free fluff fridays"!! you can check them out by clicking on the button to the left!
Going all "hi-tech" and will be on twitter... follow me @t8rtotmom!
Also added a new button.... a blogger gives away free fluff on "free fluff fridays"!! you can check them out by clicking on the button to the left!
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