Cloth Diaper Newbie

As some of you may know, recently I have started cloth diapering. 

I have had a few friends try it out, and while I was pregnant I signed up for a 

program which provides cloth diapers on loan for a very low cost. 

It gave me a chance to find out if cloth diapering was for me. 

Here are the pros and cons I came up with:

Pros

• Cloth diapers are cute!  They are no longer the old fashion diapers with a pin, but there are many types.  For myself, I find I like pocket diapers that are all-in-one so the diapers Peyton is wearing now, she will fit into all the way into toddler years. 
• $$$- cloth diapering saves money.  I found new diapers at $7 a piece.  I have 10 diapers plus a few left from my loaner set, and only need to wash once every 2-3 days.  
• Better for Baby-  there are not nearly as many chemicals as in disposable diapers.  That being said I haven't quite mastered night times with cloth diapers so we use disposables at night for the time being. 

Cons

• Cleaning does take a bit more work- not for pee diapers but poo ones... yes you have to clean off the poo before washing them (though breastfed baby poo washes easily)
• Not as easy for days out.  I am currently looking for a wet bag which will make this easier but I find it harder as I don't expect others to take the same love for cloth diapers as I do so when Peyton is in nursery for example or visiting grandparents, I let them chose which diapers they want to use
• More money upfront-- but again, way less in the long run.  

Peyton's Fourth Month

Wow!  Peyton has really grown this past month!

At her last appointment she was 11 lbs 14 oz and 23.5 inches!  We have another appointment in a week and I'm excited to see the difference- I think it will be big!

Likes:

• Her bunny-- she holds it wherever we go ... Mr. Bunny had to go in the wash yesterday due to the fact he has been on so many adventures
• Eating- for such a small girl she sure knows how to eat!
• Walks- Peyton tends to only take naps on walks or car rides... so we try to get out at least once a day
• Baths-   she went from HATING bath time to loving it more and more each day

Dislikes:

• Nap/Bedtime-  We are currently working on falling asleep in our crib.... it's awful.

Big Steps This Month:

• Grabbing and Holding-  Once she has a hold it goes directly towards mouth
• Laughing more and more
• Starting to work on pulling herself up though still a while to go

Funny Moments:

• Peyton has a sad face right before she cries and a few times now she will be laughing and somebody new will come and she goes straight to that face
• We have been trying to get Peyton to pet Holmes.  She has finally started but instead pulls his collar or smacks him.   Poor cat!

Winner!

Congratulations to Shauna G

Who has won the Wee Piggies & Paws gift certificate!

Ellen's Wise Words

Everybody I'm sure has heard of the whole Abercrombie deal lately.    I have so much to say on this but I thought Ellen worded it so well.

Worth the watch:)

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