Getting up this morning I heard the usual hustle and bustle in the kitchen. My handsome son was up with the children. It was his turn and my dear daughter-in-law was having her morning to sleep in a little longer. They alternate who gets up with the kids. Nice arrangement.
The 7 year old was off on the bus and the other 3 were finishing eating their breakfast. He sat down on the floor and called the twins, now 23 months, to him for their first diaper change of the day. I tell you, I’m proud. This Dad can change a wiggling baby, put on any kind of cloth diaper faster than anybody! Well he’s done it with 4 children now. We’ve gone through all kinds, from prefolds with snappies and the Bummis wraps and now the bumGenius.
I asked him what he thought and without hesitation he said bumGenius were his favorite. They are easy to put on and fit so well. And of course the money saved with diapering twins is very important for their budget. Twins aren’t cheap and disposables for 2 cost close to $100 per month.
This is a great blog about cloth diapers.
http://clothdiapers.blogspot.com/
So many Moms find it a bit daunting to get started, so it is nice to read about other peoples experiences and how to make this easy and positive for everybody. It is the beginning that seems hard, but once you get into the swing of things and pat yourself on the back for saving your family money, reducing what goes into the landfill, reducing your “carbon footprint” you’ll feel great. PLUS we have had so many Moms tell us their baby actually points to the cloth diapers on the changing table rather than the disposables. They FEEL BETTER!! Isn’t that one of the best reasons?
The May Mother’s Teas at Best Start are all about using cloth diapers. Come with your questions and experiences to share.
May 6th and 16th at 10 AM.
Jane
