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WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF CLOTH DIAPERS?
PREFOLDS are a type of cloth diaper made up of layers. They fold into thirds. You place on baby, then snap a cover over the prefold & onto baby. You may choose to use snappis or pins to hold the prefold onto baby more snug to keep poo in better.
FITTEDS are cloth diapers that have snaps or velcro that fasten around baby. These are great for newborns. They are not waterproof & will still need a separate cover to keep from leaking through and onto clothing.
All-In-Ones (AIO) are the most similar to disposables. They are the easiest & simply snap or velcro onto baby. The inner layer is an absorbant cloth or fleece & the outer layer is waterproof PUL. The downside to these dipes are that they take longer to dry & can be more expensive.
POCKET DIAPERS are similar to AIOs in that they snap or velcro around baby like a disposable. The difference is that there is a pocket in the lining where you stuff a microterry, hemp, bamboo or organic cotton insert. After the diaper comes off, you pull out the insert which makes for better washing & faster drying.
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And bedrest and pelvic rest til the baby is born. I'm switching docs because mine right now is telling me we won't be doing anything different even though what were doing now obviously isn't working! I went to the er 2 weeks ago and my placenta started separating from my uterus slightly. Was put on bed rest for 6-8 weeks. Went again to the er on tuesday. And its separating more. They refused to put me on hospital bedrest, and just extended my bedrest when they never should have sent me home. I still have yet to see my doc since either of these er visits even though they say to see your doc in 2-3 days. Both times they said no. I'm also switching hospitals and my new doc said they'd set me up with this awesome high risk specialist. Any one else start off with a crap doc and have to switch during all of this?
by emilyv on Nov 03, 2011
Today was a really beautiful day in my area. My sister watches my ds on Mondays when I'm at work. Today she had him outside (which he does love), for the most part in the shade...but she didn't know that even in shade, the sun gets to your skin. My poor little baby is sunburned on his face and head!! It's killing me. :( Poor guy is fighting pneumonia and now this. I almost said something to her when I dropped him off, but I figured she knew and I didn't want her to take offense. Now I'm blaming myself. His sweet baby pale skin is gone. I hope he doesn't get uncomfortable from it. I'm so so SO upset right now. :(
by Jessiann 14 days ago
I feel like there is no end in sight with these nights! I think Im going to crash soon from this sleep deprivation. I seriously do. Ive been trying to stick to a routine but Im just too tired to fight with him and this crib situation :'(. He can't keep sleeping in his swing. Im praying that this gets better soon. He'll be 2 mos. next Tuesday. God help me!
by babyonboard311 14 days ago
Anyone letting their baby cry themselves to sleep? I will sometimes let my baby girl cry for 5 min or so, but I just don't have the heart to let her keep going if she doesn't fall asleep by then, which she sometimes does.
She's a great baby and naps so well but for almost 4 weeks now she won't go to sleep till 2am! Not sure what to do....
She's a great baby and naps so well but for almost 4 weeks now she won't go to sleep till 2am! Not sure what to do....
by iblondhaha 14 days ago
My lo looks like I stuck him in a box with a cat. I clip his nails constantly and don't want to keep putting socks on his hands because I want him to start grasping for things. Anyone else have this problem? At what age do they quit scratching up their face??
by fam123 14 days ago
My lo just moved from size 1 Huggies to size 2 (she's 9 lbs something) and had her first poop blowout today. Does that mean she's too big for the size 2 as well?? What size does your lo wear in Huggies and how much do they weigh and do they have frequent poop up the back incidents? We just ruined a new Janie and jack shirt:(
by SGrace 14 days ago
I can't help but just bawl my eyes out! After everything I have been through w this pregnancy and w the health of Lily (hospitalized for 10 days) I would think I would catch a break at some point but I can't break her colic and I'm going out of my mind!
I'm taking away time w Maggie bc I make her stay out of the room while I'm calming Lily down to get her to just go to sleep! I'm trying everything from switching formula to giving her gripe water and now on colic calm. I swaddle, take her outside on walks, car rides, run horrible electrical equipment, white noise, music.... You name it I have done it! So much for the happiest baby on the block BS.
I know she's crying for a reason! I know she hurts and i cant do anything about it! It's seriously breaking me and I need encouragement it's gonna get better before I tear my eyes out! I did all the right things while pregnant too! I just don't understand why I just can't have a happy baby! I still haven't seen her smile except for in her sleep or by accident she may grin to the side. I see all these happy babies and I just want her to be happy!
I think this is why I don't want to go back to work. I feel like I'm the only one who can get her to calm down. My husband has horrible patience and I just have this feeling he's gonna just put her down and have her cry it out.
Please just tell me it's gonna be ok! Looks like I'm not as strong as some may think. I too have my insane moments!
I'm taking away time w Maggie bc I make her stay out of the room while I'm calming Lily down to get her to just go to sleep! I'm trying everything from switching formula to giving her gripe water and now on colic calm. I swaddle, take her outside on walks, car rides, run horrible electrical equipment, white noise, music.... You name it I have done it! So much for the happiest baby on the block BS.
I know she's crying for a reason! I know she hurts and i cant do anything about it! It's seriously breaking me and I need encouragement it's gonna get better before I tear my eyes out! I did all the right things while pregnant too! I just don't understand why I just can't have a happy baby! I still haven't seen her smile except for in her sleep or by accident she may grin to the side. I see all these happy babies and I just want her to be happy!
I think this is why I don't want to go back to work. I feel like I'm the only one who can get her to calm down. My husband has horrible patience and I just have this feeling he's gonna just put her down and have her cry it out.
Please just tell me it's gonna be ok! Looks like I'm not as strong as some may think. I too have my insane moments!
by acorley517 14 days ago
Today was a really beautiful day in my area. My sister watches my ds on Mondays when I'm at work. Today she had him outside (which he does love), for the most part in the shade...but she didn't know that even in shade, the sun gets to your skin. My poor little baby is sunburned on his face and head!! It's killing me. :( Poor guy is fighting pneumonia and now this. I almost said something to her when I dropped him off, but I figured she knew and I didn't want her to take offense. Now I'm blaming myself. His sweet baby pale skin is gone. I hope he doesn't get uncomfortable from it. I'm so so SO upset right now. :(
by Jessiann 14 days ago
And that makes me sad. I want to excited about it but Ive been overwhelmed with crap/no consideration and gifts. For my birthday I got my son a bathtub thermometer and a new boppy cover. For our anniversary, I got healthy sleep habits, happy child and our restaurant was closed so my husband chose to go to the greasy short order drive in instead. No cards, no flowers, no sincere congratulations. Its all too much and I dread being pissed off on such a great day. I just have to keep in mind its about me and lo and not my husbands s*** ty imagination and consideration. Is it so much to ask?! Flowers?! Birthstone jewelry?! Just try?! Men are worthless.
Ok, pity party over.
Ok, pity party over.
by ClairIsAMommy 14 days ago