Like most 1st time parents, we have been investigating and researching a variety of baby-care issues, not the least of which is DIAPERS.Of course, we are cost-conscious, but also ec0-conscious. (Al Gore is the little voice inside my head, reminding me to turn off light switches.) We have managed to become staunch recyclers, and have cultivated a no-water lawn and flower/bush landscaping. This year I started composting -- EVERYTHING goes in from paper, egg shells & watermelon rinds to coffee grounds, dead leaves & grass clippings.
So, when it came to the choice on diapers, I definately wanted to avoid disposable at all costs. Now, I completely support all parenting choices that lead to a happy & healthy baby. Disposable diapers are the best choice for some parents. But since we own a washer/dryer, and do composing year-round, I did not feel it was the best choice for us. We researched cloth diapers, and I was really excited about All-in-ones, specifically the All Together diaper at http://www.clothdiaper.com/. Yet, when I was realistic about our specific situation, I knew 2 full-time working parents likely could not keep up w/ laundry, so we would end up purchasing more diapers in each size than we needed, which is a waste of diapers, and a waste of $$$$$.
My sister told me about several brands of chlorine-free diapers, like 7th Generation, which break-down in landfills sooner. But I wanted something I did not have to constantly throw away. I was thrilled when a parent on the ETH yahoo group sent out an email on GDiapers. http://www.gdiaper.com/ I had not heard about them before, but started my research like a good mommy-to-be. They were just what I was looking for -- a cloth outer "pant" that is machine washable, with a water-proof liner barrier, and compostible inside pad (think giant maxi-pad.) Urine pads are compostable due to a natural chem in the layers that neutralize the acidic pH. Soil is flushable (pad & all), or you can throw away in the garbage, and they biodegrade in a landfill in 90 days!
Of course, we'll have to try them out on Sam to ensure we can get a good fit, no leaks, etc. etc. But I'll pick up a trial pak when we know his size and see how they work. From the website, it appears they are as good for the baby (no rash) as disposable, but @ a much lower cost financially and to the environment. YEAH!!
If anyone has any direct experience w/ G Diapers, please let me know.
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Before we found A & A, and were waiting for an infant and toddler, we had looked into various types of diapers. We had selected (and purchased! Yipes!) diapers called Fuzzi Bunz.
The only reason they won us over as opposed to G Diapers or the other cloth variety is because they had snaps instead of velcro. The reviews I read said that once a child hits about 9-11 months, rrrrippp they pull off the velcro cloth diapers like nobody's business. Ha.
Something to consider, perhaps?!
And, I'm sorry it's taking so long for your home study. We can relate. We worked with a local agency and then after 9 months, they told us they were unable to pursue Ethiopian adoption like they originally planned. So, we had to start all over. After finding CHI, we were told it would take "about a week" to get our updated homestudy. We got it 12 weeks later.
Seriously. >:\
by the way-
I noticed on your profile you like anything Irene Dunne.
My Grandmother was named Irene after Irene Dunne. That's my middle name, and now our Adia's middle name, too! ;)
http://mcgregorjourney.blogspot.com/ This family uses them, I don't know them but have read their blog for some time. :)
I wouldn't worry to much about the velcro. Babies can remove snaps, velcro, really anything if they really want to.
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