So does that make you weak? Or does that mean that cloth is not for you? NO!! What it means is that just like anything else in your life, there are times that you just might not be into it.
When I was nursing my youngest I got Mastitis not once but twice! Both times I was completely wiped out. I felt drained, in pain, and all together frustrated. My husband has to work long hours so that I can stay at home with the babies so I didn't have the help I wanted at this time. So instead of struggling with diaper laundry (or ANY LAUNDRY) I used disposables. Am I a horrible cloth diapering mother? NO! These are the times that disposables are intended for! If you are having a bad day, going on a long vacation, or just not feeling it there is NO SHAME in using a disposable for a bit. (I would highly suggest Grovia Bio-Diapers for these instances since they contain less chemicals!)
If you are having "problems" with cloth that is making you want to throw in the towel I would suggest seeking some advice from other cloth mommas. (Try online forums like this one) Whether it is a fitting issue, laundry routine issue, or any various problem, most likely another mother has dealt with it at some point. In the meantime, it is ok to grab those 'spousies for a bit! We, cloth diapering mothers, won't hate on you. Sometimes you just need to step away from the situation and return when you aren't as frustrated. All issues can be overcome, but taking a little break won't hurt anyone! I promise :-D
This is such great advice! All too often we are an all-or-nothing society, me included. I cloth diapered, but did occasionally use a disposable and did not feel guilty. We all do what we can!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I always used disposables after the rotavirus vaccine and sometimes during bad stomach viruses too. It may be paranoia, but it was what I needed for peace of mind.
And yes, there are differences in disposables! I don't think the Grovia was available for my kids, but it looks interesting.
Great advice! Of course, just like anything else you have to do regularly, cloth diapering - and breastfeeding - can have its challenges or just seem like too much work at times. I agree that having support is key. It usually just takes a little reminder from someone else that what you are doing is important to get you back on track ;-)
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