Daddy Boarding Passes

Is your dad on board? With cloth diapering that is! I know many mommas have an issue getting the daddies on board with cloth diapering. Here are some quick tips to help you make that dad a cloth diaper champ (or at least not your enemy).


First, there are a couple key "pros" that dads tend to really listen too: Money and Health. Money is an easy one. What dad wouldn't want to save a bundle on baby expenses (we all know they add up fast). So outline the cost savings to the dad or dad-to-be in an easy to understand way. Better yet, find a product that you know dad has been eying for a while and equate it to diapers. For example, if you hubby was wanting a new fishing pole that cost approx. $100. Let him know that with ALL the money you will be saving on diapers in only x months you will be able to buy that new pole. Then follow it up with "if we buy disposables it will be about 3 years before we recoup those costs".

Your baby's health is another big kicker for dads. What dad wouldn't want the healthiest and safest products for their babies? Point out all the chemicals in disposables and health concerns you have. Also let them read what some disposable diaper manufacturers have to say ( or more exactly what they don't say) about their diapers.

Lastly, if they still seem skeptical, tell them you will start with a hybrid system. Tell them you will use the cloth and they can use the disposable inserts. Once they see how easy (and cost effective) it is for you they will be on board!

Most dads are just scared of the unknown. They don't know what will happen with the poo or how you will wash them. If they see you do it their fears will fly to the wind. Good luck!!

And watch this funny video on talking with your loved one about diapering. ;)

GoAnimate.com: Talking to your loved one about cloth diapering by graciemom1025

Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com. It's free and fun!

Why I love the Snappi

The Snappi is a great and easy alternative to traditional diaper pins. It makes using prefolds and flats a breeze, but did you know these can work great on contour diapers, fitted diapers, and even to "adjust" diaper sizes?

Snappis

For those of you who have not used a Snappi- A Snappi comes in a variety of colors and is made from a stretchable non-toxic material, which is T-shaped with grips on each end. These grips hook into the diaper fabric to ensure a snug fitting diaper with enough natural movement for the baby.

The key is to stretch the T so you get a snug fit. The Snappi can also be used on a contour diaper to give it more hold than with just a cover alone. Or if you have a fitted diaper without snaps/velcro you can use a Snappi to secure it in place.

The unique thing that I have found to use the Snappi for is to "downsize" some of my fitted diapers. I have two in diapers! One is 16 months old and 22 pounds and the other is 5 months old and 12 pounds, so typically they wear different fitted diaper sizes. My larger guy is in a large and my little girl is in a size small.

One day I was washing laundry and only had two large fitted diapers clean. Of course, my littlest decided to pee two times in a row and so I was forced to try to rig a large onto her bottom while the others washed. To my surprise, the snappi actually turned the "large" fitted into a snug fitting diaper on my little one. From that day forward I only purchased large sized fitted diapers. The key is fold the tabs over one another as far as needed to have a nice snug fit, then just snappi it in place. (This could be done with pins too).

So this is just another way to save a little money. Of course, smaller sized fitted will be less bulky than a larger fitted resized. However, it is a way to get more life out of those sized fitted options!

I wish I had a baby girl!

Okay I do have a baby girl. In fact, I have two daughters. However, I always have people come up to me and say "That diaper is sooooo cute! I wish I had a baby girl!". They usually do this when Ellie is wearing one of her cutesy floral or girly printed diapers. 

Like this Weehuggers Flower Power cover

But boys have "cute" covers too! In fact, some of the cutest covers are boy prints! So here is a quick list of some super cute boy printed covers.

Bummis Super Whisper Wraps-  These wraps are super easy to use and very inexpensive, but best of all come in great boy prints. I love the Rockets and Froggy prints!

Wyatt in a Grovia Airplaines Shell

Grovia One-Size Covers-  The Airplanes and Owls print make great boy covers!

Thirsties Duo Wraps- The Cool Stripes and Blackbird prints are winners in my book! 

 

Bummis Super Brites- The Super Brites come in Blue, Yellow, and Green swirly patterns great for any little boy. 

Thirsties Sized Cover- The Baby Bird Blue is super cute!  

So stop envying all the girly prints! There are plenty of cute boy prints available!!!