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Another question about cloth diapers?

I am planning on useing cloth diapers for my baby. I would like to start buying them now, while I'm still pregnant. My two other children weighed almost 9 pounds each whn they were born. I am leaning towards Fuzzi Bunz, but have bought a sample pack of others. How many smalls should I buy? I was going to get a starter set with 18, but it is quite expensive and I'm worried my child will grow out of them before I get my money's worth. Any Recommendations. I also bought some diapers off craigslist from a lady that decided not to cloth diaper after her daycare said she had to bring in disposables. Here's the diapers I have so far.
1 Small Fuzzi Bunz, 1 Bum Genius 2.0, 1 Small Knickernappie, 1small Happy Heinies, 1 Small drybees (these were all from the sampler. I also have 1med fuzzi bunz, 1med little lambs, 1 med bumkins, 5 med kushies, 2 large babykins, 4 large cottontails, 6 xl bumkins, 2 wahms (not sure what size yet) and 1 kushies diaper cover.

This is a fabulous essay about cloth diapering a newborn- http://www.sunshinediapers.com/cloth-diaper-university/diapering-a-newborn/

BumGenius diapers are one size- they will fit from 8 to 35lbs, your child will probably not grow out of them. Small Fuzzi Bunz fit from 7 to 18 lbs. That should at least get you a few months worth of use. Fuzzi Bunz have good resale value too. I just bought a used small for $12.00 and a used medium for $15.00. So I wouldn't worry about not getting your money's worth.

For a newborn baby you will need 2 dozen diapers to go two days between washings. If you bought 2 dozen new BumGenius or Fuzzi Bunz it would cost you over $400.00. Considering you'd spend about $3000.00 on disposable diapers from birth to potty training (and that's just for one child, cloth diapers can be resued for subsequent children), $400.00 doesn't seem so bad.

But if you are unable to come up with $400.00 all at once, try a combination of prefolds and pockets. One dozen each of perfolds and pockets, and four covers (for the prefolds) will run you about $250. Don't worry about prefolds being hard to use- they're not. You can just fold it into a rectangle and place it into a velcro closing cover. No pins needed.

Kushies are the cheapest AIOs you'll find. They're not bad, but they're not great either. You can get 25 of them for about $200.00. Some Wal-Marts and BabiesRUs carry Kushies.

If you went with strictly prefolds, you could buy a package that included 3 dozen infant size, 2 dozen premium size, 6 small, and 6 medium covers, and a snappi for $175.00. That would take you from birth to 25lbs. Once your baby grows out of them, then you could invest in a dozen large AIOs or pockets. 12 will be all you need by that time to get you through a day and a half to two days between washing.

www.DiaperSwappers.com or www.DiaperTraders.com are both forums where you can not only find used cloth diapers for sale, but also answers and support.

Check out my sources for affordable new and used diapers.

Finding The Best Hotel Accommodations When Traveling With Infants

You will be surprised at how different the "ideal" travel accommodations are for you once you have a child. Before becoming a parent, you wanted a room that was in the middle of the action because you were there to party; now, you have a tiny tot to care for and if he's not happy and satisfied, you certainly aren't going to have much of a vacation. When traveling with an infant, what are the key considerations to help you find the best hotel accommodations?

Your destination will dictate the type of hotel accommodations available to you. Heading to the beach for some sun and fun? Sightseeing in Paris? Or do you take a trek to the ski slopes each year?

Going back and forth between your room and the beach will wear you out with all the items you need to tote. Having a room that is situated in close proximity to the beach is a must. When introducing your baby to the water, you will want to consider the type of diaper to use. Disposable diapers will soak up the water like a sponge and bloat while in the water. Fuzzi Bunz cloth diapers are a great solution to the problem. Made from organic cotton in many fun colors, your baby will be cute and comfortable during his beach visit. Since they are cotton, you can rinse and hang the cloth diapers to dry in your hotel room bathroom, or even have them laundered by the hotel laundry service.

If your travel plans include wandering around Paris, visiting museums and seeing the sights, then a hotel room that is situated within the center of town allows you to see the sights by day, as well as dine close in at night, so that when baby gets tired, you don't have far to take him to put him down for the night. If you want to carry your baby instead of using a stroller, a ring sling or other baby carrier is worth considering. The Ellaroo baby carrier is a great way to tote your baby around town longer, as it allows you to carry the weight of your baby on your hip, taking the stress off your back and shoulders.

Accommodations which provide sitter services may be necessary if you are heading to the mountains for skiing or snowboarding. When you aren't skiing, heading into town for some shopping helps round out the vacation. With an Eddie Bauer Baby Travel System, your stroller can transition to a car seat in no time; and, when you can't take the stroller onto the snow, you can detach the convenient baby carrier to go places the stroller can't.

Having the right hotel accommodations as well as the right equipment gives you the peace of mind that your baby is safe and secure with you, and you are more able to enjoy your vacation and provide your infant a wonderful family experience.

About the Author

Maria Cummings is a mom that has devoted herself to helping kids and families in the community. As Manager of
Bustling Baby
, Maria enjoys sharing her experience of natural parenting with new parents and supports parents in finding the best natural baby products, such as
Fuzzi Bunz cloth diapers
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