Diapering update

I joked about how insane I must be choosing to cloth diaper the boys.

Looking back, with all the disgusting blowouts and horrible rashes I'd had to clean up and care for with disposable diapers, it's no wonder I switched.

Several months later, I don't regret the decision one bit. Both issues were eliminated until an allergic reaction that took a while to get Jace's skin back in balance from... and then they were again eliminated.

I have, however, found by trial and error, some important lessons regarding cloth diapering.

#1 Charlie's Soap: my favorite and turns out one of the least expensive detergents for cloth diapers.

#2 RLR: laundry treatment for "stripping" diapers of built up minerals typical in hard water areas is a must if you don't want your diapers to stink after about 3mos use.

#3 Wet bags: I needed several, not just one.

#4 Rumparooz: Jace's ultra sensitive tush required their "hypoallergenic" liner, so though I found a love of the BumGenius and FuzziBunz brand diapers, I had to stick with Rumparooz for Jace. (Jace also happens to be allergic to many detergents recommended.)
#5 TinyTush: became my favorite nighttime diaper... made of super absorbent, super soft, stretchy hemp.

#6 Not necessary: no need for baking soda or sweet smelling powder to sprinkle in the diaper bag or pail... they do pretty darn good keeping the stink in just zipping/closing them up.

After using disposable again for the trip to AZ, my love for cloth is reaffirmed.  After 5 days in disposables Jace had a horridly painful burn/rash again.  One night and day of cloth, it's gone and he's back to normal.