Cloth diapers! Anyone else use them or want to?
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Yeah but some also dry up for no reason at all. That was the case with me. It happened with all 3 of my kids. By 4 months with my first my milk was almost gone and the doctors could not figure out why. When I had my second my doctor and I were prepared just in case. I had a pump on hand and if I started to dry up he would give me a medication that was originally intended for heart burn but had the added side effect of boosting breast milk production. I did start to dry up agian. And agian the doctors could not figure out why. Even the LaLech(SP?) society people that were helping me said that sometimes that happens even if you do everything you can. So my son was supplimented with formula along with breast milk till the medication and the pumping after each feeding increased my supply to be able to solely feed him breast milk. About 3 weeks or so. With my third I had to stop because I had to go on antidepressants for post parnum. So there are many things that could happen to stop or hinder a mother in breast feeding their child. Some explainable and some not able to be.
Breast is always best in my opinion, but if a mother has no other choice but to formula feed then they should not be made to feel guilty for it either.
Breast is always best in my opinion, but if a mother has no other choice but to formula feed then they should not be made to feel guilty for it either.
Right, my point was many issues can be avoided by education, but certainly not all. There should be NO guilt in formula feeding when its a necessity. (Not saying there ever should be guilt, just for those who can not breastfeed and want to, dont feel guilty when you did what you could).
Like for me, being a huge natural birth and homebirth advocate....yet having two c-sections. I feel no guilt, I do not feel like I "failed". I educated myself the best I could, and gave it my all....that is all anyone can do
Like for me, being a huge natural birth and homebirth advocate....yet having two c-sections. I feel no guilt, I do not feel like I "failed". I educated myself the best I could, and gave it my all....that is all anyone can do
Exactly. Not to mention its not like there is much of a motivation to BF if you have doctors telling you “its no big deal, formula is just as goodâ€.
My own mom birthed her babies in what were then 3rd world countries. Her choices were BF or goatsmilk and hope the baby makes it. You figure out how to make it work when those are your two choices.
I had the choice of awesome modern formula that everyone assured me was “fine†especially after all I had been through. Um... no it wasn’t fine, and I resent that even NICU docs and nurses didn’t bother to tell me about NEC and how protective human milk is in avoiding it, ESPECIALLY from a mom who has delivered pre-term because pre term moms actually make different milk than full term moms. No. I had to find that out on my own. When I brought it up, they heartily agreed but why didn’t they tell me? What if I hadn’t researched this for myself? Preemies get NEC at rates as high as 50% and many do dies of it. We KNOW that human breast milk prevents it and we even know HOW it prevents it, yet in my case *I* had to ask for a lactation consultant and a pump. They weren’t offered to me.
Later when the babies were home and I was waking myself up every 3 hours to pump, I had people telling me I was crazy and pushing myself too hard and blah blah... Totally unsupportive.
As you can tell, I have a real issue with how blase we are about jumping to formula like its “just as goodâ€. Its not.
My own mom birthed her babies in what were then 3rd world countries. Her choices were BF or goatsmilk and hope the baby makes it. You figure out how to make it work when those are your two choices.
I had the choice of awesome modern formula that everyone assured me was “fine†especially after all I had been through. Um... no it wasn’t fine, and I resent that even NICU docs and nurses didn’t bother to tell me about NEC and how protective human milk is in avoiding it, ESPECIALLY from a mom who has delivered pre-term because pre term moms actually make different milk than full term moms. No. I had to find that out on my own. When I brought it up, they heartily agreed but why didn’t they tell me? What if I hadn’t researched this for myself? Preemies get NEC at rates as high as 50% and many do dies of it. We KNOW that human breast milk prevents it and we even know HOW it prevents it, yet in my case *I* had to ask for a lactation consultant and a pump. They weren’t offered to me.
Later when the babies were home and I was waking myself up every 3 hours to pump, I had people telling me I was crazy and pushing myself too hard and blah blah... Totally unsupportive.
As you can tell, I have a real issue with how blase we are about jumping to formula like its “just as goodâ€. Its not.
Oh that's not good. Totally agreed that doctors should try and encourage women who give birth to pump and breastfeed first, before even giving formula. Sometimes I wonder if formula companies don't encourage them to push their formula in exchange of money or something. So unethical (IMO).
My issue with the whole thing is how moms go to each other's throats because of those things really. I know some women who were made to feel like dirt because they couldn't breastfeed. Although in other cases, a mom doesn't even try then complains that she has no money because of her formula and I want to smack her. But anyway. I couldn't breastfeed (I know some people who adopt do it though, my body just reacts badly to hormones and stuff), but I realize that breastmilk is best. And I realize that cloth is probably best too (unless you spend a lot in the 'greener' disposable diapers), it just really wasn't practical for me.
My issue with the whole thing is how moms go to each other's throats because of those things really. I know some women who were made to feel like dirt because they couldn't breastfeed. Although in other cases, a mom doesn't even try then complains that she has no money because of her formula and I want to smack her. But anyway. I couldn't breastfeed (I know some people who adopt do it though, my body just reacts badly to hormones and stuff), but I realize that breastmilk is best. And I realize that cloth is probably best too (unless you spend a lot in the 'greener' disposable diapers), it just really wasn't practical for me.
Werd Fran!!!
I am going to use disposable diapers. IDGAF. I'll buy green diapers, but I will not handle and rinse poop off of diapers, clean them and reuse them. It would mortify me! And I know for a FACT my baby daddy wouldn't be changing a single diaper if he had to do that. If you're going to do that you might as well reuse washcloths instead of using toilet paper. D: More power to you.
I think it's awesome if you are all about cloth diapers and really get into it! But please don't guilt trip me or feel like you're the better person because I can't handle that. I have also taken birth control for 10 years straight for medical reasons, so I haven't been using ANY feminine products (yeah... how the f did I get pregnant?!), does that make it even? Lol
I also hope you've never drank a bottled water, or any kind of bottled drink, or eaten fast food, or eat meat, etc. It's important that everyone does their part in their own way but some of us cannot handle poop all the time. When I would get poo on me at the dog daycare, I would cry and have a panic attack, and I find baby poo MUCH grosser.
I am going to use disposable diapers. IDGAF. I'll buy green diapers, but I will not handle and rinse poop off of diapers, clean them and reuse them. It would mortify me! And I know for a FACT my baby daddy wouldn't be changing a single diaper if he had to do that. If you're going to do that you might as well reuse washcloths instead of using toilet paper. D: More power to you.
I think it's awesome if you are all about cloth diapers and really get into it! But please don't guilt trip me or feel like you're the better person because I can't handle that. I have also taken birth control for 10 years straight for medical reasons, so I haven't been using ANY feminine products (yeah... how the f did I get pregnant?!), does that make it even? Lol
I also hope you've never drank a bottled water, or any kind of bottled drink, or eaten fast food, or eat meat, etc. It's important that everyone does their part in their own way but some of us cannot handle poop all the time. When I would get poo on me at the dog daycare, I would cry and have a panic attack, and I find baby poo MUCH grosser.
I'd totally do cloth.
I am pretty skeeved out by bodily excretions and germs but I don't find cloth any less sanitary than disposable. I mean really, if you have kids, you ARE going to get poop and pee on things and many of those things will have to go in your washing machine. Oh well.
My sister used cloth with one of her kids, but for convenience she would use disposables when they were out and about. But her daughter would always break out in a rash when she was wearing a disposable - no surprise given all the chemicals and crap that are in disposable diapers.
Cloth just makes more sense to me.
I am pretty skeeved out by bodily excretions and germs but I don't find cloth any less sanitary than disposable. I mean really, if you have kids, you ARE going to get poop and pee on things and many of those things will have to go in your washing machine. Oh well.
My sister used cloth with one of her kids, but for convenience she would use disposables when they were out and about. But her daughter would always break out in a rash when she was wearing a disposable - no surprise given all the chemicals and crap that are in disposable diapers.
Cloth just makes more sense to me.
Ehh, most of my friends have used disposable diapers, and I assure you there was still a decent amount of poop handling. My one friend's kid had a partially memorable "blow out" where he pretty much had poo coming out of the sides and top of the diaper, up his back, and oozing onto the car seat. Just about everyone I know with kids brought a second outfit in their diaper bag in case of some massive diaper failure. If there are babies there is going to be some poop handling.
When my cousin was a toddler she once removed her poopy diaper and painted her bedroom walls (and floor and furniture) with its contents....
When my cousin was a toddler she once removed her poopy diaper and painted her bedroom walls (and floor and furniture) with its contents....
Yes you still deal with poop with disposables, but it's just not the same. I guess some places sell little sprays you can attach to your toilet to spray off the poop from cloth diapers though, that would help.
For the rash in disposables, it really depends on the brand. Some are way worse than others. Chris got two maybe total, Lisa got more but only when she pooped and I wasn't fast enough to change her. I'm guessing it would have been the same in cloth.
But yeah, I know a lot of moms who did cloth, and it sounded fun, but too much work for me. I know most of them were SAHMs though, I don't think many daycares want to deal with it.
For the rash in disposables, it really depends on the brand. Some are way worse than others. Chris got two maybe total, Lisa got more but only when she pooped and I wasn't fast enough to change her. I'm guessing it would have been the same in cloth.
But yeah, I know a lot of moms who did cloth, and it sounded fun, but too much work for me. I know most of them were SAHMs though, I don't think many daycares want to deal with it.
Werd Fran!!!
I am going to use disposable diapers. IDGAF. I'll buy green diapers, but I will not handle and rinse poop off of diapers, clean them and reuse them. It would mortify me! And I know for a FACT my baby daddy wouldn't be changing a single diaper if he had to do that. If you're going to do that you might as well reuse washcloths instead of using toilet paper. D: More power to you.
I think it's awesome if you are all about cloth diapers and really get into it! But please don't guilt trip me or feel like you're the better person because I can't handle that. I have also taken birth control for 10 years straight for medical reasons, so I haven't been using ANY feminine products (yeah... how the f did I get pregnant?!), does that make it even? Lol I also hope you've never drank a bottled water, or any kind of bottled drink, or eaten fast food, or eat meat, etc. It's important that everyone does their part in their own way but some of us cannot handle poop all the time. When I would get poo on me at the dog daycare, I would cry and have a panic attack, and I find baby poo MUCH grosser.
I am going to use disposable diapers. IDGAF. I'll buy green diapers, but I will not handle and rinse poop off of diapers, clean them and reuse them. It would mortify me! And I know for a FACT my baby daddy wouldn't be changing a single diaper if he had to do that. If you're going to do that you might as well reuse washcloths instead of using toilet paper. D: More power to you.
I think it's awesome if you are all about cloth diapers and really get into it! But please don't guilt trip me or feel like you're the better person because I can't handle that. I have also taken birth control for 10 years straight for medical reasons, so I haven't been using ANY feminine products (yeah... how the f did I get pregnant?!), does that make it even? Lol
I also hope you've never drank a bottled water, or any kind of bottled drink, or eaten fast food, or eat meat, etc. It's important that everyone does their part in their own way but some of us cannot handle poop all the time. When I would get poo on me at the dog daycare, I would cry and have a panic attack, and I find baby poo MUCH grosser.
What bugs me is the ooooo. Too much hassle comment.
I have NO idea what I would use. I like cloth. I like convenience....
AND:
http://mommyish.com/childrearing/the-skinny-on-cloth-diapers-a-personal-choice/#ixzz246MG6pW3
Not to mention - baby's are HARD WORK. Adding more washing on top of that.... phew.
This is not a battle, it's just a personal choice. Hell, in China babies wear split pants. If people were all so GREEN they would use them and NO NAPPY AT ALL.
And yes... I did see two children peeing themselves on the train.
AND:
http://mommyish.com/childrearing/the-skinny-on-cloth-diapers-a-personal-choice/#ixzz246MG6pW3
Not to mention - baby's are HARD WORK. Adding more washing on top of that.... phew.
This is not a battle, it's just a personal choice. Hell, in China babies wear split pants. If people were all so GREEN they would use them and NO NAPPY AT ALL.
And yes... I did see two children peeing themselves on the train.
You do still deal with poop with disposables, but I have only had a few blowouts between both of mine, but of course I didn't get to breastfeed either, which I hear breastfed babies have much more blowouts. So yes it happens where you have to wash clothes, etc, with poop(and i have certainly done my fair share with potty training), but not nearly as much as with disposables. But I much prefer being able to just toss whatever in the trash, I even admit to having done it with underwear when I didn't want to clean a disgusting mess after Mason had an accident! And I'm not great at getting laundry done in a timely manner either, so most likely my kids would run out of diapers! lol
As far as rashes in disposables, I have been really lucky. I have used Huggies, Pampers, Luvs, no rashes....and usually if my kids start to get a little bit red, one dose of Desiten clears it up. So far through almost 3 years of disposable diapering my kids haven't had any bad rashes, pretty much only occasional redness that goes away overnight. (knock on wood!)
As far as rashes in disposables, I have been really lucky. I have used Huggies, Pampers, Luvs, no rashes....and usually if my kids start to get a little bit red, one dose of Desiten clears it up. So far through almost 3 years of disposable diapering my kids haven't had any bad rashes, pretty much only occasional redness that goes away overnight. (knock on wood!)
I have NO idea what I would use. I like cloth. I like convenience....
AND:
http://mommyish.com/childrearing/the-skinny-on-cloth-diapers-a-personal-choice/#ixzz246MG6pW3
Not to mention - baby's are HARD WORK. Adding more washing on top of that.... phew.
This is not a battle, it's just a personal choice. Hell, in China babies wear split pants. If people were all so GREEN they would use them and NO NAPPY AT ALL.
And yes... I did see two children peeing themselves on the train.
AND:
http://mommyish.com/childrearing/the-skinny-on-cloth-diapers-a-personal-choice/#ixzz246MG6pW3
Not to mention - baby's are HARD WORK. Adding more washing on top of that.... phew.
This is not a battle, it's just a personal choice. Hell, in China babies wear split pants. If people were all so GREEN they would use them and NO NAPPY AT ALL.
And yes... I did see two children peeing themselves on the train.
learning how to live life with a newborn comes with all kinds of ups and downs and pitfalls and unexpected successes and failures. If you find something that makes life the slightest bit easier for you and helps you to be a more relaxed and calm parent... GO FOR IT!!!!!
Like breastfeeding, it's great but I've seen women who were almost literally pulling their hair out, reduced to tears and so stressed out because they just couldn't get the hang of it or it wasn't working for them and I wonder WHY are we putting this kind of pressure on mothers? I think pushing breastfeeding too much can be just as bad as the docs telling a mother not to bother and just formula feed because it's just as good. Mothers go in thinking they must breastfeed or they are going to have sickly children who can't make it in the world and that is RIDICULOUS. If breastfeeding is stressing you out so badly that you are anxious, reduced to tears and stressed to the max... where exactly is the benefit? is the benefit of the breastmilk better than the benefit of a calm and relaxed mother?
here is my opinion on parenting. You do what works for you. As long as you are feeding your child, loving them and not abusing or neglecting them... have at it. EVERYONE is going to have an opinion about how you should parent (and I am no exception) and someone is ALWAYS going to look down on you because you are doing something incorrectly in their eyes but unless they are going to move in and raise your kid for you, their opinion doesn't matter. if it doesn't work for you don't do it no matter how people will try to guilt you. I am not a perfect mother but God gave Hannah the mother she needed. The same with your kids, you will know them better than anyone else and people will be knocking down your door with unsolicited advice. Just smile, say thanks... and do things your way
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I don't care what other people use, I am NOT environmentally conscious at all so as far as I'm concerned it has no effect on me if someone uses disposables. I just personally find cloth more appealing, if others don't that's cool as long as no one thinks I'm gross and unsanitary for preferring cloth.