eagan@druxp.UUCP (EaganMS) (01/22/86)
It's getting close to the time our baby will be born and I am debating whether or not to use a diaper service or the disposal type diapers. It seems that the diaper service would be cheaper and in one way more convenient (won't have to lug huge boxes from the store every week), but disposals are convenient in other ways. But, what about diaper rashes? I'd appreciate any experiences either way--likes and dislikes, pros and cons, overall cost differences during the first year, etc. Thanks! Marianne Eagan ihnp4 (druxq!eagan)
kathy@tolerant.UUCP (Kathy Kister) (01/30/86)
> It's getting close to the time our baby will be born and I am debating > whether or not to use a diaper service or the disposal type diapers. > It seems that the diaper service would be cheaper and in one way more > convenient (won't have to lug huge boxes from the store every week), > but disposals are convenient in other ways. But, what about diaper rashes? > I'd appreciate any experiences either way--likes and dislikes, pros and cons, > overall cost differences during the first year, etc. > Thanks! > > Marianne Eagan ihnp4 (druxq!eagan) *** REPLACE THIS LINE WITH YOUR MESSAGE ***
D01@PSUVM.BITNET (02/05/86)
I was committed from an ecological standpoint to using cloth diapers and I
purchased 4 dozen. Shortly after that I found that using plastic pants
gave my daughter diaper rashes and tried to find some natural fabric diaper
covers to eliminate this problem. These diaper covers were very expensive
and hardly even held anything in! I wound up using just the cloth diapers
alone (it was summer at the time) and of course every time I wanted to
dress her this became highly impractical. I also found that the cloth
diapers coming in contact with her skin always gave her diaper rash (which
at the time she wasn't prone to). Bummer! I should also say that I laundered
the diapers myself in my own machine using Dreft and rinsing anywhere from 2
to 5 times! The end result of this is that I went back to disposables and
now have 4 dozen very handy dishtowels! Use your judgment. We don't have a
diaper service available in our area, but if we did and I could have afforded
maybe 6 of those woolen diaper wraps (I hated diaper pins) I would have gone
this route. Incidentally, the diaper covers are called Nikkys and are about
$11 each. GOOD LUCK!
jml@drutx.UUCP (LeonJM) (02/08/86)
I am basically a lazy person but, I love my son and want to do the best for him. My wife (also a full time professional) and I read several articles about disposable vs cloth diapers and we compromise. Our sitter thinks that disposables are great and doesn't like cloth diapers. We don't like the idea of filling up the dumps with feces. I hate pins, as I have never stuck my son but have stuck myself numerous times. My son, Nathan, goes to the sitter three times a week and is fitted with disposables there. We use a diaper service and diaper wraps similar to the Nikkys described in an eariler article. However, the wraps we use are made of some synthetic and cost about $5 each (except for the ones made out of denim with the back pocket!). Fortunately, it appears that Nathan's skin is impervious to everything except sharp objects. He has never had diaper rash no matter what kind of diaper he has had on. Bottom line... A diaper service with diaper wraps is almost ideal. Disposables are useful in certain situations and fortunately Nathan doesn't care. As Nathan's doctor says whenever she doesn't want to give an absolute opinion: "Whatever makes you feel most comfortable is probably the best for the baby, because you care more about him than he does." One last point. I also resent the sexist remark about women being the responsible party. Amongst our friends the men take as much responsibility as the women. I've change many a diaper and spent numerous nights up with the little squirt and never regretted a moment. 'nuff said. John Leon AT&T ihnp4!drutx!jml
linda@rtech.UUCP (Linda Mundy) (02/22/86)
One way to combat diaper rash with cloth diapers is to include about 1/2 cup
of vinegar in the rinse water -- its acidity combats the alkinility of both
urine and soap. I found it infinitely more effective than multiple rinses.
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"The sun is but an egg, that hatches great things"
Linda Mundy {ucbvax,decvax}!mtxinu!rtech!linda
Relational Technology, Inc., Alameda, CA