Mama Cloth (TMI alert not too bad tho)

So I cloth diaper during the daytime and I've started using mama cloth (well I started a last year). I've been using mama cloth made by Mama Bee Creation and myself with a minky top and in an all-in-two design. (minky top cotton or bamboo and fleece core snap in liner and a PUL wrapped in printed cotton that snaps around you undies) I love them and I haven't had a rash since switching (I did with disposables). Some mom's fear switching to cloth pads because they think they will be more noticeable or bunch up and move around. I can tell you when they are designed right they don't do any of that. I love them and I wash them with my baby's diapers and they get clean. Some people think it's unsanitary but period blood is more sterile than poop! If a liner is designed too small (like my first homemade one) they might move out of the way on a heavy flow day. If they are designed too wide (my second attempt) they might feel uncomfortable and turn on you. However when they are designed right (name brands and my latest attempt) they are actually more comfortable than disposable pads and are sometimes slimmer but they are no more noticeable than disposables. Some people use newborn socks (one stuffed in another and a ribbon sewn in for pulling out) as reusable tampons. I have not tried this method but my roommate has and she hasn't had any issues except she gets nervous and changes often because she's heard of people getting too comfortable and getting sick. She hasn't gotten sick herself but she's and herbalist so she's always cautious. Anyways I love cloth pads they are healthy, green, clean and comfy unlike disposables. Mama Bee Creations mama cloths are cost effective, (I can't speak for any other brand as I haven't tried them I will make a post for them when I get the chance to try them).

Funky fluff bamboo system

I have been using the funk fluff bamboo systems for nap time. I dont find their liners to be as absorbant as I would like even doubled up so for naptime I use a different liner with the heavy duty soaker. The diaper cover is very stylish and fits well. The lining does hold on to stains more than the microfleece alternative. Bottomline, I like diaper but the liners are not my favorite. The extra channel around the legs is my favorite thing about this daiper.

Charlie banana soap

I've been using Charlie banana soap the last few washes and I must say I like it! The only problem with staining I've had is on my Applecheeks bamboo wipes but they stain no matter what soap I use. My washing routine is a cold rinse, hot wash after the spin i pull out the covers and hang to dry, then the liners go for one more rinse before a medium dry. You don't have to do the extra rinse but I find that the extra rinse help get rid of deep staining without it I have minor staining on the liners. Another tip I've gotten to prevent staining is to sun dry but with hemp liners and some cotton ones they become stiff sundrying. But that's my washing routine. Thank you for reading

Cloth diapering

So I've gone back to cloth diapering now that we have a washing machine again. Tsula has started to get fussier and fussier during changes now! I have all pocket covers but I dont always use them that way. My liner consists of prefolds, flats, doubles and liners in all kinds of fabrics except wool. I haven't gotten my hands on any wool liners yet. I've also started making my own cloth diapers. However, at night time I use disposables because she is an extremely heavy wetter! I've tried everything except wool and when I say everything I mean EVERYTHING. At naptime i stuff a folded bamboo flat in the pocket use a cotton doubler and a gerber prefold. She naps for 2-3 hours and usually wakes up pretty soaked but no leaks. (Well no leaks yet). Today while Tsula is napping I'm going to post somethings about cloth diapering.