tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487836526833831829.post1950686826064477406..comments2023-11-26T08:04:09.145-08:00Comments on Jahjong: Cloth Diapering... Ten Months In.Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02678702485735222449noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487836526833831829.post-31618274223139630012012-10-06T19:58:04.770-07:002012-10-06T19:58:04.770-07:00MissInstall76 - so sorry I couldn't find a way...MissInstall76 - so sorry I couldn't find a way to respond to you directly. We purchased a retractable clothesline from Amazon too. No kidding, after the first day the fabric line snapped and broke due to the weight of the wet diapers! My husband restrung a metal wire. It doesn't retract, but hangs down on the side of the dryer when not in use. It is much sturdier. I'd recommend something super sturdy or be prepared to get creative like we did. :-)Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678702485735222449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487836526833831829.post-23448363009092754792012-09-19T08:14:12.535-07:002012-09-19T08:14:12.535-07:00Your post is very helpful. I'm pregnant with m...Your post is very helpful. I'm pregnant with my second child and will be cloth diapering for the first time. I am also looking at using a clothesline. Can you tell me which brand you purchased? I'm looking at a few on Amazon and can't decipher which one will work best. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487836526833831829.post-77602253240176205922011-07-18T13:11:28.359-07:002011-07-18T13:11:28.359-07:00Thanks, Jessica! I love hearing from other Moms to...Thanks, Jessica! I love hearing from other Moms too! I think it is so interesting how everything is different for each of us. I guess that is why you have to keep trying new things - new diapers, new routines, etc.<br /><br />I agree with the big "bum" issue. I'm sure one day they'll figure out how to make slimmer cloth diapers. Wouldn't that be nice? <br /><br />Thanks again for the nice feedback! It means LOT!!<br /><br />- CourtneyCourtneyhttp://www.jahjong.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487836526833831829.post-45694514192859069802011-07-18T10:02:17.168-07:002011-07-18T10:02:17.168-07:00I am so glad that you posted an update about your ...I am so glad that you posted an update about your CD experience! I'm always curious about how others are fairing in their CD experience. <br /><br />My daughter is about 6 weeks younger than E, and we've been CDing since January (it took FOREVER for our organic Softbums to come in!)...so about 6 months now. I agree that it is just no big deal to CD. I worried for so long about getting "the stinkies" or amonia burns from our wash cycle...but, like you, we've never had ANY problems. We even bought an HE washer recently, and I was concerned about the amount of water it used...again, no problems! <br /><br />Unlike yourself, we primarily have velcro with just a few snaps in the bunch. I HATE the snaps, and can never seem to get a good fit. We use Softbums 99% of the time during the day (with an odd GroVia thrown in on rare occasions) and Flips for night. Honestly, I'm not sure why we started using the Flips at night (instead of the SBs), but it works for us.<br /><br />My mom will use cloth when she keeps B, but often uses disposables for ease (she works full time from home and my grandmother, who has Alzheimer's, lives with her...so she is doing double diaper duty!) my MIL wouldn't even consider using cloth. <br /><br />I had all intentions of using cloth wipes (and I do use them for washcloths!). We bought them and a warmer, but we end up changing the most diapers downstairs and we set up the cloth wipes/warmer upstairs...so it just never became part of our routine. (Maybe I'll make that my goal for the week!)<br /><br />My only complaint is about the fluffy bum..I don't mind how it looks at all...but, it does make clothing a bit of a challenge for us. My daughter is very long waisted and "thick," not fat. Add the bulk of the cloth diaper, and we have to size up at two sizes if not more. Unfortuntely, that means that it ends up with an odd fit in her neck/shoulder area, and long pants have to be rolled up several times! <br /><br />I have really enjoyed watching E grow up on your blog. Since she is about 1 1/2 months older than B, it always gives me insight into what I can usually expect in the coming weeks.<br /><br />Thank you for hostessing a fantastic blog!<br /><br />JessicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com