[blparent] diapers

Fri Jun 5 16:23:47 UTC 2009

Thanks so much, Michael!  I will definitely consider it.
Leanne
"Faith is being sure of what we hope for
and certain of what we do not see."
Hebrews 11:1
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Baldwin" <mbaldwin at gpcom.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers


> Leanne,
> Charlie's Soap is not a miracle product, but it does work well.  If you 
> have
> tough stains, just like any other detergent, you will need to pretreat 
> them,
> or add a scoop of oxyclean to your load.
> We bought a 5 gallon bucket of it, and have about 1 and 1/2 gallons left
> after 18 months or so.  It does come out les expensive then using other
> detergents.
> One major complaint of the soap is people get red itchy skin when they 
> first
> try it.  To avoid this, you need to wash everything twice, at least with 
> the
> Charlie's soap.  It gets the residue of your other soap out of your 
> clothes,
> and it is that residue that causes the red and itchiness.
>
> Taylor, one of the owners usually answers the phone, so if you give him a
> call, he can answer any question you have, and then some.
>
> Michael
>
>
> Michael Baldwin
> Got print, need Braille?
> http://www.ReadWithDots.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Leanne Merren
> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:32 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>
> Hi Amber,
> I've heard of it, but haven't tried it.  Does it take stains out well?  I
> use oxy clean and Tide because it always takes tuff stains out for me, so
> I'm hesitant to switch.
> Leanne
> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not 
> see."
> Hebrews 11:1
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Amber Boggs" <amberboggs at socal.rr.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>
>
>> Lean, Do you no about charlees sope? They even pramote the use of it
>> for CD's! I switched and will never go back. And even though it is all
>> natural organic etc, it comes out to be cheeper then normal sope! And
>> best part, me and my husband as well as sean no longer have itchey skin
> etc!
>>
>> Amber Boggs
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Leanne Merren" <leemer02 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 2:18 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>>
>>
>>> Ooh, I didn't know that!  I have one of those closer to my house than
>>> Target.  Thanks for letting me know!
>>> Leanne
>>> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do
>>> not see."
>>> Hebrews 11:1
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 3:14 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>>>
>>>
>>>> Walgreens also sells burt's bee products. V
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>> On
>>>> Behalf Of Leanne Merren
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 6:15 AM
>>>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>>>>
>>>> The pampers are better, but yes very expensive in comparison.  I
>>>> also switched because of the perfumes and things in the diapers.
>>>> Not sure if any
>>>>
>>>> other females on the list have had issues with scented detergents,
>>>> but I had
>>>>
>>>> to switch for my daughter and me, so now I know my daughter is being
>>>> exposed
>>>>
>>>> to the same detergent as we are.
>>>>
>>>> I have to say, I think that the rash thing is a myth, or maybe that
>>>> was the case with the old style of diapers...because I had heard the
>>>> same thing.
>>>> But my daughter in the cloth diapers, has had the beginning of one
>>>> rash in the 14 months she has used cloth, and it didn't get bad at
>>>> all, it cleared up within a day with some rash cream.  My older
>>>> daughter used to have rashes, and no matter how much cream I used,
>>>> she actually developed a few sores from it, and that made me feel
>>>> just awful.  Difference in the child?
>>>> Maybe.  I just wanted to point out that the rash thing has not been
>>>> true here.  You tend to change cloth diapers more often because they
>>>> don't hold as much liquid as disposables, so that probably keeps the
>>>> rashes to a minimum.
>>>>
>>>> One other thing I wanted to mention, since there are a couple of
>>>> people considering cloth diapers, you cannot use the creams like
>>>> desatin or A&E ointment, because they don't wash off the diapers.
>>>> You can use creams like California Baby, or Northern Essence...  You
>>>> can find more choices on the net.  I use California Baby, and I
>>>> think it works great!  I use all of their
>>>>
>>>> products.  Target sells it now, so you don't have to order online.
>>>> Target
>>>> also sells Burt's Bees products, which is another of my favorites.
>>>>
>>>> It's all about personal choice. *smile* Leanne
>>>>
>>>> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do
>>>> not see."
>>>> Hebrews 11:1
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:04 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introducing myself
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I had that problem with Luvs and some off brands.  So I just stuck
>>>>>to  Pampers.  They were a little more expensive, but if you keep
>>>>>your eyes  open  for coupons, then you can get by.  I didn't use
>>>>>cloth because I heard  the  baby has more diaper rashes and there
>>>>>skin stays wett longer. V
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>> On
>>>>> Behalf Of Leanne Merren
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 3:58 PM
>>>>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introducing myself
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Scott,
>>>>> The reason I switched was because my baby kept ending up with
>>>>> strange marks on her bottom, like raised scratches.  I examined the
>>>>> diaper she was wearing
>>>>>
>>>>> after the second time it happened, and I found sharp little things
>>>>> in the lining of the diaper, kind of like slivers of wood.  I
>>>>> thought maybe it was just a bad diaper, so I checked all the other
>>>>> diapers from that package and found the same thing.  Then I checked
>>>>> another brand I had in my house, and they had them too.  So I did
>>>>> more investigating on the net, and I found out that disposable
>>>>> diapers are made of wood pulp, and that other babies had had
>>>>>
>>>>> experiences like ours.  I questioned whether I could make the
>>>>> switch, with the extra laundry, and I didn't think my husband would
>>>>> go for it.  But the more reports I read, the more it bothered me.
>>>>> Plus, we don't make a lot of money with my husband going to school
>>>>> full time, and when I read how much money can be saved that
>>>>> convinced me that we should try it.  My husband agreed.  They are
>>>>> an expensive investment up front though, so I tried a few to begin
>>>>> with and they were so cute and easy to use that I ordered more.
>>>>> I
>>>>> actually put my daughter in a gerber prefold diaper with no cover
>>>>> after I found the slivers (or whatever they were) in the diapers,
>>>>> and my husband bought some plastic pants from babies r us to go
>>>>> over those.  I had been using those prefolds for burp rags, and
>>>>> they are really thin and don't absorb much.  But everyone online
>>>>> told me that they didn't compare to the diapers you could buy
>>>>> online, and now I agree.  I also love the pocket diapers that go on
>>>>> just like a disposable and fascin with snaps or velcro.
>>>>> The only challenge is keeping up with the laundry if I fall behind,
>>>>> and cleaning off the dirty diapers into the toilet.  But honestly
>>>>> I find keeping up with the laundry easier than running to the store
>>>>> when I get low on diapers, and I purchased a sprayer that is hooked
>>>>> up behind my toilet and
>>>>>
>>>>> I just spray off the dirties.  It isn't difficult at all, and my
>>>>> husband has
>>>>>
>>>>> said many times that he is so glad we switched.  I have only had to
>>>>> use one disposable since I put her in cloth diapers 14 months ago,
>>>>> and that was because she had an unexpected bowel movement when we
>>>>> were at the pediatrician's office and I had already used up my
>>>>> supply of diapers in the diaper bag.  Just 1/2 hour more and we
>>>>> would have been home. *smile* I hope that answers some of your
>>>>> questions.  I know cloth isn't the way for everyone, but it works
>>>>> great for us.  Also, if you're comfortable with it, you can
>>>>> purchase used diapers from other families, and sell your own, so
>>>>> you
>>>>>
>>>>> can get some of your money back when you're done with them.
>>>>> Leanne
>>>>> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do
>>>>> not see."
>>>>> Hebrews 11:1
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Scott Lawlor" <sklawlor at mac.com>
>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 2:28 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introducing myself
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Leanne.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What made you decide to switch to cloth diapers for your baby and
>>>>>> what sorts of challenges do you face that you wouldn't have faced
>>>>>> with disposables? Being new to all this i guess any question is
>>>>>> fair at a time like this?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've also read somewhere that children in cloth diapers potty
>>>>>> train earlier than those in disposables.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for any practical advice you can provide.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Leanne Merren" <leemer02 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:51 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introducing myself
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello Scott,
>>>>>>> Welcome to the list.  I have 3 children, ages 9, 6 and 1.  I
>>>>>>> switched to cloth diapers with my 3rd child, and I am so glad I
>>>>>>> made the decision to do so.  Please let me know if I can answer
>>>>>>> any questions for you.
>>>>>>> Congratulations!
>>>>>>> Leanne
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we
>>>>>>> do not see."
>>>>>>> Hebrews 11:1
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>> From: "Scott Lawlor" <sklawlor at mac.com>
>>>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 10:48 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: [blparent] introducing myself
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> My name is Scott and I'm about to be a father to a little one
>>>>>>>> who will be born in January of next year.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I've been married for almost 5 years to the coolest greatest 
>>>>>>>> person.
>>>>>>>> We
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> met on eharmony in 2004 and she has an 11-year-old who was 6
>>>>>>>> when we got
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> together.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I think my big reason for siging up for this group is to get
>>>>>>>> information
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> about tips and the best ways to proceed with infant and baby care.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We've made some basic decisions already like using a birthing
>>>>>>>> center instead of a hospital, and we're looking into attachment
>>>>>>>> parenting and cloth diapering as it more cost effective,
>>>>>>>> especially since we're wanting one or two more in addition.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks for granting me access to this group and I hope to learn
>>>>>>>> much that I'll need to know.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I am in north Texas outside of dallas.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Scott
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
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