[blparent] hi erin

[Jennith Lucas]

Jan,

I use cloth diapers with my 6 month old, so I could probably answer
any questions. He doesn't get diaper rash (only if the diaper doesn't
get changed when it should), but I've only used disposables a little
with him, so I don't have a good comparison of what's more or less
irritating. You can get less expensive cloth diapers, but they are
more work than disposables or more expensive cloth. We like them a lot
(we went the less expensive route), but it definitely depends on what
the family needs/wants.

Also, I find that tea tree oil and coconut oil work well to keep
rashes away. I mix together water, witch hazel, a few drops of tea
tree oil, and a few drops of lavender oil in a peri bottle and use it
on cloth wipes, and moisturize with the coconut oil. Safe for cloth
diapers and all natural!

Jennith

On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 12:48 PM, jill <jillbilly4 at comcast.net> wrote:
> Jan,
> I have found that the best stuff for diaper rash is " butt paste"
> Jill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of jan wright
> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 11:12 AM
> To: blparent
> Subject: Re: [blparent] hi erin
>
> Hi Erin,
> Hmmm,
> had some questions.
> Actually, we plan on doing a cosleeping arrangement because it just
> works better for nursing ---
> at least, it did with  others. for me, I could tell more of what my
> baby needed if I kept him/her close to me even when sleeping.
> I can eliminate most of the factors related to SIDS, though which is good.
> i can't stand smoke.
>
> We plan on having a cradle or bassinet, (although not boughten yet),
> but not a baby bed for a variety of reasons.
> A 'sleeping sackg' instead of baby blankets??
> hmmm. didn't know that they were out there. But, these sound quite
> interesting and seems also to be quite warm. Since I am due in
> December, I'll have to find one or two, as well as those swattling
> cheaters!
>
> i plan on nursing as long as possible and don't want to introduce food
> until necessary.
> i know that people try to get you to start with solids -- even as soon
> as six weeks -- or even sooner.
> But, from what i have read, it increases obesity and allergies.
> Wow! no water either? That has changed, as has the juice thing.
> They use to say juice at six months and water whenever.
> What is the logic for "no water?"
> Hey, I'll be drinking a moderate amount of juice, so that will be ok.
> I can remember with my other children; doctors and nurses were big on
> giving juice for nutrition at six months and introducing rice,
> barley/etc cereal and even babyfoods.
> That is one reason that i decided to nurse because i figured that the
> baby would get the best nutrition without having to supplement with
> foods for the nutrients that he/she might not be getting with formula.
> but, I know that this is a personal choice; so am not trying to offend
> anyone who formula fed.
>
> Although, i do plan to nurse, after a while, I'll also pump. I don't
> know how these old breasts are going to adjust, but we will see.
>
> I want to find some good cloth diapers, but am not sure if they would
> be just as irritating and how expensive they are.
> Thanks for the diaper rash tips. I'll certainly use them.
> I did wonder if something a bit more natural
> such as natural oils would help moisturize baby's skin instead of
> mineral oil/ petrolium jelly type of substances which i would rather
> not use.
> i know that ppl use A&D ointment for diaper rash, but if I can find
> something a bit less medication like and a bit more natural, I'm
> there.
>
>  Hmmm, renting verses buying a pump --- any thoughts. And, price wise,
> can anyone give me a clue of about how much I would spend doing
> either?
>
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