Diapers

A lot of people think we're nuts when we tell them we're going to use cloth diapers. I personally think it's because they just haven't checked them out in the last 20 years! I've become a cloth diapering research expert (which I've discovered, when you're expecting, you end up an expert on some really random stuff!) and can speak the language now! Just to note, did you know that there is no such thing as a biodegradable paper diaper? It is estimated that 18 billion diapers are placed in landfills each year. Paper diapers are full of chemicals including chlorine and dyes. Some even contain formaldehyde! We're doing everything we can to reduce the chances of Baby Sage inheriting Dustin's asthma, so what she breathes is very important to us. Not to mention we want to keep that bottom as pure as possible! Cloth makes sense both environmentally and economically, so the decision was simple for us!

I ordered a couple of diapers online to check out my options and get my hands on them before making a decision on what type and brand to get. They're SO cute and so much fun! The brand we decided on was by bumGenius, so we're down to picking what style we want. The little green one on the left is for newborns up to 10 lbs. I figure she'll probably be smaller, so it's a good idea to invest in a few tiny ones. The one on the right is what's called a One-Size diaper. It has the ability to expand and fit babies from 8-35 lbs. (I was skeptical at first, so that's why I wanted to see them before I ordered any.) They're definitely too big for a newborn, but will be great for when she gets a little bigger! We've decided on the bumGenius Organics. We'll get the newborn size for when she first gets here and then move her into the One-Size once she gets big enough. You're welcome to check out the company I order from www.jilliansdrawers.com and the manufacturer's website at www.bumgenius.com Lots to plan and prepare for when there's a baby on the way!!!