Hi, I’m Stephanie. This channel is focused on cloth diapering and elimination communication (so far) with new topics as my motherhood journey evolves. Thanks for stopping by!
Been cloth diapering for 14.5 years straight with my large brood and I STILL love cloth diaper hauls! 😂
@elizabethleblanc6036Ай бұрын
Thank you! What would you do if you have one new diaper to prep? I don’t have a huge load to prep
@saramikkelson8859Ай бұрын
Lol! The disposables tabs issue 🤣 I feel it! That’s why we are looking into cloth for our second child
@saramikkelson8859Ай бұрын
Thank you! Very helpful! I did EC w disposable backup for my firstborn (from 3 months), and looking into cloth diapers as backup for baby #2. I have had my eye on Esymbly brand - any thoughts on that one with EC? One of the reasons I didn’t consider cloth wirh my first is I hate the bulky bottoms of many cloth diapers, so a more trim, fitted diaper like that sounds good.
@Harton-cv1dw2 ай бұрын
Very different quilting results from front loader and top loader! Did you notice any difference in absorbency too?
@lore_04122 ай бұрын
I’m on my third year of cloth diapering and have found it to be so simple! Never had a wash routine issue, never had a stink issue (well… except for a brief foray into microfiber overnights). I’ve just done my own thing, trying not to get caught up in the trends, and not get carried away with all of the cute brands and various options. Our diaper stash is WAY smaller than what most people recommend but it works just fine for us, even when I had two in diapers. It’s been fun and I’ve loved discovering how NOT overwhelming it can be.
@abmrose2 ай бұрын
I ended up needing hemp fitteds/ flats because even with hemp inserts the cotton wouldn’t cut it unless the diaper was huuuuge. Like, the baby couldn’t even roll onto her side huge. 😅😂
@maurissa19332 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos! They have been very helpful! Praise the Lord 🤗🙌
@sarahnjuguna-ih7ym3 ай бұрын
Hi madame how can I get the prefold diapers in kenya,.wondering if you can kindly donate for us.
@NikkiNotion3 ай бұрын
I'm so happy I found your channel. Your so wise but unbias or judgmental and kind. Instant subscribe. ❤ We are just TTC our first. So excited to embark on the journey of parenthood.
@himynameisMITCH873 ай бұрын
This helps a ton, thank you!
@abmrose4 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your advice, I’m so happy to PT EC with my baby 😊 I love connecting with her. Currently prepping my first grovia AIO to try.
@fox83404 ай бұрын
I’m 36 months pregnant. I’m going to use disposable diaper for the first two weeks while I heal, then I will use cloth diapers. I’m so excited to use cloth diapers.
@mmmmmmmm19422 ай бұрын
How’s that going for you!! I’m 36 on Tuesday!! And this is my plan!
@fox8340Ай бұрын
@@mmmmmmmm1942 My baby is now 7 weeks, and I’m still using the disposable diaper 😅 The cloth diaper are still too big and bulky for her. She is small, wearing size 1 diaper. When she finished this box, she will move on to cloth diaper for sure. Also, my baby is colicky and only likes contact sleep, so it would be extra hard to do extra laundry with a new born. Fingers crossed things will get better with time. Good luck!
@elisabeth...4 ай бұрын
Boingos ALWAYS rip my thumb open and then I get blood drips on the diaper😞 I've never stabbed myself with pins or been caught by a snappi. 3rd cloth diapered baby and I still can't use Boingos without injury😂 but they work so great with prefolds I still keep them in rotation
@JF-gy7tt5 ай бұрын
A year later, review those diapers girl!
@JF-gy7tt5 ай бұрын
I could watch cloth diaper hauls all day long 😍
@chris985315 ай бұрын
Surpringly helpful. Thanks!
@watchourgardengrow9265 ай бұрын
Kangacare/Rumparooz and the original version Thirsties are both by far my favorites. I love how great the quality is , love the sealed seams, zippers etc. I bought all of them 3-6 years ago and haven’t had any of those brands need replacing. But, I went cheap and got a Texas tushies wet bag (only for the print) and some other cheaper wet bags that seem exactly the same as the TT about a year ago (and never used for diapering, I used them for travel occasionally and not a single one is still functional, so frustrating! The kangacare are pricey but will last, definitely well worth it. Crazy I’ll be reusing my 6 year old wet bags with baby #2, yet the cheapies I got a year ago couldn’t hold up
@DigitalResurrection6 ай бұрын
Do you have a video on wool care? I have Noras Nursery Diapers but I want to switch to no synthetics diapering. Thank you for this great review! 😊❤
@Clothdiaperwithme6 ай бұрын
This is a great video! I totally agree-- there's something fun and satisfying about caring for and using cloth diapers. I also appreciate the laundry knowledge I've gotten. All of our stuff stays so much cleaner! I also got into sewing much more through cloth diapering. :)
@MeaningfulMothering6 ай бұрын
Win win win!! So happy to hear that! 😃
@howtoheal58967 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@MeaningfulMothering7 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@SweetLoo177 ай бұрын
First time mama here, expecting our daughter in March, and I am SO GRATEFUL for your videos!! Thank you for sharing your insights!!
@MeaningfulMothering7 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome! Congratulations on your little one!! ❤️
@khrystynalyra7 ай бұрын
White kkk is the best😅
@abmrose7 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thank you
@jjdrama8 ай бұрын
I like placing something durable and beautiful on my baby's butt and that motivated me to wash and assemble my cloth diapers. Catching my baby's pee and poop just makes me feel like a superhero and I can see that he enjoys the process.
@MeaningfulMothering7 ай бұрын
Yes! Total superhero energy! And I absolutely agree about the beautiful and durable part! ❤️
@jjdrama8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! My son is 3 months old and we have the a Baby Bjorn potty on the bathroom countertop where we take him for potty. He loves being held there and looking at himself and his parents in the mirror. Sprayer on the toilet, diaper bin with a big wet bag. On the dresser in our room we keep a basket of pocket diapers and cloth wipes (which we hardly ever use since we rinse him in the sink after potty). We throw a little changing mat on the bed where we diaper and dress him.
@MeaningfulMothering7 ай бұрын
Sounds like an ideal setup! And that’s super cute he loves the mirror! 😃❤️
@klarindaallema26818 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I'm doing cloth diapering for almost a year now and like it a lot. But, with ups and downs and this video helped me to understand it!
@MeaningfulMothering7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MelihimeGold8 ай бұрын
I did EC with my first baby. She did really well we caught almost all the poops since she was 6 months. The pees we didn’t get until 1 year and 10 months. After that it was smooth sailing and no more diapers since then, yay! However I have my second baby now and I am trying cloth diapers this time. He’s 4 months and we’re still working on learning what his signals for pooping are… So I have a question, how do you know when baby is peeing so you can offer the potty? I can’t tell when he’s peeing I don’t see any signal. Or do you just offer the potty like every hour during the day?
@MeaningfulMothering8 ай бұрын
I just focused on transition times instead of trying to read cues: diaper changes, wake ups, after meals, and anytime she got out of something like a stroller, carrier, carseat etc. That’s great you had success with your first! I hope you find a good rhythm with your second too! ❤️
@MelihimeGold8 ай бұрын
@@MeaningfulMothering okay thank you that’s great advice. I’ll definitely be trying that then :)
@kerryannehaymore92498 ай бұрын
Can You Do A Video Cloth Diapers Using Pins
@helenanel14539 ай бұрын
Love this video! Our baby is due November and we’ll be cloth diapering and trying out EC. Do you bedshare? I would love a video on that 😊
@MeaningfulMothering8 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your baby! Yes we bedshare and it has worked out great for us. That’s a great idea for a video thank you! 😃
@24carrotgold89 ай бұрын
I am sewing my third set of cloth diapers. My adult nieces made the choice, I did the research, bought the fabrics and notions and made the gifts. The first set was given away very soon because she had twins 👼👼 and couldn't keep up with them. Another niece threw them away because she wanted her convenience. However, now on 2nd husband and 3rd baby 👼👼👼, new hubby put his foot down on expensive disposables. I still had leftover fabrics so I am honoring the request. I am making multiple styles and sizes. Fortunately I enjoy the process even if the gift and/or new hubby are discarded 🥴😳
@MeaningfulMothering8 ай бұрын
What an amazing gift! Congratulations on your baby too!! I can’t imagine throwing out such a lovely handmade gift 🤦🏻♀️ Im glad you get to be the one to enjoy them this time. Your baby is lucky to have a mama like you. ❤️
@abmrose9 ай бұрын
I love top load 😁
@anastasiamasalova84359 ай бұрын
Thank you for such detailed review!!! I was doubting if I should invest in this cover, but now I’m thinking that wool will work better for us❤
@MeaningfulMothering9 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome! I’m it helped you make a decision. 🤗
@Naefisk9 ай бұрын
My baby is 2 months old and because we do EC she stopped pooping at night! We use the same solution of babee greens side snap wool cover with a stay dry liner inside a clotheez size small workhorse and a hemp doubler. We’ve hit the sweet spot for now! When baby is older I plan on using preflats with boosters. We also have 3 OS bamboo fitteds that will come in handy in the future.
@MeaningfulMothering9 ай бұрын
Isn’t EC the best?! Thats so fantastic there’s no more night poops yayyy! Sounds like you are well-prepared for nights!
@catholicwife9 ай бұрын
Very good review thank you!
@MeaningfulMothering9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 💕
@nicolekerry40419 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this whole video. I'm 14 weeks pregnant and I already know I want to do EC with cloth diapers as backup. I haven't gotten a whole lot of negative comments yet but a lot of people having the attitude of "better you than me" or "I could never do that!" It's so encouraging to get advice from a mom who has been there and is going to talk about cloth diapering normally instead of making it a big deal. I feel like I found the right corner of KZread for me at this point in my journey. ❤
@MeaningfulMothering9 ай бұрын
Wow this made my day, thank you! I’m glad you haven’t gotten a lot of negativity - hopefully it stays that way! Props to you for researching all this stuff while you’re pregnant. So glad to have you watching. And congratulations on your baby 🤗❤
@rebeccasano52819 ай бұрын
Loved this 💖 Thanks so much for sharing 😊
@MeaningfulMothering9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@vc999611 ай бұрын
Great video super helpful
@MeaningfulMothering10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@carmenfourie5346 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video! We're currently ECing a newborn and using cloth diapers and it was useful to see how things might change :)
@MeaningfulMothering10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Congratulations on your baby!!
@mateokielty933 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thank you!
@MeaningfulMothering10 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@sometimesyaya5110 Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear more about the overnight
@MeaningfulMothering10 ай бұрын
Great idea, I’ll work on that thank you 🙏🏼
@sometimesyaya5110 Жыл бұрын
We haven’t started the ec yet but so cloth diapers. Would love to learn more about your experience. This was great ❤
@MeaningfulMothering10 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@kitea007 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video , I also am into natural cloth diapering and have tried many of the diapers you talked about in this video. Thanks and hope to see more from you soon!
@MeaningfulMothering10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😃
@ECpeesy Жыл бұрын
Yes, we also use more diapers while practicing EC than if we didn’t do EC. But they’re cloth, so we just wash them! 💜 Heidi
@ECpeesy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your insights! I love seeing more people share about natural fiber cloth diapers. I’m also a fan of side snapping diapers with stretchy side tabs. Great for EC. 💜 Heidi
@MeaningfulMothering10 ай бұрын
Side snap diapers for the win! 😆❤️🤗
@wholenesscampaign Жыл бұрын
Wow that was so helpful 😮 I’m shook with the level of experience and info! This is someone that should have a KZread channel🎉 I’m pregnant with my first baby and I’ve been trying to find an EASY to use, actually organic cotton cloth diaper to stash up. Im not a fan of the tucking concept (I have too many bras to stuff as it is and it drives me nuts) Am I correct in understanding that GroVia would be the best brand in that case? The wool cover with the cloth insert you mentioned at the end also looked interesting - do you have a brand recommendation for those?
@MeaningfulMothering10 ай бұрын
Hi there! Congratulations on your baby! I’m sorry this reply is coming so late. Yes I have really loved my Grovia Organic AIOs. If you opt for the wool route, I can’t recommend the Babee Greens classic cover highly enough. We have also enjoyed Puppi and Lunapaca for daytime use only.
@nams9298 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Have you tried cloth pull ups? Like Bebeboo Grow, Kinder Cloth Diaper Co Trainers,Monarch Pull Ups,etc? they're natural fibre lining pull-ups with pocket! 😍
@MeaningfulMothering Жыл бұрын
I haven’t! I’ve heard about them but never tried.
@elizabethroseart Жыл бұрын
Also, what did you use when your baby was a newborn? Was there a particular style that worked best for you?
@MeaningfulMothering Жыл бұрын
I started cloth between 3-4 months. For the next baby I plan to use a lot of prefolds in the newborn stage I think - easy to launder but you can contain all the runny poop pretty easily easily.
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Been cloth diapering for 14.5 years straight with my large brood and I STILL love cloth diaper hauls! 😂
Thank you! What would you do if you have one new diaper to prep? I don’t have a huge load to prep
Lol! The disposables tabs issue 🤣 I feel it! That’s why we are looking into cloth for our second child
Thank you! Very helpful! I did EC w disposable backup for my firstborn (from 3 months), and looking into cloth diapers as backup for baby #2. I have had my eye on Esymbly brand - any thoughts on that one with EC? One of the reasons I didn’t consider cloth wirh my first is I hate the bulky bottoms of many cloth diapers, so a more trim, fitted diaper like that sounds good.
Very different quilting results from front loader and top loader! Did you notice any difference in absorbency too?
I’m on my third year of cloth diapering and have found it to be so simple! Never had a wash routine issue, never had a stink issue (well… except for a brief foray into microfiber overnights). I’ve just done my own thing, trying not to get caught up in the trends, and not get carried away with all of the cute brands and various options. Our diaper stash is WAY smaller than what most people recommend but it works just fine for us, even when I had two in diapers. It’s been fun and I’ve loved discovering how NOT overwhelming it can be.
I ended up needing hemp fitteds/ flats because even with hemp inserts the cotton wouldn’t cut it unless the diaper was huuuuge. Like, the baby couldn’t even roll onto her side huge. 😅😂
Thank you for your videos! They have been very helpful! Praise the Lord 🤗🙌
Hi madame how can I get the prefold diapers in kenya,.wondering if you can kindly donate for us.
I'm so happy I found your channel. Your so wise but unbias or judgmental and kind. Instant subscribe. ❤ We are just TTC our first. So excited to embark on the journey of parenthood.
This helps a ton, thank you!
I really appreciate your advice, I’m so happy to PT EC with my baby 😊 I love connecting with her. Currently prepping my first grovia AIO to try.
I’m 36 months pregnant. I’m going to use disposable diaper for the first two weeks while I heal, then I will use cloth diapers. I’m so excited to use cloth diapers.
How’s that going for you!! I’m 36 on Tuesday!! And this is my plan!
@@mmmmmmmm1942 My baby is now 7 weeks, and I’m still using the disposable diaper 😅 The cloth diaper are still too big and bulky for her. She is small, wearing size 1 diaper. When she finished this box, she will move on to cloth diaper for sure. Also, my baby is colicky and only likes contact sleep, so it would be extra hard to do extra laundry with a new born. Fingers crossed things will get better with time. Good luck!
Boingos ALWAYS rip my thumb open and then I get blood drips on the diaper😞 I've never stabbed myself with pins or been caught by a snappi. 3rd cloth diapered baby and I still can't use Boingos without injury😂 but they work so great with prefolds I still keep them in rotation
A year later, review those diapers girl!
I could watch cloth diaper hauls all day long 😍
Surpringly helpful. Thanks!
Kangacare/Rumparooz and the original version Thirsties are both by far my favorites. I love how great the quality is , love the sealed seams, zippers etc. I bought all of them 3-6 years ago and haven’t had any of those brands need replacing. But, I went cheap and got a Texas tushies wet bag (only for the print) and some other cheaper wet bags that seem exactly the same as the TT about a year ago (and never used for diapering, I used them for travel occasionally and not a single one is still functional, so frustrating! The kangacare are pricey but will last, definitely well worth it. Crazy I’ll be reusing my 6 year old wet bags with baby #2, yet the cheapies I got a year ago couldn’t hold up
Do you have a video on wool care? I have Noras Nursery Diapers but I want to switch to no synthetics diapering. Thank you for this great review! 😊❤
This is a great video! I totally agree-- there's something fun and satisfying about caring for and using cloth diapers. I also appreciate the laundry knowledge I've gotten. All of our stuff stays so much cleaner! I also got into sewing much more through cloth diapering. :)
Win win win!! So happy to hear that! 😃
Thanks for the tips!
Happy to help!
First time mama here, expecting our daughter in March, and I am SO GRATEFUL for your videos!! Thank you for sharing your insights!!
You’re so welcome! Congratulations on your little one!! ❤️
White kkk is the best😅
Very helpful, thank you
I like placing something durable and beautiful on my baby's butt and that motivated me to wash and assemble my cloth diapers. Catching my baby's pee and poop just makes me feel like a superhero and I can see that he enjoys the process.
Yes! Total superhero energy! And I absolutely agree about the beautiful and durable part! ❤️
Thanks for sharing! My son is 3 months old and we have the a Baby Bjorn potty on the bathroom countertop where we take him for potty. He loves being held there and looking at himself and his parents in the mirror. Sprayer on the toilet, diaper bin with a big wet bag. On the dresser in our room we keep a basket of pocket diapers and cloth wipes (which we hardly ever use since we rinse him in the sink after potty). We throw a little changing mat on the bed where we diaper and dress him.
Sounds like an ideal setup! And that’s super cute he loves the mirror! 😃❤️
Thank you for this video. I'm doing cloth diapering for almost a year now and like it a lot. But, with ups and downs and this video helped me to understand it!
Glad it was helpful!
I did EC with my first baby. She did really well we caught almost all the poops since she was 6 months. The pees we didn’t get until 1 year and 10 months. After that it was smooth sailing and no more diapers since then, yay! However I have my second baby now and I am trying cloth diapers this time. He’s 4 months and we’re still working on learning what his signals for pooping are… So I have a question, how do you know when baby is peeing so you can offer the potty? I can’t tell when he’s peeing I don’t see any signal. Or do you just offer the potty like every hour during the day?
I just focused on transition times instead of trying to read cues: diaper changes, wake ups, after meals, and anytime she got out of something like a stroller, carrier, carseat etc. That’s great you had success with your first! I hope you find a good rhythm with your second too! ❤️
@@MeaningfulMothering okay thank you that’s great advice. I’ll definitely be trying that then :)
Can You Do A Video Cloth Diapers Using Pins
Love this video! Our baby is due November and we’ll be cloth diapering and trying out EC. Do you bedshare? I would love a video on that 😊
Congratulations on your baby! Yes we bedshare and it has worked out great for us. That’s a great idea for a video thank you! 😃
I am sewing my third set of cloth diapers. My adult nieces made the choice, I did the research, bought the fabrics and notions and made the gifts. The first set was given away very soon because she had twins 👼👼 and couldn't keep up with them. Another niece threw them away because she wanted her convenience. However, now on 2nd husband and 3rd baby 👼👼👼, new hubby put his foot down on expensive disposables. I still had leftover fabrics so I am honoring the request. I am making multiple styles and sizes. Fortunately I enjoy the process even if the gift and/or new hubby are discarded 🥴😳
What an amazing gift! Congratulations on your baby too!! I can’t imagine throwing out such a lovely handmade gift 🤦🏻♀️ Im glad you get to be the one to enjoy them this time. Your baby is lucky to have a mama like you. ❤️
I love top load 😁
Thank you for such detailed review!!! I was doubting if I should invest in this cover, but now I’m thinking that wool will work better for us❤
You’re so welcome! I’m it helped you make a decision. 🤗
My baby is 2 months old and because we do EC she stopped pooping at night! We use the same solution of babee greens side snap wool cover with a stay dry liner inside a clotheez size small workhorse and a hemp doubler. We’ve hit the sweet spot for now! When baby is older I plan on using preflats with boosters. We also have 3 OS bamboo fitteds that will come in handy in the future.
Isn’t EC the best?! Thats so fantastic there’s no more night poops yayyy! Sounds like you are well-prepared for nights!
Very good review thank you!
Glad it was helpful! 💕
Thank you so much for this whole video. I'm 14 weeks pregnant and I already know I want to do EC with cloth diapers as backup. I haven't gotten a whole lot of negative comments yet but a lot of people having the attitude of "better you than me" or "I could never do that!" It's so encouraging to get advice from a mom who has been there and is going to talk about cloth diapering normally instead of making it a big deal. I feel like I found the right corner of KZread for me at this point in my journey. ❤
Wow this made my day, thank you! I’m glad you haven’t gotten a lot of negativity - hopefully it stays that way! Props to you for researching all this stuff while you’re pregnant. So glad to have you watching. And congratulations on your baby 🤗❤
Loved this 💖 Thanks so much for sharing 😊
You are so welcome!
Great video super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Loved this video! We're currently ECing a newborn and using cloth diapers and it was useful to see how things might change :)
Thank you! Congratulations on your baby!!
Very helpful video, thank you!
You're welcome!
Would love to hear more about the overnight
Great idea, I’ll work on that thank you 🙏🏼
We haven’t started the ec yet but so cloth diapers. Would love to learn more about your experience. This was great ❤
Awesome! Thank you!
I really enjoyed this video , I also am into natural cloth diapering and have tried many of the diapers you talked about in this video. Thanks and hope to see more from you soon!
Thank you so much! 😃
Yes, we also use more diapers while practicing EC than if we didn’t do EC. But they’re cloth, so we just wash them! 💜 Heidi
Thanks for sharing your insights! I love seeing more people share about natural fiber cloth diapers. I’m also a fan of side snapping diapers with stretchy side tabs. Great for EC. 💜 Heidi
Side snap diapers for the win! 😆❤️🤗
Wow that was so helpful 😮 I’m shook with the level of experience and info! This is someone that should have a KZread channel🎉 I’m pregnant with my first baby and I’ve been trying to find an EASY to use, actually organic cotton cloth diaper to stash up. Im not a fan of the tucking concept (I have too many bras to stuff as it is and it drives me nuts) Am I correct in understanding that GroVia would be the best brand in that case? The wool cover with the cloth insert you mentioned at the end also looked interesting - do you have a brand recommendation for those?
Hi there! Congratulations on your baby! I’m sorry this reply is coming so late. Yes I have really loved my Grovia Organic AIOs. If you opt for the wool route, I can’t recommend the Babee Greens classic cover highly enough. We have also enjoyed Puppi and Lunapaca for daytime use only.
Hi! Have you tried cloth pull ups? Like Bebeboo Grow, Kinder Cloth Diaper Co Trainers,Monarch Pull Ups,etc? they're natural fibre lining pull-ups with pocket! 😍
I haven’t! I’ve heard about them but never tried.
Also, what did you use when your baby was a newborn? Was there a particular style that worked best for you?
I started cloth between 3-4 months. For the next baby I plan to use a lot of prefolds in the newborn stage I think - easy to launder but you can contain all the runny poop pretty easily easily.