In the Mail!!!

12 new bumGenius diapers are headed our way!!! I can't believe I am actually excited!!! I have put her in the one we have twice now and used cloth wipes and my home made wipe spray and love it all! When I put the paper diapers on her (we use Seventh Generation) I just cringe now at how rough they are. I actually prefer the Huggies-at least they are softer. I am just so glad her little hiney won't be in paper much longer!

I searched and searched for where to order our diapers and supplies and finally decided on Squishy Tushy. I read that it was run by a mom, who now I know is Teresa. I made a mistake on my order and almost immediately Teresa personally replied to me and was happy to help me fix it and get me what I had intended to order. I was dealing with a real person-and a mom...it was wonderful! Big companies would never have done that!!!

I also ordered a Fuzzi Bunz Hanging Diaper Pail, and Wipe Cubes (to make our own solution). I figured these cubes were worth a try, I will let ya know what I think compared to the solution I made myself, which I made using our Baby Organics products from Nature's Paradise (see link upper left sidebar). I mixed a bit of her soap, a bit of her oil, and water together.

And, if YOU decide to use Squisy Tushy along with me (and order at least $75 worth), we both get $5, or $10 if your order is over $250! Here's the info on her rewards program. Just tell Teresa my name (Carisa from Lil' Ladybug is fine) and she will credit us both!

My order should be here next week sometime, it was shipped yesterday! Stay tuned for many more cute baby hiney photos!!!!

Oh my,

...what am I getting myself into? This is awaiting my trial... I ordered a cloth diaper, I cannot believe it! AND I have a stack of cloth wipes and homemade wipe solution there too--what is up with me? I really meant it when I said we weren't the cloth diapering type!

After reading Laura's post on Totally Tots, I became convinced enough to at least research a bit more than I had. In just a small amount of time I figured out how much money we can save doing it this way...not to mention how much better it is for Ladybug. I also did not realize how much easier it is than I thought, especially with this All in One ONE size fits all diaper! Ladybug and Krash can actually share diapers (but K better be out soon!!!) I am not entirely convinced we will do this (I have only purchased 1!), but I am going to try!

I can't test run it yet, because our new washer and dryer are being delivered on Monday-our old ones finally died-both of them within days of each other!!! So, on Monday, after I catch up the regular laundry, and prep wash the diaper, I will try!!! Stay tuned to read all about my cloth diapering adventure!

Diapers & Wipes

I must begin by saying that cloth diapers are not for me. Not to mention my husband who would refuse! So, knowing that, I researched the safest, most economical option for our daughter.

With both boys I used mostly Huggies, Costco store brand, and the Especially for Babies (Babies R Us). I used fragrance free wipes, enjoying Huggies brand the most! Krash actually still wears size 5 Huggies :( and we still use the Huggies, or Costco wipes on him.

Back to Ladybug...I have a stock of diapers already for her, Huggies Natural Care, and Pampers Newborn Swaddlers. I am going to use these, as I can't afford not to, however I have decided to change over to Seventh Generation Diapers and Wipes for her.

Here's why...
SafBaby Diapers & Wipes Review
SafeMama Wipes Review
Seventh Generation Baby Wipes on Skin Deep (Here's our Huggies)

For me the wipes (due to the chemicals found in them) were a bigger concern than the diapers, but when I realized that I could get the safer diapers for only cents more than the Huggies we are using, I ordered them. Amazon is unbeatable for these products. I ordered the bulk set of both, and put them on their Subscribe and Save Program. They also had an Amazon coupon available, so I save tons, here is a copy of my saving on the wipes:

Item Subtotal: $43.99

Shipping and handling: $10.89

Shipping Discount: $-10.89

Subscription Discount: $-6.60

Promotion Applied: $-4.40

Total: $32.99

Plus they are delivered right to my door!!!! The diapers had the same discounts applied too!

edited to add 7/09...here's a new article about another brand of safer baby wipes.