An On-Line Cloth Diaper Education

So, there's a lot of info on cloth diapers out there. I am really, REALLY big on research and real life users, so I've found a message board I like, as well as some blogs I like to look at for reviews, etc. I've also some links to good online stores, as well as the one that has a location nearby wher eI can go and actually see and feel the diapers.

As I've said before, I think we will go with one-size diapers (adjustable, so you won't need to buy new as babies grow--especially helpful with twins who *might* not grow at the exact same rate) with pocket inserts (removable, for speed in drying). There are many other options, including all-in-ones, which take longer to dry, and prefolds, which are your more old-fashioned style of diaper, with a separate waterproof cover.

The brands that I am liking best (but haven't tried any yet--obviously :)--are Smartipants, Bum Genius 3.0, and the Gro-Baby System. I also have some fuzzibuns. I'm still torn b/w the velcro closures and the snaps--both seems to have pros/cons. I'm planning on getting some of both so I can see for myself....

Here are links to each of those product pages:

BumGenius: http://www.bumgenius.com/one-size.php

Smartipants: https://www.smartipants.com/

Gro-Baby: http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com/gro-baby-i-54.html

Fuzzibuns: http://www.fuzzibunzstore.com/store/home.php (bad website for info...)

~video reviews: I like these b/c you see the diaper being put togther and used and hear what the reviewer has to say:

http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/cloth-diaper-video-reviews/

http://www.theclothdiaperwhisperer.com/search/label/Product%20Review

~blogs I like to keep an eye on for info & articles:

http://www.theclothdiaperwhisperer.com/

http://www.theclothdiaperreport.com/

http://www.theclothdiaperexperiment.com/

http://www.clothdiapersmadesimple.com/

~message boards and sites I like for info. Has good info for how to wash and dry, and how to solve problems, etc.

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-ppdiapers There are probably others that are more active, but this one has info on stripping the diapers (which is washing them to make them waterproof again, after some soap build-up) and fixing stink issues, etc. You do need to use special detergents that are not soap to make the diapers work better, be waterproof, and not need to be stripped. I even found a "recipe" for making your own detergent somewhere...I'll have to find it! I'm thinking of buying the Country Save first.

http://www.diaperjungle.com/ really FULL of good info!

{detergents list: http://www.diaperjungle.com/detergent-chart.html }

Cloth Diaper Stores

http://www.comfybummy.com/

http://www.kellyscloset.com/

http://www.cottonbabies.com/

http://www.diaperjunction.com/

There are really tons more options and ideas out there--this is just where I am starting and the info I have found most helpful, so far. I'm certain things will change once the babies are born and we actually start *using* the cloth diapers.