Twisted Longies

Butt Knits Twisted Cables Longies
I did these as a test knit, but unfortunately it ended up taking FOREVER to complete them. Life got in the way. Anyway, they're done now... I hope they will still fit my little guy! =)







ETA: They fit!

First Wool Soaker

Now that I'm using cloth diapers, I'm experimenting with covers. I've always liked the wool ones but I never wanted to pay that much. I made the Traditional Wool Soaker from ButtKnits.com.

This one is a size 2 and it's nice, but it's too big. So I'm working on a size 1 right now.

More on Cloth

We've been using cloth for about 3 weeks. I LOVE IT! I just wish I hadn't started with my last child. =)

I've made a few additions and subtractions to my stash. (See previous post.)

I absolutely HATE the Kushies AIOs. I will keep them on hand for emergencies, but you have to change the baby EVERY SINGLE TIME he pees. No forgiveness. That made me search for a better AIO for daddy to use.

I found Smartipants. They are AWESOME! Really!! And they are One Size (OS) which is even better! They have a microfiber insert and hold SOO MUCH. These are great for outings.



As for prefolds, I tried a Thirsties cover and just couldn't make myself like it. I wanted to, but I just couldn't. My favorite is the Econobum, a one-size cover. It took a little getting used to, but here are some pictures on how I use it with my boy. (With little girls you would want the most cloth toward the middle.)



Lay out the prefold.














Fold one side toward the middle.













Now the other side.














Fan out the top.














Fold the bottom inward (for maximum absorbency where needed.)












Place inside cover. Voila!

Cloth Diapers

I've been thinking about doing it for a long time. A few days ago I finally got up the nerve to order some. Here's what I got:

A 5-pack of Kushies All-in-One diapers from Diapers.com. I've read that it's smart to have a few around AND I was afraid Mike wouldn't help me diaper without them. LOL



Mother-Ease One Size (Introductory Offer). Actually, I had bought this a while ago. I was hoping to use it with *L* for naptime, but it was too small.



From Cottonbabies, I ordered 1 Thirsties cover and 2 Econobum covers...



12 Indian Prefolds...



... and 2 Snappis.



I really like the Econobum cover with prefolds. (I haven't used the Thirsties yet.) I haven't been able to figure out the snappi, the baby won't lay still long enough... hmm maybe I should practice after he's already asleep. =)