Recently, I dedicated a lengthy 20 minutes to submerging cloth diapers in the toilet, attempting to rid them of the remnants from the gourmet baby food that my little one previously vehemently rejected. Rather unpleasant, wouldn’t you agree?
During my pregnancy with our second child, my partner, Alex, and I made an earnest commitment to cloth diapering. We acquired an impressive 17,000 diaper inserts and 13,000 stylish cloth covers. To further our commitment, we even installed a bidet attachment. Our choice of laundry detergent was a specialized cloth diaper formula, paired with an exorbitantly priced diaper pail in a color dubbed Dusty Sahara Rose. We opted for a more neutral Robin’s Egg Blue. Upon discovering that conventional diaper creams weren’t suitable for cloth, we invested in organic balms and coconut oil.
With no prior experience in cloth diapering, we spent countless hours poring over reviews and tutorials, including some delightfully perplexing YouTube clips. During our gatherings with fellow parents, we eagerly solicited their tips and insights. We were thoroughly invested in our child’s diapering journey.
In preparation for the arrival of our baby, I washed those diapers obsessively, line-drying them under the summer sun. One wash might have sufficed, but I had read that repeated washing enhances absorbency. And indeed, these cloth diapers needed to be highly absorbent. I meticulously folded each one, creating a neat stack in the baby’s ever-expanding changing area. Who needs a changing table when this child was destined for their own bathroom?
Newborns are essentially bundles of joy, and their poops are often amusing and charming. Parents often find themselves sharing stories about their child’s bowel movements; just ask me about my oldest son’s early days, and you’ll likely hear several amusing anecdotes. However, as babies transition to solid foods around six or seven months, their delightful poops shift into something far less amusing.
Fast-forward to last night: my son has been steadily increasing his solid food intake, which is wonderful. However, being breastfed, he is hesitant to abandon the breast, complicating our new culinary adventure. I found myself with two diapers filled one after the other. Breastfed infants can sometimes go several days without a bowel movement, leading to this fortunate mother experiencing three blissful days devoid of diaper incidents.
Yet, there I was, faced with two soiled cloth diapers. The first step involved opening them up and removing the inserts—unpleasant. The second step was scraping the solid waste from the cloth lining—exceedingly unpleasant. I should have soaked them before washing, but this was no ordinary mess; it required scrubbing. As the designated cleaner in our household, it fell upon me to tackle the situation. Our special-ordered bidet lacked the necessary power for this task, so I donned my pink rubber gloves and plunged my hands into the toilet, scraping away what was left of my dignity.
After this arduous endeavor, I tossed the offending diapers into the washing machine, selecting the heavy-duty soak cycle. They really ought to have a setting called “Just This Side of Obliterate.” Once I settled down with a sigh of relief, I was reminded of the humor in this messy situation thanks to my amazing aunt. She regaled me with funny stories from my own babyhood, reminding me of the reasons we chose cloth diapers in the first place. They may be messy and labor-intensive, but they are beneficial for a baby’s skin and the environment. Plus, they provide unforgettable stories to tell.
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In summary, cloth diapering can be a messy and challenging experience, yet it offers numerous benefits for your child’s skin and the environment while providing plenty of memorable stories.
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