Product Review: Bright Starts Around We Go Activity Station

Bright Starts: the Around We Go Activity Station (Doodle Bug theme)

This is my second time getting one of these! Why don't I have my first one still you may be asking? Well, that's simple. I do! It's just in storage back in Miami, FL and we are currently living in Toronto, ON, Canada. I will have it down there when I travel to visit. The new one is slightly better than our 4 year older model too, with newer toys and a "doodle bug" theme. The older model was ocean animals and included a water section which needed to be refilled and was a bit of a pain. I'm loving this newer version of the product and wouldn't change a thing!

With Seat (4-18 Months)

Without Seat (12-24 Months)

Product Description

• Electronic piano with flip book has 3 modes of play: fun songs, piano keys, and silly sounds
• Pond station with bead chaser, popping fish toy, spinning dragonfly, and sliding fish character
• Frog popper toy with swirling beads plus a large mirror
• Ratcheting bee toy, spinning ball toy, and bendable bug stalk toys
• Seat is easily removable so toddlers can enjoy as a play table
• Seat is easily removable so older babies and toddlers can use the activity table standing up
• Removable toy/snack tray

Starting at 4 months old some babies go through a little bit of a stage that they don't know whether to sit up, roll over, or just be held. They are still too young to stand or even sit unassisted. That's where this comes in. You simply seat your child in the seat and show them how to reach for toys and turn the seat side to side. The walking part comes later. Once they realize they can move, they never stop!

This product is designed for ages 4 months old to about 24 months. I personally think it's a little more for 5/6 months and up. My son is four months and his feet still don't reach the floor at the same time. He's only about 26 & 1/2 inches tall and one leg will touch but not the other. Therefore, he won't be walking in it any time soon. However, when my daughter was about 5 & 1/2 months old she was given this item for Christmas and took right to it! She LOVED the toys, music, and little snack tray for her yogurt melts. After about 2 or 3 days she started scooting backwards thought it was the greatest thing! She would giggle as she went around and around the table. It was adorable, we filmed it and showed everyone (as most first time parents do). Soon after she learned how to move forward as well, and once that started she was walking NONSTOP around the table to each station.

Now what's the average price of this item? In the US, they are about $89.99 at most places like Walmart, Target, Babies R Us, and even Sears/Kmart. They are not sold in Canada. However I did purchase mine through Sears.com and they shipped it here within only 2 days for under $20 in shipping! Definitely worth it!

Here's a short and very basic review on the product from a customer. It's simply to show how easy it is to remove the seat and have the table for older babies.

Cloth Diapering 101: Washing

Washing cloth diapers is really no more difficult than washing regular laundry! Here are some tips to get you started on the right track.

Prewashing

Prewash all new diapers at least once in hot water with a small amount of detergent before use. Unbleached cotton, organic, hemp, and bamboo diapers must be prewashed at least 5-10 times (for at least the first few times, they should be washed separately from your other diapers). Diapers will not be fully absorbent until prewashed adequately. 

Washing your diapers

• Before placing in pail, remove any solid poop using a diaper sprayer or flushable liner. The poop of an exclusively breastfed baby does not need to be rinsed - it will be rinsed away in the first step of washing.
• Set your machine to the maximum water level.
• Run your diapers through a cold pre-wash or rinse cycle.
• Wash diapers in hot water with 1/2 (top loader) to 1/4 (HE machine) of the recommended amount of detergent. Detergent should be free of dyes, perfumes, fabric softeners, and enzymes. We recommend Rockin' Green or The Laundry Tarts Detergent.
• If desired, run your diapers through an extra rinse to avoid detergent buildup.
• Tumble or hang dry. Hang in the sun to remove stains naturally. Many people prefer to hang their covers or empty pocket diapers to dry to extend the life of elastics, water-proof materials, and hook-and-loop closures.

Detergent and Urine Residue

Detergent or urine residue can cause your diapers to lose absorbency, cause diaper rash, and/or cause your diapers to retain an ammonia odour. If you are experiencing these problems, wash your diapers normally, then run your diapers through a few hot wash cycles without detergent, with your machine set to the highest water level. Adding a couple of squirts of Original Dawn dish liquid or Calgon Water Softener to the first detergent-free cycle will help remove residue. Continue hot wash cycles until you no longer see bubbles in the wash water.

Using a zero-residue detergent such as Rockin' Green and using lots of water will prevent residues from causing problems with your diapers.

You may also need to adjust the amount of detergent you are using. Too little detergent can result in urine residue (diapers not getting clean enough), while too much can result in detergent residue. When your diapers are clean, they should smell like nothing! If they smell like detergent or like urine, adjust the amount of detergent you use accordingly.

Storage of dirty diapers

Most cloth diapering families use the dry pail method, which involves storing dirty diapers in a waterproof diaper pail liner or hanging wet bag (which are machine washable), then just dumping the diapers into your machine on laundry day along with the laundry bag. We recommend owning two pail liners or hanging wet bags so that you have one to use while the first is in the wash. To use a pail liner, simply use a large garbage bin or hamper with a lid, line it with the diaper pail liner and you are ready to go!

When you change your baby, simply toss the used diaper into the dry pail. An exclusively breastfed baby’s poops do not need to be rinsed or removed in any way. If your baby has solid poops, shake the excess into the toilet, and then place the diaper in the pail. The washer will take care of the rest. For the "in between" stage of poops, consider using flushable diaper liners or a diaper sprayer to remove solids from the diaper before washing. Both are easy to use and you never have to touch ANY poop!

If using a diapering system with covers, the cover can be re-used until soiled, and just the flat, prefold, fitted, or soaker pad can be tossed in the pail. If you are using pocket or all-in-one diapers, remove the insert (if there is one), fasten the laundry tabs, and throw it all in the pail. If you are using a wool cover, see below for wool care tips.

Buying a wet-bag for when you go out makes taking cloth diapers along easy! A wet-bag is a waterproof bag with a zipper that you can stick in your diaper bag and use to store your dirty diapers while out. Just toss it in your pail when you get home and wash the wet-bag along with your diapers on wash day!

Laundry day

Most people wash their diapers every 2-3 days. Usually 2 dozen diapers is a good sized load, without being over-full. Too many diapers in a load may not come as clean and can cause friction and pilling of the fabrics. After a few loads you will figure out what works for you in terms of length between washes and how full to fill your machine.

Dump your diapers and the diaper pail liner/wet bag into the machine. Do a cold or warm rinse cycle before washing to avoid setting stains or smells. Then do a hot wash cycle with about 1/4 to 1/2 the amount of detergent you would normally use for clothing. After washing either tumble-dry or line dry. Line drying outdoors in the sunlight will save energy, plus remove stains and make your diapers look new! Try it and see for yourself! To avoid stiff diapers, set them out on the line during early morning or late afternoon hours when they will not dry as fast. Line drying your diapers will also extend their life - although everything can be thrown in the dryer together as well if you cannot line dry or just don't have time!

Many people like Rockin Green, Allen’s Naturally detergent, Original Tide, Country Save, Sunlight, other biodegradable detergents, and many others. Find what works for you!

Avoid using detergents with whitening agents as they can break down diapers and cause skin irritaion. Also avoid using baby detergents such as Ivory Snow or Dreft, and avoid ultra concentrated detergents as they can cause build-up..

If you find your diapers are holding a bad odour, try doing an extra, hot rinse cycle after washing to remove detergent build-up, which is often the cause of odours. If odours or rashes persist, consider switching to Rockin' Green Detergent which is free of residues which cause laundry issues! Visit our Smelly Diapers FAQ for more info!

Avoid using bleach on your diapers as it will eat away at the fibers of your diapers leaving holes and affecting absorbency. It also can irritate your baby's skin.

Avoid using fabric softener as it can cause your diapers to repel liquid rather than absorb. Really, when it comes to washing diapers, keep it simple! Using more than one product can lead to buildup or other laundry problems, plus it can make it hard to troubleshoot if you do have issues down the road.

Wool Care Instructions

Using and caring for wool diaper covers can seem intimidating but is quite simple in reality! Using wool has many advantages which you can read about here. Most wool covers will come with washing instructions from the retailer, however here are some general instructions for wool care.

Wool covers only need to be washed when they are soiled – wool has natural self-cleaning and anti-bacterial properties due to the lanolin it contains. If your wool cover is wet after use, just hang it to air out before using it again. If the urine smell does not fade when dry or if the cover is soiled, then it’s time for a wash. Plan to wash your covers about once a month.

Wool covers also need to be lanolized about once a month (with regular use). You can wash and lanolize at the same time. Follow these instructions, but omit the lanolin if you want to wash only.

• Rinse your wool cover in cold water if you need to remove any poop.
• Run your sink water until it is HOT.
• Plug the sink and put a small glob of Lanolin at the bottom along with a small glob of wool wash or baby shampoo. Lanolin is available in most baby stores/Walmart in the section for products for nursing moms. You can also purchase Eucalan no-rinse wool wash which replaces both products.
• Run a bit of hot water over the Lanolin and soap to melt it. Mix well.
• Fill the sink the rest of the way with lukewarm water. Add the wool, gently squeeze the water through the wool, and then let it soak for 15-20 minutes.
• Drain the water and roll the wool up in a towel to squeeze out the excess liquid. Then hang or lay flat to dry. That’s it!

Cloth Diapering 101: Myths

Today’s cloth diapers are very different from the diapers our parents and grandparents used. If the thought of using pins, plastic pants, and dirty wet pails is turning you off of using cloth diapers, read on! I’m going to address some of the nasty rumors that are out there!

1. Disposable diapers are better for the environment because washing cloth diapers wastes energy, water, and soap.

Disposable diapers are far more harmful to the environment than cloth diapers. First of all, stop and think about the amount of energy, water, wood, oil, etc. that goes into manufacturing and shipping disposable diapers. Plus, disposable diapers can take 100-500 years to decompose. That means every single disposable diaper we have used since their invention in the 60s is still sitting in a landfill somewhere. And guess what is sitting with them… human waste! It is illegal to throw human waste into the garbage – disposable users are required to throw poop into the toilet before trashing the diaper but how many people aren’t doing that? Then there is the packaging from each pack of diposable diapers, and don’t forget the dangerous chemicals leaking into the ground water from landfills and the manufacturing process: dioxin, sodium polyacrylate (the absorbant gel), and TBT or Trybutylin, which is ranked by the WHO as one of the most toxic substances used in consumer products in the world today.

2. Cloth diapers are hard to wash.

Not true! Laundering cloth diapers is no more difficult than washing your regular laundry. There is no need to soak diapers in a wet pail, dunk them in a toilet, or scrub them. The washing machine takes care of all the work for you! Click here for my blog on washing your diapers.

3. Using cloth diapers will make my home smell bad.

Not true! Most parents who have used both cloth and disposable diapers agree that disposable diapers stink far worse than cloth diapers.

4. Cloth diapers leak.

Cloth diapers have come a long way! Cloth diapers are made from very absorbent materials such as cotton, hemp and even bamboo. Most diapers and covers have elasticized leg gussets for holding in leaks. Cloth diapers are totally customizable also, meaning that if you need extra absorbency for overnight or a long car trip, you can add an extra absorbent insert or doubler.

If your new cloth diapers are leaking, this could be because they haven’t been pre-washed enough. You’ll find that your new diapers become more and more absorbent after each wash. Pre-washing in hot water will help your diapers reach maximum absorbency.

5. I have to use a nasty wet pail.

Not true! I do not know any cloth diapering parents who soak their diapers in a wet pail. Most parents choose the dry pail method which involves tossing your dirty diapers into a washable, waterproof pail liner. On wash day just dump the contents along with the liner into the washing machine. No poop soup necessary!

6. Cloth diapers are too expensive.

Not true! Cloth diapering is much more cost effective than using disposables.

***Going to post comparison chart here soon***

7. Cloth diapers are hard to use- I don’t want to have to use pins.

Cloth diapers today are easier to use than ever! The only people I know who use pins do it for enjoyment and not out of neccesity (I have yet to understand the love with using pins, myself…). Check out our products – Our diapers are elasticized and use fasteners such as Aplix (Velcro) or snaps. Prefold and flat users have alternatives to pins also. Prefolds can easily be folded in three and laid inside a snug-fitting diaper cover. Also available are Snappi’s a little clip instead of using pins.

8. Cloth diapers will give my baby a diaper rash.

The percentage of (American) babies who experienced diaper rash in 1955 (before disposable diapers) was 7.1%. In 1991 it was 78%! Cloth diapers allow your baby’s skin to breathe and heal more quickly. This helps prevent and treat diaper rash. Cloth diapers are also free of the many skin-irritating chemicals that are found in disposables. Some might argue that disposables are better for baby because the absorbent gel (ew) wicks moisture away from baby's skin. Well, this is a problem for two reasons: one - parents change their babies less often, facilitating the growth of bacteria, which causes diaper rash, and two - the super-absorbent gel also pulls baby's natural skin moisture away along with the urine, which also causes skin irritation. If babies could talk I believe they would ask for cloth diapers! Would you want to wear paper underwear (wearable garbage) full of chemicals? Not me!

9. Cloth diapers have to be dunked in the toilet.

Not true! A breastfed baby’s poop can go straight into the diaper pail and then into the wash with not rinsing required. For a baby with more solid poop, shake the excess into the toilet and place in the pail – the washing machine will take care of the rest. You could also purchase flushable liners on a roll to place inside the diaper. Then just lift it off and toss in the toilet. Ensure that, whichever diapering system you choose (cloth or disposables), you flush the waste down the toilet. The instructions on disposable diaper packages advise you to flush the solid waste before tossing the diaper in the garbage.

10. You have to change cloth diapers more often.

How often you change your baby’s diaper is up to you. Adding absorbency to the diaper will allow longer stretches in between changes. Many diapers have microfleece liners which provide a dry barrier in between the absorbent cloth and the bum so that your baby’s skin stays dry (you can also purchase these liners to lay inside those diapers that don’t have them). Some parents (myself included) like to change baby more often anyway, whether using disposables or cloth. I feel that just because a diaper can go 3-4 hours between changes doesn’t mean that your baby should have to wear it for that long. Every baby is different and you will find the diaper changing routine that works for you!

Baby Basics. A place to sleep, clothing, and diapers.

When it comes to having a baby, whether it's your first child or not, you can get a little overwhelmed in the search for baby gear. Now we all know baby's need a place to sleep, clothes to wear, and of course diapers. Just these items alone can break the bank if you aren't sure what you really need. Here are some tips. Keep in mind that these are just my opinions and it's because I'm on my second child and have a little bit of experience.

A safe place to sleep

As far as a place to sleep goes, in the first few months (I want to say up to about 6 months or before they sit up unassisted), baby does NOT need a crib. I know every mom pictures herself coming home from the hospital and placing that beautiful newborn into her own crib with a super cute bedding set in her fabulously decorated nursery. Whelp... unless you have an extra room for baby, which many parents do, then image that big ol' crib squeezed in your bedroom (maybe living room). Not the ideal image of that dream nursery but do-able. A little bit more realistic of a choice is getting a bassinet (which holds baby until he/she can start to push up on to the elbows or starts to roll over), or a pack n play. Personally, I have both but prefer putting Kaleb into the pack n play, which I'm currently using as a bassinet, to sleep.

We were given ours from my father in law as a gift. It's the new Lion King 100% washable playard. Yes, you heard that right! The whole thing unzips and can be thrown right into our washing machine. GENIUS! Why didn't they think of this 4 years ago when I had Layla. So many times she's spit up or drooled all over that thing and I'd think to myself, "How am I ever going to clean the top rail, netting, and mattress cover?!" Anyway, it comes with the changing table, has a bassinet that can be lowered to the bottom to become a playpen, and of course a little storage. I'm using my Graco pack n play sheets from Layla's old one on this model even though it's a different brand. They are usually all the same size mattress pad, lucky for me. Best part about this little item is, baby can use it up to 24 months old, or when he/she starts to climb out.

Clothing

Now as far as clothing... YES, we all want baby dressed in the cutest outfits. Really though, if you really think about it, they outgrow clothing the first year of life like you wouldn't believe! Just stop to think about all the sizes you can buy for a baby. No, seriously... they have a lot and they are outgrown any where between 8-12 weeks at a time. Here's the sizing chart for my favorite brand of baby and toddler clothing, Carters.

As you may have noticed, some "well grown" babies are born wearing size 0-3 months right away. Heck both my children were 8 lbs and some change. They wore newborn for like a week and then I could barely snap the bottoms because they were too tall and plump. 

Carters, which just bought out OshKosh B'Gosh makes some really cute clothing and they are the known by other names at other stores. You can find their clothing at Macy's, Babies R Us, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, Ross, and Winners (Canada). In Target the line of clothing is called Just One You by Carters and in Walmart  Child of Mine by Carters. Remember though, baby clothing can be costly. A set of 3 pieces, onesie-pants-jacket can be $15-20. THAT'S JUST ONE OUTFIT! If you've got a messy baby you could go through 3 outfits a day and 2 PJs at night! For a first time mom, I think I'd recommend buying a 3-5 pack of onesies in each of those sizes above (starting at 0-3 months of course!), a couple pants, shorts, and skirts or dresses. As far as coats, jackets, and sweaters go, I'd have two in 6 months and two in 12 months. It's ok if the sleeves are a little long, but really hold up all the sizes together it's the smallest difference in size from a 3 to 6 month or 9 to 12 month! It's insane. Now, what about baby shoes? I knew you'd ask. I have one for each size but really my baby is 3 months old and has only worn shoes twice... until they start walking, what's the point? Most of the time it's just socks that work for us. The good news about that is socks come in size 3-12 months or 12-24 months, so they last a long time!

How can I save money on baby clothing?

Saving money on baby items, especially clothing should be a job for me. I'm good, like really good. I stalk the sites for all those store for sales, coupons, seasonal changes (for buying a year later's size like 18 months on sale!), and of course clearance. However, my favorite store in the world is Once Upon A Child. They buy and sell gently used baby items and clothing. They pay you cash for your outgrown, stain and tear-free clothing and shoes. Since baby's outgrow clothing so fast (my baby at two months was wearing size 3-6 months), you can find A LOT of things that look brand new! I love to go to there stores and get clothing and shoes for my two kids. They sell newborn to kid's size 12. If you're really luck you can get brand new items with the tags still on for $2.00-$5.00. Perfect example, I got Layla Air Jordan's for $8.00 and they retail for over $40.00! I would definitely recommend getting a lot of clothing from them, or maybe some local consignment stores.

DIAPERS!!

When it comes to what kind of diapers, which, brands, and what sizes are needed, new moms can get a little overwhelmed. I'm not for or against cloth vs disposables (well maybe a little one way more than the other). When it comes to you and your family, it's all about money, time, and support. With my daughter she used Pampers (Swaddlers then Cruisers) from birth to potty training. That's when we switched her to Huggies Pull Ups. I tried a pack of Huggies but this is what happened all the time.

This is a diaper explosion.

They happen, there is NO WAY TO AVOID THEM. But just imagine this TIMES TEN when I used Huggies brand. It was down her PJs legs, up her whole back, in her sleeves, and up into her hair! Not so fun at 3 AM when you're trying to change a baby in the dark for a late night quiet feeding. You have to wake them up and bathe them, rinse out poop from the clothing, wake up half the house, and cry a little because you haven't slept since you were in your second trimester. It's ok though, just remember one day their children will repay the favor. Now as far as size, just read the box. It's got the weight range listed on the side. I wouldn't recommend a large Costco size box of size newborn though, but definitely in size one. Speaking of Costco, or BJ's Wholesale... great stores for diapers at formula (if you need it) at a great cost. 

With my second child, however, I started with cloth diapers. Now, I don't want to go too into this but... really ask yourself if you like to throw money away literally? I sure didn't with Layla. Cloth diapering is a great option! Ultimately, you have to decide why one diapering method works better for your family, your child and your wallet. There are pros and cons to each, and whatever your reason for using cloth (saving money over the course of your baby's diapering years, fewer diapers in landfills) or disposables (far less interaction with poo, never worrying about having enough diapers washed and ready to go) -- you shouldn't feel guilty about a choice that works for you.

I will write a blog about cloth diapering in more detail soon, stay posted.

After birth must haves for the "4th Trimester"

My top 10 must haves after the birth a new baby

Let's face it, it's unavoidable. You come home from the hospital with your beautiful and perfect baby, but you think "Oh man, I wish I had a ..." Well that's where this list comes in. Once you give birth you are going into a new unknown, what some moms refer to as "the fourth trimester." Being prepared can take away a little of that stress.

With my first child, the day after we came home I realized there were somethings I needed (LIKE A PUMP!). I had bought a few of them ahead of time, or received them as shower gifts. If you are pregnant, here’s what worked for us… if you aren’t, just skip everything but #1… because everyone can benefit from easy access tank tops. 

1.Target’s Nursing Tanks- Every new mom needs comfort! I have about 6-8 of these in different colors and live in them. You've got to love a shirt that can let the girls hang free! And Target carries the cheapest around in an array of different colors. Now you can whip them out whenever the mood strikes you… or your baby. Husband's get a kick out them too.

2. Target's Nursing Bras- Again just like their tanks... AMAZING! I recommend the 2 pack of sleeping nursing bras and their wirefree bras. They have a lot of different styles. I have noticed that they are some of the most comfortable bras around! I prefer them over my Motherhood Maternity bras. Just try to stay away from any underwire, you'll already feel like your girls are going to pop. Why bother risking it with underwire poking you (J/K, not really).

3. Bamboobies Washable Nursing Pads- Really, why buy disposables? I used many boxes of disposables with my first child. They fill up with milk, smell, and leak! It's pretty gross. These babies never smell, are leak proof, and come in regular or overnight (great for newborn nursing). I'd recommend the 12 multicolor pack and the 8 overnights. The regular style are shaped like hearts and come in pink, nude, and black; while the overnights are blue circles. You can wear them upsidedown, or upright, whatever works for you. They are made from bamboo. I can say as a bigger chested momma, upsidedown works better if I'm going to skip a feeding. Anyway, these are my NUMBER ONE must have! I recommend them to all my fellow mommas and have never heard a bad thing about them. Sidenote- I wash mine every 3-4 days.

4. StayFree Ultra-thin Overnight Pads with Wings- One word... Lochia. Yup, eww. If you haven't heard that term well let me inform you. After you give birth you bleed, A LOT! It can last for up to 6 weeks. You've got to be prepared since you can not use tampons after having a baby. Kind of makes you feel like an awkward preteen again. You have 2 options to go down your legs or down into some highly absorbant, ultra thin, extra long pad. I chose the later and since I was still ‘adjusting’ to non-pregnancy for weeks and weeks after I delivered, these prevented me from a highly embarrassing situation. Plus the thin profile allowed me to walk without looking like I had a watermelon between my thighs. I vote that hospitals should use these for their post-delivery leakage needs… they are a heck of a lot better than those throw pillows they hand out.

5. Playtex Personal Cleasning Cloths- As mentioned above, it gets pretty messy. These cloths are like little miracles, especially for a new mom who's needed an episiotomy. Helps you stay clean and fresh with a cool fresh wipe. These are a must for me during periods as well since sometimes toilet paper doesn't leave you feeling clean every time. These sure do though.

6. Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy- Oh my, this is just wonderful! Once your milk comes in, you can get sore. By sore I mean, you feel like your girls are rock hard and even a soft touch can have you crying in pain. These make for GREAT relief. You can warm them up in the microwave, place them on the side you are going to start a feeding on, and watch the letdown begin! The warming gel beads help your milk start flowing like no tomorrow. After you are ready to switch side you can reheat for 15 seconds or use on the other side. When the feeding is finished, the cold option is heaven! Helps with soreness and makes this momma happy. I love to use the covers around my PUMP when I'm pumping. I wrap a warm one around and it really helps with the letdown for pumping.

7. Medela Tender Care Lanolin- Those first few weeks or months can really take some getting used to for a first time breastfeeding momma. It is tough, especially on the girls. You get tugged on, pinched, improper latch, and sore/cracked nipples. It can be very painful, I didn't even want the bath towel to touch me, I was like "they can air dry!" This little bottle of cream works wonders. You just apply it after each feeding and tuck the girls back into your awesome Target bras with a Bamboobie on each side ;)

8. Playtex Embrace Double Electric Breastpump- I love this pump so much I still have it from my now 4 year old. Our playtex ventaire wide mouth bottles and nurser bottles screw right onto it. I like using it without liners and pumping straight into bags or bottles. You can double pump, do one side, or feed baby and pump the other side at the same time. Comes with a car charger and really cute bag that doesn't scream "Milking Machine" at all. 

9. The Boppy Pillow- I could live without this. From day one in the hospital, within an hour of being born I was already feeding both my kids on their boppy. Makes a great little napping perch for baby after they fall asleep and you tuck the girls away. When they are older you can use it to prop them up, or for tummy time. They come with a cover or two. I personally have 3 covers since you never know when it will be covered in milk you shot across the room or spit up.

10. Thirsties Cloth Diapers- There are different types but regardless of which you choose, I recommend the one size style. You get snaps that let you make the bigger or smaller depending on baby's size. They come in covers, pocket diapers, all-in-ones (AIOs), and fitted diapers. You can get Aplix (Velcro) or Snaps to close them on the top. We love this brand of cloth diapers and think every mom should try one. Mostly we use the duo wrap covers with prefolds, or the AIOs.