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Unregistered 12:18 PM 10-27-2014
I currently don't allow cloth diapers. But had a call with someone asking for an infant opening and do I allow cloth diapers I said no and they hung up. My question is cloth diapers why or why not? Should I allow them?
melilley 12:25 PM 10-27-2014
I allow them and they don't bother me at all.
I make sure they send a wet bag and I don't do anything with the diapers other than put them in the bag, even poo diapers and let them know that.
The only problem I've had is the diapers leaking, but got tips from this forum on how to prevent that.
I make sure they send a wet bag and I don't do anything with the diapers other than put them in the bag, even poo diapers and let them know that.
The only problem I've had is the diapers leaking, but got tips from this forum on how to prevent that.
Meyou 12:42 PM 10-27-2014
I allow them. I don't find them any more difficult from cloth and cloth in a wet bag smell much, much better than disposables in my garbage.
Blackcat31 12:46 PM 10-27-2014
I PREFER cloth diapers and wish ALL my parents would use them.
I am actually toying with the idea of either supplying them or giving a discount to parents who use them.
The amount of garbage that it saves me is amazing, not to mention the "greenness" of cloth diapering too...
I think it is fantastic how cloth diapers have evolved since the days of folding, pinning and covering with plastic pants....SO easy to use!
I have one DCM that makes all her own cloth diapers right now and she does an amazing job!
I am PRO cloth all the way!!
I am actually toying with the idea of either supplying them or giving a discount to parents who use them.
The amount of garbage that it saves me is amazing, not to mention the "greenness" of cloth diapering too...
I think it is fantastic how cloth diapers have evolved since the days of folding, pinning and covering with plastic pants....SO easy to use!
I have one DCM that makes all her own cloth diapers right now and she does an amazing job!
I am PRO cloth all the way!!
jenboo 01:47 PM 10-27-2014
Pro cloth here!!!!!!!!
crazydaycarelady 03:36 PM 10-27-2014
Totally agree with melilley. I have had parents bring them and I put them in the wet bag and that is it. They do leak more than disposable though.
BC - do you supply diapers now? Just wondering about the discount you menitoned. Would it really be cheaper considering the laundry soap, bleach, water, etc?
I saw a provider who uses cloth post a picture this last weekend of all of the diapers she was getting ready to stuff. There were like 200 of them!! The time that would take, and the storage a person would need.
BC - do you supply diapers now? Just wondering about the discount you menitoned. Would it really be cheaper considering the laundry soap, bleach, water, etc?
I saw a provider who uses cloth post a picture this last weekend of all of the diapers she was getting ready to stuff. There were like 200 of them!! The time that would take, and the storage a person would need.
cheerfuldom 05:58 PM 10-27-2014
Cloth diapering is very easy. Parents should provide diapers already assembled and ready to use and with a waterproof outer layer or cover. They should also include a wet bag for dirty diapers which are sent home each day. I also do no rinsing, scraping or anything else.....just roll it and put it in the wet bag for home. Very easy.
Blackcat31 06:45 AM 10-28-2014
Originally Posted by crazydaycarelady:
Totally agree with melilley. I have had parents bring them and I put them in the wet bag and that is it. They do leak more than disposable though.
BC - do you supply diapers now? Just wondering about the discount you menitoned. Would it really be cheaper considering the laundry soap, bleach, water, etc?
I saw a provider who uses cloth post a picture this last weekend of all of the diapers she was getting ready to stuff. There were like 200 of them!! The time that would take, and the storage a person would need.
No I do not supply them now. I would not discount if I supplied them. Totally agree with melilley. I have had parents bring them and I put them in the wet bag and that is it. They do leak more than disposable though.
BC - do you supply diapers now? Just wondering about the discount you menitoned. Would it really be cheaper considering the laundry soap, bleach, water, etc?
I saw a provider who uses cloth post a picture this last weekend of all of the diapers she was getting ready to stuff. There were like 200 of them!! The time that would take, and the storage a person would need.
I am considering either supplying them myself for a HIGHER rate/fee
OR
If the parents supply/use them, discounting them for doing so. They would provide ALL supplies.
The only reason I would consider discounting if the parent used cloth is because it is so much less for me to deal with.
Cat Herder 06:59 AM 10-28-2014
I bag all diapers, anyway. 
Whether I toss them in my bag; to go out, or theirs; to go home, is no real difference to me.
They all cause rashes if not changed regularly and the eco footprint difference of each is debatable.
Oh, if I had a parent that could not handle the um.... responsibility.... of properly sanitizing them before sending them back to me, I would revoke their option. Yes, of course I'd offer help with technique first, but then down comes the hammer... or bill if they prefer that route.
Nasty, feces infused, rinsed cloth is not healthy for anyone.
Whether I toss them in my bag; to go out, or theirs; to go home, is no real difference to me.
They all cause rashes if not changed regularly and the eco footprint difference of each is debatable.
Oh, if I had a parent that could not handle the um.... responsibility.... of properly sanitizing them before sending them back to me, I would revoke their option. Yes, of course I'd offer help with technique first, but then down comes the hammer... or bill if they prefer that route.
Nasty, feces infused, rinsed cloth is not healthy for anyone.
katzan 07:11 AM 10-28-2014
I don't have anyone that cloth diapers, but I cloth diaper my own, so I would allow it. I would just require a large hanging wet bag and let them know that I wouldn't be the one responsible for rinsing off the poo and would just fold it up and put it in the bag. It would be up for the parent to wash the poo out of their own diapers.
crazydaycarelady 07:19 AM 10-28-2014
The dcm I had that used cloth must not have know the techniques because the diapers smelled bad, and when they got wet they really smelled bad. She always was saying she needed to hang them in the sunlight but during a long MT winter that can be hard to come by!
spinnymarie 12:14 PM 10-28-2014
Pro cloth here I dont find them any different other than ganding them back at the end of the day.
I used them on my kids when we wore diapers.
I dont find them any different other than ganding them back at the end of the day.I used them on my kids when we wore diapers.
nannyde 12:33 PM 10-28-2014
Love cloth diapers. I charge $2.50 per day for the service.
EntropyControlSpecialist 04:26 PM 10-28-2014
Love cloth and that is all I have ever done for my daughter. I use them on my nephew when he comes 2x week as well. I successfully got 1 client to transition to using them with her family and she brings them in when she has had time to wash them 
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I do OFFER a cloth diapering service for $0.50/day and strangely no one has taken me up on that in well over 1.5 years. Not one person. I did it to prevent the parents from whining about how many diapers I was going through (since disposables are about $.25/each).
.I do OFFER a cloth diapering service for $0.50/day and strangely no one has taken me up on that in well over 1.5 years. Not one person. I did it to prevent the parents from whining about how many diapers I was going through (since disposables are about $.25/each).
284878 05:52 PM 10-28-2014
Originally Posted by melilley:
I allow them and they don't bother me at all.
I make sure they send a wet bag and I don't do anything with the diapers other than put them in the bag, even poo diapers and let them know that.
The only problem I've had is the diapers leaking, but got tips from this forum on how to prevent that.
Is the state okay with a wetbag? The rules say place in bag and tie. I allow them and they don't bother me at all.
I make sure they send a wet bag and I don't do anything with the diapers other than put them in the bag, even poo diapers and let them know that.
The only problem I've had is the diapers leaking, but got tips from this forum on how to prevent that.
I do cloth on my daughter and use that in my advertising, but I have not gotten any kids in cloth yet.
I do not like disposables.
melilley 07:30 PM 10-28-2014
Originally Posted by 284878:
Is the state okay with a wetbag? The rules say place in bag and tie.
I do cloth on my daughter and use that in my advertising, but I have not gotten any kids in cloth yet. I do not like disposables.
They (any diaper) just have to be in a covered container and taken out/home every day. The wet bags that my parents bring have zippers so I'm pretty sure that would be ok. Is the state okay with a wetbag? The rules say place in bag and tie.
I do cloth on my daughter and use that in my advertising, but I have not gotten any kids in cloth yet.
I do not like disposables.I haven't seen a rule that says they have to be placed in a bag and tied.
LysesKids 02:49 AM 10-29-2014
I love it when my parents use cloth diapers... they really are just as easy as 'sposies. I just have them bring a wet bag and ask that they have disposable liners for the poo. I explain that they are needed because I am unable to rinse or wash the diapers due to sanitation/health rules
284878 04:59 AM 10-29-2014
Originally Posted by melilley:
They (any diaper) just have to be in a covered container and taken out/home every day. The wet bags that my parents bring have zippers so I'm pretty sure that would be ok.
I haven't seen a rule that says they have to be placed in a bag and tied.
R 400.1923 (5) Diapering and toilet learning.(5) If cloth diapers/training pants are provided by the parent, then soiled diapers/training pants shall be placed in an individual, securely tied plastic bag and returned to the parent at the end of the day.They (any diaper) just have to be in a covered container and taken out/home every day. The wet bags that my parents bring have zippers so I'm pretty sure that would be ok.
I haven't seen a rule that says they have to be placed in a bag and tied.
I would preferable not have to bag and tie since I would have to purchase bags to do so (reuseable bags at the store, so I do not have many plastic store bags on hand). Plus, I not sure what they are going to say about my own daughters diapers since I use a separate pail for her cloth diapers.