tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post159677228646101893..comments2023-05-03T05:22:30.162-04:00Comments on Mary Haseltine: Babies, Guns, and Baby Guns {phfr} Mary @ Better Than Edenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-37969481313281675252015-07-24T07:32:47.692-04:002015-07-24T07:32:47.692-04:00The prefolds definitely last longer than the pocke...The prefolds definitely last longer than the pockets which is nice. Some of my pocket diapers didn't last through more than one baby but part of that was I was often drying them in the dryer and I got the velcro. I get snaps now, for that very reason and am hoping they last longer! The velcro wears quickly and it's nitpicky to replace. Plus they stick together in the wash. I think BG has improved their elastic now, too, from the original ones I bought years ago. I've replaced it on some of mine myself and it's not that hard. Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-470028049531851612015-07-23T20:26:58.026-04:002015-07-23T20:26:58.026-04:00But surely to buy cloth diapers for two children c...But surely to buy cloth diapers for two children costs the same as for one child? <br /><br />I have seen two different sizes of prefolds. You don't use the small size for very long, seems to me. The wonderful thing about prefolds is that you can use one or two and you can use one <b>in addition to</b> one of the fancy ones like Bumgenius. <br /><br />Cloth diapers are <b>durable</b>. They'll last through several children. So a lot of parents buy cloth diapers on eBay. Wash them before you use them, and you're all set; they're just about as good as new.<br /><br />Also, from what I can tell by watching my daughter's five children and their diapers, diaper covers with snaps last longer than those with velcro. But that might be just that her kids try really hard to Do All The Things, including taking off velcro'd diapers.Melissa H-Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674140433439195917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-26576250755447255472015-07-23T20:21:43.970-04:002015-07-23T20:21:43.970-04:00Yeah, it can definitely cost that much if you get ...Yeah, it can definitely cost that much if you get the fanciest types. But it all depends on what kind of diapers you end up going with. There are so many options now it can get overwhelming. But if you go simple like the kind our grandmas and moms used (at least my mom..I'm older ;), you definitely don't need to spend anywhere near that. The pocket or all-in-one diapers I've gotten have always been factory seconds or from sales so that helps, too. Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-40875183576362099652015-07-23T20:20:37.919-04:002015-07-23T20:20:37.919-04:00Okay I always thought Civil War reenacting looked ...Okay I always thought Civil War reenacting looked kind of lame but this seriously looks awesome - maybe because I've gotten older and lamer? The whole "living history" thing really is incredible. We live near a ton of battlefields, one of these days we'll have to get out to see the reenactors!<br /><br />And those baby guns :) Love :)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888635342531960478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-30979087861209444452015-07-23T20:12:41.448-04:002015-07-23T20:12:41.448-04:00Oh that's not too bad. Someone I know was a sa...Oh that's not too bad. Someone I know was a salesperson for something like Bumgenius, and she told me to diaper two children it would cost around $500 for everything!!! I thought that was very expensive. She said most people used their income tax money to get started.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208276783281736857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-52775730464045602015-07-23T19:39:17.547-04:002015-07-23T19:39:17.547-04:00Hey Kari, if you do simple prefolds (the "old...Hey Kari, if you do simple prefolds (the "old fashioned" kind) and covers, you can save a lot of money. I think I got the smaller size from Green Mountain Diapers? Not sure, though. It was a while ago! To get a good amount of diapers and a few covers you could spend $50-75? It depends on how often you want to wash, of course. That would last you until you needed the next size up. I can probably use this size until 4-5 months. The best part is they're sturdy enough to last through several babies. The clasp is called a snappi and they are great. So much better than pins! I do have the fancier all-in-one diapers, too (I use Bumgenius), because they can hold more. So I use those at night or when we're out for a while. Let me know if you want more info and I'd be happy to help!Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-84105540685705993612015-07-23T17:39:18.514-04:002015-07-23T17:39:18.514-04:00That baby! What a cute little morsel! I love his s...That baby! What a cute little morsel! I love his smile!Melissa H-Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674140433439195917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-4954890642166343022015-07-23T14:16:26.194-04:002015-07-23T14:16:26.194-04:00Wow! Those reenactments look great! I've neve...Wow! Those reenactments look great! I've never seen anything like that before, I bet your boys loved it! <br /><br />I was curious about those cloth diapers and clasps you're using... They look simple and possibly inexpensive? I've been wanting to do cloth, but the prices seem really high to me. I know you save in the long run, but I just haven't been able to afford the upfront price. Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208276783281736857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-49101266683328502042015-07-23T10:43:43.650-04:002015-07-23T10:43:43.650-04:00Love the civil war reenactment. A friend of mine ...Love the civil war reenactment. A friend of mine (who homeschools) was very active in participating in similar reenactments and camping out with her kids.Jill Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15919221814694982320noreply@blogger.com