Therapy is just, well, it’s just kinda nice. It’s someone to talk to. It’s a way to figure out new things. It’s support from someone who gets it. And since gDiapers are a new take on an old routine, a little diaper therapy may be in order from time to time. So sit down. Get comfy. Let’s talk gDiapers.
Who are we?
We’re moms who have gDiapered our kiddos. And now, well, we work for gDiapers. We are Kelli McKee (that’s me, the blogger), and Heather McPhee (customer service and marketing/finance support). So when you call you’ll usually talk to Heather. And when you email, it’s usually she who will write you back. Comments received on this blog or on our facebook page are typically answered by me, though our killawicked marketing director, Michelle Schnoor, may hop in from time to time (she’s also your go-to gal for all things gMum).
We think it’s important that you know we’re real, honest to goodness, genuine moms. We’re not perfect. We’re here to chat through with you any questions you may have, because we’ve been there! And with many years of combined gDiapers experience, we believe we can be the support you need, should you need it. Also, we like you. Plain and simple. And we like it when you call (email, facebook, tweet, etc.).
So here we are. Here you are. And we’re so glad we’re all in this together.
I would really like to be prepared for cloth diapering and was wondering what detergent, soap, or alternative ou recomend for washing gdiaper shells and inserts.
There is no specific detergent we recommend. But we do have a few advisories about what NOT to use. For instance, stay away from anything with added softeners, fragrance or enzymes. Softeners add a film to your clothing that makes fabric feel soft, but it also repels moisture (and if you’re using cloth diapers, you want them to absorb, not repel). Fragrances aren’t good for brand new babies. And enzymes eat away at the fibers. Here’s a great detergent chart from some cloth experts, http://www.diaperjungle.com/detergent-chart.html.
I’m a new mom (my little man is 4 weeks old) and I’m really liking our gdiapers with cloth inserts so far but I have only 1 issue with them…whenever I change my son the waistband on his back is soaked with urine. I’m not sure how he pees up the back of his diaper but I don’t have this problem with the disposables we’ll be using at daycare. Are there any tips you can provide to avoid this problem? I’ve watched the video on how to properly fit the diaper and I seem to be doing everything correctly. I’d just like to not have to wash the shells after every changing.
Okay so I am a little confused, should I use cloth inserts or disposables? Or both? I am due in late June. I really love the idea of gdiapers but I just don’t know which option to go with.