Diaper Swappers

GoddessWifeMom · 05-24-2007, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by beenwaitingalongtime

No time to read all the replies, so sry if I'm repeating, but
A: no--I wouldn't part w/ the ZZs either. He absolutely can outgrow the allergy. I was deathly allergic to cats and now sleep w/ one every night.
B: what about allergy shots? to build up an immunity? seems like he'll be crazy inconvenienced for the rest of his life if he's so allergic to such common things. think about even the plastic items used in medical treatments. ugh.
Poor you and DS

Yup I'm really hoping he grows out of it.

You are SO right polyester is in EVERYTHING. UGH.

I'm really hoping that once we see the Allergist in Nov that we'll have some answers.

He's only 6 months so they won't do the testing on him yet, which is why we have to wait till Nov he will be 1.

His skin is still that silverish thin looking and marks VERY easily when you touch him.

So I'm hoping it could just be that he's young still and so his skin is super sensitive.

After a night of rest and felting my FF cover it works. I wore him and we didn't have ANY wicking.

So I'm feeling a little better now.

bean3 · 05-24-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GoddessWifeMom

Yup I'm really hoping he grows out of it.

You are SO right polyester is in EVERYTHING. UGH.

I'm really hoping that once we see the Allergist in Nov that we'll have some answers.

He's only 6 months so they won't do the testing on him yet, which is why we have to wait till Nov he will be 1.

His skin is still that silverish thin looking and marks VERY easily when you touch him.

So I'm hoping it could just be that he's young still and so his skin is super sensitive.

After a night of rest and felting my FF cover it works. I wore him and we didn't have ANY wicking.

So I'm feeling a little better now.

I'd see a pediatric dermatologist as well. The silvery skin that marks very easily would be a big concern for me.

I LOVE the idea of the disposable over the cloth. That is BRILLIANT! Sure cannot hurt to try. Otherwise, I would leave him in cloth as much as possible for the breathability factor. Ask the pediatrician as well for tips.

There is no failure in not cloth diapering, it is just a matter of finding what works for you. I hope you see little improvements every day!

And to add one more idea....could it be that certain diaperes/fabrics hold onto the detergent you are using more? I'm new to cloth, so I'm just guessing here. Maybe a run through the dishwasher for stripping would yield some faster success?

myrrh · 05-24-2007, 08:03 AM

One other thought for around the house is a tie nappy over a prefold. Isaac's been mostly wearing that during the day. The tie nappy adds the absorbancy of an infant prefold. Then you could put a cover on him when you head out of the house

GoddessWifeMom · 05-24-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by myrrh

One other thought for around the house is a tie nappy over a prefold. Isaac's been mostly wearing that during the day. The tie nappy adds the absorbancy of an infant prefold. Then you could put a cover on him when you head out of the house

Oh now that's an idea.

Hmmm I've been wanting to try one of those anyway.

I'm going to give that one a try definitely.

smittybike · 05-24-2007, 08:16 AM

Have you tried Bummi's covers? Not exactly sure what they ae madeof but the work for my X senstive boy!

Jenlaana · 05-24-2007, 08:17 AM

what a tie nappy?

Sorry for what you're going through momma. My DD had some very very bad rash issues for awhile and I couldn't figure out for the life of me what was causing it. (it ended up being apple juice for me, which she had for no problem at all for months and suddenly couldn't tolerate anymore)

I just want to second the idea of a PUL pocket/aio or cover with an acceptable kind of cloth on the inside and outside. That would give you the waterproofness of PUL w/out the skin irritation.

Are gerber pull ons nylon? Because if they were an acceptable material, that would be an extremely cheap way to test out that fabric and see if that gives a rash. I only get a rash with gerber pants if I don't change my DD soon after they get wet (because they don't breath etc).

GoddessWifeMom · 05-24-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by smittybike

Have you tried Bummi's covers? Not exactly sure what they ae madeof but the work for my X senstive boy!

Bummis are polyester.

The swim ones and the whisper pants though are nylon.

gabeandelliesmom · 05-24-2007, 08:31 AM

i dont have any advice or tips i am just so sorry things are not going well

bekerella · 05-24-2007, 08:34 AM

I'm sorry mama!

MamaApril · 05-24-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GoddessWifeMom

Bummis are polyester.

The swim ones and the whisper pants though are nylon.

So are Dappi Nylon Pullon Pants. I like them better than Bummi whisper pants, and they cost less. Alexis snap pants often have too big leg openings for my children. We prefer the Dappis.

05-24-2007, 08:03 AM	#33
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smittybike Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 799 Ratings: 117 Feedback: 100%	Re: Seriously thinking of just giving up! Have you tried Bummi's covers? Not exactly sure what they ae madeof but the work for my X senstive boy! __________________ Melissa, Momma to Cole 10/19/05, Stoker to Greg

05-24-2007, 08:17 AM	#36
Jenlaana Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 90 Ratings: 15 Feedback: 100%	Re: Seriously thinking of just giving up! what a tie nappy? Sorry for what you're going through momma. My DD had some very very bad rash issues for awhile and I couldn't figure out for the life of me what was causing it. (it ended up being apple juice for me, which she had for no problem at all for months and suddenly couldn't tolerate anymore) I just want to second the idea of a PUL pocket/aio or cover with an acceptable kind of cloth on the inside and outside. That would give you the waterproofness of PUL w/out the skin irritation. Are gerber pull ons nylon? Because if they were an acceptable material, that would be an extremely cheap way to test out that fabric and see if that gives a rash. I only get a rash with gerber pants if I don't change my DD soon after they get wet (because they don't breath etc).

05-24-2007, 08:31 AM	#38
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