Diaper Swappers

negrapy · 02-22-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cherylchoo

Well, as the cheapo lady here, wool and fleece does not have to be expensive.

All my fleece longies have been from Old Navy or Kohls on clearance. And all my fleece shorties are also these, just pants cut off. I have made a few fleece soakers, but rarely use them because I love wool better. They are also cheap to make, but since I can buy the longies/shorties for less than $5 a pair it's not worth my time to make them.

All my woolies, except one pair, are recycled made by me. If you can sew at all, or know someone who does, you can get at least a pair of longies and a soaker or shorties or a hat out of one sweater, sometimes all four and more. They are not a difficult sewing project at all, way easier than diapers IMHO. Longies and shorties are the easiest, and then soakers. If you use old sweaters you have or buy them from goodwill (at least 70% wool, no other plant-based fibers like cotton/soy/rayon in the rest) they are VERY affordable. Recycled can be as cute as knit/crochet, and if you take care of them almost as durable. But if you don't take care of them, or they get washed with the diapers accidentally, or torn up from being worn by an active kid, it's not a big loss because they are inexpensive. Occasionally they may develop small holes, but if you catch them early you can repair them where they won't even show.

The one pair of crochet I have I got in a trade making four pairs of recycled for a WAHM who has an XL sized kid. Can you imagine trying to knit or crochet a pair of longies for a kid who wears a 4T or larger? That's why she was so happy to trade. Anyway, lots of WAHMs are hurting and would be happy to trade wares. It doesn't hurt to ask!

Cheryl I completely agree with you except that I love the kozys soaker prints (for girls) and affordable diapers reusable wraps (for girls) and so it wouldnt be cheap if i still wanted and did buy them

RebeccaMomof3 · 02-22-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by negrapy

thats a dyed diaper ..... why dont i know the smiley code for shocked

well, there's:

and that's just how *I* feel about it lol

RebeccaMomof3 · 02-22-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by monicadd

i need wool soakers,,,,where do i look? and are they crazy expensive?? i need cheap!!

take a walk with me into fsot woolies

Tomorrow I am going to show you what I have bought off there for so little...I am talking crochet or knit longies/soakers/shorties for under $10 PPD each, skirties under $15 PPD...its all about being there ready with the paypal lol.

SOmetimes you have to snatch something up when the pic looks less the ideal but the measurements work

I have been SO suprised with a skirtie...looked at the pic and thought "ok I guess I like the colours..its a good price" and paid the $12ppd and it arrived and it knocked my socks off and I found the mama who made it and went on her customs list right away!

I have bought a few pieces of more expensive wool, yes, but I also have never boughten a pair of pants for my DD, just a few shirts, and also use my hand-me-down sleepers over the wool

RebeccaMomof3 · 02-22-2009, 07:05 PM

where'd everyone go lol

monicadd · 02-22-2009, 07:08 PM

Rebecca your the coolest. id love to see ya stash. thats my rule for dipes, i wont spend over 12 max, used. i do have a special mama making me absolute custom knit longies for me, and ive been savin up for those. I had to begg CJ to let me get them. And im going cheaper Patton wool, nothing fancy.

I love a sale. Or a good deal or bargin. And im supa dupa fast with the paypal, i wish i had some feedback, cause i have paid everyone but 2 people immediately. i still owe one girl but she isnt done with my custom set yet. and the other is the custom woolies cause i havent bought my yarn to send to her yet. but she has me a spot open and all the arrangements set up.

monicadd · 02-22-2009, 07:09 PM

oh im here, i was just running mouth in the that other post while eating my brownie with walnuts.

RebeccaMomof3 · 02-22-2009, 07:15 PM

when I get alone I go woolie shopping :lol:

RebeccaMomof3 · 02-22-2009, 07:16 PM

monica, I need your DS' measurements...then I can pm you when I see something that would fit

Lisathena · 02-22-2009, 07:25 PM

Evening mama's!!!

So chatty . .lol

I am home now. . we went to MIL for dinner after assembly, yum! I am sleeepy! I found the wool love

but i still lover my PUL

Oh monica i need to PM you back

I havent paid over 15 for my longies, i got a pair in a trade. I got a pair of them FREE

And they are rainbow waters

I need a couple more pair of shorts for summer, but not a necessity . .

Bumstoppers · 02-22-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Macyllehub

I'm hoping to TTC this fall, and will probably gladly wean then... or at 2, i think. I'm not sure. Aurora is SO much easier than Daunika was.

[QUOTE=princemelissas;6398207]don't be blushin' girl,

I normally wouldn't but everyone here thinks I'm a freak for still nursing him

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Originally Posted by monicadd

ugh i have no appetite. I tried to eat and just feel sick to my tum. all the steriods and neb treatments have affected me today. my head is raging. but hey im breathing better. so i guess i have to take the good with the bad.

Im having no CD luck today. we are leaking through everything. I dont know what im doing wrong. i dont wanna have to go to AIO.

i just folded 6 diapers, 2 cpf and 3 birdeyes, 3 hemps and 1 microfiber......

You could always try a couple of my fitteds

Did anyone miss me today?

02-22-2009, 07:05 PM	#504
RebeccaMomof3 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,430 Ratings: 46 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: WEEKEND Back 2 Basics... where'd everyone go lol __________________ REBECCA Mom to Z (8) S(6) and B (17 months)I am usually *ISO PREEMIE PFs!*

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monicadd Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Blakeslee, Pa Posts: 18,706 Ratings: 17 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: WEEKEND Back 2 Basics... Rebecca your the coolest. id love to see ya stash. thats my rule for dipes, i wont spend over 12 max, used. i do have a special mama making me absolute custom knit longies for me, and ive been savin up for those. I had to begg CJ to let me get them. And im going cheaper Patton wool, nothing fancy. I love a sale. Or a good deal or bargin. And im supa dupa fast with the paypal, i wish i had some feedback, cause i have paid everyone but 2 people immediately. i still owe one girl but she isnt done with my custom set yet. and the other is the custom woolies cause i havent bought my yarn to send to her yet. but she has me a spot open and all the arrangements set up. __________________ Monica- Midwife Apprentice Strong Catholic Woman trying to find her way through the Lord. DD-Logann(11), DS-Cooper(6), DS-Keoni(3) Devoted and Gorgeous DH CJ

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monicadd Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Blakeslee, Pa Posts: 18,706 Ratings: 17 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: WEEKEND Back 2 Basics... oh im here, i was just running mouth in the that other post while eating my brownie with walnuts. __________________ Monica- Midwife Apprentice Strong Catholic Woman trying to find her way through the Lord. DD-Logann(11), DS-Cooper(6), DS-Keoni(3) Devoted and Gorgeous DH CJ

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RebeccaMomof3 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,430 Ratings: 46 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: WEEKEND Back 2 Basics... when I get alone I go woolie shopping :lol: __________________ REBECCA Mom to Z (8) S(6) and B (17 months)I am usually *ISO PREEMIE PFs!*

02-22-2009, 07:16 PM	#508
RebeccaMomof3 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,430 Ratings: 46 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: WEEKEND Back 2 Basics... monica, I need your DS' measurements...then I can pm you when I see something that would fit __________________ REBECCA Mom to Z (8) S(6) and B (17 months)I am usually *ISO PREEMIE PFs!*