Comments on: Cloth or disposable- It applies to more than just diapers (this is a “girls only” topic) http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:54:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: cLizzys05 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html/comment-page-1#comment-41352 cLizzys05 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:25:43 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html#comment-41352 Hello everyone! I am new at www.keeperofthehome.org and am looking forward to meeting people here. A tiny bit about myself... I have had a exciting year, I recently moved to Lakeview from my hometown and more importantly I am new mom of a precious baby girl. She is the world to me! As a new mother the expensises add up rather quick. Does anyone have any cost cutting tips that they could pass along to a single mom with not a lot of extra income? Hello everyone! I am new at http://www.keeperofthehome.org and am looking forward to meeting people here. A tiny bit about myself... I have had a exciting year, I recently moved to Lakeview from my hometown and more importantly I am new mom of a precious baby girl. She is the world to me! As a new mother the expensises add up rather quick. Does anyone have any cost cutting tips that they could pass along to a single mom with not a lot of extra income?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html/comment-page-1#comment-39389 Sarah Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:10:49 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html#comment-39389 i'm currently nursing my second baby, so i'm not needing anything for the time being. but i know that day will come, and i'm loving reading peoples comments so that i can plan ahead and know what i want to use when i begin my cycle again. i'm also super encouraged that so many women are cool with discussing these things! thank you for being willing to talk to others about something we are taught is "yucky"!! i'm currently nursing my second baby, so i'm not needing anything for the time being. but i know that day will come, and i'm loving reading peoples comments so that i can plan ahead and know what i want to use when i begin my cycle again. i'm also super encouraged that so many women are cool with discussing these things! thank you for being willing to talk to others about something we are taught is "yucky"!!

]]> By: jen http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html/comment-page-1#comment-39180 jen Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:27:07 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html#comment-39180 What a wonderful thread! I switched to cloth pads over 5 yrs ago, just before getting pregnant w/my second child. I had many many issues with the bleaching agents and adhesives in disposable pads & tampons, so I bought one Glad Rag and made my own from there. When my dd (3 next week) is ready for her cycle to start I plan to have a wonderful set made for her so she does not have to ever use disposables w/all of her allergies. I am so encouraged to see so many others who feel the same as I do. What a wonderful thread! I switched to cloth pads over 5 yrs ago, just before getting pregnant w/my second child. I had many many issues with the bleaching agents and adhesives in disposable pads & tampons, so I bought one Glad Rag and made my own from there. When my dd (3 next week) is ready for her cycle to start I plan to have a wonderful set made for her so she does not have to ever use disposables w/all of her allergies. I am so encouraged to see so many others who feel the same as I do.

]]> By: janelle http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html/comment-page-1#comment-36479 janelle Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:06:31 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html#comment-36479 Has anyone used the Keeper (made of natural rubber)? What are your thoughts? Is it like the Diva cup? I was gifted a Keeper years ago by my sister-in-law and have been somewhat resistant to using it. I'm trying it out! Has anyone used the Keeper (made of natural rubber)? What are your thoughts? Is it like the Diva cup? I was gifted a Keeper years ago by my sister-in-law and have been somewhat resistant to using it. I'm trying it out!

]]> By: Cecelia http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html/comment-page-1#comment-26259 Cecelia Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:11:45 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html#comment-26259 So there have been several comments about Diva cups but I wanted to put my two cents in. :) I bought my cup on a whim 18 months ago when I decided that I was worth the initial cost, even if I didn't like it. I have used it exclusively since and while there was a short learning curve it was fairly easy from the start. I understand the inserting problem that some women have, I was a tampon user 100% of the time before so that wasn't an issue for me. I will say that I have PCOS and used to have heavy cramps that made standing difficult. My cramps are nearly gone now, a little ibubrofen takes care of it. I might try cloth pads in the future when I have children, but right now my laundry is that last thing I need to add to! So there have been several comments about Diva cups but I wanted to put my two cents in. :)
I bought my cup on a whim 18 months ago when I decided that I was worth the initial cost, even if I didn't like it. I have used it exclusively since and while there was a short learning curve it was fairly easy from the start. I understand the inserting problem that some women have, I was a tampon user 100% of the time before so that wasn't an issue for me. I will say that I have PCOS and used to have heavy cramps that made standing difficult. My cramps are nearly gone now, a little ibubrofen takes care of it. I might try cloth pads in the future when I have children, but right now my laundry is that last thing I need to add to!

]]> By: Melody http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html/comment-page-1#comment-26258 Melody Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:58:14 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html#comment-26258 Interesting discussion. I switched to cloth pads 3 years ago. At the time, it was to save money, but I've kept with them because they really are preferable to disposable ones. I too have noticed a decrease in cramps since switching. Hillbilly Housewife's pattern is great. They are a little short though, so I drew up a longer pattern based on that one. It's nice to have different options for different days too. They're so comfortable that I made almost a dozen more long ones for postpartum pads. They are absolutely wonderful. Mine just get thrown in with a load of cloth diapers. Interesting discussion. I switched to cloth pads 3 years ago. At the time, it was to save money, but I've kept with them because they really are preferable to disposable ones. I too have noticed a decrease in cramps since switching.

Hillbilly Housewife's pattern is great. They are a little short though, so I drew up a longer pattern based on that one. It's nice to have different options for different days too. They're so comfortable that I made almost a dozen more long ones for postpartum pads. They are absolutely wonderful. Mine just get thrown in with a load of cloth diapers.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html/comment-page-1#comment-26257 Sarah Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:36:47 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html#comment-26257 I don't use cloth pads, but this post has inspired me to think more about it. I must admit, I didn't even know there was such an option until a few months ago when I ran across some pads being sold on Etsy. I sell on Etsy (www.StitchinMommy.etsy.com), so I figured I'd put in a plug to buy from the folks on there. Here's a link for the search findings for "menstrual pad" - lots to choose from! http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=menstrual+pad. I don't use cloth pads, but this post has inspired me to think more about it. I must admit, I didn't even know there was such an option until a few months ago when I ran across some pads being sold on Etsy. I sell on Etsy (www.StitchinMommy.etsy.com), so I figured I'd put in a plug to buy from the folks on there. Here's a link for the search findings for "menstrual pad" - lots to choose from! http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=menstrual+pad.

]]> By: Karen (Pediascribe) http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html/comment-page-1#comment-26256 Karen (Pediascribe) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:03:20 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html#comment-26256 My 13 yr old dd uses Lunapads exclusively. She had two periods where she had to use disposables (her first two) and she hated them! She LOVES her Lunapads. If you go to my blog and search for "Lunapads" you'll see several posts about them. I think more women need to know that it's more than just the fringes of society that are using them! Great post. My 13 yr old dd uses Lunapads exclusively. She had two periods where she had to use disposables (her first two) and she hated them! She LOVES her Lunapads. If you go to my blog and search for "Lunapads" you'll see several posts about them. I think more women need to know that it's more than just the fringes of society that are using them! Great post.

]]> By: Kerrie C. http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html/comment-page-1#comment-26255 Kerrie C. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:53:12 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html#comment-26255 Hi there, Found this topic and was interested. I've never used cloth pads - I'll have to look into those. I admit I've never used cloth diapers for my babies either. If you want a nice alternative to the regular plastic pad, I recommend Natracare pads. You can find them in most health food sections. They are non-chlorine bleached, perfume fee, plastic-free, biodegradable, extra soft covers, and natural materials. Find out more at www.whynaturalpads.com. I relate to what one lady posted earlier about looking forward to your cycle because the pads are so nice! That's how I feel now that I've switched to these - they are SOOO soft! Just a thought for those not ready to go cloth yet. Hi there, Found this topic and was interested. I've never used cloth pads - I'll have to look into those. I admit I've never used cloth diapers for my babies either. If you want a nice alternative to the regular plastic pad, I recommend Natracare pads. You can find them in most health food sections. They are non-chlorine bleached, perfume fee, plastic-free, biodegradable, extra soft covers, and natural materials. Find out more at http://www.whynaturalpads.com. I relate to what one lady posted earlier about looking forward to your cycle because the pads are so nice! That's how I feel now that I've switched to these - they are SOOO soft! Just a thought for those not ready to go cloth yet.

]]> By: majellamom http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html/comment-page-1#comment-26254 majellamom Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:56:45 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/cloth-or-disposable-it-applies-to-more-than-just-diapers-this-is-a-girls-only-topic.html#comment-26254 Wow!!! Awesome discussion! I've been contemplating this a lot recently. First, I love the idea of washing pads with diapers...I'm always washing diapers, and I have no idea why I didn't think of that! Second, has anyone turned ratty cloth diapers into cloth pads? I have a good half dozen large prefolds that are getting ratty enough that they are about to be retired...I just haven't figured out a good design for them. I'd love to be able to make use of them and save some money by not BUYING cloth pads. Not being a tampon person, I have to admit that th Diva Cup and the Keeper don't really appeal to me, but I think it is great that there are nondisposable options for women who prefer not to use pads! Wow!!! Awesome discussion! I've been contemplating this a lot recently.

First, I love the idea of washing pads with diapers...I'm always washing diapers, and I have no idea why I didn't think of that!

Second, has anyone turned ratty cloth diapers into cloth pads? I have a good half dozen large prefolds that are getting ratty enough that they are about to be retired...I just haven't figured out a good design for them. I'd love to be able to make use of them and save some money by not BUYING cloth pads.

Not being a tampon person, I have to admit that th Diva Cup and the Keeper don't really appeal to me, but I think it is great that there are nondisposable options for women who prefer not to use pads!

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