LET THE CLOTH DIAPERING BEGIN!

[@alysonsyme2165]

cloth diapers was all I used way back when my boys were babs. They were a square cloth that had to be made up and 2 baby safety pins to fasten. They were sterilised in a bucket with nappy san and then hung out to dry on the clothes line. Just part of the daily baby routine. I didn't have twins but they were 22mths apart so it was funny when I had a new born with a toddler fitting the nappy around one very tiny body and one much larger - the best of times, enjoy it all, they grow so fast

[@karendenney4126]

Your little ones are so cute- just little dolls! Enjoy your babies all your can because they grow up so fast.

[@leannemoore7752]

Best cloth diaper wipes are just an old t-shirt cut up into squares! They "grab" poop really well, and are nice and flexible to get into nooks and crannies. Plus, they're free!

[@jills5391]

Our biggest game changer for the open air accidents for our twins were wipes warmers. Maybe you could use warm water on your reusable wipes? We also made sure the area we changed them was nice and warm. I got sick of washing the changing pad cover so we switched to a keekaroo and it’s one of number one must haves. I think it’s more sanitary, and it’s less laundry for me. I can wipe it down between babies if I need to sanitize. I got mine with a 20% off buy buy baby coupon because they are more expensive.

[@angiepalacios8663]

Love you guys !! Sweet angels are getting cuter and cutter 😍my heart is melting Rachel please do a video on just cloth diapers , like his they work, where can I get them for cheap , etc .... love and blessings 💕🌺💕

[@jessicalemons7670]

Walmart and amazon sell waterproof liners to lay on the changing pad! This saves from having to wash the changing pad cover a million times when they pee or poop on it. They are really long and wide so it just lays right on top. When they have an accident just throw that in the laundry and put another on top for the next change instead of having to change the entire cover! Used them all the time with my daughter and twin boys!

[@jessicasalazar2880]

Peakaboo change. Its the cooler air thats making them go open the dirty diaper expose to the air and close it up until they go potty.

[@melissagressley6345]

We always ever used baby washcloths instead of wipes. They are thinner than those wipes. The only time we ever had diaper rash was using disposable wipes. Our pedi always said I made whole breast milk because my 5lb baby was 15lbs in 3months

[@tinyTears]

You are doing a good job mummy , Daddy and grandma . The babies are so adorable love and hugs to you all xxx

[@cynthiamoore3401]

My daughter followed the BABY WISE book for my granddaughter and has just started with my grandson (1-8-18). It was amazing! I am having fun watching your journey with the twins.

[@RLRCMR2017]

They are so adorable! Glad that cloth diapers are a hit. I worked in a daycare with infants and loved those velcrow ones and the liners that you just toss right out! Wish I had those for when my girls were babies. Too cute you guys and what a great journey. I have truly enjoyed watching you guys these past 9 and half months.

[@gnrgrace1]

My gosh they are so beautiful! Lyndle SO looks like you, Mama! Congratulations. Y'all are doing great!

[@LittleOwlHomeschool]

Just found your channel yesterday. Enjoying binge watching your IVF journey. We cloth diapered for two years with our now four year old daughter. I absolutely loved it! It took me three months to get the right diapers and our routine down but after that it was smooth sailing. Stick with it, it’s so worth it. :)

[@KatieT81]

Flannel squares or the cheap thin baby washcloths works the best I found for their little booties. I cut up a bunch of old receiving blankets and didn't even bother to hem the edges. Worked great!

[@5MinuteCloth]

love this video! I’m a cloth diapering educator and it’s so wonderful for others to see what cloth diapering is really like for beginners. You’re doing a great job! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@inesmartinho2398]

One tip: if you wanna know if the diaper is to tie, put 2 fingers between the diaper and their belly. If your 2 fingers fit is because is tied perfect :)

[@madison3796]

I love the cloth diapers, they are so cute. I feel like Bear is looking more like Brad and Lyndle is looking more like Rach.

[@kaseehalbert2046]

We had the same playmat but pink for our girl twins, it clips in on the sides as well if you weren't aware. My girls are 13 months and still play with the piano!

[@txtort1]

I couldn't help but feel a little pang in my heart seeing your Chiefs shirt again! So sad their season is over. We are good friends with Andy Reid and his family so we take it personally around here! Perhaps y'all will be good luck when you move back this year!

[@BradandRach]

Girl, 💔💔💔 How cool that you’re friends with Andy Reid!!

[@Laylaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I'm not sure how I found your channel, but I'm so glad I did! I have twin boys and watching you guys brings back so many memories :) Congrats! They are beautiful!

[@ginadillon2072]

Oh the cloth diapers bring back memories. My daughter Lindsay used cloth diapers for her babies. She had so many in all designs and colors. In the beginning, it was like a diaper with a baby in it. They were so big. But the babies had allergies so the cloth ones were perfect.

[@cheyennegreer3548]

If you slide the clean diaper under them before you take the dirty one off it is easier also. Also if you undo the front of the diaper and like "fan" it them put it right back down they will re wet the wet one. Or if you pull he top down a little and gently "blow" air then put it back on them so they can re wet it. . What makes them pee as soon as the diaper is off, is when the air hits them, peeing is their reaction basically.

[@sharalynnaef3272]

I used g diapers when I was potty training my kids. Cloth doesn't wick away the urin so they catch on quicker. Side note: does Brad have a Stemboat Springs hoodie? We live in Colorado and we love Stemboat! 😊

[@caitlyn3021]

You should make a video about the baby wise sleep training if you end up using it! I just started looking into it as well!

[@Melboo08WeightLoss]

I always found that opening the dirty diaper wiping real quick and leaving a wipe over it worked pretty well and just putting the dry diaper underneath very quickly and change. I had also read to take a cool wipe and wipe across top of diaper on skin below belly button before. Seemed to work.

[@TheStephaniejane93]

It would be great if in a few months you could do a bit of an "our experience with cloth diapering" and share what you learned and what you wish you would have known :) My husband and I are planning on starting our family in the near future and I really want to cloth diaper :)

[@christib7650]

Or even in a few weeks. :) I am expecting a little man in May and I'm really getting on board with the cloth diapering thing, but so many options and I don't know anyone to ask about it all. Like, do you use the viscose biodegradable liners? Or, what about the bamboo charcoal liners? What is your favorite brand? As this all seems to change a bit with more experience, just please keep giving us the updates! Your persistence is encouraging for the rest of us!! :-) Oh and also, where to find all of these mommy swaps & co-ops?

[@tamhaake8249]

Have you tried Denman feeding at night? That is basically you wait for them to wake and tell you they are hungry and then feed them. You may find that you can get about 5hrs of sleep at night instead of only 2 or 3 hrs.

[@penguinbezzy]

First off I have to say they are both super cute! Second what I do with my lo is I put a wet cloth on his belly and open his diaper and wait, ive been told by many people that the cold can trigger them to pee as well as releasing the pressure on the belly, since I started doing that I haven't had any accidents

[@baileysmith7800]

I saw somewhere that if you wipe across their belly right under their bellybutton with a wipe before you open their diaper, it encourages them to pee in the diaper. Don't know if it actually works but it couldn't hurt to try!!

[@blakehernandez8]

Be carful with the gripe water it’s a good thing to let them have hiccups I didn’t let my some have hiccups bc I thought it made him have a tummy ache and it caused him to have reflux bc hiccups help to strengthen the muscles they need to stop that reflux from making them spit up.

[@mommy2kdk]

I am so glad cloth is going well!!! I loved cloth, though only had Velcro. I hate snaps ones due to grip issue.

[@Amommyslifevlog]

Tighter on the waist and rise snaps need to be snapped. It is such a learning curve learning cloth diapers. I am getting ready to cloth diaper my 6th kiddo. And even with my 5th I had to learn new things. Hopefully fingers crossed you will have no blow outs with the cloth diapers. I only have had a couple in cloth diapers. So excited watching your cloth journey and baby journey!!!

[@ljcl1859]

Oh, so much cuteness! Those little baby legs sticking out of those fluffy diapers. I'm so glad the cloth diapering is going well, I know how much it meant to you. Looks like all the shopping and preparing ahead of time really helped things go smoothly. I would say you did not overbuy and that it must be nice to not worry about running out. I had no idea that you didn't have to rinse them out before putting them in the washer. I wonder if it is the same for formula fed babies?

[@BradandRach]

It is not the same with formula - those poo diapers must be rinsed!

[@ljcl1859]

Breastmilk is amazing! That's too bad for those that have to supplement. I had to with my first no matter what I tried, nursing on demand, every supplement known to man. Lactation consultant called it. My 2nd I had no problems luckily. Of course, I don't need this info for myself. Way beyond that stage in my life. I was thinking though it might be information someone that is cloth diapering should probably know in case they have to supplement. That is NOT a mistake you would want to make. Eeew...

[@jamiehenry7690]

From experience with boys I've learned to put the clean diaper open under the dirty one. Wipe the poop away or wash off the old pew. Quickly slide the old dieper out while closing the new one.. I've yet to have an OAA! At first it didn't work because I was too slow, but now I'm kinda a pro. I hope all is well and your living parenthood! P.S grandma's rock!!!

[@lisagarlick7060]

You mentioned you'd link to the thing you keep your cloth wipes in! I've been wondering what to use, so I'd love to see what works for you! I am also listening to the babywise audiobook right now! Her voice is pretty easy to zone out to, so I'm sure I've missed some things. But overall, I like the book's outlook.

[@magentadawn]

For thinner cloth wipes to use as needed buy some cheap baby wash cloths at like dollar tree. Those things are very thin but about the same size as your wipes.

[@betweenthebeautifull]

At their size the snaps should definitely be on the shortest rise. I dont think the diaper will go above their belly button. The snaps are something you need to feel out. If theyre too loose youll know it! They can be snug without making them uncomfortable. Just see how it feels with your finger tucked in there. I highly suggest a diaper sprayer once your babies are eating solids. They hook up to the toilet. Awesome things! Good luck!! I really enjoyed cloth diapering my first born!!

[@jeantaylor2308]

My cloth diapers had to be folded after washing. There was no such thing as prefolded cloth diapers although my aunt did make me a few as a baby gift.

[@BrandyOnDemand]

I was so excited to do cloth diapers with our baby but with our move from Florida to Massachusetts we had to get rid of the luxury of having our own washer and dryer which quickly put that dream down the drain. Hopefully with our next baby we can. I’m so excited watching you all use them though because they are too cute on your little ones.

[@Bolderjm13]

I was told to wipe around the top of his diaper with a cold wipe before you take the diaper off and it will make him pee before the old diaper comes off, and there won’t be the urine left to pee once you do. We haven’t had our little guy yet so I can’t say if that works but maybe worth a shot!

[@trishpatterson7152]

Get the cheaply baby wash clothes for wipes. They are thin and work great!

[@Kari42480]

They are adorable and you guys are doing great! You have totally turned me into a cloth diaper fan, I think it’s an amazing difference in cloth diapers today opposed to when my kids were babies (18 years ago!). PS= check your P.O. box soon 😊😊

[@jessied2333]

So excited to watch the cloth diapering journey. Love watching your family! ❤️

[@sherryclark3404]

I had to use cloth diapers and wipes with my youngest son because of major rashes from disposable. I never bought wipes with both my sons. I always used cloth wipes and nothing else.

[@susancox7360]

It's the cold air that's triggering the peeing. open the diaper then close it so he can empty his bladder into the first diaper instead of the clean onr. My mother made flannel diapers for my son (41yrs ago), we still used diaper pins and rubber pants with them back then. The cloth diapers my daughter used on her son (4 yrs ago) we're a total surprise for me. No pins!

[@janiceburns1361]

Put front new diaper on then left and put back on. Place clean one on before you remove the old

[@fromlovetobabycarriage1193]

Cloth diapering is the best! Way cuter cheaper and better for our landfills! Way to go!

[@joyfulinhope1210]

I just discovered your channel and I couldn’t be happier. I’m expecting twin girls and planning to cloth diaper, so I’m bingeing your vids. 💕

[@faithhopelove560]

Try the book Preparation for parenthood by Gary Ezzo . It is a lot like baby wise, but a Christian version. It has more books in the series for every stage of raising children too. Not sure if they are on audiobook, but may be.

[@Mari-tz3em]

You guys are doing a great job. What a blessing.

[@carissavalov1888]

Mommy and Daddy are rockstars! You kids are lucky ducks !!!

[@tracycook5445]

Hope the nap pies continue to work out well. They look so much thicker than when my kids had them in the 80’s I used to prefold when dry.into a kite shape with the added disposable liner then pin either side and yes my fingers did get pricked sometimes when I was fastening the pin shut. But they saved me hundreds of pounds. Ps what about getting some men’s handkerchiefs for washable wipes. They are cotton and thinner

[@yvettepiercy4487]

Tracy Cook sounds like my mum used the same type of cloth diapers as you, she still has them to this day and they are now used as cleaning cloths but I even used them as swaddles for dolls as a kid! Cloth diapers are definitely very different these days, but I don't think its a bad thing. My mum used them from 87 into the early 90s, but these days you dont have to fold or prick yourself with pins so you don't prick the baby.

[@mommyof3tx]

Please please please read reviews on Babywise, there is a lot of controversy surrounding it including babies being diagnosed as failure to thrive because of parents following their methods to a T. Love their little cloth diapers! I used them with kid #3 and 4, we have 5 now and preg with #6 and just too busy to do it now, but I do miss it at times!

[@margaretforrest5588]

You all are smashing this baby thing...wtg you are wonderful

[@Michelle-by9fp]

I missed what sleep sacks/swaddles those are? Are they the love to dream ones?

[@britneycrain449]

Cloth diapering is amazing. I did it with my older 2 and now my 8 month old.

[@hraemcearchern]

What brand of cloth diapers do y’all use/do you recommend? I really want to try it out when my little one is born!

[@sarahsherrod2012]

I was and still am skeptical about the cloth diapering, but you guys seem to have a handle on it so far. I'm interested to see how it progresses, especially when they start eating more and then eating solids. I'm sorry Brad has to go back to work already! 😭 You and your mom will do just fine! And the babes are ADORBS!!

[@jillfranklin7377]

At this stage the middle rise snaps should be snapped.....you want to watch the size of the leg holes, they should be snug with no gaps or you will get leaks. The tummy band should be snug as well.....not tight but snug....if you can run your fingers between baby's tummy and the diaper it's loose enough. Congrats on your twins.......they are beautiful :)

[@growingthegrable2962]

We do the peek a Boo! Pull the dirty diaper Apple little bit let the cool air get underneath place back over wait a little bit stick the new clean diaper under the old diaper and then pull the dirty on out

[@jessy4935]

Mom of 4 here, (3 boys) (cloth diapered 2 kids w pins and plastic pants). Diapers below the belly button. Work on your speed skills. The faster the little boy parts are covered, the better. Diapers should be tight-ish. Not so they leave a mark, but definitely snug and secure. Men's hankies, thin flannel, or even cut up old t-shirts work well for wiping in small creases.

[@kaylagrace2094]

How long did it take for them to fit into cloth diapers my son was born a preemie and Idk when I should start

[@rachelfaith3578]

You can use liners too!

[@JennaKlaire_3p]

6:15 omg!that outfit! Love it!

[@juliafrancis9071]

What wash and lotion do you use with the babies?😊

[@brance2007]

I always opened the diaper and let him get air then stuck it back on. Normally he would pee it out at that point and it was safe to change him. For bath time i also had the same issue so i would stick his feet in the water and let him pee out of the bath water lol. Good luck!!!!!!

[@cherylallen3363]

I used a washcloth to put on my boys. I put it on them once I opened up the diaper.

[@wintrykiss]

ohhh howww cute they were as newborns omg

[@fallinginlovewithadventure6343]

I loved loved babywise!!! 😍 I miss my babies being babies.

[@Trintneyw]

Omg they are precious!!

[@jamielawrence9539]

The babies are soooo cute ❤️

[@ashleylatta2648]

My son was the same way. We would open the diaper he was wearing and let air hit him and quickly cover him back up to catch the leak. Then change him after he peed

[@kimbazz1633]

Reduce the amount of air that hits him. Pull the diaper back just enough to get the old one off, and put the new one under him while keeping the diper covering his parts....you need to be fast

[@stressmess3469]

I think the cloth diapers are like disposable where u would fold the top down around or under the belly button

[@carolunderwood3771]

They are so cute. Love the cloth diapers. They are far better than disposables. Also love the cloth wipes. I never did like all the chemicals in the disposable ones. I'm also a fan of blowing on little man's bits to encourage him to pee then you can go ahead and change him. You got this girl !!!

[@KatCraig]

Rach!!! You look amazing!!! You have to go a post pregnancy update!!

[@springvalleyranch2892]

The cloth diapers look really bulky or is just because there so small

[@katiejo681]

For my son when changing his diaper when he was a newborn i would take a wipe and wipe the bottom of his belly and it made him pee so then when I changed him he wouldn’t pee

[@BradandRach]

great tip!

[@jenniewhite6633]

It should be right under their belly button. It can be snug that’s ok. As long as there is no gap in leg you’re fine. It doesn’t matter if One Side is longer than the other. It’ll happen as they grow anyways. I’ve cloth diapered for 3 1/2 years now. I would love to do cloth wipes though! I didn’t see the link though.

[@BradandRach]

Hi Jennie! For some reason I couldn't post the link, but I got them on Amazon. They are the GroVia Reuseable Baby Cloth Diaper Wipes.

[@chelseaknight8872]

Which pump do you like better? The spectra S1 or the medela sonata?

[@BradandRach]

I never tried the medela, but I love the spectra!

[@chelseaknight8872]

Brad and Rach Oh! I thought you bought the Medela Sonata set a while back?

[@BradandRach]

Yep, I returned it before I ever used it 😊

[@Michelle-by9fp]

Did you order the spectra and any bottles or accessories online, or buy it yourself and submit a reimbursement? I have tricare prime too and trying to figure out which website to use

[@hollytree2927]

They're so dang cute!!!

[@paytonrobles3113]

I couldn't deal with how bulky they were. Stopped using mine after about 5 months.

[@lmkays]

Good luck with the cloth diapers. I could never get them to work. They leaked every time

[@brittanyarmistead7599]

We used several diaper brands with our two and each brand fit very differently. It's trial and error

[@brittanyarmistead7599]

Ps dirty diaper laundry has a little video how to fold the wipes they can pop out of a wipe box

[@shellylaukant9393]

I have identical twin girls but they’ll be five soon I miss them that tiny

[@amandabaum6035]

You may want to move his clothes from under him while changing him. That will prevent him from wetting his clothes. When my son was a baby, I would put a small baby wash cloth over his "birdie". The funniest thing happened when he was a few days old. I was changing his diaper and my mama was leaning over him to talk to him. He peed in her face.

[@trishpatterson7152]

I hated the snap diapers. Velcro ones were my favs.

[@filipag4092]

Tip: before opening the wipe, get a wet wipe and pass it on his lower belly just above the diaper.. wait a few seconds. The wet wipe will make him wanna pee. Then you change the diaper. Hope this helps.

[@bethbupp5021]

Can’t wait to see babies 4/5 and what your names are

[@autumnblevins6669]

I love the baby vids plz do more

[@francesb5004]

Rach and mama you two have a lot of hair!!

[@hollytree2927]

I refuse to give advice. I'm practicing for my future grandchild! Gigggggles

[@melissadawn258]

This is awesome I used cloth diapers on my twin boys and I never figured it out with the pee pee.

[@pamclaypool7263]

They are so cute. And them diaper are nice.

[@TheNaturalLife00]

It’s simple. Pull the diaper off so he feels the air and put the diaper back over him so he pees in the old one. Then change him normally.

[@alishaday414]

That diaper was way too loose. Your gonna have leaking. The elastic needs to crest a “seal” around their legs. You need the rise snapped on the tightest and the waist can go tighter as well. Until they start sitting 1 finger in between the diaper and tummy is fine. Once they start moving around you’ll need 2

[@amberchaplin405]

Another positive no tabs to risk tearing off

[@jeantaylor2308]

LOL. Just get new carpeting when they are trained, 😛

[@georginaleary5430]

I have a son who is now one and he used to pee all the time I find if I woke him up give him a 5/10 mins and then change him and he'd all ready had done it, give that a try x

[@appletinImom0f5]

Just open diaper and close right back.. Wait a minute then change or throw a cloth wipe on the pee and change..