Newborn Cloth Diaper Routine | Day in the Life!

[Vlog 1.12.22] - A day in the life, doin' laundry, cloth diapers and surprise package unboxing!
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[@fortuknitone]

I get such a vicarious rush of delight watching y’all do all of the mundane baby things thinking, “Gosh, did they ever dream they would be walking around with an armful of cloth diapers?” You’re killing it!

[@mamakirk2]

Mary, it makes tears come in my eyes seeing how well you are feeling. You guys look like you both know all about babies. You are doing great and he is precious.

[@trishab2147]

Right? She's a whole new woman on trikafta

[@mnmom723]

Supplemental Nursing Systems are wonderful! I’m so happy you get to experience the bond of breastfeeding! I’m a NICU nurse and the SNS has been so helpful to many Mamas. Thank you for sharing your sweet Elijah with us! My heart is full of joy for you! God is so good!

[@ericagoehring1089]

I am an SNS mama!

[@julia2jules]

How my parents managed in 1976, soaking nappies overnight, then hand washing, they had a little electric spin dryer. Mum said it left them damp rather than dry. Hanging on the line in Glasgow winters they froze like cardboard! She then defrosted them by the oven while dinner was cooking.

[@lynnbowen8842]

Soaking those cloth diapers was a mess and I had two kids in them at the same time

[@marilyndekker1541]

Plus those diaper pins

[@irenedonaldson1930]

I love how Harry snuggles right up with Elijah! You guys are both beaming with happiness.

[@MarisaAndChew]

I miss cloth diapers! I still remember exactly how I washed them and my "baby" is 17! I used to put them in at night, soak them with vinegar and baking soda, in the morning spin them out, add detergent and wash on hot. No stains, no smells, so cute and easy! TIP if you find they're leaking, do not use baby detergent or any "free and clear" type detergents and don't use softener. This actually prevents them from absorbing and wicking away the moisture from the skin and will result in needing to strip the diapers as they will begin to leak!

[@elliefoust]

My youngest is 6 and while the baby fever will always linger, I doubt I’ll have another to fluff butt diaper lol. I wanted to with him but it was still so uncommon around here there just weren’t resources to learn or to buy locally and try out ya know? Makes me said thinking back on it. He has such sensitive skin too! He would have done so well! Only 2 kinds of diapers lol!

[@beachysands4036]

That newborn cry is so special. It goes straight to my heart and makes me remember those precious days. 🥲

[@Keliiyamashita]

I’m still grinning knowing that your parents now. I was when you rushed to hospital, and now when your washing cloth diapers. What an incredible season and chapter to your story! Mahalo for bringing us along! ❤️

[@annette6151]

I lost one of my dearest friends to CF years ago, which is what originally drew me to your page. It’s so wonderful to see how modern medicine has literally changed your life. Before my friend got sick and ultimately passed, she and her husband asked me if I would be a surrogate for them. Nothing would have made me happier. happily and unhappily, she found out that she was pregnant which was not medically a good situation for her and unfortunately was a large factor in her passing. You have no idea how seeing you improve with this medicine and being able to have this baby and the wonderful life you have truly touches me on such a deep level. I wish you many many years of health and joy. I know you know how blessed you are but please know that we see it too. 🙏🏼

[@karinneyrinnrinn]

I love how you still adore your animal friends as well as your new baby ! All three are so special !!

[@heytherekelilah2]

Peter: “More than happy!” Thank you Heavenly Father for your blessings! So happy to see you all thriving and happy! Love you Frey fam!

[@marilan3455]

Aww I get teary every time I see you nursing Elijah! I just cherish my nursing times with my babies. I’m so happy you are getting to experience this beautiful time with him. This is a little taste of Heaven for your family. Blessings and Love to you all!

[@jazzjournal]

I love that Peter called the baby “Small Frey.”❤️

[@k.pep.1253]

The animals have adjusted as well as the parents. Match made in Heaven. This is a beautiful beautiful journey to watch. Thank you guys for sharing your life with us.

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

Watching you both embracing G-d’s gift of parenthood gives us both so much joy, guys. Elijah seems such a happy and contented little lad xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@normaowens7340]

I love how Harry has to have rocking time too!

[@elisaalber]

I love the look of Elijah's basket. It really fits your family style. It's momma looking at the candy to make sure it's ok for baby!

[@brendawischmeier1919]

Love daddy doing double duty with 2 of his boys rocking away!!! And Mary and baby boy taking a nap together so sweet!!! Love how happy you two are!!!

[@annemarieschumacher]

I am a Nanny and I wanted to give some friendly advice about putting Babies on their side to sleep can Increase the risk of SIDS. Always put Baby on their back to sleep is the Safest!🥰 I hope this helps!🙏 God Bless!💞💞💞

[@lezup]

That’s a lot of laundry. Love how quickly Elijah got calm when you pick him up. He knows who mom is. Ollie chilling. Hope he is feeling better. Everyone needs an Easter basket. Can’t wait until he is old enough to do an Easter egg hunt. Aaw, Harry loves his brother.

[@Carballoca]

Are we ever going get to see his little sweet face…😍🥰 Who cares what color they are as long as they cover the vital areas.🤣

[@rmjames83]

Precious but very busy days!! It’s so incredibly beautiful to see you powering up those stairs Mary…a TON…without coughing!! I bet ur getting ur steps in for the day without even realising it!!!🙌

[@kellystanoyevic86]

Awe those baskets are adorable. Love watching day in the life with you guys.

[@sonialandry1039]

Oh my heart! I have been just teary eyed along with a having a big goofy smile watching your vlogs. And Elijah…..💟 oh my ♥️ !! He is too sweet!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Be careful that a blanket dragging too low can cause you to trip on it.🥰 Just a great gramma here.👍 I see you and Peter doing a great, terrific job of parenting!🦌💌❤️🙏

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

notice my spell checker wrote don’t instead of doing. You and Peter are doing a great job of parenting!

[@Jesusfreak5071]

Watching you love on your son is the most beautiful answer to prayer ❤️

[@Kimmeranne]

Such a blessing that God made this way for you both to have this experience. You are a beautiful family. Elijah is so lucky to have you both as parents ♥️

[@shellbell2730]

I am having SO MUCH fun watching you guys enjoy your baby! That is EXACTLY how I felt with my 2, who are 25 and 21 years now. Have a wonderful time?!

[@Kimberly-dn4mc]

3:17 - 🦮 Hello precious Ollie boy! So nice to see him. He's your fur baby!

[@michellearnett9393]

I have been watching you guys for a while. Your transition with him in your videos are amazing! The parent title fits you guys so well! Mary and that mommy glow!

[@traceykinter4899]

I just love seeing your family grow and change. I miss seeing a video everyday but I totally understand. May God continue to richly bless all 5 of you.

[@1951kvk]

Before I was born my Mom had three wicker baskets which we used exclusively for Easter treats. They lasted 50 years! I love Easter. Loved it when Peter was doing double snuggles with the baby and Harry.

[@WarmFuzzyVibes]

Harry and Ollie are such mellow fellows! So cute, especially when Peter had Elijah and Harry on his chest!

[@melissacaudell1622]

Mary I am so proud of how you're doing you're doing an excellent job on your health. And congratulations on your new little baby he is adorable and happy anniversary. To watch your videos for a couple years now and I really seem to enjoy them all. Another day goes by that I do not pray for you guys you guys are a blessing to many people and I'm glad that God bless you guys with the baby boy he's beautiful. ❤️

[@introvertedbandnerd3289]

You guys have so much joy and delight written all over your faces now💕 hopefully Ollie gets better soon!

[@monicauyeno7368]

I don't think it will ever get old, my heart lightening every time I see you guys hold your baby. My heart. Lol! And a diaper is a diaper. It doesn't matter what color or design it is. It collects the exact same thing no matter what it is. Lol!

[@markbenson488]

Mary's cackle, and I mean this in a good way lol I promise , cracks me up XD

[@karbear26]

I loved using cloth diapers! They really are simple to use and you never have to worry about running out of them and having to go to the store in the middle of the night! Are you using cloth wipes too!

[@markbenson488]

I love Mary's laugh 😂

[@lishasanchez6323]

I have so much love in my heart watching both of you being new parents and the joy that just radiates from your faces is just lovely.

[@mpw3k]

Love seeing you settle into the mom life so well Mary! You guys are so blessed 💙 your small Frey is so precious!

[@valentinacardona173]

Peter with Harry, Elijah and Ollie ... cutest thing ever

[@Truffles-fk3du]

Like so many others, I have tears watching your channel. So VERY HAPPY for your family. The small snippets of Elijah are precious. Harry snuggling with him is just perfect. I'm sure it will be all three of the kids snuggling soon. Enjoy and relish every precious day, they pass so quickly.

[@labcat647]

I love it… Mary has a mom-hair ponytail hanging off the side of her head.

[@dawnontiveros8773]

Love the baskets . Duck,Duck ,Goose too cute.

[@justcallmejessz3712]

I feel Elijah has already grown so much! I love watching you both be parents. I know one of us say that down here every video but it's just so true.

[@sheilafrancl1423]

when I see how much work is involved I now get why you weren't sure if you could do it when you were still so very very ill before. Glad that you feeling so much better

[@HumdrumCurio]

If you ever decide you want to rinse off the diapers before washing them (when things get more solid) there is a hose attachment for the toilet you can spray them right over the toilet and flush the solids right on down then toss the damp diapers into the wash for their wash cycles

[@leehamilton8344]

I enjoy how the burp cloth was under Harry and I couldn't see anything under Elijah. Love to you all.

[@lisamolleur4832]

Your realize all your baskets are a classic children’s game “Duck, Duck, Goose!” Enjoy. Your baby boy is precious.

[@hollyosgerby1901]

Mountains of diapers and baby clothes to wash, dry, and fold…..piece of cake! Parenting skills just seem to come so naturally to the both of you. Happiness is “snugging” Elijah and Harry at the same time……sigh 🥰 God bless 🤗🙏🏼❤️❤️😘👶🏼🐱🐕

[@sunnya8]

Momma goose, Poppa goose, & BABY GOOSE 😭😭😭😭😭

[@cates6431]

Parents of the 90s LIVED for Sears, lol. My parents had a Sears credit card and we did all our back to school shopping there. 😂 I LOVED cloth diapering my boys, they're so cute and fluffy. They were one of my favorite things about the early days. 💜

[@haileyhudson4157]

Blessings on blessings on blessings. What a joy it must be, to do baby laundry.

[@camarojai6832]

Oh my word.... The little love bug in his bassinet. I'm going to have to stop watching these vlogs... Baby fever is REAL!!!!! Mary you are ROCKING it out, I pray this season of health and joy continues

[@carebear802]

What a beautiful family! Mary and Peter, you are natural parents and it’s so good to see Mary so healthy

[@20lwilson]

I started following you guys back when you lived in the basement home, I even bought one of the iron on shirt decals back before you guys were selling shirts lol. Thinking about those old videos and what your day to day life looked like and then seeing you being healthy enough to breastfeed your healthy baby boy and your new day to day life has brought tears to my eyes! What an absolutely beautiful chapter of your books ❤️❤️❤️

[@samanthaspanakos8904]

Oh em gee. He's just a "SMALL FREY".... small fry. Goodness that's adorable. Just love being part of your parenting journey. Good job Elijah's mom and dad🙂

[@heathersmith4774]

God bless you all and wishing you a better day today than you had yesterday! Mary and Peter you are truly blessed with the gift of Elijah. Nothing more then watching your child grow is more rewarding. Every milestone has its rewards. I know that he fills your heart with joy and peace.

[@xcallofdutyzombiesx635]

Peter and Mary with there baby just warms my heart so much I love it 😊💖

[@mirandalilienkamp3124]

Dad working double duty with baby and cat! Haha so cute!!

[@barbhelle5481]

Such precious times you are having. They are worth more than any money can buy. I had 5. I loved the newborn time so much.

[@annaverhaegh6712]

Aww🥺 Elijah's so adorable 🥰 I'm so thrilled for you guys. It's a dream come true, and a blessing from heaven.

[@beccacoleman498]

Awe! I miss stuffing cloth diapers...it was such a weird therapeutic thing, my daily cloth diaper stuffing. You're family is beautiful.

[@kayceeost6194]

As a new mom myself I cringed with the left over milk going down the sink! Consider saving it to add to the bathtub! Any milk that is no longer drinkable can be saved in fridge or freezer for milk baths! Babies come out so soft and it helps with diaper rash!!!

[@annacooper1299]

I love how Harry and Elijah are both so content being held and rocked next to each other on Peters chest

[@haileyhudson4157]

Also, small fry / “small Frey”… that’s so cute!

[@dianeluke1746]

I have a picture of me with my daughter (she is also adopted), and it’s just like Peter at the end of the video. I have my cat on one shoulder, and my baby girl on the other. I love that picture. My daughter is now 16. Time is precious. Savor every moment.

[@marshatomkins7989]

Mine were babes right before disposables took off. Curity prefold gauze and waterproof pants on top. I found some super lightweight Gore Tex ones that lasted until they were outgrown. Good for you for saving the landfills from tons of plastic! And how very sweet this all is. Babies are the best. (Until they get bigger… and grow up… - they’re still the best and always will be.💕)

[@dawnportousa]

I love those Easter baskets I have never seen a basket like them before! Thank you for sharing all of these special moments little small Frey is just so sweet his cry brought back memories of my babies they are all grown up now gosh I miss those days! You both are naturals at parenting God bless you all! I am happy to see Ollie is feeling much better!

[@MissyDcherrydaisypie25]

These brings me back to our cloth diaper days . I tried cloth with our girls they are 14.5 months apart and that season was so busy and hard with two in diapers it didn’t work for cloth . When our son was born 6.5 years later I went for it and it was so simple . Enjoy all the cuddles time flies . Those two girls are are now 19 and 18 and our long prayed for son will be 12 soon

[@trishameloling2367]

How the video end is just happiness 😊 of joyfulness

[@2listening1]

You should have party when Elijah weighs as much as Harry, Mary! You can sing Happy Girth Day to him! 🎂

[@blessed1940]

You're so clean Mary.. I am so happy for you.

[@kkrb1212]

I love that you are cloth diapering and babywearing. My favorite moments from parenting babies

[@beverlystahl1221]

You guys are so laid back it’s amazing!! You’re really natural parents!! I love it!!❤️❤️❤️

[@biddiemutter3481]

You must have heard me wondering two hours ago, how much Elijah weighs! Thank you for sharing your day

[@StarsHallow]

Mary you’re rocking the motherhood dream! I love your little family!

[@bethgramkow5225]

Brings back memories. I had 3 kids in diapers. I used cloth back then every one did. I had my diaper pail with water and boarx, I was spoiled for a year with a diaper service

[@dellaharper2581]

Your baskets are awesome that is very neat. Mary you seemed to be doing much better. And adapting to mother hood. And Peter seems to be a Happy Father 😉🙃 You two have a wonderful Family. Ollie and the cat are not left out. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next video

[@gyptess4794]

Life has certainly changed…and all for the better. I always thought my children were at a really cute stage, at every stage, every stage. Even now, with children of their own. When my daughter was in her early 20’s, I told her that I had always loved her but now I liked her again. She looked a little confused at first, and then burst out laughing and said, “Oh yeah!! I get it!!”

[@jaytee2642]

😄😄😄😄😄👍🏻

[@too_tired_for_this]

I’m amazed every day about how magical this journey is for you guys. ✨✨✨✨

[@joane.3533]

I always liked folding the cloth diapers at night. It was therapeutic.

[@Hallz18]

I grew up with an Easter basket too! P.S. He’s the small Frey… oh my heart! 😍

[@karenkane3220]

Peter holding Harry and baby!!

[@rebekahc1259]

I loved using cloth diapers for our kiddos. Saved money, sanity and time. I always had diapers. I did use disposable types as well but loved cloth. I used all types, patterns and colors for boys and girls.

[@asta-mariepoulsen]

In my country you guys post a 8.30 pm so this is a part of my night routine to watch this

[@LeaSonnenscheinTrier]

Are you somewhere in Europe? Asking, because I am and it's 8:30 pm here too.

[@asta-mariepoulsen]

@@LeaSonnenscheinTrier yes

[@rhondabeckwith8782]

So it helps to do 2- 3 loads per day. I used to put one in at bed time then to dryer 1st thing when I got up. Reserve 1 day per wk for weddings and towels. Then your never over loaded. Of course there's always those extra diaper loads.. You two are a good team so no doubt you'll figure out a schedule that works for you. God bless you in this wonderful journey. The true meaning of love is parenthood.

[@mariawolterstorff145]

Doing some late night diaper laundry myself while watching. 7 months of cloth and still going strong!

[@earthlovinggal3372]

So cute where Peter was holding but the kitty 🐱 and baby 💕

[@rivkahmiri513]

I love how all he wants to be close to Elijah too when you're both with him.

[@unexpectedtwists1]

For the second wash, be sure you’re peeling the diapers off the sides of the washer before starting it again! It makes such a difference with build up!

[@jessieely5363]

I had a slightly sad moment while watching…I had my Easter basket until the neighbor who lives below me started his kitchen on fire and it spread to my unit…ruined my Easter basket. That said im so happy for Mary and Peter! I’ve been following/subscribed for a few years now.

[@patriciahastings2516]

I’m so happy for you guys. I would love to see Ollie interacting with Elijah! Is there any jealousy? I love you guys. You are all in my prayers.

[@katharinar.4463]

I love that your doing cloth diapers, I know it’s not for everybody, but I would always give it a try. 9 years ago I switched to cloth pads for myself, and they just feel so much better, and I never had an issue with getting out the blood. Probably babies don’t really care which kind of diaper you’re using, but just from the environmental point, I think it’s much better. I hope that one day I also have the privilege to have a baby with my husband, sadly here in Germany I don’t qualify for adoption, because of my health and disability, and right now I’m not allowed to get pregnant, thanks to my medication. 💜

[@ckluckynumber8213]

The Best Is Yet To Come. ❤️

[@haleyphipps0417]

Oh my goodness! Thanks for sharing a day in the life with a newborn. Lots of laundry with a new baby but over time it lessens to every other day or so. Love the Easter baskets for the new family of 3.❤🧑👩👶 This year Easter will be my sister's baby she cares for 1st Easter at 10 months old. And the best thing ever,Easter is also my birthday this year for the first time ever in my life.😊 I will be 23 years old this year.😁

[@amberso90]

I couldnt see if you put them in the dryer or not...but the covers shouldnt be put int he dryer. It will ruin the PLU lining that keeps the wettness inside.

[@vickioliver7948]

You guys are such a beautiful family....it is just precious

[@elliefoust]

My washing machine heard the song of its people 🤣 I bet it is disappointed and lonely again!