So we've decided to try cloth diapering--it's better for the environment, some people say it's better for the baby, and it's definitely cheaper. Last week we went to this place in Somerville called the Diaper Lab where they talk to you for an hour about all the different kinds of diapers in the universe and about your own competence (taking into account lack of sleep and new-parent brain).
Unless you've looked into cloth diapering lately, you'd be amazed how many choices there are. Different materials, different styles, different number of steps. We decided on just plain old pre-folds (meaning a square piece of fabric that you fold around your baby and fasten in place). You don't use pins anymore. Instead you use a strange three-headed comb-looking thing that secures the diaper easily. Then you have a cover that velcros on. We're lucky enough to have the washer and dryer right in our apartment, so that will help a lot.
The woman we talked to was really nice, with a little baby of her own, and was clearly more interested in helping us find a system that would work for us than in making a profit. We bought diapers and clips and covers and we're ready to go!
We feel totally prepared to cloth diaper our baby. Please don't disillusion us. Also, a friend of mine got us a couple packages of disposable swaddler diapers for the newborn baby, so we won't have to figure out the cloth diapers right away. Though as you can see, we've already started practicing on Custard Bear and think we'll get the hang of it, no problem.
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