The search for the perfect stash

I have been a believer that the perfect cloth diaper stash is something of an urban legend. There is just no such thing.

Companies continue to come out with better diapers, cuter prints and more ways to save on leaks while saving on moohlah.

I mentioned in the last post that I bought a Lil Joey. Add that to my 24ish BumGenius 4.0s, 4 Baby Bamboo AIO one size diapers, and a plethora of prefolds (no covers though). I think I also have something like 5 small Fuzzi Buns and a few Haute Pockets, too.

Right now, I only use the BG and BB on my older daughter (almost 2 yo). We wash about every 2-3 days (depending on how potty training is going for the days!). Because I am expecting daughter #2 in the next few months, I have the perfect excuse to add to my already-pretty-great stash.

And I want the Flips.

I need the covers for both the newborn prefolds AND to use over training pants for my older DD. To me, they seem just perfect! And I think by adding 8 or so of these to my stash, I will have the closest thing I can to the perfect diapers.

Until I see something brand new, brighter, and cuter.

Lil Joey

I caved.

I bought one of these Lil Joey diapers for newborns. They are the cutest, little diapers I have seen out there, and they are an AIO, so I am hoping they are very easy to use.

I only got one (though they typically come in packs of two) because they are so tiny that I know they probably won't last too long for my baby. My older DD was 8lbs 10 oz at birth, and LJ says these will go to about 12 lbs.

I can't wait to take pics of the little one in this teenie diaper though!

Check them out at http://www.everythingbirth.com/. Tell them Rachel Hall sent you:)

Traveling with cloth

How do you travel with cloth? Is it a problem?

So far, we haven't done a long trip using cloth. But for weekend trips, or for a few days at a time, I have enough diapers that I won't need to wash. I use my Planet Wise hanging wetbag to store the diapers in. It has a large wet bag pocket for the dirty dipes, and a large dry compartment to keep my wipes and clean diapers in:)

Since we have switched to cloth wipes, I find that storing the diapers/wipes on trips is much easier. I don't have to separate the wipes from the diapers when I get home (have you ever washed a disposable wipe? yuck!), and I know I am saving more moohlah by doing it!

What is your method?