Cloth in the Hospital

[Carla]

I'm so excited! We've decided to use cloth diapers in the hospital! :yippee:

I made sure it's ok and they're fine with it. I made a bunch of NB fitteds (there's at least a dozen, but I have more cut out if I can get around to making them), some infant UBCPF, a couple newborn prefolds, pins, a few NB diaperap covers, some NB pull on covers and a NB wool Stacinator. I may pack more as I'd rather overpack than not have enough (I may be in there for several days depending on how things go). Oh and I need to bring something to put the dirty ones in.

I probably don't need to bring the covers, but thought I would just in case (some people who use cloth in the hospital say they dont' bother with covers, but I want to have some just in case). I may pack some liners too so we won't have to worry about the meconium (sp?) staining. I haven't decided between flushable ones or maybe making a bunch out of fleece or old t-shirt material to just chuck away.

I'm so excited! Half my suitcase is baby stuff, lol!! I really want to take responsibility right from the start with the care and providing for this baby.

[Brandi]

WOW! I didn't even think about this. I don't think we are going to do it in the hospital. Part of the reason will be that I won't be able to do a lot of the diapering because of my c-section.

I think we'll wait until we get home. Good luck though - it sounds very exciting!

[Jennie]

You could also use some old face cloths as liners or even diapers for the first few days if you wanted Carla.

[Carla]

I did pack some face cloths to use in wraps if get low since (I don't know if I'd be able to pin them). I bought 3 dozen good ones to use as early prefolds (they're the same size as the newborn prefolds), but I got caught up in diaper cuteness :blush: . I've been using them as wipes for Ethan meanwhile, although I'll probably still try them :).

[Christy]

Good luck! We used Kissaluvs and proraps on the hospital and it could not have been easier! We were only in for 2 days and I had enough to get me through just barely, surprisingly the meconium didn't stain at all.
It was a blast and the nurses kept coming in and commenting on how cute they were

[Cortney]

I'm SO excited! :yippee: We'll be using cloth the time we're in the hospital too (and hopefully I end up with the VBAC I want and we'll only be at the hospital a few hours max after birth!)

[Jennie]

Best of luck with the VBAC ladies!! It was an amazing experience and I loved being able to go home 4 hrs after Charlie's arrival.

Carla - have you checked out the BittyBuns?? They are very very similar to Kissaluvs but I find that they are even softer if that is possible. They are soooooooo cute!

[AahRee]

:lol: Our hospital used cloth, so we didn't have a choice. We weren't planning on CDing at that time, and DH thought it was so weird that they used cloth. But they did - and washed it for us, and changed DD, etc., so it was a nice intro! They just used prefolds and prowraps. Simple but effective. :)

[~Andrea~]

Jennie 4 HOURS?!? :ack: We were in for 48 hours (12 of those were waiting for Gab's X-rays though :rolleyes: ). I can't imagine going home so soon.

[Cortney]

Jennie 4 HOURS?!? :ack: We were in for 48 hours (12 of those were waiting for Gab's X-rays though :rolleyes: ). I can't imagine going home so soon.
If I have an uncomplicated vaginal delivery we'll be there only 4-6 hours after birth. :)

[Carla]

I was told to expect to be in for 2 days, but I know they're going to need the beds, so if I get my VBAC, I may be out sooner. I expect about a 2 day stay if I have another c-section (about what I had last time). I dont' know why they have longer stays as my aunt was only in for a few hours after having her kids 6-8 years ago (she complained, but I wouldn't mind).

Jennie, I have so many diapers, I'm scared to get any more :lol: . I think I heard of them, though. I'd probably go nuts if I got some. Once upon a time I was looking at the Kissaluv's 0's, but they're hard to get. I saw them in seconds, but they wouldn't ship to Canada :mad: . I'm happy with what I have. I'll probably have another big baby so I hate to have too much too small.

Anne, they stopped using cloth here 30 years ago. The nurse I asked was telling me all about it and how she missed the little cloth bums. I was hoping they still may have some, but I guess they jumped off that ship long ago :lol: .

[AahRee]

I delivered Katie at the University of Washington, in oh-so-crunchy Seattle, so I'm sure that's the reason they still use cloth. :lol: I'm not suprised that most of the hospitals use sposies now. It's probably much easier for them. :nod: And since they pass the cost along to you (or your insurance company) they don't care if it costs more.

Sending lots of prayers and VBAC vibes your way! :biggrin: