tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038703539030455261.post1983649670730325360..comments2023-06-18T08:34:11.335-04:00Comments on Doable Diapers: Lessons from Traveling with Cloth DiapersAndrea Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443533655792685924noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038703539030455261.post-20086342653997558322011-04-13T06:16:42.187-04:002011-04-13T06:16:42.187-04:00I went from Australia to Europe and I used hybrids...I went from Australia to Europe and I used hybrids, too, GroVia with disposable inserts for the flights. They save heaps of space.Tathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857276166066428470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038703539030455261.post-88215477327942213082011-04-12T22:05:12.250-04:002011-04-12T22:05:12.250-04:00@Anna - My suggestions would include what I said i...@Anna - My suggestions would include what I said in response to Amanda. Use a hybrid system with disposable inserts. The GroVia brand makes disposable inserts, and so does Flip. I would do a trial run before your trip to assess how many you need, how absorbent they are, and if they work at night. I have heard of many people who only use disposable inserts at night. You will possibly/likely need to set the cover one size smaller than normal because the disposable insert is very thin. <br /><br />If you have access to laundry on the ship, you can easily run a small load and line dry them in 12 hours or so (depending on climate). Inserts dry much quicker than AIO diapers. Since your son will be small, be sure to have enough covers, but they can just be wiped clean unless soiled with poo. I would still do disposables in the car. No fun starting a fun vacation with dirty laundry to do!<br /><br />Have a good time, and let me know how it works out.<br /><br />Also, you should be able to use the brand of disposable inserts with any cover if you already have a stash of diaper covers. Just do a trial run first. You don't want to get stuck on a cruise ship with leaking or not enough inserts!Andrea Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15443533655792685924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038703539030455261.post-68903120994952291172011-04-12T21:58:49.236-04:002011-04-12T21:58:49.236-04:00Thank you so much for this article. My family is ...Thank you so much for this article. My family is planning on taking a cruise this summer that is a week long. At first I was thinking I would use diposables since it would be easier, but now I'm rethinking that.<br /><br />We are looking at a 14 hour car ride there and back (split into 2 days) and then a cruise that is 5 days. I'm looking into using a hybrid system with disposables.<br /><br />I'm not sure if I will have any access to laundry on the ship at all so I have to take that into consideration. <br /><br />Do you have any suggestions? My son will be 6 months by the time we go and my daughter will be 3, bt she is potty trained.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16269325909601496258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038703539030455261.post-11893165606309873282011-04-12T11:01:52.790-04:002011-04-12T11:01:52.790-04:00@Amanda -
I would definitely take your hybrids, es...@Amanda -<br />I would definitely take your hybrids, especially if you are going to be gone for a month. Here are some thoughts: Instead of buying sposies for the air travel, how about buying GroVia or Flip disposable inserts to use with your BBD covers? These "sposies" are made to be environmentally friendly, and are designed for the cloth diapering parent who just needs a little flexibility.<br /><br />About line drying your diapers, I do it everyday. I live in a Brooklyn apartment and I am fortunate to have a washer, but no dryer. Take some clothespins and a basic string with you and you can rig a clothesline just about anywhere. I've also used chairs and/or drying racks to lay my inserts in the sun for faster drying. We get a fair amount of humidity, and my diapers are dry in 12 hours (hemp takes slightly longer).<br /><br />As for detergent, consider taking some samples and alternate it with whatever detergent is available. When I couldn't afford CD detergent I would alternate it to help prevent buildup. Use it every 2-3 cycles instead of every cycle. Just try to use a powder detergent, and free of fragrance, dye, softener, or additive. I'm sure you can find something that will work!<br /><br />I hope that helps. Enjoy the trip...I made a long trip with my 16 month old. It was trying, but not as bad as I anticipated. There are usually plenty of friendly, baby-loving people who don't mind sitting by your crying baby, or helping you out a little bit!Andrea Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15443533655792685924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038703539030455261.post-82226199328836018082011-04-12T08:08:07.533-04:002011-04-12T08:08:07.533-04:00My husband and I recently traveled with cloth diap...My husband and I recently traveled with cloth diapers as well. I think I would definitely consider disposable hybrids for the airport. We also brought the flip system, but I was not as prepared as I could have been. Without the diaper sprayer it does become more "un-fun". <br />Thanks for the tips!Carrissa S. Stalcuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858545787225766986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038703539030455261.post-41579337002521959042011-04-12T08:06:18.439-04:002011-04-12T08:06:18.439-04:00I'll be traveling to Thailand for a month and ...I'll be traveling to Thailand for a month and am considering bringing my hybrid stash (lots of BBD) to use while there as my friend is going to be CDing her new one come July. The only problem I think I might have is that everything must be line dried (inserts take longer, but it will be hotter there) and not sure about the detergent there (guess I'll be buying some samples!) I think I'll be buying some seventh gen or earth's best sposies (yuck!) for the airplane rides though as we have 24 hours of flying (with an 11 mo old!! KILL ME!!) Part of me wants to just have it easy and go all sposie for the month, but I can't bring myself to even spend that kind of money -- any thoughts?Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084921069178121116noreply@blogger.com