A dad's view of Cloth Diapering - Q & A (TAG FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS THEIR HUBBY TO DO THIS)

[Allisonirons]

Like!

[adonna2000]

I plan on using the flushable liners to flush the poop. I really don't wanna spray.

[InformationMommy]

@adonna2000 Liners are great for people not wanting to deal with the poop.

[xheatxherx]

Love this! I asked my husband all the questions just out of curiosity & he answered pretty much the same way your husband did. We are trying to convince his cousin & cousins wife to try cloth with their 1st baby due in December. They're a little sketchy for the same reason most are...the "gross" factor, worried about stink/stains & the amount of time it takes. I think I'll show them this video!

[InformationMommy]

@xheatxherx Sounds like our hubbies feel the same way... hopefully you can convince your cousin to give it a whirl. Good luck ! Let me know how it goes.

[BooBear6607]

I love this video- I am definitely going to make my husband watch it because we are ttc right now and I definitely plan to CD our next baby and he is having a hard time understanding why I want to try it. thanks so much to you , Blake, and even little Porter for making this video :)

[InformationMommy]

@BooBear6607 You are very welcome. I hope it is helpful :)

[vicsterrrful]

Hey, what is the max amount of diapers you will do in one load? Our 6 week old was in fitteds but we've just stepped it up to pockets and I want to make sure I don't over load!

[InformationMommy]

@vicsterrrful I would say the max you should have in a load is probably like 25 or so.

[LoveIsDanswer1]

This is soo cool, that's very considerate of your hubby to do that. not a lot of husbands would do that. you're blessed.

[InformationMommy]

@LoveIsDanswer1 He is an amazing husband... I was so happy he said he would do this video for you guys.

[tetyana20]

Great informational video, thank you! I have a question, what's more expensive buying disposable or washing cloth (water expense) after you invest money on buying them?

[InformationMommy]

@tetyana20 For sure washing cloth. I haven't seen much of a rise in costs really.

[hithere00000]

This either

[InformationMommy]

@hithere00000 Weird

[ObbsAndLala]

Hey, we just did a video like this =)

So awesome to see other dads interested in CDing too!

[InformationMommy]

@ObbsAndLala I agree... it's nice to see what dads think

[lshimmin73]

Great Video!! Love a dad's perspective!! You mention prefold's for the the 'next' baby....will that be soon??? ;-) Love your video's - Keep them coming!!!!

[InformationMommy]

@lshimmin73 Haha... we plan to start TTCing in January 2012

[chabella123]

your husband should make more videos. I'd like to show mine how effective it is! :) Great job! :)

[InformationMommy]

@chabella123 I will tell him that :)

[chabella123]

I think this is a great video. :) Thanks for sharing. :) I was just wondering about one thing.. (and this is not to be negative or cause any discussion with anyone) You mentioned that a pro for clothdaipering is because it causes less trash out there. BUT, how about all the energry and water used getting them cleaned? Is there some way one can measure the difference? I dot not have kids yet, but I want to learn more about it and what I think would be best for when it will be my turn as a parent.

[InformationMommy]

@chabella123 You are so welcome. There is alot of conflicting information on the energy and water usage... but I think you ahve to pick your battles... everything has an environmental impact so I just choose to not put more into the landfills.

[lilblondehooker]

That was fun.. Thanks for sharing Blake!

When my nephew was 3 months old, he projectile vomited into my mouth. Yeah, eww.. I've had disposables "explode" on me. I don't even have kids, and I've had every gross baby thing you can imagine happen to me. lol.. I'm excited at that thought of using cloth diapers when I have babies. It looks like fun. =)

[InformationMommy]

@lilblondehooker I will thank him :) And cloth diapers are sooooo much fun.... don't let the grossness scare you... because it really isn't that bad the majority of the time.

[Mileshka22]

Porter is adorable!

[InformationMommy]

@Mileshka22 Awww thanks :)

[burbujajg]

It's easier to do a load of laundry then it is to make a trip to the store with baby to by diapers! Thought I would mention one of my many reasons to use cloth. Thanks again for another great video!

[InformationMommy]

@burbujajg I totally agree... but so people don't realize that. And you are welcome.

[thesocialbutterfly22]

love it !!! awesome daddy !!

[InformationMommy]

@thesocialbutterfly22 Blake is amazing !

[CandidMommy]

AWESOME VIDEO!!!!

I love this!!!!!

[InformationMommy]

@CandidMommy Thanks Jeni !

[myeternalcomet]

great vid! love hearing a dads perspective. my hubby had to convince me to cloth diaper any babies we have.

[InformationMommy]

@myeternalcomet That is awesome !

[kaityykid]

this is interesting! haha josh and i just bought our first cloth diapers and he actually seems pretty into it lol it's good that he's involved!

[InformationMommy]

@kaityykid That's awesome... it's great to have a dad that is on board.

[dreamflight6000]

YAY Blake! Good job!

[InformationMommy]

@dreamflight6000 Thanks Amy... it was like pulling teeth to get him to do this video but so many people kept asking me.

[ScandinavianMom]

Thank you!

[InformationMommy]

@ScandinavianMom You are welcome

[TaylorSwiftfan1iever]

That was really interesting.

[InformationMommy]

@TaylorSwiftfan1iever I am glad you enjoyed it !

[MBShrewsbury]

Awesome.. Printed my questions.

[InformationMommy]

@MBShrewsbury Sweet !!!

[mrsmommy81]

Thanks Blake!

[InformationMommy]

@mrsmommy81 I will let him know you thanked him :)

[Sbum10]

Aww, awesome video! You have a great hubby!

[InformationMommy]

@Sbum10 Yeah I know :) He's awesome :)

[Madrisere]

great video!

[InformationMommy]

@Madrisere Thank you !

[LovingNelia]

Great video! Love hearing a different perspective on cloth diapering.

[InformationMommy]

@LovingNelia I hope it helps to convince other dads to be that it's not tha thard.

[xxmamachris1xx]

Great video.x.

[InformationMommy]

@xxmamachris1xx Thank you !

[DixiePip1]

Great great great video you guys! It was really refreshing to get Blakes view on CD. Thanks you guys. :)

[InformationMommy]

@DixiePip1 You are so welcome !

[umhasoomi]

wow jen impressive stuff ! i wish my hubby new that much about cloth. his a keeper lol :P

[InformationMommy]

@umhasoomi he is a keeper !!! I love that he can remember diaper brand names and know which ones he likes and doesn't like.

[jollyjess6]

I think this is a great idea for a video! 

[InformationMommy]

@jollyjess6 I think many times cloth diapering doesn't get considered because the guys won't do it... so I hope that by having Blake talk about it, guys could maybe see that it isn't that bad.

[happytreebabe]

Good team work! :) Blake looks really laid back :) Lovely family!

[InformationMommy]

@happytreebabe He is pretty laid back most times :) Thank you !

[NaturallyThriftyMom]

nice job Blake!

[InformationMommy]

@NaturallyThriftyMom I will tell him you said that :)

[TheThriftyMommy]

I love this TAG thanks for doing it I am going to see if my husband will do it he is scared of the camera though

[InformationMommy]

@TheThriftyMommy Haha Blake is too but he made it :)

[NauticalGirl85]

Thanks Blake! That was fun to watch. Interesting to hear a man's perspective.

[InformationMommy]

@NauticalGirl85 I am glad you enjoyed it !

[abra819]

Your husband seems nice :)

[InformationMommy]

@abra819 he is a super sweet guy :)

[rmmartin92405]

you mean its not what you look forward to EVERY DAY! the FUN of cloth diapering LMAO! loved this vid :)

my husband HATES prefolds....you'll see :)

[InformationMommy]

@rmmartin92405 I am glad you liked it... I can't wait to see your hubby talk about cloth !!!

[ItsTabbyMarie]

AWESOMESAUCE. Robots n aliens. . . LOL

[InformationMommy]

@ItsTabbyMarie LOL I know :)

[BabyAvahAndJovanna]

blake is a great dad! i love having/ seeing hands on dads! i cant imagine doing all the work on my own!... you should do more vids with blake! =) love you Jen

[InformationMommy]

@BabyAvahAndJovanna He is an amazing dad !! And yeah he is so hands on !! And yeah I couldn't do it alone, I would lose my mind ! Blake doesn't like being in front of the camera but I am trying to get him more involved.

[allnaturalmamatobe]

awesome video! We used pre-folds with our newborn from day one, and it was tricky at the beginning but quickly became easy.

[InformationMommy]

@allnaturalmamatobe Yeah I think it would be easier if you just get used to it :)

[BlackAmethyst1616]

Major props on getting your husband to do this!

[InformationMommy]

@BlackAmethyst1616 haha... he really didn't want to do it but he did :)

[MsJessica0410]

Great Video! You guys seem like such a great couple!

[InformationMommy]

@MsJessica0410 Aww thanks !

[bbz800]

I cant wait to do this video! I also have a question for you. What do you do in terms of smell factor inbetween washes. We spray off poopy diapers, and we have a diaper pail deoderizer at the bottom of the pail but the smell is still over whelming and stinks my sons room up really bad. any suggestions? i dont have bac out because im not sure it is available in canada

[InformationMommy]

@bbz800 You should do it ! We spray a bit of Bac OUt on our poopy diapers before putting them in the pail and when the amonia is really bad we do washes with Rocking Green Funk Rock and we do lots of extra rinses because many times amonia smell is due to extra detergent buildup

[edhill1988]

Great video!! I think I'll get my husband to do this one :)

[InformationMommy]

@edhill1988 You should !

[imissjerry87]

Awe! This is cute!

[InformationMommy]

@imissjerry87 LOL Thanks !

[Launderlife]

Great video! Thanks Jen and Blake! xo Renae

[InformationMommy]

@Launderlife You are very welcome !

[anmcdaniel06]

Your family is SO cute! I love seeing you and your husband interact. You seem to have such a great relationship/friendship!

[InformationMommy]

@anmcdaniel06 Aww thank you !! We love each other and we do have a great friendship and relationship !

[laurasarah2011]

Hi I have a question related in a way when it comes to toilet training Porter do they make like pull up versions??

[InformationMommy]

@laurasarah2011 They totally do !!! They are called trainers :)

[mfoiles7]

great video! im going to make my hubby watch i tonight=]

[InformationMommy]

@mfoiles7 Aewsome !

[jj10361]

This video is a GREAT idea. I am going to make my husband watch it.  He thinks I am nuts for wanting to cloth diaper. THANK YOU!! Good luck with the new home!!

[InformationMommy]

@jj10361 I am glad you found it helpful !! And thank you !