I asked on another blog about how to keep the bulk down in Baby K's diapers. They suggested Baby Kicks Hemparoo Joey Bunz inserts. I'm so glad I decided to try them out!
They have 3 different size inserts. Small, medium, and large. I bought the medium size because Baby K is on the middle rise in her one size diapers.
I am hooked on these inserts! They are so thin! And really absorbent. And I don't feel like Baby K's diaper is as big as an elephant!
They need to be washed a couple of times to be absorbent. So there is some prepping time involved.
I recently bought some more of these just because they are definitely my favorite insert so far!
If you cloth diaper and have pockets, I encourage you to give these a try. Your baby's clothes will say thank you because of less bulk!
So I bought some of this balm at an organic store in Ashville, NC. It was a little on the expensive side but I was willing to give it a try since it had organic all natural ingredients in it. And it smelled like aromatherapy. Which I couldn't resist!
I quickly learned this stuff goes a really long way. It spreads so easily. I have had my small jar for over 4 months and have only used about half! Although, I only use it when baby K has a diaper rash. Which is every once in a while.
Since I use cloth, I always use a rice paper liner to keep from causing my diapers to repel.
I have also used the balm on areas of irritation, bug bites, and such. And it immediately soothes the area.
It also seems to repel bugs away. So If I don't have my natural bug spray handy, I just use the balm.
Even though it is a little more pricey, its probably not that much more than the regular stuff. It just spreads so well and you only have to use a small amount.
This stuff has so many duel purposes and its just plain great!
The bumgenius one size 3.0 pocket diaper is the first diaper I ever purchased before baby K was born. I had read so many great things about this diaper. And I agree with most. This diaper makes up most of my cloth diaper stash.It comes with 2 inserts. One large one that snaps down for different sizes. And one newborn/doubler insert. I used the newborn insert when she was tiny and it worked great. As for the larger one, I do not like the snap down feature. It just seems way to bulky. I honestly use a different insert when going out to keep her happy bottom from looking so huge. But at night, the larger snap insert works great. And since she has gotten older, I have to use both the large snap insert and the newborn/doubler for nighttime absorbency.The hook and loop (Velcro) is okay. It doesn't stick as well as her Gro Baby diapers. But the laundry tabs work really well. And I have read that some other moms have had problems over time with their hook and loop (Velcro) wearing out. But so far, I've had no problems with mine.The snap down feature is great! It's supposed to fit a baby from 8lbs-35lbs. And I really believe it's true. They do start out a little bulky on the little wee one's. But after they put on some weight it doesn't seem so bulky. Baby K is almost 9 months and about 21lbs. She is currently on the middle snaps.Since this is a pocket diaper and it is either lined with suede cloth or fleece. Your baby's happy bottom stays fairly dry. They recently came out with 4 new colors. My favorite is Zinnia.Lastly, this diaper is one of the most reliable diapers I own. I rarely have any leaks! If you would like to purchase any cloth diapers. You can click on the link box (Kelly's Closet) on the left side of my blog. If you choose to, I earn 5% of whatever you purchase :) 
So I purchased 3 Gro Baby diapers about 2 months ago. I have 2 Blackberry and 1 Vanilla with Snaps. As well as 4 additional snap in soakers. They are extremely easy to use. They are really stretchy around the legs and waist. Which I love since my little one is a little chunk.
The hook and loop (Velcro) is soft. So it doesn't scratch baby K at all. The laundry tabs on the hook and loop (Velcro) are okay. They tend to stick to other diapers in the laundry. But it hasn't bothered me too much.
The feature of being able to snap another soaker in if the shell isn't soiled is a plus. Because of this feature you save a lot of room in your diaper bag.
Since these are organic cotton, you do have to wash these a few times for them to be absorbent.
They do come with a doubler for heavy wetters and overnight. So far, we have not been able to use this diaper for overnights though. Even with the doubler, she tends to have wet areas on her pj's when she wakes up in the morning. So I stick with her bumGenius diapers at night.
Overall, I love this diaper for the day and when we're out and about. Lastly, I have been able to place a prefold in the shell. And it works out great!
Laundering my diapers has definitely become an art! I did so much research before I started cloth diapering.
I first used Allens naturally detergent and I bought a gallon of it! Well after about a month I ended up having some stink issues. So I decided to try Charlie's soap. I found it at Wholefoods for around $10. At 80 loads a bag! I love this stuff.
I also wash our other clothes with it as well. I no longer have any stink issues with anything I wash.
Also, I used it to scrub my bathtub. It worked better than anything else I have ever tried. Probably because I typically only use some sort of natural soap to clean with. I try to stay away from any kind of chemicals. So with this being a soap I had to give it a try and it really worked!
So grab you a bag of Charlie's. You would really love it!
