I don't have to tell you that cloth diapers are environmentally friendly (though if you'd like some reasons, here are a few). But they are cost effective and really easy to use. I am kicking myself for waiting until the second child to start using them.Pocket diapers are my preferred form of cloth diaper because they are so easy to put on a child and easy to wash and stuff. Though I have a dozen of one brand, AppleCheeks sent me one of their diapers to give a try.
And I like it!
AppleCheeks come in two sizes: Size 1 fits from 7 - 20lbs and Size 2 fits from 18 - 40lbs. My son is about 30 pounds and wears the size 2.
I use these as pocket diapers, but the AppleCheeks covers can be used either as pockets or as covers (which is even more economical because they can be worn more than once by just swapping out the liner).
The rows of snaps help you get a custom fit for your child. This is the first diaper that I have used that has snaps instead of velcro and I'm really liking them. My velcro cloth diaper covers are beginning to be a tangled mess when they come out of the dryer.
The microfleece lining really is super soft. When I first felt it, I noted how soft it was. Great since a diaper is against a baby/toddler's tushie all day long.
And the colors! Ooh I love the bright colors. AppleCheeks come in a rainbow of colors, better than pink and blue pastels I can tell you.
If you are thinking about using cloth diapers, or if you already use them and are looking to expand your stash, take a good look at AppleCheeks.
Here's a video about using your AppleCheeks (it plays once in English and then again in French):
This was written by Leighann who can be read at Multi-Minding Mom where she dishes about family, food, foraging, frivolity, and more! She cloth diapers her second child and now wishes she had done the same with her first.
