Fave Friday: Cloth Pull-Ups

I’m posting my favorite products and programs because they’re just that – my favorites. I'm not being compensated by anyone. Shame though.
Anyway, these are things that sure make life a lot easier in Our Wee Family and I hope that by sharing them they’ll do the same for you too. When it’s time to buy a new product, like a stroller, a toddler bed or even pajamas, I like to know what works and what’s worth the money. I love getting tips from other parents to start me off on my research and save me some time and effort. Chances are, you do too.

A couple months ago, I grew incredibly tired at the amount of pull-ups we were using. Natalie’s been day-trained for almost two years, but she’s still is wet at night. The kid sleeps 11 hours straight in practically a coma, so you can’t really blame her. With Gavin still in diapers and dabbling in pull-ups, I was ready to cut out what I could.

After looking online – cloth diaper sites, natural parenting sites, Mothering Magazine recommended sites – I was left empty-handed. Sure, some companies made “training pants,” but if you’ve ever actually trained a kid, you know they’re not really designed to hold much. Certainly not over night.

With a little more pressing, I found Cheeky Bum Diapers, an Etsy company run by a mom who makes fleece pull-ups for day and night. I ordered up a set of custom-made trainers and haven’t bought a pack of pull-ups since. I love that I’m saving money and being a tiny bit better on the environment. I also love that Natalie has a soft fleece material against her bottom each night, not a scratchy paper product.

To give you the whole story, I made a few mistakes when I first used them:

1. I didn’t wash them first. I think a quick wash would have removed any residue and coating from manufacturing and made them more absorbable.
2. I washed them with a natural soup – 7th Generation. I later learned you CANNOT use natural soap because it coats the fleece with an oil, usually coconut oil. I bought a small bottle of Tide for their use instead.
3. I let Natalie try to go all night without a potty break. Now we potty her at about 10:30 p.m. when we go to bed.

I rinse them out well each morning and let them dry over a hamper until the entire set is ready for the washer. They wash up beautifully in a load by themselves with a tiny bit of Tide on a hot wash and extra rinse.

Thanks, Cheeky Bum. I can’t imagine going back.