Thursday, September 6, 2012

crafting along with needle and thREAD


The more parenting that I have under my belt, the more I learn what works and doesn't work for me.
Cloth diapers work for me. I first started using cloth when Bunny was only a couple of weeks old. It was my Earth Day resolution to use mostly cloth. After trying many different types and brands, I settled on pocket diapers from Heartland Dreams. Mama bought several of them for me and my sister Meagan. These same diapers are now being used for the 4th time in a row, on Squirrely. We have built our stock, adding in new ones every now and then. We ended up with a few of Heartland Dream all in twos, and we realized the ease of not having to stuff diapers. I had intended to start buying more, but alas, Heartland Drams is not currently taking new orders.


After wallowing in despair for some time, I set out to solve the problem myself.
I bought snap pliers and got to work.


I picked out one of my less favorite prints in case I ruined the diaper in my endeavors.


I put a snap on the back of the diaper.


Then added a snap on one of the prefolds that I had been using as an insert.


I stitched the other end to keep it from sticking our the sides of the diaper. 



I snapped it into place.


And tucked the other end into the pocket flap to make changing quick and easy.

Ta da! All in two!

I plan on doing this with the rest of my diapers as well.


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19 comments:

  1. Hey I recognize that dipe :) Glad you can put 'em to good use!

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  2. You have the best ideas! Finally got a system that's working for me--using flatfolds, of all things!

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    1. My mama used flats when we were babies for about 6 months before then using prefolds.

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  3. Great job converting that pocket to an AI2!!!

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    1. Well desperate times call for desperate measures.. when your diaper maker takes a break (I hope it is only a break!)

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  4. Wow! Very creative... I found you on Needle and Thread and have enjoyed reading your blog. I also have two very small babes so it's nice to read about someone in a similar boat!

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  5. That's a great idea! I use snaps on my "mama" pads. Every mama should pamper herself in cloth just as she does her baby!

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    1. Rachel-I agree! I started using cloth for myself a couple of years ago and especially appreciated it during the postpartum time!

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  6. Great how-to! Thanks for the pointers!

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  7. Well done! We try to be all cloth around here- sometimes the laundry doesn't keep up with the baby- would love to hear your washing notes in the future. Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Here is the link to my little diaper washing secret... http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2010/08/for-love-of-cloth-by-nanakerri.html

      The only thing that has changed is.. any type of free and clear or "natural" detergent and a 2nd rinse after the hot wash. Now you all know my secret! :)

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  8. What a clever idea! My favorie diapers are no longer being made and they have gone through three children now so I fear they won't make it to the next one. :( I hope so though!

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  9. Very creative, I know it's frustrating to find something that works to only have it not stay available. Thank you for sharing at my Our Favorite Things Link Party.

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  10. stopped by from life of faith- try to use cloth diapers whenever I can!

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  11. Thanks for linking this up with Mommy Moments! I am planning on using cloth diapers for my baby girl but I'm going with the 2 in one Gro-via. Have you used those at all?

    http://the-life-of-faith.blogspot.com/

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  12. Good idea! Now you can have all sorts of fun prints!

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  13. Great job! Looks cute, too! :-)
    Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! :-)

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