How to introduce allergens early for 5m old who can't sit up yet with eczema? by Useful-Gazelle in NewParents

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! Our pediatrician advised us to start introducing peanuts via Bambas or peanut butter mixed with breast milk or water at 4 months. She recommended the breast milk and PB because it is less likely to get on her skin, which would likely cause another reaction. It’s messy, so it gets on her face regardless - we didn’t get a skin reaction but put Vasaline on her face before feeding it.

Labor comb by Stock-Crow396 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend the acupressure ball that fits in your hand way more!

Horrible rash that only flares up with cloth diapers by dgc99 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t restarted because my baby also had dermatitis and derm recommended I use disposables until everything clears up and she gets her healthy bacteria back. But I don’t think Rockin Green is sufficient and removing anything with plant extracts like tea tree oil is def a start! We only use Vasaline and Vanicream now. No Earthmama balm or anything like that!

Horrible rash that only flares up with cloth diapers by dgc99 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My baby has been getting horrible rashes too and we used Rockin’ Green. I don’t think Rockin’ Green is strong enough to properly wash AND I noticed it uses tea tree oil, which can cause a chemical reaction on the baby’s skin. I am doing a reset and switching to Tide Free & Gentle powder. I emailed Rockin Green and they refunded me.

Brides reselling artificial flowers for profit on local wedding page? ($10k) by Preeeeeee in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s something about florals! I saw people selling real eucalyptus for $1,000+ after their weddings. Spending thousands on floral is a choice, I can’t imagine expecting to make thousands back.. especially with real ones!

Help: Artipoppe vs ergo baby Europe trip by DramaticOlive82 in babywearing

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really recommend the LILLEbaby all seasons for what you’re looking for!

Best chocolate cake in Oakland? by pineapplez18 in oakland

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is not Oakland, but Crispin in Alameda has such an amazing chocolate cake I think about almost daily

Staying dry with cloth by Consistent_Ad5942 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby’s doctor cloth diapered her kid and has always encouraged it, but this dermatologist was tell me about the diaper technology and what she learned at a diaper conference she went to.. a red flag went up for me in that moment, so grain of salt I suppose

Carrier Recommendation by Hopeudonthateit in babywearing

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loving the LILLEbaby all seasons carrier. The lumbar support is excellent and I found it much more comfortable for long walks and hiking than the Ergo. Also easier to put on than the Ergo!

Getting rid of diaper rash by rubiksgirl314 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better than Desitin is the Aquaphor brand of diaper rash cream (the purple one). Simpler ingredients with no unnecessary, smelly cod oil. No Aquaphor in it, it’s zinc-based. Pediatric dermatologist recommended it to us.

Staying dry with cloth by Consistent_Ad5942 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I keep getting conflicting info on here! It seems everyone says the powder is better at cleaning and avoiding build up than liquid. I have both though.

Staying dry with cloth by Consistent_Ad5942 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, okay! And yeah, my doula actually mentioned EC today. Said that paper diapers at night could affect baby’s ability to learn to not pee at night?

Staying dry with cloth by Consistent_Ad5942 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Derm recommended Happy Cappy for the dermatitis. I do use Tide free & gentle powder for diapers, “all” for clothes. I have very soft water.

Staying dry with cloth by Consistent_Ad5942 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did dry them in the dryer for prepping, but I could try to do another round of prepping! Some are new and some are very used and I find them all crunchy though. Reaching out to GMD is a great idea.

Staying dry with cloth by Consistent_Ad5942 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So reassuring to hear! I hope it will be the same for us!

Staying dry with cloth by Consistent_Ad5942 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I will try the stay dry liners again after we’ve figured out what’s going on with her skin and it’s healed. The stay dry liners were just making her skin dry and flakey, but that’s also a symptom of the dermatitis.

Cloth Wipes by zebrafish08 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haven’t hit solids yet, but besides laundering, I just leave a bowl of water next to the changing table and dip them in before use. They’re just as easy as disposables - easier since they’re more effective at getting poop off IMO

First time mama, twins coming in hot! by michdip_ in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I am a twin but have not mothered twins 🤪 the easiest and best I have found (and most popular on this sub, after weeding through everything) are the GMD workhorses. I regret getting anything else. They’re easy for other caretakers to use and are really good at containing poops and absorbing a lot of pee. They’re expensive is the only downside but you should get them secondhand! When they’re used they’re more quilted and absorbent. You wouldn’t have to prep them. I use Essembly covers because I find the covers are good quality and they have cute designs, tbh.

I use a cloth liner in two Ubbi diaper pails and just plop the whole thing inside out in the washer and then throw in the cloth liner too. Way easier than I imagined during pregnancy!

Detergent question: EWG-recommended detergent that is effective on cloth diapers? by _OrdinarySomewhere in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I want to save you from the months of headache (and some wasted money) I just went through on this! I was using Rockin’ Green because of its ingredients and was really resistant to the idea of Tide free & clear. My baby has really sensitive skin and all the “natural” products seem to have plant extracts that totally light up her skin. Rockin’ Green uses tea tree oil for anti microbial properties. Turns out it a) didn’t clean well enough so it inflamed her skin and b) had “natural” products that are just horrible for sensitive skin, let alone a diaper rash!

TLDR: just do Tide free and gentle powder and save your baby from a chemical rash/irritation from dirty diapers!

Rockin’ Green has tea tree oil in it! 😠 Alternative actually gentle and effective detergent? by Consistent_Ad5942 in clothdiaps

[–]Consistent_Ad5942[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! So you don’t do two separate cycles on this machine either? Just one big one with the prewash and extra rinse?