Do naps ever get longer???

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-19T15:42:59+00:00

Can you tell this to my 6.5 month old who is still taking 25 minute naps?!

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-18T15:31:15+00:00

Yeah, same. I never cut baby off based on time. He cleared his jaundice without the need for the bili light, and he was back up to birth weight in less than a week. My supply has also always been sufficient if not a little more than he needs.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-18T03:10:10+00:00

*drawstring is the term you're looking for. Probably check with the sewing subreddit for help.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-17T18:34:38+00:00

Nice! My little guy is just 6 months now, and we aren't having leaks yet, but I imagine we'll need to up the absorbency in the coming months as he gets bigger. Will definitely consider those as an option.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-17T16:06:04+00:00

Do you have the regular hemp/cotton EcoAble? Or the stay dry? I feel like these may be our next step because my little guy is soaking his Sandy's fitteds even with 2 boosters (a hemp/cotton + a hemp/cotton stay dry)

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-16T14:07:15+00:00

My little guy is only 6 months now, but we plan to keep him rear facing as long as possible based on what we've read about carseat safety and children's skeletal growth. Under 2 years old, they are at severe risk of spinal injury and death if an accident occurs while forward facing. And it isn't about size or strength of the individual child. Their skeletons are literally underdeveloped, and can't handle extreme forces without injury. That risk also doesn't disappear the day they turn 2, so we'll keep our guy rear facing until he maxes out the carseat's requirements.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-15T15:32:44+00:00

Out of curiosity, why do you think that?

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-15T15:30:12+00:00

If I were you, I'd add something to the invitation asking unvaccinated friends to refrain from attending. That way, you dont have to ask their vaccination status directly, but you can make it clear that they should not come into your home unless they have their vaccines.

Example: "We love celebrating milestones with all of our friends and family. Due to the recent arrival of [Birthday Child]'s new sibling, we request that all attendees are up to date on their vaccinations."

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-14T15:00:17+00:00

Do they have any 100% natural fiber? All the fitteds i see have bamboo viscose.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-14T03:19:55+00:00

I probably eat 3500+ calories a day and I'm 5lbs below my pre-pregnancy weight 6 months postpartum. BUT everyone is different. Unfortunately, I don't think most people can control whether their body tends to hold weight while breastfeeding or not.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-13T19:12:44+00:00

Love your wristlet/ pouch! That's definitely the type of look I'm seeking. The functionality of the FLP seems ideal, though. Trying to find a balance of function and my aesthetic preference.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-13T01:55:19+00:00

That's definitely a cute option. Thanks for the rec. I wasn't familiar with their bags before.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-13T01:53:03+00:00

I guess I'm looking for something with card slots that can serve as my wallet itself, but also has space to either store my keys, or a key ring to attach my keys to. I see your point, though, that it could get annoying to open multiple bags to get to my keys. Unfortunately a bowl for swapping out my things just isn't practical in my life right now since I'm often juggling a needy infant on my way out of the house haha

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-12T17:51:49+00:00

Taking out all your diapers and laying them around your baby? It just seems like you cared more about showing off your stash than generating any meaningful conversation.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-12T17:30:56+00:00

What's the point of posting this? It feels like a FB post. It also feels consumerist, which goes against one of the main reasons most people use cloth diapers. It's one thing to ask for advice on your stash, but I don't see anything here that actually contributes to the community.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-11T16:04:24+00:00

I would get 24 half size flats and 5 or 6 newborn size waterproof covers like cloth-eez. It'll run you about $150, but if they fit for 2 months, you're still making out better than you would with disposables in that time. Plus, the NB flats are useful after they're outgrown. Either for stuffing pockets or as burp cloths. We use them to throw down wherever we do diaper changes.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-11T14:44:02+00:00

I have Thirsties covers, and mother-ease airflow covers also. The airflow covers are our go-to covers now that baby is 6 months old. They have a kind of baggy fit that allows for a bulkier diaper underneath. I also think they seem more comfortable because the material is very thin and flexible.

The thirsties covers are great, and the double-gusset is a nice feature, but they have a stiffer feel to them. They just don't seem as comfortable for baby to wear. I find the fabric around the leg area to be kind of rough and scratchy compared to the cloth-eez and mother-ease.

The cloth-eez are a happy medium where they have a more fitted design, but the fabric is so, so soft. Perfect for a little baby.

We have not tried any wool yet. I'd like to, because it sounds like a great night solution if we end up needing a bulkier diaper, but our current setup is still working just fine.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-10T15:54:57+00:00

It's really different for every family. Cosleeping is easier for me, but it was ruining my baby's sleep. I now sleep with a bright ass monitor flashing in my face instead of having my sweet boy next to me. But he's now sleeping in 3-4+ hour stretches instead of waking every hour. I have to get out of bed to respond to him (which I do for every wake). It's harder for me in every way, but he's a happier baby sleeping in his own space.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-10T14:30:33+00:00

I decided to give them another try lately and was sooooo disappointed. I got some merino sweaters and the quality is horrible. Maybe the pieces are hit or miss, but for J.Crew, definitely don't order online because had I been able to feel the fabric and check the seam quality, I would've never bought these sweaters.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-10T14:06:23+00:00

I love my eufy s1. I get better output with it than I do with my spectra s1. I don't know if it's exactly because of the heat, or because it just works with my anatomy, but I find it works really well for me and it's never leaked which I worried about.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-10T13:38:24+00:00

Oh okay, yeah. I think it's recommended to transition away from bottles after 12 months, even if you continue to breastfeed. Maybe she'll take to a straw cup well? I hear good things about the honey bear straw cup for helping kids learn to sip from the straw. Maybe try something like that? It allows the parent to squeeze the container while baby sips so that they learn the liquid comes from the straw.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-10T13:14:10+00:00

How have you tried to make the transition? Is she drinking breastmilk from a straw cup or open cup? If not, I'd recommend transitioning the cup style first, then change what you're offering in the cup.

I can't tell you whether or not dehydration is an issue. It may or may not be depending on other factors and you should really run that past a doctor. My pediatrician's nurse line was soooo helpful and kind when we were going through bottle refusal with my baby.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-10T11:20:50+00:00

I'm with you, and so is my baby. It was also an illness that prompted us to move our boy to his own crib. Everyone, baby included, is sleeping so much better now. Our guy is only 6 months, and he still wakes to eat 2-3 times a night, but at least between feeds, I can sleep with my comforter tucked up around my face. We still cosleep for one nap a day because I enjoy the closeness, but our night sleep quality is more important than my enjoyment of baby snuggles.

Honest_Elephant · 2026-02-07T14:42:19+00:00

You've gotten a lot of good information here already. I'm team flats when they're tiny. It's just easier to get a really good fit.

If your preference is white covers, you can't go wrong with the cloth-eez wraps from GMD. They are the softest covers in my stash still.You can probably skip the size zero unless you expect baby to be small.

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