Good concept, but not there yet
Written: Jun 05 '08 (Updated Jun 05 '08)
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Pros: biodegradable, looks cute
Cons: plumbing problems, expensive, diaper rash, too complicated, leaks
The Bottom Line: G-diapers aren't worth it. Too much work with little benefit. Use cloth, it is cheaper, more convenient, and better for your baby.
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| shimrit's Full Review: G Diapers |
I was very excited about the idea of the g-diapers, and I am very disappointed that they didn't work out for us. Unfortunately, I have very few good things to say about them. Keep in mind, that I have a very young, breastfed baby which means she is basically constantly wet (pee or poop), and we do up to 12 diaper changes a day. This diaper may work better for an older child who doesn't have as many diaper changes.
We have a 5-week old and started out with g-diapers when she was 1 week old. About a week and a half later, we stopped flushing the diapers, and shortly thereafter we stopped using them altogether. They clogged up our system and we had to spend $300 on a plumber to come and snake our pipe. (By the way, we live in a large city on a major sewer system.)
Also, the diapers claim to be breathable and not cause diaper rash. Our baby had moderate diaper rash the entire time we used the diapers. As soon as we stopped using them, the diaper rash cleared up.
The diaper inserts cost more than disposable diapers and shipping is expensive (no free shipping!). Our local Whole Foods used to carry the diapers, but recently stopped carrying them. So, it is relatively inconvenient to get them if all you can do is order them.
There are 3 parts to the diaper: cloth outside, plastic liner, and paper diaper insert. Each of these pieces has to be dealt with in a different way. If diaper has leaked and the cloth is dirty (about half the time), you have to launder it. The plastic liner cannot be dried in the drier, so it must be hung to dry. The insert can either be flushed (not necessarily a good idea) or thrown in the trash. I found that all these different components and steps make things pretty complicated. We also decided that since half the time we have to wash the cloth portion, why not just get cloth diapers? They cost about the same for high quality pocket diapers and you don't have to buy anything else.
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