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To Cloth Diaper Or Not & A $100 Target Giveaway!


That is the question!

cloth diapers VS disposable diapers

You see, with our first baby boy, Braylen, I cloth diapered him 99% of the time. At home, when we left the house for outings, etc. The only time he was in a disposable was overnight, since I never could find a diaper that was able to keep him dry for the 12 hours he sleeps.  I kept up this routine with him until he was about 20 months old. At that point, my hubby and I decided that his poop was just too freaking nasty for us to handle it with cloth anymore {tmi!? He will love reading this some day!}.

So at that point we switched to disposable 100% of the time, and then 5 months later he was potty trained. I assumed that I would follow in those same footsteps with our second baby boy, Winston. I knew I would use disposable for the first month or so just to give myself time to adjust to life with two kids. But then a month rolled around, and I just really didn’t want to deal with cloth and all that went with it quite yet.

So I told myself that when Winston turned 2 1/2 months I would switch.  I literally had to mentally prepare myself for this.  Now don’t get me wrong, I love so many things about cloth diapers, but I also despise things as well. The fact that CDing meant even more laundry than I was already doing seemed so sucky.  Also, I got so used to the easiness of disposables since that’s all we had Bray in for the last few months.  Not having to bring a wet bag and bulky extra diapers with me. Not having to worry about the diapers leaking {because no matter what I did with Bray, he would always leak if it was on for more than 2 1/2 hours}.  Not having to worry about ‘running out’ and having to do a wash load ASAP.

And one thing that a lot of CDing mamas don’t notice since they are around it constantly–the PEE SMELL that takes over.  I knew that Bray’s diapers smelled, even in a zippered wet bag, and washed every other day. BUT the other day I walked in to a room of a baby I know that is also cloth diapered, and the pee smell hit me like a ton of bricks!  When you are around it constantly it doesn’t seem that bad, but man it is!

I didn’t want that smell to take over the room again! Sooo… here I am–stuck. I have all these fantastic cloth diapers that are in great condition since I rarely ever dried them in the dryer {they were line dried in the sun 90% of the time}.  I go to Target, and pick up a pack of their new up & up cotton-enhanced diapers and I just want to use those all the time.  I know some people tend to be loyal to a certain brand, but I highly suggest you check out the up & up brand diapers, because that is all I use for disposable.

They just came out with a new cotton enhanced diaper that is amazing.  They added in the cotton to not only make the diaper softer for the baby, but cotton also holds up to 25 times its weight in water–so this baby works great not only during the day, but also as a night diaper!! And the liners are hypoallergenic, and are elemental chlorine free! I also recently picked up a pack of their new botanical wipes and am in love. Not only are they made from 100% plant based materials, but they are also alcohol free {and hypoallergenic}- so I use them not only on his booty, but also his hands and face- worry free! And I love that I can decide if I want the scented, unscented, or sensitive! target brand diapers review

So pretty much then… I want to use disposable! What would you do?  Sell the cloth and at least make some of your money back {they sell surprisingly well} and just make life a little easier by using disposable?  I just don’t know if I can imagine taking the time to not only cloth diaper, but also use the cloth wipes again this time around like I did last! So.Much.Work! Especially when I am such a lover of the up & up diapers and wipes already!! IMG_2766

And since I love these diapers, up & up products, and Target in general… how about a chance to win one $100 Target GiftCard? To enter, all you have to do to enter is answer this: What is an up & up product that you have been wanting to try, but haven’t gotten the chance to yet?

 

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  1. Renae says

    October 22, 2014 at 5:57 am

    I would like to try the up and up brand diapers now after reading this.

  2. Stephanie Phelps says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:15 am

    I have not gotten to use the diapers or the wipes and am looking forward to doing so in the near future!

  3. Stephanie Phelps says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:17 am

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/524942454639050752

  4. Athena R says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:10 am

    I have not tried the new cotton enhance Up & Up diapers or the botanical wipes. My son is still in diapers, so I would love to try both of these products. I typically use Huggies, but if these work as well, I would switch in a heartbeat to save money.

  5. Athena R says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/GoddessFoodie/status/524956350141325312

  6. Ashley Allen says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:29 am

    I have always wanted to try their baby bath and paper towels. If I win, maybe I will 😉

  7. Georgia Monroe says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:51 am

    I have never tried the diapers or wipes but after reading your experience I would like to! I CD here at home but for trips I use disposable.

  8. Vanessa D. says

    October 22, 2014 at 10:21 am

    I have been wanting to try Up & Up’s line of cleaning products! We have become so used to only buying Clorox and Lysol brand cleaning products but keep hearing great things about the Up & Up products!

  9. Emily says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:02 am

    We use their saline solution quite a bit and love it. Checking out different diapers since having our little one and was cautious to try the up and up diapers. . Next time we’re at Target, which is a LOT lately, going to pick some up to try along with the wipes. Have tried a name brand “natural” wipe and not 100%sold on it so will definitely try the up and up brand wipes.

  10. Kelly D says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I have been wanting to try the Up & Up mouthwash to see how it compares to my usual brand.

  11. Kelly D says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:19 am

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/524988295764525057

  12. Audrey C says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:45 am

    I see so many of my friends’ kids wearing the up and up diapers you mentioned and would love to give those a try. I also know target sells some cloth, and I’m interested in starting to CD, but I’m afraid of the up front cost and me not liking it after spending so much on a pile of cloth. Eek.

  13. Lyndsey says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try the up&up diapers! Last time we used pampers. . . expensive. I’m due again in two weeks and could really use some!

  14. Lisa Brown says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I want to try the cleansing towelettes for sensitive skin

  15. Lisa Brown says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    my tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/525014854990827521

  16. Brooke says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Give yourself a break and go with the disposable! You’re a great momma and the Up&Up diapers are amazing (I use them on my son). I would sell your cloth diapers. That way another mom can get great use out of them and you can just relax and enjoy life. Before you know it, your youngest will be potty trained and none of it will even matter anymore. 🙂

  17. Lauren says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Hmmm, I feel like I’ve used every single Up and Up product ever made haha. But, I think I might have to give those wipes a try! After I check their rating on the Skin Deep Cosmetics Database 🙂

  18. Georgia Monroe says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Not sure what CD system you use, but we do the prefolds and covers and I am finding it pretty easy to mange. I have 6 or so Covers and almost 50 prefolds and I do a load twice a week. I also don’t fold the prefolds, just pile them in a basket. Just a thought for you! 🙂

  19. Elena says

    October 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    I have not tried their diapers

  20. Elena says

    October 22, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/525029529354395649

  21. sara haaf says

    October 22, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I don’t think there are any up and up products I have yet to try, I am a total Target Addict!

  22. Brianna says

    October 22, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    I already love Target and almost everything Up & Up I have tried has been awesome! Can’t wait to try out the new cotton based diapers, I’m already an Up & Up diaper lover so I’m sure they will be great!

  23. Jasmine Lawrence says

    October 22, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    I use the wipes but have not had a chance to try the diapers!

  24. Mami2jcn says

    October 22, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    I haven’t tried the cleansing towelettes.

  25. Mami2jcn says

    October 22, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/525045676854345730

  26. Alie says

    October 22, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    I never cloth diapered because my sister’s kids REEKED of pee all the time. that was enough to sway me past the bright colors and into disposables.

  27. Melinda Jackson says

    October 22, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    The wipes sound amazing

  28. becca h says

    October 22, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    I only used Huggies with my now 8 year old daughter, but I have heard great things about their diapers from several others as well as you! Can’t wait to try for myself and see how they compare!

  29. Natalie says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/525060482450063360

  30. Natalie says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    I have been wanting to try the target up and up moisturizing hand soap to see how it compares to name brand.

  31. Jill says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    We are venturing into solids now, so I am curious about the up & up baby food pouches!

  32. Breana Sanders says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    https://twitter.com/unicornbreeee/status/525064301909118977

    I really want to try the up & up diapers and wipes for my baby. We were considering cloth but continue to hear. I gurnard stories so we are leaning towards hypoallergenic disposables instead.

  33. barbara n says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    I have been wanting to try the up and up Apricot Blemish Scrub

  34. megan w. says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    We love the up and up diapers! And now that you’ve mentioned the botanical wipes I want to try those!

  35. Bethany says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    I’ve actually never tried the up & up diapers but I love target and I think I’ll need to now! I use cloth diapers as well (except overnight) and now that I’m pregnant with my second I’m wondering what I’ll do too…

  36. Kaley Moore says

    October 22, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    I love the Up&Up diapers; I started using them when my son was four months old after developing a bad rash from huggies. I’ve never looked back! (Okay, once, when I tried the Honest Company’s freebies… but switched back to my favorite). The quality and price are awesome and I love that they have improved the product.
    I have never tried the Up & Up bandaids/bandages. My kids are constantly getting scrapes, so this would be something new that I would love to try.

  37. Maureen says

    October 22, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    I would love to try the sensitive wipes.

  38. heather says

    October 22, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    I have not yet tried their diapers but I love their other products great quality and price.

  39. Jessica says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I want to try their flushable wipes! Yay pottytraining! I agree that these diapers are awesome, and I also stopped using my cloth stash in the months before potty training. It’s a tough call!

  40. Whitney R. says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I would like to try these diapers for my newborn due this Christmas!

  41. Vicky says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    I’d love to try Up and Up’s cleaning products!

  42. Melissa S says

    October 22, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    For my entry: I haven’t tried many of the up&up products, mostly because I try to avoid going to Target or I spend too much money. If I had $100 to spend on up&up products, I would most likely buy diapers because that’s what we’re using the most of right now.

    My 3rd baby is only a week or two younger than your baby, and I have cloth diapered all my children. This baby has kicked my butt though and I am WAY more lax about it. With my first I cloth diapered her all the time, at night, going out, etc. And you really can’t go much more than a couple hours with them because they do soak through. That is my biggest complaint. I can deal with the laundry. But my daughter would get ammonia burns from wearing cloth diapers overnight no matter what I tried to do to clean them, different materials, etc. So with my second, I just cloth diapered during the day and at home. If we were going to be out and about for most of the day, then I would just do disposables. Always disposables at night. Now with my third, I kinda just do it here and there. She is getting too big for her newborn cloth diapers and my 2nd refuses to be potty trained, so I’m kind of running short on them (mostly that’s just an excuse). I haven’t used my cloth wipes in forever. Today she wore disposables all day. Sometimes I’m too lazy to go upstairs to grab a cloth diaper, so I just use a disposable if they’re downstairs already. Sometimes I just don’t want to deal with a bulky diaper, or changing her clothes because I left the cloth diaper on too long. I had a lot of diapers given to me when my daughter was born, so I kind of had the excuse to be lazy. I hate to spend money on diapers when I have cloth diapers that are already paid for.

    I would say keep the cloth diapers and use them when you can, but don’t sweat it when you don’t.

  43. steve weber says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try any of the dental products.

  44. Julie Wood says

    October 23, 2014 at 6:08 am

    I want to try the Makeup remover wipes! I have seen them, but have not bought them yet. I have to try these!

  45. Julie Wood says

    October 23, 2014 at 6:08 am

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/525272569742491648

  46. Sandra says

    October 23, 2014 at 9:23 am

    Up and Up dish detergent

  47. Elle says

    October 23, 2014 at 10:14 am

    I have wanted to try the Up & Up generic medications for things like the common cold or sinus issues and compare to other brands.

  48. Elle says

    October 23, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/525334165009362944

  49. the cape on the corner says

    October 23, 2014 at 11:25 am

    i think i’d like to try some of their household cleaners. thanks.
    b

  50. Anna Pry says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    i’ve been wanting to try up & up diapers to save some money, will have to do it if they’re as good as i’ve heard [email protected]

  51. Anna Pry says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/dapryz5/status/525400757806178304 [email protected]

  52. amanda says

    October 23, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    new diapers and chapstick. My lips are so dry. 🙂

  53. Shannon says

    October 23, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    Just subscribed to Up and Up diaper and wipes delivery to our front door!

  54. Anel says

    October 27, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    Even though I am going to be using cloth diapers, I would try the new cotton enhanced diaper that is softer for my baby, because sometimes life happens and you can’t get to the laundry, have to travel far, or whatever it may be. Finding a system that works best for you is the way to go! Thank you!!!

  55. Anel says

    October 27, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    I tweeted! Thanks! https://twitter.com/anelw4/status/526844536317034496

  56. Kristen Varner says

    October 27, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    My favorite up & up product is their diapers.

  57. Christy says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    I love all the up&up cleaning products. I would like to try skincare.

  58. Jo @ Let's Face the Music says

    October 28, 2014 at 2:40 am

    I would try the disinfecting wipes and kitchen bags since there are no babies in the household now. Lovely giveaway. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music

  59. Jessie C. says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    I would like to try up & up Lemon and Fresh Scent Disinfecting Wipes
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  60. Jessie C. says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/527293566096121856

  61. Lauren H says

    October 29, 2014 at 7:10 am

    I would like to try the up and up brand diapers now after reading this. Thanks for the recommendation!

  62. Rebecca Orr says

    October 30, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    I have tried the target diapers in the past and have nothing bad to say about them. They worked well on my daughter. I am pregnant again and would be purchasing more if I won. I plan to do a combination of cloth and disposables; which is what I did with my son and my daughter.

  63. ANGEL JACKLYN says

    November 2, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    I’D LIKE TO TRY THE DIAPERS TOO BASED ON ALL THESE POSITIVE REVIEWS! THANKS!

  64. ANGEL JACKLYN says

    November 2, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/529063234427686912

  65. valerie (aka ruby) sobus says

    November 2, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    i’ve always wanted to try up&up’s cosmetics/toiletries but my skin is so sensitive i’ve always been somewhat nervous to!

  66. Susan Smith says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    I have been wanting to try the Target up & up diapers to save some money

  67. Susan Smith says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/529449826048827392

  68. Aleksandra Nearing says

    November 4, 2014 at 11:25 am

    I haven’t tried any of the up and up beauty products. I’d like to try the nail polish remover.

  69. Cindy says

    November 6, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    I have not tried their diapers and toilet paper.

  70. Cindy says

    November 6, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    https://twitter.com/benz1171/status/530448004969271296

  71. Lauren E. says

    November 6, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    Ive been wanting to try their laundry detergents and see how they compare

  72. maria cantu says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    I would like to try their shampoo.

  73. D Schmidt says

    November 9, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    I have really been wanting to try the diapers and training pull ups.

  74. D Schmidt says

    November 9, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    tweeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/531534991151222784

  75. Deborah Anderson says

    November 9, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    up & up carpet and upholstery cleaner. I’ve been meaning to try it. I think it will work just as well or better and cheaper too!

  76. tina m says

    November 10, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    i want to try their diapers.

  77. tina m says

    November 10, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/531889291610189824

  78. Mariel says

    November 10, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    For my entry: I am expecting my first baby in February and would love to try Up & Up diapers from Target!

  79. sherri crawford says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    i want to try the wipes

  80. Cynthia C says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    I have been wanting to try the Up & Up body wash.

  81. Cynthia C says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/532636923215753216

  82. Rebekah says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    After reading this I think I need to give up&up cotton diapers a chance! Can’t wait to try!:)

  83. Kerry says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:04 am

    The eye serum!

  84. Kerry says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/533430370335596544

  85. Gina M says

    November 15, 2014 at 8:16 am

    I have been wanting to try their disinfecting wipes!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  86. Gina M says

    November 15, 2014 at 8:16 am

    tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/533639731901263873

  87. meredith says

    November 15, 2014 at 10:30 am

    I havent tried their diapers or wipes yet!

  88. meredith says

    November 15, 2014 at 10:31 am

    https://twitter.com/mermont84/status/533673586758676482

  89. e michelle says

    November 15, 2014 at 11:42 am

    I have been wanting to try some of the products from the honest company and see if they are really what they say they are!

  90. Ashley Tucker says

    November 16, 2014 at 12:56 am

    The Up&UP diapers! I plan to try them when my son is born!

  91. Ashley Tucker says

    November 16, 2014 at 12:56 am

    https://twitter.com/ajoy1332/status/533891408696840192

  92. Barbara M says

    November 16, 2014 at 1:05 am

    I’ve been wanting to try the Botanical Wipes – thank you.

  93. Barbara M says

    November 16, 2014 at 1:05 am

    Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/533893013160747010

  94. Wanda McHenry says

    November 16, 2014 at 1:59 am

    I’ve been wanting to try the hand sanitizer.

  95. Wanda McHenry says

    November 16, 2014 at 2:00 am

    https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/533907464744620032

  96. OFG says

    November 16, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    Up & Up diapers!

  97. OFG says

    November 16, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/534105634619158528

  98. Betty C says

    November 16, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try some of the laundry and cleaning products. If I can get a quality product and save money what’s not to love?

  99. Betty C says

    November 16, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/534169135735783424

  100. Laura J says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    I have wanted to try their No Tear 3 in 1 kids wash, but have not had a chance yet. We love the Up and UP diapers and wipes!

  101. Laura J says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    Here is my tweet
    https://twitter.com/ilovemybeagle22/status/534544649356967936

  102. rachel says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    Their garbage bags == I think they’d be great and want to give them a whirl.

  103. Denise L says

    November 20, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try their hand sanitizer, but haven’t had a chance yet.

  104. Neiddy says

    November 20, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try the up & up cleansing towelettes

  105. Neiddy says

    November 20, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    tweeted -https://twitter.com/neiddy_ruiz/status/535543638772965376

  106. angie says

    November 21, 2014 at 10:26 am

    I have actually not tried anything in this brand, so the sky is the limit for me! LOL I will say that, in looking at their website, I would really like to try the Up & Up Cotton Ovals – 50 Count.

  107. angie says

    November 21, 2014 at 10:26 am

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/535846063681187842

  108. Amanda Sakovitz says

    November 22, 2014 at 10:02 am

    I would love to try their hand soap

  109. Annette says

    November 22, 2014 at 11:37 am

    I’ve been wanting to try the up & up wipes.

  110. Annette says

    November 22, 2014 at 11:38 am

    https://twitter.com/ThatTuxedoCat/status/536226794781683712

  111. Ellie Wright says

    November 22, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    I haven’t tried them yet, but with a new granddaughter, I intend to try the baby wipes soon.

  112. Thomas Murphy says

    November 22, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I want to try the up & up wipes.

  113. Thomas Murphy says

    November 22, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/536276503068409856

  114. Sarah L says

    November 22, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    I like their wipes. Good product for the money. I want to try the body wash.
    Thanks for the contest.

  115. Sarah L says

    November 22, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    https://twitter.com/slehan/status/536308843752337408


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