cloth.

when i was pregnant brandon mentioned a couple times using cloth diapers. i immediately dismissed it saying it was gross and too much work. he didn't really push it and i never really looked into it. then we had finley, went through diapers like it was nobody's business and i started to rethink. i did a lot of research about the benefits-- for finley, our wallet, and the earth. Then I ordered a trial pack from jillian's drawers (send you 12 brand new diapers of different styles to try for 21 day, return them and get your money back-- except shipping). I also borrowed one from a friend who loves cloth diapering. She stepped me through how to wash them and other things I'd need. Not only did she let me borrow a diaper, but also a wet bag and a wet/dry bag. Anyways, after using them for about 2 weeks we've decided to take the plunge. I've read lots of reviews of different kinds, but what it really comes down to is personal preference. So here's what we're trying:

FuzziBunz- pocket diaper, meaning you stuff in an insert. when i change her diaper i take the whole thing off, take the insert out and put both pieces in the wet bag. these are nice b/c they dry pretty quickly, not too bulky and size-wise should last her till she's potty trained. plus they come in great solid colors. the fleece inside is super soft so she's gotta love that against her tush. :)

Flip- cover. these actually might be my favorite. they make the most sense to me. it's a cover with an insert. when i change her you take the insert out, put that in the wet bag and reuse the cover with a new insert. money wise this seems to be a good move. the covers can be used multiple times during the day (as long as it's not dirty, although you can just wipe it down). this one can also be used till she's potty trained.

GroVia- grovia has several styles and the one we got is a shell/cover. basically like flips, but the material is different so if it gets dirty i can't just wipe it down. it has an insert that snaps in which is nice. this too will fit till she's potty trained.

 BumGenius- all in one (AIO). we don't have any of these yet although they were part of the trial and i did like them. AIO are just like a disposable diaper except you wash it and reuse it. there's no stuffing, but that also means it takes a bit longer to dry b/c they don't come apart (unlike pockets). we'll probably get some to have.

Alva- i'm ordering some of these. they are cheap cheap cheap. maybe too good to be true. people seem to love them, but i'm gonna just order a couple and see for myself. they're an all in one, like bumgenius.

i'm really excited to make the switch. i can totally see how it can be addicting (there are tons of awesome prints) so i have to keep in mind that part of this is to save some money and not go crazy buying more than we really need. that's also why i picked gender neutral so we can use them again for the next one. i mean, i of course bought some girly ones, but not ALL of them. and it's really not that much more work to change her. we wash them after she goes to bed, i get them all ready in the morning and we're good to go. we still use disposables at night. partly b/c we still have quite a few and partly b/c i don't trust a cloth one for 12 hrs yet. another challenge accepted. :)