Cloth diapers - the sequel

Here's the skinny on some of those other cloth diaper questions that I had when starting (and you might have if you're considering cloth):

Overnights: Now that Joseph is bigger, we realized that using the same type of diaper for day and overnight wasn't working anymore, so I investigated overnight options. There are lots of opinions out there, but what we found to work best so far is using the Fuzzibunz covers (since that's all we have! :) but stuffing them with Bigger Weeds hemp prefolds wrapped around the small Fuzzibunz microfiber insert. We also have recently purchased a medium-sized LoopyDo hemp/microfiber insert (recommendation from the Luvaboos' store owner and mom) and really like it - absorbs very well and is easier to assemble and clean than the prefold/insert combo. I’ve ordered some more of them and will be discontinuing use of the prefolds as they are more bulky.

Timing-wise, he’s now in a diaper for 10-12 hours with no bad results that I’m aware of.

Other cloth diapering moms have also recommended Drybees or other special “overnight” diapers. I haven’t tried any of these but if you have comment and tell me what worked for you!

Cleaning: At first, my hesitation about cloth was cleaning (otherwise known as, what to do with the poop?). However, things haven’t been that bad. I will be honest and say that smells are a problem from time to time, but honestly the worst smells have been pee (surprising to me!) and the smell of the diapers when you put them in the washer after they’ve been sitting for a day or so. The poop didn’t really smell that bad, and breastfed poops are pretty mild in terms of volume and leaking. The diapers (covers and inserts) do have some stains on them, but I’m looking forward to sunning them once spring is officially here in Rochester and seeing the dingy diapers turn clean again!

Switching to solids: So far, Joseph LOVES solids. So what has this meant for his diapers? Well, not too much of a change actually - in fact, they’ve actually gotten a little better to change! (Yes, I was surprised too.) Although the poops are bigger (occasionally) and more “formed” (yes, this is the part where I gross you out with TMI!), they actually come off the cover more easily (so far!) and (if caught early) don’t stain as much as some of the breastmilk-only poops did.
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Well, that’s it for my cloth diaper series! I hope you learned something and that you investigate the option seriously if you haven’t done so yet. Good luck and have fun with your diapering adventure!