Diaper Changes

We have been searching for the perfect diapers, we wanted the ease of a disposable but the earth-friendliness of a cloth. Finally we feel as though we have found them! They are called, funny enough, Best Bottoms. They were created by a women in New Glarus (just outside of Madison) and manufactured just outside of Chicago. So they are locally produced as well -that wasn't even on our list of requirements but it sure is nice!

We have 8 covers, which will grow with Liam all the way to potty training and 21 inserts. The inserts are made of polyester and cotton. Next to his bum is a fleece layer with a mid-layer that wicks the moist to the cotton layer (furthest from his bum but able to hold a lot of moisture). That way the wet cotton isn't against his bottom giving him a rash.

One of the best things about the diapers is that we can use disposable inserts instead of the cloth ones. So when we are away from home, say at a hotel in St. Louis or the beach in NC, they are a lot easier. We were also able to get some cute colors, maybe in the summer we won't need to wear shorts - just a shirt - to show them off!

Thanks to Mimi who got these for Liam as a gift - definitely something he will use over and over and over and over.....well you get the picture!

A room of one's own

So our little one has always had his room but he had yet to spend a night there. Well, that first night on his own came Friday. It seemed to be more difficult for me than him. He went to sleep and slept for six hours. Last night he seemed to really settle in by sleeping for 11 hours!

He also is waking in the mornings a little differently, I will hear him talking and giggling to himself. It is nice to look into his crib and have a smiling face looking back; much more pleasant than a screaming baby!