I love chatting with all of you. Whether it’s on the phone, or chatting on facebook, or just reading your comments, I just love hearing about what you say about something I wrote, or something I made. I really makes my day.
From some chats, I’ve heard some people say they are thinking of cloth diapers, but they’re not sure what kind to get. So in the mode of a cheesy magazine quiz, here is a “diaper quiz” for you. I’ve never made a quiz before, so it’s pretty darn simple. Let me know (even if you don’t have babes in dipes) what kind of diaper mom you are! I’d love to see even some of you grandmas out there, say which one they would use if they had to do it all over again with today’s options.
Diaper Quiz
1)When it comes to having to waste vs. having something easy and simple…
a) I’d pick easy every day. Hey, it’s tough enough being a mom.
b)As long as it’s not too hard, and saves me money, I’m game.
c) I want to do everything I can for the environment and my pocketbook. If it means more of my time and energy, than that’s what it means.
2)When it comes to touching wet diapers…
a) my hands should not get wet. Period. Ew.
b)I don’t like it, but as a mom I’ve gotten used to having some sort of fluid on me all the time, and I’ve just learned to wash my hands a lot and call it good.
c)It’s just a fact of life, and it doesn’t bother me.
3)When it comes to natural materials…
a)I wear polyester, so I have no problem with my child wearing it.
b)Whether man made or natural, what matters is it lasts and gets the job done!
c)I choose natural, organic, sustainable products whenever they are an option.
4)When it comes to money…
a)I’d like to save money. I may not pick the cheapest route, but as long as I’m spending less than using disposibles, I’m happy.
b)I love a bargin, and will look at all the small print, and see the hidden costs like a bigger energy bill, and accessories. It has to work for my family, but those things are very important to me.
c)Simple often equals cheap. I love the simple life, and think we are often too pampered. If it was good enough for the pioneers, it’s good enough for me.
5) When it comes to time…
a)I would would choose to have short diaper changes and longer washing/drying time. I don’t need more folding. Seriously, I have enough to do!
b)I would rather have short diaper changes, short washing/drying time, and a little folding. I can do that while I watch t.v.
c)I don’t mind the length of diaper changes at all, or folding, as long as it’s cheap, both diaper wise and energy wise. I have the time. That’s what I’m here for.
If you chose mostly “A”
You’re an AIO/AI2 mom. You need simple and easy. Your hands are full and you don’t need one more thing on your plate to do. To you, time is money, and you do not have any more time…or money. You’re hesitant with cloth diapers, but you really want to give it a go. You know yourself, and if it’s not easy, you won’t do it. You’ll find that an extra load of laundry is the only change you’ll have to make. You’re probably loving the colors available and are already coordinating in your head how they will match with different outfits.
If you chose mostly “B”
You’re a fitted/cover (wool or PUL) or pocket mom…or both! You understand that sometimes you just have to get stuff done. Your purse is full of random stuff that your kid needs, and you love to be prepared for anything! You don’t like a lot of work, but you are determined to squeeze every nickel out of a dollar, and if that means you might have to touch the wet part of a diaper, or you have to stuff pockets, than that’s what you’ll do. In fact, you have compared diapers everywhere, and have figured the cost of each including shipping because every penny is important to you. You don’t like fuss, you don’t like leaks, and you don’t like waste. You like having lots of options because as a mom, you need to be flexible.
If you chose mostly “C”
You’re a prefolds/cover (wool or PUL) mom. You love sitting and watching your kids play as you fold prefolds or flats into nice simple piles like a Martha Stewart magazine picture. There’s something calming about it. Whether using Snappis or pins, you love organic, and simple diapering…the way it’s been done for generations. You love things that are vintage and natural. You love cooking from scratch, and have an organic garden and compost pile. You don’t mind folding or pinning or any of that, because that’s just your job and it doesn’t bother you.
signingcharity says
March 19, 2010 at 1:40 pmthat is great! I am going to tell a friend to check this out!
Juliana Abraham says
March 19, 2010 at 1:55 pmAwesome! I’m a pocket mom…how comforting. 😉
Penny says
March 19, 2010 at 2:29 pmI was a pocket mom, but I confess when I have another one I’ll probably be an AO1/A02 mom. (That is, if I get a dryer before the baby is born). Now I just have to convince James to try cloth diapering.
J and K Smith says
March 19, 2010 at 2:33 pmWell done, Gretchen. I landed mostly on Bs and I love Wool\prefolds and pocket diapers. It has taken me time to figure this out by experience and I see the value in this quiz.
Vanessa says
March 19, 2010 at 3:03 pmIf I had the money I would do all fitteds with wool covers, but wool is really spendy, so we have opted for AIO’s. It does save me time and money and they are super trim, so I love it!
Anonymous says
March 19, 2010 at 9:28 pm100% dead on – I’m good with my prefolds. Now I just want better covers. 🙂 Saving up! Thanks for the quiz. ~Heather Krupa
B&B Beginnings says
March 20, 2010 at 2:44 pmGretchen you make me excited to have kids, if for no other reason than to put them in cute diapers…ok that might not be the only reason, but its a fun one
Bethany
Mom says
March 20, 2010 at 11:48 pmWhen you kids were little, I was a C, prefolds folded neatly and evenly and stacked in the diaper stacker, with the Gerber plastic bloomer pants to boot! Now, I think I would lean toward a B. Great quiz!
Angie says
March 21, 2010 at 3:15 amThe quiz was right on for me. I’m a B and we’re looking forward to starting the diaper cycle all over again.
amy + ryan says
March 22, 2010 at 7:58 pmGretchen, this quiz is great! For a year and a half, I’ve been doing prefolds and covers – and the Cs fit me well. But as my life has begun to feel a bit more complicated, I’ve added some fitteds and even a couple AIOs to our stash! The quiz was totally right for me! 🙂