Blowout survival - cloth diaper cover does its work

It's all about the gussets - the extra layer of elastic that tucks inside the leg holes of the diaper covers. At 6 weeks old, our little pooper finally did a business worthy of the extra tucks.

This is my second  child using cloth diapers. It's hard to convince moms that it's easy, but really it is, especially with the modern products available today. My stash:  half a dozen unbleached india prefolds; a few wool covers; and the highly circulated Thirsties Duo Wrap. These covers have gussets! I also occassionally use snappies to hold the cloth diapers in place, more with the wool covers.

I've come to like the snap design - velcro closures can lose their grip after many washings.

And the Duo Wraps fit great at the newborn stage - and look like they'll keep fitting as she grows.

Walking in Savannah

Dear Little One:

You fix on the tree tops and  sky with your far-off gaze, you're  swaddled close and tight: hot bodies walk under dark green leaves. You smash your nose against me.

My legs are getting stronger from all this walking. We circle blocks and allys. I flex my back muscles too as I hold the weight of you in swathes of stretchy pink jersey.


I wear athletic shoes, and while you napped I squatted a few times to stretch. Plump children need a strong mother.  

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I've never worn the shoes that are supposed to recreate the muscle action of walking on sand. I'd like to find them cheaper than a cnote though. Or relocate to sand.

This is baby carrier/sling I use. Mostly in the "kangeroo" hold. It's a dreamy spot for a newborn.