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  When I was a baby, my mom sometimes used cloth diapers on me, and back then, a it was a simple square piece of fabric that was pinned up around the legs with safety pins. I can't even imagine the mess that would have made and can easily see why women moved over to disposable diapers the minute they were available.
  What those mothers couldn't have foreseen was how disposable diapers would become such a huge industry that they would eventually become harmful for babies. Now, common disposables are loaded with chemicals that are known to cause problems for your poor babies. The incredibly sad part is that most people don’t know this is going on.
  Luckily, we have options. The irony is that so many mothers are now going back to the retro idea of using cloth, but it’s in a whole new way.
  The world of cloth diapering has come far in the last decade and has now hit such a high that new brands and styles are introduced all the time. Today, cloth diapers look pretty similar to the disposables and are really just as easy to use.
  The problem is that because it's so in, there are a million different terms to describe the diapers, like all-in-ones, all-in-twos, inserts, covers, hybrids, wet pail liners, and one-sized diapers. I put together a page on the most common questions about cloth diapering to help explain everything.
  I had absolutely no idea what any of it meant and basically just decided to try a bunch of different brands and types that were highly rated to figure out what I liked best. Looking back, I actually think that's a great strategy for a new mom. I had to physically try the diaper on my baby before I could see what style of diaper I liked and to see what fit best on her.
  That's another confusing thing... all babies are shaped differently and therefore do better in different types of diapers. What is your favorite for one child may be the worst for a second baby.
  If you don't want to follow my "try one of each" philosophy, you can follow a great recommendation I heard but didn't use... to try out a diaper rental service and see what you like best. Then you can just buy what you like best. Some people do this just for the infant diaper stage and buy their own for when baby is in all-in-one sizes.
  All-in-one diapers: These are some of the most user-friendly diapers because they look just like disposable diapers; they're just made of cloth. They have a "soaker," which is a long strip of cloth made out of anything from cotton to hemp fabric which helps absorb liquid in the diaper. They close with snaps or a type of Velcro, and they typically don't need a cover because they are their own cover, hence the term "all-in-one."
  All-in-two diapers: AI2s are similar to AIOs in shape, but they have an extra soaker piece to enable you to take out that soaked piece of fabric and replace it with another. Obviously this will only be a benefit when there isn't a huge mess in the diaper. The drawback to both all-in-ones and all-in-twos is that they use more fabric, so they can take longer to dry and can be bulkier in clothes, and they are sometimes more expensive.
  Pockets/inserts: Pocket diapers are thinner than all-in-twos and have a slot for you to insert different soakers as needed. For instance, if you're getting baby ready for bed, you could load two inserts into the pocket, and during the day you could go with one. There are tons of different kinds of inserts made with different materials and different absorbency levels.
  I didn't love the Rumparooz I bought because they were so bulky that it was hard to fit bottoms over them, they restricted her movement when she was learning to crawl, and I actually worried about putting her in the car seat in them because they were so bulky that I had to adjust the straps. (This last part sounds neurotic, but you probably have heard that you aren't supposed to put babies in the car seat with bulky jackets because the material will compress during an accident and essentially that's like putting your baby in a way-too-lose buckle.)
  Hybrids: Hybrids are basically covers that you can snap a soaker into and then replace as needed, so they are similar in structure to all-in-twos, but without being a complete diaper in and of itself. If baby gets the cover messy, you can throw it in the wash to clean it.
  I started loving the snaps on hybrids after my baby hit one year and started ripping off her velcro diapers, dancing around in her bare bottom, and announcing to me, "diaper!"
  Fitted diapers: Fitted diapers are simple fabric diapers without any waterproofing, so they need a waterproof cover. I know this sounds like a drag, but some of the fitted diapers are truly all the rage in cloth diapering right now. Their fabric can be incredibly soft and is often absorbent, and they seem to be comfortable for most babies.
  My favorite brand is Good Mama, though I liked these SustainableBabyish below, they just shrunk a bit and she grew out of them quickly.
  Prefolds: Prefolds remind me of the pieces of fabric my mom uses to dust around the house now that she says were our baby diapers so many years ago. Gross. However, the prefolds themselves can be very useful for cloth diapering. Basically, prefolds are a rectangular fabric split into three sections with the middle section made for absorbing liquids. Prefold cloth diapers come in different size and styles and are made to be pinned onto your baby.
  I started using prefolds when I got more into Elimination Communication at night because they were easy to slip in and out of the diaper cover at night (in the dark, with my eyes closed, one hand holding a baby who was nursing while I changed her). My favorite brand is Green Mountain Organic.
  With all the options available, it's nice to have a down-to-earth guide to direct you in the quickest and best cloth diapers for your new baby.
  The SEC East race looked like it was going to be very interesting a few weeks ago. But, now the title may come down to the round robin between South Carolina, Georgia, and Missouri. And, because South Carolina has already defeated Georgia, that means this Saturday’s game between South Carolina and Missouri could determine the division winner…even before we get to October!
  Well, nothing’s locked into place obviously. There’s a lot of football to be played. And, South Carolina lost some margin for error when they lost their SEC opener to Texas A&M. But, that loss won’t hurt them if they win the rest of their games because they’d own tie-breakers over both Georgia and Missouri.
  *The media had been playing up Florida as an improving threat to make things interesting. Then the Gators looked awful in a fortunate overtime win over lowly Kentucky, before absolutely getting obliterated in the stats by Alabama. Maybe Florida can play spoiler. They’re not a contender given their current form.
  *Tennessee impressed with a big early season win over Utah State. But, Utah State turned out to be nothing special. And, a road loss at Oklahoma suggested that the Vols aren’t quite ready to be a dangerous team in the East. Like Florida, they can spring an upset that spoils plans for other teams.
  *Vanderbilt has completely fallen apart this year as their prior head coach left for Penn State at exactly the right time.
  That’s your SEVEN teams! The round robin of South Carolina, Georgia, and Missouri, the potential spoilers Florida and Tennessee, then the likely distant also-rans Kentucky and Vanderbilt. Maybe Kentucky really is equal to Florida and can be a one-game spoiler.
  Missouri spent their first three games overachieving their raw stats thanks to a big turnover advantage and drive efficiency. That disappeared vs. Indiana, who’s a sub-par team from the slumping Big 10. To this point, the Tigers are clearly well behind last year’s team in terms of skill sets and true championship danger. Missouri legitimately won the East, and put on quite a show vs. Auburn in the title tilt. This year’s team lost at home to Indiana!
  Tough to grade Thompson because the team is only 1-3 against market expectations…yet they’re obviously scoring points given the margins above. The quarterback has to get credit when you win a shootout vs. Georgia and score 48 in the letdown spot (granting some cheap points in the mix). Defense has been a legit concern, though facing A&M and Georgia within the first three games of the season would challenge anyone this year. South Carolina clearly has the better offense when you dig deeper into yardage stats. Can you trust their defense to cover as a favorite? They haven’t done it yet in 2014!
  JIM HURLEY may or may not be including this game in his final mix of Saturday bombshells. He does have an inkling of how this one is going to play out. But, NETWORK customers get ONLY THE BEST! You can purchase the final word for Saturday any time before the early kickoffs right here at the website with your credit card. If you have any questions about seasonal packages, or combination packages for football and baseball, call us in the office at 1-888-777-4155. Don’t forget that the baseball playoffs start in just a few days!
  Another college football preview is on tap tomorrow in the NOTEBOOK, when we look at Notre Dame/Syracuse in the most publicized prime time game on the card. You know it’s not a week of TV blockbusters when Notre Dame/Syracuse is the thriller! Maybe we can find some keys to thrill you in that preview. It’s back to the NFL Sunday and Monday when we look at the prime time games featuring New Orleans at Dallas and New England at Kansas City.
  Missouri/South Carolina proves that big things can happen in September. Be sure you’re winning BIG MONEY with proven winner JIM HURLEY!
  That’s right…the only college football game this week matching a pair of ranked teams features #9 Notre Dame visiting #21 Temple Saturday night in a matchup that will be nationally televised by ABC. So…Temple isn’t just in a big game…they’re in the prime time showcase!
  Is Temple really that good? Well, they are undefeated. But, their schedule has been pretty pathetic, and it’s hard to imagine they’d still be unscathed if they played in a major conference. The Vegas line makes that clear…as Notre Dame is a double digit favorite on the ROAD. And, JIM HURLEY’S key indicator stats will make it clear as well. Temple isn’t one of the 25 best teams in the nation. Can they cover the spread Saturday night? Let’s crunch some numbers!
  Notre Dame is still in the national championship discussion because they’re only loss was in a very tough spot to a very good team…and because so many other contenders seem likely to drop at least one game before the end of the season. If the Irish make it to 11-1, with the only loss coming at Clemson…they just might crack the Final Four. Temple hasn’t beaten anybody who matters…but they do have wins that at least garner respect. Temple beat Penn State 27-10, East Carolina 24-14, and Cincinnati 34-26 (though they lost stats badly in the latter). They truly are a serious contender to win the AAC. Solid mid-major.
  Wow…only +0.8 yards-per-play against a pathetic schedule! Temple might actually not even be seen as a top 50 team if they had to play in one of the major conferences. This offense would be in particular trouble against any opponent that can stop the run. Great offensive marks for the Irish this season, even with a backup quarterback playing most of the time. You can see why ND is such a big market favorite. Much better numbers vs. a much tougher schedule.
  You’ll recall that turnovers killed Notre Dame in that Clemson game. That could still be an issue whenever they play away from home. Temple probably needs to win this category to have any chance to compete Saturday night. Honestly, +3 vs. this schedule while running a low risk offense isn’t very good. This may be the game where Temple implodes because they’re so unused to stepping up in class. If they fall behind and have to pass through the second half…it could get ugly.
  It’s rare for oddsmakers to undershoot the mark this much on a public team like Notre Dame. The line’s usually stacked against the Irish. Losing their starting quarterback might have been a red herring. A lot of talent here…and the ability to score enough to cover in normal conditions. Temple’s also been a great value team in their own context. A combined 11-3 ATS for the two combatants…and another reminder that the market misreads many teams in the first half of each football season.
  Similar yardage and TD/INT ratios…but Kizer is doing that against a much tougher schedule. Plus, Kizer is much more accurate in his throws. That’s 53 incomplete passes vs. the tough schedule, compared to 76 misfires for Walker against a much softer defensive challenge. Clear edge to Kizer after you make the schedule adjustment.
  There have been many disagreements already between the market and the polls. Utah being #3 last week sure looks like folly in retrospect. Temple in the Top 25 will probably feel the same way at some point. But, they could make this one very interesting if they get fired up for their highest profile game of the season and play clean football. Talent-wise, it’s a mismatch for the visitor. Notre Dame would be favored by about -14 if this were a postseason bowl…and by about 17 on a Saturday afternoon in South Bend.
  JIM HURLEY always makes sure we preview the best TV matchup here in the NOTEBOOK. But, he won’t release a formal selection in the game unless clear betting value exists for his clients. You can purchase the final word for Saturday’s full college slate right here at the website with your credit card. If you have any questions about extended football service, please call us in the office at 1-888-777-4155. Don’t forget to ask about the World Series and early season NBA when you call…