uses for flats and Pf's

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   Since we're about done with dipes and DH doesn't want more kids i'm the current owner of a TON of prefolds and flats.  I know they're not worth much on FSOT so i'm trying to come up with ways to repurpose them.  So far i've figured out that premium and toddler prefolds make great cate crate liners for trips to the vet.  And i've heard flats make great dish towels.  And i thought i'd make mama cloth or washcloths with my stained bamboo prefolds.  But what else can i do with them?

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jessmomto2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(7) P'insane Yearlong Pinner 1 year 314 days Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Keuka Lake Posts: 7126	Quote Reply Topic: uses for flats and Pf's Posted: 07 Nov 2009 at 11:33am
	Since we're about done with dipes and DH doesn't want more kids i'm the current owner of a TON of prefolds and flats. I know they're not worth much on FSOT so i'm trying to come up with ways to repurpose them. So far i've figured out that premium and toddler prefolds make great cate crate liners for trips to the vet. And i've heard flats make great dish towels. And i thought i'd make mama cloth or washcloths with my stained bamboo prefolds. But what else can i do with them?
	Jess Wife to Rick (5/04) and SAHM to DD (4/02) and DS (10/05). Raising our kids to know and love the Lord.


musicmama Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(8) P'insane Yearlong Pinner 1 year 280 days Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Location: United States Posts: 9972	Quote Reply Posted: 07 Nov 2009 at 2:59pm
	I'd keep a moderate stack around as cleaning rags & all-purpose rags. They are so absorbent, that when our roof was leaking I was using them all over the place and they were awesome.
	Christine DS1 "G"-1/06, DS2 "D"-1/08, #3 due 4/10

jessmomto2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(7) P'insane Yearlong Pinner 1 year 314 days Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Keuka Lake Posts: 7126	Quote Reply Posted: 07 Nov 2009 at 5:09pm
	I had thought about putting a PF under the water dish since the cats are always playing in it. Good idea!
	Jess Wife to Rick (5/04) and SAHM to DD (4/02) and DS (10/05). Raising our kids to know and love the Lord.

3boysMom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(28) P'insane Yearlong Pinner 1 year 4 days Joined: 16 Nov 2008 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 11167	Quote Reply Posted: 08 Nov 2009 at 8:41pm
	Sew and fold and make "sock" puppets with the kids. Or doll clothes/bedding. I know it's great if you can find your own uses, but you could donate them to miracle diapers or something similar. Or the pet worthy ones to maybe an animal shelter.
	Samantha Dylan-9, Raymie-5, Riley-12 mths Surviving our 3rd deployment SHOP

Tornado Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(33) P'insane Yearlong Pinner 1 year 143 days Joined: 29 Jun 2008 Location: Lurking Posts: 7511	Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2009 at 8:36am
	I lay one of my little ones between the tank and bowl on my toilet for the ones who tend to "over-spray", or just down right miss the bowl. Works great as they are so absorbent!
	Being Selfish, and only making things for my own kiddos

jessmomto2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(7) P'insane Yearlong Pinner 1 year 314 days Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Keuka Lake Posts: 7126	Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2009 at 9:09am
	Great idea Tornado! DS does still have aiming trouble once in a while.
	Jess Wife to Rick (5/04) and SAHM to DD (4/02) and DS (10/05). Raising our kids to know and love the Lord.

yausers_2005 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'insightful Member Rating(1) Perennial Pinner 2 years 67 days Joined: 15 Sep 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1680	Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2009 at 4:17pm
	my mom kept our old prefolds to use as cleaning rags - slowly using up a few at time - I think they lasted her 20+ years! lol Maybe you could see if there's anyone you could donate them to - post on craigslist or something for someone who really wants to cloth diaper, but doesn't have any money?
	Anna Mommy to Austin (July '07) and LO coming January '10!

taycia Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Perennial Pinner 3 years 44 days Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Location: MONTANA!!! Posts: 4239	Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 2009 at 12:55pm
	the Toddler PF that my DD will never need (DS was and still is a BIG boy, DD is a bird in comparison) are used to line our min-pin's crate because he still has 'accidents' over night (especially if the kiddos give him bread or treats after 8pm UGH). All the ratty prefolds are in the 'unpapertowel' bin for messy spills and cleaning.
	Taycia "The surest way for a mother to get her children's attention is to sit down and put her feet up." mommy to Josephine (10-5-02), Izaak (10-3-05), and Hannah (4-19-08)