Improved Soaker

The wool "longies" soakers were lacking in "trunk capacity," so to speak. The rise in the rear of the longies was not sufficient to cover up the diaper.

This usually isn't a problem, as the diapers don't get wet in the rear, but it didn't look good or comfortable. You can see my modification easily on this one because I used a contrasting color of wool for the addition. It's done in "sock monkey" heel style. I cut a piece of wool out of a sweater in an eye shape, 4" tall to give 2" more rise (1/2" seam allowance. It looks like more than 2" but it did take 1" from the lighter colored original soaker fabric as well as 1" from the darker fabric). I then cut a slit in the butt of the soaker, where this gets sewn in. It worked so well. I'm glad that eyeballing it worked as well as it did. I saved the paper template for future reference. The seam had to be extended off the side of the fabric addition in the same fashion as a dart (that's what it really is anyway).

Pictures, of course. And, we don't tuck the shirt into the diaper cover, of course, but he had g-diapers on under this onesie-type shirt on this day. And that's convenient for being able to see the waistband and its location easily as well.

See? It sits so much more nicely on him and appears to be far more comfortable as well. Hooray! The blue one has lots of rise (I could take in the front, but I don't think I will). I need to finish making this modification to the other one that sorely needs it (the dark brown one), wash and lanolize them (it's time), and get our swiffer baby back in wool longies! Actually, I think that some of his regular pants collect more dog hair and floor grime than these do. Or at least they show it more. I suppose an option would be to clean the floor more regularly.

Floppy Sleeper

I did find the camera by the way. Good thing too, as we had to use it for work today! But it's in the car, so you get another old pic.

We keep trying out little tiny chairs in stores. They're so amusing. He's not going to be able to get out of one safely yet, but they're so dang cute.

Today was a big day in the city. When Ian gets too tired (but of course you can't sleep when it's so entertaining to look around!) he won't sit in a cart while we're shopping. So, the sling works well for that because he's being held. And he might be able to doze off there. Someday.

For the last few days, Ian has been falling asleep in a strange fashion. When John rocks him down, he rests his head in John's elbow, and is held horizontally across his chest. He settles down and starts to nod off. Then the flopping begins. Other arm. Upright, back to John. Upright, chest to chest. Lying down across the lap, face down (butt in the air of course). Back to sideways in arms. Back to the other side. And the first side again. It goes on and on! When I get him down for a nap or bed, he often needs to flop some and when that's evident, we head for the rocking chair after he nurses. Silliest boy.

We need to strip the diapers again. We've been dealing with a bit of ammonia smell (they shouldn't smell. There's some build-up of sorts) for a few weeks at least, and it's suddenly gotten worse. I think that may be just the last load or two - we're not sure. He woke up screaming last night, and I suspect that the ammonia may have bothered him. We changed his diaper, and he slept from 12:45 until 6:15!! We may change more dipes in the night, or possibly add a stay-dry fleece liner. He's never complained about being soggy all night, but he might sleep a bit better if he were more comfortable. He's not had any rashes at all lately, but he gets his nakey time regularly, morning and night.

He's such a flirt lately too. He smiles at people and shyly turns away. He gets smiles from just about everyone we meet. Well, all of the ladies anyway. What a charmer.