I have a 19m DCG in care. DCM texted me tonight:
"If we switch to cloth dipes with DCG & do it for #2 (DCM is pregnant) would you be ok with that?"
I haven't replied yet.
First, a little history:
-She is currently part time and is going full time next week. DCM drops DCG off at 11:20, usually in a very full disposable diaper. DCG has had some kind of diaper rash consistently the entire time she has been in my care, since July 1st. I have brought this up to DCM, who acted surprised every time.
-DCM is pregnant with sibling, I will have an opening for sibling in my care as of the summer and sibling will be about 10 weeks old when she enrolls.
-DCM is utterly convinced DCG has issues with bowel movements and gives her lots of apple juice, apples and other similar foods to "help" DCG. DCG has 1-2 "bad" poops a week here in my care part time. However, in a disposable diaper they are contained and very manageable.
-DCM often brings DCG without a jacket/hat/socks when it's cold out.
Ok, that being said, I cloth diapered both my children and want to be very supportive of this change. However, I don't feel based on DCM's actions to date that she would be able to supply enough diapers for a day for DCG everyday consistently. I also worry about her ability to sanitize them. I worry about the "apple juice poops" being contained as well. I am comfortable with ME purchasing a cloth diaper system and laundering it -- for a small fee each week.
That being said -
1) What would be an acceptable fee increase to cover this added investment/work? DCG will be at $145 per week when she goes full time this coming week.
2) Can anyone help me with a text reply? I feel like all my replies aren't adequate I've tried. I want to be firm that it is ok, I will supply all cloth diapers, your fee will up to $X amount per week for DCG for my added work with the laundering. Then let her decide.
Help? I am supportive of the change but don't want to deal with diaper shortages and poorly laundered diapers. :confused: THANK YOU!!!!
"If we switch to cloth dipes with DCG & do it for #2 (DCM is pregnant) would you be ok with that?"
I haven't replied yet.
First, a little history:
-She is currently part time and is going full time next week. DCM drops DCG off at 11:20, usually in a very full disposable diaper. DCG has had some kind of diaper rash consistently the entire time she has been in my care, since July 1st. I have brought this up to DCM, who acted surprised every time.
-DCM is pregnant with sibling, I will have an opening for sibling in my care as of the summer and sibling will be about 10 weeks old when she enrolls.
-DCM is utterly convinced DCG has issues with bowel movements and gives her lots of apple juice, apples and other similar foods to "help" DCG. DCG has 1-2 "bad" poops a week here in my care part time. However, in a disposable diaper they are contained and very manageable.
-DCM often brings DCG without a jacket/hat/socks when it's cold out.
Ok, that being said, I cloth diapered both my children and want to be very supportive of this change. However, I don't feel based on DCM's actions to date that she would be able to supply enough diapers for a day for DCG everyday consistently. I also worry about her ability to sanitize them. I worry about the "apple juice poops" being contained as well. I am comfortable with ME purchasing a cloth diaper system and laundering it -- for a small fee each week.
That being said -
1) What would be an acceptable fee increase to cover this added investment/work? DCG will be at $145 per week when she goes full time this coming week.
2) Can anyone help me with a text reply? I feel like all my replies aren't adequate I've tried. I want to be firm that it is ok, I will supply all cloth diapers, your fee will up to $X amount per week for DCG for my added work with the laundering. Then let her decide.
Help? I am supportive of the change but don't want to deal with diaper shortages and poorly laundered diapers. :confused: THANK YOU!!!!
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