7th Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge - Day 5: Open Topic #flatschallenge

It's Day 5 of the 7th Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge! If you're new to the Challenge, please read more about what's going on this week as families all over the world will be diapering their babies with flat diapers and handwashing for a whole week. Today's topic is open! You are free to share anything you want about the Flats and Handwashing Challenge. A few years ago, my husband wrote a post about his perspective. Have a great DIY? Share that! It's totally up to you! I can't wait to see what everyone shares today!

On a side note, Samuel graduated from his cranial remolding helmet this week! It was a stinky, sweaty three months, but we're so glad to say goodbye to his helmet! How adorable does he look in a flat and no helmet? I love being able to kiss on his sweet head now!

There are almost 200 families all over the world taking part in the Flats Challenge, some of them have been doing this all 7 years! I love to hear the discussions about how these mamas are changing things up year to year to really challenge themselves. From not using a diaper sprayer, to only using a stash that costs less than $25. Ya'll inspire me! I love your passion! 

So today, I'm going to share some of the posts that have been shared on social media. There's so many great posts out there that there's no way I could highlight them all. You can see more on Instagram. 

#flatschallenge #flatsandhandwashingchallenge #flats #flatschallenge

A post shared by SAM (@s.a.m.5.24.9) on May 17, 2017 at 12:33pm PDT

Day 2 of #flatschallenge Enlist help #bringingflatsback #toddlersofinstagram

A post shared by Shannon Xenos (@simplexity85) on May 16, 2017 at 11:56am PDT

So, because potty training is one of our goals this year it may very well be my last opportunity to participate in the 7th Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge. From today through Sunday 5/21, no washer, no dryer, no problem! I will do my best to update every day to keep all of you in the loop! #bringingflatsback #flatschallenge #diaperjunkies #diaperrite #blackwomendoclothdiaper #clothdiapers #makeclothmainstream

A post shared by Evelyn Arnold (@medicenchula) on May 15, 2017 at 9:59pm PDT

PD cotton fleece flat OTB. #flatschallenge #bringingflatsback #makeclothmainstream #clothnappies #clothdiapers @poopsydaisybumwraps

A post shared by Marisa H (@hippiesafari) on May 15, 2017 at 6:38am PDT

Hey Karen @greenmtndiapers I tried the "like a prefold" fold for flats off your website. This is a cool fold, especially for just "airing out" without a cover. Pins are courtesy of you all at GMD. #mygmdbaby #flatschallenge

A post shared by Emily Griffie (@griffie.emily) on May 15, 2017 at 7:56pm PDT

Day 2 of the #flatschallenge is what's in your stash? Our full time stash is flats anyways so I'll name our stash. We have 18 GMD muslin flats, 24 GMD birdseye flats and 6 bamboo flats. We als9 have about a dozen flannel receiving blankets we've collected and used as flats over tge years. For wipes we use 48 osocozy cloth wipes and spray with kisslauvs diaper lotion potion. Covers include 9 thirties duo wrap, 5 flips, 2 Bummis pull ons, and a Disana wool cover. This may sound like a lot but, we use flats for all kinds of other things (especially the muslins) like for a baby towel, underpaid in changing table, Nursing cover, blankie, and the list goes on. We are to put the cost in this post. This stash was right around 300 dollars but I have way more than I need. Plus, this was purchased over a long period of time and half of the items are currently being used in the 2nd baby! #mygmdbaby #flatsforthewin #bringflatsback

A post shared by Emily Griffie (@griffie.emily) on May 16, 2017 at 7:38pm PDT

Theo and his daddy kept me company while I hung up our diaper laundry to "Line Dry". Only used three covers yesterday. It looks like it might rain so I don't know how dry they'll get! #MrTheodoreForest #FlatsandHandwashingChallenge #FlatsChallenge #bringflatsback #instafun #kellyscloset #photochallenge #lovemykellyscloset #day17 #thirsties #teamthirsties

A post shared by Melissa Joy (@miss_melissa_joy) on May 17, 2017 at 12:42pm PDT

Follow these mamas on Instagram and be sure to tag all of your posts with the #flatschallenge hashtag.

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