Cloth Diapering at Night?
Yes you can!
Using cloth diapers at night can be a scary idea. Especially if have already used disposables and have that security of knowing they don't leak. Well you can have that same security at night with cloth. There are many ways to find the right night-time solution for your baby - even if he is a heavy wetter. Here are some night-time solutions that have proven to work for many a mama.
Add A Doubler
You can turn almost any fitted diaper into a night worthy solution just by adding doubler and using a good cover. There are many types of doublers that can work. You can choose from a fleece topped doubler to keep your baby's skin dry or a doubler made just for night use. I have used a fitted and fleece topped hemp doubler with a wool cover quite sucessfully. I would not recommend this for a heavy wetter, however.
Pocket Diapers
Pocket diapers are a great choice for nights because they can be stuffed with as much extra absorbtion as needed for your little one. Not only that, but most pocket diapers often have fleece or suedecloth inners, which give your baby a stay dry feeling all night long.
Fleece pocket diapers are another option. If you use a Malden Mills fleece or a 100% polyester fleece, it will help to keep the moisture inside the diaper. This way you have a breathable pocket diaper. I would recommend adding a little extra absorbtion to this kind of pocket diaper, because fleece isn't as bulletproof as PUL.
Night-Time Fitteds
There are many fitted diapers designed specifically to meet your night-time needs. These fitteds are made with more absorbant layers than usual and have the option to add extra doublers. Bamboo and hemp are popular choices for night-time diapers because they are especially absorbant, and bamboo has been known for wicking moisture from babies skin. Another choice for a night-time fitted is microfiber. Microfiber is also very absorbant and when wrapped in cotton or bamboo velour, can make for a soft and bullet-proof combo.
Pocket fitteds are another great choice for nights. You can have the breathability of fitteds with the ability to stuff as much absorbancy as you need. These hybrid fitteds are quick-drying and can be a great option for your heavy wetter.You can cover fitteds with either PUL, wool, or fleece covers and have leak free nights.
Wool and Fleece Covers
Wool is a wonderfull night time solution and comes in many forms. You can choose from knitted, interlock, or jersey wool. Wool is breathable, anti-bacterial and bullet-proof. And you can always give it an extra lanoling to make sure it will work ar night.
Fleece covers are a less inexpensive option if you can't afford wool, or if your little one is allergic to wool. Fleece is also breathable, just make sure you get a 100% polyester fleece, to make sure it will help keep moisture in.
With a little experimenting, I'm sure you will find the right night-time solution. With so many options out there, you are sure to find just the right method to help keep your child warm, dry and comfy all night long!
Using cloth diapers at night can be a scary idea. Especially if have already used disposables and have that security of knowing they don't leak. Well you can have that same security at night with cloth. There are many ways to find the right night-time solution for your baby - even if he is a heavy wetter. Here are some night-time solutions that have proven to work for many a mama.
Add A Doubler
You can turn almost any fitted diaper into a night worthy solution just by adding doubler and using a good cover. There are many types of doublers that can work. You can choose from a fleece topped doubler to keep your baby's skin dry or a doubler made just for night use. I have used a fitted and fleece topped hemp doubler with a wool cover quite sucessfully. I would not recommend this for a heavy wetter, however.
Pocket Diapers
Pocket diapers are a great choice for nights because they can be stuffed with as much extra absorbtion as needed for your little one. Not only that, but most pocket diapers often have fleece or suedecloth inners, which give your baby a stay dry feeling all night long.
Fleece pocket diapers are another option. If you use a Malden Mills fleece or a 100% polyester fleece, it will help to keep the moisture inside the diaper. This way you have a breathable pocket diaper. I would recommend adding a little extra absorbtion to this kind of pocket diaper, because fleece isn't as bulletproof as PUL.
Night-Time Fitteds
There are many fitted diapers designed specifically to meet your night-time needs. These fitteds are made with more absorbant layers than usual and have the option to add extra doublers. Bamboo and hemp are popular choices for night-time diapers because they are especially absorbant, and bamboo has been known for wicking moisture from babies skin. Another choice for a night-time fitted is microfiber. Microfiber is also very absorbant and when wrapped in cotton or bamboo velour, can make for a soft and bullet-proof combo.
Pocket fitteds are another great choice for nights. You can have the breathability of fitteds with the ability to stuff as much absorbancy as you need. These hybrid fitteds are quick-drying and can be a great option for your heavy wetter.You can cover fitteds with either PUL, wool, or fleece covers and have leak free nights.
Wool and Fleece Covers
Wool is a wonderfull night time solution and comes in many forms. You can choose from knitted, interlock, or jersey wool. Wool is breathable, anti-bacterial and bullet-proof. And you can always give it an extra lanoling to make sure it will work ar night.
Fleece covers are a less inexpensive option if you can't afford wool, or if your little one is allergic to wool. Fleece is also breathable, just make sure you get a 100% polyester fleece, to make sure it will help keep moisture in.
With a little experimenting, I'm sure you will find the right night-time solution. With so many options out there, you are sure to find just the right method to help keep your child warm, dry and comfy all night long!
