Cloth Diapering - An Old Tradition That"s Making a Big Green Comeback!
As parents become more interested in making healthy choices - Cloth Diapers become more and more mainstream.
If you've never used them before you may not be familiar with how they work or maybe you can't imagine how you would use them and clean them.
Many manufacturers have created tools and new styles that make using them easier than ever.
Want to know a little more? Here are a few different cloth nappies to get acquainted with: Diapers that are used with Diaper Covers: To go under a water-proof cover (that serves as a protective shield for your furniture, baby's clothes, your lap, etc).
These days diaper covers are made with Velcro or snap closure.
No pins like the old days! The absorbent nappies that pair with diaper covers come in a few different styles: Prefolded: Very simple, basic, and economical choice.
Simply prefold a cloth into the right shape and stuff it into a diaper cover.
Fitted: These are easier to fit as the name would suggest because they are fitted to cover your baby as a disposable would.
They also snap or Velcro shut to stay in place.
Be aware they aren't lined with waterproof material so you will need to complete the look with a diaper cover.
Contoured: These go inside a diaper cover like prefolded ones but they are a little less bulky.
They are cut to shape around your baby's body.
Cloth Diapers that don't need a Diaper Cover: Yes - they exist! This is a good choice for when baby is with the sitter or in child care for hours at a time.
These cloth diapering systems have a waterproof layer build into them so there aren't as many parts to deal with making it easier for child care providers to figure out.
All In One: This is perhaps the most "disposable-like".
It is a one-piece diaper that has a waterproof layer and an absorbent layer all in one.
Pocket Diapers: These are similar to the all in ones but they require you to put an absorbent liner into them.
The liner comes out with you wash it.
You can choose liners with different absorbency levels to switch the absorbency according to your child's needs.
What is a "Doubler"? You can add an additional liner to any of these diapers to double your protection against leaks.
Many manufacturers make organic cotton or hemp liners called "doublers".
There are even disposable liners that are extremely affordable.
It's easier than you think...
Using these different types of diapering systems will help you establish how different types have uses for your different needs.
Many starter sample packs will give you a variety to start out with so you can try different styles.
No matter which ones you choose, the initial expense of purchasing a cloth diapering system will be much less than purchasing disposable diapers for the life of your baby till they are potty trained.
Not only are these cloth nappies extremely affordable, they are a healthy choice for your baby and the environment!
If you've never used them before you may not be familiar with how they work or maybe you can't imagine how you would use them and clean them.
Many manufacturers have created tools and new styles that make using them easier than ever.
Want to know a little more? Here are a few different cloth nappies to get acquainted with: Diapers that are used with Diaper Covers: To go under a water-proof cover (that serves as a protective shield for your furniture, baby's clothes, your lap, etc).
These days diaper covers are made with Velcro or snap closure.
No pins like the old days! The absorbent nappies that pair with diaper covers come in a few different styles: Prefolded: Very simple, basic, and economical choice.
Simply prefold a cloth into the right shape and stuff it into a diaper cover.
Fitted: These are easier to fit as the name would suggest because they are fitted to cover your baby as a disposable would.
They also snap or Velcro shut to stay in place.
Be aware they aren't lined with waterproof material so you will need to complete the look with a diaper cover.
Contoured: These go inside a diaper cover like prefolded ones but they are a little less bulky.
They are cut to shape around your baby's body.
Cloth Diapers that don't need a Diaper Cover: Yes - they exist! This is a good choice for when baby is with the sitter or in child care for hours at a time.
These cloth diapering systems have a waterproof layer build into them so there aren't as many parts to deal with making it easier for child care providers to figure out.
All In One: This is perhaps the most "disposable-like".
It is a one-piece diaper that has a waterproof layer and an absorbent layer all in one.
Pocket Diapers: These are similar to the all in ones but they require you to put an absorbent liner into them.
The liner comes out with you wash it.
You can choose liners with different absorbency levels to switch the absorbency according to your child's needs.
What is a "Doubler"? You can add an additional liner to any of these diapers to double your protection against leaks.
Many manufacturers make organic cotton or hemp liners called "doublers".
There are even disposable liners that are extremely affordable.
It's easier than you think...
Using these different types of diapering systems will help you establish how different types have uses for your different needs.
Many starter sample packs will give you a variety to start out with so you can try different styles.
No matter which ones you choose, the initial expense of purchasing a cloth diapering system will be much less than purchasing disposable diapers for the life of your baby till they are potty trained.
Not only are these cloth nappies extremely affordable, they are a healthy choice for your baby and the environment!
