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EcoPosh Wool Diaper Cover |
7. QUESTION: Is it important the diaper/cover be breathable? Diaper rash can be a problem for my baby.
All-in-one diapers tend not to be breathable, so if your baby needs frequent airing due to diaper rash . . . you may be better off with a two-part diapering system.
SUGGESTION: If you prefer to purchase all-in-one diapers, get an additional dozen without covers - to use when baby's bottom gets rashy. Or try one of the all-in-ones with a breathable covers, like Imagine Pocket Snap Diaper. EcoPosh Wool Diaper Cover are totally breathable, so are an excellent way to reduce diaper rash.
If diaper rash is caused by urine contact, and frequent changes and stay-dry fleece liners don't seem to help, trying wiping a layer of Un-petrolium® Jelly on your baby's bottom at each diaper change.
8. QUESTION: What are the other disadvantages of All-in-One diapers?
Attached waterproof covers tend to result in a less thorough cleaning through the layers, since dirt and bacteria can become trapped. Further, this type of diaper tends to take longer to dry, since the dryer heat can only pass through one side of the diaper.
SUGGESTION: Imagine Pocket Snap Diaper have the diaper part unattached, which greatly improves cleaning and drying. Try using a Velcro® or snap-closing covers, such as Thirsties Diaper Wrap and OsoCozy Chinese Prefold Diapers. Once the diaper is folded and placed in this type of cover, it goes on as easily as an all-in-one - yet comes apart for easy cleaning and quick drying.
9. QUESTION: Does owning your own washer and dryer make a difference?
WonderWash |
Owning your own full-size machines makes laundering your cloth diapers simple! If you plan to wash every day or so, you'll only need to buy 1 to 2 dozen diapers.
If, however, you must take your diapers to a common laundry-room or laundromat - you'll probably want to go longer between wash days. So you will need about 3 to 4 dozen diapers.
SUGGESTION: If you have no access to laundry facilities, a diaper service might be your best option - clean, soft cotton diapers delivered right to your doorstep. Still cheaper than using disposable
diapers! Or you could buy a WonderWash or Wonder Washer - little machines that sit on your countertop and washes a small load in just a few minutes.
10. QUESTION: Since I have to pay for my own Hydro (or use a coin-operated washer and dryer), how can I save money?
If your diapers take longer to dry than 60 minutes - this will add up in extra expense. If you decide to wash every day, remember that several small loads cost more than waiting till you have a full load.
SUGGESTION: Wait to wash until you have 20-24 dirty diapers. Flat diapers dry in just 30-40 minutes. Or, machine-dry your diapers for just 10-15 minutes, then hang to finish drying. Hang up your covers to dry on a drying rack. They usually will still dry with an hour or so.
11. QUESTION: What if I don't have time or desire to fold diapers?
Some parents find folding diapers very therapeutic . . . or they do it while watching TV. But if you have several other children, a very busy lifestyle or work outside the home - you may not have time, or want to fold diapers.
SUGGESTION: Prefolded (OsoCozy Chinese Prefold Diapers) and shaped diapers (Kissaluvs Cotton Fleece Contour Diaper) require very little folding. Just store diapers in a laundry basket as they come out of the dryer. Or try fitted (Kissaluvs Cotton Fleece Fitted Diaper) and all-in-one diapers (Imagine Pocket Snap Diaper), which require no folding at all.
Snappi Cloth Diaper Fasteners |
12. QUESTION: But I hate to use diaper pins!?
Velcro® and snap-closing diapers or covers eliminate the need for pins. Snappi Diaper Fasteners, Boingo Diaper Fastener, or Fairy Diaper Fasteners eliminate pins too. Pins can be managed by most parents, but if you are wanting a speedy, easy fit - try a pinless system. There IS a certain skill required for neat and quick pinning.
SUGGESTIONS: Bummis Whisper Wrap, Proraps, EcoPosh Wool Diaper Cover, etc. and/or Snappi Diaper Fastener eliminate the need of pins.
13. QUESTION: Should I buy one-size-fits-all? Or diapers that come in different sizes? Will one-size diapers really fit until my baby is trained?
Some one-size diapers fit the average baby, but SOME DON'T! Buying one-size diapers can save money over sized diapers, IF THEY FIT. If the babies in your (or your partner's) family tend to be large (i.e. 25+lbs at one year) you'll probably find yourself needing to buy a second set of larger diapers - if you've chosen shaped, fitted or all-in- one diapers.
SUGGESTION: Use flats or prefolds, babies tend not to outgrow these. Use night liners inside Velcro® covers for your newborn instead of a size small diaper, then purchase only the size large diapers. Re-use the night liners when baby wettings get heavier. Or buy the largest fitted diaper, by the crotch depth and waist measurements.
14. QUESTION: My baby has very chubby legs. Can you help?
Some diapers have their elastic so tight around baby's legs, it leaves red marks. The elastic should hold softly while preventing messy leaks.
SUGGESTION: Flats, prefolds and shaped diapers have no elastic to bind your baby's tender skin. Alva fitted diapers have high-cut legs, avoiding this problem. Disana Cloth/knitted Diapers have no elastic, so are perfect for chubby legs.
15. QUESTION: My baby is a very heavy wetter. Any suggestions???
Look for a diaper with over 300 grams of absorbency - with a terrycloth, bamboo or hemp core, or an all-terry diaper, such as Mother-ease Sandy's Cloth Diaper. Or use Thirsties Stay-Dry Duo Inserts!
SUGGESTION: Try Mother-ease Sandy's Cloth Diaper diapers. These are the most absorbent diapers we could find! Double diaper with our thick and thirsty Thirsties Stay-Dry Duo Inserts - made of 5 layers of super-absorbent 55% hemp - 45% organic cotton jersey! This method should last even the heaviest wetter through the night! Just make sure your diapers/covers have a good, snug fit around your baby's legs to prevent leakage.
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Last updated - April 5, 2024
