May 22nd, 2010 • 10:05
How Do Cloth Diapers Work And What Do I Need To Buy?
i want to use cloth diapers on my lil one when they are born but i dont know which are best to get and what exactly to get. I understand you need to buy the prefold and the outer waterproof part..can someone describe to me how this works. Also how many for each baby stage do i need…ie: new born etc etc
May 22nd 2010 • 10:05
by Shut up Obber!!!!
There are also “all-in-ones,” where you just…well, like it says. You don’t need to get separate covers.http://diaperpin.com/ has some good diaper reviews. I am waiting on some all-in-ones from http://clothdiaper.com/ — check them out if you’re interested in that style; they are plain and cheap and reasonably well-reviewed.
May 22nd 2010 • 13:05
by Doodlest
I would recommend joining a cloth diaper group for all sorts of suggestions. There are several on Yahoo!Groups. I made diapers for my cousins and another woman. The pattern below is what I would have used had it been available at the time (it is a one size; fits all sizes).
The prefolds sold in stores are TOTALLY WORTHLESS. They are used for baby burp pads. They are not good enough for holding moisture. If this is the way you want to go, then buy them online.
May 22nd 2010 • 14:05
by Tabbitat
i want to use cloth diapers on my lil one when they are born but i dont know which are best to get and what exactly to get. I understand you need to buy the prefold and the outer waterproof part..can someone describe to me how this works. Also how many for each baby stage do i need…ie: new born etc etc
May 22nd 2010 • 14:05
by JMK
Cloth diapers have SOOOO many options. I haven’t had the babe yet but have narrowed down my options. Honestly though I think our first will be a bit of a test subject in terms of cloth diapering and working with Elimination Communication
My grandmother used cloth but it was so long ago, she used just prefolds and plastic pants, which don’t allow for breath-ability.
My husband and I have chosen to use prefolds, with 100% wool outer wraps, it’s a natural fiber that is very absorbant and fairly low maintainence. I think I will also be using microfiber towels (bought in bulk at Sam’s Club) as a soaker at night as well, we will be cosleeping so the fewer accidents the better. I am part of a diaper Yahoo Group, called sewyourowndiapers but even if you don’t sew (learning) they have awesome ideas for options. Also, if you are interested I am in an Elimination Communication Yahoo Group as well, I figure if I just catch the signals to avoid 1 diaper a day that’s one less to have to be washed!
We will also be asking for 1 or 2 of other types of cloth diapers, such as fleece covers, or some of the brand name types to see if I prefer something else.
Good luck!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sewyourown…http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eliminatio…
May 22nd 2010 • 15:05
by ADB
You want a cloth that can stand up to many many washings, yet stay soft enough to not chafe the little ones bottom. Also with whicking abilities to take the moisture away from the bottoms. You will need pins or sew on Velcro. You need an outer plastic pant to prevent staining of clothes, bedding & what ever they are laying on. As far as number, depends on how often you will be doing laundry. You want more than You think You’ll need, to be safe. Talk to some older ladies they are a wealth of information & have been there. Great job for wanting the best for Your children.
May 22nd 2010 • 15:05
by adayinja
You can either buy:
‘pre-fold system’, which is the nappy and a waterproof outer like the Mothercare Smart Nappy,
‘All-In-Ones’ which are the same as the prefolds but the nappy part doesnt come away from the waterproof outer (these normally take FOREVER to dry)
Or the old fashioned terry toweling nappies.
they say a baby needs changed around 10 times a day, but this depends on the baby so you can’t really be certain on the exact amount you’ll need. Also, how often you want to wash the nappies makes a difference to how many you need to buy.
For example, if your baby needs changed 7times a day and you want to wash every other day, you’re best to buy about 20 nappies and probably about 6-7 outers of each size. If you want to wash every day, then you’ll need half.
I have a mixture of Bambino Mio nappies and Mothercare Smart Nappies at the moment (And a set of Terry Toweling and rubber pants for ‘just in case’), but I’m not keen on the Bambino Mio ones now and have just ordered myself some more of the Mothercare ones.
I do a wash every day and I have 2 Mio outers and 2 Mothercare outers, 12 Mio inners and 2 Mothercare inners (The mothercare ones are trial packs).
I would recomend the Mothercare Smart Nappy over the Bambino Mios. The Smart Nappies seem to be much better made. My daughter is only 7 weeks old and the Bambino’s are already loosing their stitching on the inners. The outers also have quite hard velcro on them which seem to rub on my dd’s belly even when it’s not fastened very tightly.
You’re best to buy yourself trial packs first, instead of splashing out on full sets. I didn’t do that with the Bambino Mios and have basically ended up wasting £100 as I probably won’t use them once I get my set of Smart Nappies.