reusable baby diapers

Reusable Baby Diapers – which one is right for me?

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Like adults, babies come in different shapes and sizes. This means that a certain design of reusable cloth diaper that works very well for your sister or friend, might not be the best for your baby. The design or type that is best for you will also depend on your lifestyle and budget. All diapering systems need an absorbent cloth inner and a moisture resistant or waterproof outer.

Guide To Reusable Cloth Diapers

These are some of the options that are available:

Diaper inserts

Flat Fold Cloth Diapers or Terry Cloth

These are the old-fashioned cloth diapers that have been used for many centuries around the world. It is a single layer of cotton cloth that is folded.

Flat cloth diapers are folded according to the size of the baby so one size fits all.

It is the cheapest option of cloth diapering and is still used in many parts of the world where there is limited access to a washing machine and modern facilities.

They can be hand washed and dry very quickly. They have many other uses like burping cloths or used for cleaning.

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What are Reusable Baby Nappies?

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Reusable baby nappies are washable and can be used over and over again. Sometimes they are also referred to as real nappies or cloth nappies. The options that are available have increased dramatically over the past few years with some very stylish and practical designs. Reusable baby nappy pink

Using reusable baby nappies is not difficult, it is just different from using disposables. A cloth nappy will usually comprise of a number of parts; the nappy itself which provides the absorbency and the outer wrap or pant which provides the waterproof layer. This may be a single combined “all in one” nappy or a “all in two”. To this you can then add liners if required.

Traditionally reusable baby nappies were made from terry cloth and had to be folded in a triangular shape before being pinned to your baby. A waterproof cover was then put over. Modern designs have poppers or velcro fasteners so you don’t have to fear that you will either prick yourself or your baby with a nappy pin. Organic cotton and bamboo are also now available, which makes it very soft on your baby’s skin.

Environmental Impact Of Nappies

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