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All I can think of is yuck!
Anyone who uses cloth diapers will tell you how easy the
really are. I am pretty sure that you probably role your eyes and say "yeah right".
Let me change your mind.
The different kinds of CD's. (This post may get a bit long... so I am splitting this up into different parts)
Prefolds- a prefold is pretty much what you think of when it comes to a
cloth diaper. It's a rectangle with a thicker center you can do many
folds with it to wrap around the baby's bum. In the old days pins were
used to keep the diaper closed, and a plastic pant was put over the
diaper. Now a days most people use Snappis and a diaper cover. Prefolds
usually need to be prepped, meaning you need to wash and dry them 6 to 8
times before you can use them. Pretty much the more you wash and dry
them the more absorbent they become. They can come bleached or
unbleached, Chinese style, or Indian style.
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| Prefold diaper |
Snappi- Snappi's are used to keep prefolds together.
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| Snappi fastener |
Diaper Covers
- Diaper covers are made with a leak proof material (PUL).
They can come sized (small, medium, etc) or one size fits all. If they
are os then the diaper usually snaps down to a smaller size, then as the
child grows you can snap to a medium size, then leave totally unsnapped
for a large size. Diaper covers can last from 8 lbs to potty training.
They either come with hook and loops or snaps. Some people hang dry covers (they
dry pretty quickly), but they can be thrown in the dryer for a quick
dry. The covers do need to be resealed in the dryer to prevent leaks, I do do mine about once a month. Diaper covers can also be made out of wool, it is simply put over a
fitted or prefold diaper. It is breathable and doesn't ever get wet
since it chemically reacts with liquid.
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| Diaper cover (Thirsties) |
All In One (AIO)- AIO diapers are pretty much a no work diaper. The diaper
is just like a sposie, one easy step. (Very day care friendly diapers!)
They can be line dried or put in the dryer, they tend to
take a long time to dry. Like a diaper cover they can be OS, or come in various sizes. They also come in aplex or snaps.
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| AIO diaper |
Fitted diaper- A fitted diaper is an absorbent material that looks like a
diaper but is not water proof. They wrap around the body and are very
soft and comfy. However they are NOT water proof and require a diaper
cover. They can be snapped or aplexed. They can take a while to dry but
not as long as an AIO. A fitted diaper can be made from hemp, fleece, or other absorbent fabric.
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| Fitted diaper (kissaluv) |
Contour diaper- Contour diapers are very similar to fitted's. Except
that they usually do not have elastic bands around the waist and legs.
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| Contour diapers (kissaluvs) |
Pocket Diaper- Pocket diapers are probably the most popular form of CD's
right now. The outside is a waterproof fabric, it is then lined with a
soft material that wicks moisture down to an insert that is stuffed in
side of the diaper. Meaning baby is not really sitting in wet! These
diapers can be prestuffed which makes them great for daycares, baby
sitters, and lets not forget about dads! They can be hung dry or put in
the dryer. They come sized or one size, with snaps or aplex. Also some
people prefer to stuff pockets with prefolds.
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| Pocket diaper (bumgenius) |
Hybrid/All in two (AI2) diaper
- An AI2 diaper is a diaper cover with an
insert that sits (or snaps) inside.) The insert can be cloth or
flushable (making it a hybred). So when the diaper is solid you can
replace the insert and wipe the cover clean (the wet does not sit on the
PUL fabric) and the cover can be used again. Most people replace the
cover during changes and let the other one air dry, then they use the
cover for the next change. Also the cover is usually put in the pail/wet
bag when its pooped on. (These are the diapers I use most, and in my
opinion are the best for your buck.)
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| AI2 diaper (flip) |
Inserts- Inserts are used to either stuff a pocket diaper or lay in an
AI2. They can be made from micro fiber, bamboo, or another absorbent
fabric. Microfiber should NOT touch baby's skin (it will severely dry
the skin out). So if the insert is made for an AI2 then it will have a
materiel that is suitable for baby's skin that will wick the moisture
down (similar to the top layer of a pocket diaper.) Inserts may also be
disposable, most true CD users only use these flushable liners for
travel or a diaper rash. Some inserts can either snap or fold down to
fit a OS diaper.
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| pocket insert (Bumgenius) |
Doubler's/soakers- These can be stuffed with an insert for more
absorbency, or layed under an insert/fitted/prefold. They look similar
to an insert.
Liners- Liners can be layed under baby's skin, they are very soft and
wick the moisture down. Liners are made from various material including
fleece and raw silk. They can be cloth or disposable, many people use
them at night and when diaper rash cream is needed.
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| Fleece liner (bummis |
Diaper pales- Some people store dirty diapers in diaper pales. They are
usually lined with a pale liner that is made out of PUL. (Old fashioned
wet pales use to contain water, this is a HUGE safety hazard and for the
most part is no longer practiced.) You can buy a pale from a CD
retailer, or use a plastic trash can.
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| Diaper pale (planet wise) |
Wet bags/ pale liners- Wet bags and pale liners are made of waterproof
PUL. Some are zippered/draw stringed/ or just left open, Diapers are
placed in the bag, then the whole bag is out in the wash. They come in
numerous sizes, including small to fit into a diaper bag.
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| Wet bag (planet wise) |
Cloth wipes- Many people who CD use cloth wipes (including me)! They can
be made or bought. I made mine from thin Gerber burp clothes, I cut
them into six pieces and had instant wipes. Cloth wipes tend to clean
more then a sposie wipe. I use one cloth for every three sposie. They
are just thrown into the wet bag, and washed with the diapers.
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| Cloth wipes (kissaluvs) |
Wipe Solution- I have a peri bottle from the
hospital that I put water in to wet my wipes, I also have a spray bottle
for the diaper bag. Honestly though most of the time I just wet my wipe
in the sink before use. Also some people wet a few wipes and keep them
in a container, if this is done they need to be used/replaced frequently
to keep them from becoming moldy.
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| Wipe spray (CA baby) |
Diaper Sprayer
- Many people buy diaper sprayers to clean CD's. You hook
them up to the toilet and use it to spray of waste. This does not need
to be used until baby starts on solids. Some people dunk the diaper in
the toilet rather then spraying. You can also "plop"/scrape the waste
in. Many people also just put a liner down and plop the solid in the
toilet
What is your favorite CD product?
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| Diaper sprayer (bum Genius) |
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