Cloth, Fabric, Towelling Nappies, Reusable or Washable Nappies and so on…. whatever you would like to call them – you either love them or you hate them.  Or maybe not!!

It dawned on me today as I lovingly hung my reusable nappies up to dry how my opinion has totally changed towards using such nappies.  I mean, nearly 7 years ago with my first and then second child, the thought of even using a reusable cloth nappy was totally HORRIFIC! Never ever would I ever do such a thing.  I probably had good intentions and bought the really old fashioned towelling nappies to “try” but by the time my son was born they became burping towels and nothing more.

So anyway today I pondered what is different now from then? A mindset? Maturity? Different circumstances at home?

I suppose all of the above but most definately its amazing how nobody can force you to change your mind.  Yes mindsets do change but you can be so adament about something and then something happens – you see something, someone says something and then there’s that little click in your head that goes, “Hmmmmm, maybe maybe”. Its not forced or coerced but your brain just clicks. And then starts to tick over a bit…. Its the same with reusable nappies.

We are so “trained” to think of only disposables and we are told that they are so easy, that reusables are too much like hard work and we’re too busy to use such nappies. And yes disposables are easy and Im definately not running them down as they do have a place and a time but have you ever thought that you need to have your clothes washed or your linen or towels washed? Why not wash nappies? Its not like you are washing poop – thats why you have a biodegradable liner to flush it all down the toilet!! And you are saving massive amounts of money as for example the Cherub Tree Cloth Nappy is an all in one so your baby can grow in it from birth to potty trained! (You can also pass them down to siblings!) AND you are doing a small little bit to help the environment which we actually all need to consider seeing that just ONE disposable nappy takes more than 100 years to breakdown. Scary stuff.

So I hope you have had a little click experience? Maybe, maybe not or maybe later!

They are so easy to use, durable (I’ve passed mine down from no 3 to no 4)

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While doing a writing assignment this week I discovered that cloth diapers are making a comeback. Without having to pay close attention to new baby products recently I had no idea. But these are not the diapers my mother used.  Gone are the days of diaper pins, large square cotton cloths that were impossible to fit, and plastic cover pants that never protected anything. The modern version of this eco-friendly necessity is technically designed to rival its disposable counterpart. With nearly 5 billion tons of untreated waste filling our landfills each year from disposable diapers alone, these new cloth diapers are worth the time to research.

As a young mom in the latter part of the 1970′s I wanted to be the kind of mother I had so I was going to tough it out and resist using the newly introduced disposable diapers. My highly traditional mother balked at them and actually insisted I give cloth a try. So she saw to it that I was fully equipped with the traditional cloth diaper and all of its accessories. I soon found them to be useless in keeping baby dry and when grandma wasn’t looking succumbed to the use of disposables turning my cloth diapers into awesome dust rags! But through my recent research of cloth diapers I was impressed with how technology has evolved this traditional baby product into a must-see alternative for new parents.

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There are many brands to choose from and the new parent will be overwhelmed with the choices.  These diapers are designed for effectiveness, convenience and the fashion conscious. They begin with two basic styles.

The all in one (aio) is just as the name implies. No outer covering is necessary as this diaper comes with one. They do not require big ole safety pins as they come with snap or sticky enclosures.  All in ones come with a “soaker” already sewn into the diaper. Some styles offer a pocket so an additional soaker can be inserted for those little ones who really have to go.

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The all in two (ai2), theoretically, is for those parents who want to try to get two uses out of one diaper. The soaker then is snapped in or lays into a pocket where moisture is trapped keeping the rest of the diaper dry. This is then replaceable and the diaper can be used more than once.

These new alternative to diapering baby not only offer a break to the environment but they also bring relief to the family budget as they can save as much as 50% of what it would cost to use disposable diapers only. Most families still see the need for disposables but are using both methods as a way to save.

Many parents also find that today’s cloth diaper is better for baby’s skin and new laundering techniques make cleaning them easy. Any new parent can begin researching this product through the countless mommy blogs and cloth diaper forums found on the internet.

Today’s parents have a wealth of information available to them and will find solace in the support that others will bring.

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There are a couple of important how to questions that need answers when you start using cloth diapers.

Cloth Diapers – How to Buy

You can get simple cloth diapers or organic cloth diapers. Organic cloth is highly recommended but it is also more expensive. You should also decide between flat fold and prefold diapers (these are actually types of diaper fabrics and not, as you might think, methods to fold diapers). The flat fold is one layer of cloth while the prefold has several layers of cloth that make the prefold diaper much more absorbent.

Next, decide whether you plan to use cloth of disposable diaper liners. It is a lot less messy to change and wash diapers when you go with the disposable kind, but the environmentally friendly way is all cloth.

Next, you will need to figure how many to buy. This should take into account your baby’s age and your lifestyle –specifically how many times a week you are willing to wash your baby’s diapers.

Cloth Diapers – How to Fold

First of all – you don’t have to learn diaper folding methods. Those who don’t feel like bothering with learning different ways to fold cloth diapers, can get cloth diapers that are already cut to size and even have Velcro, so they are as easy and hassle free to use as disposables.

However, if you do want to learn how to fold diapers – here is what you should know: You can get online instructions for any diaper fold that you may think of, but in the end you can settle on whatever feels comfortable and comes easily to you. In order to do an effective search, know which type of diapers you have – there are different folds for the flat fold and the prefold.

Cloth Diapers – How to Wash

Cloth diapers can be washed in a machine or by hand. Machine wash is recommended simply because it is more convenient. Before you wash the diapers you need to flush the solids or use a “diaper sprayer” on them. If something is left, rinse it with cold water.

Although there are a couple of diapers how-to’s to be mastered, the benefits are well worth it, as many parents attest.

Lily Parsons is an eco friendly home consultant. She uses natural and organic products in her home for her family’s health.
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