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Cloth diapers - Natural or Synthetic fabric?
I know fabrics like Microfleece, polyester and Suedecloth work best for keeping baby dry, but I'm afraid they might be processed with a lot of chemicals (can't find anything about it online). So how about Organic cotton or hemp or bamboo....anyone know how well those kinds of diapers work. I know cotton stays wet against baby's skin, and I'm afraid to use it for overnight.
Any eco-friendly and baby friendly suggestions on good brands?
Hello there, I've been cloth diapering my baby from day one and I've got some good insight for you!
Firstly, bamboo, hemp, and even wool are fabulous for cloth diapering! Basically, what I did was I purchased 24 organic cotton infant, or size small prefolds, and then I have 48 organic cotton premium or large sized prefolds. I use a wool covers at night and organic cotton covers for during the day. When my baby grew out of the infant prefolds, I started folding them in three length wise and laying them inside the large prefolds for night time. It works brilliantly, I've never had a problem with it. If your baby is a heavy wetter, you could put a organic fleece insert (or you could purchase organic fleece yourself and cut it into strips that are diaper length...much cheaper!) on the inside of their diaper to wick wetness. Although, honest-to-goodness, my little girl pees to the moon and back at night and between the prefolds and wool covers we've never had a leak. Alternatively, if you don't want to use prefolds the hemp and bamboo, and even polar fleece diapers are amazing. I have a couple that I received as gifts and they've always worked better than the synthetic fabrics.
Here's a link that will lead you to an organic cotton cover:
http://www.babysorganicnursery.com/home/dp1/page_2/diaper_covers.html?gclid=CNr3r5u9wqACFQOfnAodTTbwZw
Here's a link that will lead you to a great website about cloth diapering--also about wool covers and bamboo and hemp: http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/covers.htm#imsewool
There are SO many options out there. I found this website to be extremely helpful when getting views on cloth diapering products: http://www.diaperpin.com/diapers/diaperpages.asp
I strongly suggest finding a cloth diapering store near you or otherwise and calling them. The ladies that work there will always have the best insight. They get input from their customers every day and can give you a winning combination.
Personally, the prefolds have worked wonders for me. I can't complain at all. I won't lie though, the organic all in ones are fabulous too!
Good luck, I hope you find a balance that works for both you and your baby. If you have any questions feel free to email me!
*Edit* By the way, it IS possible to get Organic Bamboo and Cotton Fleece fabric. You don't have to buy polyester fleece: http://www.bamboofabricstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4
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