Cloth Diapers

Many parents are intimidated by the idea of cloth diapers. However, advances in cloth diapers have made using cloth nearly as simple as using disposable diapers. There are two basic concerns with cloth diapers. The first is dryness. Not only is it important to keep your baby dry, but you also do not want your baby to leave wet spots all over the house. The other concern is convenience. While cloth diapers may never be as convenient as disposable, today, they are much easier to use than in years past.

Diaper covers, such as those by Fuzzi Bunz, are not only waterproof on the outside, but they have a soft and absorbent inner layer. You simply place your pre-folded cotton diaper inside the Fuzzi Bunz or other diaper cover, and you are ready to go. Kissaluvs makes an excellent cloth diaper as well. The Kissaluv cloth diaper is tapered and has adjustable snaps. This allows for a trimmer fit than traditional cloth diapers. They are also available in a variety of sizes to best fit your child's individual build. The Kissaluv diapers do require a diaper cover to prevent leaks as their soft cotton fleece is not waterproof.

Kushies are an extremely convenient brand of cloth diaper. They are cut and sewn to fit like a disposable, and close with velcro along the side. When they are wet or dirty, instead of throwing them in the garbage, you toss them in the laundry. They are waterproof on the outside and soft on the inside, with an extra flap of absorbent material. There are a ton of lines of cloth diapers for sale as more and more mothers are concerned about the environment. You can find cloth diapers from Motherease, Tots Bots, Little Lambs and more, as well as those mentioned above.

The advances in materials, as well as laundry soaps and washing machines, mean that concerns over odor and stains are no longer pressing concerns. Most modern washing machines will easily keep your cloth diapers clean and sweet smelling. If they still smell after washing, a few hours in the sunshine is usually more than enough to eliminate any odor.