When you learn how
to fold cloth diapers,
using them for your baby becomes as simple as using disposable
diapers.
Cloth diapers require a little practice and getting use to. If you
commit yourself to learn how
to fold cloth diapers
and use them for your baby, you'll find cloth diapers offer many
benefits to the health and overall well-being of your baby. You'll
also find cloth diapers are more affordable than disposable diapers
over time.
Folding
Diapers
Flat
cloth diapers and cloth prefolds need to be folded before they are
ready to use on your baby. Practice makes perfect. If you have been
practicing different ways on how
to fold cloth diapers,
you'll be comfortable using different folds for your baby. Different
folds offer different levels of protection. There are also different
folds for girl or boy babies. For the best absorbency, girls need
more layers in the middle while boys need more layers in the front.
Beginners
can learn how
to fold cloth diapers
by watching videos or reading directions on the Internet. Many cloth
diaper beginners feel that the kite, newspaper, angel wing or
jellyroll are easy folding methods to learn. Cloth diaper packages
contain folding instructions with pictures and step-by-step guides.
More advanced cloth diapering parents may prefer to use the origami
fold. The more familiar you become with folding cloth diapers, the
easier it will be to find a method that works best.
Using
Diaper Covers
Using
flat and prefold diapers means you'll need plenty of cloth diaper
covers on hand. Flat and prefold cloth diapers can sometimes leak.
Cloth diaper covers are made from waterproof fabrics. They provide
more wetness protection and trap in messes. Cloth diaper covers keep
your baby's clothes clean if the flat or prefold cloth diaper has a
blow out. Cloth diaper covers are especially helpful when out of the
house with your baby. They can be wiped clean and reused throughout
the day. You only need to change the flat or prefold diaper if your
baby has soiled it. Beginning cloth diaper users who don't now how
to fold cloth diapers
tightly around their wiggling baby use diaper covers as a back up.
Cloth diaper covers secure the diaper in place and prevent heavy
soiled diapers from slipping.
If
you know how
to fold cloth diapers
securely, you can forgo the cloth diaper cover. Letting your baby
crawl around the house in just their cloth diaper can clear up any
diaper rash or chaffing. Also, it can keep your baby's skin stay dry
and cool. Diapering newborns is much easier since they tend to wiggle
around less. With practice, you'll be a cloth diaper folding
professional. As your baby gets older, you'll meet new challenges and
need to learn how
to fold cloth diapers
using different methods based on the baby's absorbency needs. |
