One big barrier to using cloth diapers is the need to
prep natural fiber diapers (by washing and drying multiple times before use).
(Source: Wikipedia) Unfortunately, because fabric softeners coat the fibers, they reduce the absorbency
of natural fiber diapers and cause repelling issues with stay - dry fabrics that are used in pockets, and so should not be used in cloth diaper laundry.
Most
natural fiber diapers like prefolds or flats are pretty forgiving, but anything with synthetic fabrics might have trouble with A&H detergent.
Do keep in mind that
natural fiber diapers do need to be prepped before you put them in the kit, otherwise, they may not absorb very well.
Bummis Fleece Liners are great for cloth diapering for many reasons: They give a stay - dry effect with their moisture - wicking properties, which is especially good
with natural fiber diapers and babes that are sensitive to wetness They make cleaning of poop easier since they are easier to wash off instead of...
This fabric stays the softest of all of
the natural fiber diapers.
* Energy Saving Tip: Wash
your natural fiber diapers / inserts with your white laundry for the initial wash cycles, taking care to use a cloth diaper safe detergent.
I laid it out to dry and discovered to my joy that it dries rather quickly for
a natural fibered diaper — almost as quickly as my microfiber AIOs.
Perhaps it's because cloth and
natural fiber diapers provide better airflow for a baby's bottom.
When you switch to
natural fibered diapers, you'll find to your delight that they're less prone to getting stinky and needing to be stripped.
The drying time of
my natural fiber diapers is by far the biggest downside of them for me.
The Dream Diaper is Smart Bottoms first No - Prep,
Natural Fiber Diaper.
A fitted diaper, like the Geffen Baby 100 % cotton fitted diaper here, is
a natural fiber diaper without the waterproof outside cover.
A natural fiber diaper for under $ 20?
Natural fiber diapers (prefolds / fitteds in cotton or hemp) may need a shot of an anti-bacterial product to remove build - up (we recommend Bac - Out).
These and raw silk help a lot with preventing ammonia burn, especially when using
a natural fiber diaper.
Another bummer —
natural fiber diapers are hard to find for less than $ 20 per piece.
Tip: You may wash
your natural fiber diapering products with your other white laundry for the prep cycles, as long as you use a cloth diaper safe detergent.
* Although soaking can aid in stain removal, we do not recommend soaking anything but
natural fiber diapers for any longer than 10 minutes.
Just like
natural fiber diapers, like prefolds, the cotton inserts needs to be prepped.
Another option is to add
your natural fiber diapers to another load of clothing laundry for their first wash cycle.
(Again... this is a problem characteristic of most synthetic fibers, not only Grovia's — it's also the reason I reach for
my natural fiber diapers most frequently!)