Cloth Diapers For Today’s Families Presented by Courtney Durfee With Information Contributed by Ashley Heckman and DiaperSwappers.com Moms Cloth diapers have grown and changed with the times. They’re just as easy to use as disposables – daddy and daycare friendly! They are healthier for your baby and the environment and cost less than disposables over the entire course of diapering! In this packet you will discover all the options available to you. I will cover Cloth Diaper Types, Diaper Covers, Accessories (Pins, Snappis, Liners, Doublers, etc.), Diaper Pails and Storage, Washing and Drying, Cloth Safe Creams and Products, Local Resources and Cloth Diapering Resources. Feel free to pass this packet on to others and share the cloth love!
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Cloth Diapers
For Today’s Families
Presented by Courtney Durfee
With Information Contributed by
Ashley Heckman and DiaperSwappers.com Moms
Cloth diapers have grown and changed with the times. They’re just as easy to use as
disposables – daddy and daycare friendly! They are healthier for your baby and the environment
and cost less than disposables over the entire course of diapering! In this packet you will discover all
the options available to you. I will cover Cloth Diaper Types, Diaper Covers, Accessories (Pins, Snappis,
Liners, Doublers, etc.), Diaper Pails and Storage, Washing and Drying, Cloth Safe Creams and Products, Local
Resources and Cloth Diapering Resources.
Feel free to pass this packet on to others and share the cloth love!
A Special Thank You to our sponsors:
Alycia from Lil’ Fluffers Diapers for
providing diapers for the class
&
Elizabeth from Earthy Products for
Supporting our class & providing
us with materials
Contents
Cloth Diaper Types – Pages One and Two
Cloth Diaper Covers – Page Three
Diaper Comparison Charts – Page Four
Accessories – Page Five
How Many Do I Need – Page Six
Pails & Storage – Page Six
Washing & Drying – Page Seven
Cloth-Safe Creams & Other Info – Page Eight
Cloth Diapers in Day Care – Page Nine
Resources & Links – Page Ten
Local Resources – Page Eleven
WAHM’s & On-Line Suppliers – Pages Eleven through Seventeen
Books & Articles – Page Seventeen
Discounts & Great Deals – Page Eighteen
Cloth Diaper Types
Flat: A single layered fabric (typically cotton) that can be folded where absorbency is needed most, or
simply folded into a square and used like a prefold. Cotton weaves include birdseye & muslin.
Economical and one sized (can be doubled when baby is older). Receiving blankets can be used (but
need to be pinned). You need a cover to make this type of diaper waterproof. Needs pins or snappi and
many use with a doubler for naps and overnights. There are a variety of folds that can be used with flats.
See the resources and links page at the end of this packet.
Prefold: A flat, layered, rectangular diaper with extra layers for absorbency in the center. Commonly
used with a fastener and waterproof cover. Economical to buy and can be repurposed as burp/cleaning
cloths or inserts/doublers. Great for the newborn stage. You need a cover to make this type of diaper
waterproof. Prefolds can be customized with a decorative fabric on one side or the middle layer.
embellished prefold pictured by Staceyroo77- http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/member.php?u=14094
Pre-Fitted: A fitted diaper made from a prefold. Goes on like a disposable. May have snaps or aplix
(a.k.a. velcro, hook and loop, touchtape) closure, or require pins or a Snappi. You need a cover to make
this type of diaper waterproof.
Fitted: A shaped diaper that includes elasticized legs. Most commonly has an aplix or snap closure. You
need a cover to make this type of diaper waterproof.
Contour: Shaped, like a fitted diaper, but without elastic and usually without attached closures.
Commonly used with pins or a Snappi. You need a cover to make this type of diaper waterproof.
Pocket: A 2 layered diaper that requires the addition of an absorbent insert. The outer layer is most
commonly made of PUL, with the inner (the part that sits against baby's skin) being a "stay-dry" fabric
(microfleece, suedecloth, etc.) that allows moisture to seep through to the insert, keeping baby's skin
dry. Use a fresh, clean insert and pocket at each change. You do NOT need a cover to make this type of
diaper waterproof.
First diaper pictured by www.babysweetbottoms.blogspot.com
All In One (AIO): The closest option to disposable diapers. Outside is made of a waterproof layer, and
the absorbency is sewn in- no stuffing inserts! Some AIO’s are “hybrids” with a pocket to stuff extra
absorbency if you so choose. You do NOT need a cover to make this type of diaper waterproof.
All In Two (AI2): Similar to an AIO, but with a removable absorbent layer for easier washing and faster
drying. Absorbent layer is usually snapped in place inside the diaper, sitting directly against baby's skin.
You do NOT need a cover to make this type of diaper waterproof.
AI2 by www.mamamarshscreations.com
Diaper Covers
For use with flats, prefolds, fitted and prefitted diapers
Polyurethane Laminate (PUL): The waterproof fabric commonly used for making diapers and diaper
covers. Can be air dried and reused in a day's rotation unless soiled with poo. 3-6 are usually adequate
for a full diapering stash.
Nylon: Not as commonly used as PUL, but a popular economical alternative. Usually found in a pull-on
style cover. Gerber makes a variety of these pull-on covers.
Wool (Soakers, Shorties, Longies, Skirties): Wool yarn can be used to knit or crochet diaper covers that,
once treated with lanolin, are quite waterproof. Wool covers also offer breathability that PUL covers do
not, as well as certain antimicrobial properties. Hand washing/applying lanolin necessary.
Can be used multiple days without washing.
Interlock (Soakers, Shorties, Longies, Skirties): Wool or acrylic yarn that has been tightly woven into
more of a fabric than knitting or crocheting produces.
Acrylic (Soakers, Shorties, Longies, Skirties): Like wool, but made with acrylic yarn. Can be washed more
often and washed/dried with your normal laundry. Must be washed after a day or less.
Fleece (Soakers, Shorties, Longies, Skirties): A synthetic alternative to wool, fleece can be treated with
fabric softener for water resistance and used as a diaper cover. Must be washed after a day or less.
Soaker: A term for a diaper cover made of wool, acrylic, or fleece, most commonly in the form of a pull-
on (rather than wrap w/ aplix or snap closure). See also: Soaker definition in Accessories.
Mom’s Milk Boutique- 30 day Cloth Diaper trial with one dozen diapers and a free wetbag
http://www.momsmilkboutique.com/ClothTrial.html
Charlie’s Soap- Additive free detergent as low as 9 cents a load depending on what size container
http://charliesoap.com
Miracle Diapers- Can’t afford cloth? This great organization can provide you with up to 12 cloth
diapers if you qualify for assistance.
http://miraclediapers.org/
Real Diaper Association- provides support and education to parents all across the U.S. for the use of
simple, reusable cloth diapers
http://www.realdiaperassociation.org
Local Resources
Tiny Heineys Diaper Service in Ellenville (845)389-9020, [email protected]
http://www.tinyheinies.com/
Waddle n Swaddle in Poughkeepsie (845)473-5952 Brick and mortar store stocking cloth diapers. They also have Cloth Diaper Info Sessions on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:30-12. http://waddlenswaddle.com/
Hands Free Baby Owned by Karen Tuscano, offering baby carriers, BabyLegs & other baby products. http://www.handsfreebaby.com
Tranquil Waters Massage Therapy owned by local mama Stephanie Larsen (914)443-1773
Work-At-Home-Mom from Kingston who makes diapers http://www.miala.net/
Owned by local mom Lara Hart.
http://www.sugarsweetbaby.com/
A breastfeeding boutique in Dutchess County offering all things breastfeeding as well as cloth diapers. Rebbecca Rosen, a local mama and the owner, runs the online business as well as an in home sales service for Moms in Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, and Fairfield, CT counties. She is willing to travel
as it is one of her specialties www.breastchester.com
On-Line Cloth Diaper WAHMs
Baby Sweet Bottoms
Making pocket diapers and cloth wipes. Available for custom
order diapers! Also stocking pre-made diapers and wipes
here at http://hyenacart.com/kingkongo/
Diaper price range: $11-14.50 +shipping
ChunkiBunz Diaperz
http://hyenacart.com/RiverCityBoutique/
Design and make cloth diapers and diaper covers
including offering customs for our items. Sizes go from
premies - Onesize. Always adding sale and clearance items. Price range: $9 - 32 + shipping