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Cloth Diapers
It is upto the parents to decide whether to use the cloth diapers or the disposable diapers. There are several matters to consider when deciding which type of diaper is best for the baby. The cloth diapers that are available in the market today are different from the ones of the yesteryears.
Why Cloth Diapers?
Before the baby is potty trained, minimum of eight to twelve diapers are required in a day. The disposable wipes and diapers will drain a good amount of money. Though the initial cost of the cloth diapers is more, in the long run it is a saving. Since the washing cloth diapers at home or in diaper service is cheaper. Cloth diapers are more comfortable for the babies and health wise also they are safer than the disposable diapers. Disposable diapers contain the chemical sodium polyacrylate, which absorbs the liquid and turns into gel. Studies show that this gel can cause rashes if the baby has sensitive skin. Whereas the cloth diapers are gel free. Cloth diapers are more environmental friendly. Whereas disposable diapers not only fill landfills, if the fecal matter is not thrown into the toilet potty, but ends up in the landfill, then it pollutes the environment by spreading water borne diseases.
Cloth Diaper Accessories
On an average a baby would use around 8 to 12 diapers a day. An ideal amount of diapers would be around 36 to 40. In this way, the mother needs to wash the diapers once in three days. The accessories that need to be bought long with the cloth diapers are
1. Washable and reusable liners keep diapers stain free. They are very much useful at night.
2. Diaper covers keep the baby’s clothing and bedding dry.
3. Washable wipes and diaper pins are also the part of the cloth diapers.
4. Diaper pail with a locking lid is useful to presoak the diapers.
Tips to wash diapers
Washing diapers is not a difficult task. Presoak the diapers, drain off excess solution into the toilet. Put the diapers into the washers and wash the diapers in the cold presoak cycle. Never use a strong detergent to wash the diapers. Remember to use only half of the recommended amount of the detergent. Use a hot or warm wash and a cold rinse with highest water level. Dry in the normal temperature for an hour.
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