Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Types of Reusable Diaper Covers


There are three basic materials for covers: Plastic (PUL), Fleece, and Wool.  Here’s a chart full of my opinions:
Type
Pros
Cons
Plastic / PUL
  • Totally waterproof
  • Smooth – clothes slide over
  • Cute prints
  • The types with gussets trap any poo-splosions
  • Can really trap the wetness, can cause rashiness
  • Velcro can lose stickiness if not cared for correctly
Fleece
  • Breathable – seems more comfortable for DD’s skin
  • Water repellent – the wetness does not press through the fleece
  • Support WAHM shops on Etsy to buy them
  • Cute colors and prints
  • Great to use at home
  • Can’t layer pants over them, they will wick moisture through
  • Can’t use while sitting for long periods (car seat, baby carrier, stroller) because of the wicking factor
  • Finding the right fit can be a little tricky, since the least expensive are pull ons with little adjustability
Wool
  • Natural fibers are great!
  • Very water repellent
  • Cute colors and prints
  • Can buy commercially or on sites like Etsy
  • Seems very comfortable for baby
  • Great to use at home
  • Similar wicking properties to fleece – difficult to use out of the house because of wicking
  • Require very careful care to wash – must hand wash and lanolinize. 
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