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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