A New Generation of Cloth Diapering

Being a parent involves making lots of decisions. When it comes to making an informed decision about cloth diapering options, you may find yourself caught in an information vacuum because cloth diapering has been virtually ignored for over a generation. Unless you are willing to do a great deal of research, your only source of current information may be the odd advertising pamphlet (containing more information about the environment than about the diaper) or the word of a sales clerk who may or may not have actually used the product. You may have to buy an entire dozen to find out how to wash them or to discover if you are going to like them. The few choices available in most stores do not reflect the diversity of fine products available for today’s baby.

There are some amazing new products out there that are unknown to most people. This new generation of cloth baby diapers makes the whole process unbelievably easy, not at all like it was in “the good old days,” and a health, comfortable experience for all concerned. Cloth baby diapers are made of cotton. It’s breathable, soft, unscented, naturally absorbent, and it washes beautifully and easily. A baby wearing cotton doesn’t slide out of your arms or rattle when he walks. Buying the right cotton diaper can save you a great deal of money. When your diapers have been retired from active duty, they can be recycled as superb dusters and the cotton will eventually biodegrade completely.

Cloth diapers today come in all shapes, sizes and price ranges form quality traditional flat squares to high tech products designed with computer assistance. When you first begin searching for the perfect cloth diapering style, you may be overwhelmed by the choices. One of your main considerations will be whether you want the most basic designs and are willing to do the folding yourself or whether you want something that's close in design and function to a disposable but still offers cloth's advantages.

Cloth baby diapers can be as simple as a large, absorbent square of material that you fold and pin yourself, or they can be as elaborate as a fitted, snap-on panty with an absorbent outer cover already included. Diaper covers (if required) may be carefree vinyl pants, colorful, durable nylon covers or natural fiber wraparound covers which stretch, breathe, and eliminate the need for diaper pins. For the creative person, several companies offer sewing patterns and kits, some complete with pre-cut fabric.

Manufactures even make many varieties of cloth swim diapers for your toddler. You and your family can enjoy a fun day in the water and you don’t have to worry about accidents in the pool. Many of the cloth swim diapers these days are cute enough and made so that they can be a stand-alone swimming suit, but most are thin enough so that your youngster can also wear them under a traditional swimsuit as well.

Whatever your needs, priorities or preferences, you are sure to enjoy the diversity of products out there. Manufacturers have thought of almost everything! Mastering the “Zen of Cloth Diapering” has never been easier.