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I need help figuring out the best material to make Cloth Diapers?

I‘ve decided to try and make CD for my newborn. I have read a lot of different websites and blogs. I live in S. Florida and with the humidity and heat have read a wool cover would be the best ( compared to PUL). I went to the thrift store today and found some 100% wool sweater made from what seemed to be different animals - Does it matter?Also I found clothes that were 100% polyester and very soft and thick - Would this work for a soaker?Finally, a lot of people say they use 100% cotton (ie T-Shirts) what part of the CD is this for? Any help would be appreciated

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I use cloth diapers but have never tried making them myself so I'm afraid I can't help you much. But I can tell you this much - polyester isn't very absorbent and wouldn't work too well as a soaker. I would think cotton would be a better material for the soaker.
I use cloth diapers but have never tried making them myself so I'm afraid I can't help you much. But I can tell you this much - polyester isn't very absorbent and wouldn't work too well as a soaker. I would think cotton would be a better material for the soaker.
For a soaker the most absorbent materials are hemp and bamboo. Both are difficult to find locally however, so you will need to order them online. You may use cotton flannel for the soaker but you will nee many layers and it will take a long time to dry. If you put a layer on top you can use microfibre cloths (you can find them in the automotive section at department/hardware stores) and they are very absorbent. Do not put the mircrofibre against the baby's skin though. I would recommend fleece on top as it acts as a soft, stay dry liner. Wool definitely makes the best covers. Whether the wool is from sheep or llamas etc it works the same. Read up on wool washing and lanolizing to make sure your covers stay waterproof.
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uuuuuuhhhhh fix-a-flat works for me. EVERYTIME! ;)
valve stem. have it replaced. drain the slime, lol lol
My mom made some for my brother about 16 years ago. She used just plain white flannelette in multiple layers for the entire diaper, save for the velcro closure. That way, if they become very stained you can just bleach them. She also made some removeable inserts out of the same material for extra absorption. As a cover, she just purchased some plastic/rubber pants to go over top. They must've worked well, my brother wore them until he was toilet trained.
My mom made some for my brother about 16 years ago. She used just plain white flannelette in multiple layers for the entire diaper, save for the velcro closure. That way, if they become very stained you can just bleach them. She also made some removeable inserts out of the same material for extra absorption. As a cover, she just purchased some plastic/rubber pants to go over top. They must've worked well, my brother wore them until he was toilet trained.
For a soaker the most absorbent materials are hemp and bamboo. Both are difficult to find locally however, so you will need to order them online. You may use cotton flannel for the soaker but you will nee many layers and it will take a long time to dry. If you put a layer on top you can use microfibre cloths (you can find them in the automotive section at department/hardware stores) and they are very absorbent. Do not put the mircrofibre against the baby's skin though. I would recommend fleece on top as it acts as a soft, stay dry liner. Wool definitely makes the best covers. Whether the wool is from sheep or llamas etc it works the same. Read up on wool washing and lanolizing to make sure your covers stay waterproof.

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