Thursday, May 14, 2009 What are pocket diapers?

If you are new to cloth you are probably wondering what in the world are pocket diapers?
If you have used disposable diapers then you will know how to use pocket diapers. It is just as easy to use!

Pocket diapers work just like a disposable diaper the only difference is you have to stuff the diaper with absorbent inserts and choose how many absorbent inserts you want to add. Normally 1 insert during the day is needed and sometimes 2 at night for the bigger sizes. Inserts are always available for an additional fee.

The diapers come in solid colors or printed fabrics. The solid colored diapers are made out of PUL (polyurethane laminate) which is a waterproof fabric. Suedecloth is the inner fabric that touches your baby's bum and it allows the urine to pass straight through onto the insert and leave the baby feeling dry. The printed diapers have a cute printed fabric on the outside and the PUL waterproof fabric is hidden underneath.

Each diaper has touchtape, a stronger velcro, which makes it easy to adjust to your baby's size. I have added an extra tab of touch tape on the side wing for extra skinny babies. Also each diaper has laundry tabs which make it easy when it comes time to wash and dry the diapers.

These diapers don't need a cover because they already have the waterproof PUL fabric. However unlike a cover they can only be used once and will have to be washed to be used again.