Various Types of Organic Cloth Diapers
Cloth diapers have been considered extremely tiresome to use as well as exasperating to clean or wash. Gone are the days of these misconceptions! Organic cloth diapers of today are better for baby's skin care compared to disposable diapers. Cloth diapers nowadays also come in varied types and designs to accommodate the various needs of parents and their preferences.
Pre-folded Organic Cloth Diapers
These organic cloth diapers are reminiscent of the older style of cloth diapers where one has to pin them to each end to fit baby. These are the cheapest kind of organic cloth diapers available. These organic diapers usually come is squares and there are step by step instructions about how to fold them in their packaging.
Fitted Organic Cloth Diapers
These types of organic cloth diapers are the most common cotton diapers and they are also quite convenient and can be compared to disposables. They usually come in sizes that range from preemies to larger sizes. They often have snaps, Velcro or any other type of attachment that can be used. They are cut and sewn to fit the bottom of babies and around the legs as well.
Benefits of Organic Cloth Diapers
Organic cloth diapers are now as convenient to use as disposable diapers. The cleaning and washing of the cloth diapers may present itself as a larger work load but the help that you give the environment by not disposing of plastic diapers is a good enough reason that can outweigh the extra work of cleaning the cloth diapers.
Organic cloth diapers are also more breathable than the disposable ones therefore promoting better air circulation and less chances of any skin condition of developing. Although, organic cloth diapers are quite absorbent, once baby wets them, they will usually need changing, which is a good thing because the urine and feces will not stay in contact with baby's skin for more than necessary.
Disposable diapers can be too absorbent and parents may miss it when baby urinates. The condition of a wet diaper in contact with skin can cause painful rashes and other skin conditions. No matter how absorbent or dry a disposable diaper may present itself, it is best to change once the child has urinated because there are elements in the urine that can cause rashes no matter how little the urine is.
In the long run, organic cloth diapers are better and safer for baby's skin care. Not only do they promote a better sand safer environment but they also take better care of baby's skin.
