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From: slb@drutx.UUCP (Sue Brezden)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: cloth diapers
Message-ID: <246@drutx.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 20-Aug-85 19:50:15 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 20 19:50:15 1985
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I used cloth diapers for both of my babies (now 18 and 12, and out of 
diapers, I'm glad to say.)  I used disposables only when traveling, and
when I dislocated my wrist and could not pin the pins for a while.

I found cloth diapers to be:

  1.  More absorbant.  They had to be changed less often
      than the disposables.  (One key here--DO NOT use fabric
      softener when you wash them.  It makes them softer, but
      they do not absorb water as well.   The same is true with
      towels, by the way.)  I was very surprised to see articles
      saying the opposite.  Perhaps disposables have changed?  I
      always double diapered at night.  By the way, buy good diapers.
      There are cheap ones which are sort of like gauze.  They don't
      do the job at all.  If I remember right, Curity makes good
      cloth diapers.  Good cloth diapers are rectangular, not square,
      and are marked off in 3 sections for proper folding.  Fold
      into thirds on the marks, then fold 1/3 of it the other way.  Put the
      double section on the front for boys, and the back for girls.


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  2.  Stayed on better.  The tabs on disposables can lose their
      sticky stuff.  Also, you can't tighten them if they work
      loose--the sticky stuff will be gone.  This is important
      when they are in the toddler stage--babies can get out of
      almost anything.

  3.  Cheaper.  Of course.

  4.  Better for baby.  Neither of my children had a diaper rash
      problem--until we went on a trip and they were in disposables.

  5.  Make the best rags when your little ones learn to use the bathroom.
      There is nothing better for cleaning windows than old diapers.
      I have treasured mine--and am down to my last 3.  Sigh.

Use plastic pants.  I liked the ones that button on the sides.  You
can unbutton them and keep them underneath baby while changing--you don't 
have to pull them off.  Much easier and prevents accidents.  Be sure to 
get diaper pins--don't use regular safety pins.   And soap as a lubricant 
for the pins works great.  You will get really good at pinning.  I could 
change a baby in total darkness in 30 seconds or less many years ago.
-- 

                                     Sue Brezden
                                     
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