Parents who cloth diaper only please - diaper liners?

Question

I was wanting to sew my own liners/doublers for my daughter's all-in-one cloth diapers...(and let's not be negative people and tell me to be lazy and use disposables! trust me, i have the time!)
Anyway, I was wondering what a good combination of fabrics would be? I know fleece will draw away moisture, so I was thinking a fleece top layer. But what should I put in the middle and on the bottom layer - flannel, terrycloth? What is cheap nowadays?
I appreciate any sincere answers!

oh i also forgot to ask...is polar fleece different from regular fleece? and i don't suppose there is a cotton/fleece blend? i'm not fabric savvy!

I am using all-in-one diapers that are the diaper and cover altogether. They are pretty cool! No rubber pants!

Answer 1

Hemp is a really good fabric to use inside doublers as hemp is so absorbent. Flannel, terry, or hemp would all work as a bottom layer.

Polar fleece is sturdier and more waterproof, I believe.

Keep in mind that just like the fact that you don't buy your quality cloth diapers from a regular store, you will find better quality diaper fabrics and more selection online.

Answer 2

Please forgive me, my babies are all grown but I myself have to wear diapers 24 / 7 due to medical reasons so I deal with the same issues for myself.

I made my own diapers, same thing, just on a much larger scale.

I used fleece as the outer layer and a short nap terry for the layer next to my skin. Inside I used multiple layers of terry for the absorbency. Flannel will also work for the layer next to the skin and the inner soaker layers.

By watching the sales at Jo-Anns you can get just about anything for the right price. The next ones I make I'm going to try to make out of all flannel to see if there is any great difference in the absorbency of the diaper as a whole.

The polar fleece is very thick compared to micro fleece and I'm not sure it would be as absorbent pound for pound as the micro fleece or flannel would be.

I applaud you for staying away from disposables. Even as an active adult I wear cloth wherever I go with the exception of travel for business. I work a 40+ hour work week and wear a diaper all the time. I can only imagine what disposables do the our landfills and I wasn't about to add diapers that are 4 times the size of baby diapers to that problem.

I have not tried making an all in one yet, I've considered it so I wouldn't have to deal with the waterproof pants, my only concern is in the laundry with the spin cycle, would all the rinse water get spun out of the diaper? Would they take longer to dry? Just a couple of thoughts.

Good luck, and I hope you don't mind my input.

Answer 3

I wish I had answers for you but i'm a first time cloth diaperer and have no clue..i'll be checking this question out to get some information. I would say though that fleece would be great as a top layer but I don't know the difference between polar and regular. I have some fleece liners that i put on my baby at night with his aio's and he wakes up nice and dry. good luck :)

Answer 4

I use all in one for my daughter they are FABULOUS! I buy the Mother of Eden doublers. They are made with one layer of fleece and 2 layers of super absorbant micro-terrycloth. I did quit a bit of research on cloth diapers and doublers. These doublers work the best. When you use the doubler make sure the fleece is against the baby's skin.

Answer 5

When I was making diapers 6 years ago, I used multiple layers of hemp sweatshirt fleece. It soaked up everything that came it's way. No topper, had ripstop nylon as the internal backing - cheap and thin.

I now make mama pads, but this might be something to consider: to pull away moisture there, I use a cut up microfiber towel that is intended for wrapping your hair after you shower as the core on them with flannel and a backing of ripstop nylon. The towel had a hole in it when I decided to use it, so it might be cost prohibitive, I don't know. It has some real wicking properties, is extremely thin, and might work in your case as well.

Answer 6

I've always heard flannel is good. I'd never thought of terrycloth, but I think flannel is usually cheaper.

Right about now, you'll see flannel and fleece both going on sale a lot at places like Jo-Ann Fabrics, so maybe try there?

Answer 7

it rather is been a at the same time as considering that we used fabric diapers, yet you're making me think of: which variety of cloth diaper are you utilising? There are on the whole 2 types. There the fewer-high priced style with an "absorbent" inner layer that may not, easily, absorbent. I used those for some week and cried. Diaper service high quality (DSQ) diapers are thick, a hundred% cotton and take in a minimum of two times what the different ones do. additionally, while i in my opinion needed my little men to stay dry, i might take a washcloth (comfortable, of direction) and place it interior the diaper for some greater beneficial absorption. We in basic terms went out and offered a stack of those rather grotesque washcloths (who cares?) they have been each and each of a similar colour, so we knew to no longer use them on our faces LOL. you're doing a TON of laundry (bless you), yet be sure you're utilising the final diaper. additionally, is your son gaining weight on the final p.c..? if no longer, it rather is beneficial to chat on your pediatrician. cling in there! you're doing some thing sturdy to your boy, and the ambience!

Answer 8

Cotton knit. It's very absorbant and usually less expencive than terry. Make sure if you're making your own diapers to use a few layers of the cotton.
Only make a few with the flease lining as I've heard some babies are sensitive to the man made fiber.

Answer 9

I used cloth diapers with my children and this is what i did: I used 2 diapers, I would fold one diaper lengthwise lay it in the middle of the other and fold it over it.
Hope this helps.
Good for you, using cloth diapers.
My answer is to help to hold more moisture.
Or did you want to do away with the rubber pants?