How to select a good diaper for my baby, and what are the factors for choosing?

Answer 1

In my humble opinion, there is only one choice in this matter. That is cloth, cloth, cloth, cloth. The only real diaper is a cloth diaper. Now don't be so quick to shake your head no, just consider it first, then if you decide on something else, that's fine.

Cloth diapers are cheaper in the long run than disposables, true, there is a larger cost up front but each time you use those cloth diapers they become cheaper and cheaper until the are less than the disposables.

Cloth diapers breathe where disposables won't. Even with wearing diaper covers over the cloth diapers, they breathe better. This means next to no diaper rashes. You just need to make sure that you change them right away. They are better for your baby's skin.

Cloth diapers aren't that difficult to maintain. Under normal circumstances you shouldn't have to do more than one or two loads of diapers a week. That really isn't that much when you think about how much better off your baby will be in the long run.

Cloth diapers, when taken off your baby, should have any waste dumped into the toilet and flushed away, then they should be put in a diaper pail with water and white vinegar to cut down on the odor causing bacteria.

Cloth diapers should be washed with a detergent just like your other laundry, don't use the kind that says "chemical free" because they leave a residue in the diapers. Make sure you use a 2nd rinse cycle. During the first rinse cycle put in a cup of white vinegar and let the 2nd cycle rinse it out.

Cloth diapers should not be washed in bleach because bleach will break down the fibers in the diapers causing them to prematurely wear out and become nothing more than rags.

Cloth diapers should not be washed or dryed with any kind of fabric softener because it leaves a coating on the fibers and makes them less absorbent.

Cloth diapers can be dryed in the dryer but if you can, hang them in the sun, it is a natural bleach and helps get rid of stains and gives the diapers a very fresh clean fragrance. I use a drying rack instead of a clothes line to dry mine.

Yes, I say mine, I'm incontinent and have to wear diapers 24 / 7 due to a medical condition. I wear cloth diapers all the time. The only time I will wear disposables is on a long trip where it isn't easy to wash or store used cloth diapers.

Give them a try, I think you will like them, today's cloth diapers are not your grandmother's diapers any more. There are so many different styles of diapers and diaper covers that are just as easy to use as disposables.

Congratulation on the baby.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Most hospitals use disposable diapers anymore.. and usually pampers. However those are extremely Expensive. I am a firm believer in why spend a large amount of money on something I will just throw away? Walmart.. Parents Choice Brand or White Could Brand.. cheap and good quality.

Answer 3

Look into cloth diapers. Way less expensive and you can do something really good for the Earth.

Best of luck

Answer 4

Try a few types - one will fit better than others! Simple as that. Don't go buying huge packs until you decide which ones you prefer. And don't discount the cheaper ones either - for a while the cheapest on the market fitted my son!! Sadly now he is in Pampers as they fit best at the moment!!

Answer 5

Choose a diaper that won't irritate the skin of your baby.

Answer 6

Pampers I have used them on all three of my children.They are the best absorbency also you receive coupons in the diaper packages.Usually for two dollars off.

Answer 7

if you like pampers try luvs the are made by the same company

Answer 8

Pampers is the best,