Question for Cloth Diapering Moms?

Question

I want to use cloth all the time.

My husband doesn't mind using cloth during the daytime, but he does not feel comfortable using cloth at night. He thinks they will leak.

I don't want those disposable chemicals against my baby's skin.

The question is this: Can I use a cloth diaper against my baby's skin and then put a disposable over the cloth diaper, which would basically cause the disposable diaper to act as my diaper cover. This would make me happy (cloth against my baby's skin) and make my husband happy (added protection of a disposable at night).

Does anyone think this would work or does the disposable fit too snug for a cloth diaper to fit under it. If so, would a larger size solve the problem or would the larger size cause more leg leaks.

Any thoughts would be great.

Answer 1

I've used mainly cloth nappies for my four children, even at night, and just used a double nappy for night-time - a regular folded nappy and a nappy pad ( a nappy folded in quarters then in thirds) in the middle. Then fluffys or plastics outside (diaper covers). Found this to be as efficient as a nighttime disposable.
However I can see no problem with using the disposable over the cloth, if you choose to go that way, but you will need the next size up to cope with the thickness of the cloth.

Answer 2

I do think you could put a disposable diaper over a cloth at night. It is a good idea. If you do use disposable, make sure you buy the natural/organic types. I don't know if you have a whole foods near you place. But, they sell their 365 brand that is very good. If not, you can always use 7th generation brand. They don't use the chemical's you will find in huggies and pampers. They also work just as well. Yes the size bigger is a great idea.

You could also just try to put on two cloth diapers on and get a plastic cover and see if that works. Try it one night, and if it does not work. Then you will have to change the bed, no harm done. Just make sure you have a set of clean ones. Then the next night, move over to the disposable idea.

Answer 3

I don't use cloth, but we're seriously considering switching. I wish we had just bought/registered for cloth when I was pregnant. My daughter's skin seems to be too sensitive for all those nasty chemicals.

Using a disposable as a diaper cover seems like it would work. A bigger size would probably be the way to go, and it shouldn't leak as it will "fit" because of the cloth diaper underneath. You can always try and see, but it seems like it will work.

Answer 4

I thought the same thing about cloth diapers. But I got these hemp/cotton blend diapers and a bummis cover. My son can wear them for 12 hours without a leak. They are really wet when he wakes up, but no leaks. You just have to make sure the cover completely covers the diaper.

You can also get doublers that add extra absorbancy for cloth diapers.

Answer 5

a large disposible over the diaper works ok. there are also diaper liners to absorb excess moisture, and you can fold a second diaper into an insert to absorb as well. Cloth is great, but there is atime and a place for disposables as well. We used them anytime we were out for more than a few hrs, or on road trips.

Answer 6

I don't use cloth diapers, but I wanted to. Unfortunately I don't have enough money at once to buy them.

Disposables can be pretty bad about leaking, too. I picked my son up from his crib one night, after he'd been asleep about two hours, and his sleepsack was damp. I thought he'd been sweating, took the sack off, and the outfit underneath was soaked, as was his diaper. I checked the crib, and the sheets were damp too.

No diaper is completely leak-proof. Stick with cloth, if that's what you want.

Answer 7

at night cloth diapers function just as they do in the daytime

we have been cloth diapering our 3 month old day and night with NO issues

i personally do not see your husband's point

but if you want to try the sposie over cloth just to compromise on the situation then try it......though that is what cover is for anyway right

Answer 8

If you are concerned about leaks, then I suggest you buy doublers/inserts for overnight protection. They do work.
I think the idea of putting a disposable over a cloth sounds a little silly.

Answer 9

Well, they make vinyl underpants that go over the cloth diaper to preven leakage.

Did you try those? That way, the cloth would still be against the baby's skin, you'd be still protecting against leaks, and it would be cheaper 'cause there wouldn't be anything disposable.

Good luck!

Answer 10

Hi,
I had the same thought as you and I only lasted about 3 months.

It actually works out cheaper and more enviromentally friendly to now use disposable nappies, and if you do your research they are actually saying now they are more hygenic for baby's skin.

Use a pilcher over the cloth nappy, there are so many new and improved versions.

Good Luck, Congrats on the baby.


GUESS ALOT OF PEOPLE DON'T LIKE MY ANSWER:
I live in Australia, we are in extreme water restrictions so the amount of water used to rinse wash and rinse these nappies take a huge toll on the water levels. There has been alot of information reguarding the quality of the disposable nappies V's cloth and it is proven they are equally efficient as each other, and both have there own pros and cons...... I am not against cloth (i think they would be great) but in Australia at the moment and with the huge range of great quality disposable nappies why put tat pressure on yourselves.

Anyway every baby is different, some wee more, some nappies work better, some nappies were put on more securely. Trial and Error, who cares as long as it works and YOU are happy.