20th Anniversary Catalog - Babyworks

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Pull-on Wool Diaper Covers A beautifully made, natural, breathable garment, these untreated wool knit diaper covers can be used with prefolds or with fitted diapers . Soft, stretchy cuffs at waist and at legs fit a large weight range without binding . The thick wool knit excels at preventing leakage and is highly recommended for overnight use. Many people supplement their velcro ® covers with Aristocrats; others use them exclusively. Hand wash with natural wool wash, and line dry. Aristocrats are NOT machine washable or dryable. (Canada) Item #: ACS Size: S (7-20 lbs.) Price: $34.00 Item #: ACL Size: L (20-35 lbs.) Price: $37.00 This t-shaped device replaces pins for securing cloth diapers. It stretches 3 ways to hold the diaper, with secure grippers at each end. Made of non-toxic polyurethane, the Snappi works best with woven (not flannel or fleece) diapers, and has a life span of about 6 months . Detailed “how to” illustrations can be found at www.snappibaby.com. (South Africa) Item #: SNAP2 (2-pack) Color: Yellow/White; Lt. Blue/ Med. Blue; Mint/Lilac; Purple/Red Price: $3.75 Diaper Pins The classic metal head double-locking diaper pins by Dritz are no longer available. We are currently looking for another source of pins . Item #: SNAP3 (3-pack) Color: Yellow/White/Mint Price: $5.25 Item #: SNAPT (Toddler 2-pack) Color: Yellow/Mint Price: $5.25 Size Chart NB to 13 lbs. S 14-19 lbs M 20-25 lbs. L 26-31 lbs. T 32-35 lbs. Item #: DAPPI Color: White Price: $7.00/2 pack 10 Call toll free 800-422-2910 or visit www.babyworks.com Dappis ® Size Chart NB 6-10 lbs. S 9-13 lbs. M 13-18 lbs. L 18-22 lbs. XL 22-26 lbs. SL 26-31 lbs. 3 31-36 lbs. Pull-on Nylon Pants Dappis are made of durable, lightweight and truly waterproof nylon taffeta, and will not split or crack as vinyl pants sometimes do . The leg bindings are waterproof, soft nylon and will not wick moisture . Machine washable and dryable, they will work over pinned or Snappi’d prefold or pinnable contour diapers, or over fitted diapers such as Kissaluvs or Under the Nile. Some customers even use them over training pants, or at night over other covers for added insurance. When combined with an inexpensive prefold such as the Chinese prefolds, they create the most inexpensive diapering system we know of . (Taiwan) Cotton Niji Pull-on Pants This great new product from Niji bridges the gap for those who want a lighter-weight, more easy care pull on pant than wool, but still prefer the feel of a soft, natural fiber . They are a nice alternative for those who do not like velcro ® . The outer fabric is cotton knit and is embellished with a cute bear graphic; the inner lining is a very lightweight, breathable polyester . They are designed to be used over either a fitted diaper, or over a Snappi’d or pinned prefold. They also have stretchable, poly leg gussets for leak prevention. Machine wash and dry, gentle cycles and warm temperatures . (Japan) Item #: NIJIPO Price: $14.00 ea.; $13.50 ea. /4 or more
All About Diapers A diaper is the absorbent cotton lining that goes inside a diaper cover. This can be a rectangular prefold diaper, a fitted diaper, or a contour diaper. (You will learn about all three types in the pages ahead.) If you use a diaper service, you will most likely receive prefolds similar to our Chinese diapers. If using diapers from a service, be sure they deliver the correct size (no kidding, mistakes happen) – some have a premie size diaper upon request. Our diapers are all good, absorbent diapers - more expensive but far more absorbent than the average store bought diapers of flimsy poly-filled gauze or thin, unlined birdseye fabrics. Personal preferences such as cost, fabric, style and country of origin drive peoples’ choices. You can order samples of our individual diapers to see which you prefer before making an investment in several dozen. Tip: Buy newborn sized diapers for your newborn under 13 lbs. Trying to use standard size diapers will cause excessive bulk and frustration, and they won’t fit well in newborn or small sized covers. About Unbleached & Organic Diapers Unbleached diapers may require several washings before they reach their full absorbency . This is because during the weaving process, cotton fibers emit a waxy substance, which actually repels moisture . In the bleaching process, this substance is removed. We recommend washing them at a HOT temperature, with a heavy duty detergent and oxygen bleach (such as Bi- O-Kleen Premium Laundry powder, or Tide with Bleach, or any non-chlorine bleach added to your regular detergent) to speed up this process . Washing Diapers at Home Most people cannot imagine what it would be like to wash cloth diapers! I was in that position at one time, until I watched a friend do it and saw that it was not much different than doing other types of laundry. I also saved a lot of money over my diaper service. Following is the method that several of us at <strong>Babyworks</strong> have used to wash diapers, that gave us clean diapers and virtually rash free babies. Our experience led us to believe that presoaking the diapers was more sanitary, was better smelling, and produced cleaner diapers than not presoaking. HOWEVER, many customers these days would prefer not to soak their diapers. If you don’t soak, our best tips for success are: wash them every other day (never go longer than 3 days); use a diaper sprayer to spray off wet AND soiled diapers, to reduce odor and staining; pretreat soiled areas with spray Bac Out. If you have a top loader, you can presoak the diapers overnight in your machine with Bac Out or non-chlorine bleach. These instructions can apply to all but pocket diapers, which have their own, unique washing instructions (read more on page 15). (1) SOAKING: Add water to your pail and add either some non-chlorine bleach or Bi-O-Kleen Bac-Out as a presoaking agent (the quantity will depend on the size of your pail, ranging from 2 Tbs to 1/3 cup, in most cases) . Diapers should be submerged; add more water as necessary . (People with front loaders can line their pail with a mesh laundry bag, then lift it into the machine, washing the diapers right inside the bag, or or can use a diaper sprayer and skip presoaking altogether.) (2) Wet diapers go directly into the pail; soiled diapers should be rinsed first (one of us used the Diaper Duck, another did it the old fashioned way by hand with rubber gloves, others used the diaper sprayer). Wash your diapers at least 2-3 times per week, to keep things sanitary. (3) WASHING: Dump the contents of the pail into the washing machine and run a spin cycle just long enough to remove the dirty liquid (30-45 seconds) . You can run a pre-wash cycle with nonchlorine bleach added for extra cleaning, if you wish . (4) Add detergent and non-chlorine bleach, if your detergent does not already contain it. Wash with HOT water at HIGH water level and LONG cycle (at least 10 minutes), on Normal or Heavy Duty setting . (If you use warm water or gentle detergent without non-chlorine bleach, your diapers may not get clean enough which could cause diaper rash.) An ultra-hot, “sanitizing” cycle may be okay for 100% cotton diapers but avoid it with all-in-ones or pocket diapers . (5) Rinse twice (cold water is fine) . Check the rinse water to be sure it is clear; soap residue can be irritating . You can add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of cheap white vinegar to the final wash to prevent ammonia buildup and restore pH. (6) DRYING: Dry on high heat, or in the sun . The sun is a great, natural “bleach” and sterilizer . Most parents keep their pails in the bathroom, where diapers can easily be sprayed or rinsed off and tossed into it. If you have a heavier, soaking pail near the washing machine, you can buy a smaller pail to keep in the bedroom, changing area, etc., and transport the diapers to the other pail periodically. NOTE: We strongly advise against using chlorine bleach on your diapers. It will eventually damage the cotton fibers and cause the diapers to wear out much more quickly. Strangely enough, washing non-soaked diapers less than twice a week can have the same effect. Call toll free 800-422-2910 or visit www.babyworks.com 11
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