20th Anniversary Catalog - Babyworks

Cloth Diapers:
They’re Easier Than Ever!
A note from Paula: “When I used cloth diapers with my first child, I used pins
and nylon pants; this was the only choice available. My decision was driven by
a concern for environmental issues, as well as concern about the additives in
commercial disposables, coupled by an overall feeling of distaste at the thought
of wrapping my precious baby girl in chemical-filled paper and plastic, and
then throwing the soil filled diaper into the trash can. Even though it was not
easy, to me it was the best alternative. At that time disposable diapers had taken
the market by storm due to “convenience”, and in our society convenience
is one of the ruling principles (along with a seeming disregard of where
products come from and where they are going). It would have been hard to
convince people to switch from disposables back to pins and nylon pants.
But then a good friend gave me some Nikky 100% cotton diaper covers as
a shower gift while pregnant with my second daughter, and I began using them
right away. Suddenly, diaper changes were so fast! Leakage was a thing of
the past. They were so soft to the touch. Just fold the diaper in thirds, lay it
inside the cover, and fasten the velcro tabs. A business idea was born.
THIS is something that could entice people back to cloth diapers! Babyworks
was started with this one product, and Nikkys remain our best selling diaper
cover--and have been, every single year. I wish I had kept a tally of the
countless thousands of customers we’ve successfully helped to use cloth diapers
since the beginning.
And now, there are even more choices. Pocket diapers (Bum Genius and Fuzzi
Bunz) have simplified things even further, and used along with a diaper sprayer
that attaches to the toilet, is easy enough for anyone accustomed to disposable
diapers to use; most end up greatly preferring them to paper. Bumkins All-in-
Ones are another fine choice, having been on the market for 18+ years - they’re
just like a disposable diaper made of reusable fabric. There are lots of other
options in covers and diapers, as well. It’s all about personal preference--what
you enjoy using, and what fits your baby. It may take some trial and error to
figure this out, or you might get it right immediately. Just know that with all the
choices available, there IS something that will be perfect for you and your baby.”
1) Place diaper which has been
folded in thirds lengthwise on
the diaper cover. If there is extra
length, fold it under in the front.
Fold side should be down.
2) Bring the
front panel
up to baby’s
waist.
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Using a Diaper-
and-Cover System
A diaper cover will keep working through
several diaper changes, until it is soiled
or feels damp inside. If the diaper is just
wet, you can remove the wet diaper and
replace it with a clean diaper, reusing the
same cover. If it is soiled and some of the
soil is on the diaper cover, you will need to
replace both the diaper and the cover .
Depending on frequency of laundering,
we suggest 4 covers as the minimum to
have on hand, while 6 covers would be
most convenient, especially for a younger
baby . Some customers like to have
even more, for added convenience! The
number you need really depends on how
often your baby has bowel movements,
which is an individual thing, and which
tends to be more frequent in the first
6 weeks. Most babies will get several
months of use from each size; the
newborn size will be outgrown most
quickly . Buying newborn size covers
is worth the investment, unless your
newborn weighs 9 lbs. or more. Many
expectant parents who are unsure which
size to start with will get some newborn
and some small. If the newborn size is
kept in the package and not washed,
we have no problem taking them back
beyond the usual 30 days, in case the
small size works from the beginning .
Be sure you have enough diapers and
covers to get through at least 24 hours,
to give cloth diapers a reasonable try .
If you don’t have enough covers (like,
2 covers!) it will be too much trouble .
To use a rectangular prefold diaper with a velcro ® diaper cover:
3) Fasten velcro ® side tabs to
front panel. Be sure all edges
of the diaper are tucked inside.
It’s that simple!