Types of diapers for babies
Diapers will be used by our children from birth to approximately two years, regardless of the type of diaper we use disposable or cloth; they must fulfill an objective: to keep the baby dry and comfortable Formerly the babies were covered with cloth gauze , normally made of cotton; Disposable diaper
Diapers will be used by our children from birth to approximately two years, regardless of the type of diaper we use disposable or cloth; they must fulfill an objective: to keep the baby dry and comfortable
Formerly the babies were covered with cloth gauze, normally made of cotton; Disposable diapers appeared in the forties of last century in Sweden, were made with a layer of cellulose.
Cloth diapers and disposable diapers for babies
In the USA, plastic covers were created and improvements were made, such as elastics at the waist and legs or velcro straps.
In the seventies, disposable diapers became popular, and today, almost 80% of Western parents use these products. The great disadvantage of these diapers is the environmental impact: some environmental organizations estimate that they can take up to five hundred years to degrade.
On the other hand, cloth diapers have evolved considerably over time and today have absorbent cores of threads and double layer, which keep the baby more dry time. They have a very important environmental impact since to wash them you need a lot of energy and water.
As for savings, cloth diapers end up being cheaper although at the beginning you have to make a large outlay, but having them last for many years. You can wash them hundreds of times.
Cloth diapers are composed of a fabric absorbent for urine and a waterproof layer on the outside to prevent moisture from passing into the baby's clothes. A thin disposable piece of paper called 'lining' can be inserted to collect the stools.
Types of cloth diapers for babies
There are many types of cloth diapers that fit the needs of each family
- All in one (All in one or also AIO): it is what most resembles a diaper conventional: the waterproof layer, the absorbent core and the inner fabric are sewn together in one piece.
- Adjustable diapers: in these diapers, the diaper itself and the cover are two separate pieces. Since the blanket does not always get dirty, fewer blankets than diapers are needed.
- Refillable diapers: are diapers formed by an outer layer of polyester and an interior, usually fleece. The absorbent is removable. As the diaper is open in the back, you can put one or two absorbers. There are absorbers of microfiber, bamboo, hemp or cotton. According to the needs of the baby they are getting more or less absorbent, for example, at night one more is put on so that it lasts many hours.
- Folding diapers: they are the diapers of 'yesteryear'. They are cotton gauzes that fold to give them a certain shape. Once folded, they are fastened with a special clip and a blanket is placed over them. This type of diaper is very economical. It works better with newborns, then, the children move a lot, the diaper comes out of its shape, the pipís are more abundant ...
All these diapers exist either in several sizes or in a single size. The sizes have the advantage of being more adjusted to the body of the baby while the size only in small babies bulges a lot. That's why its cost is higher because, as the baby grows, you have to change diapers and buy one more size. In contrast, the one size fits most but it can make a bit of a bulge.
