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Wool
Wool Soaker
Natural fiber from sheep hair. Frequently used as the waterproof layer in a diaper cover if the family wants to use only natural fibers and avoid plastic. It is a very breathable fiber, and is great for preventing rashes and yeast infections. Wool can go without washing for up to several weeks, unlike most covers.
Natural fiber from sheep hair. Frequently used as the waterproof layer in a diaper cover if the family wants to use only natural fibers and avoid plastic. It is a very breathable fiber, and is great for preventing rashes and yeast infections. Wool can go without washing for up to several weeks, unlike most covers.
Wipes
Wipes
Washable cloths that you reuse. Great combination to cloth diapers. Simple to use, can use with plain water or a wipe solution, wipe as usual and wash.
Washable cloths that you reuse. Great combination to cloth diapers. Simple to use, can use with plain water or a wipe solution, wipe as usual and wash.
Wicking
Wicking
Fabric pulling moisture from one location to another. Can be good if the porous layer is wicking moisture to the absorbent layer, not so good when the moisture gets wicked to the outside of the diaper, and causes leaks. If there are wicking issues that create leaks, typically this is due to an improper fit, or repelling issues.
Fabric pulling moisture from one location to another. Can be good if the porous layer is wicking moisture to the absorbent layer, not so good when the moisture gets wicked to the outside of the diaper, and causes leaks. If there are wicking issues that create leaks, typically this is due to an improper fit, or repelling issues.
Wetbag
Wet Bag
A bag intended to carry soiled cloth diapers when you’re not at home. Frequently lined with a waterproof layer, like PUL, and fabric outside. They typically close with zippers, hook and look or drawstring.
A bag intended to carry soiled cloth diapers when you’re not at home. Frequently lined with a waterproof layer, like PUL, and fabric outside. They typically close with zippers, hook and look or drawstring.
Trainers
Trainers
Training pants are used when kids are first learning how to use the potty. Typically a one-piece unit with an absorbent layer, and padding between the leg areas. Some brands have a waterproof layer that is useful overnight and for naps or car rides.
You do not have to use trainers. Some use diapers and go straight to kids underwear. Other kids need some more time, and do well with training pants.
The purpose of trainers is to make sure the child feels the process, and learns to recognize the feel of being wet. The absorbent layer is intended to reduce the need to change a lot of extra clothes for when the occasional accident inevitably happens. Styles that are pull-on are useful to help foster independence and make it easy for kids to pull it up.
Training pants are used when kids are first learning how to use the potty. Typically a one-piece unit with an absorbent layer, and padding between the leg areas. Some brands have a waterproof layer that is useful overnight and for naps or car rides.
You do not have to use trainers. Some use diapers and go straight to kids underwear. Other kids need some more time, and do well with training pants.
The purpose of trainers is to make sure the child feels the process, and learns to recognize the feel of being wet. The absorbent layer is intended to reduce the need to change a lot of extra clothes for when the occasional accident inevitably happens. Styles that are pull-on are useful to help foster independence and make it easy for kids to pull it up.
Sunning
Sunning
Setting cloth diaper components in direct sunlight for several hours to use the natural UV rays to break down stubborn stains and naturally bleach (without added chemicals) diapers. The UV rays from the sun can also reduce bacteria counts and reduce odors in diapers. With a bright sunny day, the process can take as few as 3 hours, on an overcast or rainy day, it can take up to 24, depending on the stain.
You can do this indoors, by setting the diapers in the sun next to a window as well. If you would like, you can also use a small amount of lemon juice to speed up the process, but is not required. If you do, just be sure to re-wash the sunned diapers to remove the juice.
You can do this indoors, by setting the diapers in the sun next to a window as well. If you would like, you can also use a small amount of lemon juice to speed up the process, but is not required. If you do, just be sure to re-wash the sunned diapers to remove the juice.
Snaps
Snaps
Plastic (can be metal) closure that is commonly used in both the covers and absorbent layers of cloth diapers.
Plastic (can be metal) closure that is commonly used in both the covers and absorbent layers of cloth diapers.
Snappi
Snappi
Diaper fastener that uses small plastic teeth to hook fabric, with a stretchy plastic band that pulls taught to keep the diaper fastened. Works great with prefolds, fitteds and more.
Diaper fastener that uses small plastic teeth to hook fabric, with a stretchy plastic band that pulls taught to keep the diaper fastened. Works great with prefolds, fitteds and more.
Snap Down Rise
Snap Down Rise
Sizing of the diaper is made smaller or larger by adjusting the setting of the snaps on the front of the diaper. This shortens the length of fabric in the front of the diaper, making the rise smaller, and decreasing the size.
Sizing of the diaper is made smaller or larger by adjusting the setting of the snaps on the front of the diaper. This shortens the length of fabric in the front of the diaper, making the rise smaller, and decreasing the size.
Sized Diaper
Sized Diaper
Type of diaper that comes in several sizes, like small, medium and large. Frequently based on a combination of age and weight. Typically trim on small babies, because there isn’t a lot of extra fabric.
Type of diaper that comes in several sizes, like small, medium and large. Frequently based on a combination of age and weight. Typically trim on small babies, because there isn’t a lot of extra fabric.
Side Snapping
Side Snapping
Diaper that closes with the front panel on the outside, and the wings underneath the front panel. Great for older children, who figure out how to take their diapers off. Typically only available in snaps.
Diaper that closes with the front panel on the outside, and the wings underneath the front panel. Great for older children, who figure out how to take their diapers off. Typically only available in snaps.
Rise
Rise
The measurement from the top of the front side of the diaper, between the legs and to the back edge of the diaper.
The measurement from the top of the front side of the diaper, between the legs and to the back edge of the diaper.
Repelling
Repelling
Not absorbing liquid. Absorbent layer does not absorb. Liquids sit on top of fabric, like beads, or run off to sides of the diaper, typically causing leaks. To test for repelling, you must first try pressing water into the fabric, like the pressure from a sink, to see if it soaks through.
Not absorbing liquid. Absorbent layer does not absorb. Liquids sit on top of fabric, like beads, or run off to sides of the diaper, typically causing leaks. To test for repelling, you must first try pressing water into the fabric, like the pressure from a sink, to see if it soaks through.
Reconditioning or Stripping
Reconditioning/Stripping
Washing cloth diapers repeatedly in only hot water or in a solution of dish soap (typically Dawn brand) to remove any detergent, natural oils or hard water mineral buildup, residue, odor-causing bacteria or other leftovers from the washing process. Stripping will also remove most diaper cream residue that reduces absorbency in cloth.
Washing cloth diapers repeatedly in only hot water or in a solution of dish soap (typically Dawn brand) to remove any detergent, natural oils or hard water mineral buildup, residue, odor-causing bacteria or other leftovers from the washing process. Stripping will also remove most diaper cream residue that reduces absorbency in cloth.
Priming/Prepping
Priming/Prepping
If your absorbent layer is made from natural fibers, you will need to wash them 2-3 or more times before initial use to remove the natural oils. Natural fibers like cotton and hemp contain natural oils that are designed to protect the fiber, but also reduces absorbency. To remove this, simply wash in hot water several times. Dry as usual. This process is similar to Reconditioning diapers that have a buildup. Skipping this step may result in leaks for the first few uses of the diapers, but is easily fixed by simply washing them several times.
If your absorbent layer is made from natural fibers, you will need to wash them 2-3 or more times before initial use to remove the natural oils. Natural fibers like cotton and hemp contain natural oils that are designed to protect the fiber, but also reduces absorbency. To remove this, simply wash in hot water several times. Dry as usual. This process is similar to Reconditioning diapers that have a buildup. Skipping this step may result in leaks for the first few uses of the diapers, but is easily fixed by simply washing them several times.
PUL
PUL
Polyester Urethane Laminate. Waterproof layer adhered to polyester knit fabric. The waterproof layer in the majority of styles of reusable diapers.
Polyester Urethane Laminate. Waterproof layer adhered to polyester knit fabric. The waterproof layer in the majority of styles of reusable diapers.
Prefolds
Prefold
Rectangular shaped absorbent layer. Typically folded into thirds, uses closure like pins or a snappi. Center strip of fabric typically has extra layers for increased absorbency. This is most often what is used in diaper services.
Rectangular shaped absorbent layer. Typically folded into thirds, uses closure like pins or a snappi. Center strip of fabric typically has extra layers for increased absorbency. This is most often what is used in diaper services.
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