Why Pocket Diapers Are Better Than Disposables
More and more parents are starting to go for pocket diapers over the typical disposables that have been popular for many years. Cloth diapers may have been what your grandmother used on your mother, but they do not look or act the same as they did back then. The pocket style is new, unique, and quite attractive for baby as well as parents.
A diaper made with the pocket style looks sort of like a pair of underwear, but is designed with a whole where absorbent inserts can be slid in. This essentially gives the look of a cloth diaper with an aspect of a throwaway diaper. They offer more protection for your baby’s skin because the material wicks moisture away when wet.
Many parents love shopping for these products because they are made with fun patterns and a wide variety of color schemes. Of course, there is an expense to purchasing the diapers and the inserts but it is a one time purchase that can actually save you money in the long run.
Also, consider the time you save not running to the store every time you run out of the plastic variety. They are also more environmentally sound considering you will not be filling up your local landfill with soggy lumps of plastic. If more parents would officially make the switch a nice dent could be taken out of the landfills every year!
The nice thing about the inserts is that they allow you to control the level of absorbency used. This is great news if you have a child who wets heavily. Nighttime disposables are not very efficient, especially for heavy wetters. With this newer design you can sleep more comfortably knowing your child will be more protected from the moisture if they do go.
All you have to do to increase the absorbency is to double the insert. This will allow you to sleep more soundly at night knowing a leak all over the baby’s clothing is less likely to occur.
To put this type of diaper on you simply slide it on. Not only is it fast and simple, but many parents find it preferable to using other cloth or plastic diapers.
You will need to keep a hamper somewhere close by so you can toss the wet products in after changing. Washing may add another step to the process, but it is one that is manageable for most people.
The biggest downside to using this style of cloth diaper is taking a moment to put in the insert. If you stuff the underpants prior to use and always keep some pre-assembled at hand this problem can be completely eliminated. This way, they are just as quick and convenient as a throwaway.
These diapers definitely have more benefits than they do flaws. If you are ready to make an impact on everything from your baby’s skin to your local landfill, it is time to make a switch that you can feel good about.
In the end, pocket diapers are better than throwaways because they are just as easy to use, have added comfort for your baby, and are more effective for nighttime wetting. They also save you money and time, so what more could you possibly ask for?