Absorbency Newborn - Infant - Toddler -
7-9"
Size 0 is specially made to actually fit a newborn. It has a snap down feature in the front so that your baby's umbilical cord can heal without being irritated. After the cord heals you can unsnap the front and use the second row of snaps as your baby grows.
The inside soaker layers are made with a layer of woven cotton to provide stability and to distribute wetness all throughout the diaper. There are also two additional layers of Kissaluvs super thick terry inside. This is not skimpy 'baby' terry. It is the same super thick and absorbent terry that they use on the outside of the diapers and their fleece/terry liners.
The super soaker Kissaluvs washable liners will not fit into the size 0 diapers, but the booster size will.
Like most fitted diapers these work best with pull up style diaper covers. For newborns and up the Bummi Pant fits well. Depending on your baby, you may be able to use the Prorap Classic or the Bummi Super. Just make sure (especially on your newborn) that all of the diaper is tucked into the cover.
Like all unbleached/natural fabrics these diapers need to be washed in hot water before they will become absorbent. The manufacturer recommends that they are washed and dried at least four times before initial use. They will continue to get more absorbent the more that they are washed until they are totally broken in.
Kissaluvs have a lifetime snap attachment policy. If a snap ever comes off, they will fix it free of charge.
Size 0 (5-15 lbs.); Size 1 (10-25 lbs.); Size 2 (20-40 lbs.)
100% super soft cotton flannel, no raw edges to irritate tender skin. Also great for use as burp cloths.
Available in a six pack of assorted prints - 18"x20". Specific color/print choices not available. Made in Canada by Kushies.
Absorbency
Waist
Diaper Cover Quick Guide
For all the velcro covers, you are looking for waist and leg measurements that fall in about the same place in the range. The smallest leg measurements were taken when the cover was fastened on the smallest waist setting. If your baby’s waist measurement is on the lower end of the range and the leg measurement is on the higher end of the range, the cover will probably be too tight at the legs.
Combining cotton and hemp makes for a soft, absorbent and very long lasting liner.
Joey-Bunz also make GREAT doublers or use them by themselves in a snug fitting wrap. Joey-Bunz are more environmentally friendly than inserts made from man-made micro fibers because hemp is a natural product, grown without pesticides and not bleached, which can be harmful to the environment. Hemp also protects your baby because it is naturally anti-microbial. Small Joey Bunz are about 12.5" long, medium are 15" long, large are 17" long. All sizes are about 5" wide at the middle and 5.75" wide at each end. Measurements are after washing.
Absorbency (small size)
Absorbency (large size)
They do not absorb, they are only for keeping your baby's bottom dry. 5.5" wide by 15.5" long. White.
This terry organic diaper is very absorbent and is easy to use. It has the simplicity of use of a contour diaper, but it features elastic at the legs to keep messes where they belong. It can be used will a pull up cover when fastened (with a snappi) or unfastened with a velcro closing cover. There is a sewn in flap that can be folded to give extra absorbency where it is needed most. The flap also allows the diaper to dry more quickly.
Imse Organic is a form-fitting diaper made of ecological cotton inspected by Skal*. This diaper has an excellent fit with soft elastic at the legs. It is available in a size that fits about 8 lbs. to 38 lbs. and in Newborn for a less bulky fit on your recent addition. It is very absorbent diaper and is excellent for use at night. For smaller babies the larger diaper can look a little bulky and we recommend the use of a pull up style cover.
To adjust the rise down for smaller babies just fold the back down.
Absorbency (Infant/Toddler) Absorbency (Newborn)
Natural diapers! All styles of diapers are available in natural (aka unbleached). These natural diapers are very soft and have a more fuzzy look to them until they have been used for a few months. They are a little heavier than the white diapers. They also take longer to shrink. The diapers are not dyed to look natural - their color is just what unbleached cotton looks like. Natural diapers need more work to get them ready for use. They need to be soaked and/or washed in hot water in order for them to absorb properly. Each time that they are washed, use detergent. They need to be dried in the dryer after each wash load. If you have your water heater turned down for safety, turn it up for this load. Don' t forget to turn it back down afterward. If you have a smaller capacity washer, don’t overload it with natural diapers when you are getting them set up, they need some room to agitate. Natural cotton has natural waxes on it. The bleaching process gets rid of the wax on the white diapers, but you have to take care of it for the natural. The color of your Natural Diapers may vary from batch to batch.
Which size should you buy?
White or Natural? The white diapers are easier to set up. A couple of washings and you are set. The natural may need more washings at the start to become really absorbent. I won't be able to tell you how many soakings/washes it will take to get the natural ready for use. It depends on the detergent and the hardness of your water. In my very soft water and Arm & Hammer detergent it took three washes followed by an overnight soak. You may need to use boiling water on the diapers to get them set up. Harder water seems to work better. After about a month of use the white are a tiny bit softer because of the bleaching process. The natural are more durable though and will last longer. The natural also hide a stains a bit. If you line dry your diapers, the natural are a bit softer. If you have never used cloth diapers before and want to get started right away, my suggestion is to get the white diapers. I have found that in their haste to get going with cloth some new users don't get the natural diapers set up enough and then get frustrated because they don't seem to be working right.
Will a heavier diaper really absorb more?
Diaper color code: Have some diapers and don't know what size they are? Here is the code: 2x6x2 preemie - white stitching on the ends, 4x8x4 newborn - dark green stitching at two ends, 4x6x4 - white stitching at two ends, 4x8x4 premium - blue stitching at two ends, 4x8x4 toddler - light green stitching on all four sides.
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