Cloth diapers

EllenH2140 | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 | Posted in Everything Else

I would like to make the switch to cloth diapers, but I was wondering if anyone knew of somewhere close to San Francisco where I can buy all my supplies (the diapers themselves, liners, pants and the little clips that hold the diapers together). I know about Tiny Tots Baby Boutique, but that's down near San Jose. Does anyone know of a store closer to SF? Stores like Babies R Us seem to have a very limited range and focus on disposables.

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An Earth Friendly Diaper Rundown

BrittG | Aug 10, 2008 | 1 | Posted in Group Forum

With about six thousand diapers being used by one child before they are potty trained, diapers end up causing a large environmental burden. What many don't realize is that they have alternative choices to the conventional retail offerings. You are no longer forced to use cloth diapers if you wish to be environmentally friendly. You now have the option to be environmentally friendly with your diaper choice and still dispose of them when they are dirty.

Cloth Diapers Making A Comeback
It is definitely not the old, white cotton wraps held together by safety pins that your grandmother used to use.
Diaper Services for SF: http://tinytots.com/,
Cloth Diaper Savings Calculator: http://www.diaperpin.com/calculator/calculator.asp

The Four Basic Types of Cloth Diapers: (source: http://www.kellyscloset.com)
1. All in One Cloth Diapers (also known as "AIO"s) - These diapers are the easiest and most leak proof diapers to use and have a built in diaper cover sewn into the cotton or fleece layer. They fasten with snaps or velcro and work like the ease of a disposable. NO diaper cover required.
Brands: Thirsties, bumGenius!, Mommy's Touch, Fuzzi Bunz

2. Fitted or Contoured Cloth Diapers - These diapers are fitted with snaps or velcro and do require a diaper cover. One of the reasons why customers choose these diapers is because they dry faster than the All in One diapers.
Brands: Kissaluvs, Crickett's Hemp Fitted Diapers, Thirsties

3. Pre-fold and Flat Diapers (old-fashioned diapers) - These diapers are wonderful for not only diapering but are used as burp cloths, household clean-ups, and so much more. These diapers need to be fastened with pins or a Snappi and used with a diaper cover. Most of the covers we have available do NOT require the use of pins.
Brands: Chinese Prefold Diapers, Birdseye Cotton Flat Diapers

4. Pocket Cloth Diapers
The three main components of the "Pocket Diapers" are: First, a waterproof outer barrier fabric that is sewn to the second component, an inner moisture-wicking fabric that keeps the skin feeling dry. These two fabrics form a pocket for the third component, an absorbent insert, to be placed. However, the term "Pocket Diapers" is so much more than just two layers of fabric sewn together! Pocket Diapers function in a way that no other diaper has in history.
Brands: Knickernappies, bumGenius!, Fuzzi Bunz

Disposable
Alternative disposable diapers are on the rise (disposable diapers make up the third largest source of solid waste in landfills, after newspapers and food and beverage containers). They give parents the convenience of easy use and disposal, yet still reduce the burden diapers have on the environment.
Brands: 7th Generation, Nature Boy and Girl, Earth Pure, Tushies

Flushable
Now there's a flushable diaper on the market that hopes to make rank diaper pails a thing of the past and help save the planet as well.

Brand: gDiapers consist of a washable, cotton outer “little g” pant and a plastic-free flushable diaper refill. They are made of breathable material just like sports clothing. So, babies stay dry and happy and are far less likely to get diaper rash.
Flush, compost or toss. Can't flush? It's ok to toss our flushable diaper refills because they're plastic-free. Or garden compost the wet ones. They'll break down in 50-150 days.

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