success!

These are 100% wool, made from the sleeves of a thrift store sweater, and so soft. I tested them for waterproofness and even with only 1 thin layer, NOTHING wicked through. The sizing should fit a 3 month old with the legs scrunched up/folded cuffs, through 12 months (tighter, more like leggings).

next project on my list- lambswool longies!

I have a couple of old thrifted sweaters lying around, and they are destined for the cutting table this week.

100% wool, going to be soooo cute. I also plan on using the chest area of the sweaters for making my standard snapping covers. Have you ever done this before? I'm wondering if they have to be felted before hand. One certainly is, the other is not.

how to place a custom order

Either copy/paste the form below into an email and send to gladis@mail.usf.edu
or give me a call at 727-657-7370.
Answer the questions for each diaper style you choose, but if you want 2 identical ones, only fill out one form and say "2" in the quantity line.
See sidebar for currently available fabric and snap colors.

XOXO,

Gladis


PS. I accept paypal, checks, for even cash for local customers!




Custom order form

Baby's waist measurement:

Thigh measurement:



Fleece color choice (one):

OR

PUL choice (one):



Snap color choice (up to two):


Quantity:

Your name and phone number:

What kind of cloth diapers should I use?

That is a question I googled at the beginning of my quest, a several years ago.

First, you need to understand how cloth diapers WORK.

In the absolute simplest of diapering "systems" there are two obvious parts: an absorbent layer and a waterproof layer.

The absorbing part catches and holds the wetness. This is some type of fabric that is NOT water resistant; cotton knits, cotton terrycloth, cotton flannel, bamboo fabrics, and so on. While it's not conventional, nearly anything can be meet this need. Old tee shirts, washcloths, and even extra receiving blankets work well. These can be used directly against the baby's bottom. Pictured here are cotton prefolds, the kind of cloth diaper most American families use as burp cloths.



Then there is the waterproof/water resistant layer. This creates a barrier between the wetness held in the absorbent layer and the baby's clothing (and car seat, bedding, and YOU). While nearly anything absorbent works for the inner layers, this outer layer is trickier.

The fabric should be "breathable" which means recycling plastic shower curtains and table cloths into diaper covers WON'T work. Fabrics that aren't breathable will not only irritate a baby's skin, they can cause permanent scarring and tissue damage.

PUL (pronounced "Pee You El" stands for polyurethane laminate) is a plasticated fabric that is considered sufficiently breathable and is definitely waterproof.

Wool is also a reasonable choice; it's naturally water resistant and is really versatile. Some people, however, have wool sensitivities and should avoid this fabric.

High quality fleeces are my personal favorite- they have softness that PUL cannot rival and are QUITE water resistant. They never need to be re-lanolized the way that wool does, and they can be machine washed.