Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Types of Insert for Cloth Diaper



Sering mendengar rungutan ibu-ibu yang mengadu 'Kenapa baru pakai 2jam CD dah bocor?', "malasnya nak bangun malam nak tukar CD, kalau lambat tukar mesti lencun"..Jadi ini mungkin membantu..
Combo Insert (kombinasi insert)
1. Microfibre+ microfibre (Pocket CD)
2. Microfibre+ *Bamboo cotton (Diret to skin/ Pocket CD)
3. Microfibre+ **Bamboo charcoal (Direct to skin)
4. Microfibre+ ***Zorb (Direct to skin/ Pocket CD)
5. Zorb
6. Bamboo Charcoal
7. Hemp
* BAMBOO bersifat menakung air
** BAMBOO CHARCOAL bersifat menyerap/ stay dry
***ZORB daya penyerap 6X lebih daripada microfibre



Types of Bamboo

Bamboo terry
Bamboo terry is fabrics that have small loops on the surface. (Think of your bathroom towels). The looping creates more surface area on the fabric, which makes terry diapers very absorbent.
Terry is also soft and durable. It can be used as either an outer layer or inner layer. 100% bamboo have less complaint of molds due to it's property

Bamboo velour.
This soft, creamy fabric is primarily used for the outer or innermost layer of diapers. It does not have wicking properties like synthetic fabrics such as fleece or suedecloth, but it holds moisture very well and still feels comfortable when wet.

Bamboo fleece
Thick and fuzzy (macam jaket / baju sejuk fleece). Inner babyland bamboo charcoal menggunakan bamboo charcoal fleece.

e.g one bamboo mix with 30% cotton Fleece fabrics mix with others. There are bamboo + cotton, bamboo + hemp.

 In Bamboo Fabrics (latest issues)

1. Antibacterial property for bamboo fabric will be wash out?

 Bamboo fibers contain a natural substance called bamboo kun, which provides antibacterial properties to the plant. This substance is present even after the fibers are processed into fabric. According to a study done by the Japanese Textile Inspection Association, the antibacterial properties of 100 percent bamboo fabric are still 70 percent effective after being washed 50 times.The antibacterial properties not only aid in killing disease causing bacteria, but are useful in preventing odors as well.

2. Antifungal? Mold resistant?

 Bamboo fabrics are also anti-fungal. According to Bamboo Home USA, a study on 50 athletes foot sufferers proved that wearing bamboo socks can eliminate athletes foot with no adverse effects. Participants in the study experienced less severe symptoms after two days and a complete recovery within six days of wearing the socks. That is why less mold problem with 100% bamboo material.

Other fabrics for cloth diapers

Fleece is 100% polyester and comes in a variety of thicknesses, or "weights". Heavyweight fleece like Windprohas waterproof qualities which make it great for diaper covers and diaper outer layers or covers. Lightweight fleece likemicrofleece wicks moisture away for a stay-dry diaper inner.

Hemp is a hardworking cloth diaper fabric! It can absorb a lot of liquid. abig rough material but as it usually mix with other material so it should be okay.

Microfiber is usually 75% polyester 25% polyamide, and is a great diaper fabric for soakers and inners. It traps moisture between its fibers and can absorb up to 8 times its weight in liquid! Light and thin, microfiber dries quickly and gets more absorbent with use. Avoid using microfiber next to baby because it can dry out baby's skin.

Microfleece is 100% polyester and a moisture-wicking diaper fabric. It is used next to baby's skin to keep baby feeling dry and comfortable.

Burley Knit Terry, or BKT, is a super-absorbent diaper fabric. It is a stretchy knit terry fabric with longer and thicker loops than regular terry. Because BKT is so thick it's highly absorbent, but may be bulky if used for an entire diaper. However it's perfect for soakers, inserts and plush wipes.

Tips
-Semua insert boleh direct contact to skin KECUALI INSERT MICROFIBRE!
- Jika menggunakan insert microfibre untuk cover/ AI2 style, pastikan anda menggunakan sock ye..
- Kalau menggunakan pocket CD, sila gunakan jenis pocket CD yang besar seperti QQBaby supaya boleh menampung ketebalan insert anda seperti insert microfibre.
-Setiap baby adalah berbeza 'wetter'
- Jika ada extra bujet, boleh try CD jenis fitted. tapi jangan lupa untuk pakaikan anak anda cover sebab FITTED tidak mempunyai PUL ye.. =)

Beberapa cadangan alternatif:
(a) tukar insert yg lebih power - bamboo charcoal / bamboo cotton/ zorb/ hemp
(b) double insert - mikrofibre + mikrofibre
(c) combo insert - mikrofibre + bamboo/hemp/zorb/birds eye cotton (bec)
(d) combo insert - bamboo charcoal + bamboo cotton/hemp/zorb/bec
(e) foldover (sbg insert cd poket / soaker utk cover system or AI2)
(f) prefold (cover system/AI2)
(g) prefold + booster bamboo/hemp/zorb/bec (cover system/AI2)
(h) trifold (cover system/AI2)
(i) flip organic (cover system/AI2)
(j) cd2 with organic soaker - cth BG elemental, Grovia, Itti Bitti, Bubblebubs dll.
(k) cd fitted + PUL cover
(l) cd fitted + fleece cover/soaker/shorties/longies
(m) cd fitted + wool cover/soaker/shorties/longies


courtesy: internet source and facebook group Malaysia Cloth Diaper Parenting

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