| Wool diaper covers are a natural choice in cloth | | | | reaction. A finer yarn used in knitting or weaving the |
| diapering. This breathable fabric feels comfortable in all | | | | fabric also results in a softer feel and removes any |
| kinds of weather. While most people think of it as a | | | | "scratchy" feeling - leaving them as soft as a t-shirt. |
| winter fabric, it's breathability and natural temperature | | | | Wool works well as a diaper cover because it can |
| control ability makes it a great choice for any time of | | | | absorb up to 30% of its weight on moisture before it |
| year. Natural fibers are often a good choice for babies | | | | feels damp. Quality covers will last and last because |
| with sensitive skin since it allows their skin to breathe, | | | | the fibers are stronger than steel and more durable |
| even under a cloth diaper. | | | | than other natural fibers. It takes dye beautifully and is |
| Natural fibers are a renewable resource and it does | | | | available in natural shades or gorgeous colors. |
| not harm the sheep. Sheep need to be sheared from | | | | There are hundreds of different colors, styles and |
| time to time to keep them comfortable. Another | | | | designs available. You can find soakers that pull on or |
| benefit is that these covers are biodegradable when | | | | wraps that use Velcro-like or snap closures. Some |
| you are done with them, although wool diaper covers | | | | parents love the ease of using shorts or long pants |
| can last generations if properly cared for. | | | | made to function as pants and a diaper cover. These |
| Many people think "oh, won't that be scratchy and | | | | are known as shorties or longies by some parents. |
| hot?" While some fabrics are scratchy, other types of | | | | Amazingly, one of the best benefits is that these |
| wool are super soft and comfortable. There are many | | | | amazing covers do not need to be washed as often |
| different types and some types, like Merino, are | | | | as synthetic covers due to the wonders of lanolin. |
| well-suited for wearing against the skin. Quality wool is | | | | Simply air dry the damp cover before reusing it. rotate |
| soft and gentle to babies' skin. I have used these soft | | | | back and forth with two or three soakers, wraps, |
| Merino covers on my daughter's sensitive skin since | | | | longies or shorties and you can get by with just a few. |
| she was just a few days old. They are breathable and | | | | Depending on how often they are used, you may |
| help regulate temperature any time of year. They are | | | | need to wash your wool diaper covers only once |
| cool in summer and warm in winter because the | | | | every 1-3 weeks. After washing, you will need to use |
| natural fibers allow air circulate to the skin, evaporating | | | | some form of lanolin on your to keep them |
| moisture and allowing heat to dissipate in summer while | | | | water-resistant and smelling fresh. Creamy spray |
| holding in warmth in winter. | | | | lanolin is an easy way to lanolize wool diaper covers, |
| While some people think they are allergic, more often it | | | | although many people use liquid or solid lanolin products |
| is the harsh processing of the fibers that irritates their | | | | to add the odor control, moisture-proofing and softness |
| skin. Less processed fabric doesn't cause the same | | | | they are looking for. |