- 6 years ago
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I use cloth diapers and plastic pants almost exclusively and I do so for several reasons. After the initial expense, upkeep is much more economical if you have your own washer and dryer. Another good reason is that I have found them to never leak, ever! The longer you use them, the softer they get. Good quality fabric will last for years and years.
I am handy with a sewing machine and a pair of scissors so I was able to buy 74" wide diaper cloth. I would cut it to the length that worked for me then surged the edges. This makes an adult size flat diaper that washes cleanly and dries quickly. I also had bought a dozen long soakers sometime before, but I suppose I could have made them just the same had I not. They work great for adding extra thickness where you want it.
It takes a little time to experiment and find the right fold that works for you. I like to fold mine right after pulling them out of the dryer, adding the soaker, then spraying them with a special baby powder scent spray I make, then put the final fold/roll where they will fit perfectly in my diaper drawer. My diaper drawer smells awesome, and my diapers always smell like baby powder.
Finding a good quality plastic pant is also important. I don't go for anything fancy, more classic, utility, and durability. A trick to know and learn is following the advice of mothers from the 60s, fold in all the edges of the plastic pants inside the edges of the diaper. zero leaks this way.
You will also want to find between 8-14 large diaper style safety pins. I pin them with 4 pins, to at the top and one at the edge of each leg.
Hope this helps...
Abyfox