https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:33:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapering-question#post-665279 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:39:56 +0000 Weagle 665279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaughLines: I meant to write more, but I got distracted by a poopy diaper :). High heat breaks down PUL (it cracks and separates from the cover), so usually covers and pocket diapers are line dried. They are thin, so they typically dry very quickly. There is a type of waterproofing (can't remember what it's called) that can be "repaired". For that, you actually throw it into the dryer for a few minutes to kind of melt the stuff back to where it's supposed to be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapering-question#post-665068 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:52:27 +0000 LaughLines 665068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle is that preventable or fixable once it happens? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapering-question#post-665061 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:50:28 +0000 Weagle 665061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaughLines: It's a type of lining that coats the inside of the diapers to make them waterproof. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapering-question#post-665038 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:40:21 +0000 LaughLines 665038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle what is PUL? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapering-question#post-665024 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:36:36 +0000 Weagle 665024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only time we've had leaks is if the PUL has gone bad. Otherwise they're way more leakproof than disposables have been for us! We change every 2-2.5 hours or sooner if she has pooped. She's always wet, so we just keep with that routine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapering-question#post-664982 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:25:36 +0000 Lindsay05 664982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE cloth diapering. I've only been doing it for 8 months now but it's wonderful. Our LO is a heavy wetter and will pee through her diaper if we don't double up her inserts. We actually use two full inserts rather than just a doubler. That's the good thing about cloth diapers is even if they are soaked, the diaper stays relatively dry. Good to keep the bum dry, bad to tell if they are wet. As you get to know your LO you will know when a change is needed. We usually change every 2-2 1/2 hours unless a poop has happened! As far as convenience factor, I wouldn't say disposables are much more convenient because you have to always go to the store and purchase them, as well as disposing them. Cloth diapers you just plop them in a pail and wash and they are ready to go again. We use disposables at night and when we are out of the house.<br /> Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapering-question#post-664963 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:19:52 +0000 LaughLines 664963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have any kids yet, but I'm looking into options for when we do, and cloth diapering is one of those options.</p> <p>I was babysitting my cousin's baby last week who uses cloth diapers. She used to use them exclusively, but now sometimes they put her in disposables because when she gets wet sometimes she leaks through the diaper and her onsie/pants get wet. Is there any way to prevent this with cloth diapers or does it come with the territory when they're sort of "in between" sizes/snaps?? (they use the snappy kind with the insert, not sure of the brand)</p> <p>Also, as an amateur cloth diaper-er, I had a hard time telling if she was actually wet or not to decide if she needed a change. I ended up just wiping the inside of the diaper with my hand to feel it because I really couldn't tell. Is that typical? </p> <p>I think i'm leaning toward disposable diapers for the convenience factor, but the cost factor of the cloth diapers is VERY appealing. </p>