Natural
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For the Health of Our Babies and the Life of Our Planet
FREE summer pajamas with orders of $100 or more
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For the Health of Our Babies and the Life of Our Planet
FREE summer pajamas with orders of $100 or more
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 | Economical |
| Very absorbent |
| Extremely durable |
| Easy to care for |
| 100% cotton |
| Dry quickly |
| Alternative uses |
We recommend the Snappi diaper fastener to use with
Chinese prefolds. It's faster and easier to use than pins. Scroll down to see how the
Snappi works. With some of the covers we sell there is
no need to fasten the
diaper at all. Just fold into thirds and lay in a wrap (diaper cover). Place baby on
wrap, fold up the excess prefold in front and close. It's that easy. This method
works well with our front Aplix (Velcro) closure diaper covers. Side snap and
pull on covers need to be fastened. Here is a wonderful link with diagrams for
folding: http://www.dy-dee.com/html/Folding/folding.html
Diaper Covers to use that do not require a fastener:
Proraps Classic, Bummis Super Whisper Wrap, Bummis Cotton, Bumpy covers, Bumpy
wool, Bumkins covers.
Sizes are approximate and exact fit will also depend on the build of your baby. Here is a general guideline:
| Preemie prefolds- up to 6lbs, 2x6x2 layers,
9.5"X15" Fits in preemie and newborn covers Use later as a diaper doubler |
| Standard infant prefolds- 6 to 18lbs, 4x6x4 layers,
12.5"X16.5" Fits in small and medium covers, use later as a diaper doubler 6 layers in the middle makes it less bulky than the infant size |
| Infant prefolds- 6 to 18lbs, 4x8x4 layers,
12"X15" Fits in small and medium covers |
| Regular prefolds- 12 to 22 lbs, 4x6x4 layers,
15"X21" Fits in medium and large covers Slightly smaller with 6 middle layers, makes a good in between size |
| Premium prefolds- 16 to 30lbs, 4x8x4,
15"X23" Fits in medium and large covers, your baby will use this size for a long time and may never need the next size up |
| Toddler prefolds- over 25lbs, 4x8x4,
18"X24" Fits in large and extra large covers, makes a great super absorbent night time diaper even for babies smaller than 25 lbs If you need any help with sizing please contact
us. We are always happy to help in any way we can. |
| Changing pad (especially toddler size) |
| Burp cloth |
| Diaper doubler for extra absorbency (infant and preemie sizes) |
| Cleaning rags |
Natural Chinese prefolds are made from untreated cotton which is light tan in color. They are a bit softer and hide stains better. They do initially require several washings in very hot water (dry between washes) to remove the natural waxy coating of the cotton. Once the wax is removed they will become fluffy and absorbent. We send instructions along with the natural prefolds on how to prepare them. White Chinese prefolds have been bleached to a pristine white color. They only require two regular washings and dryings to quilt up to a soft absorbent diaper. Both types work equally well. It is a personal choice which one you like better. Please keep in mind new prefolds especially natural will pill for a while. The pilling is normal and will wash away with time.
We sell our Chinese
prefolds
by the dozen
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Covers: Chinese prefolds may seem intimidating to use especially for first time cloth diaper users but they can be very easy to use. Yes they need to be folded but once folded into thirds you can lay them in a diaper cover, place your baby on top and fasten the cover. All of the front velcro closing covers work well with Chinese prefolds. The Bummis Super Whisper Wraps and the Bumkins covers even have a pocket in the front to tuck the prefold into to keep it in place. Bummis Cotton and Proraps covers only fit over Chinese prefolds because they have a higher cut in the leg making them unsuitable for the fitted diapers we sell. You can also pin or fasten prefolds with a Snappi. This will hold the prefold more securely around the baby's legs to keep in messes.
Prefolds for newborns: We have three sizes for newborns: preemie, standard infant and infant. The most popular is the infant size. It consists of 4 layers on each size and 8 layers in the middle. Some parents find them to be too bulky on the tiny newborn so they opt for the standard infant size which has 6 layers in the middle. This makes them a just a bit less bulky. Preemie Chinese prefolds are very tiny making for a very trim diaper for the newborn. They do not hold much in the way of wetness so you will have to change more frequently if your baby wets heavily. Even though the infant Chinese prefolds are a bit bulky the newborn will grow into them quickly. Newborns legs are spread out so the bulk probably does not bother the baby much at all.
Preparing Chinese prefolds for use: When your Chinese prefolds arrive they will be flat and feel stiff. Once they are washed and dried they will fluff up dramatically. White prefolds require two washings, drying them in the dryer between washes. They will shrink and fluff up. They will continue to soften and become more fluffy with subsequent washings. Natural Chinese prefolds require more washes in very hot water. They have a natural waxy coating in the cotton that renders them water resistant. The hot water will eventually remove the coating making them soft and absorbent. How many washes depends on your water quality and temperature. You can even boil the diapers for 5 minutes and follow with a hot wash to make the process go faster. To test the diapers for absorbency just flick some water droplets onto a dry diaper. If it beads up on the surface instead of absorbing right in then you need to continue washing them.
How many?: For newborns we recommend three dozen Chinese prefolds. They go through ten to twelve diapers a day on average so this will allow you to do wash every two to three days. Older babies can get by with two dozen prefolds.
Washing Chinese prefolds: If your baby is strictly breastfed then just put the soiled diapers in a dry pail until wash day. Dump the diapers into the washer and do a cold rinse. Follow with a warm or hot wash and you're done. An extra rinse is a good idea but not always necessary. Once your baby starts on solids you will want to rinse the soiled diaper in the toilet either by dunking or rinsing with the Mini Shower. Wet diapers do not need rinsing. Always use a small amount of detergent when washing cloth diapers. Use 1/4 to 1/3 the recommended amount otherwise you will get a buildup of detergent which is the # 1 cause of stinky diapers. Stains on prefolds will easily fade when hanging the diapers in the sun. They disappear like magic. Never use bleach on your Chinese prefolds. This will quickly break down the fibers and ruin them.
