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Five Reasons To Try Adult Cloth Diapers

Many adults who are coping with incontinence rely entirely on disposable products and are hesitant to even give adult cloth diapers and incontinence pads a try. But those who are willing to experiment may discover that reusables have some significant advantages.

Comfort
Fabric, whether cotton, flannel, terry, or gauze, is soft and non-abrasive, making it an excellent choice for anyone with sensitive skin. Fabric naturally wicks moisture away from the body, which diminishes irritation and rashes. In addition, woven material allows for "breathability", preventing uncomfortable heat buildup. Fabric incontinence pads and diapers also remain intact and in place even when wet, eliminating the breakdown and clumping that can be a problem with disposables.

Economy
The initial cost of reusables may be higher than that of disposables, but they can be more economical in the long run. Even figuring in laundry costs, using cloth products at least part of the time can create significant savings. Though reusable products for adult incontinence can be difficult to find in retail outlets, products in every style, shape, and material can be purchased online and in many cases, quantity purchases are eligible for sizable discounts.

Flexibility
Reusable incontinence products make it easy to custom-tailor your garments to your exact needs. Reusables are available in an extensive variety of shapes, materials, forms, and sizes, ranging from traditional flat or folded diapers to contoured diapers and even pull-ons that look very much like ordinary underwear. Using them in combination (for example, using a flat diaper as a liner under a contoured or pull-on style) allows the wearer to fine-tune the exact amount of protection needed.

Absorbency and leak protection
Reusable products are highly absorbent, and many find that the right layering of cloth products worn under waterproof pants provides an outstanding leak protection they never achieved with disposables, particularly overnight or in other extended-wear situations.

Discreet wearability
For many people, one of the main disadvantages of incontinence underwear is "noticeability", mainly in the form of unwanted bulk that is hard to disguise and can even make outer clothing fit poorly. In addition, the waterproof outer covering of many disposables can create an audible "rustle" that many find embarrassing and objectionable. Adult cloth diapers and other reusable products can be purchased in styles that are almost indistinguishable from ordinary underwear, and using the right combination of pads and liners minimizes bulk and eliminates rustling.

About the Author

Adult cloth diapers are Just One solution - many people find that adult Disposable Diapers are also a good choice. Find out more about the types of incontinence products available at Incontinence Pants - what you need to know before you buy.

Cloth Diaper Question?

I am having my daughter is about 6 weeks. I have decided I want to cloth diaper. I am in the process of buying diapers now. I am buying 40 AIO's. I talked to a friend that cloth diapered with her newborn and she recommended that amount. So if you recommend more or less, let me know please. Also, I am getting the bumGenius AIO One Size diapers. If I get those do I need to purchase anything else, like inserts or anything?
Also, is there a website you would recommend buying bumGenius diapers from?

I don't recommend that you buy that many to start off with. With Elyse we bought a few different brands/sizes and tried them on her to see what fit best and if she had any reactions. One did give her a terrible rash so we were glad we only bought one of those. We ended up getting a total of about 20 diapers, some sized to fit (blueberry brand) and some bumgenius 3.0 one sized. You can buy bumgenius at http://www.cottonbabies.com. Also, if I were you I'd look into the pocket diapers, not the AIO's. AIO's take forever to dry. The Pocket Diaper has the same end result but you can take out the insert so everything washes up better and dries faster.

For a newborn the most efficient system in my opinion is a fitted diaper or prefold with a cover - they don't need the bulk of an AIO or pocket diaper.

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