And just when I though I had enough of a CD addiction I have discovered wool. Wool is a natural diaper cover. Super absorbant, antibacterial, amazingly soft, and squishy too. I have been using wool pants or longies as they are called on my boys and rarely have leaks. Just like diapers wool comes in all types of colors and designs. Shorts (shorties), covers, underwoolies, Basewoolies, & pants (longies). Also wool can be made of recycled wool. Old sweaters that people turn into amazing diaper covers, pants, shorts, etc. Interlock wool has no visible threads and is much easier to care for; you can throw those bad boys in the washer. Knit wool is very cute on, but takes a little makes care, meaning you have to hand wash it.
How is wool absorbant? Remember that wool sweater you can wear in the winter and even if a little water gets on the sleeve you won't feel it? That's magical wool. Wool is especially great at night since it rarely leaks. In order to increase absorbancy for diaper related use you can lanolin your wool. Soak your wool for at least 30 minutes in a big batch of loanolin. Some come in yummy scents too and the lanolin is great on babies skin who suffer from eczema. I do extra lano for my overnight covers. The boys never have leaks in these.
Antibacterial you say? Yes, you can go 1-2 weeks without washing. It's naturally antibacterial. Amaze balls! I usually wash mine after spaghetti night :)
With wool longies or shorties your kids don't need other pants or shorts. Just throw on the wool and you're good to go!
Yes, wool is great, but you only wear it in the cold months, right? Wrong! Wool is super breathable and can be worn year round, hence the shorties.
Now wool can be pricey, but if you hunt for deals and don't mind buying used you can get some great bargains. Don't be afraid to experiment. I promise you won't regret it :)
