Soaking it up

If you are thinking of using pocket diapers your next choice is what insert to use. Some pocket diapers come with an insert such as FuzziBunz and BumGenius.  Some recommend an insert to use. But you may need more than just what comes or want something totally different. So what should you choose?

There are many different fabrics used for inserts.  There is hemp, microfiber, microterry, and bamboo to name a few.  Some inserts are a combination of the different types of fabrics.

Microfiber is a common fabric for inserts.  Microfiber is quick to soak up the wetness.  The more layers it has the more absorbent it is.  There are some drawbacks to microfiber.It can have detergent buildup which can cause stink issues. Also you should never put microfiber against baby’s skin.  It will cause a rash.  So it is best used as an insert and never a doubler. Doublers are laid inside the diaper rather than on the outside or in the pocket.

Hemp is another type of insert that is farely common.  Hemp is very absorbent.  It doesn’t take many layers of hemp to have a very absorbent insert.  The drawbacks to hemp are that they do not soak up as quickly as other fabrics and can also hold smells.

One of the brands the combines the benifits of microfiber and hemp is the the Loopy Do insert. It has hemp then microfiber on top.  The microfiber quickly soaks up the wetness and the hemp holds a good amount in.

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