Even before the baby is born, expectant mothers stock up on diapers. This is a basic necessity for a little man, therefore the choice of diapers must be approached with special responsibility. They must be safe, of high quality and easy to clean. Recently, young mothers give preference to muslin diapers. What is their feature - we will tell you right now.
Features and Benefits
Newborns need high-quality and environmentally friendly baby diapers. For this reason, many modern mothers prefer muslin diapers. They are often sold as a kit, or they can be purchased separately. They are good not only for newborns, but also for older children. Such diapers differ from the usual high quality material. This fabric is very breathable, which is very important in the summer, because the child will not sweat a lot.
Thanks to such fabric, the baby will not overheat in the hot season, diaper rash and redness will not appear on the body. In addition, the diaper absorbs moisture well. While using this hygiene product, the newborn baby will not have skin irritations or allergic reactions.
The peculiarity of these diapers is that they are made of one hundred percent natural cotton, using a special technology of weaving threads. High-quality yarns are repeatedly interwoven with each other, resulting in a strong and durable fabric. In addition, thanks to a special technology, the fabric is unusual: light, elastic, soft and very pleasant to the touch. The advantage of muslin textiles is that the fabric is not just strong, but also very durable. Even over time, it does not lose its original appearance, does not wear out much, and frequent washing does not affect its density, color and quality at all. By the way, such fabric is washed without any problems.
Another feature of this fabric is that it becomes even softer and more elastic after washing. Due to its elasticity, there are no problems with changing the baby. Today, many online stores and regular boutiques with baby products have muslin diapers. Another plus is that every parent can choose fabric of any color and pattern for their baby. This diversity is good news.
It is important to remember that a quality product must have a label with the composition of the fabric and with detailed recommendations for caring for it.
Disadvantages
If we talk about the shortcomings of these diapers, which have become so popular among young mothers, this is primarily the high cost. The high cost of such products is due to the fact that all these high quality diapers are produced abroad. Basically, muslin diapers from famous American brands are popular. In addition, due to their lightness and elasticity, these diapers cannot keep warm, so they are most often used only in the warm season. For the cold winter period, they are completely unsuitable.
Unlike ordinary diapers, muslin diapers require a more delicate attitude towards themselves. There are certain washing rules that need to be followed. Since every young mother wants to save time, this is a disadvantage in this case.
If the product is purchased from an unverified manufacturer, then there is a high probability that the diaper will be of low quality. Such a product can quickly lose its ideal appearance or bright color after the first wash, change its shape and become looser.
Therefore, to prevent this from happening, purchase goods in trusted stores and remember that a muslin diaper cannot be at the same price as a regular chintz or flannel product. It always costs several times more.
How to use?
Muslin swaddles are great for changing babies. If you do everything right, then the child will be comfortable in such a diaper, thanks to which the baby can sleep peacefully. The baby should be swaddled only after the baby has been thoroughly washed. Despite the fact that the fabric quickly absorbs moisture, the skin and all the folds of the baby should still be thoroughly dried.
This type of diaper is so comfortable and practical that you can easily swaddle your baby in various ways. For example, the free swaddling method. That is, making a kind of cocoon out of the diaper, and leaving your hands free. Thus, the child will independently be able to choose a comfortable position for himself, and the fabric will not hinder his movements.
You can also swaddle with a muslin swaddle using the “wide swaddling” technique. Thus, the baby will be able to actively move both arms and legs. It is important to note that this fabric allows the baby to move freely. During movements, it does not stretch, does not rub and does not cause any discomfort to the child. In addition, these nappies can be used as a protective canopy for a stroller while walking. Since the fabric is highly breathable, the baby will be comfortable even during a long walk. It also protects the baby from direct sunlight, dust and insects.
Also, the diaper can be used as a summer blanket both during walks and while sleeping at home. Alternatively, you can wrap the mattress with a diaper instead of a sheet. The baby will be comfortable on such fabric and, most importantly, it will not be hot at all. As mentioned above, the muslin diaper perfectly absorbs moisture. Therefore, many young mothers use it as a towel for their baby.
Such a diaper will allow you to quickly and efficiently dry the baby's body from moisture. Unlike regular terry towels, this fabric is much softer and does not damage the baby's delicate skin during wiping.
It is very good to use this diaper while feeding. A young mother can easily put such a cloth to protect herself and her clothes from unexpected regurgitation. The fabric absorbs moisture well, preventing it from leaking further. You can also use this diaper when traveling by covering your car seat with it. It will be much easier to wash the diaper than cleaning the upholstery.
It turns out that a muslin diaper can become a completely multifunctional and universal thing for a comfortable life for a baby. And even when the child grows up a little and no longer needs to be swaddled, such a diaper will still be used.
You will learn how to use muslin nappies in the following video.
Care Tips
Numerous reviews of young mothers indicate that muslin diapers do not require special treatment and are very easy to care for. But still there are some recommendations, following which you can significantly extend the life of these products.
- If this is the first time you wash these diapers after purchase, it is best to wash each one separately. So you can be sure of the quality of the product and whether it will paint other things.
- It is best to wash such a product by hand. And if a washing machine is to be used, then be sure to choose a delicate or manual wash mode so as not to damage the fibers of the fabric.
- When washing, remember that the water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees. At higher temperatures, the product may lose some of its positive properties, and the material itself may shrink slightly.
- When washing by hand or machine, be sure to use only baby powder, soap and rinse aid. Other detergents intended for washing adults can damage the structure of the fabric.
- Do not wash such diapers together with other things. Baby clothes should always be washed separately from adults. It is better to wash muslin diapers on your own, without mixing with baby products made from other natural fabrics.
- If the diapers are used as diapers, then after use it is recommended to immediately soak them in water and wash them by hand.
- Drying such a product on a regular rope is not worth it, since there is a possibility that the fabric will be very stretched and deformed. Therefore, it is best to dry it vertically. The fabric dries very quickly. In addition, it is recommended to dry the diapers in the sun and outdoors. Do not be afraid that the fabric will fade in the sun. Even after prolonged use and repeated drying, high-quality material will not lose its bright color.
- It is not necessary to iron these diapers. And if you nevertheless decide to do this, then you need to iron on the "Steaming" mode.
