Just a quick post to publicize Nice Cloth Diaper’s Bargain Sale which happens NOW, and until stock lasts. Personally, I feel these are perfect times to add some more cloth diapers to your stash, and with bargain prices! Let’s look at their awesome offers below:

WHAT’S ON SALE?

1 ) Buy 2 Minky Diapers and get 1 FREE JCI (Just-Change-Insert) Diaper* worth RM45!

Total Price: RM121 RM76 for 3 diapers!

*Note: The JCI Diaper is an All-In-2 (AI2) type of cloth diaper system. It consists of 1 waterproof diaper cover and 1 stay dry insert. At each diaper change, just change to a clean insert and reuse the cover (if the cover is not soiled/dirty). Easy!

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2) FREE 1 Bamboo Insert (worth RM30) if you buy a One-Size Minky Pocket Diaper*

Total Price: RM68 RM38 for 1 Pocket Diaper with 3 inserts!

*Note: For each One-size Minky Pocket Diaper that you purchase, you will get 2 microfiber inserts. So during this offer, you will get 1 free Bamboo insert, which will give you a total of 3 INSERTS altogether!!

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3) Buy 1 Free 1 for One-Size Diaper Cover

Total Price = RM70 RM35 for 2 Diaper Covers!

*Note: This diaper cover somehow reminds me of Thirsties diaper covers that I love so much

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To purchase any of these GREAT BARGAINS, go to the Nice Cloth Diaper website (click link).

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4) Buy 1 Free 1 for Wetbag

Total Price = RM70 RM35 for 2 Wetbags!

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5) Buy 2 sets of One-Size Fitted Diapers and get 1 FREE One-Size Diaper Cover (worth RM35)!

Total Price: RM115 RM80 for 2 Fitted Diapers + 1 Diaper Cover

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6) FREE 1 Wetbag (worth RM35) for every purchase of RM150 and above!

I wasn’t kidding when I said these are great bargains right? What are you waiting for, head on over to Nice Cloth Diaper today for some serious Cloth Diaper shopping!

Click on logo below to go to Nice Cloth Diaper’s website:

Please visit this link for more info on the prices and other products on Sale (*psst… I have several preloved Nursing & Maternity clothes for sale too!): http://saleathoneybunch.blogspot.com/2010/07/got-rm30-go-shop-for-these-mother-baby.html

All Prices Are NEGOTIABLE. Please take them away from me, they’re hardly used!

Please contact Hanz using the Inquiry & Order form located at the bottom of the page.

Thanks!

Hatio One-Size Bamboo Pocket Diapers (with 1 bamboo+microfiber insert)

Hardly ever used because cutting too big for my baby. Excellent excellent condition (like new). Snap closure. Generous cutting, bamboo inner lining. Colours: Green, Yellow & Blue.

Previously bought for RM49.90 each from Fabulous Mom.

Hatio One-Size Pocket Diapers (with 2 microfiber inserts)

Hardly ever used because cutting too big for my baby. Excellent excellent condition (like new). Velcro closure. Generous cutting, microfleece inner lining. Colours: Green & Blue.

Previously bought for RM49.90 each from Fabulous Mom.

FRESHBOTS One-Size Pocket Diapers (with 1 Microfibre insert)
Colours: Purple & Baby Green. Excellent condition. Velcro Closure. Microsuede inner lining. Used less than 5 times.

Mothercare Smart Nappy System (Newborn size)

Bought during Mothercare Sale for RM50. Includes cover and microfiber insert. Can also be used as Hybrid diaper system (disposable inserts available at Mothercare). Excellent condition, perfect for tiny newborns.

Proraps diaper covers (Size S)

1 new & 1 bought preloved. Good condition. Normal price is ~RM40. Excellent to be used with prefolds/flats (lampin) or newborn/small size fitted diapers.

All pictures taken from: http://saleathoneybunch.blogspot.com/2010/07/got-rm30-go-shop-for-these-mother-baby.html.

Here was my experience:

The most basic way to use flat diapers is the traditional way.

• It is simply folded up normally, then secured with a safety pin/Snappi. Or what I do is tie a knot on the baby

(Image from My Precious Diary. Click link to learn how to fold flat diapers/lampins the tradional way.)

The problem with the traditional way was:

• Kain lampin will only contain 1 pee session from the baby because it is not really absorbent (thin fabric). Since newborn baby’s peeing is unpredictable, I had to change it VERY often (quite tiresome).
• And when the lampin is wet, the ENTIRE lampin is wet. Not only where the baby pees, but also around the sides, back, front, everywhere! So basically my baby was soaked all over, and I imagine it wasn’t very comfortable to swim in VERY wet diapers.
• Obviously, flat diapers are not waterproof, so if you leave him lying around with just the lampin on, you’d have to lay the baby on a waterproof mat to avoid leaks.
• When the baby poops, runny newborn poop sticks to the surface of the flat diapers. Makes washing a chore! Had to spend some time rinsing lampin to remove the poop before I dump them in the laundry basket.

HOW I DEALT WITH THESE PROBLEMS:

1) Increase absorbency of flat diapers with additional inserts:

• Using modern cloth diaper inserts and fold it inside the lampin. I had bamboo and microfiber pocket diaper inserts to use with mine.

(Image from A Note on Cloth Diapering Journey. Click link to learn how to fold the inserts inside the lampin.)

• Also, I had some disposable inserts from Mothercare Smart Nappy system. They were on Sale, 50% off per pack that’s why I bought them before. I used these when I simply want some “added convenience” because once its soiled, you just dispose the insert. The same method as above, I fold the inserts inside the lampin (so baby’s bum only touches lampin, no plastics on baby please, hehe!)

(The Mothercare Smart Nappy system I bought. The disposable inserts are those 2 big packets on the top. Along with it, I bought the Trial Pack which consisted of a Nappy Cover and a microfibre insert).

• Using these 2 methods, I found that the lampin will not be ENTIRELY wet after the baby pees. It will only be soaked around the area where baby pees (where the inserts are placed). The sides remains dry.
• This means, I don’t have to change the lampin so often, and the lampin can last a few pee sessions.

2) Using a Diaper Cover

• I love Thirsties diaper covers! They are perfect to use with lampin/flat diapers! I used size XS and S on my newborn. A few pairs of these is enough to rotate for daily use (since diaper covers do not need to be washed after each use).

• The fitting is very snug, and it will fit the lampin entirely inside (this is key to ensure lampin does not leak).
• I don’t even have to secure lampin with Snappy/pin/tie a knot because the diaper cover secures it well on baby.
• Obviously, using a diaper cover with lampin makes it a waterproof system, so no worries about leaks when baby wears lampin!
• One thing though, with lampin+inserts, it makes the cloth diapered-baby butt a bit bulky and heavy. But hey, it looks pretty cute because it’s like a heavily padded baby butt when you hold him up !

3) Using Nappy Liners

• To make cleaning the flat diapers easier, I line them with nappy liners. So if the baby poops, the poop will be trapped ON the liner instead of the lampin.
• After that, I lightly rinse soiled lampin with water (to remove pee and poop before machine washing). No need to spend time picking off poop from the diapers!
• There will be some yellowish poop stains left behind on lampin even after washing, but with exposure to sunlight, it magically disappears!

Ta-da! The final product! Hehe. Note that the flat diapers+diaper cover system is bulky at the crotch area. So my baby is like a bit “terkangkang” and can’t really put his legs together.

Why I think using kain lampin works best for me during the first weeks?

• It’s easy to use. What I do is fold the flat diapers beforehand with the inserts inside so if I need to use them, just grab and go!
• They’re so easy to handle. I don’t have to worry about “spoiling” any of my “precious, cute, expensive” cloth diapers with cleaning, drying, staining issues for now (I have yet to use them, hehe – I think I’ll wait a while until the runny poop period subsides a bit )
• Cleaning and drying is a breeze. The flat diapers can just be dumped in washing machine (normal detergent, normal cycle, no need to think so much), and they dry very fast too!
• They are cheap. Meaning you can buy dozens to use and it wouldn’t cost you a fortune. And even if they spoil from wear and tear (which I doubt will happen very very soon becauseflat diapers are very hardy material). By the way, the lampins that I use for my baby were MY LAMPINS from when I was a baby. THAT’S proof that they really are good quality!
• PEACE OF MIND! With all the other issues of being a new mother (tired! pain! back ache! lack of sleep! hungry! etc! etc!), I feel cloth diapering using lampin/flat diapers is hassle-free and less tedious compared to using modern cloth diapers. I will reserve the pocket diapers, etc when I get more efficient with being a mom

Read more about Cloth Diapering a Newborn & Flat Diapers/Lampin:

1. My 10 Problems in Cloth Diapering a Newborn
2. Cara Mudah & Murah untuk Cloth Diaper Bayi Baru Lahir
3. 5 Ways to Fold & Use Prefolds/Flat Diapers (Lampin)

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*This post is part of the Cloth Diaper Carnival VII:  Newborn Cloth Diapering at Dirty Diaper Laundry*

So sorry about the very long absence… But it was not for a better reason – I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Rafee 1 week ago! So imagine the hectic-ness I have to undergo for this while, I hope Cloth Diaper Malaysia readers would understand

Just so you know, one of the many reasons I started Cloth Diaper Malaysia, apart from wanting to promote and encourage Cloth Diapering to Malaysians, was to also prepare myself with the knowledge to Cloth Diaper my newborn baby. I researched, read and wrote articles related to Cloth Diapers for myself, and also to share with the others about Cloth Diapering.

UNFORTUNATELY, I learnt that theory and practical were two VERY different things. Despite the preparations I made, my Cloth Diapering journey with my newborn wasn’t so smooth sailing and easy.

Here were some of the problems about Cloth Diapering a newborn that I have encountered, which were oh-so frustrating!

1) None of my bought cloth diapers seem to fit my small newborn!

Apparently I was too cautious, not wanting to buy Extra Small sizes because I thought “they wouldn’t last too long.”

2) My prefolds and diaper cover plan to cloth diaper my newborn was a failure.

How silly of me, I have a stash of prefold diapers that were Regulars (again, I thought buying Infant size would be a waste) which did not fit my newborn at all, NOR did they even fit in ANY of the XS or S sized diaper covers that I had.

3) Leaking problems!

Again, this was a sizing issue, even with a small sized Fitted Diaper. I was breastfeeding one time, and my boy leaked all over my lap, grr!!
4) My little boy LOVES pooping on freshly changed diapers.

Happened so many times after I put on a clean diaper, to find out that minutes later he “felt” like the diapers were just too nice not to poop on immediately!

5) My social support system wasn’t really so “supportive”.

My husband was joking with me that I put so much effort in wanting to Cloth Diaper, but apparently so many things tend to go wrong! And I don’t think my mother in law was into the idea of Cloth Diapers too much either!

6) The cloth diapers were so bulky!

On a tiny newborn, almost everything I put on makes my baby an awkward sumo wrestler on his crotch (which didn’t look too comfortable). I was critcized again about this by my social support system, heh.

7) Could I even be bothered with laundry right now??

Cloth Diapering requires ULTIMATE care, but seriously, with a million other things to do with the baby the first month, should I really put so much effort in it?

8 ) I couldn’t figure out how to Snappi lampins (or prefold for that matter) properly.

In the end I gave up. Needs more practice. Sigh.

9) My “one sized” pocket diapers were not really “one sized fits all”.

It certainly did not fit on too well on my newborn. Even at the smallest setting, it was still huge and left gaps at the legs.

10) My apartment laundry area had no direct contact with the sun.

So the stains on the diapers couldn’t benefit from the sunlight. Also, they take ages to dry. Sigh….

So I guess my cloth diaper start was bumpy indeed. Will it stop me from trying? Of course not! After all is sorted, I’m ditching those darn disposable diapers! But now with breastfeeding, identifying baby’s needs and wants, trying to get enough rest, being a zombie during the day…. It’s going to be tough indeed!

But never mind, the good news is, my little baby is born healthy and happy!

(Thanks Adriana for making the birth announcement! )

*UPDATE! One month after I got used to the craziness of becoming a new parent, my Cloth Diapering journey was more successful… Read about how I did in this post: My Newborn Prefold Experience. Yay!!!

(What Do I Need to Cloth Diaper? – A Tutorial Video)

Kalau belajar melalui menonton video, tentu lebih senang dari membaca entri blog yang panjang berjela-jela kan? Jika anda masih di permulaan “pembelajaran” Cloth Diapering, video ini amat mudah difahami dan merangkumi aspek-aspek penting dalam dunia Cloth Diapering.

Video hampir 7 minit ini dalam Bahasa Inggeris dan bertajuk “What Do I Need to Cloth Diaper”. Kualitinya bagus dan seronok pula untuk ditonton. Kita boleh mempelajari tentang:

• Apa yang diperlukan untuk Cloth Diapering? – Prefold, Diaper Cover & Snappi/pin!
• Jenis-jenis Prefold - Bleached & Unbleached
• Penggunaan Diaper Pail
• Penggunaan Cloth Wipes – Tidak perlu menggunakan disposable baby wipes!
• Jenama-jenama Diaper Covers – Seperti Bummis, Thirsties, Fleece Soakers & Imse Vimse
• Penggunaan Snappi – Tidak perlu menggunakan pin untuk menyematkan Cloth Diapers!
• Penggunaan Inserts untuk Cloth Diaper waktu malam
• Apa itu Fitted Diaper?

Saya amat suka video sebegini! Tak banyak songeh, informatif dan senang difahami! Kepada mereka yang pening mengenai Cloth Diapers, ini video untuk anda!

Jika anda meminati pembelajaran Cloth Diaper melalui video, anda juga boleh menjengah entri blog saya mengenai Cara-cara Menggunakan Prefolds/Lampin (tutorial video).

Looking around for Cloth Diapers? Want to save some money in the process? Or even get the chance to get CDs for FREE? Check these link out:

Here are some recent (some not so new) Cloth Diaper promotions & preloved CDs from around Malaysia you can get your hands on. Hurry, some have datelines, and might get snapped up pretty fast! Click on the links to go to the respective pages. Enjoy

1) Preloved/Second Hand Cloth Diapers on DiapersAsia

- Diaper Covers: Wonderwraps OS, Beehinds, Basic Connection (still available on 11/1/10)

- Pocket Diapers: Knickernappies, Ecobubs sizes L (still available on 11/1/10)

- Diaper Cover: Bummis fleece cover size L (listed on 12/1/10)

- Fitted Diaper: Drybees fitted bamboo stage 1 (listed on 13/1/10)

- Pocket Diapers: Bumwear Petite (listed on 13/1/10)

2) Preloved Cloth Diaper Goodies from Darlene’s Blog

- Wool covers, shorties & longies; Pocket Diapers: Blueberry Minky, Coolababy; Fitted Diapers: Swaddlebees, Tots Bots.

3) Preloved Cloth Diapers from MyShoppe

- Pocket Diapers: Coolababy, Ridzs, Drybees; AIOs: Thirsties; Training Pants: BumGenius, Blueberry; Fitteds: Snappi.

4) Contest Miela77 Aksi Baby BerCD’ing

- Prizes include Coolababy AIO and Baby Snowdrop Cloth Pad, Apple Junior wetbag and washing bags. Dateline on 26th January 2010. Also, pecial promotion prices for Cloth Diapers and Accessories on Miela77 Online Shoppe for contestants!

5) LampinKain.com Clearance Sale

- Lampin Kain brand Pocket Diapers with Hemp combo insert RM65 RM52-55.

6) Preloved Cloth Diapers from KedaiEmak

-Cushie Tushies & This Happy Ending AIOs; TK Cuddlers.

Jika anda masih baru dalam dunia Cloth Diapers, mungkin anda merasakan Cloth Diaper itu mahal. Banyak Cloth Diapers yang jenamanya “established” dan telah lama di pasaran adalah jenama luar negara (Rujuk posting “Top 15 Cloth Diaper Brands” untuk mengenali jenama-jenama CD yang popular sekarang). Mungkin dilabel “mahal” kerana harga sekeping sahaja sudah mencecah RM60 ke atas (selalunya jenis Pocket Diapers). Saya setuju kita boleh dapatkan Cloth Diapers yang lebih murah harganya jika ianya bukan jenama antarabangsa atau yang kurang “dikenali” (besar kemungkinan ia Made in China, dll), tetapi saya sendiri belum berkesempatan untuk mencuba untuk menilai kualiti dan keberkesanannya. Namun begitu, saya tahu akan ibu-ibu yang cukup serasi menggunakan jenama-jenama ini, dan berpuas hati dengan pilihan mereka.

Tidak dinafikan juga ramai pengguna lebih cenderung untuk memilih Cloth Diapers jenis POCKET DIAPERS kerana ianya cukup popular dan dikenali. Namun begitu para pengunjung sekalian, eloklah saya memperkenalkan Cloth Diaper jenis PREFOLDS – sebagai salah satu jenis Cloth Diaper yang MURAH dan MUDAH untuk digunakan!

Cloth Diaper untuk Bayi Baru Lahir (Newborns)

Menggunakan Cloth Diapers ke atas bayi baru lahir memerlukan Cloth Diaper dalam kuantiti yang banyak dan juga agak melecehkan. Cloth Diapering pada peringkat awal ini juga mungkin agak sukar dan memerlukan kesabaran. Mengapa pula? (Rujuk juga posting “Berapa CDs yang Saya Perlu untuk Bayi Saya?” untuk pemahaman lebih mendalam):

-          Bayi baru lahir (newborns) sangat kerap membuang air kecil dan besar. Lampin perlu ditukar lebih kurang setiap 2 jam sekali, 12 kali sehari!

-          Ini bermakna, kita memerlukan stok 24-36 keping Cloth Diapers untuk newborn! (jika kita membasuh Cloth Diaper 2-3 hari sekali)

-          Air besar newborn amat cair, sukar melekat pada lampin dan senang bocor di sisi dan belakang (masalah biasa jika menggunakan lampin pakai buang)

-          Newborn masih bersaiz kecil (terutama bahagian peha) dan mungkin tidak sesuai untuk dipakaikan “One Size” Cloth Diapers (kebocoran jika saiz CD tidak sesuai).

Mahu tahu cara paling murah dan senang untuk Cloth Diaper bayi baru lahir? Menggunakan PREFOLDS/FLATS (kain lampin)! Ianya adalah jenis CD yang paling versatil, menjimatkan dan sesuai untuk keperluan newborn:

-          Sekeping Prefold diapers harganya RM8-12 setiap satu. Di mana nak beli Prefolds? Klik link ini untuk senarai kedai: Prefolds di Malaysia.

-          Harga Flat diapers (kain lampin biasa) juga amat murah dan senang didapati di mana-mana pasaraya.

-          Prefolds/Flats sesuai untuk pencucian yang kerap kerana ianya kain yang tahan lasak, dan ianya cepat kering.

-          Kombinasi lengkap yang boleh digunakan adalah Prefolds + Snappi + Diaper Cover. Sistem ini sesuai untuk mengelakkan kebocoran dan penggunaan kerap bagi bayi baru lahir.

-          Diaper Cover menjadikan penggunaan Prefolds sebagai kalis air, dan juga tidak perlu dibasuh setiap kali digunakan kerana ianya lapisan luar. Memadai jika kita ada 4-5 keping Diaper Cover untuk digunakan. Di mana nak beli Diaper Covers? Rujuk di sini.

-          Terpulang kepada bajet, sistem Prefolds+Diaper Cover kosnya hanya RM30-40. Ianya lebih murah jika menggunakan Flats (kain lampin).

-          Jika tidak mahu menggunakan Diaper Covers pun tidak mengapa, prefolds/flats boleh dipakaikan dengan Snappi sahaja. Cuma bersedia dengan alas kalis air jika berlaku sebarang kebocoran!

Siapa kata Cloth Diaper tidak berpatutan harganya? Sesiapa pun boleh menggunakan CDs, dan tidak semestinya membiasakan diri dengan CD jenis Pocket Diapers sahaja. Saya setuju, ada juga Cloth Diapers jenis One Size Pocket Diapers yang berharga RM30-40 sekali dengan inserts, tetapi fikirkan semula: Tiada bezakah CD yang berharga RM30 ini dengan CD yang berharga lebih RM60? Kita juga perlu realistik, jangan hanya kerana “murah”, kita terlalu ghairah membeli. Fikirkan tentang kualiti juga!

*Untuk pengetahuan anda, kualiti Prefolds adalah sama dan standard. Harga Diaper Cover jenama Thirsties dan Bummis yang memang dikenali ramai dengan kualitinya pula berharga RM30-40 setiap satu. (Saya juga beli second hand sahaja, boleh dapat dengan harga RM20 )

Ingati semula mengapa kita mahu menggunakan Cloth Diapers untuk anak kita: Untuk menjimatkan wang? Untuk kebaikan alam sekitar? Untuk keselesaan bayi? Saya rasa penggunaan CD jenis Prefolds/Flats memang mencapai kesemua matlamat ini! Cubalah

Jika hanya guna Cloth Diaper sahaja, kurang lah seronok nya… Sebenarnya ada bermacam-macam lagi aksesori atau produk berkaitan Cloth Diaper yang boleh membuatkan penggunaan Cloth Diapers serta penjagaan bayi lebih menyeronokkan Aksesori-aksesori ini bukan semuanya perlu kita ada, tetapi jika ada bajet yang lebih, apa salahnya ada beberapa tambahan untuk menyenangkan keadaan… Dan juga puas hati dan sedap mata ibu memandang (yang ni memang alasan yang mengada-ngada, hehe)

1) Snappis

• Sebelum adanya Snappis, kita perlu menggunakan pin untuk menyematkan kain lampin
• Penggunaan Snappi amat memudahkan keadaan –tidak perlu lagi terkial-kial untuk pin-kan pada bayi dan takut tercucuk.
• Snappi senang didapati di mana-mana, di Jaya Jusco pun ada dijual (tak perlu pun beli jenama “Snappi” yang lebih mahal)
• Cara menggunakan adalah:

2) Diaper Covers

• Ini telah diterangkan secara terperinci di dalam post “Let’s Talk About Cloth Diapers”

3) Nappy Liners

• Liners digunakan bersama Cloth Diapers sebagai alas di antara lampin dan bayi. Jika bayi membuang air besar, kita buang sahaja lapisan liner ini, dan Cloth Diaper yang kita guna itu akan lebih senang untuk dibasuh kemudian.
• Penggunaan Nappy Liners juga memberikan lebih keselesaan kepada bayi kerana ianya memberi rasa yang kering berpanjangan (tidak lembap), dan permukaan yang lembut (liner dari bahan fleece dan suede).
• Nappy liners boleh didapati dalam bentuk pakai buang (disposables) atau reusable. Ada juga Flushable liners yang boleh di-flush terus di dalam mangkuk tandas.

4) Wetbags

• Kita boleh menggunakan Wetbags sebagai tempat simpanan khas untuk Cloth Diapers yang telah digunakan (sebelum ianya dibasuh). Ianya boleh digantung untuk kesenangan.
• Cukup memudahkan juga untuk dibawa berjalan, kita boleh menyimpan Cloth Diapers yang kotor di dalmnya dengan selamat dan bersih.
• Ada pelbagai saiz: Kecil, besar, sederhana, dll. Terpulang kepada citarasa dan penggunaan.
• Ianya kalis air, dapat menghalang bau-bau kurang menyenangkan dari merebak, dan ada pelbagai jenis corak yang sungguh menggamit hati.

5) Diaper Pail & Liner

• Sebagai alternatif kepada Wetbags, anda boleh juga menggunakan bekas simpanan lampin yang berpenutup untuk Cloth Diaper kotor.
• Apa-apa jenis bekas plastik, tong atau baldi yang cukup besar boleh digunakan, Selain itu, ada juga Diaper Pail dan Liner yang direka khas untuk lampin atau Cloth Diapers.

6) Cloth Wipes & Solution

• Alang-alang kita berjimat dengan penggunaan Cloth Diapers, jimatkan lagi wang ringgit dengan menggunakan sistem reusable Cloth Wipes untuk mencuci dan membersih bayi semasa menukar lampin (Biasanya, kita akan beli sahaja disposable Baby Wet Wipes tu)
• Satu cara yang bijak adalah ntuk menghasilkan sendiri “baby wipe solution”. Saya akan menulis mengenainya nanti.
• Cloth Wipes boleh digunakan berulang kali sebagai baby diaper wipes, memandikan bayi dan kain lap.
• Cloth Wipes juga boleh didapati dalam beraneka warna dan corak, dan diperbuat daripada pelbagai jenis bahan berkualiti seperti ….
• Selain itu, apa-apa jenis kain lap atau tuala muka kecil juga boleh digunakan sebagai Cloth Wipes.

7) Diaper Cream

• Jika bayi ada ruam atau kegatalan di bahagian punggung atau bahagian sulit, bolehlah guna Krim Lampin untuk memulihkan keadaan.

• Pastikan kita menggunakan krim lampin yang tidak akan merosakkan kualiti Cloth Diapers.

8 ) Wee Caps

• Benda comel ini digunakan khas untuk bayi lelaki bagi mengelakkan “accident” berlaku semasa penukaran lampin!
• Boleh didapati di Tiny Tapir

9) Changing Table/Mat

• Elakkan sakit pinggang dan kelam-kabut mencari perkakas-perkakas untuk menukar lampin bayi dengan menyediakan tempat yang khusus untuk fungsi sersebut.
• Jika tidak mahu changing table, cukup sekadar menggunakan changing mat/pad kalis air sebagai alas semasa menukar lampin bayi.

Itu sahaja! Beraneka macam peralatan dan produk bukan? Penukaran lampin bayi tidak perlu menjadi sesuatu yang membosankan dan rutin, jadikan ianya sesuatu yang menyeronokkan!

This is not a local list, this is an international compilation of the most popular brands of cloth diapers. I did some extensive researching and this was what I came up with, and I really think it’s a useful list! If you surf for cloth diapers online, most probably you would encounter these brands one way or another. Our own Malaysian cloth diaper e-shops or blogshops too carry many of these brands online. It will be helpful to know and familiarize yourself with these cloth diaper brands so it will be easier for you to choose your CDs Most of the brands below are well-known for One-size Pocket Diapers, so we can see that these type of cloth diapers really are the most popular ones around.

Hopefully one day we can compile a list for MALAYSIAN CLOTH DIAPERS, yay! We need more Malaysian Cloth Diaper brands, step on it entrepreneurial Malaysians or Mommies!

I will also start a list soon for local or more regional cloth diaper brands which might be more relevant to our Asians’ needs (and pockets)

MOST POPULAR CLOTH DIAPER BRANDS

(in no particular order)

1. Bummis: Very popular for their Diaper Covers
2. Bum Genius: One of America’s top one-size Pocket Diaper brand
3. Fuzzi Bunz: Very famous for their Pocket Diapers
4. Drybees: A favorite is the frilly Lacies diapers & Bamboo One Size Diapers
5. Kissaluvs: Popular for Newborn size diapers, especially Fitted Diapers
6. Happy Heiny’s: One-size Pocket Diapers and All-In-Ones are well-known
7. Thirsties: Another very famous brand for Diaper Covers
8. Rumparooz: For its one-size Pocket Cloth Diapers
9. GroBaby: Popular for its All-In-Ones and All-In-Twos Diapers
10. Bumwear: The prints on their Pocket Diapers are what sets them apart!
11. Loveybums: If you want Wool covers and Organic diapers, this is it!
12. Swaddlebees: A good choice for Fitted Diapers
13. Baby Kangas: One Size Pouch Diapers are very functional and popular
14. Wahmies: For their one size Pocket Diapers (and wetbags).
15. Proraps: Their Classic Diaper Cover is always a bestseller

I’m sure you have heard of MANY of these brands right? Which ones do you have in your Cloth Diaper collection? Share with us!

Source: Babyzone.com and Diaper Pin

By now you might have already known where to get Prefold Diapers: “Where Can I Get Prefolds in Malaysia?” and also how to use them: “5 Ways to Use & Fold Prefolds”. So what’s next on the list? It’s time to get to know DIAPER COVERS!

So What are Diaper Covers?

• Prefolds or flat diapers (kain lampin) are NOT waterproof. “Accidents” such as spills and messes might happen unless you plan to change these diapers often, or wear them (supervised!) only at home during the day.
• Therefore to make these types of cloth diapers waterproof, Diaper Covers can be used.
• Depending on brands, a Diaper Cover can cost between RM20 to RM100+.
• Inner material is made from PUL (polyurethane-laminated cloth) which makes it waterproof, and also wool and knit (as inner/outer layer).
• If made from wool & knit, it is not only waterproof, but also more breathable. However, it can be more expensive ~RM80+ a piece.
• You seal it on with Velcro or Snaps for ease of use.
• It can be used with prefolds, flat diapers (lampin) or fitted diapers.
• Diaper covers need not be cleaned after each use, maybe a few times a week after enough reusing. Unless, it gets soiled with baby’s poo. It dries easily too.
• Things to look for: Sizing (S, M, L, one size, etc), Material type (PUL, wool, knit), Good fitting (Gussets -extra material around the legs can prevent leaks from the sides).
• Diaper covers come in many cute designs and patterns like these (to cover the boring, white prefolds and lampins!)

Where to Buy CLOTH DIAPER COVERS in Malaysia?

(Click on Shop Names to go straight to “Diaper Cover” sections)

1. TINY TAPIR: Carries diaper cover brands Thirsties, Starbunz, Baby Kanga, Dream Eze, Sugar Peas, Bunnyfeet & My Precious Baby.
2. MY BABY PIT STOP: Carries Baby Beehinds, Bummis & Wonderwraps
3. BABY, TOTS & MOM: Carries Thirsties, Kushies, Tiny Tush & Lovey Bums
4. LIL DANZELL: Carries BabyBeehinds, Blueberry, Little One Size &Swaddlebees
5. EZ MOTHERHOOD: Carries Thirsties, Bummis, Motherease & Lovey Bums
6. MIA BAMBINA: Carries Bummis, Thirsties & Swaddlebees
7. BABY MY LUV: Carries Snazzy & Sustainable Babyish
8. BABYZ N MOM: Carries Thirsties & Motherease
9. NICE CLOTH DIAPER: Carries their own brand of diaper covers
10. GREEN BEBE: Carries Proraps
11. TREEHUGGERS BABIES: Carries Diaperaps
12. CUTIE SOFT: Carries Babylove. *Bargain: Only RM9.90!*

I also saw some very basic diaper covers in Jusco (Pureen or Pigeon brand, I don’t remember) which was pretty cheap, less than RM20! Depends on you, you can buy anything that fits your budget!

QUESTION: What’s your favourite brand of Diaper Covers? I feel that the more well-known ones are Thirsties and Bummis. Anywhere else to get Diaper Covers?