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?

Tiada pula Prefold Diapers yang warna-warni macam ni di Malaysia?

(Where to Buy Prefold Cloth Diapers in Malaysia)

Kita masih lagi dalam topic PREFOLD DIAPER (lampin Prefold), selepas posting saya yang sebelum nya: 5 Cara Menggunakan & Melipat Prefold/Kain Lampin . Sudah kah anda mempelajari cara-cara tersebut?

Saya juga sedang mencari kedai atau blogshop yang menjual Prefold Diapers, tetapi jumlah stok yang ada amat terhad dan tidak banyak pilihan. Saya merasakan cloth diaper jenis Prefold ini mungkin tidak se-popular atau kurang dikenali sedikit berbanding jenis cloth diaper lain seperti Pocket Diapers contohnya.

Namun begitu, mari kita ingati semula mengapa cloth diaper jenis Prefold ini berbaloi untuk dibeli: Ianya murah (harga +/- RM8-RM12 sekeping), versatil, tahan lama, dan boleh dijadikan kain lap, insert, dll jika tidak lagi digunakan sebagai cloth diaper ! Prefold diapers biasanya dijual dengan jumlah ½ dozen (6 keping) atau 1 dozen (12 keping). Ia juga mempunyai saiz seperti Small, Medium dan Large.

Di sini saya senaraikan kedai atau blogshop yang ada menjual Cloth Diaper jenis Prefold. Stok memang amat terhad, dan terpulang pada siapa cepat dia dapat!
(Klik pada nama kedai/blogshop untuk terus ke kategori Prefold Diapers!)

• MIA BAMBINA – RM105 untuk 12 keping *sold out pada 8/12/09*

• BABY TOTS & MOM– RM51 untuk 6 keping (Chinese Prefolds)

• LIL DANZELL – RM60 untuk 6 keping (Deluxe); RM55 untuk 6 keping (Regular)

• NICE CLOTH DIAPER – RM30 untuk 3 keping, RM 54 untuk 6 keping (Saiz Infant) *sold out pada 8/12/09*; RM36 untuk 3 keping, RM63 untuk 6 keping (Saiz Premium)

• EZMOTHERHOOD – RM50 untuk 6 keping (Regular)

• BABYZ N MOM – RM65 (Deluxe); RM55 (Regular); RM45 (Preemies) -semua harga untuk 6 keping

• TINY TAPIR – RM75 untuk 6 keping (Jenama Thirsties, saiz Toddler)

• GREEN BEBE – RM60 (Premium); RM55 (Regular); RM45 (Preemies) -semua harga untuk 6 keping  *Thanks to IWannaBeAnIbuMithali for the link!*

• BABY MY LUV – RM60 (Premium); RM55 (Regular); RM45 (Preemies) -semua harga untuk 6 keping  *Thanks to IWannaBeAnIbuMithali for the link!*

Di mana lagi ye boleh dapatkan Cloth Diaper jenis Prefolds ni? Silakan post cadangan anda di bahagian komen di bawah

Posting Seterusnya: Gunakan Prefold Diapers dan Kain Lampin dengan DIAPER COVERS!

Cloth Pads from Mama Patch (link below)

Mummies, women and girls can wear cloth pads as an alternative to sanitary napkins and panty liners. The advantages of using cloth pads can be similar to using cloth diapers:

1. It’s comfortable!: The feel of cloth on the skin compared to plastic-ky disposable pads
2. It’s suitable for sensitive skin: If you are prone to infections, itchiness, rashes –it can be a solution because it has no chemicals in it!
3. Less odors: The bad smell/odors from disposable pads actually come from the reaction of chemicals with your bodily fluids.
4. Saves costs: Because it’s reusable and will last you years, you can buy a few and use it many times (no need to spend on pads/panty liners each month - can spend on baby’s Cloth Diapers instead )
5. Less environmental waste: Nothing is thrown away, which means less waste in our landfills!
6. They’re cute too!!: Too many pretty and funky patterns to choose from (can’t have that with disposable pads right ?)

I guess some will be scared of the prospect of using cloth pads because of the washing it requires. We might feel grossed out, but actually it IS stuff from our bodies anyway, what’s the big deal? Looking around at the information, it isn’t really so difficult to manage – just rinse and hand wash/throw in washing machine!

Personally for me, I haven’t tried out cloth pads meant for that time of the month (periods). However, I do use disposable panty liners on a daily basis, so I really wanted to give cloth panty liners a try before I start experimenting with cloth pads. Besides, it’s cheap enough to trial out before fully switching to cloth perhaps.

If you want to give cloth pads or panty liners a try, here are some Malaysian brands or blogshops selling them. (The links will take you directly to the cloth pads/liners category):

1. Mama Patch – This was the first brand I tried out and I’ll review it soon
2. My Luvly Pad *Thanks Eleena for the link!*
3. Mum7Kids – Carries Saffa brand Cloth Pads & Liners (would really like to try these soon)
   
4. Blu[e] Boutique – Carries BluCotton brand Cloth Pads & Liners
5. Baby-Mel.com – Carries Fresh Moon Organic cloth pad.
6. Mia Bambina
7. Baby Sasha n Mom
8. Tiny Tapir
9. Lil Danzell
10. Nice Cloth Diaper
11. SnuggBaby
12. Lunatots

(Gee, I really wish I could try one of each!!!)

Did I miss out on any blogshops/shops? Want to link your items here? Drop a comment below and I’ll add to the Cloth Pad database on this page

Next related posts: I’ll search the blogs for cloth pads and liner reviews from Malaysia. Mama Patch pantyliner review.

*Question: Has anyone tried cloth pads or liners before? Would you try them? Do drop a line here and share your thoughts!