Types of Diapers

Here are some of the cloth diaper options on the market.

 

• All-in-Ones. These are basically cloth versions of disposable diapers. They come in once piece and require no inserts or outer coverings; they're already built in. You can also get wool versions of these that have a softer cover layer. These diapers are great for busy parents, but you may have cleaning problems because you have to wash them as one piece.
• All-in-Twos. These are just like all-in-ones except the absorbent layer is an extra piece that fits in the diaper. They are almost as convenient, but it's easier to clean the inserts.
• Fitted Diapers. These look a lot like plastic diapers because they are fitted at the edges to prevent leaks. Unlike all in ones, they do require a diaper cover. You can also get contour diapers that are shaped to fit the baby, but not elasticized to fit tight.
• Flat and Prefold Diapers. These are basically old fashioned diapers. Many have been made more convenient using snaps instead of pins, but they still require folding and aren't fitted. Prefold diapers provide extra layers of fabric for better absorption. While these may seem archaic, they're the cheapest option for cloth diapering.
• Pocket Diapers. These diapers are similar to two-in-ones because you can add your own inserts, but instead of sitting in the diaper, the inserts are put into a special pocket. This is great if you need varying levels of protections and absorbency. Another great feature is that you can use almost any naturally absorbent material to put in the pocket, including old flat and prefold diapers.
• One-size Diapers. While most diapers need to be replaced as your child grows, one-size are exactly as they sound: one size fits all. This means you can not only use the same diapers from infancy up, but you can also use the same diapers for your older and younger kids and avoid tedious diaper sorting.

This way you can find quality, environmentally friendly diapers that fit into your life.

source: babe house

Facts You Should Know

We love our child, But do we care about their future?

Did you know that disposable diapers are not readily biodegradable? It takes about 200-500 years to decompose. How about million of trees and tons of plastic used to manufacture the disposable diapers? Malaysians alone produce up to 19,000 tones of waste everyday. 95% of that will eventually end up in the landfills. If all the garbage produced in a year were collected, it would be enough to reach 36 times the height of the Petronas Tower.

Apa itu pakaian 'bundle'?

Pakaian bundle boleh dikatakan agak popular di Malaysia. Kedai-kedai bundle tumbuh bagai cendawan kerana harganya yang menarik serta kualiti yang bagus (walaupun terpakai).

‘Pakaian bundle’ is actually a mixed Malay & English word. Pakaian means clothing while the English word bundle refers to the ’squarish’ bales of packed clothing in which the clothes come in (from suppliers).

Kebanyakkan pakaian bundle ini diimport dari negara seperti Jepun, US dan Canada. Adakalanya pakaian-pakaian baru yang ditolak dari kilang juga termasuk dalam kategori ini.

Clothing that has been discarded from the households of these countries are processed (usually to segregate types), packed (in bales) and then shipped all over the world.

Selalunya pakaian bundle didatangkan dalam kuantiti yang besar. Pakaian-pakaian ini selalunya akan dibersihkan dan dipastikan elok dan bebas dari penyakit. Ia boleh terdiri dari pelbagai jenis dan jenama. Bukan sahaja pakaian, ia boleh terdiri dari kasut, pakaian dalam, cadar, selimut, jaket, topi dan sebagainya.

Each ‘bundle’ of clothing typically weighs around 100kgs. The clothing in a bale are compacted using hydraulic machines and then binded together using steel wires or webbings.

In Malaysia, a bale of used clothing can costs anything from RM500/ 100kg bale to RM1,500/100kg bale, depending on the quality and grade of the items packed inside. Some items have been graded prior to packing and this will cost more. The higher the grade, the better the quality in terms of no tears, broken zippers and overly abused items.

Walaupun baju bundle ini merupakan pakaian terpakai namun popularitinya semakin meningkat kerana keyakinan pengguna kepada kualitinya - berdasarkan harga yang dinyatakan. Apatah lagi ia merupakan pakaian import dan jelas sekali ia merupakan pakaian yang jarang terdapat di keluaran tempatan.

Technically, baju bundle does NOT include locally discarded used clothing. Though there is a start in the trend of selling locally discarded clothing locally, I would say that the response is still very much unpopular. Buying used local clothing just isn’t cool. One has to get the real ‘bundle’.

Kini, pakaian bundle bukan sahaja merangkumi pakaian dewasa malah kanak-kanak. Secara umumnya, pakaian kanak-kanak berjenama di pasaran adalah mahal - malah lebih mahal dari pakaian dewasa sedangkan pemakaiannya hanyalah untuk satu jangkamasa kanak-kanak itu membesar.

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