Organic Wool Diaper Cover

If you're new to the world of cloth diapering, you may have never heard of parents using an organic wool diaper cover to keep their little ones dry. However, wool fabric is incredibly dry and has been used for ages as part of a cloth diapering system. Furthermore, wool diaper covers are 100 percent natural and contain none of the chemicals and toxins of plastic disposable diapers and even some other synthetic cloth diapers. For the highest quality diaper cover, you can also buy organic wool.

Wool covers can be found on Amazon.

First, if you've stumbled upon this and are totally new to the world of cloth diapering then you'll need to know a few basic concepts. For one, there are many types of cloth diapers – some function and look just like disposables and these are called all in ones. However, many other types of cloth diapers have both inserts and covers. Inserts are made of different types of cloth that are highly absorbent. The inserts are primarily responsible for absorbing the fluids produced by babies and toddlers; covers act as the waterproof barrier that prevents fluids from leaking.

Most covers are made out of plastics and other synthetic materials as these do a great job of preventing leaks. However, these materials are composed of substances like polyurethane and various flame-retardant materials. Studies show these to be toxic and even possible cancer – causing agents. Almost all disposables also contain these chemicals. Parents opt for organic wool covers for those and other reasons, including:

• Chemical free
• Organic
• Flame retardant
• Antimicrobial and antibacterial
• Breathes, keeps baby dry
• Warm in winter and cool in summer
• Sustainable
• Often supports cottage industry

You can buy certified organic wool and many manufacturers make an organic wool diaper cover. However, you may be thinking why would wool need to be organic? In truth, wool is not like food; food products harbor much more pesticides and fertilizers than fibers. Yet, sheep that eat non-organic grasses and foods will inevitably have small amounts of pesticides and fertilizers in their coat, or in the wool you buy. While these amounts are mostly negligible, they are still present. So, if you don’t what your precious little one exposed to any chemicals whatsoever, then organic wool is the way to go.

Wool works surprisingly well for most parents. Wool wicks away moisture and keeps babies incredibly dry. Many parents report also that they love using wool covers because they do not have to be cleaned very often. When baby goes in their diaper, parents simply throw the insert into the wash and hang dry their wool covers. That's right – wool covers stay so dry, that all you'll need to do is hang them and they'll be ready to use again in about an hour. You can use wool covers this way for several weeks before they should be washed.

While there are a lot of good reasons to use wool it is not a totally care free choice. Here are some of the problems you might encounter when using wool.

Although wool diaper covers do not need to be washed but every few weeks, their care can be a bit labor intensive. First of all they should be re-conditioned about once a month. This is not difficult. You will simply need to add a little lanolin to hot rinse water. Allowing the cover to soak for a short period will help it absorb the lanolin. Lanolin is a natural component of wool and allows the covers to stay fluffed and absorbent. Furthermore, the vast majority of wool diaper covers call for hand washing. So although you won’t have to do it too often, caring for and washing wool may be a bit of a project.

Organic wool diaper covers are a specialty item still, although they are growing in popularity and becoming more mainstream. Due to this, they are quite expensive; most organic wool covers cost between 30 and 50 dollars. However, wool covers are highly durable and will last for years if properly conditioned. Another benefit is that you can easily sell them on eBay or other sites for nearly what you paid for them.

Your local Wal-Mart will not sell organic wool covers for sure! You may be able to find them in a specialty shop if you live in a big city. You can also find them at many online retailers:

• Green Mountain Diapers
• Global Enfant
• Satara

Wool diaper covers that are organic are a great option for cloth diapering your baby. Although they require a bit of attention, it's only once in a while. Overall, they’re easy to maintain and contain no toxins whatsoever.

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