When I heard of using wool for my daughter's diaper covers several years ago, my first thoughts were, “Wool? Wouldn’t that be itchy and uncomfortable on my baby’s delicate skin?” But, after using both wool and poly covers for only a short time, I fell in love with wool! While most poly covers left red marks on her thighs from the gussets, didn’t let her skin breathe, and got smelly right away, wool had none of these problems AND was incredibly soft.
Interested, I did some research to find out more about wool and just what made it unique:
Absorbs 30% of its own weight before even feeling wet
Is naturally anti-bacterial so it will not harbor bad smells
Has microscopic fibers structured as to make it waterproof
Contains natural lanolin which also acts as a waterproofing agent and is healthy for the skin
Allows baby’s bottom to breath thereby reducing diaper rash
Has excellent temperature regulation to keep your baby warm in winter and cool in summer
In addition to these qualities, I also learned the following which reinforced my interest:
A natural product that won’t leach who knows what onto my baby’s skin
A renewable resource and is biodegradable
Available in endless designs and colors, making cloth diapering with wool fun and stylish!