Kissaluvs Awesome Knit Terry Wipes, 12 Pack, Unbleached Reviews
August 19, 2010 by BabyCare
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Kissaluvs Awesome Knit Terry Wipes, 12 Pack, Unbleached
- One-ply unbleached, undyed knit terry fabric makes them absorbent and efficient
- Terry loops handle nasty messes; “smooth” side has slight texture to aid in clean up
- Thicker than flannel wipes, but not as thick and cumbersome as regular washcloths
- Size approximately 8×8″, a perfect fit for hands, fold in half for wipes containers
- Other uses: wash cloths; burp cloths; tuck at neck for an instant bib; excellent as travelling towels; use to clean up eating messes, drooling mouths, and almost anything else you can think of
Kissaluvs Awesome Knit Terry Wipes, 12 Pack, Unbleached
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(out of 3 reviews)
List Price: $ 15.00
Price: $ 15.00
Five Reasons To Try Adult Cloth Diapers
Many adults who are coping with incontinence rely entirely on disposable products and are hesitant to even give adult cloth diapers and incontinence pads a try. But those who are willing to experiment may discover that reusables have some significant advantages.
Comfort
Fabric, whether cotton, flannel, terry, or gauze, is soft and non-abrasive, making it an excellent choice for anyone with sensitive skin. Fabric naturally wicks moisture away from the body, which diminishes irritation and rashes. In addition, woven material allows for “breathability”, preventing uncomfortable heat buildup. Fabric incontinence pads and diapers also remain intact and in place even when wet, eliminating the breakdown and clumping that can be a problem with disposables.
Economy
The initial cost of reusables may be higher than that of disposables, but they can be more economical in the long run. Even figuring in laundry costs, using cloth products at least part of the time can create significant savings. Though reusable products for adult incontinence can be difficult to find in retail outlets, products in every style, shape, and material can be purchased online and in many cases, quantity purchases are eligible for sizable discounts.
Flexibility
Reusable incontinence products make it easy to custom-tailor your garments to your exact needs. Reusables are available in an extensive variety of shapes, materials, forms, and sizes, ranging from traditional flat or folded diapers to contoured diapers and even pull-ons that look very much like ordinary underwear. Using them in combination (for example, using a flat diaper as a liner under a contoured or pull-on style) allows the wearer to fine-tune the exact amount of protection needed.
Absorbency and leak protection
Reusable products are highly absorbent, and many find that the right layering of cloth products worn under waterproof pants provides an outstanding leak protection they never achieved with disposables, particularly overnight or in other extended-wear situations.
Discreet wearability
For many people, one of the main disadvantages of incontinence underwear is “noticeability”, mainly in the form of unwanted bulk that is hard to disguise and can even make outer clothing fit poorly. In addition, the waterproof outer covering of many disposables can create an audible “rustle” that many find embarrassing and objectionable. Adult cloth diapers and other reusable products can be purchased in styles that are almost indistinguishable from ordinary underwear, and using the right combination of pads and liners minimizes bulk and eliminates rustling.
Adult cloth diapers are just one solution – many people find that adult disposable diapers are also a good choice. Find out more about the types of incontinence products available at Incontinence Pants – what you need to know before you buy.
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| Question by Cherilyn: I want to use reusable diapers, how many am I going to need?
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Review by J. Yi for Kissaluvs Awesome Knit Terry Wipes, 12 Pack, Unbleached
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We have three sets of these in rotation for our baby and love them! We use them at each diaper change and wash every couple of days; we haven’t experienced any stains or wearing down of the fabric even with frequent use and washing. The combination of these dual-sided cloth wipes and warm water beats cold packaged wipes any day to clean little bums — the looped “terry” side to clean up a large mess and then the smoother reverse side to do the final wipedown. They will fit perfectly in the Prince Lionheart brand cloth wipes warmer, if you care to use it. They can also be used as doublers for a newborn inside a cloth diaper, or dustrags after baby is done with them.
Review by Christopher Garcia for Kissaluvs Awesome Knit Terry Wipes, 12 Pack, Unbleached
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I like these wipes a lot and they are a great price. they size is perfect. the only problem is one side seems unfinished, but it’s still useful. i use these as washcloths, too
Review by MomTo3 for Kissaluvs Awesome Knit Terry Wipes, 12 Pack, Unbleached
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We really wanted to like this wipes, since they are such a great price. however, they are basically like a thin (one layer) baby washcloth and are not as soft as our homemade two layer flannel wipes. I’ll probably just make some more wipes and use these for the two older kids as washcloths.
It depends on the age of your child and how often you want to wash them. We have thirty, and my son is ten months old. We never, ever run out or even get low and I wash diapers about every other day or every third day. I am positive I would be fine with half of the amount I have washing them every other day. If you will be diapering a newborn you will probably want lots as they are changed much more frequently, my son now goes through about 5 or 6 diapers a day, I don’t remember how many he did back then though. Hope this helped at least a little bit?
expect to go through about 10 everyday. different diapers work better than others so maybe buy a few small packs of some brands to find out which ones you like best.
I am assuming you are talking about cloth diapers? If so, then you will need a minimum of about 4-5 dozen as babies soil a lot of them. I am the mother of 8 children and I used cloth diapers for my first 5 children. I went to disposable with the last 3 as we had moved to the country and I had horrible water and could not run to the laundromat every other day.
There are sites where you can learn to make your own diapers. I am leaving you a site for a yahoo group that is all about cloth diapering, and one that has free patterns. If you have limited sewing skills then get someone you know to help you.
There is also a site called “Diaper free baby” which teaches you to respond to a baby’s “elimination needs”. It is something I have recently come across. It sounds interesting.
It is possible to purchase ready-made diapers, but they are expensive. There may still be diaper services around, though I haven’t seen one of their trucks for some time, and they are much more expensive than owning and washing your own diapers.
I used prefold diapers and the kind you had to fold, which means I also used diaper pins and rubber pants. If you go the route with cloth diapers (regardless of what kind) or if you decide to use disposable, I want to give you a hint about keeping diapers from being a problem when you are out and about.
I used to save my empty bread sacks once the bread was gone. I would turn them upside down and empty all the crumbs from the sack into the sink or the trash and store these sacks for use as needed. I always kept 1-3 in my diaper bag as they held wet and soiled diapers until I could get home and clean them out and place them in my diaper pail. These are free bags, not as big and bulky as the ones groceries come in, and completely disposable once they’ve been used.
These will keep in an empty square Kleenex box (the kind that holds 85 tissues and is a square box rather than rectangular), and you can keep quite a few in these boxes without making a mess.
If you use a diaper pail, make sure you keep 1 cup of white vinegar in the water in the pail so that it will nuetralize the urine in the diapers. This will help to make your diapers last longer. I also would wash my diapers in 1 cup white vinegar as it will freshen them up and pull out any urine.
I did not bleach my diapers as I did not want the bleach to eventually rot the diapers, and sometimes bleach can cause baby’s skin to get red and irritated if it has not all been rinsed out.
In the laundry section of the store you can usually find Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing (resource below) which will help to brighten your diapers. This is also good to use with other laundry. The website will tell you all you need to know.
I had to wash diapers every day or two, and if you have a washer this should not be a problem. If you do not have a washer and will have to run to the laundromat, then make sure you have at least 5-6 dozen diapers so you will not run out. I have resorted to dish towels in case of emergency for when I did run out, though these are not as absorbent or usually as soft as diapers. Do not worry about the hygenics of reusing these towels in the kitchen as diapers are washed in hot water.
I have a daughter who has a baby due in May and she plans to cloth diaper. She is going to make her own (a friend who has made literally hundreds is going to help her), and she is excited about it. She will make the fitted diapers that look like panties.
I also suggest that you consider using disposable diapers for the first 6 weeks of your baby’s life as babies do nothing but eat, sleep, cry, and eliminate in those first 6 weeks! Your baby will go through so many diapers that first 6 weeks, and then it will slow down to a reasonable amount.
Even the babies I used cloth on I tried to use disposable those first 6 weeks. I could not afford to use disposables with my first baby for more than 2 weeks, and it was still helpful. Many people will buy them for you at your shower.
Every one of my 8 kids were allergic to Pampers the first few months of life. We did best with a store brand or Drybabies (they were under a different name back then). The hospital will most likely send you home with Pampers, but I know my kids did not do well with these and broke out with bad diaper rashes. I am warning you of this ahead of time as I had this problem with all of them. You may not, but just in case…..
I hope I have given you plenty of help with your diaper question. I know you only asked how many you need, but I figured that if you needed to know this that you might need the other information, too. And since I have raised so many kids and used cloth diapers for not only my kids, but other’s people’s, too, that I know more than a thing or two about cloth diapers.
Congratulations on your new little one who is coming!!!
While Lori’s answer is very detailed and well put together, I’ll tell you what I do with my diapers…
I had 36 pre-folds when she was a newborn (Bummis) and had 6 Bummis covers, no pins or plastic pants, was washing every other or every 3 days. Now she is 5 months and I have 24 (larger size) and 6 covers. When they are used, I unfold and throw into the pail, no soaking or swishing in toilet is needed. I use Charlie’s or Nellie’s soap, cold rinse, hot wash, cold rinse, and hang to dry. Easy!