Diaper Dos for the Summer

With the weather heating up, it's important to pay utmost attention to your baby's delicate skin, particularly around the nappy area. Sweat can cause infections and chafing, among other things. Read on to know why using cloth diapers is perhaps one of the safest ways to keep your baby protected during the hotter months

The scorching summers may worsen your infant's skin condition due to sweat, bacterial infections, chafing of skin, etc. The usage of disposable diapers, is one of the many reasons for skin rashes, irritation and dryness. Your safest bet? Cloth diapers! Cloth diapers are increasingly becoming the go-to choice for most mums, considering a number of brands are bringing them back into the markets, albeit with advanced features to protect your baby's sensitive skin against the harsh chemicals used in disposable diapers.

But, what are cloth diapers? Cloth diapers are reusable diapers made up of natural fibers such as cotton, hemp, bamboo and sometimes microfibers all posessing good absorbent qualities. As the name suggests, they are made up of natural fibers, have no chemicals or artificial fragrance added, can be reused numerous times or till your child is potty trained.

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Ideal intervals for a nappy change

Every baby is unique and time intervals may differ from one to another. However, according to the American Pregnancy Association, “Babies urinate approximately 20 times a day for the first several months of their lives, hence changing the diaper every two to three hours is highly recommended".

And while cloth diapers are the preferred choice for the hotter months, the question does arise: how does one choose the appropriate cloth diaper? In order to choose the right one for your baby's needs, it's first important to understand the various types of cloth diapers available in the markets. Yes, there is a variety.

Babies have very sensitive skin, and sometimes despite our best efforts, diaper rash still occurs due to external factors. Here are some tips to protect your infant against diaper rash: