Talk to me about wool

[CrunchyChristianMama]

I'm thinking of using wool covers over prefolds or fitteds for this new little one for the first few months until my pockets fit (unless I fall in love with it and don't want to quit). Here are my questions though...

Why does everyone say it's so addictive and wonderful?
How many wool covers would I need?
Can they wear clothes over the wool and have the clothing not get wet?
Can you use the same cover all day, or do you have to have a fresh dry one for every change?
Can the wool be just a single layer, or do I need to add extra wool to the wet zone?
If I'm using old sweaters to make my covers, what do I need to do to prep them for use?

Thanks!

[quiminco]

This website outlines very well the use of wool in diapering:

http://www.twoweekwait.com/preg/comm...topic&t=143024

I have four covers, but could probably get away with two or three. You only need to switch to a different cover if the current one gets wet at all (even then, you just let it dry then it's ready to use again).

Here's a tutorial for making covers:

http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/wool-diaper-cover.html

I don't think you need to add an extra layer to the wet zone, just run the water with lanolin in it through the zone a few more times when you lanolize the covers.

Hope this helps!

[Erinjvrn]

I use wool interlock soakers over fitteds------usually with babylegs, not pants.

But mostly I use knit wool shorties/longies over fitteds. I hate wool over prefolds, and I use the same pair all day and they never get wet. I just apir it with a t shirt/LS shirt and socks.

I have had zero luck with wool soakers made from recycled sweaters, altho its very cheap.

I will use my longies probably about 5-10 days before washing them , unless they get poop on them lol. With a good fitted that very rarely happens.