Inner Fabric for a PUL Pocket Dipe

[almostmommy]

Can I use cotton jersey knit for the inner layer of a PUL pocket diaper? I will of course use microfiber to make the soaker pad, but for the layers inside the PUL, can I use cotton jersey knit?

[love2bmom]

Yes you can

[georgannemomof6]

yup nice and soft

[almostmommy]

Thank you!

[love2bmom]

Have fun sewing!

[almostmommy]

I'm using the Very Baby AIO pattern to make a pocket diaper. Do I need to put in the microfiber soaker layer and use a doubler, or can I just make it a doubler and stuff it in the pocket?

[almostmommy]

Also, if I use the cotton jersey knit for the layer against baby's skin, will the baby feel wet on the tush since it isn't a "stay-dry" fabric? Is it better to use fleece against the skin?

[georgannemomof6]

You *can* stuff the doubler in the pocket, if it isn't wider than your pocket ;o)
and yes, the cotton knit *will* feel wet to baby's skin (the microfiber will suck tons of pee into itself, before he feels *soaked*, tho).
Any "stay dry" fabric (fleece) tends to irritate my guys, so we stick with flannel
Let us know how it works out!

[love2bmom]

Just wanted to mention that the microfiber should not touch the baby's skin - it will cause excessive dryness.

[ReneeC]

If you want a "stay-dry" feeling inner, you'll need to use a synthetic: microfleece, velour (which is normally 80% cotton on a polyester knit backing but *feels* dry), panne, or suedecloth.

But I've found that my DS--who would cry *immediately* after wetting himself in a disposable--doesn't mind being in a wet cloth diaper, even without a "stay-dry" inner. I've used cotton terry, cotton flannel, and cotton jersey for his dipes with no problems.

And FWIW: I use cloth mama pads, and I've found that it's more comfortable to use cotton next to the skin. But that's just *my* opinion

[almostmommy]

Originally Posted by georgannemomof6

Any "stay dry" fabric (fleece) tends to irritate my guys, so we stick with flannel
Let us know how it works out!

Does flannel give more of a "Stay dry" feeling than cotton jersey?

[love2bmom]

Originally Posted by ReneeC

If you want a "stay-dry" feeling inner, you'll need to use a synthetic: microfleece, velour (which is normally 80% cotton on a polyester knit backing but *feels* dry), panne, or suedecloth.

But I've found that my DS--who would cry *immediately* after wetting himself in a disposable--doesn't mind being in a wet cloth diaper, even without a "stay-dry" inner. I've used cotton terry, cotton flannel, and cotton jersey for his dipes with no problems.

And FWIW: I use cloth mama pads, and I've found that it's more comfortable to use cotton next to the skin. But that's just *my* opinion

I agree. I just cut a few hourglass shapes out of microfleece to lay in the diapers. That way I have a few if I want to use them, but they aren't sewn in so I can't change my mind. We use all cotton or hemp & bamboo on our kids.

[georgannemomof6]

Originally Posted by almostmommy

Does flannel give more of a "Stay dry" feeling than cotton jersey?

no, the flannel still feels wet to the touch, lol! but none of my kids ever fussed when wet, unless they had a rash! Depending on how much they peed, most of the wetness is pulled into the soaker, with the top layer feeling "damp"
They DID fuss, when I used fleece inners, tho!
agreeing with love2bmom, DON"T put microfiber next to baby's skin

[almostmommy]

Originally Posted by georgannemomof6

agreeing with love2bmom, DON"T put microfiber next to baby's skin

I know I can't put the microfiber next to baby's skin, but can I put the microfleece? And, if I'm going to do the quick dry snap in soaker, can i use microfiber with one layer of microfleece over it?

[georgannemomof6]

Originally Posted by almostmommy

I know I can't put the microfiber next to baby's skin, but can I put the microfleece? And, if I'm going to do the quick dry snap in soaker, can i use microfiber with one layer of microfleece over it?

yup!

[threekids]

I want to make my first diaper tomorrow using the FC pattern. I have PUL for the outside, but I don't have microfleece for the layer closest to the baby's skin. I have cotton flannel and cotton knits, though.
My question is, do I need a middle layer? If so, does it have to be microfibre, or can it be cotton terry? I will of course make a microfibre soaker (that's the thing you stuff in the pocket, right?), but would prefer to avoid the expense of an entire microfibre middle layer.
Thank you for your help.

[ReneeC]

Originally Posted by threekids

I want to make my first diaper tomorrow using the FC pattern. I have PUL for the outside, but I don't have microfleece for the layer closest to the baby's skin. I have cotton flannel and cotton knits, though.
My question is, do I need a middle layer? If so, does it have to be microfibre, or can it be cotton terry? I will of course make a microfibre soaker (that's the thing you stuff in the pocket, right?), but would prefer to avoid the expense of an entire microfibre middle layer.
Thank you for your help.

If you're making a pocket, all you need is a waterproof/water-resistant outer and an inner (either absorbent or wicking). You stuff the absorbent material into the pocket, it's not necessary to have *any* absorbent layers sewn into the dipe. So no, you don't need to sew a microfiber or any other kind of layer into your pocket diaper.

BTW: I use cotton terry "stuffers" in my pocket diapers, and I love them. If MF is expensive where you are (I can get 8 14X14 "auto towels" at Walmart for around $4, and all you need to do is fold them to fit into the diaper--no need to sew them into a special shape), then you can just use terrycloth. Depending on the thickness, 2 to 4 layers of woven terry works great I made mine as contour diapers (hourglass shape), and I also use them just laid into a cover for my DS. I think they work better than a tri-folded prefold for laying in a cover.

[threekids]

Thank you so so much, Renee. I bought the microfibre towels at Autobarn, and I paid about $10 for 5 of them, though they're a bit larger than yours. Maybe I'll take a trip to Walmart tomorrow

But anyway, you're saying I can use old towels to stuff the pockets, which is a nice, economical way to go.

Thank you again. Now that I know this, I can get to sewing!!!

[georgannemomof6]

Originally Posted by threekids

Thank you so so much, Renee. I bought the microfibre towels at Autobarn, and I paid about $10 for 5 of them, though they're a bit larger than yours. Maybe I'll take a trip to Walmart tomorrow

But anyway, you're saying I can use old towels to stuff the pockets, which is a nice, economical way to go.

Thank you again. Now that I know this, I can get to sewing!!!

Yes, have fun! Let us know how it works out!!