how many layers to make a cloth diap

[hamletsjadedlover]

hey im new at making diaps and i just bought some flannel and cotton quilting batting (seemed like a good idea at the time lol). how many layers thick should i try to make these diaps? i was thinking an outer layer of flannel 2 layers of batting and a layer of flannel as an inner liner. then with a sewn in soaker composed of 2 layers of cotton (bought an old sheet for this)
does this sound good?

(cannot use wool due to me being allergic)

[georgannemomof6]

hmm, cotton batting? never thought of that, not sure hw it would work? it may take a loooooong time to dry.
I use micro fiber towels (found in the automotive section of most stores), 3 layers, for an overnight dipe
6 layers of birdseye cotton diaper gauze, for a reg inner (you can use a "flat" cloth diaper, cut and sewn, for this)

hope that helps!

[TrishWSU]

I usually do 2 layers of flannel (one cute outer print and just plain white inside) for the body, then use 3 layers of flannel and 2 layers of microfiber (the auto towels) as a soaker. They come out nice and trim and I hope absorbant-but I don't have a baby to test them on, lol!

I'm 100% sure what cotton batting is, but if its what I'm thinking, you'll probably have to use a lot to make an absorbant diaper. I'm thinking it's like the stuff the Gerber Birdseye prefold diapers have in them and they don't absorb anything!

[kbstanley3]

I love cotton batting! Especially for mama pads. I would suggest:
Body of the diaper: Flannel / 1 layer cotton batting / Flannel
Soaker: Cotton material / 2 layers cotton batting / Cotton material
However, if you have a heavy wetter, I would use 3 layers of cotton batting in the soaker. Also, stitch a line or zig zag down the middle to prevent shifting. HTH!!!!

Oh and cotton batting actually helps speed up drying time b/c of the "fluffiness". So no need to worry about that.
Oh and also, Gerber prefolds are made from POLYESTER batting, hence the reason that they don't absorb anything.

[TrishWSU]

Originally Posted by kbstanley3

Oh and also, Gerber prefolds are made from POLYESTER batting, hence the reason that they don't absorb anything.

Ah, that makes sense now. Hmm, maybe I'll have to check out this cotton batting. The Gerber prefolds had me scared of any sort of batting for dipes!