Dec 17 2011 10:49 PM
I am looking for recomendations from those who use cloth diapers at night for bedwetting. I have been thinking about switching to cloth. I have tried cloth in the past and it did not impress me at all, and with the cost of cloth diapers I would like to know where I can purchase a good quality cloth diaper? has anyone used kins diapers? i have one of kins plastic pant's with a linner to cover the crappy wellness diapers but not sure about the diapers they have. any advice is welcome. thank you all.
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 bedwetter789 Member since: 2/28/11 |
Disposables v/s cloth? |
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Puffy Pants Member since: 12/24/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 18 2011 12:30 AM I have a few of the All-in-Ones they make, as well as just the cloth that you need the cover pant for. The AIO's are terrific, if you are a "lighter-on-the-output" side of users, they are good just by themselves, with a liner or two or three... even better to ensure you make it to morning with not a leak. Fairly rugged outer shell stands up to the fast wash cycle, and drying on low heat seems to work well, I hang to dry once they are on the way. The outer shell is different then the Gabby's variety, a bit noisier, but I like them for when I need them, prefer the cover included version, worn with a few layers it is the perfect solution for me. I never could get through the night in a disposable without a wet spot on the bed pad somewhere, most times at the hip... Good luck in your search, Puffy Pants (Thanks to the Kins AIO!!!) |
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Patrick Member since: 8/26/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 18 2011 02:02 PM I wear cloth almost exclusively when I'm at home, and at night. Cloth diapers do take some getting used to. Their initial expense is steep; however, they last so long that they are actually cheaper than disposables. You may need to do laundry every day or every other day. You may need to practice putting them on, because they will leak if not properly applied. You will need to choose Velcro, pin-ons, or brief types; each has advantages and disadvantages. Learning to sleep with a diaper that is heavy enough to assure you uninterrupted sleep and a dry bed in the morning will take time. You can Google 'adult cloth diapers'; my suppliers include AFDC, Comco, llmedico, dmponline, and Loving Comfort. After you understand the advantages and disadvantages of cloth diapers, you will find them a useful management tool. Good luck and keep us informed. |
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draco_americanus Member since: 3/30/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 21 2011 06:26 AM I did a study awhile back when people say cloth are cheaper and found they don't take laundering, detergents and drying them into the cost factor so all in all it's a draw and cost alone should not be the reason to wear cloth |
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bedwetter789 Member since: 2/28/11 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 21 2011 09:07 AM I have ordered a cloth diaper and a cloth pull up from kins to try, will keep you posted. I also ordered a plastic pant. |
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jbird Member since: 8/9/10 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 21 2011 11:06 AM Several months ago my wife ordered some cloth diapers for me and a couple of different kind of plastic pants to try at night as the disposables at night were uncomfortable for me. They are gauze prefolds and are very comfortable with plastic pants which I think the brand is sani pants for the complete protection. During the day I wear the Depend underwear. Light incontinence during the day as I usually can control. During the night light to medium incontinence with occasionally heavy. This combination of a cloth diaper and plastic pant for complete protection has proven to be comfortable and effective protection. |
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wet 24/7 Member since: 3/31/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 22 2011 09:27 PM It really gets me when people say that if you take into consideration the cost of cleaning and drying cloth diapers that it's about the same as buying disposablies. I have nothing against disposables, I use them durning the day. Find a good one that works for you and no leaks. But one cloth diaper will last "at least" a year with proper care. So for the price of one good bag of disposable diapers, a couple pair of plastic pants and cleaning costs; you have a year's worth of protection with no leaks at night. If you spring for the cost of 6 bags of disposables at one time for cloth diapers, you will have over two years of protection with cleaning costs. Your gas might be cheaper where you live but the cost of going be pick up the disposables in two years time doesn't add up to cleaning costs. Again, nothing beats a good disposable for day protection and ease of use. But in the long run, for night time use, nothing beats cloth. But that's my opinion. Stay dry, Wet 24/7 |
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Nick Member since: 3/31/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 23 2011 10:34 AM My long-term incontinence developed as a result of a medical misadventure when I was 14 years old, back in 1956. In that era, the only alternative was cloth diapers with plastic pants. When I was in my 20s, I bought an inexpensive sewing machine and became adept enough at sewing to make my own diapers and plastic pants. Making, laundering, and caring for cloth diapers is an unending job. However, the first adult disposable diapers that came on the market didn't work very well, so I stayed with cloth until disposable products improved to the point where I could rely on them to keep my pants dry on the outside wherever I went and whatever I was doing. At that point (about 20 years ago), I switched. I think that there is no question that you can save some money with reusable products. Cloth products are also probably easier on the environment than disposables. However, looking after cloth products is a never ending, arduous, and odoriferous job. If you can afford disposables, I recommend saving yourself the hassles that cloth diapers produce. |
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bedwetter789 Member since: 2/28/11 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 24 2011 10:54 PM well her goes nothing, my cloth came today and i am going to try them out hope this was not a mistake. will keep you posted |
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Puffy Pants Member since: 12/24/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 24 2011 11:22 PM Give them a bit, it takes some time to get used to, and certainly not for everybody, you will either love them and wonder what took you soooo long to try, or not like them and all and switch back, lately I use them if I am going to have a heavier night then normal with a Tena Super, the two in tagteam work very well together...  Puffy
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bedwetter789 Member since: 2/28/11 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 28 2011 09:17 AM It has been 4 nights now with the cloth and well it has been a better exsperiance than the last time. I am hoping it get's a little better I have read that it takes a few washings to get the cloth broke in so I am not ready to throw in the towl yet. Last night I used a size 6 huggies overnight and that has seemed to work the best. |
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bedwetter789 Member since: 2/28/11 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 28 2011 10:23 AM The overnight was a stuffer for the cloth. |
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Wesbedwtr Member since: 12/31/11 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Dec 31 2011 02:55 PM Adult bedwetter here, and some urgency in daytime. I switched to cloth diapers for night time this year. After several bouts with rash my Dr. recommended trying cloth. It was pretty weird going throught the motion of getting set up with cloth diapers. I ordered basic pre-flods for adults. They are pin on. Yes you gotta have plastic pants too. The plasitc pants can either be pull on or snap on (easier to change if you wear in the daytime). The bulk at first feels weird and all the auxillary supplies needed is a hassle. But what a positive difference they make in my life. No more night time leaking, so much so that I can sleep without a rubber or plastic sheet as backup. I sleep through the night. No more skin problems. Less expensive. I have a local diaper service provide a weekly laundry service for me. wesbwtr |
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Patrick Member since: 8/26/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Jan 01 2012 05:46 PM Wesbedwtr, Finding a combination that assures you an uninterrupted night's sleep and a dry bed in the morning is a huge victory. A local diaper service is not available to everybody; however, if it is, I'm sure it must be a godsend. |
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LynnK2104 Member since: 3/31/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Jan 02 2012 12:20 AM I too use a cloth diapers service now. I have to supply the diapers and they do the washing weekly. As a kid I used to have to wash my own diapers like 3 times a week and it seemed like a lot of work but was far better than wet pants. I too wore my share of disposable diapers like Pampers and Kimbies (predecessor to Huggies) as they were more practical for school. Cloth are necessary for bed or I would wake up wet and freezing. |
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RMS Member since: 3/31/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Jan 02 2012 08:32 AM For those of you who have said that you use a laundry service for your diapers, I have to say that I'm intrigued. I have dabbled with cloth diapers, and find them very reliable for nighttime use. But the idea of using a diaper service feels both odd and anachronistic. Would you mind a few questions? You certainly don't have to answer them all, but here are a few that sprang to mind: - Do they pick up the diapers or do you drop them off? - Are you required to use flat or pre-fold diapers or can you use contoured with - Velcro or snaps too? What about pull-ups? (I have a few of those.) - What do you do about your plastic pants? Wash them yourselves? - What do you do with your wet/soiled diapers in your home for a week? - How many diapers do you have to have to make this work? - How long does it take to get the cleaned diapers back? - How do the delivery people and the folks at the service treat you? Thank you for any input you have on this. I look forward to hearing from you. -RMS |
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Wesbedwtr Member since: 12/31/11 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Jan 15 2012 02:56 PM RMS et al: Well here goes. The diaper service picks up the wet diapers weekly and drops off clean ones. They are cloth prefolds - pin on kind - also youcna use these fasterners called snappies. Also they include toddler diapers as inserts. I wash the plastic pants myself and hang up in laundry or shower to dry. You gotta have a diaper pail, a rather large one to contain wet adult sized diapers for a week. On Monday (delivery day) I set the liner for the diaper pail by my front door when I leave for work. When I get home in the evening the pickup and delivery has occured. Very handy. They send me a bill once a month. The down side is the whole neighborhood sees the diaper truck in my driveway and they know I am single with no small children. So I imagine everyone has figured it out. Oh well. But no neighbors have said anything. |
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Wesbedwtr Member since: 12/31/11 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Jan 15 2012 03:55 PM Oh, I forgot to mention. Having the diaper service is incredible. Probably the biggest reason to not use cloth is all the washing and having to deal with wet diapers. A diaper service removes all that pain and hassle. The people there are great. My being in diapers is no issue for them. I am a customer and that is good news to them. When I was put back in diapers as a youth my mom used a dipaers serivce for me bakc then. Folks may be surprised to know that if there is a diaper service in your town they would probably be glad to provide an adult serivce, it might mean you having to get your own diapers but they would do the laundering I imagine. After all they are ijn buisnes to do jsut that. If I must wear day diapers and sometimes I do, then disposables are handier and do not have the same bulk as the cloth ones. |
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RMS Member since: 3/31/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Jan 15 2012 07:14 PM Thank you for the information, Wes. I'm not sure I'm ready to go all-in on cloth diapers, and I sure don't like any service making it obvious, but maybe I can work something out. Thanks again! -RMS |
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Patrick Member since: 8/26/09 |
RE: Disposables v/s cloth?
Jan 15 2012 09:31 PM RMS, If you have access to a diaper service that would suit you, allowing the neighbors to see their truck at your address once each week could be a useful contribution to the effort to de-stigmatize adult incontinence. During warm, dry weather, I hang my laundered diapers outside to dry. Although my neighbors are not as familiar with the reasons for my hospitalizations as my family, they know about them. If they remark about my diapers on the line, I intend to use that as a teaching opportunity. Embarrassing? Indeed it is. However, I'm angry enough at the stigma to make me ready to confront folks whose behavior perpetuates it. |
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