In a little muslin diaper - simply irreplaceable thing for newborn crumbs: it prevents overheating -one child does not sweat, skin breathe.
The name of the fabric - "muslin" - derived from the name of the city of Mosul, located in Iraq, where it was created in the 17th century. Already in the 18th century material used extensively in Europe and out of it were made clothes, shawls, scarves, bed linen, curtains ...
The more simple diaper
Suitable for kids muslin made of 100% cotton. Muslin diapers are not only soft, hygienic, "breathing", able to create a cozy and comfortable crumbs, but also durable - particular strength gives them a special technology weave - plain weave, when many fibers are twisted time.
Muslin diapers can be used since the early days, not only for changing, they are convenient curtain pram shelter crumb, used after bathing.
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Pros muslin diaper
In its structure, the muslin diapers resemble thin, very delicate but dense gauze. With their help, you can swaddle crumbs tight enough, but without folds and creases that can rub the baby's skin, the air is able to circulate freely through the fabric.
Among the advantages of such a diaper:
- ecological and hygienic safety;
- ability to withstand multiple washes;
- do not irritate the skin;
- good pass air;
- perfectly absorb moisture;
- ability to stretch a little muslin gives comfort when swaddling crumbs;
- amazing property muslin diaper - after each wash, they are becoming softer, more elastic and pleasant to the touch. This is what you need to delicate baby skin!
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conditional shortcomings
They are quite arbitrary: because of the ease and looseness use muslin diapers can be only in the warm time of the year (for winter and fall, they are too cold) and the price is quite high.
However, to reduce the cost of muslin diaper, you can buy fabric and sew them yourself. Yes, and it is not necessary that all the diapers in the house were muslin - with just a few pieces.
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Terms of care for diapers
A few simple ways to help save the muslin nappy much longer:
- wash them at a temperature not higher than 41 ° C;
- wash cycle - "delicate" or "manual";
- dry diaper in a horizontal position;
- iron should only mode "steaming".
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