Frequently Asked Questions
When can I expect to receive my order?
Because all of our diapers are handmade, it may take longer to receive your shipment. We do our best, however, to ship everything within 10 days of receiving the order.
Why wool?
Wool is a fantastic alternative to our parent's generation's plastic pants. It is softer on babies' bottoms, and much more breathable, greatly reducing the occurrence of diaper rash. Wool also has the added benefit of being a renewable resource, making it an environmentally friendly favorite of many parents. Wool is often regarded as one of, if not the, least expensive and most efficient diaper covering materials.
Why lanolin?
Lanolin is the natural skin ointment found in the coats of wool-bearing animals. It's moisturizing and waterproofing properties make it the perfect compliment to wool diaper covers as it repels water, moisturizes any touching skin, and helps neutralize smells. Due to the fact that urine is sterile, diaper covers do not need to be washed as frequently when treated with lanolin.
How do I care for my wool diaper covers?
Poopy diaper covers should be hand washed with baby soap and let air dry. Wet diaper covers that are treated with lanolin can be let air dry in between uses. Every two weeks, wet diaper covers should be hand washed with baby soap. Every three washes or if covers begin to be smelly, covers should be retreated with lanolin. Bedwetting toddlers may need to have their covers lanolized every 10 days.
How do I treat my covers with lanolin?
Your diaper will come treated with lanolin, however, every few weeks covers must be retreated. To do so, simply make a soapy solution in about 1-2 liters of water with 2 teaspoons of soap. Then put 1 teaspoon of lanolin in the microwave to soften it, then dissolve it in the soapy water. The water should appear milky. Allow covers to soak in the solution for 10 minutes to 8 hours. Lanolin can be found in the breastfeeding section at most department or grocery stores. This may seem like a lot of work, but it is not considering that covers only need to be lanolized every few weeks. Wool is really one of the lowest maintenance cloth diaper options.