6 Reasons why you should switch to Bamboo Diapers
When parents are considering which diapers to get, they’re often weighing the pros and cons of so many options available in the market. But did you know there’s another important diaper feature to consider? That’s right: assessing what goes into making the diaper is a big part of the diapering decision. These materials set the foundation of the diaper and impact things like softness, absorbency and environmental impact.
1. Reduce Risk of Diaper Rash
Bamboo has natural hypoallergenic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. This helps to decrease the number of bacteria from growing inside your baby’s diaper, which can lead to diaper rash and other skin issues such as eczema and psoriasis. Bamboo diapers increase the airflow inside the diaper, keeping the temperature cool and comfortable for your little one. Babies with extra-sensitive skin will benefit significantly from using a bamboo diaper.
2. Great for Your Baby’s Skin
Bamboo fibers are bio-based materials. This makes them very soft and ideal for a baby’s sensitive skin.
Your conventional cotton diapers are bleached with chlorine and other ingredients. This is what gives them that sparkling white colour. But these chemicals are not so good for your baby’s skin.
The harmful chemicals can leach onto your baby’s super absorbent skin and cause irritation or trigger allergies.
Bamboo diapers are made out of 100% chlorine free wood pulp and also commonly contain vitamins A and B. Both of these vitamins can assist with the firming and hydrating of your baby’s skin. Each of these vitamins also holds natural anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
3. Super Absorbent
The main purpose of using a diaper is to keep the baby’s bottom dry and comfortable. Bamboo wicks moisture away from the skin, keeping baby drier and minimizing the chance of them developing a diaper rash. This feature is enhanced by the breathability of bamboo.
Bamboo fabric can absorb as much as 70% more moisture than regular cotton fabric. This helps to keep your baby dry and comfortable throughout the day. Bamboo can take up to three times its weight in water. This feature makes bamboo diapers great for overnight use because they can hold so much liquid. This is the natural property retained from the plant. When made into fabric, bamboo has super moisture-wicking properties. It can effectively pull moisture away from the skin and help it to evaporate.
This keeps your baby’s diaper dryer and also reduces the risk of rashes.
4. Eco-Friendly
Bamboo doesn’t require a ton of nasty fertilizers or pesticides to grow. It is a super fast-growing plant that, if cultivated responsibly, is very sustainable. Bamboo is also a super absorber of C02. In fact, the bamboo plant can absorb 30% more C02 during its lifetime than other plants and trees, including cotton. One of the leading environmental issues of using cotton is the excessive amounts of water it needs to be cultivated. Bamboo grows exceptionally well with natural rainwater. This makes bamboo even more sustainable than cotton. Bamboo is also organic, making it 100% biodegradable and recyclable. Which means your diapers won’t sit in a landfill for 500 years. They will naturally decompose around 75 days. When they decompose, they won’t leach nasty chemicals into the ground either. Bamboo is a far more sustainable option for diapers. Utilizing a diaper that's eco conscious can make a huge difference to the planet.
Bamboo is truly amazing in that it can grow up to four-feet in one day, and is always being replenished. In addition, most bamboo species can mature in as little as three to six years. Because of all this, bamboo is one of the most renewable, eco-conscious resources.
5. Breathability
While most people know that cotton is a breathable fabric, many don’t realise that bamboo is often even more breathable. This breathability enhances baby’s comfort, and even reduces the build-up of odours, as the air circulation limits the amount of odour-causing bacteria that grows in the diaper.
If you live in an area with hot, humid weather, diapers can stick to the baby's skin, which can lead to a lot of discomfort. But because bamboo diapers are so breathable, fast drying, and thermal regulating, they significantly minimise the chance of a baby getting fussy from a sticky diaper.
6. Ultra-Soft
In addition to being an eco-conscious choice, bamboo is also incredibly soft. And because diapers will be on your child pretty much all the time, this softness can make a big difference. Bamboo fabric is actually so soft it’s sometimes referred to as “artificial silk,” and easily beats out fabrics like cotton in softness.
Bamboo is noticeably softer than both cotton and even hemp. It is naturally porous, which again helps with moisture-wicking and more suitable for a baby’s sensitive skin.
A baby’s skin is far more sensitive than adults. It is also four times more absorbable than adults’ skin. For this reason, giving your baby a soft diaper is imperative to keep them feeling comfortable.