Frequently Asked Questions
Chic Cheeks Diapers kits render the finest pocket or AIO (all in one) cloth diapers on the market. (They're half the price and easy to make. You also get an added bonus of the option to customize your insert, liner and snap colors
Chic Cheeks Diapers are easy to sew and even easier to use. Your husband and babysitter will have no trouble using them. Our cloth diapers are no more difficult to put on or remove than disposables. If you choose to use Chic Cheeks Diapers Reusable cloth diaper liners or disposable biodegradable cloth diaper liners, even soiled diapers are effortless to deal with.
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Open cloth diaper and closure tabs and stuff with soaker pad.
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Lay cloth diaper under baby.
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Secure closure tabs to front loop strip.
- How hard are Chic Cheeks Diapers’ kits to sew?
- What is a pocket diaper?
- What is an AIO (All-in-One) Diaper?
- Will Chic Cheeks Diapers sew my cloth diapers for me?
- How much more often do I have to change cloth diapers than disposable diapers?
- How do I fold or finish my soaker pad to fit in pocket diaper?
- How do I launder cloth diapers?
- How does diaper fit a baby from approximately 10lbs. to 40lbs.?
- Why should I switch to Cloth Diapers?
- Can I sell finished Chic Cheeks Diapers that I sewed?
- Are your Chic Cheeks Diapers just like bumGenius? (Possibly add other product names.)
- What is PUL?
- What is suedecloth?
- What is microterry?
- What do I do if my snaps are stuck together?
- Can I use diaper cream with cloth diapers.
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Q: How hard are Chic Cheeks Diapers’ kits to sew?
A: Out kits were created by a novice seamstress. They can be sewn with ease, even if you have never worked with elastic. Our video tutorial and step-by-step directions will walk you through every part of assembling one of our kits. Should you have any difficulty, we will gladly assist you. E-mail support@chiccheeksdiapers.com with your questions.
A: A pocket diaper is a cloth diaper that is composed of two layers of fabric. There is a waterproof outer layer and a soft inner layer, generally made of polyester fabric which keeps baby feeing dry. Chic Cheeks Diapers uses PUL (polyurethane laminate) as the outer layer. The inner layer is usually a nonabsorbent fabric that simply allows moisture to pass through; Chic Cheeks Diapers uses suedecloth (suede cloth). There is an opening between the outer and inner fabric creating a “pocket.” A soaker pad or cloth is inserted (“stuffed”) into this pocket. The soaker is what absorbs the moisture; Chic Cheeks Diapers uses microterry (microfiber terry). For laundering, the soaker pad cloth is removed from the pocket allowing everything to be well sanitized. Because the soaker is removed from the pocket, pocket cloth diapers also dry very quickly, saving time and energy.
Q: What is an AIO (All-in-One) Diaper?
An AIO (All-in-One) diaper is a cloth diaper that is composed of three layers of fabric. There is a waterproof outer layer, an absorbent middle layer, and a soft inner layer, generally made of polyester fabric which keeps baby feeing dry. Chic Cheeks Diapers uses PUL (polyurethane laminate) as the outer layer. The middle layer is a soaker which absorbs the moisture; Chic Cheeks Diapers uses microterry (microfiber terry). The inner layer is usually a nonabsorbent fabric that simply allows moisture to pass through; Chic Cheeks Diapers uses suedecloth (suede cloth). For laundering, the entire diaper is washed together. Chic Cheeks Diapers AIO (All-in-One) Diapers have an opening so the cloth diaper can be turned inside-out to dry after laundering. This allows for faster drying than other AIO (All-in-One) cloth diapers.
Q: Will Chic Cheeks Diapers sew my cloth diapers for me?
A: Sorry, not at this time. Callie is busy raising the tree young boys. Additionally, she is not a professional seamstress. It is her hope to assemble and sew kits at a later date. Until then, we will refer you to seamstresses that we know of. We can ship the kits directly to your seamstress to save on shipping costs if you so request.
Q: How much more often do I have to change cloth diapers than disposable diapers?
A: Cloth diapers cannot hold quite as much liquid as disposable diapers. However, modern cloth diapers do a pretty respectable job. It’s really no big deal anyway because you’re not flushing money down the drain or filling a landfill each time you change. You should change your baby’s diaper every 2 to 4 hours depending on how much liquid your baby intakes. You may notice that your baby is a heavier wetter during certain times of the day. You may add an extra soaker pad if you know you’re going to be unable to change the diaper as often (for example: on a long car trip or overnight). During some stages, it is very difficult for a cloth diaper or even some disposables to keep your baby dry through the entire night. If repeated attempts have been made to add extra soaker pads, adjust sizing on the diaper, and/or reduce excess fluid intake in the evening and your baby’s diaper has still leaked in the morning, you may have to use overnight disposables or disposables with a liner until you baby passes that stage. We think you will be amazed at how well our cloth diapers work.
Q: How do I fold or finish my soaker pad to fit in pocket diaper?
A: Click HERE. [Direct to “How to Sew Cloth Diapers” Page.]
Q: How do I launder cloth diapers?
A: Click here.
Q: How does one diaper fit a baby from approximately 10lbs. to 40lbs.?
A: Chic Cheeks diapers have large variance in waist size because of the long loop strip along the front panel of the cloth diaper and the elastic along the back. If you choose to sew your cloth diapers with the PUL (Polyurethane Laminate) closure panels you will have enhanced elasticity in the waist (It should be noted that this latter step is more difficult to sew and optional). Chic Cheeks Diapers also contain three Just My Size rows of snaps. This allows you to tailor the height and size of the diaper as your baby grows. You may find that when your baby gets taller and thinner you have to snap back down to a smaller Just My Size snap adjustment. This is easily accommodated by the highly elastic section around the legs. Depending on how chubby or thin your children are, you may find a smaller of larger variance in size. For example, my 5-year-old son, who is a skinny 47lbs., comfortably wore a Chic Cheeks Diaper when I forgot to bring his bathing suit to the beach.
Q: Why should I switch to Cloth Diapers?
A: There are countless reasons why cloth diapers are superior to disposable diapers. The three most prominent reasons are the:
- enormous financial savings,
- drastically reduced contributions to your landfills;
- reduced incidence of diaper rash, yeast infection, UTI (urinary tract infection), etc.
Furthermore, Chic Cheeks Diapers’ Kits provide enhanced savings over other pocket diapers and AIO diapers (All-in-One) because you assemble the cloth diaper yourself. For a small investment of your time, you can pay half of what you would for similar cloth diapers on the market. This drastically decreases the amount of time it takes for your investment in cloth diapers to pay for itself.
Q: Can I sell finished Chic Cheeks Diapers that I sewed?
A: Absolutely! In fact, I will refer people to you if you send me an example of your finished product (which I will send back). All I ask in return is that you give credit to Chic Cheeks Diapers’ Kits for the patent pending design of the kit and diaper.
Q: Are your Chic Cheeks Diapers just like bumGenius? [Possibly add other product names.]
A: No. They are a similar style cloth diaper, in that they are made of similar fabrics and can be purchased as AIO (All-in-One) or pocket cloth diapers. However, Chic Cheeks Diapers have many superior design features. The primary differences are the location of the laundry tabs, the width of the crotch, the rise, and the design of the opening to the pocket area. Chic Cheeks Diapers laundry tabs are uniquely designed (patent pending) so that the closure tabs protect the outside of the diaper when you wrap up a wet or soiled diaper (waiting to be laundered) and are flipped behind the back of the diaper for laundering. This is all done in one step as seen in this video. [Add hyperlink here to laundering video.] This design is better than other cloth diaper laundry tabs because it eliminates the possibility of having soiled bits stuck in the hook and loop even after laundering. It also opens out the pocket and elastic areas, providing for a cleaner diaper after laundering. There is no extra flap of fabric covering the opening to the pocket. This flap of fabric only proved to trap bits of soil that were difficult, if not impossible, to remove during normal laundering when we tested other designs. Our diapers have been tested on exclusively breastfed babies and their unique ability to soil diapers like no other babies can.
A: PUL (pronounced “pull”) is usually 100% polyester fabric that has been laminated on one side with polyurethane (hence the acronym P.U.L. or PolyUrethane Laminate). This amazing fabric is waterproof yet breathable, making it ideal for use with cloth diapering. It was created for the medical field, so it can withstand repeated, high-heat laundering. It is machine washable on hot or cold and machine dryable on high heat. Bleach does not affect the color of PUL. (I have read some places that people have even mended small leaks in PUL by subjecting it to a high heat environment to reseal the polyurethane coating.) [picture of PUL]
A: Suedecloth (or suede cloth) is 100% polyester fabric. Oddly enough, suedecloth is often used for costumes. What makes it perfect for use in cloth diapers is that it is extremely soft to the touch, keeps baby feeling dry because it doesn’t absorb moisture, and is highly stain-resistant (even with breastfed babies). It can also withstand the washing conditions necessitated by cloth diapering, including bleaching. [picture of Suedecloth]
A: Microterry (or microfiber terrycloth) is 80% polyester and 20% polyamide fabric. Polyester can’t absorb moisture but there are thousands of tiny fibers in this fabric that actually trap the moisture between them. That is why it is able to hold many times its weight (up to eight) in moisture, unlike cotton and other soaker fabrics. It is great for diapering because it’s light, absorbs quickly, and dries quickly. It is best to dry microterry on low or line dry. Most of our liners are colored because it’s fun and conceals any staining that may occur; bleach will not affect the color. [pictures of green, blue, and white soaker pads]
Q. What do I do if my snaps are stuck together?
A: You can use two spoons to pry them apart. It is recommended that you adjust the snap position only when necessary. It is unnecessary to undo the snaps to launder your cloth diapers.
Q: Can I use diaper cream with cloth diapers?
A: It is not recommended that you use diaper creams, balms, and ointments with cloth diapers unless they are specifically manufactured for use with cloth diapers. Diaper creams, balms, and ointments create a moisture barrier on your baby’s skin, which is exactly what they do on cloth diapers. As a result moisture is blocked from passing through the inner fabric and being absorbed by the soaker pad cloth. It is extremely hard to remove the residue left by diaper creams, balms, and ointments. Should you need to use something, we recommend you temporarily use an extra piece of cloth between your baby’s skin and the cloth diaper. We offer Chic Cheeks Diapers Reusable Diaper Liners. They are intended to be used to make soiled diaper cleanup easier. However, they work great as an extra barrier to protect your cloth diapers when you have to use diaper cream. When you’re through the period of diaper cream use, strip the liners.
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