What's so great about wool?

There are all kinds of diaper covers out there to keep baby's clothes dry and the diaper mess contained. Some are very inexpensive and some are not. For those just getting started, you might wonder why someone would choose to pay over $40 for one diaper cover that needs some special care. There actually is a very good reason.

Because it is wool.

There are many reasons for choosing wool. It is a natural fiber, renewable, breathable, and while the care of wool diaper covers is a little pickier than most other covers, the times it needs care and attention are few and far between.

My favorite reason for the wool, is that no other fabric breathes like it and still contains the mess.

The best cure for a diaper rash is air. Letting baby go diaperless will allow irritated skin to heal faster than anything, but with a busy life and an even busier baby, that is a sure recipe for mess around my house. Putting baby in a diaper with no cover is an option, but again that can be hard if you are on the go or if it is cold out. Putting a wool cover over a cotton diaper is very nearly as good as leaving baby diaperless or at least coverless. Diaper creams have their place in curing rashes, but much of the time air works very well. Allowing baby's bottom some time each day with this breathable cover keeps the skin healthier.

Me and My Lamby

Lambies are the best. For my last four kids I have used one and it has been so handy. That fuzzy little rug can do just about anything.

We have had our lamby for over ten years now and it still looks pristine. It has been through 4 kids - well it is on its fourth kid and there is not a stain to be found on it. It is still lofty and cuddly and perfect as ever.

Some uses for your Lamby Lambskin:

• Before baby is born, sleep on it yourself. It is wonderfully cushy on those sore hips and it will absorb some of your scent, which makes it comforting for baby after birth.
• Lay baby on top of it. It keeps baby warm when it is cold and cool when it is warm.
  
• Use it as extra cushioning in the stroller.
• Place baby on the Lamby when she needs a little bare bottom time. It will help to keep her warm and will protect surfaces under it.
• Watch baby discover the texture of the wool, they love to run their fingers over the slightly bumpy surface and try to grab the tufts.
• Use it as a home away from home while traveling. The familiar scent and feel will help baby to sleep better in an unfamiliar situation.

Just this afternoon, Lily was rolling around on hers and pulling up the edges and rubbing her own cheeks with them. She would giggle and snuggle it each time and then do it all again. It was truly a precious baby moment.

Care of the lambskin is much easier than I anticipated and is much the same as caring for wool diaper covers. Because wool is naturally dirt resistant, I only wash it right before a new baby and if it gets actually soiled with spit up or other body fluids. And with spit up, it can be wiped off pretty easily, so it doesn't get washed until it has been doused more than a few times. Follow the directions on the wool wash you choose (Not Woolite!) to soak it then hang to dry. Eucalan or LANA 20% lanolin soap both work well.