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Frugal Diapering: Form-Fitted Diapers

Catherine McDiarmid-Watt | Thursday, July 12, 2012 | 0 comments

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If you find your prefold or shaped/contour diapers are leaking due to a poor fit around baby's legs - but don't want to invest in more expensive form-fitted diapers - try this to get a snug fit!

All you need is some elastic - swimwear elastic will last the longest, available at most fabric stores.

HOW TO MAKE: Cut two strips of elastic about 9" [23 cm] long per diaper (1" (2.5 cm) less for small diapers... 1"-2" [2.5 - 5 cm] more for large diapers).

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Center one piece of elastic on each side of your prefold or shaped/contour diaper along the dotted lines shown in the pictures (along each side of the center panel on your prefold or shaped/contour diaper).

Stretch out the elastic, and zigzag-stitch into place.

Now you have form-fitted diapers to help "hold back the tide"!

NOTE: When using these diapers, place the elastic side of diaper away from your baby's skin. Or you could add a layer of cotton bias tape to cover the elastic.

Thanks to Corinna for this Frugal Baby Tip!

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Stretchrite 3/8-Inch by 100-Yard Natural Braid Cotton Swimwear Elastic Roll - shrink resistant and unaffected by chlorine, salt water and most suntan oils.

All Together Diaper OsoCozy Better Fit Unbleached Prefolds - 100% Soft Unbleached Indian Cotton for softness and fast absorbency.

Shopping Suggestions:
• All Together Diaper OsoCozy Better Fit Unbleached Prefolds
• Stretchrite Cotton Swimwear Elastic (5 YARD CUT)
• Singer Stretchrite Cotton Swimwear Elastic (100 yards)
• NY Binding Bias Tape(10 Yards / Pack)

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• Born to Love: All your cloth diapering needs, and much more - naturally! We are strong advocates of the personal, social and environmental benefits of natural parenting.
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• Life Begins... - Pregnancy stories of loss, hope and help
• Pregnancy Stories by Age - Daily blog of hope and inspiration!
• You Can Get Pregnant in Your 40's - Sharing articles, discussing options and suggestions
• Stories of Pregnancy and Birth over 44 - sharing news stories I find online, for inspiration!

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About Catherine: I have been writing my Frugal Baby Tips since 1982, when I was a young divorced mom of two - for my baby product company, Born to Love. I am now mom to three grown up sons, and a grandma - and happily married to a wonderful man. We have rescued two little dogs, Denny and Dexter - and a rescue cat, Bella.

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