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why choose wool?
Wool sometimes gets a bad rap as scratchy and irritating because of the processing that some wool products go through (in the process the lanolin is usually stripped out which is what can make it scratchy). Sensitivities to wool can also be due to the particular kind of wool you have been exposed to, a thicker fiber is usually rougher.
Fortunately the wool used in mom and baby products is generally made from the smallest diameter Merino Fibers, which are one-third to one-tenth the thickness of a human hair! This means it can be worn against the skin without any discomfort.
The benefits of wool are amazing! It is super absorbent, yet remains dry to the touch. This makes it a perfect candidate for both diaper covers and nursing pads. Even in the dank crevices of baby's diaper or inside your nursing bra, wool encourages an environment that is dry and comfortable as well as free from bacteria and fungus.
Since it is naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial it doesn't have to be washed as often as other reusable pads and diaper covers. It is naturally repellant against dirt, dust and lint and dries in a flash. So this means you don't need to have as many on hand. The investment may seem large when looking at the price tag on a wool product, but the overall costs are actually quite low when you factor in a decrease in laundering time and energy.
Wool is a preferred fabric, particularly for nursing pads, by many moms because of its ability to warm the body. In doing this, it increases circulation of both blood and milk flow. This is especially important for women who are prone to mastitis or plugged ducts. Plus wool has lanolin in it, so it also soothes sore nipples much like topical lanolin in the tube.
Wool does not create a wet or clammy environment like other pads do. Which means your nipples and breasts stay dry and free of yeast infections (otherwise known as thrush). In fact it is so absorbent and breathable that you can wear them for extended periods of time without worrying about odor and they don't stick to your breasts like disposable pads do!
Wool is preferred as a diaper cover for many moms because of its antimicrobial nature and breathability which prevents diaper rash from occurring. Plus leaks are practically non-existent with wool.
Fortunately the wool used in mom and baby products is generally made from the smallest diameter Merino Fibers, which are one-third to one-tenth the thickness of a human hair! This means it can be worn against the skin without any discomfort.
The benefits of wool are amazing! It is super absorbent, yet remains dry to the touch. This makes it a perfect candidate for both diaper covers and nursing pads. Even in the dank crevices of baby's diaper or inside your nursing bra, wool encourages an environment that is dry and comfortable as well as free from bacteria and fungus.
Since it is naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial it doesn't have to be washed as often as other reusable pads and diaper covers. It is naturally repellant against dirt, dust and lint and dries in a flash. So this means you don't need to have as many on hand. The investment may seem large when looking at the price tag on a wool product, but the overall costs are actually quite low when you factor in a decrease in laundering time and energy.
Wool is a preferred fabric, particularly for nursing pads, by many moms because of its ability to warm the body. In doing this, it increases circulation of both blood and milk flow. This is especially important for women who are prone to mastitis or plugged ducts. Plus wool has lanolin in it, so it also soothes sore nipples much like topical lanolin in the tube.
Wool does not create a wet or clammy environment like other pads do. Which means your nipples and breasts stay dry and free of yeast infections (otherwise known as thrush). In fact it is so absorbent and breathable that you can wear them for extended periods of time without worrying about odor and they don't stick to your breasts like disposable pads do!
Wool is preferred as a diaper cover for many moms because of its antimicrobial nature and breathability which prevents diaper rash from occurring. Plus leaks are practically non-existent with wool.
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