Hemp Diaper Inserts vs. Cotton Diaper Inserts

What is Hemp?

Hemp is an annual herbaceous plant of the species cannabis sativa, meaning ‘useful hemp’.  Hemp is a distinct variety of the cannabis plant. Hemp fabrics contains virtually no THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol).  Not to be confused with the commonly known illegal hemp.

5 Reasons Hemp diaper inserts are better than cotton

1.  Less Harmful To Environment -

• Pesticides are not required to grow hemp leaves
• hemp isnt bleached like other fabrics such as cotton
• hemp leaves add nitrogen to soil
• less fertilizer is used when growing hemp
• Fifty percent of the world's pesticides are sprayed on cotton
• uses less water, soil, and nutrients to grow than other fabrics
• biodegradable
• psychoactive free

2.  Better for baby -

• Hemp materials are naturally anti-microbial
• Less diaper rash as hemp can protect from bacteria, fungus, mold, & mildew 
• Hemp is more breathable than cotton
• Comfortable for baby, it will soften more with each wash

3.  Saves money -

• stronger and more durable than cotton
• will last longer than cotton
• will easily last through several children of diapering

4.  Durability & strenth -

• 3 times stronger than cotton
• more durable than cotton
• the more you wash hemp the softer it gets

5.  Absorbancy -

• Hemp is more absorbant than cotton
• Popular for nighttime diapers
• great for heavy wetters

Reasons Cotton Is Better Than Hemp

• better color selection, hemp is only available in natural colored fibers

How to Wash Hemp Cloth Diapers

• The more you wash, the more they will absorb
• use a mild detergent
• use half of manufacturers amount of detergent
• do not use fabric softener as it will repell liquids
• do not use bleach as it will break down the fabrics
• you may add vinegar to rinse cycle
• dry in sunshine to remove stains
• if using dryer, set on low heat

MyBabyFirst is dedicated to the health of your babies.  We are pleased to offer many options of different cloth diapers.   What type of diaper do you need?

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