Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Kissaluvs Cloth Diapers

Kissaluvs don't leave red marks on my baby's thighs like some diapers. How do you do it?

Trade secret! Just kidding ... we use a generous amount of premium elastic (not too thick or stiff), sewn in a way to increase its life and prevent the dreaded "elastic rollover."

I put a brand-new Kissaluvs diaper on my baby and it didn't seem very absorbent, although I keep reading how nicely absorbent these are. Why am I having trouble?

Cotton fleece and all unbleached fabrics need several good hot washes/drys before reaching initial absorbency. The fabric finishing used to create that fleecy softness needs a little roughing up in the washing machine to gain its feet, as it were. After the first 4-ish washes, you should have a good starting absorbency.

After continued use and washing, you'll find absorbency picks up considerably and fairly quickly.

See the care instructions for complete laundering details.

How should I launder Kissaluvs diapers?

More easily than you can imagine, and don't let anyone tell you differently. See our care instructions for complete laundering details.

How much will the diapers shrink after I wash them?

Very little, if any. Our cotton fleece and stretch terry are heat-set and pre-shrunk at the knitter. Here's one instance when that tiny bit of poly in the base of the fabric comes in handy; with heat-setting, it really helps stabilize the fabric size. The terry loops may have a smidge of shrinkage and contribute to terry diapers running a little smaller (see fabric for more details).

Do Kissaluvs diapers require a diaper cover?

Yes. Our diapers are made of absorbent fabrics. Some folks use them around the house without covers, but for waterproof bottoms, a cover is required.

Which diaper covers fit over Kissaluvs fitted diapers?

We neither endorse nor sell particular covers, so ask around. We hear about a wide variety of covers from our customers, the most popular of which seem to be from Stacinator, Mother-Ease, and Bummis. Almost any pull-on should work, as well.

A few others we have seen, tried, or heard people recommend: Polar Babies Happy Pants (all styles) and original (contours), Fuzbaby Easy-Wool, Bumkins (contours), Bumpy and ProRap Original (size 0 fitted, contours).

I have an old Kissaluvs diaper that looks a little different (e.g., shorter rise, all-terry, different snaps or colors). What gives?

Kissaluvs was started in 1998 by a mom sewing diapers in her dining room. The diapers have evolved to the tried and true versions you see on our site today. A quick history:

1998 -- diapers of woven flannel with plastic snap tape, made by a sew-at-home mom
1999 -- diapers of cotton fleece or stretch terry in a variety of colors and contents; rugged plastic snaps introduced
late 1999 -- most production moved to professional seamstresses
2000 -- founder sold company to current owner, a fellow mom and customer; all production handled by professional seamstresses; all fabric upgraded and now made-to-order
2001 -- new retail outlets added; Kissaluvs Outlet Store opens
2002 -- production moved completely in-house to our own Kissaluvs production facility--woo-hoo!
2003 -- what a year! Growing, growing, growing ... and still headquartered home with two "office helpers" and "shipping assistants."

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home > faq > kissaluvs cloth diapers answers Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Kissaluvs Cloth Diapers Kissaluvs don't leave red marks on my baby's thighs like some diapers. How do you do it? Trade secret! Just kidding ... we use a generous amount of premium elastic (not too thick or stiff), sewn in a way to increase its life and prevent the dreaded "elastic rollover." I put a brand-new Kissaluvs diaper on my baby and it didn't seem very absorbent, although I keep reading how nicely absorbent these are. Why am I having trouble? Cotton fleece and all unbleached fabrics need several good hot washes/drys before reaching initial absorbency. The fabric finishing used to create that fleecy softness needs a little roughing up in the washing machine to gain its feet, as it were. After the first 4-ish washes, you should have a good starting absorbency. After continued use and washing, you'll find absorbency picks up considerably and fairly quickly. See the care instructions for complete laundering details. How should I launder Kissaluvs diapers? More easily than you can imagine, and don't let anyone tell you differently. See our care instructions for complete laundering details. How much will the diapers shrink after I wash them? Very little, if any. Our cotton fleece and stretch terry are heat-set and pre-shrunk at the knitter. Here's one instance when that tiny bit of poly in the base of the fabric comes in handy; with heat-setting, it really helps stabilize the fabric size. The terry loops may have a smidge of shrinkage and contribute to terry diapers running a little smaller (see fabric for more details). Do Kissaluvs diapers require a diaper cover? Yes. Our diapers are made of absorbent fabrics. Some folks use them around the house without covers, but for waterproof bottoms, a cover is required. Which diaper covers fit over Kissaluvs fitted diapers? We neither endorse nor sell particular covers, so ask around. We hear about a wide variety of covers from our customers, the most popular of which seem to be from Stacinator, Mother-Ease, and Bummis. Almost any pull-on should work, as well. A few others we have seen, tried, or heard people recommend: Polar Babies Happy Pants (all styles) and original (contours), Fuzbaby Easy-Wool, Bumkins (contours), Bumpy and ProRap Original (size 0 fitted, contours). I have an old Kissaluvs diaper that looks a little different (e.g., shorter rise, all-terry, different snaps or colors). What gives? Kissaluvs was started in 1998 by a mom sewing diapers in her dining room. The diapers have evolved to the tried and true versions you see on our site today. A quick history: 1998 -- diapers of woven flannel with plastic snap tape, made by a sew-at-home mom 1999 -- diapers of cotton fleece or stretch terry in a variety of colors and contents; rugged plastic snaps introduced late 1999 -- most production moved to professional seamstresses 2000 -- founder sold company to current owner, a fellow mom and customer; all production handled by professional seamstresses; all fabric upgraded and now made-to-order 2001 -- new retail outlets added; Kissaluvs Outlet Store opens 2002 -- production moved completely in-house to our own Kissaluvs production facility--woo-hoo! 2003 -- what a year! Growing, growing, growing ... and still headquartered home with two "office helpers" and "shipping assistants."

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