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Organic cloth diapers are made out of natural fabrics and don't contain any chemicals. You won't find any chlorine, plastic or other chemicals in these fabrics and products.
Fabrics like organic cotton and hemp were grown without using chemical pesticides and other products harmful to the environment. Wool, bamboo and flannel are some other organic fabrics that are used.
The big difference you'll find between organic and non-organic is between covers. PUL, a popular diaper cover made from chemicals, is not considered organic. Companies like gDiaper and Gro-Via are known for their organic line of cloth diapers.
These diapers can be washed in the same ways that regular cloth diapers are. You can use an organic laundry soap if you'd like, but it's not necessary.
You can pair your organic diapers with nature friendly ways of cleaning them like:
washing with cold water
using natural products to break down waste
drying in the sun
While there may not be much of a difference in how these diapers work as opposed to regular cloth diapers, many parents feel that organic is the only way to go. Chemicals in cloth diapers can leech out onto sensitive baby skin and cause irritations. Some parents feel that making sure only natural diapers touch their baby's skin is the only way parents can be sure they are providing the utmost caution and care for their babies.