Cloth Diapering

Charcoal bamboo?

New to cloth diapering and I've been lurking here to learn a bit. I've seen bamboo and hemp talked about, but don't recall charcoal bamboo? There's a girl where I live selling brand new Alva charcoal bamboo and I'd like to buy them if they are trimmer and more absorbent that microfiber, what would guys say? Thanks!
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Re: Charcoal bamboo?

  • I have some charcoal bamboo inserts to stuff pockets. They are not trimmer than microfiber at all. In fact they are usually microfiber on the inside with a layer of charcoal bamboo on the outside. I think absorbancy is pretty equal, maybe a bit better. I like them since it means I don't have to touch microfiber which I can't stand the feel of.

    There has been some discussion on here about the safety of them. Most come from overseas and there has been no testing done about having charcoal next to babies skin. I only use them in pockets and it's not so much of a concern to me, but it is something to consider if you choose to use them.
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  • I have six charcoal bamboo inserts from happy endings and I use them in both covers and pockets. I really like them!
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  • I like to add our charcoal bamboo to our overnight dipes sometimes, but they definitely aren't what I use when I'm looking for "trim" 
  • Thank you for the replies! I ended up googling it too and did read a blog on the safety. So I decided I'm going to pass on it and just find some pure bamboo or hemp :-) thanks!
    TTC#1 since Dec. 2010- 12/2011 Hyperthyroid with Grave's
    10/2012= DX unexplained IF
    IUI #2- 4/25/13- BFP 5/9/13- CP
    IUI#4- 9/3/13- BFP 9/17/13- EDD 05/27/14
    First ultrasound 10/8/13- 7weeks 130bpm
    12/23/13 18 weeks 152bpm BABY GIRL!
    Annabel Rose
    BabyFetus Ticker
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