baby burp cloths
 

I'm going to make baby burp cloths as 2 of my nieces are expecting this year. Now the question is....are they best made out of terry toweling or flannel? And is there a difference between regular flannel and diaper flannel? Would diaper flannel be more absorbent and better for these?

What works best? I've read that flannel diapers work great, but I can't find them in the stores here.

So note, I can buy diaper flannel, but not pre-folded flannel diapers.

I made mine with a pretty baby theme quilting cotton on one side and white terry on the other side and they came out great. But I think two layers of flannel would work great too.

I was curious about the difference in flannels, so I found this http://www.mothering.com/forum/66-ar...ml#post4081164

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I just used pre-folded diapers from Walmart... did the design and then put the fabric on the back, flipped it over and formed a hem with the leftover.

i just made dribble bibs (for older babies teething) out of towels and good cotton, the fancy stuff. I use more mature designs, or modern for the dribble bibs

I have made a lot of burp cloths that mothers love. I use flannel. I watch for the Snuggle flannel at JoAnn's to go on sale. 1/2 yard makes 2 burp cloths. I use batting in the middle. It is shaped somewhat like a dog bone with curved ends and slight indentation in the middle. I make them like rag quilts with frayed edges. Before I cut I unfold the flannel and put batting in and refold. I then lay my pattern made out of muslin on top and cut through all three layers at once. I can get 2 side by side so they are about 18" long x 9" wide. I pin and sew 1/2" seam all around. I sew once through the mid section to hold batting in place. I trim the batting close to the seam line and clip the flannel edges. Wash to fray the edges.
The response that I get back from those who get these is that they are the best ones they have. The flannel makes it so they stick to your shoulder. The flannel and the batting make them absorbent and the shape conforms to neck and shoulder. My daughter is still using them after 3 kids and hundreds of washings for nose wipes when the kids have runny noses. They are soft and don't irritate.

I used to use diapers. I found that many cotton materials and flannels just did not absorb well enough and the diapers did not need to be hemmed. I would embroider or appliqué a design or name and maybe add a border.

I use 2 layers of flannel--a design on one side and plain/coordinating on the other usually. I make mine as rectangles so they do lop over the top of the arm as spit-up usually ends up there! When I made bibs, I used the waterproof stuff--is it called pul?--on the back so moisture from food or drool doesn't leak through. It launders nicely and stays soft. I bought it at JoAnne's. I think it is commonly used for diaper covers by those who use cloth diapers.

My guild makes them from flannel for a local hospital. two pieces of flannel serged or stitched together using the birthing method.

Thanks for the site. I teach new quilters and this is great resource.

I use two layers of flannel - coordinating colors/patterns. I make them rectangle. I think this shape gives better coverage on shoulder and upper arm. They are also a good shape to put on your lap when holding baby on his/hers stomach. My daughters and nieces used them under baby's head in case spit up dribbled down while baby was on his/her back. Saved many a sheet! No more babies in the family but I make them for charity.

thanks so much for the help everyone!

I use pre-folded diapers from Walmart & flannel. I use this tutorial for mine & everyone seems to love them.

https://sewshesews.wordpress.com/200...loth-tutorial/

They are easy to make. I've asked several moms that I've given them to if they work good & they all say YES & that they could use more. :) So, that tells me something about these. I just use regular flannel. I pre-wash the flannel & the diapers. I've tried them both ways....pre wash & no wash & like how the pre washed ones look best.

I use the bar towels you buy at Kohl's. You get them in the kitchen cloths department. They are thinner than diapers but much cheaper. I just sew a wide strip of cute nursery fabric on one side.

osewme, thanks for the tute. i just got word my 2nd cousn is expecting. I'm so happy for her, and will make her 1/2 dozen of these.

I always used old-fashioned flannelette diapers, the plain sheet-style ones you fold. Folded them in half or quarters for absorbency. Never had a problem. Used the same when burping baby siblings when helping my mom.

i made a few of these with flannel. I love the way they feel, and know they will get the job done.
I'm looking for fabric for the dh, so he'll look manly while burping the baby.

I wound up making these as I like the shoulder protection. I couldn't, for the life of me, find any cloth diapers in the stores around here. I was in a time crunch and couldn't wait for an online order of them. They turned out very well. I found her pattern made them a bit smaller than I liked, so I made them with the full width of a piece of paper (8½"), minus the curve for the neck. I used two layers of flannel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbAal1QrrFo