Miscellaneous_: Other Uses for Diapers

Thanks to Catherine for this Frugal Baby Tip!

You can use a disposable diaper as a pattern, to make cloth diapers:
http://www.geocities.com/myfreediaperpattern/
http://diapersewing.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/how-to-make-diapers-for-
baby/

__Make a heating pad__
Soothe your aching neck. Or, for that matter, your aching back or
shoulder. Use a disposable diaper's high level of absorbency to your
advantage by creating a soft, pliant heating pad. Moisten a
disposable diaper and place it in the microwave on medium-high
setting for about 2 minutes. Check that it's not too hot for comfort
and then apply to your achy part.

__Keep a plant watered longer__
Before potting a plant, place a clean disposable diaper in the bottom
of the flowerpot -- absorbent side up. It will absorb water that
would otherwise drain out the bottom and will keep the plant from
drying out too fast. You'll also cut back on how often you have to
water the plant.

__Pad a package__
You want to mail your friend that lovely piece of china you know
she'll love. But you don't have any protective wrapping on hand. If
you have disposable diapers, wrap the item in the diapers or insert
them as padding before sealing the box. Diapers cost more than
regular protective packaging wrap, but at least you will have gotten
the package out today, and you can be assured your gift will arrive
in one piece.
http://www.rd.com/tools-and-quizzes/extraordinary-uses/extraordinary-
uses-for-disposable-diapers/article.html

I once used a cloth prefold diaper to wrap up a gaping wound till we
got to the hospital.

Flat & prefold diapers can be used as sunscreens, burp cloths, thin
blankets, nursing cover-up, pot holders, Swiffer pads, dust rags,
reuseable "paper" towels, window cleaners, face washies for after
meals, traveling diaper changing pads, reusable travel washies, bibs,
to wash the car, and so much more!

And of course, there is always the diaper shower cake - there are
patterns for both cloth and disposable diapers.

Here's one more use for diapers...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KcICmV2ySM
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