Are you new to reusable cloth diapers? You’ve come to the right place!

How many do I need?

You will want to have between 24 and 36 diapers for your baby. It is highly recommended to wash your diapers every 2-3 days (washing instructions below).

Pocket diapers and All-In-Ones are meant to be used once, then wash both the cover and the insert(s).

Wrap covers are meant to be reused 2-3 times unless soiled, so you will need fewer covers, usually 4-6 is a good amount. You will need 2-3 dozen prefolds that are washed after each use.

For heavy-wetters and overnight use, we recommend adding an extra layer of absorbency, or doubler to avoid leaks.

What are the different types of cloth diapers?

Most parents use a combination of several types of diapers, you don’t have to choose just one. Each option works well for diapering, you just need to decide which you prefer to use.

Pockets: Super easy to use, pocket covers have an opening to insert an absorbent layer (insert or doubler) and then when baby wets the moisture is wicked through the fleece layer to the liners, keeping your baby more dry. We prefer pockets over All-In-One style because they can get a little cleaner in the wash as all the parts separate nicely. They travel well, and are really friendly for dads and daycares!

Wraps/Prefolds: Use a prefold diaper either folded without a closure, or use a Snappi (instead of pins). Requires a wrap or cover to go over diaper. 2-parts, diaper and cover, wrap covers can be reused several times before washing, saving you money. LEAST expensive option!

All-In-One: Most convenient, fastest. Works really well for daycares and babysitters. Closest option to disposable diapers, but also more expensive than other options.

CLOSURES: Each diaper style has different option for fastening, you can choose from snaps or velcro-type, both work really well, velcro-type can be done easily, but older babies can unfasten them. Snaps are simple to use, and don’t wear out. They are easy to fasten, and little ones can’t (usually) undo them.

What’s the difference between a One-Size diaper and a sized diaper?

One-size diapers are designed with sizing snaps down the front of the diaper to fit babies from birth to potty training. By using a One-size diaper, you only need to buy 24-36 diapers total for the length of time your baby is in diapers, cutting the cost of diapers by 60%. Some say that One-size diapers can be bulky in the very beginning for tiny newborns, but we have found that they work really well. If you are worried about extra bulk, try a few prefolds with wraps (very inexpensive option) in the beginning and switch to One-size after baby has reached roughly 9-11 pounds.

Sized diapers come in primarily Small, Medium and Large, with additional sizes for preemies and older toddlers, depending on the brand. Diapers with different sizes give baby the best fit with the least amount of bulk. They are user-friendly, but you will have to buy diapers more than once. Using sized diapers is a significantly cheaper option over disposables.

How much money can I save by switching to cloth?

You can save hundreds, even thousands of dollars by making the switch to cloth!

Here’s on average what the numbers look like, depending on which types of diapers you choose:

Baby’s Age________Cloth____Disposable___Diaper Service

0-1 year _________$300_______$800______$650

1-2 years_________$300_______$600______$650

2-3+ years_______$150________$500_____$600

Can cloth be even better?? YES! Use a one-sized diaper, and you can cut your cloth diapering costs by more than 50%! Better for you and the environment! Cloth babies usually potty train earlier, so you have fewer diapers to change, saving you even more time and money!

Cloth diapers can be used ~FREE~ for a 2nd and 3rd baby, further reducing your costs!

Are cloth diapers really better for the environment?Of course! Here’s a few fun facts:

-Each child uses about 5000-6500 diapers, that’s 2-3 tons of diapers in the landfill!

-Disposables can’t be recycled, and can take up to 500 years to decompose, but also had hazardous waste to the landfills, including adding countless bacteria and viruses that may contaminate our wildlife and water supplies.

-Harsh bleaches and chemicals used in making disposables can cause damage to the environment, and studies show that disposables may cause health and infertility problems later in life for the baby wearing the diaper.

Do cloth diapers leak?

Diapers will leak if you don’t have enough absorbency, or have a heavy wetter. You can add an extra insert or doubler for nap/night time to reduce the chances of this happening. Alternatively, you can use a hemp insert instead of microfiber, hemp holds many more ounces of liquids and is actually thinner than the microfiber inserts. If your diapers are still leaking, check the laundry soap you are using, make sure there is NO FABRIC SOFTENER-it will greatly reduce the absorbency of your diapers. For a good list of laundry soaps to use, see our washing instructions.

Still have questions?

Let us know if you have any questions, we are here to help! You can email at sales@HomeGrownBabyStore.com or call toll-free 877-217-7738 and talk to us directly!

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