When I was pregnant with my son, my husband and I became committed to cloth diapering.
So committed that we told everyone how committed we were.
Not committed enough, however, to do the actual research required to be successful with it.
(These have good reviews and seem easy!
Lets get 20 of these!)
Not committed enough to last longer thanfour days.
Nearly 10 years later, I am here to do for you what I couldnt do for myself.
I am here to help you successfully cloth-diaper, should you choose to do so.
(And if you choose to say, Nah, Im good with disposables, God bless.
Totally get it.)
Why even bother with cloth?
Lots of people report less rash.
Lots of people report fewer blowouts.
My niece blew out all of her disposables, but never had leaks with cloth.
So, there are lots of reasons to cloth diaper, not just eco-friendliness.
In an AIO, the outer layer is waterproof while the inside has an absorbent layer.
All-In-Twos and Pocket Diapers
AI2s and pocket diapers come in two piecesa cover and an absorbent insert.
you might stuff them with however many inserts you need, though, which makes them customizable.
Prefolds can be folded around the baby and held together with pins, Snappis or Boingo fasteners.
Prefolds come in different sizes, while flats are truly one-size-fits-all.
Note that you will need a separate diaper cover for prefolds and flats to make them waterproof.
Its also because dirty diapers are gross.
If you know what youre doing.
Formula-fed babies and kids old enough to eat table foods have more solid waste.
We use flushable paper liners and wash and reuse them if they are just wet.
Generally speaking, most parents who cloth diaper wash them approximately every 1-3 days.
After that, theyll start to stink and stains will set in.
You know what is the ultimate cleaning accessory, though?
Group member Jen says:
Ours was amazing.
And we never had to deal with washing!
We CD during the day and use disposables at night/on vacation/if I just really need a break.
That last scenario hasnt happened yet but I do appreciate having disposables in his size available in an emergency.
You dont have to be like me.
Balance is a good thing.
Take your time and figure out a system that works best for you.
Final notes
A couple of thoughts to wrap up our Great Big Discussion About Cloth Diapers.
Most providers will be happy to accommodate your needs, but its best to check first.
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