When you are expecting a baby, a bunch of things run through your mind.  Among millions of things you check off your list of essentials for your precious little bundle are diapers.  One big decision that is usually overlooked is which route you may choose to diaper your baby. 

Most people automatically assume disposables and ask you “are you going to use Huggies or Pampers?”  There is an option that more parents are considering: cloth.  Some people get discouraged with all the negative feedback from people (and believe me, there is a lot!).  Some people buy a few cloth diapers but for various reasons, end up using disposables and many others try cloth diapers and absolutely love them! 

“Good luck with that…”

When I was pregnant everyone (who was interested in buying something to help us with our new baby) would ask me, “What brand of diapers are you going to use?”  When I would respond with, “I’m going to use cloth diapers.”  They would not only be shocked (and give me that look), but they would give me their (extremely) unwanted sarcastic remarks: “Good luck with that…”, “We will see how long that lasts.”, or “You’re actually going to wash those gross diapers?” 

Little did I know at the time, you are supposed to dispose of solid waste the same way for disposables as you must for cloth diapers; by dumping it in the toilet before washing or throwing the diapers away.  If waste is thrown in the landfill, it can get into, and contaminate, our drinking water.  That would have been a great comeback to those numerous snide remarks I had received.    

Remarks aside, I wanted to, and was determined to, use cloth!  The price to get started was a bit hefty, but  I found out I could create an online registry for them - just like I created a baby registry for everything else.  Not only was I extremely excited, I was relieved too!  I now had the power to put every type of diaper I could want on this registry and let our friends and family know.  I thought this was great news for our baby shower.  

I honestly believe that people are scared of cloth diapers, because we did not receive all the diapers we had put on our gift registry.  On the flip side, I did not register for any disposables and we received several large boxes.  The good thing about the disposable diapers we received is I returned them and used the money to purchase more cloth diapers!

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Joanna Barrette is a stay at home first time mom with a 3 month old baby. She loves being around family and feels blessed to have them close. She enjoys reading, baking, cooking, and making crafts.

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Why are there so many options? I, of all people, know how hard it is to buy cloth diapers in exclusively unisex colors.  I have a daughter and have been sucked into buying the cute girly colors and patterns.  My husband and I do want to have more children, so what if our next baby is a little boy?  Will we put girly patterns on him?  Could we afford to buy a whole new boy stash?

“Why don’t you go with all white diapers?”  This is a question I have heard many times and I am sure I will hear more when we do get pregnant again.  Simply put, white diapers are boring!!  Cloth diapering allows us the chance to decorate our baby’s bottom while being economical and environmentally friendly.  You are able to let the baby run around with a cute behind without having to put bloomers or pants on.  I like taking advantage of that!

In these tough economical times, it is difficult for many people to build a nice sized stash of fluff for their little ones, I am by no means a stranger to this.  This is the main reason I have ended up with a not so gender neutral collection.   

I typically try to buy cloth diapers that are on sale.  I have absolutely no problem putting my daughter in blue or green diapers.  Unfortunately, what is usually on sale are the pink and purple, polka dot, flowery diapers!  Well, I can certainly tell you, I am not going to pass up a good sale and a great opportunity to build my stash just because the colors are not the most ideal. 

What is a parent to do?

 
Do you just diaper your little boy in pink polka dots or purple flowered diapers?  I cringe at the idea of putting a little boy in a female gendered diapers, but these diapers are just too expensive to just push aside and not use. 

There is good news if you are one of the people in the same predicament as I am, you have a few options!  You can either sell your used stash and buy new diapers that either are gender neutral or are the opposite gender; you can try to find a friend who has a child of the opposite gender and trade with them; or you can buy diaper covers in those bright, bold colors to hide some not-so-gender-friendly patterns. 

Depending on how crafty you are, you could even consider making your own diaper covers.  If you have an all in one diaper to begin with, the material you use should not matter too much (just don’t forget and use it with a cloth diapers that isn’t water proof). 

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Joanna Barrette is a stay at home first time mom with a 3 month old baby. She loves being around family and feels blessed to have them close. She enjoys reading, baking, cooking, and making crafts.

Do you dream of perfectly white cloth diapers? Sunning your cloth diapers is the best way I have found to whiten them up and it’s also nicer on the environment.

We have a white clothes drying rack we use to “sun” our cloth diapers. We stagger the cloth diapers on the rack with the stained side of the diaper facing out. Because neighbors have commented that it looks like we’re line-drying underwear outside, the clothes rack is discreetly placed on the side of our house. On occasion, we still get some strange looks and others will ask what it is we are drying on the rack.

Not all of it is negative however, our mailman commented on how nice it is to see someone drying items “the old fashioned way” and how he rarely sees women doing this anymore. Was that actually a compliment? I’m not sure. Regardless, my All In Ones (AIOs) benefit from the sun’s rays; they are very white and I feel I’m being easy on the earth.

When winter is upon us, the bright white cloth diapers go south for a while. I live in a climate where it can reach 20-30 below zero in the winter. Hanging cloth diapers outside on the line in this type of weather isn’t ideal. “So, the diapers get a little stiff and I get a little cold?” you say? “Toughen up and save the earth and all that right?”

Well…yes, I can still work to reduce my footprint on the earth, but I end up doing it from my dreary basement so my toes and diapers don’t freeze solid. And while I do it, I dream of a day when my cloth diapers will once again be perfectly white.

Though my cloth diapers aren’t perfectly white in the winter months, and while my neighbors and mailman can’t make comments about my diapers hanging on the line, at least I know I’ll be warm and my baby’s bottom will be covered in the comforts of cloth while we wait for the warm, sunny days to return.

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Bobbi Jepsen holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Student Personnel and previously worked at a state university before deciding to stay at home with her three children. She believes strongly in taking care of the resources entrusted to us by our Creator and uses cloth diapering as part of her “Earth friendly” mission.

On occasion we have mommas, daddies and caregivers write in with a specific question about cloth diapering their babies. Up until recently we try to handle those questions based on our personal experience and those of our cloth diaper store customers.

Now that we are fortunate enough to have a growing base of Guest Bloggers writing about cloth diapers, we’ve decided to put our most recent question to them - and what a great response!

So, enjoy this particular Q & A Session on Night-Time Cloth Diapering and be sure to click through the links of our Guest Bloggers to see what else they’ve published here at CDB!

THE QUESTION

Hello -
I would like to see a post about cloth diapering your baby at night. My two-month old is starting to sleep through the night. My Prefolds and FuzziBunz were perfect when I was changing her every 3-4 hours at night, but they don’t hold up to eight hours. She is wet every morning, as well as her blankets and sheets. I thought I would stuff two inserts into the pocket diaper, but then I was unable to snap it on my baby. Do you have any suggestions? I don’t want to have to use disposables just at night, but neither do I want to wash sheets and blankets every day.

Thanks so much,
Andrea Hamilton

THE ANSWERS

Becca Gettel writes:

When night diapering my daughter I take two things into consideration: absorbency, and how dry the inner layer is against her skin. For absorbency, a common solution is to use hemp. Hemp is super absorbent, but also trim, so you won’t find that your baby has a monster butt if you double up on inserts. I prefer the Loopy Do inserts from Knickernappies for my night diapering. They have a layer of hemp and a layer of microterry. The microterry absorbs the moisture fast so that my daughter doesn’t feel wet, and the hemp (which takes longer to absorb liquid) holds a ton of liquid for how thin it is.

If that doesn’t work for you, you can try hemp inserts/doublers from Hemp Babies, and also Happy Heiny’s One Size Pocket Diaper. Just remember that you have to wash hemp 4-6 times before it gains full absorbency. If you use it before washing it a couple of times, it probably won’t solve your issue.

My favorite material (so far) to put against her skin is microsuede. No matter how soaked the microfiber insert of the diaper is, my daughter’s bottom stays dry with microsuede. My Rocky Mountain diapers have a microsuede layer instead of fleece and sometimes I can’t even tell if she’s wet when I change her because her skin feels so soft and dry.

Becca Gettel is a part time Spanish Teacher, a part time Stay-at-home-mom, and the wife of the best husband imaginable. Becca’s absolute favorite thing to do is to spend time with her little family. She also enjoys doing anything crafty - from making jewelry, to writing, to sewing, to photography.

You can read more about Becca at her blog, Becca’s Cloth Diaper Blog.

Joanna Barrette writes:

We had a problem with leaking at night too! The way I solved it was by buying the Thirsties All In One Pocket Diaper (I have heard the Thirsties Duo Cloth Diaper works just as well).

I use the medium sized diapers for my 2 month old. I stuff the pocket with an extra insert, and actually use the bumGenius! diaper insert. The Thirsties diapers have extra material around the leg to help prevent leaks. These are the only cloth diapers that haven’t leaked for us at night.

Joanna Barrette is a stay at home first time mom with a 6 week old baby. She loves being around family and feels blessed to have them close. She enjoys reading, baking, cooking, and making crafts.

Terra Jones writes:

Night time diapering has long been an issue for our family. It took almost a year and half of trial and error before we figured out what worked for us - so frustrating! We found the best solution for us were prefold diapers and the Bummis Super Snap Diaper Cover (we prefer the snap covers over velcro).

However, we make them more absorbent by placing an insert into the prefold (we use Babykicks Hemparoo Joey Bunz for the insert) and then tri-fold the prefold. We have found this makes for a very bulky bottom so, we compensate for the “overage” by buying our night time covers in a larger size than our boys need.

We refer to our youngest (lovingly, of course!) as a “Super Soaker” - he can wet through the toughest of diapers! For him, we double up on the inserts for extra protection (if you’re using a larger than needed cover, this will still work just fine). Thisties Diaper Covers seemed to work better for us than the Bummis (not sure why) when he was your daughters’ age and we did the same by buying a larger sized cover. Good luck!

Photos in the image above are contributed by Terra:
The red-head is Keaton at 34 months - Benjamin is 17 months

Terra Jones is a SAHM to two boys (ages 2.5 years and 16 months). She loves blogging, crafting and spending time with her family and friends. She is also working on completing her doula certification to become a birth attendant.

You can read more from Terra at her musings blog or her family blog.

Bobbi Jepsen writes:

Great question! Here is what I do at night. We’ve been doing this since our daughter was about 9 months old. So, it should work for a 2-month old as well. We use a Thirsties Duo Wrap or Flip One Size Diaper Cover. The Flip diaper cover is almost 100% leakproof, so I’d stick with that. With that I have a size small Diaper Rite Prefold and a Thirsties Fab Doubler. For your baby a size small would be huge, so you’d want the newborn size. I personally think the sizing runs very large with the size chart on these.

With the cover, prefold and insert, she’s usually dry all night long for 12 hours. I have tried the Flip diaper cover with a Flip Stay Dry insert and a Thirsties Fab Doubler, but that isn’t as absorbent. Diaper Rite Prefolds are VERY absorbent after they have been washed enough times. The type of prefolds you use makes a BIG difference-try the Diaper Rite ones. They are soft and VERY absorbent. We hardly ever have leaks with this system.

Also, if you still nurse your daughter during the night, you may want to add an additional insert or maybe try a couple hemp inserts with the prefold. If she still nurses frequently, she’s probably going to need a lot of absorbency. I haven’t tried hemp yet, but it seems like they are well respected for their absorbency. My daughter still nurses at least once during the night at 11 months. If she nurses more than that, then we can have leaks if I don’t use extra inserts. Hope this helps. :)

Bobbi Jepsen holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Student Personnel and previously worked at a state university before deciding to stay at home with her three children. She believes strongly in taking care of the resources entrusted to us by our Creator and uses cloth diapering as part of her “Earth friendly” mission.

Leanne Goolsby writes:

My 6 month old son is a super-soaker and has been since he came home from the hospital. “normal” cloth diapers were never up to his night-time peeing abilities, so I’ve spent a while figuring out what works for us. After much trial, error, and laundry, this is what I’ve found to work:

• Bamboo fitteds with a fleece diaper cover: I personally like the organic fitted by covered caboose; it’s a side snapping, all-bamboo diaper with a snap in insert that can be tri-folded, as well as an additional soaker. If you use all pieces, you end up with a something like 15 layers of bamboo; that is some serious absorbing power! We choose fleece diaper covers because we are allergic to wool. I have an Organic Caboose, a Sugar Peas, and a Lovey Bums…all of which work pretty well.
• Thirsties Duo Pocket Diaper: I just started using the Thirsties Duo and love it. When my son was newborn, I used the XS AIO’s on him with great success. Now that Thirsties has come out with this new pocket diaper, I’m getting back into the Thirsties brand. This diaper comes with both a hemp and a microfiber insert that snap together. I add in an extra 4 layer hemp insert and the combination of the three inserts last us through the night. Be sure to put the microfiber on top for quick initial absorbtion. Place the hemp insert on bottom to hold in the liquid through the night. Since your daughter is still pretty small, you would probably be in size 1 and have room for adjustment.
• The final thing that helps is your choice of pajamas. Two-piece cotton jammies have a tendency to creep under the waistband of cloth diapers and wick moisture out onto the sheets, eventually waking your baby up. I have much more success dressing my son in fleece pants, or even better, a fleece “sleeper” (footed, zipper jammies). This just provides an extra layer of protection.

Leanne Goolsby is a first-time mommy to the love of her life, a 6 month old baby boy and also works full-time in Development at a University. In her “free time” she loves anything crafty, being outdoors, saving money, and building her cloth diaper stash!

“Why are there so many options?!”

That is one of the first things people ask when they consider the option to cloth diaper. This question is usually closely followed by, “What does all this mean?” AIO (all-in-ones), pockets, one size, doublers, inserts, prefolds, covers; it’s like another language, not to mention overwhelming!

Sure, some of the terms are easy to figure out. But seeing all these new terms forces a person to ask, what do I really need? I am the kind of person that likes to do research before I buy anything. In my hunt I thought the one size would suit our needs best.

I went with the option to diaper my baby with the one size diapers. I started off by buying a few bumGenius! One Size Diapers (and registered for a bunch more). This was a great idea, so I thought…

Now, after I have jumped in the deep end of the pool, I’m learning to swim - slowly. I have come to know that one size doesn’t necessarily mean I’ll be able to use them from day one. Cloth diapering a newborn is a whole new story.

I found the one size diapers were HUGE (on the smallest setting) compared to my tiny newborn baby. The area between the legs looked twice the size of a cloth diaper that would actually fit this little body. I wondered how I could have overlooked this. I didn’t find a lot of information about what diapers would fit newborns.

Now that my baby is a little bigger and I’ve done more research, I’ve come to realize many people use the prefold diapers along with a diaper cover for their newborns. While prefolds are a great option for a lot of people, they didn’t seem to be the best option for us. I looked into the sized diapers. Although the sized diapers cannot be used for very long, they fit that little newborn body much better than the one sized diapers.

Since my new found discovery, I have purchased several x-small and small diapers. The all in one diapers seemed to be the greatest option for us. We tried the bumGenius! brand. They fit a lot better and they have an insert in them already. The best thing is that there is a pocket, so it is possible to add an insert for those times of heavy wetting. The only down side to these from what I have found is they take a while to dry. The all-in-one size cloth diaper have worked so well, that we recently purchased more in other brands. The best advice I have is to try what you think will fit your life best, and if that doesn’t pan out the way you had hoped, there are plenty of other options in the wonderful world of cloth diapering.

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Joanna Barrette is a stay at home first time mom with a 3 month old baby. She loves being around family and feels blessed to have them close. She enjoys reading, baking, cooking, and making crafts.

I am a bargain shopper. I learned it from my mom, who learned it from my grandma, and it’s just what we do in my family. There’s nothing better than finding a great deal on something you really like.

One of the best ways to find those killer deals is to find things used – or “Gently Loved” as I prefer to call them. Thrift shops, consignment stores, Craigslist; you name it, I’ve bought from it.

But when I started my cloth diaper journey earlier this year, it caught me a little off guard to see people selling their used cloth diapers. After all, didn’t that thing hang out on your kid’s butt?

When you think about it, though, it’s really not a big deal.

I wash my dipes every three days, starting with a cold rinse, then a super hot wash, and another cold rinse. They’re clean…and I bet other people’s diapers are, too. So if you can get past that teeny, tiny issue, buying cloth used is a great way to go:

COST – Even though CD-ing is significantly cheaper in the long run than disposable diapers, there is a larger upfront cost. After initially researching my options (prefolds? AIO’s? One Size? Aaack!) I decided that I wanted to go with a few middle-of-the-road options. But at $16-24 each, the dipes I was eyeing were a little out of my price range. Fortunately, I was able to find cloth in excellent used condition (EUC) for 40% - 60% off retail prices.

VARIETY – I had read so many good reviews about so many types of diapers that I wanted to try more than one kind when my son was born. While many CD retailers are great about providing value in quantity (buy cloth diaper packages of 12 or 24 and get a significant discount), if you buy just one, it usually comes with a pretty price tag. By finding diapers used, I was able to try out several different types and test drive a few before I decided which ones I liked.

THE 3 R’s – we all know it…recycle, reduce, reuse. And what better way to promote sustainability than by applying the 3 R’s to our diapering habits? Buying used means that fewer diapers actually have to be made, therefore reducing each of our carbon footprint just a little bit. Fortunately for the cloth diapering world, a lot of our favorite things even get better with time! Take Hemp, for example. It actually becomes more absorbent the more it is used, so buying a gently loved hemp diaper really means less work and more absorbency for you!

So where do you find great deals on used cloth diapers?

There are a lot of options: start locally with children’s consignment stores in your area. They often have bins of used diapers at great prices and if you have clothes or diapers to trade in, you can get the diapers for almost nothing! Online options include general websites (Craigslist, Ebay, etc.), diaper specific websites like DiaperSwappers, and online retailers with “gently loved” or “preowned” sections of used cloth diapers for returns. I’ve also found great deals on diapers at garage sales and through friends.

Always ask questions about detergent, diaper rash creams, fabric softeners, and vinegar. If you’re buying in person, check the Velcro, elastic, snaps, and fabric. If you’re buying online, be sure to ask for pictures and clarification for any questions you might have. Shopping for used cloth diapers isn’t really a “try-before-you-buy” kind of deal, so make sure you know exactly what you’re getting. Don’t be afraid to look carefully at each diaper, feel them, and even smell them! On occasion, I’ve ended up with repelling issues, but it was never anything a good stripping couldn’t fix.

If you’re willing to put in a little time and effort, buying your cloth diapers gently loved can save you even more money on top of your initial savings. Give it a try!

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Leanne Goolsby is a first-time mommy to the love of her life, a 6 month old baby boy and also works full-time in Development at a University. In her “free time” she loves anything crafty, being outdoors, saving money, and building her cloth diaper stash!

One size diapers have become a very popular choice in cloth diapering recently. They can be a great convenience, helping you to save money on the overall cost of cloth diapering.

What are one size diapers exactly?
They are a cloth diaper that is meant to be able to fit your baby from birth to potty learning.

They have an adjustable rise so the diaper can actually grow as your child does. The rise, depending on the diaper, can adjust by either snapping or folding. You can find one size pockets, fitteds, or AIO’s.

Reasons to Consider One Size

There are many great reasons to consider using one size diapers. The best reason being that you will not have to worry about buying any other size diapers. When your baby grows out of size small, you simply adjust the rise setting to medium. Some diapers even include an extra small or extra large setting to ensure they last your child through their diapering years.

Another great reason to use one size diapers is the savings you can get not having to buy more as your child moves from one size to the next. When you have one size diapers, you can keep them for years, never worrying about having enough funds to buy the next size in diapers.

And when you have more than one child in diapers, one size is a great way for them to share. With gender neutral colors and easy rise adjustments, you can use your one size diapers for two or more babies at a time. 

One thing I have noticed about one size pocket diapers is they usually come with inserts. And often times they come with either a one size insert to adjust to the different settings of the diaper, or they come with two inserts - one small and one large. This is a huge convenience and money saver. Normally pocket diapers don’t come with inserts and you have to spend extra money to get them.

Lastly, I would have to say that overall one size diapers are usually inexpensively priced. Considering they should last for several years, the price you pay for one size diapers is a bargain - especially when you buy one size pockets that come with inserts. 

Disadvantages to One Size Diapers

While there are many advantages to using one size diapers, there are some disadvantages as well. Not all one size diapers are created equally. Some one size diapers do not adjust small enough to fit a newborn, or are just too bulky on such a tiny baby. If that is the case you may need to invest in newborn sized diapers until your infant can fit into the one sized.

On the opposite side, some one size diapers do not extend large enough to fit all children until they potty train. Often the rise setting doesn’t go larger than 18″, which might not leave enough length for a baby or toddler with a long torso. 

Another problem I have encountered with one size diapers is getting a proper fit around the thighs. Some one size diapers have the elastic done tightly in the legs and you just stretch the elastic to fit as they grow. Unfortunately, this sometimes means that babies with chunky thighs get an improper fit and horrible red marks in that area.

With one size diapers that have a folding rise adjustment, I have seen problems with the fold not staying in place. With a folding rise diaper, the fold only stays once you snap the diaper closed. If the diaper is not put on properly, or doesn’t fit right, the fold will come undone leaving half the diaper falling off.

Lastly, I have heard complaints that some one size diapers fit perfectly on one size setting, but they fit badly on the next. Some babies get to that in-between stage and it’s hard to get the right fit on any one setting. Luckily, that is often a short-term problem as baby grows out of the in-between stage. 

One Size Fits Most and Two Sized Diapers

Because there have been problems with one size diapers not accommodating all children from birth to potty learning, some companies have come out with the “one size fits most” or OSFM, instead. These diapers are basically a one size diaper that does not give the guarantee to fit through all the diaper-wearing years. They are otherwise usually made to work the same.

Two sized diapers are another choice to look into as well. While there are not many companies who make them, they are available. A two sized diaper is a diaper that adjusts between two sizes - usually extra small to small, and medium to large. It can be a great choice and can even last a good while if your child doesn’t have any huge growth spurts. Unfortunately, just like with one size diapers, if your baby gets to an in-between size, these diapers may have problems fitting correctly.

Are One Size Diapers For Me?

As with any diaper, you need to find the one size diaper that’s right for your baby. There are many factors that go into deciding if a diaper meets all of your and your baby’s needs. With so many one size diapers on the market right now, you have a great chance of finding a perfect match.   I have tried several one size diapers on my baby and found that while not all work for my baby, some definitely do; they are a great cloth diapering option for us and expect to get a lot of use from them! 

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Beth is a SAHM of 5 wonderful boys ages 2 months to 14 years. She has been cloth diapering for over two years and has a passion for helping other moms learn all about it. She also loves to write, sing and spend time with her loving family.

You can read more about Beth at her blog, The Diaper Cover.

Those who cloth diaper know how much money can be saved - but sometimes that cute factor takes over and you just have to have some more diapers!

Or maybe, you’re wanting to start using cloth, but that start up cost is overwhelming to you and your family. Or, it could be that your itty bitty baby is growing and you need more diapers to accommodate her growing body, but, there’s no extra room in the budget to buy more diapers.

What is one to do? Hopefully some of the following tips will help make the cost of diapering a bit more manageable.

(Smartly) Plan Ahead

As easy as it sounds - see a sale, buy a diaper in a larger size, as your child will eventually fit into that size diaper. Sometimes online sites run a buy two get one free sale - even better to stock up then! Don’t go overboard though, because as baby grows and gets older, they won’t be going through as many diapers.

Freecycle

Join up with your closest Freecycle group and sent out a message asking for diapers. It’s that simple. I never asked, but twice since I joined, people have offered diapers that I have acquired. One offer was for half a dozen home made diapers, they ended up being too small for my guys, but I was able to pass them off to another freecycler. Someone else was giving away a dozen prefolds - I drove 5 miles and got 12 diapers - for free!

Craigslist

Look at Craigslist for cities around you and search for diapers. I have found so many deals around us, but have limited to just buying a handful. Both Freecycle and Craigslist deals are great ways to try out a diaper before buying more of that brand.

Ask

First, ask cloth diapering friends if they have any diapers they aren’t using anymore that you could buy off of them or ones that you could try before you buy (nothing more frustrating than buying half a dozen diapers you find out that don’t work on your baby, am I right?!)

Secondly, if you’re preparing for a baby and planning on using cloth diapers, ask for them - people want to buy you things, let it be something you can use! You could also set up a cloth diaper gift registry to direct others to when they ask. Or if you’re waiting until after baby is born to build your stash (surprise gender, waiting to see how big of a baby, etc…) you can always suggest cloth diaper gift certificates!

Third, if your child is still young enough to not really care “what” they get for birthdays or holidays - ask family to buy diapers for them to add to the stash (it is best to have something in mind to tell them, lest you end up with something you don’t want!)

Online Shopping

Many online cloth diaper sites have discounted cloth diapers, sale and even >used cloth diapers sections. Many offer programs where you can try cloth diapers for a low price. Signing up for newsletters from your favorite diaper sites keeps you informed of sales. And others offer reward programs or affiliate programs giving you points or cash towards new diapers.

Enter to Win

I have personally won 3 diapers from entering cloth diaper giveaways! You have to keep in mind with this that not every one will win, but you can’t win if you don’t enter! It just takes a couple minutes to enter, but could score you that cloth diaper you have had your eye on!

Hopefully some of these tips will help in your search to save even more money while cloth diapering!

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Terra is a SAHM to two boys (ages 2.5 years and 16 months). She loves blogging, crafting and spending time with her family and friends. She is also working on completing her doula certification to become a birth attendant.

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Like I mentioned yesterday, the world wide web has busted wide open with cloth diapering information - whether you are looking to buy cloth diapers or simply want to learn about them, Google is your oyster!

Once parents have decided they do want to use cloth diapers they have several more decisions to make - first, “What kind of cloth diapers do I want to buy?”, and then, “How many cloth diapers do I need?” Over at Diaper Junction we have comprised an archive of Cloth Diapering How To’s to assist parents when navigating this information for the first time. We present you with how to how to choose cloth diapers for your baby or toddler and how many diapers are needed to cloth diaper your baby full-time.

The Cloth Diaper Report

There are several mommas out there sharing their own experience and information about cloth diapering in their own blogs and today I want to point you to The Cloth Diaper Report. This momma started a blogging series on How to Build a CD Stash, this past Tuesday she began with Week 1: How To Build a CD Stash where she answers the question, “How did you decide on what styles and brands of diapers to purchase?”.

Other Helpful Cloth Diaper Articles

• Cloth Diapering Definitions and Terms for Cloth Diapers and Cloth Diaper Accessories
• How Many Diapers Should I Buy to Cloth Diaper My Baby?
• How Do I Find the Right Size Cloth Diaper for My Baby?

Next Tuesday, The Cloth Diaper Report will blog about “How many cloth diapers are in an ideal stash per child? What is your reality?”. Check out Emi’s cloth diaper reviews or visit our online cloth diaper store and scroll to the bottom of any cloth diaper or cloth diapering product we sell to read personal customer reviews.