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Overwhelmed? Confused? It's ok! That's normal. For first-time parents: The quick course on choosing cloth diapers. What do I need? How much will it cost? First, determine your dedication to cloth. This will help you decide if you want to invest in a full time system, or just give cloth a try. If you just want to give cloth a try, give a serious look at our Trial Kit for Newborns for $53.50. But if you "just know" that you want to use cloth, then you should purchase a full system up front, before the baby is born. So if that is you, then determine your budget. Here are some ideas of what to buy: Modest budget: 3 newborn Litewraps, and 3 small Bummis Super Whisper Wraps, 1 newborn Bummis Super Snap (nice to have 1 with a good cord dip) and 3 dozen infant size prefold diapers. Cost $138.50. If you add 5 packs of Premium Wipes and an XL Pail Liner, the total is $225.20. Those items are used for a very long time, so it makes sense to buy them right away so you can use them to make it easier right away. The diapers will fit for about 5 months, then are used later on as doublers, so you get a lot of use from the diapers. The newborn size covers will get outgrown usually between 6 weeks old and 2 months old. That is why you need to have the 3 size small Bummis on hand, so if baby grows overnight you still have something to use. Babies with birthweights 9+ lbs can usually start in size small Bummis, skipping size newborn Bummis covers entirely.Optional: medium budget. Add 2 to 3 dozen Orange Edge Newborn prefolds. This is nice for the first 6 weeks even for big babies, but if your baby is average or small, these make the difference. Instead of "these diapers are HUGE on my newborn" or "I can't cram these huge infant prefolds into these teeny tiny newborn covers." you'll instead enjoy diapering. With the Orange Edge Newborn prefolds, you'll have diapers that truly fit in the Newborn Bummis Super Whisper Wrap covers. Orange Edge Newborn Diapers are less expensive than double diapering the Preemie size prefolds. They are shorter in length than size Infant prefolds. But be aware they will get outgrown quickly, so skip this size and start with size Infant prefolds and probably size small covers. See the prefolds for pictures of how to do this. At $1.75 each they are far less expensive than newborn fitted diapers, for comparison.
Medium budget: If you spend more, you are mostly buying convenience. All of the items we sell work, so spending more doesn't give you a more effective system, but might give you a system that is a little easier to use. (Well, sort of. The fitted diapers do hold runny newborn breastfed poop in better, so in that sense they work better, but don't get me wrong, prefolds work great, too. If you Snappi Fasten the prefolds, they work almost like a fitted does for containing poop.) The easier to use fitted diapers might be important if one spouse is reluctant to use cloth. If your budget allows fitteds, they are worth it. The Newborn to Infant Combination Kit is $383.10 and is a great setup. Or put together your own fitted diaper setup and save money by choosing GMD Infant Fitted Diapers, or if you prefer organics, then Growing Greens or Under the Nile. Sometimes 2 dozen prefolds plus 1 dozen fitteds is a nice setup. Large budget: If price is not of importance, consider 12-18 SposoEasy All in one diapers and 12-18 fitted diapers and 5 covers of your choice.
This is just a quick idea of some popular new parents choices for budget comparison. What products interest you? The most popular cover is the Bummis Super Whisper Wrap or Bummis Super Brite. Nearly everyone loves those covers! But some moms know right away they only want the highly breathable wool covers. Some find the idea of the Stay-Dry effect really important to them. Choose what is best for you. Typical amounts are: 3 dozen diapers 6-8 covers 4 or 5 packs of wipes 1 pail liner What about the stay-dry all-in-one type diapers and pocket diapers I see everywhere online? Polyester (suedecloth, microfiber, microterry, fleece) is made from petroleum. Some babies are sensitive or allergic to polyester, polyester fleece or suedecloth, and stink issues are often reported because synthetics are hard to wash, often requiring stripping. Synthetic diapers hold odors and detergent residue, unlike cotton. We recommend cotton diapers, especially for newborns, as the tried and true best material for diapers, proven over many generations. You'll need to make your own decision about synthetic diapering. Karen's opinion on breathablility: The only covers that you can really tell are very breathable are wool. All of the synthetics (non-wools, or "regular covers") are fine inside, but in real life I notice no difference in breathability from one brand of cover to the next. So don't get hung up on trying to figure out which regular cover is the most breathable. Pick which one suits your baby for fit, price and other reasons instead. Yes, there are a lot of choices. But remember, picking out your diapering supplies is the hardest part about cloth! Take a deep breath. Spend some time reading the site and studying the pictures. There is a lot of information here, so expect to spend time studying and learning. Then just go for it and choose what seems interesting to you. We do have an easy return policy, to help relax the difficult decision process. Cloth is so soft, fun and cute! You will be very glad you have chosen cloth (and perhaps happy to finally have this product selection process over with, too!) Please stay awhile and browse with us. We are happy to share our love for safe cloth diapers with you. Sincerely, Karen. Don't miss the pictures of a newborn baby in cloth! 
Main Pages: All-in-one diapers, Prefold & fitted diapers, Diaper Covers, Doublers, Accessories, Package Deals, Sales & Seconds, About Us, Ordering & Shipping Info, How to info, Home, e-mail using prefold diapers, how to change diapers, how to wash diapers, FAQ & our opinions , testimonials Diapers: Prefold Diapers , Infant Fitted Diapers, Snug-to-Fit Supreme One-size fitted diapers, Growing Greens Diapers, Under the Nile Organic Diapers, Sckoon Organic Diapers, Tie Nappy, Flat Diaper Covers:
Bummi Super Whisper,
Bummi
Original, Bummi
Cotton Prints - Swim Diaper,
Litewrap,
Imse Vimse Soft,
Cot'nWrap,
Cloth-eez Covers,
Re-Uz'm POSO,
Bear Bottoms Soakers,
Sckoon Wool Wraps,
7th Heaven Wool Covers,
Aristocrats,
Aristocrats Longies,
Disana Organic Knit Wool,
Disana Night Wool Wrap,
Lana Merino Wool,
Lana Longie,
Disana Wool Overalls,
Disana Sleep Sack
Doublers and Liners:
silk liners,
flushable liners,
Cotton Doublers,
Premium Doublers,
Baby Greens Day Doublers,
Stay-Dry Liners, Stay Dry Doublers
and Hemp Doublers,
Night Stay-Dry Doublers,
Organic Doublers
Other Stuff:
Wipes,
Diaper Lotion Potion,
Diaper pins,
Snappi Fasteners,
Pail Liners,
The Potty Pail,
Changing Pad,
Tote Bags,
Lansinoh Lanolin,
Lanolin Soap,
Eucalan Woolwash,
Charlie's Laundry Powder,
Swim Diapers,
Wool Puddle Pad,
Crib Mattress,
Snugglewool Blanket,
Organic Cotton Blanket,
Imse Vimse Training Pants |
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