| How many cloth diapers you need depends on the | | | | you can start with one day's worth and then add more |
| age of your baby and how often you plan to wash | | | | the next time you get paid. Just take the amount you |
| diapers. You will need fewer in each size as you baby | | | | are spending now on disposables and save it to |
| grows. The type of diapers you choose will also | | | | purchase more cloth once a month until you have the |
| influence the number of diapers you need. | | | | number you need. |
| Some styles will need changing a bit less often. For | | | | You will want to get a few extras to have on hand |
| instance, pocket diapers have a moisture resistant | | | | while you are washing diapers. Nothing is worse than |
| barrier between the baby and the absorbent insert. | | | | having a sick baby and no clean diapers. |
| This means you can change baby less often unless | | | | Up to 6 Mos. 10-12 per day |
| the diaper is dirty so you will likely need fewer than for | | | | 6-12 Mos. 8-10 per day |
| a less absorbent option. | | | | 12-24 Mos. 6-8 per day |
| If you have a heavy wetter your baby will be on the | | | | Potty Learning 2-4 per day |
| high end of the number shown. You can extend the | | | | You will need one diaper cover for about every 4-6 |
| absorbency by using a doubler, using two prefolds or | | | | diapers you have. Most covers can be reused a few |
| using newborn prefolds as doublers for older babies. | | | | times by airing them out between changes unless they |
| With my own daughter, I often use a hemp and | | | | are dirty. It is always a good idea to have one more |
| micrifiber pocket insert combination so she stays dry all | | | | cover than you think you need in case one gets dirty |
| night and during long naps. Since I can't always predict | | | | at a bad time! |
| her naps, I use this combo a lot during the day and it | | | | Wool covers can go even longer between washes if |
| works great for keeping her dry. | | | | they are properly lanolized when they are washed. |
| While one size diapers are popular right now, many | | | | PUL diaper covers are easily cleaned and dry quickly if |
| parents prefer the less bulky fit of sized diapers. Since | | | | the need to handwash one arises between loads of |
| your baby is likely to only need two sizes and will need | | | | laundry. |
| only a few of the larges if they happen to get that big, | | | | Pockets and all-in-ones do not need covers. You will |
| sized diapers offer a great option for parents. | | | | need to have at least 1 insert for each day time |
| Cloth diapering will save you a lot of money, but the up | | | | pocket style and 2-3 inserts for each night time diaper. |
| front investment can be intimidating for parents who | | | | Hemp is a great choice for extra absorbency for |
| are unsure if cloth is the best choice for their families. If | | | | heavy wetters or overnight. |
| you can't afford to invest in all you need all at once, | | | | |