| To cloth diaper full-time, you'll need approximately 12-18 | | | | of the ones you like best. Try cloth diapers at home |
| diapers a day, with either a built-in waterproof layer or | | | | during the day, and expand your usage to nights and |
| separate covers. Separate covers do not need to be | | | | outings over time as you gain confidence in your |
| changed unless soiled, so you can get by on about 3 | | | | diapers. |
| per day. For newborn covers, you may want to have | | | | If you want to start out full-time but don't have the |
| a few extra. | | | | funds to buy 2-3 days worth of your favorite style, |
| If you're looking to cloth diaper a newborn full-time | | | | consider temporarily bulking up your stash with |
| from Day 1, the best advice is to begin purchasing in | | | | cheaper alternatives and/or washing every day. |
| advance so that you'll have everything ready. Keep in | | | | Remember, every time you use a cloth diaper, you are |
| mind that you don't have to go all or nothing. Start with | | | | saving money, saving environmental resources, |
| a small variety before you purchase a larger amount | | | | lessening your child's total chemical exposure, etc. |