With my third child on the way I am considering cloth diapers but don't know a lot about them.... I know there is an outside shell, which is water proof I assume, and then there are folded cloths that go inside is this correct? How many would I need to get? Do they come in new born sizes? Thanks in advance.
-Jaime
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We use Bummies and like them. There are fancier diapers out there but Bummies work for us. We bought a kit which came with six diaper covers and about 40 diapers (I think). That was plenty as we were able to use the covers of peed in diapers and just gave them a wipe down. They come in new born, small, medium and large. Here is a link http://www.bummis.com/us/en/ . As for the other diapers, which are usually pocket diapers or all in ones, you may have to buy more than six but the workers at most of the shops that sell the diapers may be able to give you advice.
Yes that is right. They do come in new born sizes, but you can also by a one size fits all. They say the average baby goes through about 8 diapers a day and you always want to make sure you have some clean and ready, so it all depends on how often you want to clean them.
I have been cloth diapering my baby since day 1 (she's 13 months now) and will say that it's not nearly as complicated as I thought it would be.
There are several different types of cloth diapers. The type I use most often are the one-size pocket diapers. They adjust with snaps from 8-35 pounds. You stuff into the inside "pocket" an insert (many pocket diapers are sold with one or two liners), then away you go. When its dirty, you toss into the wash and the insert will come out on its own. I have 24 of these.
When my baby was a newborn, I used fitted diapers. These also snapped but were much less bulky as they were intended for newborn to ~12 pounds. This type needs an outer plastic shell. If you want to use fitteds, you generally need three or four shells, and then at least 16 of the fitted cloth diapers. You wipe out the plastic shell when they pee, but don't need to throw them into the washer unless they get soiled with poo.
You can also opt for the most economical option, which is flats or prefold diapers with plastic covers. Flats need to be folded into diaper shapes, and I can't say I have any experience with them. Pre folds are rectangular and thicker than flats, with the center being the thickest part. I generally fold the pre fold into a long rectangle, then stuff it into the plastic cover. These are great for nighttime (no leaks) and you can always add a cloth insert for more absorbency. I have probably 24 of these but don't need that many.
I bought my fitted diapers and the pre folds on kijiji. The thing with diapers is you will need to wash them multiple times before use anyways, and you can always find some in like-new condition.
There is lots of information to get you going online! And there are a few stores in the area that sell supplies (like room2rememberkids)
Hi Jaime, I'm not sure I'm the best person to give you advice because I think I ruined my cloth diapers lol. I'm in the process of stripping them today. In any case, there are actually an overwhelming amount of types of cloth diapers. I would recommend speaking to a consultant (free of charge). She can bring you samples so you can see and feel them. Natalie Daigle of little tree huggers is who I used and I ended up with the bum genius pocket diapers. https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=147230408691138
I used bum genius. I ordered though the little tree hugger site, it's canadian. There is a rep in fredericton, and I believe she can come to your house and give a presentation on the different brands so you can see what you like.
I just bought some the other day from room2remember ( the baby part). They have newborn sizes and older baby sizes that are very adjustable (many snaps along the sides that you can expand as your baby grows). I don't actually have a baby yet so I can't say how they worked but I'm excited to try. ����
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