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Cloth Diapers For Newborns

I’ll bet when you first started doing research on cloth diapering, you were surprised at the overwhelming number of options out there. Gone are the days of a simple matter of some cloth and pins (thank goodness actually). I want to give you some pointers to get you started with your newborn.

So Many Great Choices – Not just One

There have been so many improvements in cloth diapers over the years.
Just know that using there are so many great options. Don’t feel like there is one choice out there that is the best. Different babies, sizes and situations call for different types of diapers.

How Many Should You Get To Start?

There are two points I need to tell you about those early diapering days. The first is that newborns can go through up to 12 diapers a day. The second is that new parents are easily overwhelmed and exhausted, so don’t force your self to do laundry every day (or twice a day!) by not having enough supply. I typically figure 2-3 days between loads.

So, I would suggest between 2 and 3 dozen diapers to start, but you may need less if your are trying elimination communication (EC).
I would suggest getting 2-3 dozen prefold cloth diapers, and only need 6-8 covers. The covers can get through a bunch of pees before getting damp or giving off odors. So, you can get away with less of them. If you are getting pocket diapers, the same thing goes: get about 8 covers and 2 dozen or so inserts.

What Kind Of Diapers?

A lot of parents are big fans of prefolds with a couple of different kinds of covers. I agree that this is the way to go. We also chose organic cotton ones. I highly recommend organic diapers and organic newborn baby clothes. Anything touching or penetrating your baby’s skin should ideally be natural. On a side note, you should strongly consider baby organic shampoo and body wash.
Prefolds are pretty much the least expensive type of diaper system. For diaper covers:

Little Beetle Little To Big Wool are fantastic. Though pricey, they are durable, and in theory could get your from newborn to potty trained. Wool diaper covers are, in my opinion, one of the greatest natural fibers for diaper covers.
Imse Vimse also makes great wool covers. Also pricey, but a great product.
Synthetic/waterproof covers are a great choice, and often the most protective from leaks. Try Bummies, or Thirsties. We had both. The Thirsties were great for the early newborn stage. The Bummies we used in the late newborn stage. We liked the Bummies for night time.

Although I think prefolds are best in those early days, pocket diapers are also great. But we really switched over to those after about 6 months. Check out Fuzzibunz and BumGenius. These are the best pocket diapers in my opinion.

If you are having trouble deciding, why not try a sample package. For about $60 you get 2 unbleached prefolds, 1 unbleached prefold, a fitted diaper, a waterproof diaper cover, an all-in-one diaper, and a pocket diaper.

What Size Should I Get

When you look at most brands they will have a newborn size. For example, the Cloth-Eez organic cotton prefolds I mentioned ealier have a newborn size, shown by the orange color trim. Pocket diapers have newborn and even preemie sizes.

Other Accessories

Here is a list of must-haves:

cloth wipes
doublers for night time (this is an extra absorptive layer)
Diaper liners for night time (usually a fleece or microfiber fabric that “wicks” away moisture, keeping your baby feeling dry).
natural wipe spray
Calendula diaper cream
2 diaper pail liners (use the second when you’re washing the first)
diaper bag

I wish you much luck on narrowing down your decisions. I hope this run-down of tips has been helpful to you.

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