Cloth Diapering 101

Here are a list of some of our most frequently asked questions...we'll do our best to make this simple for you but try to cover everything.


The Basics...

Diaper Styles & Accessories...
  1. What are the different types of cloth diapers? 
  2. What's the difference between doublers, inserts and liners? 
  3. What types of inserts should I use in my pocket diapers? 
  4. What are the different types of fabrics used in cloth diapers? 
  5. Which is better, Velco or Snaps?
  6. How do I fold and fasten prefold diapers? 
  7. What are disposable liners and do I need them?
  8. What is the difference between a wet pail and a dry pail? 

Common Concerns...
  1. Will Cloth Diapers be a lot of extra work? 
  2. Are cloth diapers bulky? 
  3. Do cloth diapers leak a lot? 
  4. Do I need to change my baby more often if I use cloth diapers? 
  5. Won't my baby get a lot of diaper rashes if I use cloth diapers? 
  6. Is it true that babies in Cloth Diapers tend to toilet train earlier? 
  7. What do I do if I go out? 
  8. Can I use Cloth Diapers overnight? 
  9. Can I use diaper cream or Vaseline when using Cloth Diapers? 
  10. Can I use disposable wipes when using Cloth Diapers? 
  11. Can I use both Cloth and disposable diapers? 
  12. Is it to late for me to start? My child is already over a year old! 
Washing your diapers...

Trouble Shooting...
Getting Started...