{"id":4707,"date":"2020-02-10T13:55:59","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T18:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thehappyhousewife.com\/?p=4707"},"modified":"2020-04-15T16:18:21","modified_gmt":"2020-04-15T20:18:21","slug":"cloth-diapering-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Using Cloth Diapers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in using cloth diapers but don&#8217;t have any idea how to get started?<\/p>\n<p>When I started researching I had no idea there were so many different types and brands and sellers and lingo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It was mind boggling.&nbsp;<\/strong>Pockets vs all-in-ones, snaps vs velcro, do one size fits all really fit all?<\/p>\n<p>In fact, I didn&#8217;t use cloth diapers with another child because I couldn&#8217;t figure out what was the best option! I was in analysis paralysis!<\/p>\n<p>Finally after researching for practically 9 months I thought I figured it out. However, I want you to take away one thing from this article. Don&#8217;t make a huge purchase before trying the diapers!<\/p>\n<p>Every child is different and every mom is too! What worked for us, may not work for you.<\/p>\n<p>When I got started I purchased 1 or 2 diapers of each kind so I could decide what would work for us. The diapers I thought I would love the best, ended up being some of my least favorite.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a consignment store near you try purchasing a few diapers there to get an idea of what works. Then you can make a decision and purchase cloth diapers with confidence.<strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/PRT-A5185_Cloth-Diaper-Comparison-1.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23129\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/Cloth-diaper-comparison-1024x792.png\" alt=\"Cloth diapers: Which type of cloth diaper should you buy. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/Cloth-diaper-comparison-1024x792.png 1024w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/Cloth-diaper-comparison-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/Cloth-diaper-comparison-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/Cloth-diaper-comparison-1536x1188.png 1536w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/Cloth-diaper-comparison-2048x1584.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>Everything You NEED to Know About Cloth Diapers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As with just about everything, there are things you need, things that are nice to have and things you shouldn&#8217;t waste your money on.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously you need cloth diapers, but there are few other accessories that you must have.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloth_Diapers\"><\/span>Cloth Diapers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e826cabbf19\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#Cloth_Diapers\" >Cloth Diapers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#Types_of_Cloth_Diapers\" >Types of Cloth Diapers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#Pre-foldsCovers\" >Pre-folds\/Covers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#Fitted_Diapers_Covers\" >Fitted Diapers\/ Covers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#All-in-Ones\" >All-in-Ones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#Pocket_Diapers\" >Pocket Diapers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#Velcro_vs_Snap_Fasteners\" >Velcro vs Snap Fasteners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#Diaper_Pail_and_Liner\" >Diaper Pail and Liner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#Cloth_Diaper_Accessories\" >Cloth Diaper Accessories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#Where_to_Buy_Cloth_Diapers\" >Where to Buy Cloth Diapers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-diapering-101\/#You_might_also_enjoy_these_articles_on_Diapering_and_Potty_Training\" >You might also enjoy these articles on Diapering and Potty Training:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Obviously, you will need diapers.&nbsp; How many diapers you will want depends on how often you do (or don&#8217;t) want to do laundry.<\/p>\n<p>Newborns go through about 12 diapers a day, so you should probably have around 12 to 18 diapers for when they are small, then you won&#8217;t need quite as many when they get older.<\/p>\n<p>But, this is putting you at a load of diapers every day.&nbsp; If you don&#8217;t want to do diaper laundry that often, you will need twice this many.&nbsp; This was a big reason why we started with pre-folds.&nbsp; With our second son, however, we just bought more <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SqwAfM\">Fuzzi Bunz.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Cloth_Diapers\"><\/span>Types of Cloth Diapers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The type of diapers you decide to use will stem from essentially two things, price and ease of use.&nbsp; Here is an overview of the types of diapers available.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-foldsCovers\"><\/span>Pre-folds\/Covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pre-folds\/Covers &#8211;<\/strong> the most economical of all the diapers. A <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tHQr1G\">flat diaper<\/a> like our parents used, but you can hold it together with a <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OCpRhy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snappi<\/a>, instead of pins.<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cloth-Diapers-Prefold-Pack-Unbleached\/dp\/B07H4GYXSX\/ref=as_li_ss_il?keywords=cloth+diaper&amp;qid=1581107403&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-10&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;linkId=57bbf25f4ba1c238f0c9c54e9ba07843&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07H4GYXSX&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;language=en_US\" border=\"0\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07H4GYXSX\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>When using prefolds you will need to purchase diaper covers as well.&nbsp;Pre-folds average around $1.50 per diaper, so definitely the least expensive option.&nbsp; Covers range in price and type, depending on what you want.<\/p>\n<p>Now, do not go thinking you can just get Gerber pre-folds from Target.&nbsp; Those are just not good enough. You need Diaper Service Quality pre-folds, usually referred to as either <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tHQr1G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chinese or Indian<\/a> pre-folds.&nbsp; These generally have to be found online, as with most cloth diaper products.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-folds are definitely a choice with price in mind.&nbsp; After you get the hang of it, they are pretty easy to use (my husband was better at it than me!), but there is definitely a learning curve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total cost per diaper for prefolds = $4.83&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>I didn&#8217;t include the cost of the snappi because you don&#8217;t need to have as many of those as you do diapers or covers.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fitted_Diapers_Covers\"><\/span>Fitted Diapers\/ Covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Fitted diapers\/covers &#8211; <\/strong>These are not unlike pre-folds (as they also require a cover), however there is no folding involved. These are fitted or contoured in shape.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular fitted diapers are probably <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greendiaperstore.com\/kissaluvs-cotton-fleece-fitted-cloth-diapers-v-2.0.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kissaluvs<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.nurturedfamily.com\/affiliates\/aw.aspx?B=42&amp;A=300&amp;Task=Get\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">.&nbsp; I definitely preferred these to pre-folds for my newborn as they were much less bulky, but they get pricey.<\/p>\n<p>I only had a couple when I was first trying all the different kinds.<\/p>\n<p>With fitted diapers you still need to purchase covers, but the price per diaper is significantly more than prefolds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total cost per diaper for fitted diapers = $13.24<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All-in-Ones\"><\/span>All-in-Ones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I wouldn&#8217;t have been able to cloth diaper without the convenience of all-in one diapers like <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bumgenius.com\/products\/bumgenius-freetime-all-in-one-one-size-cloth-diaper?variant=43578987973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bum Genius<\/a>.&nbsp; These diapers are the closest to disposables in the way you put them on.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"\/\/i533.photobucket.com\/albums\/ee336\/anderbach\/IMG_0609.jpg\" alt=\"What is the easiest way to cloth diaper\" width=\"498\" height=\"332\"><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Everything is all put together already and you just put it on your baby. Each diaper has adjustable snaps so as your baby grows they don&#8217;t outgrow the diaper.<\/p>\n<p>Many love the ease of these diapers, however they can take longer to dry after washing since it&#8217;s all one piece.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total cost per diaper for all-in-ones = $16 &#8211; $24 per diaper&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pocket_Diapers\"><\/span>Pocket Diapers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2H6BUQ0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pocket diapers<\/a> require a cloth diaper (similar to the all-in-one) plus a thinner absorbent insert that slides inside the diaper.<\/p>\n<p>These diapers dry quicker than all-in-one diapers because you dry the inserts separately.<\/p>\n<p>Personally I thought the pocket diapers held up better than the all-in-ones. I replaced the inserts once or twice, but over all these were my favorite option.<br><strong><br>One Size Pocket Diapers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get more bang for your buck with one size pockets. these diapers, have several different sizes that the diaper can turn into with a series of snaps or velcro.<\/p>\n<p>They are meant to be more economical since they \u2018grow&#8217; with your baby. I do not recommend these for a newborn baby as they are also supposed to fit a 40 pound child. My newborn was lost in the one-size diapers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total cost per diaper for pocket diapers = $5 &#8211; $21 per diaper.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Typically the price goes down when you purchase in bulk.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Velcro_vs_Snap_Fasteners\"><\/span>Velcro vs Snap Fasteners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another thing to consider when looking at diapers is whether they fasten using Velcro or Snaps.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a preference, this will be another factor in the type or brand of diapers you ultimately choose.&nbsp; Snaps tend to last longer and my baby is less likely to be able to get his diaper off.<\/p>\n<p>However, I loved the velcro diapers as they made middle of the night changes really easy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2009\/04\/cloth-diapers.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21688\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2009\/04\/cloth-diapers.jpg\" alt=\"Everything you need to know about cloth diapers\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2009\/04\/cloth-diapers.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2009\/04\/cloth-diapers-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diaper_Pail_and_Liner\"><\/span>Diaper Pail and Liner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a fancy diaper pail when you cloth diaper. You basically need a bin to hold the dirty diapers.<\/p>\n<p>Most diaper pails are designed for disposable diapers so I&#8217;d actually skip searching for &#8216;diaper pail&#8221; online. I used a <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2H2QKHn\">plastic trash can with a lid<\/a> that &#8220;snapped&#8221; shut. This combined with the liner kept odors to a minimum.<\/p>\n<p>Now, not everyone will think a <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UFQYMq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">diaper pail liner<\/a> is necessary, but I do. It keeps your trash can clean so you don&#8217;t have to clean it out every time you wash the diapers.<\/p>\n<p>Plastic has a tendency to hold onto odors.&nbsp; When I do my washing, I throw the liner in as well and feel that this minimizes odors overall.&nbsp; I have two washable, waterproof liners.&nbsp; I highly recommend using at least one.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloth_Diaper_Accessories\"><\/span>Cloth Diaper Accessories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Liners &#8211; <\/strong>I like using thin, fleece liners in my diapers. It helps when shaking poo off into the toilet and helps protects from staining (from poo and diaper rash cream).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You can also get <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2vtSKpx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flushable paper liners<\/a> that are nice to have too, though I find myself using the fleece ones far more often.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diaper sprayer &#8211; <\/strong>I am unsure if I would have survived the toddler years without this <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37dKU0r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">little handy thing called a diaper sprayer<\/a>.&nbsp; It attaches to the back of your toilet and allows you to spray off sticky poo so there is less of an ick factor (notice I said less&#8230;there is still an ick factor).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cloth wipes &#8211; <\/strong>I purchased some off ebay from a WAHM, but I have since found <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2H94RL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">thin baby washcloths<\/a> work the best.&nbsp;&nbsp; I have a water bottle and a pile of these washcloths next to my changing table.&nbsp; Put a bit of baby wash in the water bottle.&nbsp; You can find lots of cloth wipes options here!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wet Bag &#8211; <\/strong>If you leave the house with a cloth diaper on your baby, odds are you are going to have to change it while you are out and about.&nbsp; This was always such a nightmare to me.<\/p>\n<p>However, now that I have a <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OI4D1X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wet bag<\/a>, it&#8217;s no big deal.&nbsp; I pack a clean diaper in my wet bag, then replace it with the soiled one after changing.&nbsp; Nothing to it.&nbsp; The wet bag that I bought has a zipper and holds 2-3 diapers.<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bumkins-Waterproof-Swimsuits-Toiletries-Electronics\/dp\/B079FYVX7Y\/ref=as_li_ss_il?keywords=wet+bag+for+diaper&amp;qid=1581357664&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;linkId=824dfd99ac647648238fc17e8a78ec20&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B079FYVX7Y&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;language=en_US\" border=\"0\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B079FYVX7Y\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Once your child outgrows diapers the wet bag can be used as a swim bag. If you don&#8217;t want to pay the $10 for a wet bag you can use a gallon size Ziploc. However Ziploc bags don&#8217;t last forever so you end up going through multiple bags.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Laundry Detergent &#8211; <\/strong>I like <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37dM4ZR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rockin&#8217; Green<\/a>.&nbsp; It is $20 for 45 loads.<\/p>\n<p>I have never had a problem with staining or smelly diapers.&nbsp; It&#8217;s not the cheapest, but it&#8217;s not the most expensive either, plus it&#8217;s green and cruelty free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hemp Inserts &#8211; <\/strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2w6auaV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hemp is nice if you don&#8217;t like the bulk of cloth diapers<\/a>.&nbsp; They are absorbent, but thinner than the cotton terry inserts.&nbsp; If you have a &#8216;heavy wetter&#8221; these inserts help absorb without being super bulky.<\/p>\n<p>They require two inserts in their diapers or I would have to change them constantly.&nbsp; I like using a combination of a cotton babies&#8217; insert and hemp insert, so the diaper is not overly bulky.<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39oKeqq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>One-Size Inserts<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; I love these, because not only are they super absorbent, but they fit all sizes of any brand diaper, saving you money in the long run!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Buy_Cloth_Diapers\"><\/span>Where to Buy Cloth Diapers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When I started using cloth diapers they weren&#8217;t as readily available as they are today.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully that has changed and now you can get most cloth diaper supplies via <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/why-i-spend-12-a-month-on-amazon-prime\/\">Amazon Prime!&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, some of my favorite smaller diaper shops are no longer in business.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diaperjunction.com\/?AffId=803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diaper Junction<\/a><\/strong> has a wide variety of diapers, accessories, and their own line of cloth diapers. Their prices are reasonable and they typically have a large assortment of products on clearance as well.<\/p>\n<p>Another option for saving on diapers is to buy used. Most people take very good care of their cloth diapers, so they are in excellent shape when they sell them.<\/p>\n<p>Check <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.craigslist.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craigslist, <\/a>Facebook Marketplace, and local consignment stores for cloth diapers. You have to check regularly, but they are posted every once in a while.<\/p>\n<p>Another way I have saved money is by purchasing accessories like inserts, wipes and liners from WAHMs either off&nbsp; Ebay.&nbsp; If you are crafty and can sew, you can save even more money.&nbsp; There are all sorts of tutorials and patterns out there for making your own cloth diapers and diapering accessories.<br><em><strong><br>Still Have Questions?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Cloth diapers are better for the environment and cheaper. You can read my article which breaks down <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-vs-disposable\/\">disposable vs cloth diaper costs<\/a> over two years.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_might_also_enjoy_these_articles_on_Diapering_and_Potty_Training\"><\/span>You might also enjoy these articles on Diapering and Potty Training:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/cloth-diapers-so-easy-your-husband-will-be-changing-the-diapers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloth Diapering &#8211; so easy your husband will be changing the diapers!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/cloth-vs-disposable\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Cost Breakdown: Cloth Diapering vs Disposables<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/why-i-stopped-potty-training-my-kids\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Why I Stopped Potty Training My Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/dried-out-baby-wipes-repurpose\/\" rel=\"noopener\">What to Do with Dried Out Baby Wipes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ct.pinterest.com\/?tid=WKRZC99gKOt\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2009\/04\/everything-cloth-diapers.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21686\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2009\/04\/everything-cloth-diapers-688x1024.jpg\" alt=\"everything you need to know about buying using cloth diapers \" width=\"600\" height=\"893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2009\/04\/everything-cloth-diapers-688x1024.jpg 688w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2009\/04\/everything-cloth-diapers-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2009\/04\/everything-cloth-diapers.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><display style= \"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23135\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/cloth-diaper-comparison-pin-384x1024.jpg\" alt=\"cloth diaper comparison pin\" width=\"384\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/cloth-diaper-comparison-pin-384x1024.jpg 384w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/cloth-diaper-comparison-pin-113x300.jpg 113w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/files\/2020\/02\/cloth-diaper-comparison-pin.jpg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-image-23134\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in using cloth diapers but don&#8217;t have any idea how to get started? 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