I decided to start using cloth after my DD kept getting diaper rash I felt so bad for her having a poor little red bottom all the time. After switching to cloth almost full time she very rarely has a rash and it is normally cleared up in a diaper change. Not only this it is a huge money savings I figure I spent around 400 in the first 3-4 months of her life! I have now spent around the same but these diapers will last her till she is out of diapers! I have about 26 diapers right now. I have many different brands (listed below with my reviews). My favorite diapers are BumGenius 4.0 (Hook and loop). I have never had them leak and seem to fit very well!
There are many different types of diapers Flats, Prefolds, Fitted, All in ones (AIO) and Pockets (which are my favorite)! There is fitted and One Size (OS) (all mine are OS).
My wash routine
I have a GE Profile Harmony washer and dryer. It is a top loader with no agitator (it will hold a lot!)
I put washer on rinse and spin on cold water. Once finished I put in 2 scoops of Rockingreensoap (my new favorite soap) I put it on a hot wash extra rinse cycle. After washing I do 2 more hot rinse spins with extra rinses added to each. The extra rinses have made for no more stinky diapers. In the summer I hang to dry the sun helps remove stains. In the winter I use the dryer.
This wash routine may seem like a lot but it is only a few pushes of the buttons every little bit.
If you have any questions feel free to message me!
Click here for a list of CD safe rash creams.
Click here for a list of CD safe detergents.
Diaper Sprayer --A Must! :)
Bumgenius Diaper Sprayer
- I love it
- Great pressure
- Easy to hook up
- All around great product and a must for the poos
Diaper Pail
I just bought a simple foot pedal trashcan at walmart make sure the lid closes tight put pail liner in and it works perfect.
This is the one I have -- Walmart $14.98
Pail liners I Have a few different kinds
Kissaluvs
- Good liner fits pail great
- Holds in mess
- Washes and dries great
- Good liner
- Fits pail ok
- No need for pail though since it has a draw string
- perfect for on vacation
- little more expensive $21.00 I have the xlarge
- More difficult to use for home use bc you are always having to untie
Diapers I Have click on the links to learn more about diapers or where to buy them!
Bummis - Tot Bots - Easy Fit - I have 1 of these
Toasty Baby
Kellys Closet
Pros
- This is an AIO diaper
- OS
- Hook and loop
- Good Diaper, fits well
- Since AIO no need to unstuff when dirty it will agitate out in wash.
Cons
- I have had it leak some in the beginning, but it is doing better now.
- It seems to take longer to dry then other diapers.
- A little more expensive. I paid $23.95.
- Not many color choices I have yellow there is also a few prints.
FuzziBunz I have 2 of these (purple and Teal)
Kellys Closet
Toasty Baby
Pros
- This is a Pocket Diaper
- Snaps
- It is a OS diaper with all of its adjustments being on the inside
- Trimmer than other diapers since adjustments are on inside.
- Drys quickly
- No leaks
- They just came out with new ones have changed some things and made improvements I have not tried them yet.
- Cost $19.95
- Snaps
- Doesn't seem to fit as well tight even after being adjusted on 10 month old not sure it will last through potty training.
- Little difficult to stuff
BumGenius 4.0 --I have 14 of these (Blossom, Bubble, Butternut, Clementine, Grasshopper(2), Noodle, Sweet, Twighlight, Zinnia, Moonbeam, Dazzle, Mirror and Retail Therapy(Print)
Toasty Baby
Kellys Closet
The Green Nursery
Pros
- Pocket Diaper
- Hook and loop (also comes in Snaps)
- OS (easily adjustable)
- Great fit for my chunky thigh DD
- Drys quickly
- Easy to stuff
- Great colors and prints
- Just came out with new colors and prints! :)
- Cost $17.95 (sales sometimes buy 5 get 1 free)
- These are my favorite diapers no leaks no problems great fit great price!
- So far I have found no cons with these diapers. They are great all around.
Oh Katy --I have 1 of these diapers (Bluebird)
Kellys Closet
Pros
- Pocket diaper
- OS
- Stuffs in the front (I like this feature especially with runny poop) :)
- Easy to stuff
- Great colors
- Folds into self and snaps great for on the go!
- Cost $17.97
- Snaps only
- Doesn't fit as well as other diapers seems to be on the small side, I have it all the way unsnapped for my 8 month old.
- I really wanted to like this diaper but with it being on the small size I do not think it will last through potty training. I also have had it leak several times. :(
Evolution Diapers - Ion
Kellys Closet
- Pocket Diaper
- Side snapping
- OS (internal adjustments (easy)
- Easy to stuff
- Liner takes forever to dry though
- Trim diaper
- Made from recycled bottles very soft material inside and out!
- Great colors and prints
- I have 1 of these diapers in cherry blossom
- Cost $19.99
- I like this diaper especially for summer bc it is a cooler fabric and with the bamboo insert it is not as bulky. The insert is small though seems to hold a lot but don't think it would last through the night or for a heavy wetter. I have had it leak on occasion.
Babykicks
Kellys Closet
- Pocket diaper
- Side snapping
- OS
- Difficult to stuff Wide at the back skinny at the front it is a front stuffing diaper.
- Linner takes forever to dry
- Diaper takes forever to dry
- Inside of diaper not as soft as others
- only 5 colors
- I have 2 of these diapers (I have blue and white multicolored snaps)
- Cost $20.50 ( I received both of these free as promo from kellysclost.com) I love free diapers!
- Not a good fit for a chunky thigh baby I have the rise snaps all the way unsnapped and am at times on the last snaps on the waist I don't think this diaper will make it through potty training. It takes twice as long to dry and is difficult to stuff not my favorite.
Knickernappies
Kellys Closet
- Pocket diaper
- Side snapping
- OS
- Easy to stuff
- Quick drying
- Soft diaper inside and out
- several cute colors
- I have 1 of these diapers (in violet which online looks dark it is actually a pale purple.)
- Cost $21.97
- Fits well, I only wish it didn't leak! Otherwise a good diaper is slimmer bc of side snapping but tends to leak around the legs!
Rumparooz
The Green Nursery
- Pocket diaper
- Hook and loop (also comes in snaps)
- OS
- Easy to stuff
- Liners even snap together when u need to use both
- Quick drying
- Soft diaper inside and out
- Several cute colors and prints
- I have 1 of these diapers (I have amethyst)
- Cost $23.95
- I just recently purchased this diaper I love it so far very soft, easy to stuff, pretty colors, no leaks.
Blueberry
Kellys Closet
- Pocket diaper
- Snaps
- OS
- Easy to stuff
- Larger liner
- Soft diaper in and out
- Several cute colors and prints
- I have 1 of these diapers (pink lemonade)
- Cost $23.97
- Good diaper no leaks quick drying, if you line dry i suggest throwing in dryer for a few mins to make inside soft and fluffy again. Good fit for baby.
Kawaii
Kellys Closet
- Pocket diaper
- Hook and loop
- OS
- Easy to stuff
- Soft diaper in and out
- Cute colors
- I have 1 of these diapers (received free from Kelly's closet promo)
- Cost $9.95
- Inexpensive diaper, no leaks, seems to be holding up good, fits well so far a good diaper. Not made in the US though! Does not seem to be made as well as other diapers but still a good diaper and less expensive.
Happy Heinys
Kellys Closet
- Pocket Diaper
- Snaps (also comes in Hook and loop)
- OS
- Easy to stuff
- Soft diaper in and out
- Cute colors and prints (I have Bubblegum)
- I have 1 of these diapers
- Cost $18.97
- Only had leaks a couple times, wish the liner fit in diaper better seems too long for diaper. Seems to fit baby good and plenty of growing room.
