How to Prepare to Use Cloth Diapers

Although most parents opt to use plastic diapers, using cloth means having soft cotton next to your baby's skin.

Things You'll Need

  • Changing Pads
  • Cloth Diapers
  • Diaper Changing Tables
  • Baby Wipes
  • Diaper Pins
  • Diaper-rash Ointments

Instructions

    • 1

      Decide whether you want to wash your own or hire a company to do it for you.

    • 2

      Pick a service, if that's the route you choose. They'll come to your house once or twice a week to pick up the dirty diapers and bring in the clean ones.

    • 3

      Buy 8 to 10 diaper wraps. Pins are mostly passé - you'll affix these plastic covers with Velcro to keep your baby's diaper from leaking.

    • 4

      Set up your diapering supplies - changing table, wraps, wipes, ointment - well in advance of your due date so you're ready to go when your baby comes home.

    • 5

      If you plan to launder your own, buy six dozen diapers and a big diaper pail. Line it with a trash bag and stock up on baby-safe detergent.

    • 6

      Buy some disposables as a backup, no matter what your intentions. Use them on trips or if something goes wrong with your cloth supply.

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