How many cloth diapers is too many?

We recommend you keep a stash of cloth diapers between 30-40 diapers. For most babies, that is a sufficient amount that will keep everyone happy. Remember, you can always buy a few more if needed!

How many cloth diapers do you need?

That total will vary on your baby’s age, your laundry habits, and the types of cloth diapers you use, but we recommend a minimum of 36 for newborns, 24 for infants, and 20 for toddlers.

How many cloth diapers do you need for part time?

In general, I would recommend having enough diapers for two and half days and wash every other day. If you are using covers and inserts, start with 15 – 20 inserts and 3 – 4 covers. If you like pockets or All in One diapers, then start with 15 – 20 pocket diapers or AIO’s.

What percent of parents use cloth diapers?

The survey found that only approximately one in ten parents (9\%) with children in diapers (ages 0-2 years) use or have used cloth diapers. This number represents a substantial minority of the parenting population.

Why do people wear cloth diapers and plastic pants?

Because people need or want to wear cloth diapers and plastic pants. Some people wear them for incontinence, and some people (like me) have a diaper fetish. Personally I prefer plastic backed disposable diapers, but everybody has their preferences, and the reason why I wear them is simply because I like wearing them.

What kind of diapers did you use for your children?

All four of my children were diapered with cotton diapers. I usually used pins and polyester or nylon pants, not rubber. (Don’t think I have seen rubber diaper pants since the last 1960s.)

Are rubber pants bad for baby’s bottom?

Rubber pants aren’t as confining or constricting as rubber gloves mind you… they’re more loose-fitting, baggy, and more plasticy, but still, they were bad for producing a hot greenhouse effect on baby’s bottom, but using plain cloth diapers without waterproof panties would be disastrous. Well, actually, I probably did wear them back in the day!

Do you wear plastic or rubber pants when in nappies?

When in nappies I always wear plastic or Rubber pants. Very occasionally I will wear traditional terry nappy squares kite fold. Plastic or rubber pants then become essential. I will sometimes have leaks at night so I decided to try these diaper covers, which are actually vinyl and not plastic or rubber.