Frequently Asked Questions

Washing Cloth Diapers

• What’s the Best Cloth Diaper Detergent? (Guidelines & Recommendations!)
• How to Clean Your Washing Machine: A 7-Step Plan for Cloth Diaper Parents
• Laundry Detergents Without Optical Brighteners: Are They Better?
• 5 Ways to Make Cloth Diaper Laundry Easier!
• How (and When) to Strip Cloth Diapers
• How to Hand Wash Cloth Diapers [Step-by-Step]
• Poop Changes After Starting Solids [Prepare Yourself!]
• Is Vinegar Safe for Cloth Diapers?
• Can Cloth Diapers Be Washed With Other Laundry?
• Washing Cloth Diapers in Hard Water or Soft Water: What’s the Big Deal?

Cloth Diaper Reviews & Recommendations

• Mama Koala Reusable Menstrual Pads: Worth The Switch?
• 3 Overnight Cloth Diapers that Actually Work! (And One Nighttime Diaper Hack) 2024
• 2024 Cloth Diaper Community Choice Awards
• The Cloth Diaper Community Choice Awards: Get Involved
• Three Best Reusable Swim Diapers of 2024
• Cloth Diaper Sprayer 2024 Buying Guide
• MG Baby Cloth Diaper Review (Buyer Beware!)
• Best Wet Bag for Cloth Diapers Buying Guide (Top Picks for 2023)
• Best Mini Washing Machine for Cloth Diapers in 2023
• Mama Koala Cloth Diaper Inserts Review: You Won’t Believe Their Score!
• Best Backpack Diaper Bags for Cloth Diapers (2023)
• Bungies Diapers Review (UPDATED!)
• Which Cloth Diapers Are Best (For Beginners & Pros!)
• Charlie’s Soap and Cloth Diapers (the Truth!)
• Cloth Diaper Storage and Organization Ideas (Cute and Functional!)
• AMP Swim Diaper Review
• GroVia Hybrid Cloth Diapers Review
• Backpack Diaper Bag VS. Tote: Which is Best for Cloth Diapers?
• Mama Koala Swim Diaper Review: Do They Work?
• Abundance Naturally Baby Balm Review
• Mother Ease Bedwetter Pant Review
• Bumworks Cloth Diaper Toilet Sprayer Review
• SmarterFresh Cloth Diaper Sprayer Review
• Kanga Care Rumparooz Reviews: One-Size and OBV One-Size
• Mama Koala 3.0 Cloth Diaper Review: How Do They Compare?
• Target Cloth Diapers: Hits and Misses
• Wink Diapers Organic All-in-One Review
• Mama Koala Cloth Diaper Covers Review: Worth the Hype?
• Best Baby Wipes Warmers
• Tree Hugger Cloth Pads Review

Potty Training

• Best Training Pants for Toddlers (Daytime): Top Picks for 2023
• My 5 Potty Training Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
• Thirsties Potty Training Pants Review (Updated)

Saving Money on Cloth Diapers

• Buying Diapers on Prime Day 2024
• Black Friday Cloth Diaper Sales (2023)
• Cloth Diaper Sales, Coupons, and Deals
• How to Make DIY Cloth Diaper Liners
• Free Cloth Diapers for Low-Income Families (Cloth Diaper Bank Info)
• How to Repair A Diaper (Applecheeks)
• Sewing Patterns for Cloth Diapers
• How to Sew an AIO Cloth Diaper: DIY Tutorial
• What Materials Should I Use To Make Cloth Diapers?
• The 5 Cheapest Cloth Diaper Systems
• Homemade Baby Wipe Solution: Cheap, Clean, and Soothing Recipes
• Earth Day Cloth Diaper Sales (2024)
• Your Guide to Saving Money With Used Cloth Diapers
• Do You Really Save Money Using Cloth Diapers?

Cloth Diapers for Beginners

• Cloth Diaper Fit: Preventing Leaks and Keeping Your Baby Comfortable
• Mastering Cloth Diaper Covers: How to Reuse and Maintain Them Effectively
• 2023 Cloth Diaper Community Choice Award Winners
• How to Choose the Right Cloth Diaper Inserts (Solved!)
• Is Cloth Diapering a Newborn Worth It? The Math and Other Considerations
• How to Put on A Diaper so It Doesn’t Leak
• 10 Reasons Not to Use Cloth Diapers
• How Do You Stuff a Pocket Diaper? (A-Z)
• What are Fitted Cloth Diapers?
• Are Cloth Diapers Better for the Environment? It Depends on YOU (and Your Waste Management)!
• The Guide to Cloth Diaper Lingo (Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms)
• The Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable Diapers Battle: 12 Rounds, 1 winner!
• Can You Learn to Cloth Diaper in a Facebook Group?
• What are All-in-One Cloth Diapers? And Are They Any Good?

FAQ

• How Many Cloth Diapers Do I Need?
• What’s the Best Cloth Diaper Detergent? (Guidelines & Recommendations!)
• 3 Overnight Cloth Diapers that Actually Work! (And One Nighttime Diaper Hack) 2024
• How Do I Prep New Cloth Diapers?
• What is RLR Laundry Treatment (and Is It Good for Cloth Diapers)?
• How Do I Clean Cloth Diapers with Poop?
• Do I Need Special Clothes for Cloth Diapers?
• Babysitters and Cloth Diapers on Your Night Off
• Can You Use Cloth Diapers in Daycare?
• How to Store Dirty Cloth Diapers Between Washes
• Help! Why Do My Cloth Diapers Stink?
• How to Choose the Right Cloth Diaper Inserts (Solved!)
• Bamboo Vs. Charcoal Bamboo: Are They the Same Thing?
• How to Tell if a Cloth Diaper is Wet? (This Trick Works!)
• What is Cloth Diaper Wicking?
• Can You Cloth Diaper Your Newborn in the Hospital?
• What are Flat Cloth Diapers?
• What is Cloth Diaper Stew?
• What Causes Ammonia Smell In Cloth Diapers? And How Do I Fix it?
• What are Dryer Balls? And How Do they Work?
• Are Swim Diapers Necessary? Can I Just Use a Diaper Cover?
• How Do I Cloth Diaper My Heavy Wetter?
• How (and When) to Strip Cloth Diapers
• What are Hybrid Cloth Diapers?
• Will Meconium Ruin Cloth Diapers?
• How Do You Stuff a Pocket Diaper? (A-Z)
• What is Microfiber (And Do You Want it in Your Cloth Diapers)?
• What is Zorb (And Do You Want it in Your Cloth Diapers)?
• Is it Too Late to Start Cloth Diapering my Toddler?
• How to Ask for Cloth Diapers at A Baby Shower Without Being Awkward
• What are Cloth Diaper Liners? (Don’t Be Fooled!)
• Can Cloth Diapers Go in the Dryer?
• Homemade Cloth Diaper Detergent
• How Long Do Cloth Diapers Last? And How to Extend Their Life!
• What are the Best Cloth Diapers on Amazon? (Updated!)
• Choosing the Right Types of Cloth Diapers: Styles, Sizes & Brands
• How to Fold a Prefold Diaper: 7 Folds to Make You a Pro!
• What are Prefold Diapers?
• Sized vs One Size Cloth Diapers: Why You May Want to Consider Both!
• 8 Unexpected Benefits of Cloth Diapers & 5 Downsides
• Is Cornstarch Safe for Diaper Rash (and Cloth Diapers)?
• Cloth Diapers on Sezzle (Info and a List of Retailers)
• Vaccines and Cloth Diapers (Rotavirus & More!)
• How Do I Clean Used Cloth Diapers?
• How Do I Travel With Cloth Diapers? 7 Tips and Tricks
• What’s the Difference Between Boy and Girl Diapers? [Solved!]
• Is Vinegar Safe for Cloth Diapers?
• Can Cloth Diapers Be Washed With Other Laundry?
• What is a Double Gusset Cloth Diaper? (With Pictures)
• Are Soap Nuts Safe for Cloth Diapers? (The Truth!)
• What are Diaper Pods?
• How, When, and What Cloth Diaper Fasteners to Use
• What’s a Snappi and How Do You Use It?
• How Long Can You Leave a Cloth Diaper On?
• Will Vaseline Ruin Cloth Diapers?
• What’s a Safe Diaper Cream for Cloth Diapers?
• Why is Cloth Diaper Laundry So Difficult?
• How to Cloth Diaper in an Apartment
• What are Pocket Diapers? And Are They Any Good?
• Microfiber Vs. Microfleece: What’s the Difference?
• What’s a Monthly Cloth Diaper Subscription Box, and is it Worth It?
• How Much Detergent Should I Use To Clean My Cloth Diapers?
• Washing Cloth Diapers in Hard Water or Soft Water: What’s the Big Deal?
• Wool Covers for Cloth Diapers
• What are All-in-Two Cloth Diapers?
• Diaper Covers VS Pocket Diapers: What’s the Difference?
• Are Cloth Diapers Sanitary?
• Do You Have to Wash Pocket Diapers After Every Use?
• Hook and Loop Vs. Snaps: Which Closure is Best?
• What’s The Problem With Fluff Love University Recommendations?
• Do I Need to Use Calgon Water Softener When I Wash Cloth Diapers?

Cloth Diaper Brands

• Cloth Diapers Made in China: Not All Are Created Equal!
• Green Mountain Diapers: What You Need to Know!
• North American Cloth Diapers

Troubleshooting

• Replacing Elastics in bumGenius Cloth Diapers (Tutorial)
• How to Do a Cloth Diaper Swish Test for Detergent Build-Up
• Cloth Diapering Tips for Hesitant Dads and Caregivers: Getting Everyone on Board
• Diaper Rash: Causes, Prevention, and When to Consult a Pediatrician
• Help! Why Do My Cloth Diapers Stink?
• Are Your Cloth Diapers Leaking? Here’s Why!
• Cloth Diapers Leaving Marks on Your Baby’s Skin? Read This Now!
• Ammonia Diaper Rash: Causes, Treatment & Prevention (with Pictures)
• Cloth Diapers and Diarrhea: Here’s What to Do
• Maggots in Cloth Diapers
• Mold on Cloth Diapers: Removal and Prevention
• Removing Stains from Cloth Diapers (Poop, Creams & More!)

Cloth Diaper Accessories

• Cloth Wipes For Baby: A Simple (But Complete) Guide

Special Needs & Older Kids

• Cloth Diapers for Special Needs Children and Teens

baby shower & registry

• Best Cloth Diaper Gifts for Showers, Sprinkles & Diaper Parties
• What’s a Diaper Party? [And How to Throw One!]

Parenting

• Ten 3-Year-Old Diaper Change Strategies To Stay Sane
• Why Do Toddlers Hate Diaper Changes? (& Solutions!)

The Basics

• Newborn Cloth Diapering: A Guide for Beginners
• Winter Cloth Diapering: What’s Different?
• How to Choose the Right Cloth Diaper Inserts (Solved!)

Reusable Home

• After Cloth Diapers: 21 Reusable Products For Your Home & How Much You Can Save!

Traveling

• The Ultimate Guide to Using Cloth Diapers While Camping