Reddit mentions: The best cloth diaper covers

To be honest the insides of the diaper haven't changed all that much. The real difference is in the outside cover.

There are four main types of diaper insides

1. what you linked, the flat diaper or nappy. A simple square of fabric that is folded in various origami-esque folds around the baby and either pinned or snappi-ed in place then covered with a waterproof wrap or cover. Flats are one size fits all and very economical. If you can fold a decent paper airplane, you can fold a flat. I love my flats for the newborn stage as they are AMAZING at catching all that poo but now by the time I've gotten my flat ready my my toddler has gotten up, walked away and peed on the floor. At this stage they really need to be folded in advance (while baby is sleeping so he doesn't "help" you with them)
   
   
2. the Prefold diaper. As the name suggests these are basically large flat diapers that have been prefolded by the manufacturer. They are extremely absorbent and much easier to use than a flat. here's a great article going into more detail on prefolds
   
   
3. the Fitted diaper. This style of diaper removes all need to fold and pin diapers, and so is super convenient for wiggly little babies that like to dance during diaper changes. The elastics around the legs and across the back help this style of diaper to easily contain the most explosive of poos. For older babies there are Several. Different. brands. Available that are perfect for overnight use. the main disadvantage of fitteds is the price, on the cheap end they are about $10 each but can run for as much as $30 a diaper
   
   4)The Rectangular diaper insert. Simply lay these inserts inside a cover or stuff inside a pocket diaper. Super convenient but sadly not as absorbent as a trifolded prefold diaper or as great at containment as a flat. These are best for older children with solid-er poos, it is often necessary to double up thinner inserts to provide adequate absorption for heavy wetters. Great budget option for moms on the go who need something that takes literally three seconds to put on.
   
   
   
   
   There are also four main styles for the outside of the diaper.
   
   
   
   
   
4. the simple cover, something like the Thirsties duo wrap or the Bummis super whisper wrap. These are simple water resistant exteriors that are placed over top of the absorbent diaper insert. They work great in combination with flats, prefolds, fitteds and inserts and are easily the most versatile of the diaper cover options. Most covers are made from a water resistant fabric called PUL, but it is also possible to get them in naturally water resistant fabrics like Wool
   
   
5. The Pocket diaper, this is what most people think of when they say modern cloth diaper. there are expensive brands like Bumgenius, Apple Cheeks, blueberry and AMP
   And discount brands Imagine Baby, Happy flute and Alva Baby. Stuff the pocket with a rectangular insert, a prefold or a flat diaper and then it is as simple as snapping the diaper on the baby. Like flats these diapers require a bit of prep, after washing it is necessary to take a few minutes to stuff the diapers. But once they are stuffed they become an easy diaper for daycares, cloth resistant relatives and babies that wont stay still long enough for an old school diaper.
   
   
   
6. All in Two diapers are really similar to pocket diapers but instead of stuffing a small pocket you just snap an insert onto the shell. Popular brands include grovia hybrids, best bottoms and Soft bums. These diapers are extremely convenient however its hard to customize absorbency and the proprietary systems can be quite expensive.
   
   
7. All in One diapers. These diapers have it all together in one package, no folding, stuffing or snapping required. Just take the diaper off the line and put it on the baby. Mainstream brands and discount brands are available. the only downsides with AIOs is that they are expensive, can be hard to wash and take a very long time to dry.
   
   
   
   

North shore medical has a wide selection of adult diaper specifically for bed wetting. And their stuff is the most bang for your buck, in terms of med supply grade diapers.

https://www.northshorecare.com/

If having ABDL branded stuff isn't an issue tykables overnights are a great recommendation. They can definitely keep up with anything you could put out at night. Combine with plastic pants and your good to go. Their soft plastic too, so that might help with irritation.

https://tykables.com/products/overnights-adult-diapers

If you need links to something from Amazon that's completely cloth, I can get you links for those too.

Happy Endings Teen / Adult Hook &... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078B3CDCR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

These are some of the best cloth ones that I've personally tried. They include one soaker per an order for free and multi packs are avalibe from the same seller. Personally I'm not a bed wetter, but would recommend stuffing with more then one pad, just to be on the safe side.

Also, the cloth shelled ones I linked might be a good substitute if you can't ware plastic pants. PLU is soft on skin and watertight. And they can be used as a diaper cover if you still want to use a disposable underneath.

Best of luck with finding something that works for you, and feel free to ask any questions about other AB stuff if you need to. It's not uncommon for people with incontinence issues to use ABDL stuff, because it's usually the best quality you can get. (Hence Northshore started supplying it)

IIRC there was a post about a local med supply in someone's town stocking ABDL diapers per other customers request, because they held more and had better odor control.

Oh, one more thing. All of the major ABDL companies have sample sizes packs. They have different cuts and sizes from brand to brand. So, it's a good idea to try before you buy.

One more honorable mention.
https://us.abuniverse.com/

The only reason I haven't listed them higher, is I don't know anyone with bedwetting that uses them personally. They do have overnight products though and I love them for general use.

> Now that I'm mostly out of the first trimester woods, I'm anxious to start making some progress on the house and nursery and buying some baby things, but I feel like it's still too early for a lot of that.

I know that feeling! Yay on almost being out of the 1st trimester though!

I found what kept me mostly happy on the "I want to buy baby things but maybe it's still ridiculously early...?" front was to start sale shopping and building my registry. I told myself that if I found a really great deal on something I knew I wanted/needed for baby I'd go ahead and get it. And so far I haven't seen too many amazing sales. I got a car seat and a pack 'n' play on Black Friday. And since I've gotten a couple of diaper covers and prefolds but that's about it.

If you're planning to cloth diaper the Thirsties Duo Wrap cover in size 1 color Aqua is on sale right now on Amazon. It's $8 instead of the standard ~$13.

There is a white noise machine/baby soother that all the registry lists like lucies seem to like that's on sale right now. It's almost 50% off which is pretty nice.

But yeah so that's what I've been doing. Then when I buy things I don't feel silly because I can tell myself, and mostly my husband, "but I saved 50% by buying it now!"

ETA: Some other sales I've seen if you're interested: Carter's is having their twice a year "big sale."

Hi. Wow I can read how much you're hurting. I'm really, really sorry you're having such a hard time.

I read through your post history and it's super clear that you love your kids. Even considering the heartbreaking decision to place your children in foster care shows how selfless and loving you are.

A couple things, beyond what other people have mentioned...

1. Have you considered calling a local church? You mentioned in one of your posts about wanting to get closer to God. If that's really what you want, reaching out to a church to help you get back on your feet could be a good idea. If religion ends up not being your jam, that's okay too, but I can't imagine someone denying you and your kids help. I don't always think religion is the answer (I know it's not for me), but I have also turned to God as a sort of crutch through hard times, not knowing what else to do.
   
   
2. Definitely reach out to CPS. You are so overwhelmed that you really can't do this on your own. If there are resources available, they'll be able to direct you to them. I know you are afraid of losing your children and I don't know enough about you or your situation to know if that's valid or not, but for the sake of this conversation, let's assume it is. Your worst fear is losing your children, right? But let me reassure you - even if you did, it would be temporary. You seem like a hard-working woman who has hit rock bottom and you're struggling. You don't seem abusive. You lack a support system. If your children were placed into a temporary foster home, it would only be to allow you to get a solid job and get stable again so that you'd be prepared to raise your kids at a later date. I'm not saying this is easy.. this hurts. What I am saying is that how you're living right now isn't working and something needs to change... And CPS will help.you navigate that change with the ultimate goal to keep your family together.
   
   
3. You seem extremely depressed and anxious. I don't know what resources are available for you, but please ask CPS about what you can do to get help for this. You won't be able to be the best mom you can be when you're suffering so much on the inside. <3
   
   
4. What's the water situation at your house? Could you use cloth diapers? For two kids, it would require around two loads of laundry every two days plus soap. You could probably even get /r/assistance to help you. Edit: Do you have any old T-shirts to make into diapers? Here is another example. Diaper covers can be as cheap as $7 each... You could need as few as 2 to get the job done (although it would be a pinch.. but let's face it, you're in a pinch). If you have T-shirts to sacrifice, you could have your diaper problems taken care of for the rest of forever (or until you get your kids into daycare and they probably require disposable) for just $14.
   
   
5. Are you actively looking for a job? A daycare?
   
   
6. I remember you posted about daily activities with your kids! Good for you! Would you like some tips on potty training? If you have your diaper situation under control, then no worries, but if this is something you want to tackle, I can send you a digital copy of the book "Oh Crap! Potty Training". My daughter is 22m and is speech delayed, but I was still able to potty train her and she picked up the word "pee pee". My daughter is also mostly night trained (one accident a week). I don't want to add to your stress level, so maybe keep this idea on the back burner until you've reached out to CPS and have less to worry about.
   
   EDIT: 7) What is the terrain like where you live? Super flat? Super hilly? The thought of you trying to get a car seems unsurmountable right now, but what if you got a bike, maybe with a bike trailer for your kids to be towed in? Would you be able to use it to find a job? Trying to save/find a bicycle seems like an easier feat than a car, if you'd be able to use it.
   
   EDIT: 8) The next time you get some money, buy lots of rice, bags of beans (like, the dried out kind, in all different varieties), split peas, and lentils. Cooking them from dried form is super cheap (like $2/bag) and you can spice everything up differently and throw in some carrots, corn, and peas if you have them. You'll be sooooo sick of them, but they'll keep you full and the bean/rice combo is a compete protein.
   
   
   But really, I just want to applaud you for how much you want to turn things around. It takes a very strong and self-aware person to be in your shoes and be able to be receptive to asking for help.

Dad nerd time!

The gist of it is you've got an outer diaper that keeps clothing dry, and then an insert inside to soak up all the waste. I would recommend getting mostly pre-fold inserts, several outer covers, and then some pocket diapers for overnight.

Outer Diaper

Most of the ones we use are a simple water-proof outer shell. There are buttons arrayed all over it that let you size it to your baby over time. This is the piece that (usually) holds everything in and keeps clothing dry. There's also little pockets you can stuff diapers into if you'd like.


Pre-Fold Inserts

We mostly use what are called Pre-Folds which are just little squares of absorbent cloth. You wrap them around baby and then clasp them together with a little rubber thing that grips the fabric.

We also have a few pre-folds that have become too small. Now we simply fold them up into long rectangles and insert them into our pocket diapers (more on that soon)


Fitted Inserts

Some inserts are 'fitted' which just means they have buttons all over them. You don't have to use a clasp or fold them at all, you just put them on and snap them in place. They're slightly easier to use than the pre-folds but not by much.


Pocket Diapers

These are pretty cool and very absorbent. The only draw-back to them is the cover is directly exposed to pee/poop so you can't use it over and over like with the others. They're basically a normal cover but they're soft on the inside and will be put directly on the baby. There's a pocket inside them where you insert an absorbent pad. They do a surprisingly good job of wicking all of the moisture to the insert and off of the baby's skin.


Pocket Hybrid Diapers

These are like normal pocket diapers but they come with an insert sewn in to the. You can throw these on the baby by themselves and they will work just fine. We like to put an extra insert inside them to make them even more absorbent and we use them for overnight diapers.


Renting Diapers

It surprised me that this was an option, but it turned out to be really effective for us when our baby was brand new. Newborns grow fast, and they'll get too big for your newborn diapers pretty quickly. Renting some newborn diapers initially helped a lot and it wasn't as gross as it sounded. The diaper company was very careful to clean the diapers and when we got them you couldn't tell they were used.


Wet Bags

Get two large wet bags for your house and several smaller ones to take out with you. You need two large ones for the house. When one becomes full and gets carted off to the laundry room you don't want to be stuck using your small wet-bags while the big one goes through the wash.


Cleaning the Diapers

This really isn't that bad if you've got your own washer and dryer. Our baby is breastfed so the poop was basically mustard. There's no solids in there at all; it just dissolves in the water. If you use formula things may be different for you, I'm honestly not sure how that affects baby stool. I can't imagine there's much solid poop at all either way.

• Cold rinse, no soap - Gets rid of all the poop
  
• Hot wash, with soap
  
• Second cold rinse
  
• Dry
  
  Your diapers should come with care instructions. We bought 'Charlie's Soap' which has worked out well for us. You might end up needing to get their whitener product if stains bother you.
  
  We do a load of diaper laundry every 2-3 days.
  
  
  That's the long and short of it I think. I really can't think of much of a reason to use disposable diapers beyond a lack of laundry facilities. If we didn't have a washer and dryer it would be way too cumbersome to keep up with. Cloth diapers are cheaper, more reliable, more absorbent, less wasteful, and not much more difficult to use. Don't be intimidated. Get some rentals for your first one or two months, get an idea of what you like and what your daily diaper process will be and then buy your own.

My father in law laughed in my face & said “I give it 21 days” before you quit.

We are going on to month 14 right now. I seriously wish I had bet him something because I could have totally gotten my kid a college fund or a car or something.

But in all seriousness. Cloth is by far & away my favorite. If you find the right support group (friends are the best/local community, Reddit is a great resource, I’m not a huge fan of fluff love university, tbh it’s kinda catty at times!) it’s even better!

As for diapers, we use mostly Alva pockets & mama koala diapers . They are relatively cheap compared to others & sold on amazon which makes it so much better.

We don’t mind our bumgenius pockets as well as bumgenius freetime all in one diapers, but their price is kinda crazy compared to the others that work just as well. (Also sold on amazon)

I wasn’t a huge fan of AIO because they take a while to dry.

For overnight we do either sustainablebabyish overnight or cloth-ezz workhorse fitted diapers & a cover . Love them both & he doesn’t leak!

As for other things — I love bumpkins wetbags wetbags. They are thick & durable as well as cute. & we use cloth wipes. Any of them work & just water. I’ve also learned you can wash disposables wipes & then when you are assembling diapers you can just pull them out & trash them then (so if you do disposables don’t worry).

Also - best thing I ever did was ease myself into cloth. So we started with disposables until my son was big enough for one size diapers. Then we did cloth only while we were home & during the day. & then we did it all daytime hours. & then we did 24/7/365. But it was a comfort thing to figure out leaks & just diapers, but also how to pack a diaper bag!


Sorry for the long post!

Hi! So I was in the same pickle as you, really wanted to do cloth but with the washer/dryer situation I was worried it would end up costing us even more. So I investigating the most effective way to hand wash. I use a mobile hand washer with prefold diapers. The AIOs will not work with my method for several reasons but I don't like AIOs anyways, namely because you have to wash both parts every single time you use them. Prefolds + cover, you can reuse the covers a few times before washing. Plus, prefolds are much cheaper, softer, and I think the sizing lasts longer. You can also fold them many different ways to find the best (read: cleanest) fit because every baby is different!

I have 27 prefolds and 7 covers, I believe. This is just enough so that I don't completely run out of diapers by the time the clean ones finish drying on the rack, if I'm leaving the washing til the last minute (usually like every 1.5 - 2 days, but it's better to wash them every day). It takes 10 minutes of plunging in a 5-gallon bucket and maybe another 5-10 minutes of wringing out with cold water. I find it to be kind of meditative and if you get into the plunging it is a good work out, too.

After I bought the plunger I realized I'd need a better detergent solution, too, because I need roughly a cap's worth of detergent each time I do this, which is at least 5 times/week, plus our regular laundry. This is another reason AIOs won't work. The laundry soap I made contains Borax, which will mess with the elasticity of the diapers (the prefold covers, too, but that's okay because I usually just wash those with a bar of laundry soap, Felsnaptha, soak in cold, and throw them in the dryer during our weekly/ twice weekly wash of clothes). Very very cheap to make, 20 cents/gallon.

Oh yeah, and I just throw the prefold diapers in the washer & dryer with the rest of the laundry whenever we do that, whether or not they're dirty (actually, if they're dirty, I still give them a quick wash/rinse anyway, I don't want them yucking up our clothes). They take up almost no room and it keeps them softer.

Washer
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003SQ7I5S/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Diapers:
4 packs of these -
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AJXY1U/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i07?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1 of these (super deluxe, was a gift, sooooo soft) -
http://www.amazon.com/BabyKicks-Pack-Prefold-Diaper-Small/dp/B001NAAQPU/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1376071041&sr=1-1&keywords=baby+kicks+diapers
7 of these -
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AJXY1U/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i07?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1 pack snappis
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YWKWJO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Detergent recipe - http://theurbanfarmingguys.com/diy-laundry-soap-20-cents-a-gallon
Products -
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R4LONQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029XNTEU/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0063KXEIG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gerber Diaper Flats for Burp Cloths These are my absolute favorite burp cloths. They are thin, yet absorbent, so they're easy to pack in a diaper bag and they wash really well. They're super affordable too, like 14 for 10 I think?

Sophie the Giraffe Ugh. I have a love hate with this Giraffe. My son LOVED it, but we always lost it, therefore resulting in buying several of them. They are the most expensive, glorified chew toy, but they're easy for babies to get their mouths on.

Woombie If your baby is a swaddle baby, this thing is a life saver. You won't regret it. I like these the best because they have a zipper, no noisy velcro, no annoying snaps. I know you can find them Buy Buy Baby, Babies R Us, or Amazon. My FAVORITE swaddle! Once they have grown out of the wooombie or swaddle, I highly suggest the Zipadee Zip My son lived in this until about 13 months. I also never had to worry about blankets in his bed!

One last one.... Boon Silicon Teether Skip the mess of a mesh teether and buy this for your sanity. Super easy to clean and the perfect size. When my son was as little as 4 months and teething, we'd put a breast milk ice cube in this thing and he'd go to town. It's awesome.

We have loved any and all toys made by the company called Green toys because they are made from recycled materials and they are safe in the sense that there is no small parts, no chemicals in the plastic and if my son(s) chews on them I'm not worried. My Step-MIL actually introduced me to them and I am so glad they did. Amazon has a bunch just search "Green Toys".

http://www.amazon.com/aden-anais-Muslin-Stroller-Blanket/dp/B00BMMOKYW/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1394632384&sr=1-1&keywords=aden+and+anais+stroller+blanket We have two of these blankets and I love them. They are the muslin cloth so keeps baby warm but not thick enough to overheat. Plus I love the fact that they are huge which makes them great to cover baby in the carseat or have a floor blanket.

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Birdseye-Count-Flatfold-Diapers/dp/B007VBYVVA/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1394632645&sr=1-1&keywords=gerber+cloth+diapers We used these when my oldest was an infant and using them again with my youngest. We primarily use them as burp clothes but we've also used them as wash clothes for cleaning hands and faces. I'm sure there many more uses for them--like turning them into cleaning rags when you no longer need them for baby purposes.

For toddler dishes we really like these http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HZBOFG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1VA53QENRTP66&coliid=I2TQV3KCX2FQSF. The same company makes bowls and sippy cups and I believe utensils (for spoons and forks we use a set made by Oxo). They are durable, and made from recycled materials. They are dishwasher safe I believe (idk because we don't currently have a dishwasher). My son has been known to throw them on the floor and in the sink and they have yet to crack/break. Definitely worth the money in my opinion. Amazon carries them and some Target stores do.

Great list! I'm throwing some links in here because they're so helpful - but I think we might both be fans of the same burp cloth. My son spit up A LOT. Alotalotalotalot. Even after a year. Like - LOTS of spit up. I had so many pretty burp cloths (and expensive! Lookin' at you Milkbarn, Copper Pearl, and Little Unicorn) and they basically NEVER got used. I finally packed them away a few weeks ago (my son is 15 months old). Anyway - I had about 30 of these Gerber Flatfold Birdeye cloth diapers and recommend them so hard. They're absorbent. Cheap. White so you can bleach them. And are great kitchen rags after baby outgrows them.

Also - boppy is great for bottle feeding too! Babies need to be positioned at the same height regardless and the boppy does the trick. Also great for tummy time and supported sitting when they get a bit older.

Assume that you'll go through 3 outfits/day in the newborn stage - up to 3 months or so. Figure out how often you are ok doing laundry, and that will help you figure out how many outfits you need. Sleep 'n plays are my personal favorite, but grab a bunch of onesies (short and long sleeve, assuming you're in the US) and a bunch of footed pants. Personally speaking, I HATE baby socks - they fall off too easily; footed pants solves that. Maybe a couple of rompers (one piece shorts/short sleeves) for extra hot days.

We never did newborn clothes - my kids were 7lbs 7oz and 6lbs 2oz. Consignment stores made it easy/budget friendly to grab a couple things in the next size up, so we'd have a couple things to get by while we purchased more.

For other things in the nursery (crib sheets, changing pad covers), 3 was our magic number. We figured one would be on the crib/pad, one would be in the laundry, and one would be clean in case kiddo barfed/pooped/peed on it.

For our August baby in New England, we also had four muslin blankets (47"x47") - that let us keep her covered, but not overheated.

Also, 15 or so cloth diapers worked best for us for burp cloths. A lot of the ones specifically marketed as burp cloths weren't very absorbent.

If you are having a boy, I'd recommend these for "air superiority," as my husband says. They work great for laying over baby's crotch during diaper changes and preventing "fountains."

I bought an Alva cover, but I don’t really like it. On the back of the PUL in the front, it has some fuzzy material that holds moisture and makes it difficult to reuse between washes. If you’re looking for cheap covers, I just got this one and it works great! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JL1F436/ref=mp_s_a_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518104919&sr=8-9&keywords=diaper%2Bcover&dpPl=1&dpID=5126ZPMQrPL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

If you’re okay to spend more, I find that I prefer aplix over snaps, thirsties duo wraps were great, but they’re sized and size 1 only fit my son to 4 months, and I also have an aplix Blueberry cover that’s super soft that I got secondhand.

I've loved using Rumparooz One Size covers (I used them with my newborns who were born at 7lbs...You can always add layers to bulk up the diaper so it fits correctly if your baby is on the smaller size, then adjust them as they grow to toddlers). I use OsoCozy prefolds with my Rumparooz covers. OsoCozy is similar/the same prefolds that many diaper washing services offer, so they're durable and great if you plan on diapering more kids in the future.

I also liked the Thirsties' newborn covers (duo wrap). Their bigger size didn't last very long (elastics relaxed quickly because mobile kids move a lot), but their newborn covers were fine.

If I have another kid, I want to try Rumparooz Lil' Joey AIO diapers. They're really soft...and AIO with newborns sounds nice and easy, lol!

I really wanted to do flats/prefolds with snappis. BUT, my husband really wanted to do pockets because of the simplicity of them. Since he does most of the laundry I agreed. Now we're 6 months in using the pocket diapers and I have to agree, I really love how simple and straightforward they are. We have never had issues with leaks or blow-outs, and stuffing them is easy. These are my favorites of what we've tried: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Being-Adjustable-Eco-Friendly-Waterproof/dp/B07D4F4728?th=1

We did disposables the first month too.

As far as medical benefits, when open enrollment rolls around before each birth, make sure you select a plan that covers a birth+stay in the maternity ward as one visit, rather than as a series of nightly stays. We paid $700 copays for each mutli-day stay vs. copays of $700/night. Also, post-birth wellness checks should have no copay.

As for diapers, we spent about $150 total on diapers by using cloth diapers. (Note: I am hesitant to recommend this if both parents work, there is a LOT of laundry in your future if you go this way.)

1. Inserts like Dandelion Diapers Organic Prefolds - Bamboo and Cotton Blend Eco-Friendly Prefold Diapers - Compare to Osocozy - Dozen 12-Pack - Size 3 Infant Pinless Prefold https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XU5KUK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FiBdAbB9PX3CQ
   
2. Covers like Rumparooz One Size Cloth Diaper Cover Snap, Charlie https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HBYOE3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nlBdAbPVDYZQW
   
3. Liners like GroVia BioLiners Unscented Diaper Liners, 200 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00483GAJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UmBdAbXWVM69P
   
4. Snaps for the inserts, wipes, and hand sanitizer; you're set.
   
   We ended up using disposable for our second kid and - wow - about $30/month for up to 3 years. My wife, who stays at home with the kiddos - decided that the covers had stretched too far and she wasn't up for round two. We had planned for multiple kids and reusable diapers throughout; then reality hit. YMMV.
   
   Also, hit up consignmnet sales for kids' clothes. It's insane how fast they'll go through them. Good deals on clothes for, say a 6-month old who isn't going to get their clothes dirty anyway.
   
   It's pretty easy to set up a 529 college savings plan; it's somewhat more difficult to get the grandparents on board to donate to it.

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it-- you've only inspired more questions though!

>we use a regular laundry hamper that lets air circulate.

Do you line the hamper with anything? or just use the built in sack that comes with it?

>No Preps are microfiber wth a microfleece top layer and are their most absorbent.

Thanks! This is great info

> You can also use a prefold in the shell

Does this go between the shell and the snap-in soaker insert? What is the use case for this? Do you use them every time or only during times when it seems like its needed?

>We have used GroVia shells on my baby since he was about 12 lbs,

>When my baby was an infant, we used g-Diapers and prefolds with thirsties covers.

This seems to include the diapers and covers, are the pre-folds you mention the same as the GroVia ones you mention?

>For the quantity of covers, plan to have enough covers for the entire day of diapers, just in case they get soiled and you can't re-use them after each change.

And just how many is that exactly would you say? I've heard up to 9?

It definitely meant the poop creeped to the edges more but they're double gusset and the inner one went but not the outer. And yes! 9m is not bad at all. Luckily, we also had to go up bc he outgrew them quick. We had to use the size two thirsties by around 10/11m

They say 35 lbs for the babygoal but idk, by the time he was like 20 lbs it was a no go. He's also very long though.

ETA. These are the exact ones we bought/use:

Babygoal Baby Cloth Diaper Covers for Boys, Adjustable Reusable Washable 6pcs Diaper Covers for Fitted Diapers and Prefolds, Baby Shower Gift Sets 6DCF02 https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00RFGZ6XS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WPMMDbTVBND09

We honestly bought Alva's through Amazon and they have held up better than most of our other diapers. We used pockets and the prints are pretty cute. Our son is now almost 2 and a half and he can still fit into them for night time and naps, though he started to toilet train himself about a month ago. Alva Diapers

Thank you this is very helpful! Here is what I have picked out so far. Could someone tell me if I am even on the right track with these?

Are these pockets or all in ones? or is that the same thing?

These I can use under a cover or as in insert for a pocket one, is that right?

If I got the two sets above and 6 different types of covers, would that be a good start for a newborn?

I would also need wipes, would I need the pins/fasteners for these types?

Thanks!

For disposable diapers, we use and like this brand: https://www.babyadvisor.org/best-biodegradable-diapers/#Nature

We're on the third size up now, and have had pretty minimal blowouts. Really happy with them.

My wife was interested in doing cloth if it wasn't too much, but we don't have a washer which makes it harder. We use these for night time, and they work AMAZINGLY. Like kid goes through 1 or 2 the entire night (<3 months old) compared to like 4+ diaper changes. If we had our own washer/drier and didn't have to pay ~$4 a load, I'd probably say screw the single use diapers. Which I was not expecting honestly.

I use cloth wipes. Plain cotton ones are better than flannel because flannel tends to be too linty imo—at least until they've been washed like a thousand times. Most of the time, we use just plain water. This is the wipe solution we'd use when he was really little and his bum would get irritated more easily—it is soap-free. I got these wipes [they say flannel, but they're not like the thick flannel that others are—they're like single ply cotton]. They aren't in stock anymore, but these ones are similar for a similar price. We got about 45 of them, and then we also have about 20 of the thicker more what I'd consider flannel to be [the linty ones] wipes.

If you have soft cotton fabric because you're crafty or if you have receiving blankets that are 100% cotton, you can make your own wipes by cutting them to size [usually about 6" squares is a decent size] with pinking sheers or by overlocking or serging the edges so they don't fray. I made about half of kiddo's receiving blankets into wipes. They're also useful as hankies :)

Check your local Facebook market place for preloved diapers. To get a few used and play around with what you think will work best.

I’m in 7 weeks of cloth diapering my 18 (almost 19) month old. We have pockets (Alva are my fave and fit the best in our stash) — it ranges from China Cheapies , Alvababy and Moma Koala (these are smaller than Alva’s on my 27lbs toddler).

I mostly have microfiber (can’t go against the skin) with only 24 bamboo inserts <I need more!!!>. I’ve recently discovered Flour Sack Towels; check Walmart for them. I’ve been folding them for a boy and then wrapping around a microfiber insert and we’ve been lasting about 3hrs before needing a change.

At night we use Happy Flute Hemp Fitteds with an Alva cover (I purchased Happy Flute covers but they didn’t work for us).

I was gifted a bunch of pocket diapers and all in ones from my registry when I had a shower, but when it came time to actually diaper a newborn, they looked HUGE and uncomfortable.

I also didn't start cloth diapering until baby was a month old. That was just for my sanity.

I ordered a bunch of wraps and used store-bought Gerber diapers with a Snappi fastener. It took a few tries to figure out what folds worked best when she was bigger, but for the first few weeks I just folded the diaper in thirds and put it in the wrap.

Once baby was bigger and ready for daycare, I switched to the all in ones and I haven't looked back.

I have 15 diapers total now that I cycle through and that works for us (3-4 diapers used a day, washing every 2-3 days). I also use disposables at night or when traveling.

I have the same issues with cotton prefolds because cotton doesn't wick moisture away. You could try prefolds made of a different material such as hemp or bamboo. this brand has a cotton/bamboo blend I'm going to try soon. As for covers I recommend flips or rumparooz. You coul try fitteds but they're kind of pricey. I have some one size bamboo ones and they're about $15 each. It's good because they're really nice because the sized ones are about $10 each but I don't hAve to buy new ones with a one size.

Were considering going the wool route now because as of now for nighttime we use a a pocket stuffed with a microfiber and a hemp insert and that's fine for now but I'm wondering if it will continue to be. I thought wool was going to be a pain to wash but I've watched enough YouTube videos that it looks really easy. Probably the same amount of time it takes me doing regular diaper laundry and you don't have to wash them as much.

Eco Friendly, Baby Edition! More suggestions are welcome!

I'm due this winter (being induced in December), and these cloth diapers would be really green and really helpful! My mom used cloth diapers with us, and though they're a little more work, they don't put THAT much extra laundry into the wash cycle, and they save on ALL that waste that's created by baby diapers! Crazy! We do not intend to do cloth 100% of the time, but they'll be nice when baby has already had a poo that day, and we expect no more poo, so they'll be there for pee only. (How predictable is a poo cycle on a baby? We'll figure it out!)

We also want to make most of our own baby food, from local produce from a farmer's market, which cuts down on gas used to bring us our food and all the glass bottles used to store food. Here is a plastic set of little food containers.

I'm also breast feeding, so here are some breast milk storage bags. THAT'S SUPER GREEN, and cheap, because I'm not using all that awful formula.

Apologies in advance for the length of my response. I have no doubt someone will just send you a link for everything you need to know and it'll be awesome, but here's my personal experience, fwiw.

We got a bunch off of amazon that are ridiculously adjustable. They snap together in different ways for the adjustments, but they're basically just like disposables in how they go on and how the tabs snap to the front. Idk if links are allowed, but here's the specific ones we got:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7JW3GQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They come with a little cotton insert, but we discovered that it wasn't enough to contain the disasters that happened, so we also got additional liner thingies:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DDFOTFU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You take the diaper (the part that looks like a regular disposable), you lay the white cotton liner thingy that came with it, and the additional bamboo liner inside (just lay it in there, we don't mess with the pockets or anything), and then stick it on the kiddo.

We check more frequently than we had to with the disposables because it's less obvious if they're wet, but when it comes time to change, you can change like you normally do and then instead of throwing away the diaper you put it in a wet bag:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CA7LE7I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We just use disposable wipes and throw them away in a plastic bag if they're extra gross, or just wrapped in another wipe if they're just pee wipes. You can use cloth if you want, though, and then they'd go in the wet bag with the diapers and inserts. If there's poo, you can wipe it off into the toilet, or you can use a fancy sprayer that you attach to the waterline running to your toilet. It just stays connected to the toilet all the time and hangs up on the wall next to it. You turn it on when you need to use it. We bought one, and then almost never used it, fwiw:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017A7GRR0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The diapers and inserts stay in the wet bag until you've got a couple, then you do a load of laundry. We just stick them in the machine and basically run 2 cycles, both hot, because we don't have any kind of "sterilize" option on our machine. You can dry them in the dryer, or do a clothesline or something if you have option, time, and inclination.

They're bulky, and I recommend buying a few packs of them so you don't have little nakey ones running around while you're trying to get laundry done, but I feel like they're worth it.

Sorry for the million amazon links; no affiliation or anything, that's just where we do most of our shopping, ha!

Others have already recommended the cloth diapering subreddit, but to add my experience we didn't really cloth diaper the first few weeks despite having the supplies on hand just because we were in survival mode and extra laundry was out of the question. Then we moved on to pocket diapers (which have covers and inserts - the inserts absorb the pee) with liners. The liners seemed silly at first but they make life easier without being as expensive and wasteful as a full on disposable diaper. So no, totally not dumb to switch over at this point.

Now we only occasionally cloth diaper on weekends - lately we've either been travelling or dealing with a yeasty diaper rash and I've heard that yeast in a pain to remove from a cloth diaper so disposables it is. Day care requires disposables and I've never had luck with cloth diapers overnight (I probably could if I tinkered with it more, but I'm just not that committed).

I did the math at one point and even assuming we had paid for all the cloth diaper supplies ourselves (which we didn't thanks to our registry) we would have broken even on costs just over my three month maternity leave, so every diaper now that's cloth instead of disposable is like free money, a little bit at a time. A year later and the diapers and inserts we bought are still going strong.

We've been doing swim classes at our YMCA since just shy of my daughter's 4 month birthday.

The purpose of swim diapers is to protect the pool from poop, not pee. They are not waterproof.

First, check with the pool - every place has different rules. At my YMCA, they only require a swim diaper. However, a friend told me her swim location (not a YMCA, if it matters) requires a swim diaper and a waterproof cover like this. My mom said when I was a baby, the YMCA we went to required double-diapering.

So, call the swim place you're looking at and ask them what you should buy.

I personally am a fan of iPlay Reusable Swim Diapers. They do run small, so I'd recommend getting a size or two bigger than they say. (For instance, when my daughter was 4 months old, we put her in a medium even though their size chart said she'd fit in a small.) I also bought the waterproof covers I linked to above, just in case she pees in the swim diaper while we're in the car (so she won't pee in the car seat!). We take them off before we go in the pool, though.

And, no, we've never had an issue with poop in the pool. :)

I had a C-section. Here's my list of musts:

Nipple Cream: https://www.amazon.com/Motherlove-Certified-Organic-Cracked-Nursing/dp/B0007CQ726/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1524170982&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=nipplecreams+for+breastfeeding&psc=1

Nursing Pads: https://www.amazon.com/Lansinoh-Ultimate-Protection-Nighttime-Discretion/dp/B0179BQBP0/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1524171034&sr=8-8&keywords=nursing+pads

Huge drinking cup so you don't have to get up so often: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DGMBG5Q/ref=dp_prsubs_3

Nursing Bras: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075DBJ53P/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Extra Long phone charging cords: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074296YH3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Burp Cloths (which are useful for a million things, I bought 3 of the 10-packs and am so glad I did):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VBYVVA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And my MIL got me this housecoat type thing made of sweatshirt material that was longer than knee length, zipped up, and had 2 massive pockets. I lived in the thing for like a month because I couldn't stand pants after my C-section. Plus it was warm and the pockets were really handy for carrying things (phone, water bottle, burp cloths, etc) while I was holding the baby.

[Waterproof diaper pants](http://www.Dappi.com/ Waterproof 100% Nylon Diaper Pants, 2 Pack, White, X-Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035JL91M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FlpJAb46R8SR2) over a night time diaper plus a [booster pad](http://www.Sposie.com/ Booster Pads Diaper Doubler, 90 Count, 3 Packs of 30 Pads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083973FK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OppJAbGGMXT7H) is what we had to do for a little one that we fostered for a few months. I don't know if this is an issue, but we also had to put zip up pajamas (without feet) on backwards to keep little hands out and off of the diaper. That's what worked for us 9 out of 10 times. Good luck!

I love mine. Here's an Amazon link for those interested.

You could save money in less than a month with cloth diapers. I have a friend who does cloth diapers.

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Birdseye-Flatfold-Cloth-Diapers/dp/B007VBYVVA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451342332&sr=8-3&keywords=cloth+diapers

I think the distinction is they want a waterproof layer over the swim diaper, because swim diapers are just glorified poop catchers and don't absorb pee (since then they'd absorb pool water too). So, something like this rather than just a reusable swim diaper.

The thirties covers we're cheap and easy to use (snaps are good for older and velcro for younger as older kids can pull them off but were over 20 lbs and still fit these ones).


https://www.amazon.ca/Thirsties-TDWPSSD2-Package-Collection-18-40-pound/dp/B07779D625/ref=asc_df_B07779D625/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=293022699326&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12132101112686655648&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001354&hvtargid=pla-452366054291&psc=1

Either way, it's not like there's a way to go back in time. I'd say for OP's husband to start working ASAP. And also for OP:

> I plan to stop getting takeout food now

Do that ASAP

> Is it worth it to invest more in a deep freezer to be able to save money long term?

No. You can reuse some Chinese takeout containers, cook an entire week's worth of meals one day a week and freeze them. Why do you need some kind of special freezer?

> Cloth diapers? Or are those things not worth it with the upfront costs? What else can we do to pay this off?

Cloth diapers are $12 for 10-pack on Amazon. You can reuse them for your kids and you'll save money in the long run.

Honestly, I found these to be really similar to the Alvas!

BabyGoal on Amazon

We've been using this exact set for 8 months now with prefolds as covers. The only thing I noticed recently is that the elastic on one of them is starting to not be as tight so I might pick up a single or two. But I figure for 8 months, just using this 6 isn't too bad. Plus I wash at least weekly if not more so maybe that's why it didn't last as long? I just switch out the cover for a new one and let the other one dry out. Unless of course there's poop.

Anyway, it also came with a handy wet bag I use often!

we use these covers and while we're still new to cloth diapering, I like them. Usually good to just re-use, or wipe down on a heavy diaper. Though on a really heavy diaper/blowout I've had some get on the elastic part at the legs that you can't wipe off and needs to be washed. We also always use a snappie with the pre-fold, though i haven't tried it with out one.

We use these flannel wipes:

Buttons Flannel Baby Reusable Washable Natural Unbleached Wipes - 15 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GLBR3C0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CcjSDbT3Q2SJ5

We have a munchkin wipes container that we keep them in with some distilled water and sometimes a bit of witch hazel. Just enough to keep them moistened. It gets changed out about 1x a day. The container is nice because it has a weighted insert thing so you can pull the wipes up since they are grippy against each other. We just stack them so you can pull them out like tissues.

For on the go we pre moisten them and keep them in a OXO on the go wipes dispenser.

I've done great with this one.

Get a few normal Alva pocket diapers and then don't put the insert in. Makes a perfect swim diaper and fits 10-35lbs! (Then when not swimming you can put baby in one with the insert)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C7JW3GQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_Sdj1AbAM5ZNBQ

Ah! I always suggest cloth diapers as my go-to secret mom hack, and I always give them at showers. I use disposable diapers for the bum, but spit up and vomit and and pee emergencies and everything else can be handled with cheapo cloth diapers. They're just fantastic. Forget those tiny little landing-strip burp cloths, because I haven't met a baby yet that's polite enough to only projectile-spit-up in such a tiny range.

I found these for 65-100lb supposedly

HappyEndings Big Kid Pull On Reusable Cloth Diapers/Training Pants (XL, (Fits 65-100lbs), Tractors) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQM2QXN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FEDACbSSN80JK

Looks like they have 2 other sizes as well, a medium and a large.

Here's an adult size one

HappyEndings Teen/Adult Hook and Loop Closure Stain Resistant Reusable Cloth Diaper for Incontinence"White" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012YDC3O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FHDACbCFXAX57


There it's also this style if as an adult pull up ones might be preferable

Adult All in One Diaper by Leakmaster – Reusable Adult Diaper, 2X-Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0023ABQO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JLDACb6TR9PBD

For me walmart brand seemed to carry him overnight better then luvs up until size 5. Then at 6 walmart brand stopped being enough. We are now using Target brand size 6 and it does carry him through the night most of the time.

I've also used these:
Dappi Waterproof 100% Nylon Diaper Pants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035JL91M?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
He is 30 lbs and in XL right now if that helps with your sizing.

All of my OS covers are HiBaby from Amazon. $7-9 each and we recently bought a few more. I like them as much as the Thirsties covers we used for the newborn stage.

Those do look slightly too small for what you're going to need them for. You could just use them as general cleanup cloths though. You'd be amazed how often you'll need them around during those first few months.

We used these as our burp cloths/general cleaning cloths. I just kept a pile of them on the table with all my nursing stuff.

HappyEndings Eco Diapers on Amazon has velcro style ones. I have some of the snap ones and like them. Link

And these are pocket style with PUL outer so they do not need an additional cover.

I don't see why not, people use old receiving blankets so that's basically the same thing. These are the flats we have, and they fit my 2-year-old very nicely. It says they're 27 x 27, but I know the ones we have aren't quite square, so they must have shrunk up some.

These are what we got and they go over the underwear:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035JL912?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Yes. We had to. Daycare wouldn’t let us go commando and I knew he would keep pooping in his pull up if we switched him.

Edit: we did 6 days at home before he went back to daycare just to clarify.

If you're not afraid of a little laundry you can buy some cloth diaper trainers. And seeing as you are about to do potty training, you will probably be doing tons more laundry anyway.

When my son went through potty training, but wasn't night-time trained yet, we did underwear covered by a water-proof cover in the day. No pants. The cover catches most of the pee, but it isn't comfortable, and it isn't dry the way a diaper is. So this helped him "learn" the sensation of needing to pee. Because he was very aware of it as soon as it happened.

At night time, we used cloth diaper trainers, (we called them "night time underwear") - this was to keep up the illusion of wearing underwear (because he was "too big for diapers now") - but it gave the same basic protection. we used these coolababy ones although there are other options now that weren't around before such as these from Sunbaby.

There are also fully waterproof trainers for daytime use (not much absorption) such as these from Alva.

Anyway - I'm not sure how much it helps - but if she really wants to wear underwear, this may be a solution.

Basically the same thing - snaps instead of elastic fasteners, 2 extra loads of laundry (we wash them twice), like the other person said and rinsing out the poop.

Also, costs way less, in the long run. We dropped about $350 on these and they'll last until our baby is potty trained.

We still keep disposables in the diaper bag for emergencies and put them on when the baby sleeps because they're more absorbent than cloth.

They work well.http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Birdseye-Count-Flatfold-Diapers/dp/B007VBYVVA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368345868&sr=8-1&keywords=cloth+diapers Like these.

We used flats on our LO for several (4?) weeks because the prefolds were so bulky. They're not expensive or hard to wash. Might be worth having some! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VBYVVA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jK5yub0ZC9ATX

It all depends on how many diapers you have. If you have 24 diapers, you will have to wash them about every two days to keep up with it. Otherwise, you will run out. The easiest diapers to use for those who have never cloth diapered before are Pocket style or All-in-one style. These are pocket style and this is exactly what I ordered. I will have 24 of them once this order arrives. If you just search Alva or LBB cloth diapers on Amazon, you can even find cheaper prices, but they can take a bit longer to arrive.

I got these off Amazon:
Gerber Birdseye Flatfold Cloth Diapers, White, 10 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VBYVVA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_OwkkzZeRxW7bO

My prefolds are just a flat thick cotton cloth, essentially. When baby was small, I would fold and use a snappi. As she got bigger, I just stuffed the hybrid covers with a simple fold. I don't know all the brand names and such, I literally typed "prefolds" and "hybrid covers" into Google and bought what i could afford. Here they are... I'm on mobile, so I can't hyperlink but

https://www.amazon.com/Babygoal-Adjustable-Reusable-Washable-Prefolds/dp/B00RFGZ6XS/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=diaper+covers&qid=1556590653&s=gateway&sr=8-5

I felt overwhelmed by all the brands and such, personally. I just did a basic "crash course" Google session and then got what I thought I needed in a diaper service and then bought what I ended up really liking.

Here is a link to Ones I bought similar to Avlababy. Really good no leaks ever.

Simple Being Reusable Cloth Diapers, Double Gusset, One Size Adjustable, Washable Soft Absorbent, Waterproof Cover, Eco-Friendly Unisex Baby Girl Boy, with six 4-Layers Microfiber Inserts (Whimsical) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4F4728/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gMUFDbEKQ97CE

I put plastic pants over the whole diaper cover at night. It prevents leaking. You need to get it big enough to cover the whole outside of the diaper.

Dappi Waterproof 100% Nylon Diaper Pants, 2 Pack, White, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035JL912/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_j8NRBb2WXJY4P

Birds-eye diapers Aka: plain white (unused) diapers.
Flour sack
Edit: linky.

Here is the mobile version of your link

Ok, lets do the math again....

By age three most kids will use about 5000-7000 diapers. Lets go with 6000 and assume a cost of $0.28 per diaper. $1680.

Now, for cloth, 24 prefolds and 6 covers will run you about $100 but will last you until you kid is potty trained. 24 diapers will last you about 2.5-3 days so you will need to do laundry about 3 times per week, for 2.5 years, or 390 times. At $3.75 per load, that is $1462.50. Plus the initial $100 gets you to $1562.50. The cost of detergent and such will be the same no matter where you wash so we can ignore those amounts in this calculation but we do have to pay for water and energy so if I remember right that was about $0.20 per load, times 390 loads is $78 so we are now at a total of $1640.50.

So, even at your horrible laundromat prices, you are still coming out $40 ahead if you use cloth. And if you use those savings to justify buying a few more prefolds you can do a load every three days and save even more. And its even better cost savings if you end up having two kids and get to use them again. Or sell them on the used market and get some money back! Can't do that with disposables!

Link for the lazy
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Birdseye-Flatfold-Cloth-Diapers/dp/B007VBYVVA


What exactly do you use this other than glacage? General buffing?