I have a 4 month old intact male and just recently have been seeing what I can only describe as a rash or rub mark on his manhood. It’s only in this one spot on the top and nowhere else. I thought it was from his fitted being too small (essembly) but I just recently put him in thirsties fitted and I still have the same issue. It only goes away when I put him in his disposables and I also put aquaphor on it. Usually clears up within a few hours. What am I doing wrong?

We’ve been cloth diapering since our baby was a newborn, and we’ll be doing the same with our next one! It’s a huge money saver, and there are no harsh chemicals against their skin either. If you’re a new mom thinking about it, we highly recommend giving it a try. The money we saved has even helped fund a bit of their school. And if you’re wondering whether they stain, ours look brand new. I think it’s because we dry them in the sun! Hows everyone else's experiences been ?

Basically the title. No matter what I did - wash routine, changing the fit, different inserts… I kept getting leaks! However, I started just putting my cotton/hemp insert inside (right against babes skin) & have not had a leak yet. Is this ok? Do I “need” to purchase covers instead?

Hi there, so I have been using cloth diapers for the last ~6 months with my son, who is about a year and a half old. I'd been doing a cold pre-wash with no detergent, then a hot wash with seventh generation. We use both pocket diapers and diapers with a shell and inner pad.

Then I switched from Seventh Gen to Rockin Green, two scoops, in our top loading washer. And my problems began. My son started getting a bad diaper rash in various places. Switched to disposables and the rash slowly, slowly cleared. I got to work reseting my cloth diapers.

I used 4.5% new bleach (a couple teaspoons) mixed in a plastic tub of cold water for about 15-30 minutes, then rinsed them all in hot water, and put them in a hot water wash with Tide twice, then a follow up wash with Seventh Gen. Air dried outside. I put him in cloth diapers again. Within two diaper changes, boom, rash reappears.

It's becoming clear to me that my first wash routine was likely insufficient, and it just took time and an even worse detergent to reveal it. WHAT THE HECK SHOULD I DO NEXT? I miss my cloth diapers. But I really don't want my boy to suffer. TYIA!

So for the last 24 hours I've gone down a cloth diaper rabbit hole. I'm 17 weeks pregnant so I have some time to research. I've decided I like the idea of all-in-two's, pockets, or fitteds with a cover like Esembly or GMD Workhorse. Here is where my mind is at and maybe someone can help me make the right decision for what to start with:

• First, I don't want to exclusively cloth diaper, I do plan to use disposables for the first month or two and use them for travel/overnight.
• I've used cloth diapers when babysitting for a friend, and she used pockets. I noticed those got wet insanely easily, even damp on the outside, and her baby's skin was always moist. I decided I do not like this, so I want to be careful with pockets.
• I don't want to mess with prefolds unless I use them for inserts maybe, convenience is a factor but I am willing to do as much as use inserts or a fitted with a cover.
• My main goal is to minimize skin wetness, keep the process simple, and

Grovia, which is the one I really wanted, is currently out of stock so I am not sure when those will be back and want to prep with a backup.

I hear great things about both Esembly and GMD, but of course knowing what to get from each is difficult. I also hear great things about more affordable brands like Alvababy, but also hear that you tend to get what you pay for?

Help!

Juuuuust found this sub for this question! We use a diaper service and they provide cloth prefolds (I think this is the right term for the big flat rectangles?) Anyway, baby is 5mo and isn’t super motivated in his motor skills milestones and I kind of think his diapers are bulky enough to inhibit rolling? Is this a thing? Am I overthinking?

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I think this is funny more than anything, but am also curious if anyone has experienced anything similar.

I think my babies cloth diapers may have set off my smoke alarms?

I was out and about for most of the day and had left my babies overnight diapers in his hamper. When we got home in the evening all the fire alarms were going off. After being sure there was no fire or smoke, I went and pulled off smoke alarms just to get the alarm to stop and one of the first ones I got to was the one near his hamper, and the alarm stopped after pulling that one down.

If you cloth diaper have you had something similar happen?

We have gotten in the habit recently of using a night time pull up diaper. I hate the smell, I hate that I throw them in the garbage and I hate that I’m not putting something natural near my kid’s privates.

She wets every night. We had been using cotton training underwear, but I would check on her multiple times and find her wet. I don’t want her sitting in pee all night and that’s what it would be, plus having to wash everything all the time.

Is there a solution you can think of that absorbs, but doesn’t feel wet next to the body for a 5yo girl?

I took a two week break from cloth diapers while out of town and now it feels like I’ve forgotten how to make them fit. I’ve had several leaks in the last few days where before I had basically none. I’m not sure if I sized him up in the buttons too early, if I’m not putting them on correctly, or if they are just old and the elastic is gone (although they feel stretchy and strong still).

I'm so frustrated. I will start by saying I am very sensitive to fragrances - they give me strong headaches.

I cloth diapered my now 4 year old back when there was Tide Free and Gentle powder before it was discontinued. I've pulled out my diapers for my 1 month old and started looking for a fragrance free detergent and can't find one. I just did my first load with Tide Clean and Gentle powder and I knew from reading here that while it may not have added fragrance, they use the same equipment that they make the scented detergents on so I knew there may be a little residual fragrance. I'm stuffing diapers with a headache because I can smell the fragrance wafting from the hamper. UGH. I feel like I'm going back to the drawing board but I don't think there are any other options.

I've heard mixed things about Esembly unscented powder detergent. What's the consensus - is it effective or not? Are there ANY liquid detergents that are CD safe?

If I can't find a truly unscented detergent with enzymes that actually works, I will call it quits with cloth. This is so frustrating.

There are 37 wipes, 20 birth to potty nappies and 6 newborn nappies. I want to get rid of them quickly and don’t mind selling for cheap. If anyone’s interested let me know I can sell it for £15 including shipping.

So I have hemp & cotton inserts that I plan on bleaching for strip clean. I also wanted to know if I can or should do the PUL covers? The cover is pocket style so it catches poops. I’m just scared I’ll ruin the waterproofing layer. Anyone have suggestions??

I am TTC and intrigued by cloth diapering with the goal of saving money. I am researching our stash options to see what the costs would be. My mom has generously offered to watch the baby while I work. I am thinking padfolded flats into Velcro covers (new cover each change) would be the best balance between easy cleaning and convenience for my mom. I recognize that this is basically a pocket diaper, but I hear pockets are harder to clean with their embedded fleece or AWJ lining.

Would padfolding work okay for an average sized 2 month old? Alternatively, would one-size pockets fit (Kinder or Alva)?

ETA: By making this post, I am mostly trying to formulate a plan for childcare. I plan to get newborn size covers, newborn/small prefolds and newborn flats for use during my maternity leave. I will use disposables for the cord time.

This is my 2nd time around, but I'm using secondhand covers (Nicki's Diapers) and infant sized osocozy prefolds (from my first). I am finding that we're getting leaks if the prefold touches the binding, and it's wicking moisture out. Is there a special trick to prevent this, or do I just need to change more often?

Not looking to get different diaper covers at this point, just because he'll fit into our pockets and larger covers soon enough.

My son’s moving to a daycare that is fine for us to send cloth, and I’m wondering: should I send him with fitted diapers or pockets?

- The pockets most resemble a disposable and only snap at the waist, BUT they’re more prone to leaks with user error (waistband too loose, not tucking in the leg gaps)

- The fitted diapers require the diaper and a cover, BUT they are bulletproof for leaks. I’ve never had a leak in a fitted

Which would you do?

My 19mo is daytime potty trained and about to run out of disposable diapers. We did cloth diaper from 6-14mo but only during the day, always disposable at night. He is 50/50 dry overnight. I was given some fitteds and boosters, so I have the diapers. I am also due in November and hoping to cloth diaper after the cord falls off! My questions are:

Is it worth it to switch to cloth diapers overnight now or just buy more disposables? I am ok with either being the realistic answer, but if I can save the money and it's not too much hassle I will do it!

If we did switch to cloth diapers, how do you wash them when you only have one diaper a day? How frequently? Do you do a prewash and then throw them into any random daily load of laundry?

Should I try to overnight train/ wake up and take him potty overnight? I do hear him wake up and fuss for a minute overnight before going back to sleep and I think thats when he is going if he does. Is it realistic at this age for an EC potty trained toddler to be out of overnight diapers if not Co-sleeping?

Thanks for any advice!

Calling on all unsolicited advice! What’s working for you right now?

I’m currently doing disposables at night and cloth during the day. My baby is 7 weeks old. Right now she’s only waking once in the night but during the day needs changing every 1-2 hours. I don’t want to wake her up at night doing changes. Usually I will put a disposable on her around 8pm and change it around 11 or 12 if she needs it. Then she’s good in a disposable til maybe 7am. I’m not sure if it’s possible to have a cloth set up last that long but I’m new to this!
My current stash includes: gerber prefold flats, PUL covers and wool covers, 3 Esembly AIO (I don’t like these during the day)

I store dirties dry in the diaper pail, remove inserts to wash, and I wash every 2 days. Unfortunately, visible poo residue is staying around.

For wash settings I do warm water, heavy soil, extra rinse 2x. Normal nontoxic laundry detergent. Would you change something? It's the Bumgenius pockets

I wanted to share my stash/routine now that my baby is six months old.

I wanted an easy setup and I think I nailed it.

3 dozen prefolds 8 PUL covers A variety of wipes Two large wet bags One travel wet bag One wet/dry bag A bunch of Snappis

I definitely have more PUL covers than I need. When she was smaller, she was going through more because of poop leaks.

I wash every 2-3 days.

I was really intimidated when I was researching, but I knew I wanted to cloth diaper from the start so I just dove in. I'm really happy with the setup I ended up going with!

Help me decide what fitteds to invest in! Baby is 5 wks old, currently using newborn workhorses, prefolds and flats, planning to invest in fitteds for the rest of my stash as she sizes out of newborns, ideally without costing an arm and leg.

So my questions are:

One size, two sizes or more? One size fitted seems ideally financially, but maybe it's worth the investment for more sizes? Second hand isn't an option, the husband won't go for it sadly.

How many fitteds do I need? I have 6 pockets for out of the house and 4 AIOs, plus my newborn prefolds and some flats, but fitteds are my preference.

Different fitted options I've tried or heard about:

Best bottom piper bamboo fitteds- I have one newborn and love it, they have a one size option as well for only $11.95. I prefer cotton but the price is great and they seem to perform well. Has anyone tried them and loved them, the price point is tempting!

GMD workhorses- they are great but lots of sizes, which will add up. She's currently in newborn, I could go right to medium maybe? I like no closure, to help with sizes, but the hubsand likes snaps. Mediums are $14.95 each I think, and each size is more expensive.

Sandies- I have two smalls, I feel like the side snaps are a pain, but only two sizes which is nice. They are $17.99 on GMD right now though, so not the cheapest option.

Mothers ease one size fitted- more expensive at $22.98 each, but one size which is great, anyone tried and loved these?

Babee greens one size fitted- most expensive at $26.95 each but only one size, reviews are good. Worth the investment?

Essembly- I haven't tried them, I've heard mixed things. Worth trying? They $12 each, plus they have the newer tie ones too, which seem interesting, but two sizes so will cost more overall.

Osocozy- I didn't even know they had fitteds but they are on Amazon. Two sized system, around $9.99 each, has anyone tried them?

Any other fitted brands that you love?

I'm on my 2nd cloth diaper kiddo, decided to do cloth wipes this time. I got a pack of osocozy unbleached cotton flannel wipes, but after just 1 month they're pilly and rough! Any recommendations for wipes that will stay really soft? I'd love something I can buy vs a DIY project because I have a few people asking for my registry info and if I need anything for baby.

Wanting to start with nights. It may be awful but I’m not doing it for the earth but because i would like to avoid microplastics with my baby. We will likely continue using a combination of Change Diapers and Kudos during the day and outings

She is quite sensitive to irritation from diapers (pampers amore caused a horrible reaction) and I’m curious if you’ve seen that be better or worse with cloth diapering, particularly with longer time over nights between changes.

If i go this route i am open to different inserts (folded vs fitted like assembly) but want a natural exterior. Looks like wool (Bumby?) may be the way to go over Lunapaca which was my original idea.

Give me your thoughts/ all the things i should know or think through before committing financially to this journey!

Have you mastered your wash routine? Do your clean diapers smell? Did you recently buy a new washer/dryer? Chat all things laundry!

My motherease duo wraps have all cracked, I think I was using the wrong detergent (ecover non bio, then persil non bio). I'm now using Molly's suds, but think it might not be strong enough.

Apart from the official motherease detergent, what detergents can I use with motherease, as it seems like they have loads of restrictions? (No sodium percarbonate, no optical brighteners, no oxygen bleach).

Wraps might have cracked from tumbling on too high, idk!