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Choosing the right diapers for you (and your baby)

There are as many ways to diaper a baby as there are, well, ways to feed a baby, carry a baby, put a baby to sleep . . . see where I’m going with this? As with all things related to babies, every mom has her own preference. Yes, I am trying to say that we each have our own diaper philosophy. And we will help you find yours.

 First, consider which benefits of cloth diapers you value most.

• To keep baby driest and prevent diaper rash, Fuzzi Bunz are exactly what you want.

• To save the most money on diapers, 2 dozen prefolds and a few covers will set you up

• Guess what? The cheapest system is also the most environmentally friendly.

• If you want diapers even Dad will be happy to change, the Bumkins All in One is as simple as a disposable—but you can wash it!

There may be a few moms who are passionately loyal to one kind of diaper. But most moms have a few kinds in their “stash.”  My own includes a variety of diapers, because each has its benefit.

 The “Kristi” System

• 6 Fuzzi Bunz Pocket Diapers

• 3 Micro Inserts

• 6 Bumkins All in Ones

• 1 dozen natural prefolds

• 3 covers

My babies have always slept in Fuzzi Bunz stuffed with a prefold. Up to 12 hours with no leaks, and no changing diapers in the dark—can it get more convenient or efficient? I also sometimes use Fuzzi Bunz during the day with a Micro Insert, if I am fighting diaper rash or need to go longer between changes. I use prefolds and covers at home during the day, and keep Bumkins All in Ones for the Diaper Bag. (Who am I kidding? I use up the All in Ones as soon as they come out of the laundry, because they are just too easy!)

This system gives me just enough to wash diapers every 3^rd or 4^th day. You could wash more frequently, but using that much water and energy seems a waste to me, especially when one of the reasons I cloth diaper is to have less of an environmental impact. Also, I just can’t handle that much laundry!

If you tend to leave the laundry in the dryer awhile before putting it away, then you’ll want to order a few more diapers. That way you always have several left at the changing table, even when the rest is in the laundry.

As always, each mom has her own philosophy. If you want to share your diapering system, email us at customerservice@babyphilosophy.com .