Which cloth diaper should you choose?
Which cloth diaper should you choose?
When you are new to cloth diapers, it can be difficult to know what to choose. Today's modern cloth diapers are well thought out and functional, they are just as easy to put on the child as disposable diapers. In addition, they are adjustable in size and can be used during almost the entire diapering period of the child, from 3-17kg.
Below we give suggestions for cloth diapers according to three common requests;
- Cloth diapers that are the same as disposable diapers
- Cloth diapers that require the least amount of washing
- The cheapest cloth diaper option
Cloth diapers that are the same as disposable diapers
When you are new to cloth diapers, you can feel safe with a cloth diaper that resembles disposable diapers, then we recommend the pocket diaper. Inside, the pocket diaper has a stay-dry fabric that makes the child feel dry. The diaper is prepared by packing with cloth inserts and then it is used just like a disposable diaper, but you wash it and use it again. If you want to make nappy changing easier, add a disposable insert to the nappy, it catches the faeces and is thrown in the rubbish.
- The pocket diaper has an inner fabric that gives a dry feeling
- Stopped with absorbent post
- Adjustable in size with Velcro or buttons
- Washed and used again and again
- Used disposable insert to easily manage the feces.
Cloth diapers that require the least amount of washing
If you want a cloth diaper that minimizes washing is Diaper shell/All-in-one diaper a good alternative. In this cloth diaper, the absorbent inserts are loose in the diaper so the diaper is used as a "shell", alternatively the inserts are fastened with buttons to get an "all-in-one" diaper without loose parts. During the diaper change, it is fine to just change the inserts and reuse the diaper shell.
- Diaper shell/All-in-one diaper functions as a shell for absorbent inserts
- Adjustable in size with buttons
- Can be used for more nappy changes before washing.
The cheapest cloth diaper option
If you want to get away with the lowest possible cost is Diaper shell/All-in-one diaper a good alternative. Then you can use the diaper as a waterproof shell that you reuse during several diaper changes. Inside, you can choose to use a folding nappy which is an affordable alternative to inserts. The folding diaper looks like a blanket, which you fold into the appropriate size to put in the shell.
- Diaper shell/All-in-one diaper functions as a shell for the folding nappy
- Adjustable in size with buttons
- Can be used for more nappy changes before washing.
Which cloth diaper should you choose?
Start from your child's and household's conditions. The important thing is that you test yourself and find what suits you best.
In the guide Get started with cloth diaperswe go through the different models and what is needed to get started with cloth diapers.