Resources for Parents New to Cloth Diapers

Posted by Genna Cockerham Jan 10, 2009

Cloth diapering my children was a great experience. I am really proud I can say I didn't buy a single disposable diaper for the entire first year of my daughter's life.

But I remember what it was like when I first began researching cloth diapers. I was so overwhelmed by all the information that was available.

I had no idea which cloth diaper to try, whether to buy new or used and even how to begin buying diapers.

Learn About Buying Cloth Baby Diapers

The first article parents who want to use cloth baby diapers need to read is How to Buy Cloth Baby Diapers. Parents who have decided to use cloth diapers can’t simply go the store and buy them. But buying cloth diapers online can be quick and easy.

It's not easy to know whether to buy new cloth diapers or used cloth diapers. Experienced cloth diapering parents may have a better feel for which items are fine to buy used, but new parents need some help. Parents can learn about the advantages and disadvantages with new and used cloth baby diapers in How to Decide Between New and Used Cloth Diapers.

Experiment with a Cloth Kitchen Before Trying Cloth Diapers

Maybe you have some fears about starting to use cloth diapers. You want to help the environment and you want to try cloth. But it can be expensive to start and it can be scary to commit to using cloth diapers. If this describes how you feel, try Need Help Deciding Whether to Use Cloth Diapers?. This article discusses how eliminating paper products and going to all-cloth kitchen can be a perfect experiment for parents who want to try cloth diapering but are scared of the commitment.

New Options for Parents Who Want to Use Cloth Baby Diapers

Think cloth diapers mean using plastic pants and pins? Think again. There are many cloth diapering options for today's parents. The following articles break down the different types of diapers and include checklists to explain which type of diaper will fit which kind of parenting and childcare situation.

Prefold Diapers Are Cheap

Prefold Diapers are Cheap, Traditional Option discusses how modern improvements have been made to these inexpensive, workhorse diapers.

Cloth Pocket Diapers Are Easy

Pocket Diapers are Convenient Cloth Baby Diapers introduces parents to pocket diapers like Happy Heinys and Fuzzi Bunz.

Fitted Diapers Offer Flexibility

Fitted Diapers Work Great for Newborns informs parents about how fitted diapers can have a place in any cloth diapering stash. Kissaluvs Size 0 is especially popular for newborn babies.

AIO Diapers Are Easiest of All

The title of Busy Parents Love All-in-One Cloth Diapers says it all. All-in-ones are the most expensive cloth diapering option but the convenience is worth it in certain situations.

Reducing Waste with Cloth Wipes

Parents who commit to cloth diapering may want to read Cloth Baby Wipes Reduce Paper Waste. Cloth wipes can save a ton of money with little added work for cloth diapering parents.

Sell Used Cloth Baby Diapers Online

One of the best parts about using cloth diapers is that when they are treated properly, they can be resold. To learn how to preserve the value of cloth diapers and learn how to resell cloth diapers, read How to Sell Used Cloth Baby Diapers Online.

I hope these articles will assist you in knowing what type of cloth diaper will be best for you and for your child.

Happy cloth diapering!