As someone who has done extensive research on the topic, I would suggest purchasing a variety of cloth diapers for your babies' changing needs. As your child grows, the amount of absorbency and number of diapers needed will change. Here are some suggestions as to the number of diapers you will need to get by. Keep in mind, the number and cost of the diapers is approximate, every child is different!
Frequency of Laundering
Age Everyday Every 2 days Every 3 days
0-6 months 10-12 diapers 20-24 diapers 30-36
6-12 months 8-10 16-20 24-30
12-24 months 6-8 12-16 18-24
potty training 2-4 4-6 6-8
To save money, the majority of the diapers needed above should be prefolds. Purchasing 3 AIOs per size: small, medium and large for any outings or when using a babysitter. Also, it is nice to have a couple pocket diapers on hand for convenience and to stuff for overnight protection- may three of each size.
One diaper cover is recommended per 4-6 diapers if using flats, prefolds, contour or fitted diapers.
If using cloth wipes, 24-36 per child is recommended.
It is wise to purchase a few extra inserts although you can use prefolds for this reason. 6-12 inserts is recommended. Make sure a couple of those are doublers for overnight protection.
Though it may seem like a big investment, cloth diapers are fewer in number and in price than the disposables you would need to diaper your baby from birth to potty training. Not only a good choice for the environment, but also for your pocketbook!
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