Cloth diapers are making a comeback! As we become more aware of how our decisions impact the environment, and the prices of disposables go through the roof, it makes more sense for us to find ways to save (both money & the Earth!) Not to mention that modern design has made them SO much easier to use than pass generations.

We used cloth diapers with Ted starting around 3 months until he was about 2 years old. These worked wonderfully, and we still use them now. However, they were too bulky for when he was a newborn, so until he grew out of size 1 diapers, they were too big. Other brands do make small cloth diapers, so you can go 100% cloth, if you want!

We didn’t cloth nearly as much with Jr, due to sharing a washing machine most of his first year. We have kept out stash and are trying to phase in more cloth diapers now that we are back in our own house. Switching back to cloth has also been helpful as Ted is learning how to use the potty. We are able to do a full load of potty laundry, and it calms my frustrations about accidents and all of the additional laundry.

Let’s talk about overnight. We tried. Double stuffed the diapers, changed him right before bed, and first thing in the morning, but despite everything we tried, it still leaked. So we used disposables at night, and any time we were traveling long distances. This was for our own convenience, and it worked for us.

The parenting advice you will hear me say over and over is do what works for you and your family. It is a uniquely personal journey.

What other questions do you have about cloth diapering? Do you have any experience with it? Share in the comments!