Preparations for a new baby is fun and a little 'nerve-wracking. Wrap your little one is a big part of your new life than being a mother. Your baby will go through about 6,000 nappies in the first two years. Prepare the cloth diaper layette start, you can concentrate on other things, to know that you are covered a bit 'when the happy day arrives. Once the diapers of the child is ready, the other details seem less daunting.
Cloth diapers can actually be easier than withdisposables. I have used cloth diapers on my two year old daughter since she was one day old - and we never run out of diapers. Many moms tell me that they save on other laundry when they switch to cloth, since good cloth diapers contain messes better than disposables.
What do you need to diaper a newborn?
There are many choices in modern cloth these days. Some moms prefer one type, some prefer another. No matter what type you prefer, I recommend 2 dozen diapers to get you through 2 days without washing. When you are dealing with a newborn, doing a wash load every other day is more manageable than trying to do them daily. I would start a load washing before feeding my baby, then after changing her and settling her to sleep, I'd put them in the dryer and then take a nap myself. That way, the diapers got clean and I got plenty of rest.
I suggest the following cloth diaper layette for new parents:
2 dozen diapers
4-6 covers if you are using diapers that need a cover
20-30 cloth wipes
1 wet bag (for diaper bag)
2 pail liners (so one can be in the wash while you are using the other one)
1 large wet bag to keep near the bassinet for midnight diaper changes
6 colored prefold diapers to use for burp cloths (colors make it easy to keep them separate from real diapers)
If you are using prefolds or flats, I recommend adding a few pins or a Snappi for fastening, but if you are using a snug fitting wrap-style cover you don't need any fasteners to keep the diaper on.
That's it! Just prewash the diapers according to the manufacturer's directions, stack them near the changing table, and you are ready for baby's arrival. If the baby comes before you have everything else ready, you will still be fine. A baby won't even notice if the nursery is painted before they arrive - but having diapers is a necessity!
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