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Cloth Diaper Tips for Older Babies

“Success for me is to raise happy, healthy human beings.”

–Kelly LeBrock 

In two days, Bo will turn one.

We have officially been using cloth diapers for one year.

I think I have learned a lot about cloth diapering in that period. What I like and dislike about cloth diapers has changed somewhat from where we started. Diapers that I didn’t care for at the start are now some of my favorites.

I believe this is because as your baby changes, you need different things. When Bo was tiny, I really preferred pre-fold diapers with velcro closures. These were easy to change (even in the middle of the night) and they seemed to leak less when she was tiny.

Today, I like pocket diapers because they are easier to put on a wiggly baby and they seem to fit her better. Now, pre-fold diapers often sag and fall down when she is wearing them.

Since our likes and dislikes have changed since Bo was a tiny baby, I thought I would share them here in case anyone is curious about the differences in diapering a younger baby versus an older baby.

Cloth Diaper Tips for Older Babies

  • Pockets are easy to put on and take off.
  • Older babies can remove velcro, so it isn’t your friend at this stage.
  • Diaper liners are a lifesaver for cleaning older-baby poop. Some people like diaper sprayers, but I prefer liners. OsoCozy Flushable Diaper Linersare my favorite.
  • We have both cheap and more expensive pocket diapers. So far, the more expensive diapers have held up better. Our cheap diapers will probably not make it to another baby.
  • A wash routine of rinse, wash, rinse still seems to work well. 
  • A stripping with RLR seems necessary every 3 months or so. I’ve tried other ways to strip, but RLR is my favorite method. 
  • Double-stuffed prefolds are necessary for us at night, but Bo sleeps for about 10-12 hours.
  • Friends and relatives seem to find it easiest to use pocket diapers. 
Have you cloth diapered an older baby? What are your favorite tips? 

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About Brenda Priddy

I'm Brenda, a mom to two girls with ADHD and a passion for science. Join us as we share fun STEM activities, science experiments, and other fun ways to learn!

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