• How many cloth diapers do I need?
• There are so many different types of cloth diapers, can you explain?
• My baby leaks at night, what can I do?
• How much money can you really save?
• How do I make my own wipes?
• Which diaper cover would you recommend? The Bummis Super Whisper Wrap or Prorap Classic diaper cover?
• I've read that it's good to buy an insert/doubler/liner to use. Is this really necessary?

How many cloth diapers do I need? TOP

The amount of cloth diapers needed depends on the age of your baby. Newborns go through more cloth diapers then an older baby. A good rule of thumb is 10-12 cloth diapers per day for the amount of days you won’t be washing. Should wash every 2-3 days.

• 24-36 cloth diapers per size
• 4-6 cloth diaper covers per size (unless solely using All-In-One Cloth Diapers then you need zero)

• 4-6 doublers (especially for nights)

There are so many different types of cloth diapers, can you explain? TOP

A simplified way to explain cloth diapers, is by comparing the three different cloth diapering systems available.  Remember, there is a system to fit every lifestyle and budget! 

NOTE: You can mix and match any of the below systems.  For example use System 3 when at home and System 1 when on the go.

1)  All-In-One (AIO) Cloth Diapering System

• Most convenient
• Great for working parents and day cares
• Most like disposable diapers

2)  Fitted Cloth Diapers With Covers System

• Two piece system
• Still convenient yet less expensive then AIO system

3)  Prefold Cloth Diapers With Covers System

• Two piece system
• Cheapest overall system

My baby leaks at night, what can I do? TOP
This can be the hardest part of cloth diapering your baby.  There are several methods that I have found to work (after many leaky nights) 

1. All Together Fitted Cloth Diaper, diaper doubler or Fuzzi Bunz Stay Dry Doubler, and Prorap cloth diaper cover.
2. Fuzzi Bunz Stay Dry Diaper with two Fuzzi Bunz Micro Inserts or Nicki's Diapers Micro Inserts.

When I use either of these combos I do not have to change my son in the middle of the night and he lasts about 10-12 hours without leaks.  If your baby is still leaking, please call Nicki toll free at 1-866-843-6348 for more suggestions!

How much money can you really save? TOP

How do I make my own wipes? TOP

Recipe can be used on the most sensitive skin! (I personally use these wipes and recipe on my son since he is very sensitive to disposable wipes as well as other  rougher baby wash clothes).  The cost of the oils needed for this recipe may seem  high, but please remember that they will last you a LONG TIME saving you money!  

1.  Put flannel wipes into a container (these wipes fit perfectly into most empty wipe boxes)

2.  In an empty jar or bottle mix...

·  2 cups distilled water 

·  3 TBS Weleda Calendula Baby Oil

·  2 drops Lavender Essential Oil

·  2 drops Chamomile Extract

3.  Shake to mix solution and pour over wipes until they are moist.

4.  Store leftover mix in refrigerator until next use.

5.  Wash used wipes along with your cloth diapers.

Which diaper cover would you recommend? The Bummis Super Whisper Wrap or Prorap Classic diaper cover? TOP

I have personal experience with both the Bummis Super Whisper Wrap and the Prorap Classic diaper cover.  They are the two top selling diaper covers Nicki's Diapers carry.  I personally liked the Prorap better (it fit my son better) but I have had customers swear by one and hate the other and visa-versa.  To say which one is better is hard to say since it really depends on the shape of the baby.  I usually recommend customers to buy a couple of each in the first size and try them with their baby.  By doing this you will know which brand you prefer for the next size up.

I've read that it's good to buy an insert/doubler/liner to use. Is this really necessary? TOP

As for the insert/doubler/liner...first let me explain what each one is:

diaper insert:  A pad that is used to add extra absorbency without adding bulk and is usually about 3"X11".  Inserts are usually used for babies under 6 months old.

diaper doubler:  A larger pad that is used to add extra absorbency without adding bulk and is usually 4"x14".  Doublers are usually used for older/larger babies.

diaper liner:  The definition of this one can be broad...sometimes it may mean the same thing as an insert or doubler and other times (like on my website) it is a thin layer of either fleece (Fuzzi Bunz Stay Dry Liners) or a flushable material that  you can be flushed down the toliet (Imse Vimse Bumpy Flushable Liners).  The fleece liners do not add any absorbency but do pull the wetness away from baby plus poo comes off fleece easier than cotton.  The flushable liners also do not add any absorbency and are used to make poo clean-up poo easier by just flushing the liner and poo down the toliet.

As for if you NEED to have any of the above...usually for a newborn you do not need extra absorbency.  You usually need an insert or doubler if you have a heavy wetter and/or your baby sleeps for long periods of time and/or you are trying to avoid going up to the next size of diaper (ie:  the diaper still fits your baby and just needs more absorbency).  The fleece liner is a nice option to keep your baby comfortable (instead of buying them you could buy any fleece at the store and cut it to the size you would like-no sewing necessary since fleece does not fray).  The flushable liners are not a necessity either but they do come in handy once baby is only pooing once a day at a routine time.