Best Cloth Diapers: Our Top 10 Brands

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CLOTH DIAPER FAQ

HOW WE REVIEWED

Many parents have thought about using cloth diapers, but many of them never get around to it. It scares them to think about the perceived work involved. Working on such little sleep, can you really keep up with the laundry? And scraping poop? And what about the rising water bill?

Cloth diapers have a come a long way, and one of the biggest challenges you may face is choosing between the many options that are available. Look no further, because we have taken the time to answer some of your pressing questions and to investigate the 10 best cloth diapers of 2019.

OVERALL PRICE RANGE

Cloth diapers range in price but consistently save money when compared to disposables. A simple, prefold cloth diaper can be purchased in a six-pack for just over $ per diaper.

When shopping for cloth diapers it is important to consider what you are buying and what accessories will need to be purchased in addition. We have reviewed diaper covers that require the purchase of an insert as well as all-in-ones that require no extra purchases.

An all-in-one can run for nearly $$. Swimming diapers, a speciality item, are available for $ per diaper.

A parent who chooses disposables will have more ongoing costs. For instance, a name brand box of disposable newborn diapers with 164 count sells for $$. The diapers are advertised as 12-hour diapers.

At only two diapers per day, the box $$ box will last just over 80 days, and that is a wishful scenario. The cloth diapers begin to pay for themselves quickly.

WHAT WE REVIEWED

OSOCOZY UNBLEACHED PREFOLD CLOTH DIAPERS

Product Details

The OsoCozy unbleached prefold cloth diapers are the most popular of the prefold cloth diapers based on internet sales. We were impressed by their soft feel as well as their durability.

The OsoCozy diapers are made of unbleached cotton. We would surely advise a waterproof covering. They comprise the most absorbent, middle section of the diapers of eight layers. This lent to their absorbency and durability.

The diapers were receptive to the washing machine and wore well after being dried on a tumble dry as well as hung on a clothesline.

UBBCARE Baby Pocket Cloth Diaper

Product Details

This all-in-one diaper is a newborn diaper with a unique leak protection design. We were impressed with their ability to prevent leaks by using a pleated inner design.

Front snaps are sensitive to your baby's cord care, and overall we found the diaper quite simple to use. The diapers are made of a solvent-free polyester, and taking the designer's word, the Lil Joey would biodegrade in about five years as opposed to hundreds of years for typical disposables.

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MAMA KOALA REUSABLE BABY CLOTH DIAPER

Product Details

Another all-in-one cloth diaper, we found the Mama Koala to be well made and durable. It offers the perk of using a hook and loop closure or removing the hook and loop in favor of a snap closure.

A snap-in soaker system would be useful for extra wet babies through potty training, though we believe the natural absorbency of the diaper would be sufficient as a nighttime diaper for many babies.

The diaper performs well through the wash cycle and dryer. As an all-in-one, the entire diaper can be put in the washing machine aside from the hook and loop closure.

ALVABABY Baby Cloth Diapers

Product Details

This all-in-one diaper is an organic, one-size that grows with babies up to 35 pounds. We enjoyed the sewn, 10-layer inserts that were super absorbent and also removed the hassle of stuffing boosters.

These diapers dry quickly, and the design is composed of 100 percent organic materials. The elastic waistband is sewn into the design, whereas the leg elastics are sewn to the outside. Some may like the gathered appearance.

BAMBINO MIO, MIOSOLO ALL-IN-ONE CLOTH DIAPER

Product Details

An all-in-one diaper, it offers both snaps and hook and loop closures to grow as a one-size diaper. We found the diaper's fabric was very soft and maintained its pleasant texture through many wash cycles.

Tabs made it easy and practical to remove the core from the diaper. A pocket also allowed us to add a booster pad.

For the stylish baby, we enjoyed being able to pick from so many pleasant designs. Though stylish, the diaper was durable.

Wegreeco Cloth Diapers

Product Details

This diaper cover bills itself as an all-in-two. It is made up of an outer waterproof cover and a removable insert. We snapped the insert into the cover with little trouble and fit comfortably against the baby's skin.

It was fairly simple to wipe down the cover and change the liner when soiled. It is important to note the inserts were sold separately from the shell.

BUMGENIUS ONE-SIZE REUSABLE POCKET-STYLE SNAP-CLOSURE CLOTH DIAPER

Product Details

bumGenius offers this pocket-style diaper as a one-size. It comes with two inserts promoted as a newborn insert and a one-size insert.

We found it easy to double the inserts for extra protection, though the diaper is absorbent and not in need of substantial absorption improvement. We could add inserts from previous diapers and they worked as well. The right insert could easily turn this into an overnight diaper.

Various snap options adjust to your child's legs and are easy to use. The diaper lining is resistant to baby rash.

CLOTH-EEZ WORKHORSE FITTED DIAPER WHITE SNAP

Product Details

Ease of use highlighted the Cloth-eez Workhorse diaper. Sold as a six-pack, the Workhorse is a newborn diaper.

The Workhorse is made of cotton and agreeable to newborn skin, but will require a waterproof cover. Be cautious to choose a cover that will not irritate the baby's umbilical cord.

The diaper comes in five sizes for newborns up to 12 pounds. We washed the diaper before use and it quilted into a full, durable newborn diaper. The snaps were covered in cotton so they never touched the baby's skin.

We found the Workhorse to be simple, no-frills, and perfect for the hectic nature of a house with a newborn.

Anmababy Cloth Diapers

Product Details

This diaper cover can serve babies from 10 to 40 pounds. With a laminated interior, the cover easily wiped clean.

The size is adjustable, so no matter what diaper we covered, we were able to find an efficient fit. You can use it with prefolds, fitted, and other diapers.

The diaper cover was effective at stopping leaks regardless of what diaper was underneath.

ALVABABY SWIM DIAPERS BOYS & GIRLS ONE SIZE REUSEABLE ADJUSTABLE

Product Details

Most parents will need at least one good swimmer recommendation in 2019! We found the ALVABABY swim diapers to have a presentable appearance in the pool while offering quality performance as your child has fun.

The waterproof swimmer has elastic at the waist and legs, but they were still easy to get off the child when wet. This diaper is both reusable and biodegradable, and it serves children from newborn to two-years old.

No solids escaped from the ALVABABY swimmers, and diapers did not become waterlogged in the pool.

THE VERDICT

So much of your own decision about cloth diapers will depend on your unique needs. Your price range will be affected by the style of diaper you choose. WIll you pay a little more for all-in-ones? Or will you pay less for covers that require additional insert purchases?

Any way you slice it, prefolds will be your best economic bet for using cloth diapers. You will need rubber pants or another waterproof covering, but prefolds are available at roughly $ per diaper.

However, it is a bit of an art to properly fold and use prefolds.

The same variables are true of your lifestyle. How old is your baby? How many babies are you caring for?

It is hard to beat the easy use of Cloth-eez Workhorse diapers with newborns, especially for new parents. Newborns go through a lot of diapers, and even new parents will master the Workhorse quickly.

We like the all-in-one options for cloth diapers. If you are willing to go with cloth diapers, you can't lose by choosing all-in-ones. All-in-ones are also more likely to be permitted in daycare centers.
They make laundry and life simpler.

The bumGenius One-Size Reusable Pocket-Style Snap-Closure Cloth Diaper would be high on our list. With multiple inserts included, it may also double as a nighttime diaper.

At the end of the day, there are many options available to parents with many different needs. Whatever your needs may be, there are cloth diapers to meet the needs of you and your baby.