New to Cloth Diapers Checklist
So, you’ve decided to use cloth diapers on your baby.  Congratulations!  Now you need to know where to start.  We at Moms & Bums are here to help you every step of the way.  The cloth diaper choices today are endless.  If you haven't already read up on the differences between cloth diaper systems, check out our Cloth Diaper 101 page for a short tutorial which will help you decide which cloth diapers are right for you and your baby.  If you have decided to use prefolds please feel free to use our Folding Prefold Cloth Diapers 101 page.  If you get lost along the way feel free to contact us and we will gladly help you find your way in the cloth diaper world.

We considered the following items essential to begin cloth diapering:

Enough cloth diapers to last through a 24 hour + period (the length of time will depend on how often you have decided you want to wash your cloth diapers)

Cloth Diaper safe detergent (Most recommended are Allens Naturally, Country Save or Wonder Wash)

A Cloth Diaper pail or somewhere to store your soiled cloth diapers until wash day

24-36 Cloth wipes or 2-3 cloth wipes per cloth diaper

These items are not as essential, but nice to have:

A wetbag to store your soiled cloth diapers in during outings

2 Cloth Diaper pail liners (diaper pail liners are not essential, however without it you will need to wash out your pail each laundry day, having two allows you to switch them while one is being laundered)

Wipe cubes-Add your dry cloth baby wipes to a plastic container or wipes warmer and just pour the solution overtop. A 10g trial pack will last roughly two months.

6 Cloth Diaper Doublers -not necessary for newborns as they are changed so frequently, but essential for a heavy wetter, especially overnight

12 Cloth Diaper Liners - help reduce staining and removal of solids, or to protect your cloth diaper while using diaper rash creams; highly recommended for those first few meconium days or for older babies who are on solid foods.  Cloth Diaper Liners are not needed for breastfed babies.  Cloth Diaper Liners may extend the life of your cloth diapers.
 
Diaper Sprayer (spray solids off into the toilet)

A large diaper bag.  Cloth diapers take up more space than disposable diapers do, so if you plan to be out for a while you will need a large diaper bag to hold them