Even if baby is now a new toddler, it’s not too late to start cloth diapering. Parents can benefit from using cloth diapers with toddlers, since most kids don’t potty train until around 2-3 years old.
Toddlers don’t need diaper changes as often as new babies do. That means caregivers only need 6-8 diapers a day for their toddler. To wash every 2 days (recommended maximum amount of days between washing) parents need to have 12-16 cloth diapers available. With cloth diapering toddlers, the quicker the diaper gets changed, the better. So, pockets, all in ones or hybrid diapers work best with wiggly toddlers that doesn’t like diaper changes. Doing a mix of cloth diapers to see what works best is always a good idea.
In addition to cloth diapers, parents need something to put the dirty cloth diapers after a change. A wetbag (used when out and about) and a diaper pail are not only convenient, but a necessity for cloth diapering. Cloth diapering parents recommend reusable diaper pail liners and wetbags so they can be washed with the cloth diapers and be reused.
And then finally, parents need a good cloth diapering detergent, like Rockin Green Cloth Diapering Detergent, and cloth wipes (optional, but do clean much much better than disposable wipes).
Parents hesitant about cloth diapering toddlers often wonder how to care for soiled cloth diapers. Many cloth diapering parents choose cloth wipes because they clean much better than disposable. Parents can also use flushable liners for easier poopy clean up. Diaper sprayers are also convenient for rinsing dirty diapers before they are placed in the diaper pail for washing.
Don’t save cloth diapering for the “next baby”. Parents of toddlers have a lot of cloth diapering time is ahead – enjoy the savings and eco-friendly benefits now.
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