DIY Cloth Diaper Inserts

[@acmulhern]

If I'd have seen that back when I bought my cloth diaper stash I would have saved so much money and avoided so many mistakes. Amazing video Lisa, as always.

[@meggiebabe22]

My husband and I are in the pre-pre-planning stages of having kids. We really want to cloth diaper and your videos have been so helpful! I will be making your pillowcases soon! Thanks for all you do!! Hope your pregnancy is going smoothly!

[@NicolesNaturals]

I just recently made something that looked like those, but I use them as pads for myself whenever I need "extra protection" during my period.

[@brendafalk5162]

Great tutorial. Loved using diaper covers and this tutorial is so valuable for new mothers and mothers-to-be! You are looking wonderfully radiant in this expectant stage of life. Blessings.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

awe thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I loved our diaper pockets when our kids were babies. I love those covers you have - even less bulk!

[@laurasuel1205]

I’m about a month behind you pregnancy wise with #7. It’s also been eight years and three boys since we’ve had a girl. I totally get what you are saying. I’d love to see any tutorials you do in the future if this little one also also ends up being a girl! We just started doing cloth so this is such great timing. I keep meaning to get my serger out again. It’s been years but you’ve lit a fire! Thanks so much and good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!!!!!

[@lisamariewolaver4992]

Thank you for this tutorial! I just switched to cloth with no 1 and am expecting no 2 Oct! I love the system you use.

[@monetizewhatyoudo]

I did NOT realize you could get a serger that cheap! Thanks

[@isabelwall1714]

You look beautiful! I love that you cradled your baby bump in the beginning of the video, made me smile. You are so very skilled.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

awe thank you!

[@HerHealthyHome]

You look really beautiful in that dress with a big bump. I bought the sewing machine you linked in another video, didn't know I could get one so cheap, as it was also additionally marked down. I'm having so much fun sewing, thanks for sharing your content.

[@HerHealthyHome]

I'm working on sleepers for my son and have about 5 to make

[@Hmommysmith]

Yay!! So excited for all of your baby videos!!! 🙌🏻🤗👶🏼

[@grisiebehr3732]

Im so excited to get started on this. Im about as pregnant now as you are in this video. Cheers!

[@ramyaparimi3320]

Lisa, great and helpful video. Not sure if I missed it but could you let me know how many diapers can be made with a yard of micro fleece and hemp fleece?

[@louiselill1528]

Lisa these are a fantastic idea and environmental friendly

[@normaortega4654]

Thanks! I should get back to reusable diapers with my 3 month old. It does save a lot of money! ❤

[@konstanceleigh]

Thank-You Lisa! Great video! Looking forward to the baby coming this autumn. Love the hemp cotton material info. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@lesliearellano958]

I was able to make 34 medium inserts with one layer of cotton and 2 layers of hemp cloth from 2 yards of hemp and 1 yard of cotton fabric from natures fabric. I used a coupon I found online and my total was $62.00.

[@rebekahkerr1723]

Thank you for such a helpful tutorial! I’m going to try cloth diapering with baby number two this fall. Was needing more inserts so I’ll try this!

[@efrngt1234]

Amazing!! Thank you sooo much. You are just amaaaazing.

[@jenniferrush8231]

So the hemp fleece goes to an unfound item. They have hemp fleece though on the site but 3 different weights. What do u recommend? This is such an amazing tip thank u!!!!

[@katherineh.6852]

That dress is my favorite on you! Can you do a cloth diaper care and cleaning routine? Planning on using covers and inserts. I am thrilled you are doing this video!

[@katherineh.6852]

How many inserts and covers would you say you need for a new born vs a medium size for one baby?

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

i do have a cloth diaper cleaning routine! 6 covers and 12 inserts should be sufficient for a newborn.

[@naomiberry4382]

Thank you for this tutorial! I can’t wait to try it out for my future baby. ❤️

[@ashtopham5404]

Look at you with your nails all painted hehe. We use cloth too and I love wipe able covers you can have more of a minimal stash that way too.

[@ajoyfullsound]

Awesome, i will have to save this for later. I am hoping to use cloth diapers when i have children!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

you won't regret it!

[@katiemurphy3601]

Side note, your hair looks so cute! 😍

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

awe thanks!

[@ECpeesy]

Great info! This would be a great way to save money on cloth diapers.

[@TRAiNTOWN]

Oh super video! Thanks! I really should make some more inserts so I don't need to do a wash so frequently.....

[@jessicanaquin9466]

Hello! I would love to make my own inserts. The hemp cotton fleece link is not working. Do you have another suggestion or have a specific GSM you would recommend? Thank you 😊 I’m loving your videos. I wish I would have found you sooner! 😊

[@samanthapolanco9039]

Go to the same link and then just browse for the hemp fabric. That’s how I just found it.

[@sandieknies9453]

Thank you for this video. Your make a swaddle blanket was what first brought me to your channel. Definately pinning this to make at a later stage.

[@karisatotah8407]

This is so great, thank you! Pinning it for later!

[@judyseekford9656]

Great idea!

[@bellelyncruceta3381]

Loved your tutorial. I was wondering if you can do an absorbency test? I would love to know how they performed.

[@samanthapolanco9039]

Is there anyway u could update the serger and the hemp fabric. Very awesome video.

[@lauraescobar6058]

Hey Lisa, first of all thank you so much for all your tutorials, they have been of so much help as a first time mother, this will be so useful once I have my baby

[@kristencora]

Cotton works as well. It absorbs faster than hemp, but absorbs less, so you may need to double up your inserts more than you would with hemp. I’d love to make some hemp inserts for my baby, but at the moment I just have some old cotton terry towels and some micro fleece. They work, but you’ll probably just need to double up or change diapers more often. Another fabric you could use, if you can get it, is bamboo. I typically use cotton against my baby and bamboo against the cover for bedtime diapers because cotton absorbs quicker and bamboo absorbs more, so it goes through the cotton and into the bamboo. Some people say hemp absorbs more than bamboo, but others say they absorb the same. The only thing I don’t like about bamboo is that it’s a semi synthetic fabric. Both with hold the liquids, but it helps to have a more absorbent one against the cover if possible. But the cotton will work alone. Also, they should be labeled the same as in America, but make sure it’s microFLEECE, not microFIBER. MicroFLEECE helps the baby feel dry but doesn’t dry the baby’s skin out. MicroFIBER will dry the babies skin and cause a rash. You can use microFIBER under microFLEECE so it doesn’t touch the baby, but never let it touch the baby.

[@جورجينمغرودر]

Great instruction! -- would be helpful to know exactly how many yards are needed of each fabric to make the 24 inserts.

[@mycraftyhomegarden]

I never thought to use hemp for cloth diapers. I like to use cotton flour sack towels in my diaper covers for my son.

[@aladybugdreamsofaquietlife]

If you don't have a serger: Most sewing machines have a stitch that can fake the stitch of a serger that is not a zigzag stitch. There are even certain sewing machine foots (as clip-ons and the ones that you have to screw on) that are made specifically for the purpose of faking a serger stitch. They kind of keep the fabric from going too far to one side. The fake serger stitch is often way faster than the zigzag stitch. So it saves you some time :)

[@daniahujaij5055]

I love using cloth .. may I ask you plz if you used econobum size newborn ? Does it fit under the stump ( belly cord ) ? Amazing video .. thanks in advance ❤️

[@melindabanning7707]

I haven’t used my serger in years, could you do beginner serging videos?

[@iterrilee]

So the cotton hemp fleece comes in different weights-what would you suggest to start out with-like a medium weight?

[@debbiem6406]

Off topic, but, wow your hair looks great - really healthy!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

aw thank you!

[@jessluna8382]

Hi, I’m about to be a first time momma and plan on cloth diapering, How many diaper covers would you recommend i buy? I know you can reuse the same cover Atleast 2 times before having to switch the whole thing out. Thankyou !😀

[@MrsAndreaClara]

How many inserts or layers do you get from a yard for the medium and large size?

[@4Distractiononly]

I appreciate this tutorial. As for covers, have you considered wool?

[@calculusremover]

How many inserts would you need for a newborn? How many inserts can you make with 1 yard of each material?

[@kaylarodriguez2005]

Okay, I made these just as you demonstrated, and I'm wondering if I need to prewash and dry these a few times before using them (like microfiber ones). I doubled up and my 8mo seems to be going through them soooo quick. Any advice?

[@brendaseverns9704]

Hi! I sew but I'm not familiar with gsm and how that applies to these fabrics! I'm a new GMA and would like to make these. Thank you so much! I just subscribed! GMA B 🎉

[@darlenethompson9325]

Hi this is really good to know. My granddaughter is going to have a baby in January. I will have to make some.

[@tanyachapin5069]

Can you tell me what gsm your hemp fleece is?

[@sam.b.10]

Just the video I needed!

[@shussey881]

Thanks for sharing. These are great. Do you know if there's an organic option for the microfleece layer?

[@jfna667]

Micro fleece is a man made, synthetic fabric so organic would not apply

[@mariet14]

Hi I have a question. So if I have a heavy wetter and I want to use the same materials you’ve shown I can use micro fleece, hemp, hemp, micro fleece? All sandwiched in that order? The hemp makes up the middle layers?

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Yes you can!

[@christinanolt6412]

Hi! I use cloth diapers and especially like the ones with snaps. I have one that is Velcro and I can't seem to get a tight enough fit and within an hour or two it has leaked through. Do you recommend rubber panties???

[@krispyklean9376]

Christina Nolt Maybe you need some terry cloth it absorbs faster

[@abmrose]

Sometimes this happens if the elastics are loose after the covers are well worn, or if the rise is on too big of a setting.

[@gabriellegermain3266]

Have you ever tested your insert to know how many Oz they hold? I want to make mine, but I need at least 10oz of absorbancy per insert, so I'd like to know if I need to make them 3 or 4 layers

[@TS-wz4gg]

Great tutorial, I think I will give cloth diapering a go when I have my little one! Random question but, what vitamins do you use during pregnancy?

[@carolyn_r]

I'll be making these for my granddaughter. I'm wondering if you've heard anything about not putting microfiber (like those that you can purchase) against the baby's skin. That's why I like these hemp ones. They are natural and safe. I'll also make the microfiber ones. Thanks

[@sandradeleon6171]

Microfiber is very drying to skin. It absorbs quickly but very often will get you compression leaks. Also, it holds on to odors like crazy! I stopped using microfiber about 6 mths because i just could not get the smell out to my liking and ky hands would get very dry when i would stuff my pocket diapers. I switched all my inserts to Green Mountain Diaper cotton prefolds. I love them!! You can use them to stuff pockets or lay them in top or use them with covers, since they are cotton they dont harm your baby's skin. You can wash with any detergent and i have been using them since 2015 and no smells or stains!!! They hold up so well...we go through about almost 50 diapers a week, i wash twice a week, so each is getting washed at least once a week...so over 150 times since i got them...oh and i bought them used and they still look almost new! I would say forget about microfiber. Invest in cotton prefolds or hemp or even bamboo...and also some microfleece liners. The liners are the make it or break it of the diaper world. It keeps the stains away, it keeps baby dry, and it helps make cleanup a breeze after a poopy diaper. Good luck!!

[@kendrabolejack1775]

carolyn_ r microfiber absorbs moisture from the baby’s skin as well. That is why you should have something like the micro fleece between the microfiber and baby’s skin. I have been making my own inserts with microfiber and flannel, but switching away from microfiber completely because it holds lot of moisture but leaks with pressure on it (compression leaks). Also holds on to smells after a while.

[@kottowolf]

What are the settings you used on your serger? My inserts keep coming out a bit "warbled" and not flat when I serg them together. Thanks! Great video!

[@murphy1384]

Very good system....I used the old style purchased cloth diapers & afterward they made great rags....lol I would like to see some girl clothes, so secretly hoping for a girl. But whatever God blesses you with, along as healthy, will be wonderful. Mary

[@fairydustxo]

The link to the hemp is broken. Which one is it that you suggest? They have a few to choose from

[@phoebewillcock4576]

What GSM do you use ? Thanks for the video .

[@ukelilly]

Hi. The hemp fleece link no longer goes to the one you used. It now shows several different options. Which one best match the one you used in this video? Thx

[@kaciewatson8249]

The hemp cotton link cannot be found. Do you have a substitute from that site or a description of the hemp?

[@Nanasews4]

Nice hair cut.

[@eleisabarbour]

Just curious, are there reusable diapers for bedridden adults? This would also be a great idea for larger sizes too! I bet it would be great as a menstrual pad option too!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I'm sure that there are!

[@sandradeleon6171]

There are but they are pretty expensive. I have seen large ones for special needs kids and they are $35-$50! I imagine the adult ones are about the same. But you can make your own by buying PUL by the yard online or at a craft store like Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or JoAnn's. Then jist making these liners or using xl large flat sheets that you can fold and pin/snappy like the old style diapers. I think flats would be easier since it is one size, you can pin to custom fit snuggly, and straight line seeing or serging. Mama cloth or reusable menstrual products, cloth pads, also use cotton, hemp, and bamboo. Some use a PUL back liner some use fleece. I have been wanting to make some to try them out...I just have not had the time. But have heard really good things about them and of course, great for saving money and creating less waste for our environment.

[@redrosecottage]

These seem to be much less bulky than our current system of covers and prefolds. I have high wetters and using cloth overnight scares me to death. We use disposables at night and away from the house. I may give these a try though. Thanks for the video.

[@elizabethwray9504]

How many yards would you need of fabric if you are making 18-24 medium inserts?

[@zairajoycebrazil6579]

can i use microterry fleece instead of microfleece ??? thank you

[@s731s]

I know this video is older, but I came across it when looking to prep for cloth diapers for my firstborn that is due in a few weeks. Because of the virus, all I can get my hands on in bulk is cotton rags and microfiber towels. Was thinking to use these but to sandwich 3 layers of microfiber in between 2 cotton layers. Was wondering if anyone has any experience or feedback for me ? Anything I should be aware of, Warned of, tips? (I have to do this regardless if its a good idea or not because it's all I can do right now).

[@tignofamily]

What is the best tension set up for inserts? Im having problem with my serger

[@rubyjlove]

Do you have another recommendation for the micro fleece? Looks like the link is not working. I tried to look some up but there’s so many different kinds..and dyed.

[@familyV741]

When I was looking into cloth diapering, I remember I read from other cloth diapering moms that you don't want to put microfiber (polyester) next to baby's skin. Is the microfleece supposed to go next to baby's skin? Either way, what type of fabric should go next to baby's skin? Cotton, bamboo?

[@TRAiNTOWN]

Microfleece is fine next to skin and will stop baby feeling wet. Bamboo can be a bit too drying for some babies, but mine is fine, baby will feel wet when they have wee'd. Cotton will also feel wet. This might be fine if you like to change frequently or practice elimination communication. Feeling wet in a nappy is supposedly one of the reasons babies in cloth potty train faster. I tend to put a fleece liner in t=my nappies if I'm going out or for naps. Otherwise I just change him once he's wet. You are right, microfibre shouldn't go next to skin.

[@familyV741]

@@TRAiNTOWN Thanks

[@nataliemccluskey1199]

How many yards would you recommend getting?

[@BustlingHome]

How well do these work for babies/toddlers who flood a diaper all at once?

[@alexgarner594]

How do you keep the fabric from curling when sewing? Idk what I'm doing wrong

[@monterrosofam.430]

Where did you find your hemp cotton fabric?

[@helenwoodcock5140]

Hi Lisa can i ask a personal question would this method be ok for ladies who are suffering from adema on there menstrual cycle and the feminine napkins of any brand are failing and irritating the skin advice and nice comments for a lady who is in pain and is willing to try anything thankyou if can help xxx

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

i definitely think you could! lots of people are suggesting making them for their periods actually

[@mariavargas8395]

have you tried the menstrual cup? but you can totally use cloth pads for your menstrual periods, there's tons of options,look for blessed is best etsy shop,send her a message on what your problem is and she'll work with you to make you a customized cloth pad.

[@helenwoodcock5140]

@@mariavargas8395 thankyou i will contact this lady thankyou for your caring reply thankyou xxx

[@helenwoodcock5140]

@@FarmhouseonBoone thankyou Lisa thankyou fro your suggestions and your caring reply xxxx

[@naturejelisabeth]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@smolsquirrel]

I'm allergic to hemp and I'm worried my babies will be too - is hemp material a must for this?

[@tigerbellycooking441]

You can totally use bamboo

[@monetizewhatyoudo]

Couldn't you, if you just have a sewing machine, just sew them right sides together, flip them out and then top stitch? Or would that make them bulky?

[@macydiy9697]

it might make them bulky but it also might have more of a gusset to keep the poop in!

[@wassamonkantontong]

Hello Your link for microfleece does not work.... does anyone have the same issue?

[@NathalieVA56]

I get the fabrics from Etsy

[@jaclynhaynes4131]

The link for the hemp fabric doesn’t work. Can you fix it?

[@shammah4374]

Do you make your own cloth wipes as well ? And with what material?

[@kanikasingh889]

I wish you had a playlist of TTC mom's some tips to get pregnant.

[@meagenarnett2018]

Off topic also.....I know you do "toxin free".......what nail polish do u use?

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

i haven't found a toxic free nail polish yet

[@familyV741]

There are different levels of non-toxic nail polish. I've read that Zoya and Butter London are options. 100% pure sells nail polish too, but I'm not sure if they say they are non-toxic.

[@familyV741]

On one of the polishes I have from 100 percent pure it has this description: "Vegan, cruelty-free nail polish made without the 10 common toxins found in conventional formulas". Hope that helps. Zoya and Butter London can be found on Amazon.

[@meagenarnett2018]

Thank so much! 😊

[@familyV741]

@@meagenarnett2018 You're welcome. I looked back on my pinterest board and I think it said Zoya is considered "5 free" and Butter London is "7 free". I've found Zoya to be more affordable, BUT 100 percent pure has some of their colored polish on sale, some for as low as $4 right now.

[@jasminefremdehake2354]

Why do we glorify women in the west when they have more kids, and we contempt women in different regions when they do the same? Just a question and nothing related to Boone herself personally.

[@raraavis7782]

J M Do we? A lot of women, who choose this lifestyle as stay at home mom with a large family, seem to think, that society as a whole rather looks down on them. At least, that’s what I gathered from discussions in other comment threads I read (I‘m from Germany, where having a large family is exceedingly rare and homeschooling isn’t even allowed, so I‘m just following channels like this, because it’s an interesting ‚alternative‘ lifestyle for me). It was my impression, however, that even in America, it’s more the exception than the norm, to live like this. And why would it be a bad thing in societies, where more and more people have less than two kids...and there is an aging demographic and all that? It is, however , a problem in countries, where everyone has large families, because resources just aren’t indefinite on this earth. And anyway...the amount of kids isn’t necessarily really by choice anyway, but because poverty and lack of education and access to birth control and all that just makes it so. As soon as the standard of living goes up in a country, the birth rates usually go down. Also: people always point fingers at people with a different lifestyle from them. It’s human nature. We either idolize what’s different or look down on it. In truth, all lifestyles have their perks and downsides.

[@jlanehardy]

J M i think that with feminism going full charge lately many people look down on large families. I’ve come across more people who say “wow, you have five kids? I’m never having any!!” As if they detest the idea of ever having any. Recently there were some older women (ran into them somewhere) that said “I hope I don’t have any grandchildren!” I was thinking wow are we that anti-children in this country? Anyhow I live in the city and the reaction I get more is like “you poor lady! That’s why I’m not having any (or only 1)” anyhow just my experience. Don’t know if you have a lot of children and have a different experience.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

J M I think some people feel this way because those mothers may live in poverty and people think it’s bad for them to bring children into a situation where they might not have enough to eat or whatever. I think children are a blessing.

[@jcrefasi1]

If you can afford to have children then by all means have as many as you want and don't let anyone judge you. I think we tend to have contempt for the women who refuse free birth control and continue to have children that they can't afford to take care of and expect the government to fully support them. The more children the more monthly assistance/income they receive. Why bring a child into this world if your life is a daily struggle and you know you can hardly take care of yourself much less a baby and expect social services to support you???

[@jasminefremdehake2354]

@@jcrefasi1 i can't agree more, and the thing whatever money you take from the government, it hardly makes ends meet. And you put your children in daily struggle, just because you want to feel the crowd around you. But also my thing here and i am not judging anyone here at all, but we talk about minimalism and veganism and all these interesting topics but we keep bringing kids. When there are millions of children living around the world hoping for just a bottle of milk.