Newborn Cloth Diapers: If I Knew Then What I Know Now

*This video goes over diapers I liked and disliked for my newborn, and some recommendations. My newer video ( • How To Cloth Diaper Yo... ) talks about how to use cloth diapers, and a simplified recommendation.*
Green Mountain Diapers sells all I would re-purchase. The total I gave included ordering the organic prefolds :)
Recommendations from video: (can buy prefolds at Green Mountain Diapers only, covers are easy to find wherever)
12 newborn orange edge GMD organic prefolds
24 small yellow edge GMD organic prefolds
1 Flip cover
1 Thristies duo size 1 cover, or 1 Thirsties extra small cover
2 Blueberry Capri covers (in smallest size. Tagged "newborn" or "size 1")
2 Snappis
Total: $167

[@DaLaMc1]

when she started breastfeeding yesssss! I thought she'd stop the rec. mommy power!!!! 👏

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you, thank you!!!😘😘😘

[@curious.soul.]

Ellen V.S. Great video! Loved the genuineness.

[@jessisblessed6689]

DaLaMc1 I agree! When I make my videos I keep breastfeeding as well! #noshame #normalizebreastfeeding

[@karlagerman-skrinjaric6548]

Yes. I have all the feelings, I’m sorry but I will breastfeed anywhere that I deem hygienic. My baby is my number one priority not anyone else!

[@tehflecken]

That was my thought exactly!!

[@mspatti]

Hi I stopped in to see what all these videos could be about. I'm an old lady whose last full time responsibility contact with diapering was in the 70's. It was still cloth diaper time, and I must say it is all too hard now. Folded gauze diapers about 4 dozen of them, 4 pins, and a pair of plastic pants to cover, along with a box of Baby Fresh Diaper Soak was all we needed to diaper my little sister until she was done. We used a set of dark colored wash cloths to wash up the poopy baby butt and they soaked in their own bucket and still circulate through the house rag bag all these years later. But mostly we wiped up a dirty situation with the clean corner of the diaper before washing off. Seldom any poop on the washcloth. Everything was rinsed in the toilet, and put in the large kitchen garbage can in the basement. It was half full of water and diaper fresh. We washed diapers as needed. One load and dried in the dryer for about 30 to 40 minutes. Fold once and stack in the hall closet. A task that took no consideration. Nothing ever smelled bad from this operation. When disposable diapers came out and I realized that land fills and random trash cans everywhere were full of plastic wrapped poop presents, I was alarmed. It still irks me sometimes. LOL.

[@aromaofhope]

mspatti I'm gonna be a grandma for the first time in less than a month and I resonate with all you're saying. So glad my dd is going to use cloth. I think it's interesting that the prefolds wind up being this girl's favorites after trying all those fancy fitted types. I used prefolds with all 4 of mine (1981-1993) along with Gerber plastic pants and pins. I made wool soakers from shrunken sweaters, too. Had maybe 5 or 6 fitted ones with velcro and loved them, but alas, couldn't afford more, lol. My best tip is if you use pins, store them in a bar of soap. It makes them slick so they go right through the cloth. Sure enjoyed watching this adorable baby and her sweet mama! Can't wait till we have a little one around again!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

aromaofhope :) Congrats on almost being a grandma! :)

[@tinarobertsstudios]

+mspatti I hear you! My two were babies in the early 80's. I had about 12 dozen Gerber prefolds and pins and plastic pants. They went through both kids and many years of cleaning afterwards. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about with fitted diapers and diaper covers and prints etc...... They are for poop and pee for goodness sake. They are covered with onsies or clothes anyway.

[@curious.soul.]

Thanks Patti and Tina. I would be a new mom soon and was thinking to go with prefolds and covers after learning about all the options. You just made me decide. We need you guys around birth forums and videos more lol to simplify our lives. Thank you!

[@nicholemaree]

Thank you!!! I knew it had to be easier to cloth diaper than all this new stuff. I am on my 6th child and finally decided to cloth diaper. I love hearing how things are done old school. I have already purchased pins, prefolds and searching for the covers. Thanks again. :)

[@ravend3548]

I Love how you cut straight through the mess & was Completely Honest.

[@KassandraChandler]

Man those adorable newborn coos during feeds make your heart just melt! I love hearing my girl coo while she nurses ❤🤱

[@patriciasmith5336]

As an older mom who used cloth with all 4 new born to potty chair... there are some tricks my mom shared with me. For girls fold a second pre-fold like you are showing for an insert to a prefitted cover. lay it down on a second open(flat) prefolded diaper. on the middle thicker part. Then then fold on the sides and place the baby on it. Wing out the back sides enough to meet the front for pinning. Fold over the extra in the front to avoid the umbilical stump and pin. Use water proof pullon pants (we called them rubber pants) or a PLU fitted cover. And this should prevent too much leaking.

[@julieschneck206]

thank you for the insight. we are having twins and this was very helpful. also, amen to you mama for breastfeeding while doing your video. kudos to you

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you so much! 😊 and congrats on your coming twins, I just love twins so much, what a beautiful gift coming your way!

[@janayashley]

I just want to say I love your video. You are so honest and relatable. My daughter is 3 weeks and I had the same assumptions and the same issue with cloth diapers her. I used thx and we have out grown the absorbancy. I am using kawaii green I became your biggest fan when you decided to nurse your baby and continue the video. Some times as mom we just have to do what we have to do. Nursing is so natural and some times we are painted as villians for just doing what we have to do. Ain't no body have time have time to stop their life to feed there kid every 2 to 3 hours😊. Thanks for a great informative review.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you so much, that means a lot! And yes, I'm a big advocate for nursing when and where you need! When she was that age I had to nurse her in line and through the check out at TJ Maxx. I'm not going to make my baby go hungry just bc people are weird about it. The more others do the same the more socially acceptable it will be! :) congrats on your new baby- enjoy this time and your cloth diaper journey!!

[@danzliknobdyswchn]

I love that you keep going even while latching on a baby, you are a rockstar! :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Haha THANK YOU!

[@jenefermotta4524]

I wish everyone was like that like "let me casually just FEED my baby" ugh people just freak out about it idk why. you go girl!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

THANK YOU MAMA!!!! :) :) :)

[@gingerwillis3718]

Very, very helpful video! Thank you. Your daughter is adorable and looked just like you at that age. And I adore that you nursed like a pro in your video! Way to go Mama!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you for all of those compliments😊 She's 20 months and now looks so much like I did as a baby!! Good luck with cloth diapers👍👍

[@dily22]

I love how straight-forward this video is. Super helpful to hear one's honest opinion on cloth diapering a newborn. I found your recommendations helpful. Thank you!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you!!! Good luck on your cloth journey👍

[@annaadamska4117]

Hey, just need to leave a thank you note :) your video is brilliant! it got me into cloth diapering and it's a best instruction of use for a beginner ever, thank you!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Anna Adamska thank you so much!!!

[@emcilvoy1]

Thanks, very helpful. My wife and I especially appreciated your point of having different covers to avoid discomfort. Hadn't thought of that!

[@amandamichellecamero]

This whole video is so adorable! hahaha Thank you so much for being so informative, but I couldn't get over how precious her sounds were and that toot! hahahaha I'm definitely following you!

[@duramaxmak]

Use your prefolds for dusting around the house you will love them and they last for years

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Yes, we use them for all kinds of things! (My son has been using prefolds for a couple years.) We especially like them for cleaning the dog's paws when he comes in the house, and flats make great camping towels! :)

[@bethanyrylaarsdam6556]

this was really helpful! I loved that you started nursing and didn't skip a beat, way to go! I'm building my newborn stash and just scored 24 gmd NB and 24 gmd small prefold seconds and saved a ton of money. I built my whole stash for under $100 getting the seconds and buying used covers. If I have a girl I'm totally going to get those cute "dress" sleepers--how handy!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you so much! That's awesome about your stash, way to go!!! Hope you love the GMD😀 And I used the sleeping gowns on my son too, they aren't gender specific. They make "boy" prints too, or a lot of gender neutral ones in yellows and greens and greys. I loved them with both kids!

[@mellotart]

Shes soo cute!i like how you payed attention to her and also the video! Very good mama c:

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you💕

[@raeesraeef8593]

kai baby egxfuffgc

[@Lissab1130]

Awesome comment on having different kinds of covers so that they don't rub the same place on baby's skin!!! I am getting one or two of all different kinds thinking I will see what I like and what fits my baby best and then buy a bunch of that kind. I feel so much better and like I am not wasting money now. Great tip, thank you!!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Elisabeth Wann You're welcome! Hope you love cloth!!

[@GreenISHKatie]

I've watched this like 5 times and I learn something new everytime I watch it! :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Aww thanks!

[@virtualrossanna]

Thanks for posting this. I'm totally overwhelmed trying to figure out what I need to start cloth diapering with my first kid, and your video was incredibly helpful.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

I'm so glad, thank you!! Best of luck with your new baby 😊

[@charly29ful]

I’m not a mommy or on the way to be one. But i got into reusable pads for my periods. Been using them for 2 years (I’m 26 now and I’m amazed with these new things). I’m glad I found someone who has finally reviewed the diapers and is honest. Others I watched never told us how they worked like you did!!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Cora Lodger Thank you!! And I’m so glad you’re enjoying cloth pads:)

[@cathyloper6407]

Thank you ~~ I learned a ton on this video~ Soon to be a grandma babysitter of twin boys~~ helped me a tremendous amount!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Cathy Loper TWINS!! I love twins!! Congrats! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, it means a lot. Enjoy your new grand-babies when they get here :)

[@chrish3644]

I know this video is 6 months old, but I love love love that you let her eat during your video! Go mama! Great informational video!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Haha, thank you so much!! :)

[@audranisbet4343]

I bought a few different brands of newborn cloth diapers for my second baby and had the same problem with the lil joeys! I also had the same issue with absorbency and we only used the newborn aio's for less than a month. I love my applecheeks size ones (as long as the wings are pulled up they don't leak) and I like the Kawaii newborn as well because they go up to 20 lbs. Great review!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you! Glad the AC worked for newborn for you!! Ironically my stash is now 99.9% AC for this same baby, now that she's a toddler 😉 Didn't work as size 1, but size 2 has been a dream!

[@AmeliaRosalinaTheHedgehog]

Your baby is so cute and adorable

[@kylie132451]

I use the luv my pocket diapers. I love them! They have lots of snaps so they go all the way from newborn to potty trained. You can purchase them on Amazon, they're inexpensive and have great absorbency! My son is 13 months and still uses them from when he was born (he was 6 lbs and is now 18)

[@KayKay-eh5qy]

omg you are an angle im so glad i found your video im a ftm and i plan on Brest feeding and cloth diapering so thank you sooo much im doing as much research as i possible can even though noone has any faith in me and i have basically no support :/ but im determined to prove them all wrong and do whats best for my little girl :) you really helped me out soo much hearing all your advice and opinions with your experiences!!!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

You can do it!!! I'm so glad you have made the choice to breastfeed and cloth diaper. In my opinion these are very healthy options and very worth the learning curve! I'm sorry there aren't people around you who support these decisions, but the mom community on KZbin is strong and here for you! 💜

[@jgr_lilli_]

Lots and lots of mums do what you want to do and are happy with it! So don't let the others deter yourself from doing you! (They're often just afraid that their own lifestyle might not be "the one and only" and assume that you're doing wrong. People are difficult. 😒)

[@Stephyrodolfo]

Something that really helped us when our babies were outgrowing the absorbency and adding an insert/flat would have been too bulky, was adding a folded natural-fiber cloth wipe, sometimes two. That gives you a little more time to use our NB/size small stash. ☺️ I have 7 babies; a 4yo, a 2yo, 11mo triplets and NB twins. I cloth diaper 6 of those babies 😅 ☺️❤️ Cloth diapers have saved us tons and tons of money 😄 and I am soooo happy we can help the environment even a little ❤️☺️

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Stephanie Ceja Wow, kudos to you! So many multiples, congrats!!!! 😀

[@jgr_lilli_]

Your little Fiona is so chubby and lovely, I can't! Also, thanks for the informative video! It's funny how you hated Applecheeks back then, and then used the size 2 in your 100% flats-stash (as far as I remember). Things change... ;)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Lilli Jäger thank you! And yes! As their bodies change, different diapers for differently!!😀

[@smoresyg5772]

hehe my husband was just asking me for the "wiapers and dipes" the other day lol. I know where you're coming from. ;)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Haha exactly!!

[@ItsmeBish584]

+Ellen V.S. what is your favortie flat? what do you think about geffen baby hemp jersey flats? have you used them on a newborn? I have cloth diapered 2 of my 4 children but not from birth. We are expecting baby #5 and I've always loved prefolds and flats but haven't used them on a newborn. Are they bulky? I love geffen baby pfs and flats for my older children but not sure which cover works best over them without being too bulky.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Jessicalball The Geffen Baby would be great on a newborn bc they are quite small, but IMO too expensive to justify the price. I made a few videos on my channel about flats, and most recently flats on a newborn. If you get a size large, they are bulky, but not uncomfortably so, and then you can use their whole diapering life. That's what I mostly used with Fiona once she turned about 3 weeks old. Check that video for how I folded them. A regular size flat is less bulky, but it may or may not get you to potty learning depending on how heavy they wet. You could always double up if needed, or just add a doubler. Sounds like you already have some on hand, so I'd just try to get away with those! In the olden days one size flats were the only option, and millions of babies were successfully cloth diapered that way 😀

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Jessicalball The Geffen Baby would be great on a newborn bc they are quite small, but IMO too expensive to justify the price. I made a few videos on my channel about flats, and most recently flats on a newborn. If you get a size large, they are bulky, but not uncomfortably so, and then you can use their whole diapering life. That's what I mostly used with Fiona once she turned about 3 weeks old. Check that video for how I folded them. A regular size flat is less bulky, but it may or may not get you to potty learning depending on how heavy they wet. You could always double up if needed, or just add a doubler. Sounds like you already have some on hand, so I'd just try to get away with those! In the olden days one size flats were the only option, and millions of babies were successfully cloth diapered that way 😀

[@ItsmeBish584]

+Ellen V.S. awesome thank you! I'll check those videos out now. I've watched quite a few of your videos but i don't think I've seen that one. I also just discovered sweet iris flats. people seem to love those. Whats your opinion on SI on a newborn? Have you used them? i might purchase one just to see what its all about. I'd probably go with the half size.

[@mav9898]

Great video and very helpful for this first time dad and your little one is just adorable. Congrates!!!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thanks- congrats to you too!!

[@lilfoot423]

Normalize breastfeeding! Go mama!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Yes!! Thank you!! Still nursing her at 22 months 😀

[@jessisblessed6689]

Brianna Young Amen! I breastfed during my videos too :-)

[@allyschwartzwalder7126]

Thanks. It’s been 4 years since I cloth diapered my son and I don’t even know how i did it anymore. I definitely think I will hold off on buying anything else until I know how big my girl is gonna be.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

You got it mama! :)

[@mollypickett9983]

This was very helpful. I appreciate that you covered so many different diaper brands. I loved my GMD pre-folds as well and also would use the thirsty covers. Thanks for the tip on the Filp covers! I'll check these out for sure.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

😀 thanks for the nice feedback and for watching! Hope you like the flip cover if you try it!

[@MB-rh5pq]

Aww first diaper review I've seen with the baby as the star. She's like "mom who are all these strange people on youtube😂"

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Milani Briscoe 😍

[@racheltondryk3522]

This was extremely helpful information! We are preparing for our first and for our first experience with cloth diapering. I really appreciate your video, and Fiona made a great diaper model :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you so much! I can't believe how tiny she was here, she's almost a year already! Congrats on the upcoming arrival of your baby, I hope you enjoy cloth diapering 😀

[@geniesnyder4461]

This was very helpful with my planning for the new baby ♡ I have collected several AIOs, 2 in ones, pockets, and prefolds but I was not sure where or how to start. This helped with that. Thank you! :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Genie Snyder Thanks for watching! And congrats on the new baby :)

[@1989kitzar]

Thanks so much for your video I am 36 weeks pregnant and have just bought the flips with organic cotton inserts so will hopefully have some luck with those. Little Fiona is gorgeous :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you! And congrats on your baby and I hope you love the Flips :)

[@matthewbezahler2255]

A great stash, I would add in some fitteds, for some 3am changes, also can just sell them when done. The selling part is one of the best parts of CD, you can spend $700, and say sell at half the price when done, and you just diapered your child for $350. Amazing!

[@keepinghouseshefindsreward685]

You can still buy the thirsties XS Cover. They have just changed the Velcro. They have the sized covers and the duo wrap covers.

[@naomipinckney4235]

"moldew and milld" ha ha!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Naomi Pinckney I know, lol :0)

[@johnr.1592]

+Ellen V.S. I'm guessing you were lacking sleep a little at this stage, eh? Gave me and the other half a good chuckle. ☺

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+john nope Haha, yes! And I don't edit my videos so it just is what it is, tired mommy style 😉

[@DaLaMc1]

lol I thought i heard that

[@xavierfisher6427]

I love both of your babies' names!!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

THANK YOU!!! 😊

[@caw07100]

Thanks so much for your channel, Ellen. It's been so helpful watching your videos. I think I'm living the same life with my two kiddos. Didn't CD with no1 'til 3 mos. Started day 1 with no2 and, like you, I didn't like wool for newborns either. The felted soaker made it impossible to pull up on a scrunched-up newborn. I really wanted to like it, but couldn't do wool til babe was like 2 mos. Now I love the Disana soakers with prefolds and flats. Thanks, BTW, for the earlier video on wool, which helped me cave and purchase a couple. Also, a big hug on the sleeping video. I'm in the same boat with my 3-yo son as well. It's exhausting and cruel irony that the baby can sleep better than the toddler most nights.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Oh my gosh, you totally are my twin! We are living parallel lives :) thank you for the sweet message, it's nice to know these videos are helping a mama out! How old are your kiddos?

[@hhfan5]

Awwwwww. She is cooing. Love her! Love the video, thanks Im gonna be a first time Grandma and this is very helpful! FYI I nursed my babies too and its wonderful.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Congrats on coming new baby!!

[@samsamsamsamsam2103]

I have muslin squares for when my little one comes along.. woth waterproof covers.. then onto towelling when he's bigger. It's a minefield out there with makes and sizes and so on... X

[@myfloridalife2651]

Great vid! Thanks for a little clarity on a subject that can be quite daunting!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

MyFloridaLife thank you! I know it can seem overwhelming at first, but once you learn the different types of diapers and what wash routine works for you, it becomes second nature.

[@chrystalperez4816]

All I have to say is .... WOW !!!!! I need like a Cloth Diapering 101 class or a Cloth diapering for Dummies book! That was a ton of info ... not sure that I would be able to get the hang of it and I so want to help the environment :( .... Excellent job though! And Your daughter is DARLING !!!!!

[@perfect10fit]

+Chrystal Perez The best way to do it is just dive right in. Ck out GMD Mamas Coffee Lounge for advice, GMD BST for awesome deals on gently used items sold on GMD website, & fluffloveuniversity for diaper washing help.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

I thought I replied to your comment (?!), sorry! Cloth diapering doesn't have to be as complicated as this sounds, I just chose to try all the styles I had liked with my son as an older baby on my daughter as a newborn. If I would have stuck to my original plan of prefolds and covers for her it would have been easier, haha, I just wanted to try it all during the newborn stage. Did you ever give cloth diapering a go?!

[@awakealiveandwell]

Very helpful! I'll add a few Thirsties covers to my shopping list.

[@TheChoiceofMotherhood]

Expand-a-Family Hey! Fancy meeting you here!! I have the Thirsties Duo covers :)

[@awakealiveandwell]

I ended up not getting the Thirsties after all. I'm ready for your CD vids btw. :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Expand-a-Family I'll try to do a covers review in the next week or so :)

[@DubAnnick]

Thanks, exactly the review I was looking for while searching into flats and all.

[@tawnithompson9280]

baby on the way so helpful! i wanna use cloth at home so it really helped knowing what works and what doesnt... hopefully it doesnt change much sense I'm having a boy lol

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Tawni Thompson I didn't need to do anything special with my daughter vs my son!

[@janina32]

super thanks for this! really informative and a great no-nonsense approach.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

janina32 Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback :)

[@lovelis21]

Thank you for posting this video! trying to figure this cloth diaper fun out. This is my 3rd child. First time for cloth-

[@ellenv.s.4913]

You're welcome. So glad you are giving cloth a try!! :) It is just so much fun!

[@WTrefren]

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Willard Trefren Haha, awesome, thanks!!

[@kristinahuddleston1871]

that is me and I have 3 kids and I used disposable diapers and worked really well

[@GuidingMyHome]

I made the same assumptions with my second baby...and it went very similarly. This time around I have mostly small prefolds and some newborn fitteds. :)

[@melm149]

Extremely helpful video! Good chance my first will be on the large side and this is great information.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Great, thank you for the feedback 😀 Congrats on your upcoming first, how exciting!!!

[@crazy4disneypooh]

to be fair, 1 1/2-2 hours in a cloth is pretty good. I have cloth diapered 2 kids and I'm about to cloth my 3rd in july. Small gdiapers worked great on my newborns. I used a newborn ( orange edge) gmd in them. no leaks!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Congrats on your upcoming baby! Yes, I always change about 1.5-2 hours (unless a poop happens then it's a new diaper right away!). I just never had leaks in that amount of time with my son (and now daughter now that she's not a newborn) so was just surprised a newborn could leak in something that fast!

[@CelesteBecker777]

I'm only at 8w with my first (and I'm the youngest in my family) so I know nothing, and this was VERY helpful, thank you. Btw, way to feed her right there, always good to normalize the most natural thing on earth :) I've recorded your recommendations to add to my baby registry! (Now I seem way too ahead of things but I've known I was pregnant for 5 weeks so it doesn't seem weird to have started my baby registry til I say it out loud). Thanks again!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Celeste Bokrony Thank you so much for the positive feedback, and best wishes during your pregnancy!

[@KristinaMurphy]

Thanks for this video! Starting to work on our NB stash and this was immensely useful :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Kristina Murphy I'm so glad, thank you! And congrats!! :)

[@perfect10fit]

GMD all the way. Excellent video. Only other advice I would add is the gmd workhorses are awesome once they pretty much stop pooping at night.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

I wish I would have gotten a few of their snapless newborns! I have a large snap one that I've used with both kids, but didn't try the newborn ones! What diapers do you use?

[@perfect10fit]

Mainly econo bum covers with GMD prefolds, workhorse with a large GMD stay dry doubler@ night, occasionally nickys AIO, and I have some size 2 thirsties for the hubby but I personally don't like them because they leak/wick and they take fooooooorever to day. I'm just now discovering interlock and knit wool covers too.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Joanne Murphy Fun! Yeah I'm not a huge Thirsties fan either. I loved that one I had for newborn, and love the price and USA made, but their other products I've tried haven't been that awesome for us.

[@alondraaleman8649]

Thanks for making the video! Learned a lot of valuable info! Im due Nov with second baby and I have decided to go with cloth diapering! Eek so excited!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

I had November babies too! :) congrats on #2 and I hope you love cloth!!

[@caylieb5403]

"Moldew and Mild" hahaha

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Caylie B I know, haha! I don't edit my videos😉

[@Shalonda843]

Caylie B ggy💚💘💜💜💜💜

[@sarahglenn4160]

All of the sleep deprived mommies salute you. Haha

[@CarolReidCA]

Thanks for the great info! Perhaps the good old 100% cotton pre-folds with diaper pins & vinyl/plastic pants, then the cute covers over those are still the way to go? I would have thought the snap-ons would've been a great idea. I'm not so impressed now. The inserts seem to help some people, but not others with leaking. The covers & perhaps weave or thickness of the diapers seem to be the issue. Those snap-on covers can be outrageously expensive!

[@smoresyg5772]

+Carol Reid prefolds with pins (good new diapering pins! So cute) and plastic covers is exactly what I'm doing right now. Prefolds cost me $12 5 years ago (Just got one package. Still using them.) and I just got a new 3-pack of plastic covers for $10. Pins were $2. So... Diapering for $25?? Heck yes!! :D lol

[@CarolReidCA]

Smoresy G Yeah & washing, but that's pretty minimal. A LOT less than the $400-500/year (or more?) & less rash too! just use those mattress pads (the flannel over vinyl & there are others with laminated materials now too that breathe & diaper covers too that are really inexpensive when bought from the factories - see the Mama app & don't get the thin just cotton white pads alone. you can use with the thicker gray ones that are super absorbent, from the same app), anyhow, if you just pin on a pre-fold or two without the pants & use the mattress pads, it's great for airing out when the little ones are taking a nap to get rid of rashes from food sensitivities, acidity, etc. or just a hot summer day with a onesie over them when they have already done their business, then change them just before they are due to go again. Also great time to work on potty training! Anyhow, It's been a LONG day, so I'm rambling... Anyhow, I hope this makes sense... They work VERY well though & as long as you wash them properly, they are healthier IMHO too AND the money saved can buy your baby at least a beater car, or something nice when they get older, or something nice!

[@CarolReidCA]

So true. I've heard one brand (or perhaps knock-offs) have to pull tight & can cause tummy trouble, so you might want to look at the ones that are on the market to be sure they fit your baby well, without being tight.

[@jaykay3839]

Moldew and mild.lol. That's awesome. It's good to know I'm not the only one that does that.lol. Good video but I have to say that overloading your washer is not recommended. You can't really chalk that up as a bad quality of a diaper.lol. This is a great video to demonstrate how it's kinda risky to spend a lot of money on a newborn stash. You did the cloth diaper world a good service here. :) I totally agree with your recommendation of Green Mountain Diapers, they're awesome. I also love Flips and the size 1 thirsties, but not so much on the size 2. And OH MY GOODNESS, you adorable baby makes my ovaries ache. I LOVED the little nursing song she was humming. SO cute. :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Jay Kay Lol, moldew and mild, I know~ I don't edit my videos, makes it feel like work and not a hobby ;) And yeah, overloading the washer is a big no-no, I had two in cloth at the time and it took a couple loads to figure out how much was too much ;) I also never was a fan of size 2 Thirsties. Mine lives at Grandma's now as a back-up. And I haven't noticed the nursing song, lol, I'll have to go check on that. My little sweetie :) Thanks!

[@appletinImom0f5]

loved watching going into baby 9 and 10 .. I loved my ecnobums nb cover with flats on my tiny babies.. I had a hard time with cloth cause I have tiny babies preemie prefolds suck.. Most my girls came home at around 4lbs..

[@appletinImom0f5]

I love that every baby is different. flats in the mini kite fold is what help make nb cover fit..

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Apple tini oh I could see that being a great fit for newborn covers! Great idea😊

[@patrickporco6972]

Im flabberghasted...i was diapering my younger sister before disposable diapers came out....we folded cloth to the correct size and folded appropriate extra thickness as neede for both boys and girls...i had no idea they were selling these little panties for babies....so many different brands...amazing

[@rovic101]

"They smelled like molddew and mild" hahah :)

[@TheGracieDiaries]

Great tip about gowns! Great review I learned a lot.

[@TheSavetheworld89]

Mildew and mold lol. Also, if your baby is a big wetter, most people will add an additional insert. They don't make them super thick because the dry time and mold would grow crazy in it, that's why people add them.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Yes 😄 I add boosters when needed. She pees more regularly now as an older baby though.

[@leggingsarepants3175]

I only clicked on this because your little new baby is solo cute! I'm tearing up D: my ovaries!! Ahhhh 😍👶🏼

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Oh my goodness, you are so sweet!!

[@destinynewsome252]

Thanks for your thoughts/advice. Helpful!

[@avaleencota6375]

Thank u these video helped these gonna be my first time using cloth diapers and btw your baby is so adorable

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you! Have fun with cloth diapers :)

[@jessicamugridge3851]

This really isn't related to what the video is about but I just had to say kudos for breastfeeding!! I am also a proud breastfeeding mom and I have people tell me all the time how great what I'm doing is and how rare it is becoming for babies to be breastfed and it's kind of heart breaking. So glad to see another breastfeeding mommy out there!!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you!! Right back at ya! I feel very fortunate to have a healthy milk supply :)

[@nunelevonyan6413]

I wonder if cloth diapers washed by strong detergents with chemicals are not worse for baby s delicate skin than regular diapers. Even if you rinse them well... i dont know.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Cloth diapers washed with a natural detergent is the safest bet.

[@HiphopRae714]

very informative thanks! she had the cutest chubby cheeks

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thanks! Chubby cheeks are the best! 😄

[@shaleesabennett3869]

Great video. Have u looked at the different ways to fold those pre folds that you have? I seen a video on here with the ways to fold. Maybe you could look up the jelly roll which would maybe help with the leakage around the legs if the cover is too big. I'm due on the 27th this month I bought different varieties of cloth diapers pre folds and flats with snappies. As well as I plan to breast feed too. Congrats on the little cutie you have.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Shaleesa Bennett Congrats! I love cloth diapering and breastfeeding! The baby in this video is potty trained now, but still bf'ing. For flats I really loved the orgami and Jo-fold, dirty diaper laundry on KZbin has great tutorials for folds.

[@Leenie42785]

"Moldew & mild" Gotta love mommy brain!! lol Been there!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Totally!! Haha

[@shannonleeann5643]

Yeah. I think I will just make some. She is a little cutie.

[@briand.beverlyii4868]

Be careful, as Best Bottom, only fits so long because of the way they snap. Also. try some of your covers with a gdiaper insert. I hated the covers, they leaked, even when positioned correctly. But, they are hemp and the more you wash them, the more absorbent they get. They also have a microfiber layer that keeps the bum dry and are small, so they fit in the smaller of covers. But the problem with most newborn diapers is that they outgrow/don't have enough absorbency for long. I made most of the ones that we used and they got us through that first four weeks or so, also the prowraps? were good when small. I would second having about 12 diapers in your newborn stash. It is enough that you still need to wash about everyday, but you have enough 2-4 left over to use overnight while your diapers dry on the wrack overnight. Also, if you are having problems with leaking make sure to use the right detergent. I make my own, but Rockin' Green, while expensive was the best "commercial" detergent. I also keep a spare prefold on the changing table when changing little bums as they tend to tinkle every time they are changed. Just my 2 cents. Oh, by the way CDing #3. Oh, and you can't beat bumgenius on the bigger babies. I prefer them over flip because elastic can be replaced, and they are easier for babysitters/dads/gmas etc.

[@briand.beverlyii4868]

BTW this is Brian's wife.....lol

[@Kay-tf6yy]

So my entire stash is alva or MK. They are all too big for my two month old. We were given newborn diapers and they fit. But she pees through them within 45 min to 1 hr. She was 8.2 pounds at 2 weeks. Obviously bigger now at 2 months. So we are now using size 1 disposables until she can fit into all her mama koala diapers

[@mommyhunger2195]

Your daughter is Adorable! ♡

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Mommy Hunger Thank you! Your little baby there in the pic is super cute too!!

[@mommyhunger2195]

+Ellen V.S. thanks :)

[@mamalikeme8275]

Thank you for answering so quickly. I wonder, have you ever used Nicki's diapers brand covers? They're supposed to be a lot like Flip, but cheaper, like only about $10 a cover. I have yet to hear an unbiased review on them. I never trust the reviews on Nicki's website because they are always rave reviews for her own brands. I'm super interested in hearing your opinion if you have ever used them.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

I've never used them! I've heard most people love them, but have heard some inconsistencies in quality control. Sorry I don't have a better answer for you! It's probably worth trying one!

[@sarab.1559]

I could really relate to your video! I just had my second child and he was bigger and has gained weight faster than my first. It was really interesting to see all the different types that you have tried. I invested completely in Kawaii newborn diapers (I borrowed the same type from a friend with my first), and they are great because they actually say that they go from 6-22 lbs which is really good. I did switch to OS with my son at 6 months, maybe for more absorbency, but they probably could have fit him longer. On my newborn they have never leaked pee, and I put 1 of the 2 inserts for day use and 2 for night (he's doing a six to 8 hour stretch at night). However, his little legs are skinny even though he us up to 11 lbs now at 6 weeks, and the legs are still not quite tight enough and his runny poo gets out. They gaped about a 1/4 inch at first. So we jumped into EC and he is going poo on the potty which is great. Cloth diapering is such an adventure! I first found your wool video and am getting started with wool for both my boys at night. :) Oh, and I bought a Harper too! My first ever bumgenius! I bought the environmental though, not a cover. It fits my 22 month old, but after watching your video, I realized that it would probably fit my newborn too!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

First- I'm super jealous that your 6 week old sleeps for 6-8 hours ;) That's awesome! That's great that EC pooping is working for you- I'd never be brave enough to try. Hope you like using wool :)

[@chelseafaye2679]

Thank you so much for doing this video! I started CDing my son when he was 18 months, now that I'm having a girl in a few months Ive been thinking about buying NB but not sure we can really afford it, defiantly can't afford diapers that won't work.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Glad it was helpful! And yes, it's a big bummer to spend money on something that doesn't work!!! Good luck and congrats :)

[@chelseafaye2679]

thank you!

[@tiffanywheeler48]

We stuff pockets with the small gmd prefolds for my almost 3 yr olds

[@ellenv.s.4913]

That's awesome that works for you guys!! Easier to stuff and easier on the wallet. Probably takes up less room in the washing machine too :)

[@rdupre4]

She is so sweet and cute:)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thank you :) :)

[@rswenski]

Super helpful! Thank you so much.

[@julianne6041]

This is sooo helpful- thank you!

[@estherbaruja4549]

this was very helpful! thank you so much!

[@RandomVibes505]

Your baby is so adorable so cute and sweet . 😍❤❤

[@colleenmccray8269]

Very helpful! Thank you :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thanks so much for watching!! :)

[@fidgetin]

Great video, im very very new to cloth nappies and found your video informative. I got a heap load of cloth nappies off a selling page and dont really know what to do with them now haha. Shell

[@ellenv.s.4913]

I'm glad you found the video helpful :). Give what you bought a chance and see how it works out for you!

[@mariankokko3894]

Wonderful information! Thank you so much

[@lbmsy23]

4:54 😂 my baby does those sounds too while drinking

[@ellenv.s.4913]

mel o. Newborns are the best!!

[@jessieaustrian]

You're wonderful. Thank you.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

So sweet, thank you!😊

[@MrsGetOverYourself]

"Moldew and Mild"... Hehe mom brain, I love it! 😹

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Turtle McNeill I know, seriously, right?!😜

[@MrsGetOverYourself]

Ellen V.S. Have you tried that cheapie brand of covers called "Qianqunui", or is there something you showed here that compares? A friend gave me like 100 of em (with tons of BumGenuis inserts, short and long) and they're adjustable to different sizes; but it's hard to find any reviews on them... sounds like you've tried everything! ( I'm due in Feb with our first so I'm trying to learn from as many moms like you beforehand!🙏🏼😅)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Turtle McNeill I've never heard of them! Just make sure you don't use the bumgenius inserts against baby's skin if they are microfiber. Cotton, hemp, and bamboo can touch skin, not microfiber. I'd say give them a whirl since they are free, and invest in something else if they don't work! You could always pick up a few flats to try with them as well😊 They make great burp rags and changing mats too, so they are nice to have around!

[@ivanfranco2363]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thanks for watching!

[@jdem1035]

Thank you for this informative video!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

J Dem You're welcome!

[@bumblingsahm]

thank you for this honest video

[@violetrose113]

Hi Ellen- I came across this video a week or 2 ago while looking at clips on cloth nappie (diapers), I just wanted to say I've really enjoyed watching your others, I've nearly watched them all now, I like your down to earth style and feel a bit of a connection as I'm also vegetarian and I'm in/from Australia (just watched Finns room one) :). I'm jealous of the variety of cloth options you have in the US, I wish I could get delivery of Green Mountain stuff here, they seem great. If you were on facebook I would follow you, I trust your reviews of things and find myself agreeing a lot, I hope this doesn't sound weird or anything :) I just wanted to let you know, I'm surprised you don't have more views (though this one has heaps!). So anyway, keep it up! -violet

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Wow, thank you so much, that means a lot!! :) Fiona has the Australia room now :) I don't know if I mentioned in the video, but we went there for 3 weeks on our honeymoon, and it is just such an incredible place! You guys have the best accents, hands down. I recently made the switch to vegan and love it! I've never had FB, just not into it. I see a sonogram pic there... has your baby come yet? :)

[@violetrose113]

Ellen V.S. I'm 18wks on Friday, nearly halfway! :) Looking forward to my 20wk scan, first baby so all very exciting (I'm 32).. enjoying having the time to do as much research as I can re cloth nappies etc, I've bought a great reusable wipes system (cheekywipes.com.au) and I'm actually looking forward to using it all! I've also enjoyed your toy reviews, luckily quite a few of the bath ones are available for me online :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Congrats!!! :) So exciting! Are you going to find out the gender? I checked out the wipes, sounds cool. I like that it's just water and EO :) What types of diapers do you have available in Australia?

[@violetrose113]

Ellen V.S. No, I'm looking forward to the surprise, and I like neutral colours anyway. Yeah I never even considered using reusable wipes, I thought it would be too hard, but another mum suggested these and it's such a well thought out system, I actually think it will be easy! At first I was looking at the all-in-ones and all-in-twos but you need so many and they take so long to dry, and they cost more and can't be used for other things! My husband said why can't we just use the basic terry towel system like our parents did, and I thought about it and was like 'genius!' So simple, especially for newborn, as you don't know what size they'll be, and as I haven't done it before, I don't need nearly as many covers (I've been looking on what seems to be a good Aust site for MCNs darlingsdownunder.com.au, and I'll prob end up getting a mix of about 6-8 - flip, thirsties, bumboo & rumparooz, and i'd love to get some wool covers if i can find them), terry towels/prefolds/trifolds are so reusable for other things - wish I could get GMD, but I've found bubblebubs prefolds unbleached cotton & bumboo bamboo prefolds so far, plus I've been given a heap of terry towel squares- I think I'll just pick up a packet here and there and see what ends up working. We have a baby expo in a few weeks, I've been told there may be some cloth bargains so I'm waiting until then to buy anything else, but so excited! I was 8pounds4 I think, at birth, and often that's an indicator, but I know your 2 are very different sizes, so you just never know! I may end up getting some boingos too, pretty sure they ship here, I don't like snappis either, they seem too much like they're going to snap! Also, I've found this great site you may be interested in hellocharlie.com.au, she'd made up heaps of 'cheatsheets' for things like wipes and nappy balm and eco disposables, there is prob a lot of brand crossover as some would be from the US, she's looked at the ingredients in them and ranked them, and I found the wipes one very surprising! A lot of eco ones were not as good as I'd thought.

[@violetrose113]

Ellen V.S. darlingsdownunder.com.au seems to have a good variety, i think i'll get a mix of these - flip, thirsties, bumboo & rumparooz, but i'll see what's at the expo. there are soo many brands around, i know i could try some etsy or home-sewn type ones but i think i'll stick to the more popular/tested brands for now.. I dunno, it seems all the mums in my 'due in august' facebook group are finding out! i kind of like not knowing, until baby is in front of us, plus they can get it wrong which would be disconcerting..

[@zdwagner692]

It’s all about lil joeys cloth diapers and transitioning to Charlie banana