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Cloth Diaper Must Haves from 10 years of experience
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After cloth diapering for 10 years, these are my recommendations. Most are non affiliate but you deserve the best.
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Cloth Diaper Options
 
Wipes and Wipe solution
 
Dirty Diaper Storage
 
Cleaning
 
Cloth Diaper Safe Creams
 
Miscellaneous useful items

Cloth Diaper Options

I used Esembly for newborn size and general OS fitteds for after.
 
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Diapers that are easy to understand, easy to use, and easy to clean
Cloth Diaper Products
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A simple to use and easy to wash option. Use covers with these fitted for maximum absorbency and waterproofing.
Fitted Diapers
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Covers that seal and hold every single time
Diaper Covers
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For those wanting natural water resistant/repellent options, wool is the best option
CUSTOM / Made To Order Upcycled Wool Soaker Cover Diaper Cover With Added Doubler CUSTOM SOAKER Pick Your Size Color Applique
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Snap wool cover options are always handy
Cloth diaper cover, wool soaker cover, cloth nappy cover, wool wrap - merino wool wrap with a mushroom appliqué (One-size fits most)
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Wipes and Wipe solution

Keep the wipe warmer by making your own solution with water and the best soap bits around. Add in flannel wipes that you can transition to general bathroom usage.
 
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Perfect option for keeping wet wipes handy in a wipe warmer. These last years and can be customized to your preferences. Seller is amazing!
Cloth wipe bit solution cubes - your choice of scent and dyed/undyed soap bits - natural, vegan, phthlatate and detergent free - 2 ounces
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Cute, affordable and reusable. Easy to clean and keep clean. Also handy for snotty noses or potty training toddlers.
MamaBear Reusable Cloth Wipes (Unpaper) Set - Baker's Dozen - Solid Color Sets (4"x8")
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Organic wipes option for sensitive tushes
Handmade.GOTS Certified. Organic Cloth Baby Wipes . 8x8 cotton flannel. Eco friendly reusable washable cloth wipes and/or napkins.
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Perfect for holding cloth wipes
Warm Glow Diaper Wipe Warmer
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Dirty Diaper Storage

When in doubt, open laundry basket keeps diapers from stewing but if the smell is too much, monkey foot is the best option around.
 
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Hands down the best wet bag option out there. Holds up for years. Use it now for diapers and later for a beach wet bag. Stands up to wash after wash after wash.
FUNctional + Waterproof + Washable Wet Bags *Monkey Foot Designs*
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A variety of wet bag options for a more affordable price
Wet Bags
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Don't skip over easy storage options like an open laundry basket for drier climates. It surprisingly keeps stink away.
Tall Flex Laundry Basket Plastic Hamper 17.75x17.25x26
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Cleaning

Always pick a powdered detergent. Natural options tend to struggle to keep up, so tide powder really is the best for keeping a smell free routine.
 
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My first recommendation for powder detergent that just cleans well and isn't strongly scented for sensitive skin
Roma Laundry Detergent - 4.4 lbs.
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I preferred non scented but that oxi will get them clean every time
Tide Powder
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For the stubborn stains that don't wash out
"Original" Stain Remover Stick
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For stubborn smells after years of diapering, use this to refresh your diapers back to new
Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment
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Pre clean gross diapers easily with this shield
Spray Pal
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Cloth Diaper Safe Creams

 
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Clears every rash, every time while keeping your cloth diapers absorbent
Grandma El's Diaper Rash Ointment – Gentle Relief
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Another cloth safe cream option
Baby Diaper Rash Relief Cream
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Miscellaneous useful items

 
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Create diaper stations anywhere you need them
Parker Baby Diaper Caddy - Oatmeal
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Soakers help bulk up diapers if you have a heavy wetter
Boosters - Hemp / Organic Cotton Cloth Diaper Booster Liners - 2 Ply Pocket Inserts Doublers Soakers - Preemie | Newborn / Small | Medium
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