How Many Cloth Diapers Do I Need?
What is the recommended amount of cloth diapers?
This is a question that many parents ask: how many cloth diapers do I need to keep my baby in diapers until they are ready for training pants? The answer depends on several factors, including the type of cloth diapers you choose, how often you change your baby’s diaper, your laundry routine, and how soon your baby transitions to training pants.
Choosing the right kind of diapers
Kanga Care offers various options of one size cloth diapers, plus prefold cloth diapers for those who wish to start with the traditional cloth diaper; we also offer diaper covers. Our most popular brand is Rumparooz, which are a one size diaper that adjusts to fit babies from six pounds to over 55 pounds. For most babies, that is birth to training pants. If you have enough Rumparooz when your baby is born, you will not need to buy any more diapers for your new addition to the family.
So, how many cloth diapers do you actually need? Here’s a helpful guide:
- Newborns (0-3 months): 10-12 diapers per day
- Infants (3-12 months): 8-10 diapers per day
- Older Baby (12+ months): 6-8 diapers per day
- Toddler (2+ year): 4-6 diapers per day
To ensure you have enough diapers on hand, you’ll need to consider how often you plan to do laundry, which is shown in the diagram below:
How Often Should You Change Your Baby’s Diaper?
For optimal hygiene and comfort, it’s recommended to change your baby’s diaper at least every two hours, or as soon as it becomes wet or soiled. During the night, babies typically sleep for longer stretches, so you may use fewer diapers, but during the day, you’ll likely go through 8-10 diapers. Over the course of a year, that adds up to around 3,285 diaper changes!
When you compare this to the cost of disposable diapers, which can easily exceed $500 a year, the savings with cloth diapers become clear.
How Often Will You Launder Them?
Your laundry routine is another key factor in determining how many cloth diapers you need. Kanga Care diapers are designed to be stored in a Wet Bag or Pail Liner, both of which can be washed alongside the diapers. We recommend washing your cloth diapers every three days to maintain cleanliness and ensure you always have a fresh supply.
- Washing every 3 days: You’ll need 24-30 diapers, plus a few extras for when some are in the wash.
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How Many Cloth Diapers Do I Need: What’s the Bottom Line?
Ultimately, the number of cloth diapers you need depends on your specific situation, but a set of 24 Rumparooz cloth diapers is often sufficient for most families. These diapers are not only cost effective, saving you money over time compared to disposables, but they also grow with your baby, lasting from birth to potty training.
Investing in a high quality set of cloth diapers like Rumparooz means you’ll avoid the hassle of constant diaper purchases, late night store runs, and the environmental impact of disposable diapers. Plus, with features like patented double gussets and the poop scoop to keep messes contained, Rumparooz continues to be the #1 choice for cloth diapering families for over a decade.
Ready to make the switch? Check out our full range of cloth diapers at kangacare.com and discover why thousands of parents trust Rumparooz for their little ones!
