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4. How many cloth diapers do I need?
Keep in mind that babies grow at different rates and have different needs.  In general, here is how
many diapers you will need:
Newborn - 5 months
Option 1
24-36 Infant prefolds
6-8 covers
Option 2
24-36 fitted diapers
6-8 covers
Option 3
24-36 pocket diapers
24-36 inserts
5 months - 1 year
Option 1
18-24 Regular prefolds
4-6 covers
Option 2
18-24 fitted diapers
4-6 covers
2-3 night time diapers (either
pocket diapers with inserts or a
fitted diaper and doubler with a
wool or fleece cover)
Option 3
18-24 pocket diapers
18-24 inserts
1 year and older
Option1
12-18 Regular prefolds
4-6 covers

(Babies over 30 lbs may need
Premium prefolds)
Option 2
12-18 fitted diapers
4-6 covers
2-3 pocket diapers for night
time use
2-3 night time diapers (either
pocket diapers with inserts or a
fitted diaper with doubler and a
wool or fleece cover)
Option 3
12-18 pocket diapers
12-18 inserts