10 Cloth Diaper Accessories That Make Life EASY!

10 Cloth Diaper Accessories That Make Life EASY!

As a cloth diapering mom going on 6 years, I’ve found a few accessories that have made my life easier. 

Let’s face it, Cloth Diapering wouldn’t be the same without our beloved accessories. They help to simplify our lives and best of all, most of these are 15 bucks or less!

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1. Spray Bottle

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Awe the good ol’ multi-purpose spray bottle. I used to keep one of these at my changing station and in my diaper bag to spray my cloth wipes. You can make a fancy-smanshy homemade solution or just fill it with plain water.

You can also keep your wipes pre-moistened in a wipes warmer but you have to be careful about mold growth.

Pro Tip: Fill another spray bottle with a vinegar/water solution to wipe things down in your nursery when needed. It’s cheap and non-tox, win-win! 😛

For around a buck a piece, spray bottles are nice to have.

2. Disposable Diaper Liners

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If you’re traveling or have an idea when your baby needs to “go,” just slap one of these babies on top of the diaper. When they do their business all you have to do is plop it in the toilet or trash it. You won’t have to spray your diaper off, making traveling much easier.

I wouldn’t suggest these for 100% breastfed babies because the poo runs straight through them. The liners are the consistency of a dryer sheet so wait until your baby starts on solid foods.

You can find Diaper Liners (aff link) on GroVia or other cloth diaper sites for around 8-15 dollars. They also have reusable cloth diaper liners.

Check out-out my post: Cloth Liners vs Disposable Diaper Liners if you want to learn more about those.

3. Small Tub Or Bin

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I’ve got a very small changing station area and grew tired of putting dirty diapers on the floor. I found this small tub at the dollar store and use it all the time. Now I have a nice place to put all of my dirty diapers/wipes without getting anything else dirty during a change.

I use it to dump wet diapers in the diaper pail and carry it to and from the restroom when a diaper needs to be sprayed. No need to worry about dripping water anywhere and best of all, it only cost a buck!

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4. Finger Guards

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These are one of the niftiest cloth diaper accessories I have seen! Diaper Dawgs are great for pulling soiled inserts out of your pocket diapers and holding onto your dirty diapers when you are spraying them off.

I also use these when dumping dirty diapers into my diaper pail to keep my fingers clean. Sometimes they even double as finger puppets. 🙂

They’re small and easy to store, I just hang them over the diaper tub when not in use. They go in with the diaper laundry every now and then to keep them squeaky clean. (Aff link) Diaper Dawgs are super cute and also affordable, costing around 8-13 bucks

5. All-In-One Diaper Sprayer

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If you are planning on cloth diapering I absolutely recommend this all-in-one diaper sprayer from Diaper Dawgs. It may be a little bit of an upfront cost but makes cleaning cloth diapers sooooo much easier!

Once your baby starts on solids you’ll need to spray the majority of the poo off into the toilet, which is where a good diaper sprayer comes in handy. (Aff link) The Diaper Dawgs Diaper Sprayer Combo is the only one on the market that comes with its own spray shield aka (Spray Collar). The spray collar is small, clear, and attaches directly to the diaper sprayer for your convenience.

You’ll never have to re-assemble it like you would with the Spray Pal sprayer shield. This spray collar prevents you from spraying water all over the place, keeping the mess in the toilet where it belongs. It does take a little bit of practice to get the hang of, but once you do it’s awesome!

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The diaper sprayer is also very powerful, I don’t have to go over and over the diaper to get it clean like I did with my homemade sprayer.

I could go on and on about the awesomeness of this sprayer combo but I will save you some time. If you are interested in my full review of this product, and why I rate it as one of my number one recommended cloth diapering products… you can click Here!

6. Snappi & Boingo Diaper Fasteners

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If you decide to diaper with prefolds, flats, or some fitted cloth diapers then you must use a Boingo or Snappi fastener. They are MUCH easier to use than safety pins! Yes, you can still use safety pins like your grandmother did, but who wants to deal with that hassle?

(Amazon Aff link) Boingos’ are not only practical but they come in a lot of funky colors and last from birth to potty. (Amazon Aff link) Snappi’s stretch very nicely across the front of your prefold or flat, keeping it nice and secure before putting on a waterproof cover. You can also bring the rubber part over the claws or grips when not in use.

Boingo’s and Snappi’s are very affordable, you can purchase these diaper fasteners for under 15 bucks. If you want to learn more about these two diaper fasteners, you can check out my post: Snappi Vs Boingo.

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7. Wet Bags

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Where would us cloth diapering moms be without our wet bags? They are extremely convenient for traveling and storing your soiled cloth diapers or clothes. They come in a variety of styles/prints and they come in different price ranges, closures, and sizes.

Wet bags (aff link) are pretty much fancy plastic bags that you can use over and over. They lock in the stink and moisture from your dirty diapers and some of them even have a dry pocket to put extra things.

They’re a must for traveling and not only for soiled diapers! You can store dirty clothes, pumping supplies, cloth pads, and other items that you don’t want leaking out in your diaper bag.

When your baby gets older you can use them to store wet clothes, swimsuits, wet wipes, or snacks. I recommend having at least two wet bags so you can rotate them. You can find affordable wet bags on GroVia, Amazon or order custom ones on Etsy.

8. Double Dooty Wipes

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Again, here is another fabulous product from Diaper Dawgs that makes cloth diapering easier! These are no ordinary Cloth Wipes (aff link), they feature a pocket which helps to protect your hand from getting dirty during diaper changes.

These bad boys are made out of a soft bamboo blend and come in a set of six. They have a longer sleeve on one side that you can easily grab to turn inside-out. This keeps the poo contained within the wipe. Turning it inside out also prevents any poo from getting all over the inside of your wet bag or from touching anything else.

Double Dooty cloth wipes are also very versatile, you can clean more than bums with these suckers. I like to use these for wiping down toilet lids and ceiling fans as well.

For around 10 bucks for a set, I believe every cloth diapering mom should have a few of these in her diaper bag!

9. Poopoose “Wiggle Free” Changing Pad

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This is seriously one of my favorite baby products on the market. I received one of these to review some time ago and it has made cloth diapering so much easier! I realize this isn’t exactly a cloth diapering accessory, but I thought I’d add it to the list because it makes diaper changes in general much less of a hassle.

The (Amazon Aff link) Poopoose Changing Pad has a strap that can be removed for washing which is convenient. The strap is thick, soft, and comes with adjustable velcro which keeps your child from wiggling around during changes.

 

Most changing pads have a thin strap that doesn’t keep your child properly secured causing changing table accidents. The Poopoose keeps them from wiggling around, making diaper changes safer. It takes a few extra seconds to secure cloth diapers and this strap gives you that and allows for additional grooming.

With my old changing pad, my child would wiggle and scoot himself backward, making a huge mess. Once I started locking him down in this sucker, it seemed to calm him down and now he would enjoy playing with the strap while I’m changed him.

If you’re expecting or know someone who is expecting, I strongly recommend registering for your own Poopoose changing pad! You can check out my full review here: Poopoose Review. 

10. Clip Hanger or Drying Rack 

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I use my clip hanger every single time I do diaper laundry and even regular laundry. I strongly encourage getting one or a drying rack of some sort. When you cloth diaper sometimes you will want to air dry your diapers to save on energy or to protect your more delicate diapers.

Clip hangers allow you to hang diapers or clothes in one convenient location within your house. They’re also portable so you can move them outside or close to a window if you are looking to sun your diapers. I like to use these for my covers, diaper pail liners, and wet bags, inserts, cloth pads, and delicate clothes.

There’re many types of clip hangers and drying racks to choose from, I chose to use the (Amazon aff link) Witmor Clip & Drip Hanger and it’s held up for over 5+ years! I’ve ordered two and strongly recommend them!

Clip hangers are a great space saver if you live in an apartment and like to air dry a lot of your clothes. You can hang them on your shower rod in the bathroom if you’re short on space.

For under 15 bucks each, the price is well worth it! (Amazon aff images)

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LOFTi™ is a clothes drying rack that suspends from the ceiling by an easy-to-use pulley system. This is another great option for drying your diapers or clothes inside without taking up a ton of space! 
So there you have it, my top ten cloth diapering accessories that have made cloth diapering much easier. I hope I have helped you discover some awesome accessories. Have you used any of these mentioned above? What are your favorite cloth diaper accessories?

Let me know in the comments below!

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5 Advantages Of Prefold Cloth Diapers

5 Advantages Of Prefold Cloth Diapers

I’ve noticed A lot of mothers avoid using prefold cloth diapers because they’re intimidated. 

However, there are actually some great advantages that a prefold can offer over every other type of diaper.

I was also hesitent of using the prefold once, but now it’s my favorite diapering system I use!

(I’m going on 5+ years in cloth diapering btw.) 

Here are 5 benefits prefolds can offer you!

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1. Economical 

Prefolds cloth diapers are among the cheapest diapering systems you can purchase.

You can find a pack of 10 for around 20-25 bucks.  One regular All in One (AIO) or Pocket Diaper will cost you around 15-20 alone.

Prefolds come in different sizes to grow with your baby.  Newborn cloth diapers can be pricey and they grow out of them quickly.

Newborn prefolds are a great economical option and You can get a pack or two of newborn prefolds and use them as burp cloths later.

Extra Costs To Consider

Of course, you will have to factor in the cost of a few Diaper Covers (Amazon aff links) and a Snappi or Boingo. (Amazon aff link)

You can buy prefolds used if you’re tight on cash or just want to save in general. You can also sell your diapers once you’re done to recoup some of the costs.

Used diapers do surprisingly well. 

Some mothers only use the prefold diapering system from birth to potty training.

If you want to know more about the Snappi, check this old video I made comparing the two fasteners.

And yes I changed my website from ClothDiaperEasy to MyGreenNest. 

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My Personal Favorites:
In case you are wondering my favorite prefolds – after using for over 5 years – are the GroVia Toddler Prefolds (aff link).

Coming in a close second are the Imagine Baby and Osocozy prefolds. (Amazon aff links)

2. Customizable 

There are several different types of folds you can use to cater to your baby’s specific needs.

I had two boys so I used to fold it over in the front where they needed it the most.

The jelly-roll fold is great for newborns because it holds in the messy breastmilk poo so well.  

All you do is lay the prefold down, roll in the sides then fold over and secure with the Snappi.  

For quick changes, you don’t even have to do a fancy fold or Snappi. Just fold it in thirds and lay it inside of your cover.

3. The Perfect Fit

As just mentioned, prefold cloth diapers are one of the most customizable diapers out there – Next to the Flat.

Anytime we’d be going out to dinner I’d slap on a prefold. It looked and fit the best under their clothes where other diapers look too bulky.

prefold cloth diapers will take on the shape of a chubby, skinny, short, or tall baby.

For example, this is a great option for babies who have a hard time fitting standard diapers.

Prefold diapers are also ideal if you’re taking your baby to get pictures made. 

4. Versatile

Prefold cloth diapers are one of the most versatile diapering systems you can get.

For example; if you purchase 12 newborn flats for 25 dollars you can diaper your newborn up to 12-15 pounds.

You can then fold them in thirds and stuff them inside your Pocket Diapers (aff link) so they are doubling as inserts!

They can then be used as burp cloths or can be laid over your Boppy Pillow or any nursing pillow to catch any messes.

Prefolds can then be used on your next baby or resurrected as cleaning rags. 

And like I mentioned earlier, you have the option of selling them and recouping some of the money.

That is – as long as you take care of them.

And if you end up selling them you’ve paid a tiny amount for multiple years of use. Not too shabby mama! 

I love my Thirsties diaper covers, you can check out these Amazon affiliate link images if you are interested in purchasing your own! 

5. Low Maintenance 

I have a variety of cloth diapers but one thing I love about the prefold is the low maintenance factor.

If needed, you can bleach them without worrying about the cover (since they don’t have one). There are no snaps or velcro to worry about either.

A prefold is basically a glorified absorbent rag.

I don’t worry about stains and air-drying like I do with my pockets and AIO’s. These diapers also last a long time without showing signs of wear.

Prefold cloth diapers are just basic and simple; a no-fuss diaper.

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