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Cloth Diapers Dream Makers Design is offering lots of options for cloth diapering. I am certain you will find what you are looking for here but if not just contact me. Custom orders are always welcome.
Here is a run down of the different types of diapers with the pros and cons of each.
Specific details of each of my styles can be found under each listing below.
All my styles come in OS or nb, sm, med, and lrg.
The OS are great but some smaller babies, newborns, or preemies or large babies need sized diapers to fit them properly. I personally suggest getting NB or Sm diapers for those first 3-6 weeks while the little ones put on that "baby fat" after birth. The OS may be to bulky for small babies.
With sized diapers you can get a more true fit. But you may have to buy different sizes more often as baby reaches milestones.
OS versus Sized is really personal choice. Choose what works best for you.
Just a few diaper terms before we get started:
AIO--All in one
AI2--All in 2
OS--One size
No cover is needed for any of my styles. The all contain a layer of PUL.
AIO: These diapers are one single piece with no extras to add. The soaker is sewn inside. These are great for outings and family who may not be familiar with cloth as it goes on just like a disposable. This is one of the most simplest diapers. The down fall to these is that they take longer to dry as the soaker is not removable.
AI2: AI2 diapers are similar to AIO's except the soaker in an AI2 is separate from the diaper. The soaker snaps in. This makes it easier for thorough cleaning and fast drying. Another advantage is that you can change the soaker out to adjust the absorbancy to fit your babies needs. Down fall to these is that you can't just grab and go like AIO you have the soaker piece to snap in but this is not a huge deal to most. You also have to unsnap them after they are soiled to wash.
Pocket: Pocket diapers are great when extra absorbancy is needed and especially at night/naptime. You can add as many soakers as needed to fit your little ones needs. They also dry faster as the soaker and diaper are seperate. My pocket diaper features an opening at the front and back so that the insert agitates out in the wash and you don't need to touch it once it is soiled. As with the AI2 the down fall is that you have to "stuff" these and can't just grab and go.
How many diapers do I need? Your newborn will need to be changed 10-12 times a day. After about 2-3 months your baby will need to be changed 6-10 times a day. You will want to do laundry at least every 3 days if not sooner.
Wet bags are also available. Please see my wet bag page to purchase.
Here is a sizing chart for my diapers. As always *weight is approximate. Its best to
measure babies thighs and the rise for the best fit if choosing sized diapers. If baby is in
between sizes its best to size up.
To measure your baby's thighs: Measure where the elastic of a diaper would normally be - around the meatiest part of the baby's thigh.
To measure your baby's rise: Measure from mid-back at the waistline, down between baby legs and back up to slightly below his belly where his/her diaper normally would come up to.
