Cloth Diaper Kids Official Blog

If you're thinking about quitting cloth diapers, this is for you.

Maybe you're recovering from childbirth. Maybe your family has been sick, you're exhausted, or you're simply overwhelmed by the endless demands of motherhood. Whatever the reason, if cloth diapering feels hard right now, that's ok and you're not alone.

Did you cheer when the new tie Inners from Esembly came out and then wither with indecision over whether you should choose Esembly's snap Inners or the new tie ones? You are not alone!

I seems like we're putting bows on everything these days 🎀...Introducing the newest addition to the Esembly Baby lineup, the Tie Inner! 

Are cloth diapers too expensive?  They can seem that way for sure.

Cloth diapers are an upfront investment of several hundred dollars (for a full time stash).  Plus if you're considering cloth even before baby is born, how will you know if you're going to stick with it after putting in all that cash? 

If you're thinking about potty training solutions for your toddler or you're noticing that they are showing signs of potty learning readiness, it might be time to add some washable, reusable training underwear to their wardrobe.  

Are you struggling with how to decide between cloth diaper types? Here's the main differences between pocket diapers and all-in-ones (AIOs) to help you decide.

Athletic Wicking Jersey (AWJ) is a fine mesh polyester material that is used in some cloth diapers as a moisture wicking layer against the skin. It's designed to help keep baby feeling dry (like a disposable would).

Nothing against pocket diapers, but it’s not what you want for nighttime cloth diapering. If you want leak free cloth diapering overnight, you want a fitted cloth diaper.  Here's what a nighttime set up might look like:

First it's important to distinguish between swim diapers and diaper covers.  Swim diapers are meant to keep 💩 poop out of the pool - full stop. It's a very important job wouldn't you agree?  And a specialized one at that. Diaper covers are meant to be the waterproof layer OVER an absorbent cloth diaper that's underneath. Still very important, but quite a different function and therefore also a different cut and fit to work properly.