You will also need a diaper pail for storing dirty diapers until wash time. You may want to take advantage of both options. Use cloth diapers when you are home. Use disposable diapers when you are traveling or as a backup if you run out of clean cloth diapers. Use disposable diapers when your child has diarrhea because they prevent leakage of watery stools.
Some parents prefer disposable diapers at night because they are leak-proof.
During the first 2 or 3 months of an infant's life, when most mothers are exhausted by new baby care, consider using a diaper service rather than washing diapers yourself. You will find that modern diaper services are efficient, provide excellent sterilized diapers, and pick up dirty diapers once a week. Published by iMcKesson Clinical Reference Products. All rights reserved.