I Tried Cloth Diapers for 30 Days… Here’s What Actually Happened

🍼 1 Month Using Cloth Diapers: My Honest Review

🌿 What My Month Actually Looked Like

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I’ve been sticking almost exclusively to cloth diapering for most of the month, and honestly, that surprised me.

There were a couple of moments early on where I questioned it, but once I got into a rhythm, it really just became part of our daily routine.

😬 The Leaks (Because Yes, It Happens)

We did have a few leaks throughout the month, mostly around the waistband.

I’m not 100% sure, but I think it might have to do with how my daughter sleeps at night.

Because of that, during the last week, we started using a disposable diaper overnight, and that’s been working really well for us.

So right now, we’re doing a bit of a hybrid approach:

  • Cloth diapers during the day

  • Disposable at night

And honestly, that balance feels realistic and sustainable.

🚽 Unexpected Win: Potty Training Progress

This was something I didn’t expect…

Since switching to cloth diapers, she’s been using her potty more often.

  • Almost always when she wakes up

  • Plus a couple more times throughout the day

I really feel like cloth diapering is helping with potty awareness. She can actually feel when she’s wet, and I think that’s made a difference.

🧼 So… Are the Diapers Actually Staying Clean                     

Short answer: yes.

So far, all of the covers and inserts are staying clean. They smell like fresh laundry, and there’s been zero staining.

I think a big part of that comes down to being consistent with pre-cleaning.

Here’s what I’ve been doing:

  • Rinsing diapers right away
  • Using a mix of Dawn dish soap, vinegar, and either borax or washing soda
  • For really messy ones, spraying with hydrogen peroxide and letting it sit for about 5 minutes

That extra step has made a huge difference in keeping everything looking (and smelling) clean.

💸 The Cost Savings Are REAL

With the cost of everything right now, not having to constantly buy diapers has been a huge relief.

It’s one less thing to keep restocking, and one less expense adding up every week.

🧺 The Trade-Off: More Laundry

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I won’t sugarcoat it; there is definitely more laundry.

I’m usually doing about:

  • 1–2 loads a day

BUT…

Water is pretty cheap where I live, so it hasn’t really impacted our bill much.

👀 Unexpected Benefit: Less Laundry Pile-Up

This part actually surprised me.

Because I have to stay on top of laundry, it means:

  • Clothes are getting washed and put away almost every day

So instead of laundry building up into a giant, overwhelming pile… It’s just handled as part of the day.

That alone has been a huge mental win.

🧻 Bamboo Liners = Game Changer

If you’re thinking about cloth diapering, get bamboo liners.

They make dealing with solids so much easier.

Seriously… this has probably been one of the biggest quality-of-life upgrades in the whole process.

💬 Final Thoughts After 1 Month

Cloth diapering isn’t perfect, but it’s working.

Between the cost savings, less diaper waste, and even helping with potty training, I can honestly say I’m glad we made the switch.

And doing a cloth + disposable combo?
That’s what’s making it sustainable for us long-term.

🛒 What I’ve Been Using

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Cloth diapers: 
Diaper Liners:
Inserts:
Cleaning products: 

🌿 Final Note

It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

You just find what works for your home, your routine, and your season of life.

Want to know where to start?

Check out this post here on switching from disposable to cloth diapers. 

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