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Cloth diapering continues to gain popularity due to its eco-friendly nature, cost-effectiveness, and skin health benefits. However, many parents wonder about the ideal age to begin cloth diapering. Here are a few thoughts. Newborn Stage: While cloth diapering can be done from birth, it’s important to note that newborns have specific needs that may influence your decision. Newborns require frequent diaper changes, as they tend to have more frequent bowel movements and sensitive skin. However, using cloth from the start often helps families stick with it (it just becomes a thing you do as a parent). Plus, starting early helps develop routines that enable parents to become confident cloth diaper experts. If you wish to use cloth diapers from day one, there are newborn-specific cloth diapering options available that cater to their unique needs. And utilizing a local diaper service, like Do Good Diapers, will help you manage the extra laundry.  Infancy to Toddlerhood: Some parents find that cloth diapering becomes more convenient and efficient as their child grows older. Around 2-3 months of age, babies generally start having fewer bowel movements and a more predictable schedule. This can make cloth diapering more manageable as you can establish a routine and adjust to your baby’s patterns. Between 6 months and 1 year, when babies start solid foods, their bowel movements become more solid and predictable.. At this stage, you can also introduce additional cloth diapering accessories like inserts and boosters to enhance absorbency. Potty Training Phase: As your child approaches the potty training phase, cloth diapers can provide an advantage. Cloth diapers tend to give children a better sense of wetness compared to their disposable counterparts, which can aid in the potty training process. Cloth diapers with adjustable sizing and pull-up options can be particularly useful during this transition period, allowing your child to become more independent. Personal Preferences and Circumstances: Ultimately, the best age to start cloth diapering depends on your personal preferences and circumstances. Some parents choose to start from birth, while others wait until their child reaches a certain age or developmental stage. Factors such as your commitment level, availability of support (e.g., laundry facilities), utilizing a diaper service (e.g. Do Good Diapers) and your child’s comfort can also influence your decision. While there isn’t a definitive “best age” to start cloth diapering, it’s clear that cloth diapering can be successfully implemented at any stage of your child’s development. Consider your child’s needs, your own preferences, and the support available to you when deciding the right time to begin cloth diapering. Regardless of when you start, embracing cloth diapers can be a rewarding choice for your baby’s health, the environment, and your wallet.

Reusable cloth diapers have many well-known perks, like saving money while protecting your infant’s sensitive skin and the environment. But did you know that reusables can even help you get your child potty trained faster? Do Good Diaper Service You can bid the diaper phase farewell sooner by using Do Good Diapers’ reusables instead of store-bought disposables. And the best part about this decision, aside from being a good steward of the Earth, is that Do Good Diapers does all of the cleaning work for you! By signing up for our services, all you have to do is put the dirty diapers in a bag, and we pick them up and replace them with a load of clean ones. We make the swap even if you aren’t home, so there is no interruption to your busy schedule. How Do Reusable Diapers Help Speed Up the Potty Training Process? When your child urinates in a disposable diaper, they still feel dry because of the super-absorbant polymers that immediately draw the moisture away from their bottom, meaning there is no incentive to use the potty. However, cloth diapers do not have that lining, so your child will feel some wetness on their skin. Your little angel begins to understand the cause of their discomfort when they can feel the wetness after they pee. Then, they will catch on quicker about how going to the potty means staying dry. This “potty-awareness” connection is half of the battle. Note: We do offer pocket diapers that feature suede or fleece-type liners that wick away moisture, allowing it to be absorbed by the insert in the pocket. Your baby will feel as dry as they would with a disposable diaper. Babies of the Past Completed Potty Training Faster The average age to complete a child’s potty training during the 1950s was 18 months. This was right before disposable diapers took the world by storm. Fast-forward to today, and the average age is 36 months. Babies of the past likely ditched their nappies faster because they wore reusable cloth diapers. Give Reusable Diapers a Chance We cannot guarantee that a cloth-diapered baby will always transition to the potty faster than a disposable-diapered baby. But if you search the internet, you will find countless parent testimonials hailing their child’s early potty-using ability thanks to reusable diapers. So, give Do Good Diapers a chance and sign up for services!