Reddit reviews Planet Wise Reusable Diaper Pail Liner, Avocado

I just used a cheap kitchen trash can (kind of like this one with a pail liner. If you go the trash can route, don't go for anything air tight because it'll cause your diapers to mildew and stink even worse, but a swivel lid will let a little air circulate without letting too much stench out (still, you'll want to try to wash every other day to avoid mildew and stench). When your LO starts solids, you'll probably want to invest in a diaper sprayer (I use a cheap handheld bidet, it works the exact same), because you'll need to get the solid waste off the diaper before laundering and spraying them down well keeps the stench away as well.

This setup has served me well over cloth diapering 3 kids. I also like the taller trash can to discourage toddlers from getting into it.

Planet wise pail liners (http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Wise-Diaper-Liner-Avocado/dp/B003XSEV2O/ref=br_it_dp_o_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=J9P0PZ85MGTG&coliid=IGJK1823WFCS)

I made my wipes from flannel, some two ply and some single layer. For the two ply ones, I cut 8 1/2" squares and sewed them together with a 1/4" seam allowance leaving a small opening to turn them. Turned them right side out and then top stitched them. For the one ply I used the left over flannel from the two ply wipes so they range in size from 5 3/4" to 7" square. I used a stitch on my machine that mimics serging on the edges.

I have 2 that I have cloth diapered since birth. Can I ask why you want to wait a few months before starting cloth? Just my opinion, but it might make it harder to transition if you get a routine and get comfortable with disposables. For our first, when we were nervous about how to do the whole cloth diapering thing, we used a diaper service for the first two months. That way we could cloth diaper and get used to doing that, but didn't have to worry about the laundry aspect just yet. It was a really good experience and only cost $21/week.

Ok onto your questions!

1. If you do prefolds, I would recommend anywhere from 24 to 36 of them, depending on how often you feel like you want to do laundry. We always had 36 because I like to do laundry every 3-4 days. Covers also depends on how often you want to do laundry. I have 9 covers and I never run out before laundry day. My preferred closure for prefolds is snappis. Anywhere from 2-4 would be fine.
   
   
2. You tube has great videos on how to fold diapers. Particular folds you probably would like to research are the "angel wing" or "newspaper" fold, the "jellyroll", and the tri-fold. The Jellyroll should be your best friend if you do decide to try cloth in the newborn phase. They tend to have very explosive poo and the jellyroll is almost guaranteed to hold all that in. I have never had a leak from jellyroll :)
   
   
3. Yes, totally put that pail to use with your cloth diapers. I love my Planet Wise Pail liner. I have had it through 2 kids and it is still going strong. I wash it along with the diapers.
   
   
4. Laundry is one of those things, like a crock pot recipe, where someone can give you the general rules but you might need to tweek it to fit your particular taste and what you have to work with. My personal routine is: Launder every 3-4 days, pre-rinse on cold with 1/4-1/2 cup of white vinegar (depending on load size), hot wash with Tide Free & Gentle and OxyClean, cold rinse. Some people do extra rinses, but I generally don't and have not had a problem. Once per month I strip with blue dawn. This means one small squirt of blue dawn (maybe 1/2 tsp) in the machine after my regular wash, run through a full wash cycle and then do an extra rinse. I only ever use bleach if my kid has been sick or had a yeast rash, to sanitize. I wash everything together. I am not about making this hard. All of my stuff goes into the same load, end of story. I dry everything together if its later at night on the second highest heat setting. If its during the day I hang anything with PUL/TPU and dry everything else on the hottest setting. I do not use wool, so keep that in mind as wool has its own special set of laundering needs.
   
   
5. Yes! But as with anything, its going to depend on your baby. My babies are long and slim, so Thirsties covers seem to work well for us. I love the Thirsties xs diaper covers for newborns. The Thirsties duo size 1 will fit from about 8 lbs until around 16 lbs, then the duo size 2 will fit until potty training. I also used Bummis Super Brites sz small, they are a bit roomier and seem to accommodate night diapers well (doublers). As for prefolds, I love Green Mountain Diapers. Very absorbent and sized well. And they last very well, I have used mine with both kids and they could easily go through 2 more, if not more. I would also recommend looking into an "easy" diaper for when you go out. I like to use fitteds, pockets or all-in-one's. I linked my personal favs there.
   
   Some other tidbits I have learned along the way:
   
   

• If you breastfeed, don't bother rinsing your diapers in the toilet before you wash them. Breastfed poo is completely water soluble so there is no need to worry about it, just throw them in the diaper pail then directly into the wash.
  
  
• I tried all the "cloth diaper friendly" detergents out there and none of them wash as well as good old tide. I don't like the scent in original Tide so I use the free and gentle which has no scent. Basically you will be ok if you just make sure to use detergent that is free of dye and don't use fabric softener!!
  
  
• When you wash, make sure to use lots of water. I generally just use the highest water setting. If you don't you might find things not rinsing as well as you'd like.
  
  
• Check out Diaper Swappers. You can get quality used diapers there, and if you end up with a diaper that doesn't work for you, you can sell it there as well.
  
  Good luck, its super fun!!