Pocket Diapers

Pocket diapers are, in our opinion, the most hassle-free way to cloth diaper your baby.  Pocket diapers have
two layers:  a waterproof outer “cover” and an inner lining to draw moisture away from your baby’s skin.  A
pocket is formed between the two layers in which an insert is placed.  

Insert Choice
A thin insert can be used for very small babies, or a larger, thicker insert can be used for a larger child or
for a heavy wetter.  There are many choices for insert materials, but generally parents choose microfiber
or hemp.  Hemp is more absorbent, but also more expensive.  It is recommended that you begin with a thin
microfiber insert and progressively “stuff” more into your diapers as your child grows.  

Diaper Closures
Pocket diapers either have hook and loop (similar to Velcro) or snap closures.  While a hook and loop
fastener is more convenient and user-friendly, snap closures generally stand up to lots of use for longer.  
DiaperVine recommends a mixture of both—hook and loop closures for outings or Grandma days, and snap
closures that will last for years to come!

Caring for Your Pocket Diapers
There are many different opinions about how to best care for your diapers, but the general idea is this:
  • One short wash cycle—cold water—1/2 of manufacturer’s recommended detergent
  • One long wash cycle—hot water—1/2 of manufacturer’s recommended detergent
  • Put your diapers in the sun as much as possible to remove stains and smells
  • Use the dryer only when air drying is not possible– this will help your diapers last longer
  • If your diapers start to smell, you can try adding 1/4 cup of white vinegar during the rinse (use a
    fabric softener dispensing ball or your machine’s fabric softener dispenser).  You can also try
    adding a squirt of original blue Dawn dish soap (yes, it has to be Dawn) instead of laundry
    detergent during the hot wash.
  • Another possible source of smelly diapers is soap buildup.  If this happens, run hot washes without
    detergent until you do not see soap bubbles in the rinse cycle.  This could take 3-4 hot washes to
    remove buildup.  
If all else fails, contact us directly and we will help you troubleshoot the problem!

One Size vs. Perfect Size
Diapers can be fitted, meaning they have several different sizes based on your baby’s weight, or you can
choose a one-size diaper that will grow with your baby.  One-size diapers have adjustable snaps and/or
elastic that make them very cost effective because they will grow with your child from birth to potty
training.  While one-size diapers are overall much less expensive, they can be bulky on a very small baby,
which is sometimes a drawback for parents.  Whichever choice is best for your family, DiaperVine carries
the products you need!

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