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Determining How Many Diapers You Need
The chart below provides recommendations for purchases based on the type of cloth diaper and age of the baby.
| Newborn | 0 to 3 Months | 3 to 6 Months | 6 Months+ | |
| Weight | 6 to 12 lbs 2 to 5.5 kg |
7 to 15 lbs 3.5 to 8 kg |
13 to 20 lbs 5.5 to 12 kg |
20+ lbs 9.5+ kg |
| Diaper Changes per Day |
12 to 15 | 12 to 15 | 8 to 10 | 5 to 8 |
| Cloth Wipes | 18 to 25 | 18 to 25 | 12 to 15 | 8 to 12 |
| Prefold Contour Fitted |
24 to 30 diapers 6 to 9 covers 6 to 9 SNAPPIS Size: X-SMALL |
24 to 30 diapers 6 to 9 covers 6 to 9 SNAPPIS Size: SMALL |
15 to 20 diapers 3 to 5 covers 3 to 5 SNAPPIS Size: MEDIUM |
10 to 15 diapers 3 to 5 covers 3 to 5 SNAPPIS Size: LARGE |
| Pocket All In One All In Two |
24 to 30 diapers Size: X-SMALL |
24 to 30 diapers Size: SMALL |
15 to 20 diapers Size: MEDIUM |
10 to 15 diapers Size: LARGE |
| Hybrid | 6 to 9 covers Size: X-SMALL |
6 to 9 covers Size: SMALL |
3 to 5 covers Size: MEDIUM |
3 to 5 covers Size: LARGE |
| One Size | 24 to 30 Size: X-SMALL |
24 to 30 Size: ONE SIZE |
24 to 30 Size: ONE SIZE |
24 to 30 Size: ONE SIZE |
| Nighttime Combos |
NONE | NONE | 3 to 5 Fitted Diapers 3 to 5 Doublers and 3 to 5 Wool or Fleece Covers Size: MEDIUM |
2 to 3 Fitted Diapers 3 to 5 Doublers and 2 to 3 Wool or Fleece Covers Size: LARGE |
See Also:
*Buying for a Newborn
*Types of Cloth Diapers
*Cloth Diaper Accessories Explained
*Cloth Diaper Brand Recommendations for Day
*Cloth Diaper Brand Recommendations for Night