2 questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angels4262]

what is the cheapest and most effective cloth diaper, i don't want to waste my money on pretty diapers, im trying to save money? can u help?

How do i wash and dry cloth diapers? Do you have a wash and dry method that works with all kinds of cloth diapers, not just certain ones? thank you for your help im real eager to get started

[coolmommyof3]

If you are looking for the cheapest cost effective method, then I would suggest prefolds with fleece of PUL covers.  Gerbers are very cheapest, but not a great quality.  For a couple bucks more, you can get a doz prefolds with better fits, and absorbtion.  I"m not the best to ask on what is best in prefolds, but there are a lot of cloth diapering groups here that someone can help with. 

If you can sew, then I suggest some of the free online diaper patterns, and sew your own.  You can get a good stash going for about $40 including covers!

Good luck~ 

[MooMeeValdez]

I started out with Gerber prefolds just to get my stash going. Its true for a few more dollars you can get prefolds. I use those on my 6 mo daughter - they work great. I currently use Thirsties covers, they are inexpensive and work great! Its also worth it to buy Snappis, that way you dont worry about sticking your little one w/a pin - I never did, but got myself a couple of times!

Depending on the age of the child you could go with a dozen a day for prefolds, washing diapers daily. Thirsties covers can be used more then once, the inside wipes off. I would buy a fitted diaper for night time they hold more liquid, then you dont have to worry about leaks or rashes due to being in a wet diaper for too long. I have only used Thirsties - I think they are the most resonable and work wonderfully!

Prefolds dry faster then fitteds or AIO (all in ones). I wash all mine at night so I dont have to wait for them to dry during the day.

 

Good luck!