Today I’m giving a Nora’s nursery cloth diapers review that will cover all the pros and cons of going green when it comes to diapering your little one.
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In case you missed it, I gave birth to our first baby in late October of last year. He’s brought us so much joy, though lots of extra work and a little less sleep in the process.
If you’ve ever cared for a child you probably know one of the most redundant tasks throughout the day is changing diapers. Some days it feels like it’s almost every hour that he needs changed. Young babies eat frequently which naturally means lots of diapers.
One thing we’ve done that has really paid off is making the switch to cloth diapers.
When Bear was born, we used disposable diapers initially. We had planned on giving ourselves a break those first weeks to adjust to having and caring for a newborn and enjoyed the convenience of disposables during that time.
But I had purchased quite a few Nora’s Nursery cloth diapers in preparation for caring for him long term. Our plan was always to transition into cloth diapers once we got past those first few weeks postpartum.
Let me tell you, switching to cloth diapers felt a bit intimidating at first. But it was a fairly easy switch and we save so much money each month by not having to purchase any diapers.
After getting a solid washing routine down, the rest was history. I’ve found that I actually prefer cloth diapers over disposables now, for several reasons.
I don’t think I could ever go back unless I were traveling for days at a time and didn’t have access to a washing machine.
Today, I’m going to outline all the pros and cons of switching to Nora’s Nursery cloth diapers. I want to give a thorough review so you, too, can decide whether or not to make the switch.
Nora’s Nursery Cloth Diapers Review
How do I use cloth diapers?
- Add insert or prefold
- Adjust and secure snaps
- Remove inserts before washing
Cloth diapers either have pockets you can add inserts or prefolds into that come in direct contact with waste, or there are diaper covers with inserts that slide inside them and do not come into direct contact with soil. Both types have materials in them to prevent leakage and to aid maximum absorbency.
Nora’s Nursery offers both types of diapers, so you get to choose what works for you. They offer both bamboo and hemp prefolds/inserts to be used in their diapers.
Simply adjust the snaps for the rise, legs, and waist and you’re good to go. Just be sure to remove the inserts before washing.
How do I clean cloth diapers?
- Remove insert from dirty diaper and dispose into diaper bin with cover until wash day
- For soiled diapers, spray off into a toilet until clean and then place into diaper bin until wash day
- To wash & dry: cold rinse, warm wash, cold rinse, and tumble dry low or hang dry
Isn’t it gross to throw poop into the washer? Well, yes, yes it is. But that’s not exactly what you do with cloth diapers.
First of all, there is no avoiding poop when changing diapers–it’s involved regardless of if you use cloth or disposables. Secondly, you don’t throw the poop directly into the washer.
Simply use a sprayer attachment on a toilet (or use the dunk and swish method) to knock all the poop off first. Then place the diaper cover and insert into the diaper pail (both should be free of soil).
In the next day or two when you wash the diapers, put them on a cold rinse first. This gets any excess urine or other waste off of the diapers. It also prevents odors and stains. (Cold water really is the unsung hero of getting gnarly stains out!)
Next, you’ll put the diapers on a warm wash cycle using detergent. This is what gets the germs out of the diapers and does a deeper cleaning.
Now they are essentially both clean and sanitized. You’ll do another cold rinse after this to help get excess detergent off the diapers to prevent buildup that can prevent absorbency in the long run. Then hang dry or tumble dry on low.
Yes, it takes a little extra work on the washer’s part. But that’s about it!
Nora’s Nursery Cloth Diapers Review
Why I love them | Nora’s nursery cloth diapers review
- No blow outs; they hold A LOT
- Can purchase additional inserts/prefolds for heavy wetters and nighttime
- Cutest designs ever
- Less irritating to baby’s delicate skin with no chemicals involved
- Grow with baby so can be used throughout infancy
- Saves hundreds of dollars a year from not buying disposables
- So much better for the environment
- Option of pocket diapers or diaper covers, plus swim cloth diapers for summertime
No blow outs
I have yet to have any blow outs with these cloth diapers which makes them particularly noteworthy to me. We have had a few incidents where we didn’t fasten the snaps tight enough and some pee leaked through the back, but since adjusting we haven’t had anymore incidents. These diapers are very durable and hold a lot of pee/poop. When we used disposables we had more than one blowout because they just don’t hold as much since they’re thinner and less durable.
Prefolds for heavy wetters/nighttime
Nora’s Nursery also offers prefolds that can be placed on top of diaper covers with inserts for added protection at night or if you have a baby that is a particularly heavy wetter. I love the option to double up when needed!
Cute designs
There are so many cute designs that I had a hard time deciding which ones to buy. I ultimately went with gender neutral ones since we didn’t find out the gender of our baby until birth. But they have some floral ones for girls and some cute boy designs as well. If you’re baby is going to be wearing something 24/7 over the course of years, they might as well look cute wearing it!
Gentle on skin
I love that these diapers are gentle on babies’ skin. I’ve always been skeptical of most disposables since irritating chemicals are added to diapers in order to make them absorbent. I’m not a fan of putting that on a baby’s sensitive skin, especially if I myself would never put those chemicals on my own skin. When you opt for cloth diapers, you get a more natural option. Zero irritation.
Grow with baby
I love that these diapers can be adjusted in three different areas (rise, legs, waist) and fit babies from 10-35 lbs. That means my baby boy can wear them throughout infancy. I love that they’ll last so many months!
Saves money
It’s no secret that cloth diapers save you money in the long run. Disposable diapers can cost up to $1,500+ a year depending on the brand you use. With cloth diapers there’s an initial investment cost ($200-$300) and then you’re set. Other than detergent, there aren’t any additional costs to cloth diapers.
Better for the environment
If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly option, look no more. These are great because instead of throwing them away after a single use you get to wash and reuse many, many times. This is important since disposables sit in landfills for 500+ years before decomposing due to the toxic plastic in them.
Variety of diapers
Nora’s Nursery offers diapers for every stage: newborn, infants, and toddlers. You get to pick the design and style preference (covers vs pockets). Plus, they offer swim cloth diapers! I actually heard a lifeguard who taught children’s swim lessons remark once about how much better cloth swim diapers are in water. Disposable swim diapers are quite gross and just don’t do the job like cloth. Something to keep in mind for the summer months!
What could be better | Nora’s nursery cloth diapers review
- Have to purchase separate sets for newborn and toddler stages
- Only specific detergents and diaper balms can be used with these diapers to keep material absorbent
- Learning curve to the washing routine to fully get odors and stains out
Need to purchase separate diapers for other stages
I wish there was a magical cloth diaper that allowed a baby to fit in it from the newborn stage through toddlerhood, but I’m not sure that exists yet. It would be hard to make a diaper fit a 6-45 lb baby/child all at the same time.
Can only use specific products with these diapers
You do need to be mindful about which detergents and diaper balms to use with these cloth diapers since they can build up over time and prevent absorption. Always check the Nora’s Nursery blog to see which products are okay with the diapers so they can last a really long time.
Washing routine may need some trial and error before finding the perfect one
Even though there is a washing guide on the Nora’s Nursery website, it may take some time figuring out which detergent actually works best, whether or not to wash on hot water occasionally, or if you need to do a presoak. There is a lot to learn and you just can’t learn it all until you actually try it. Every person’s water is different (hard vs soft), which can have effects on the outcome, too. This will happen with any brand of cloth diapers though. Do your research, be prepared with the right products, don’t be afraid to try to new recommendations, and be patient.
Final thoughts | Nora’s Nursery Cloth Diapers Review
I 100% recommend the Nora’s Nursery cloth diapers. My husband and I both rave about them to family and friends, and I wouldn’t write this post if I didn’t stand behind them.
I can’t get enough of the cute designs they offer, the variety, the convenient accessories, and ease of use. I can honestly say I’ll never go back to disposables. There are just too many benefits to using cloth diapers.
With the durability and sustainability of these cloth diapers, I don’t see how I’ll ever be disappointed in this brand.
I recommend buying these during pregnancy or adding them to your registry so you have time to prep them before use. This will also give you time to save up for the small initial investment to stock up on enough diapers. They recommend having about 24+ diapers on hand. This means washing about every other day. Good luck!
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