Congrats! You have decided to cloth diaper your child! It’s going to be an amazing new world for you! Just imagine piles of cute, fluffy diapers in place of paper ones; fun patterned wet-bags to store used dipes instead of smelly, overflowing diaper pails; your pick of fun colors, patterns and materials instead of plain old white disposables! Now, just open up that wallet so we can get that stash start-What? Oh, money is tight? I understand- cloth diapers do require an initial investment and for many, putting out a large chuck of money simply isn’t doable in today’s economy. Still, a tight budget does not mean you have to give up your intent to cloth diaper! Here are four brands that will have your baby swathed in fluffy goodness without breaking the bank!
We are HUGE fans of the Flip diapering system in our home! This is an extremely versatile, easy-to-use cloth diapering system that offers microfiber, organic, and disposable inserts! Flip, unlike the Econobum, doesn’t require any folding. The Flip is a two-piece system that uses a soft, whisper-light, waterproof cover and your choice of insert. You simply snap the cover according to size, lay the insert inside, and put it on your baby! I’ve found that the Flip is able to withstand the most epic of blowouts with nary a leak! Flips come in a variety of colors and you have to option to customize a “Day Pack” that contains two covers and six inserts! Flips run from $16.95 for a single set of one cover and one insert to $59.95 for an organic cotton “Day Pack” that contains 2 covers and six inserts! You can even mix-and-match your sets, choosing your colors and insert type! As you expand your stash, you will find that Flip covers can also be used to cover fitteds and pre-folds. 
The Smartipants diapering system is fun and user friendly! A one-size, snap system that is available in a huge array of colors, Smartipants make cloth diapering as easy as using a ‘sposie! Each diaper consists of a shell and an absorbent insert- just slip the insert into the sleeve, snap to fit and go! After, just toss the whole diaper into your pail. There’s no need to remove the insert because it will agitate out in the wash! No risking getting poo under your fingernails for Smarti-parents (the company’s shout out to their users!). Smartipants start at $14.99 for an individual diaper (one-size, snap shell and one insert) and also are available in packs of three for $36.95. Each month, Smartipants offers an exclusive color that is only available for a short time! The company also offers covers and newborn diapers, but to get the most bang for your buck, stick with the one-size!
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Brie Latini is a SAHM from beautiful Southern New Jersey, where she lives with her husband Peter and their sassy son PJ (age 1)! She enjoys gabbing about anything that has to do with parenthood, coffee, and Gossip Girl. You can check in on her day-to-day thought process by visiting her blog, A Breezy Life or follow her on Twitter.
I’m Julie, a former cloth diaper retailer who discovered a passion for the industry. Now, instead of selling cloth diapers, I advocate them and promote small businesses I love who sell and manufacture them.
I’m the wife of a fireman and mother of three. I have a daughter and identical twin sons.
