There are a couple of important how to questions that need answers when you start using cloth diapers.

Cloth Diapers - How to Buy

You can get simple cloth diapers or organic cloth diapers. Organic cloth is highly recommended but it is also more expensive. You should also decide between flat fold and prefold diapers (these are actually types of diaper fabrics and not, as you might think, methods to fold diapers). The flat fold is one layer of cloth while the prefold has several layers of cloth that make the prefold diaper much more absorbent.

Next, decide whether you plan to use cloth of disposable diaper liners. It is a lot less messy to change and wash diapers when you go with the disposable kind, but the environmentally friendly way is all cloth.

Next, you will need to figure how many to buy. This should take into account your baby's age and your lifestyle –specifically how many times a week you are willing to wash your baby's diapers.

Cloth Diapers - How to Fold

First of all – you don't have to learn diaper folding methods. Those who don't feel like bothering with learning different ways to fold cloth diapers, can get cloth diapers that are already cut to size and even have Velcro, so they are as easy and hassle free to use as disposables.

However, if you do want to learn how to fold diapers – here is what you should know: You can get online instructions for any diaper fold that you may think of, but in the end you can settle on whatever feels comfortable and comes easily to you. In order to do an effective search, know which type of diapers you have – there are different folds for the flat fold and the prefold.

Cloth Diapers - How to Wash

Cloth diapers can be washed in a machine or by hand. Machine wash is recommended simply because it is more convenient. Before you wash the diapers you need to flush the solids or use a "diaper sprayer" on them. If something is left, rinse it with cold water.

Although there are a couple of diapers how-to's to be mastered, the benefits are well worth it, as many parents attest.