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Extreme Cloth Diapering: What To Do When You Have Zero Money And A Baby To Diaper

What can you do in an emergency when diapers are not available or when funds are super tight and you really can't afford diapers and are on a very strict budget. Can you cloth diaper and how do you do it?

Basically anything in your home that's absorbent can be used as a cloth diaper. Ideally it'll be something that's cotton or another natural or mostly natural fabric, but really in a pinch, anything absorbent will do.

Common items that you could grab would be Cotton tea towels or flour sack towels, old t-shirts...

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How To Try On Cloth Diapers For Fit In Case You Have To Return Them
How do you try cloth diapers on your baby for fit without compromising their cleanliness in case you have to return them? Here are some tips:

#1) Check the weight range before you buy - All of our products have a manufacturer suggested weight range in the product description. Make sure that your baby fits within that range for the cloth diaper you're considering purchasing. If baby is within the weight range, then fit won't be an issue most of the time.

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What Is A Snappi
Use one hand to hold the diaper together while you secure the Snappi with your right hand. Secure the Snappi to the fabric on one hip, then stretch it over to grab the fabric near the other hip. Now take the bottom of the T and secure it to the fabric between baby's legs like you see in the photo here.
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How To Fold Flat Cloth Diapers

Personally, I like doing just a quick pad fold into a rectangle shape and then you can use them in a pocket diaper, or pop them in any cover. But if you want something more advanced and origami style...here you go, a tutorial just for you.

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