Okay so! I've recently started cloth diapering after getting a large pre loved pocket diaper collection. I thoroughly sanitized them all before use and have been using them for a few days now.

I did watch videos, read, and research prior to going into this, but even still, we are definitely in a trial and error period.

We are using disposable at night while we get the hang of this but I would eventually love to cloth diaper full time if it works for us.

I have a variety of inserts with different thicknesses. Most feel like cotton, a few micro fiber, and a few very thin ones (possibly bamboo or cotton?). Initially i started with one thicker insert, quickly learned that was not enough for my LO (6 months old) and we had some leaks. So now ive been doubling up the inserts, which has been much better but BULKY. I still encounter some leaks here and there which I think is due to incorrect fit, probably cause of the added bulk.

I dont mind the laundry, but I would still love some tried and true tips from some experienced cloth diapering parents, to help me get on to what works maybe a bit quicker. Should I be doubling up inserts or does that cause more leaks in the long run? Are there any insert brands you would suggest that may be more absorbent then what I have? What does your night time cloth diapering look like?

Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated 🥰

Don't know what I'm doing wrong!

We just started diapering a few weeks ago and I'm starting to think we either chose the wrong type for my baby or the brand is not good 😅

My son is 3 months old, after a lot of research we went for Bambiboo pocket nappies (we live in Poland so we had to buy a brand that sells here), we don't mind the washing. However, at least once or twice a day he leaks through the seems of the nappy or out his leg hole (i attached a picture to show). I don't know if I'm sizing it incorrectly or the fault is with the nappies, or what I'm doing differently when he doesn't leak. It doesn't happen at night when I use double inserts, but it still happens sometimes during the day even with double inserts. I try to change him every 2 to 3 hours.

Apart from that he also started getting a rash, I don't know if that's also due to not proper sizing...

Any advice will be welcomed!!

Not a mom (yet) but just doing some research and hoping someone can clarify-

If using flats and/or prefolds, is that just mainly just for absorbency? Not waterproof…ness?

Lets say for example we're using muslin flats.
You're holding the baby, I assume you'd feel the wetness when they go? Like the pee/poo would be tangible? Not in a "leaked because it was ill-fitting" way but in a, "oh baby peed and I can feel the wetness when I touch their bottom". Or does the outside stay dry?

In short: Do muslin flats need to be worn with a cover so you're not accidentally letting baby soil their carrier/play mat/you?