There are several factors influence the number of cloth diapers you need for your baby. While there are industry standard ranges for full time cloth diapering families, the great thing about cloth diapers is that they can be customized to fit your personal lifestyle. Here are some factors that may influence the number of diapers you choose to have:

• Baby's Age: Newborns require more frequent diaper changes than older babies. The older your child is, the less cloth diapers you will need to have on hand.
  A newborn may soil as many as 12-16 diapers a day. This means that you will want to have at least 30 diapers on hand for full time cloth diapering of a newborn baby. Older toddlers require far less diaper changes throughout the day. A family using cloth diapers full time on an older toddler may only need 10-15 cloth diapers.
• Washing Frequency: How often you plan to do cloth diaper laundry will also affect the number of diapers you'll need on hand. The more days you go between washes, the more diapers you will need.
  If you are switching to cloth diapers from disposable diapers, it is simple to calculate the approximate number of diapers you will want by multiplying the number of diapers your baby soils each day by the number of days you want to go between washing. For example, a baby who soils 10 diapers a day with 3 days between washes will need approximately 30 cloth diapers.
• Diaper Style: Different types of cloth diapers may influence how many you need. If you're looking for the most agile system, covers might work best for you.
  Pocket style cloth diapers require a new diaper for each diaper change, while a diaper cover system allows the option to wipe down and reuse the outer portion for multiple diaper changes. A family using diaper covers can opt for less outers in their diaper collection.
• Budget: Your family's unique financial constraints may impact how many diapers you are able to purchase upfront. Consider adding a few diapers to your collection as your budget allows. Purchasing small amounts of diapers over time may allow you to work up to the ideal number of diapers for your family without spending a lot of money up front.
  You may also consider purchasing second hand cloth diapers for a more budget friendly entry.
• Full-Time vs. Part-Time Use: Whether you choose to use cloth diapers exclusively or part-time will also affect the number of diapers you need to have on hand.
  Many families mix and match cloth diapers and disposable diapers throughout their diapering journey. Part-Time cloth diapering can offer families the flexibility to choose how and when they use cloth diapers depending on their unique lifestyle needs.