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How many diapers do I need?

As your baby grows you will need less of each consecutive size. For instance, a newborn baby may need 10-12+ diapers a day. As they grow you may only need 6-9 diapers a day.


How any shells do I need?

Because Little Owl Cloth Diapers are an AI2 system there is no need to buy the same amount of shells as soakers. We recommend 2-4 shells a day, 1 shell per 3-4 diaper changes/soakers.

How many
soakers do I need?

Size Small: 12+ soakers a day

Medium: 10+

Large: 8+


The total amount would depend on your baby, you may have a baby that goes a little more or a little less. It also depends on how often you want to wash your Little Owl Diapers, we recommend washing every other day. It is always nice to have a few extra diapers on hand weather you are doing a load of dirties or your baby decides to surprise you with an extra present!

Helpful Hint!
Have the next diaper change ready to go! Simply snap a new soaker into a shell, then after your next diaper change snap a new soaker into that shell. You always have a fresh diaper waiting for you!!