Choosing Your Inserts

Cloth diapers are beautifully versatile, designed to adapt to your baby’s unique needs.

Most pocket diapers have a soft fleece or suedecloth lining. This inner lining is designed to wick moisture through to the insert beneath, leaving the surface against your baby’s skin feeling drier for longer. Many parents deeply value this “stay-dry” effect because it helps reduce discomfort, limits rash-causing dampness, and makes cloth feel gentle and practical in daily life. Other parents prefer only natural fibres like cotton, hemp, or bamboo directly against their baby’s skin. Here is the quiet brilliance of pockets: you are not limited to one way of using them. Inserts can be placed inside the pocket, beneath the stay-dry lining, or simply laid on top of the lining so your baby feels only the natural fibres directly. Both options are safe and widely used, the choice depends on what works best for your family.

 

On top of the pocket

• Natural fibres (cotton, hemp, bamboo) sit directly against baby’s skin

• Breathable, allowing more airflow

• Encourages awareness of wetness - supportive for potty readiness

 

Inside the pocket

• Stay-dry feel thanks to the fleece or suedecloth lining

• Inserts stay neatly in place

• Favoured for naps and overnight stretches when comfort is key

Neither method is “right” or “wrong.” They simply offer different benefits, and many parents alternate between the two depending on the time of day. Cloth does not ask you to fit into a rigid system; it adapts to your rhythms, your child’s body, and your lifestyle. Similarly, every insert fabric carries its own strengths. No single insert is perfect for all situations. The art of cloth is in learning how each fabric works, and combining them to suit your child’s needs.

Bamboo Charcoal

A soft, stay-dry layer that draws moisture away from delicate skin

The rich charcoal hue masks stains and minimises lingering odour

Balances absorbency with quicker drying, making it a steady everyday choice

Valued for its simple, reliable beauty - the insert many families reach for first

 

Bamboo Cotton 

Breathable and gentle, chosen often for sensitive skin

Consistently absorbent, performing well both day and night

Retains its form and softness through many washes, making it a trusted staple

Adaptable and steady, suited to the natural ebb and flow of most babies’ routines

Hemp Cotton 

Celebrated for its unparalleled liquid-holding capacity

Slim in profile yet unmatched in endurance

Performs best layered beneath a faster-absorbing insert, protecting against flooding

The long-distance performer, offering overnight peace of mind for parents seeking rest

 

Cloth is not about strict rules. It’s about finding what feels right for your baby and your family’s rhythm.