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The Try Both Kit lets you test prefolds and fitted diapers side by side during the newborn stage. Use the steps below to get started, avoid common fitting mistakes, and decide which style works best for your baby.
Why the Try Both Kit works for newborn cloth diapering
Newborns grow quickly, and their diapering needs change fast. The Try Both Kit gives you 12 diaper changes — 6 prefolds and 6 fitted diapers — so you can compare both styles without committing to a full stash. This hands-on trial helps you learn what fits your baby best before you invest in a complete set.
The kit includes three Thirsties Duo Wrap covers in size One, which adjust as your baby grows. You also get a pack of organic cotton wipes that double as liners, plus a pair of slide lock pins for securing prefolds. Everything you need to start is in the box.
How to use the Try Both Kit for newborn cloth diapering
- Prepare the diapers: Wash all prefolds, fitted diapers, and wipes 3–5 times with a cloth-diaper-safe detergent before first use. This removes natural oils and boosts absorbency. Skip fabric softeners and dryer sheets. Unwashed diapers leak. Pre-wash until water runs clear.
- Snap the cover to the smallest rise setting: Start with the Thirsties Duo Wrap cover on the smallest snap setting. This gives a snug fit around the legs and waist for a newborn. Adjust as your baby grows — the cover fits up to around 18 pounds. A loose cover causes leaks. Check the leg gussets lie flat against the skin.
- Try a prefold with a Snappi or pin: Fold the prefold into thirds lengthwise, place it in the cover, and secure with the included slide lock pins or a Snappi fastener. Tuck any excess fabric inside the cover. Common mistake: folding too wide, which bunches between the legs. If the prefold looks bulky, try the newspaper fold (fold one side shorter) for a trimmer fit.
- Try a fitted diaper without folding: Snap or pin the Cloth-eez Workhorse fitted diaper onto your baby, then put the cover over it. Fitted diapers have built-in absorbency and elastic at the back — no folding required. Common mistake: forgetting to tuck the fitted diaper's soaker layers inside the cover. Fitted diapers are easier for caregivers unfamiliar with prefolds. Use them for overnight or heavy wetters.
- Change every 2–3 hours: Newborns wet frequently. Check the diaper every 2 hours and change when damp. Use the organic cotton wipes from the kit as liners to catch solids and make clean up easier. Common mistake: waiting until the diaper feels heavy — that's too late. Keep 2–3 covers in rotation. Wipe the cover between changes unless soiled.
- Wash and repeat: Store used diapers in a wet bag or pail. Wash every 2–3 days using a cloth-diaper-safe detergent. Prewash on cold, then hot wash with extra rinse. Line or low-heat dry covers; tumble dry low for inserts. Common mistake: using too much detergent, which causes buildup and repelling. If you see suds in the rinse cycle, reduce detergent next time.
Product facts
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Try Both Kit - Size Newborn: Includes 6 Cloth-eez Prefolds (newborn, natural unbleached) and 6 Cloth-eez Workhorse Diapers (newborn) plus 3 Thirsties Duo Wrap covers (size One, snaps). You can try both absorbent styles with the same covers, making it easy to compare fit, absorbency, and ease of use without buying separate systems.
Try Both Kit - Size Newborn
