Q- How many diapers do I really need?
A. 2 dozen is a nice amount to have. It allows for washing every other day with a couple to spare when you have those unforeseen accidents or just didn't get the wash done.

Q- How many covers do I need?
A. You should have about 6 good covers. I highly recommend the Litewrap. It has leg gussets to help reduce leaks, is very soft, and works very well.

Q- Do SAHM diapers need a cover?
A. Yes. SAHM diapers do require a cover, unless otherwise stated (such as an All In One, those do not require covers)

Q- How long does it take to get my order?
A.Shipping is usually within 2-7 business days. We try to ship as promptly as possible and have an excellent track record of doing just that.

Q- What is SAHM's return policy?
A. We will fix or replace damaged diapers at our discretion within 21 days after diapers are received. Opened packages (such as covers) are considered used and can not be taken back. You can exchange UNUSED items (not washed or worn or package opened-where applicable) for store credit, less shipping charges and a 20% restocking fee. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Q- What is your secure online check payment? What forms of payment does SAHM accept?
A . We accept Visa and MasterCard, Paypal, and Postal Money Orders. We are also now accepting Yahoo PayDirect, C2IT, and Ebay's Billpoint as means of payment.

Q- How do I wash SAHM diapers?
A. Each package has a care sheet inside with washing instructions. I recommend washing your diapers in a perfume/dye free detergent. Wash on the gentle cycle. You can add vinegar to the rinse if you like. Please avoid harsh detergents such as tide, pure soaps, and fabric softeners which coat fibers making them less absorbent. Dry on high or medium heat or use a clothesline. NEVER bleach your diapers or let them sit for extended periods in the pail! Remember if you are rough and hard on your diapers you are lessening the life of your diapers.

Q- Why are my prefolds so flat and hard feeling?
A. Prefolds need to be washed and dried 3-5 times before use. When you receive them they feel flat and hard but they quilt up and become buttery soft when the washing and drying is done. You must wash AND dry, washing 3 times and then drying won't work.

Q- Aren't disposables cheaper and more convenient?
The cost of disposable diapering... From birth to potty training (which usually comes later in children using disposables), you will have spent way over $2,184.00 for 9,100 diaper changes at about 24 cents each, that is for each child you have! Wow that's a LOT of money! Think of what you could buy if you had an extra $2,000.00, and that's PER CHILD. I bet you didn't even realize how much you spend! $15.00 for the jumbo pack of diapers each week isn't much but week after week it really adds up quickly. You can cloth diaper for under $500.00 from birth to potty training, at a high estimate! SAHM Cloth diapers can also be reused for future children and are always a much needed donation item when you are done with them. If kept in good condition you may also be able to sell them.

disposables are so convenient... Cloth is SO much easier than you may think! A 2-3 day supply of SAHM Cloth Diapers (roughly 2 dozen diapers) needs to be washed every other day. All you have to do is throw them in the washer and dryer before you go to bed and wake up to clean diapers! A good perfume/dye free detergent is all you will need. Please visit my links page to read more on diapering methods. SAHM Cloth Diapers are easy to put on, especially with Velcro tabs and best of all you don't need to fold them. Many people keep a basket near the changing area or under their bed and just throw the clean diapers in and take them out as needed. I find the washing time for cloth isn't much different then the time I spend taking disposables out to the trash can!

Q- Aren't disposables so much healthier and hygienic... Many disposable company's create their diapers so the urine turns into gel using Sodium Polyacrylate. There are many debates about the safety of long term disposable use. SAHM Cloth diapers are 100% cotton. You know what's in them and they never leave those gel beads all over your baby's butt! There is nothing hygienic about 9,100 diapers sitting in a hole in the ground taking decades to decompose. Yes 9,100 is roughly the amount 1 child will use in his/her childhood. Imagine the environmental damage of millions and billions of diapers just sitting in our earth.

Q- disposable diapers LOOK so comfortable...Yes they do look that way and you can thank the ad agencies and diaper companies for force feeding us that myth. It amazes me how many times I've heard cloth diapering moms - who needed to use a disposable diaper in a pinch - say how their children cried and literally hated putting a disposable on. Nothing beats the feel of soft, 100% cotton flannel, the same material that all SAHM diapers are made with. Unlike disposable diapers, that don't breathe and can lead to diaper rash, SAHM Diapers let air flow and the skin breathe which promotes healing of rashes and helps stop any from ever starting, and they are very soft against your baby's sensitive skin. If you're a woman who uses cloth pads for yourself you know 1st hand the feeling our babies have going from cloth to paper/plastic.

I hope this FAQ has helped you. I know if you are just starting to cloth diaper all the choices can be no less then totally overwhelming. If you have questions you have no found answered here please contact us. Please check the links section for more general cloth diapering questions.