Forget first steps and first words, let’s talk first plop, first blowout, and first dry overnight diaper. Because if you’re a cloth diapering parent, your camera roll might be 50% baby smiles and 50% photos of your favorite cloth diapers on the bum. Here are the true milestones you’ll hit as a proud cloth parent:

1. First Cloth Diaper

You did it! You're officially a cloth diapering parent. You snap on that first diaper with the same energy as an Olympic athlete lighting the torch. You tuck it just right, smooth the elastics, and hold your breath waiting to see if your tiny model approves. Bonus points if you make your partner take a photo to commemorate “Baby's First Fluff Bum!"

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2. The First Poo Leak 💩

You swore those double gussets and leg elastics could contain anything—and yet, here we are. Somehow, that mustard-colored masterpiece defied physics. Don’t worry, it happens to everyone. You’ll learn the sacred art of “how snug is snug” faster than you think.

Grab our free Newborn Fit Guide for quick, practical tips to help stop blowouts before they happen. Learn how to adjust rise snaps, check leg elastics, and get a snug, comfortable fit on even the tiniest babies. A perfect fit means less poo leaks and more time for new baby cuddles.

3. The First Dry Overnight Diaper 🌙

Cue the angelic choir! You wake up, groggily check the crib, and… it's dry?! You briefly consider starting a parenting podcast to share your laundry wisdom before realizing it was probably a fluke. Still, you soak in the victory.

Not quite there yet? We’ve got you covered. Read our blog post on mastering overnight cloth diapering for helpful tips and tricks. If you still need a little extra guidance, reach out to our care team at help@kinderdiapers.com for personalized recommendations.

4. The First Rise Setting Adjustment 📏

This one feels oddly emotional. Don't blink. One day they’re in that tiny newborn snap setting, and suddenly you’re adjusting to the middle rise, muttering, “We’re not crying… you’re crying.”

Kinder pocket diapers are thoughtfully designed to grow with your baby, fitting most little ones from newborn through potty training. Each diaper features five rows of adjustable rise snaps, allowing you to customize the fit as your baby grows. To size up, simply move to the next rise setting for a comfortable, leak-free fit every time. Need help choosing a rise setting, we've got you covered.

5. The First Lost Diaper 🕵️

It was just there. You swear it didn’t sprout legs, but somehow, it’s vanished between the laundry room and the changing table. Check the car. Check the diaper bag. Check under the couch. You’ll find it again three weeks later, behind the crib, in perfect condition except for a healthy layer of dust bunnies.

Whoops, that lost diaper wasn't clean? We've got a blog to help you tackle mold on your cloth diapers too. 

6. The First Solid Poop Plop 🚽

Few moments in parenthood as a cloth diapering family rival the thrill of watching that solid poop plop cleanly into the toilet. It’s the sound of freedom. Gone are the days of diaper sprayers and dunk-and-swishes. You’ve made it to the promised land. (For now…)

Not there yet? Learn more about different poop removal methods. 

7. The First Time Traveling with Cloth ✈️

This is the boss level of cloth diapering. You pack enough diapers for every possible contingency (plus five extra), a wet bag so large it could double as a duffel, and you feel unstoppable… until you realize you forgot the wipes. Cue the improvisation. Still, you did it, and you deserve a medal.

8. The First Successful Wash Day 🧺

You finally figure it out… the detergent amount, the water level, the perfect routine that leaves everything clean, soft, and smells like… nothing! It’s the gold standard of clean. You’ve earned your honorary degree in Laundry Chemistry, and your washer deserves a slow clap.

Need help perfecting your wash routine and earning this last badge? Check out our recommended cloth diaper wash routine here » 

Each of these moments is a badge of honor, proof that you’re navigating parenthood one snap and wash cycle at a time. Celebrate them all, because every plop, leak, and rinse brings you one diaper closer to mastering this beautiful, messy, joyful journey.