The 7 Best Burp Cloths of 2021 | Healthline Parenthood (2024)

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Organic Cotton – By far the most popular. Organic cotton is a favourite to use as it is all-natural. It is low maintenance and comfortable. And is absorbent which is ideal for burping pads.

Organic Cotton – By far the most popular. Organic cotton is a favourite to use as it is all-natural. It is low maintenance and comfortable. And is absorbent which is ideal for burping pads.

Most baby registries feature four to six burp cloths, or an average of two packs. Our rule of thumb is to double that. Register for 10 to 12 cloths in various patterns or colors. The soft material is excellent for everything from gently wiping a wet chin after a feeding to sopping up drool.

PREFOLD CLOTH DIAPERS

Prefold diapers are thicker and more absorbent than flats, making them slightly better for using as burp cloths. Prefold cloth diapers are an economical choice for many parents who want to use cloth diapers.

Burp cloths.

Pack one or two burp cloths or even washcloths for your baby's spit-up, or for wiping up spills.

Purchase ⅓ yard of flannel for each of your homemade baby burp cloths. I also used Cotton Batting for padding. The cotton flannel and batting are both washable and absorbent. Note: You could choose to get a fleece iron on interfacing instead of the batting if you prefer.

If you are wondering, 'how many burp cloths do I need?' It depends on how often your young one spits up, the number of feedings(which are unnumbered as they are still breastfeeding), and how often you want to do the laundry. But anywhere between eight to 14 burp cloths is a good number to have for a single baby.

Tea Towels – You can use a tea towel instead. They are a good size and absorbent. The main negative is that most are pretty ugly. And you might not like drying the dishes with them once you know what they have been used for.

First up, you're going to cut out two pieces (a front and back) of your fabric out into a rectangle. You can make these whatever size you want, but for these I cut them out 10 inches x 20 inches, which is a great size for a burp cloth.

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Go For A Slightly Darker Color

Next, you want to make sure that you're going for a darker cloth. You will typically get more use out of darker colors as they can camouflage the stains on the baby burp cloths.

How Long Do Babies Need Burp Cloths? Babies usually need burp cloths for as long as they're fed by bottle or breast. It's different for every child, but they get most of their sustenance from milk until about 12 months of age.

From serving as a makeshift nursing cover to providing shade for strollers and car seats, the swaddle proves its versatility time and time again. It can act as a burp cloth, tummy time mat, portable changing pad, and even a beloved cuddle companion.

I recommend getting at least 24 size Newborn (orange edge) cloth prefold diapers or newborn half flats. You may also want to get 6-12 size Small (yellow edge) prefolds if you think your baby will quickly outgrow the newborn size. At $2.75 per prefold, newborn prefolds are an economical option!

If they are in good condition, you should keep them for the second baby. Hopefully, you have washed and properly stored them after use with your first baby.

You should change them once they are wet or covered in spit-up. Our handmade burp cloths are designed so you can use one side, and then flip around to use the other. Meaning you could use them a minimum of two times. But if your baby doesn't spit up a lot you may be able to use them up to 10 times before washing.

I only use two flannels no batting when making burp cloths. I have seen some in LQS that use just two layers of flannel. They feel really soft and I bet they are absorbent. I have been making burp clothes using flannel on one side and a prefolded diaper on the other.

Cotton and Rayon(Viscose) absorb and retains maximum water. Cotton is a natural fiber whereas Rayon is a regenerated cellulosic fiber. Both are hydrophilic in nature and negatively charged fibers attract dipolar water molecules.

These burp cloths are ridiculously easy to make–seriously, if you can sew in a straight line, you can make these. They are so much softer and cuter than cloth diapers, and they make perfect baby shower gifts. Whip up several, and grab them whenever you need a quick gift.