Before you seal the deal

If you are thinking about starting off with cloth, or if you are fairly new to cloth and looking for the right diaper for you there are options available just for you (well for anyone, but you will benefit greatly)! A lot of cloth diapering store offer deals where you can purchase some diapers, try them out for a period of time, then return them if you dislike them or keep them if you love them. Each store has their own way of going about their 'trial packs' with their own rules and quidelines so make sure you read the fine prints before making your final choice on which store to use for the trial. I have been asked by a couple of people about trial packs so I thought I would share with you some that I have found. I have not used a trial pack myself but have heard great things about them. Its a great way to try out all kinds of different diapers, see what works best with YOUR baby, because everyone has different experiences, and return the diapers that didn't work for you.

Here are some stores that I found that offer trials. Please keep in mind that this is just a few of many stores out there that offer trials. If you have used a trial from someone that is not listed please feel free to share it in the comments section.

Jillians Drawers:
-Offers 2 different trial packs, a newborn trial and a changing diapers changing minds program.
-These will cost you up front around $145 depending on what trial you choose.
-There program lets you try out the diapers for 21 days risk free. After the time is up you return the diapers. You get refunded all but $10 (deposit). If you keep some of the diapers they will remove that from the cost refunded.
-The trial seems to come with a good assortment of items to try out.


Nells Natural Baby
-Nells offers you the oppertunity to pick the diapers in your trial. You pay full price for each item you choose.
-Use the diapers for up to 3 weeks and return any you don't like for a full store credit refund.
-This is nice if you only want to try a couple of diapers, however if you return everything you received then shipping will be deducted from your refund.

SquishyTushy
-SquishyTushy has a lot of trial packs to choose from.
-They have returnable kits as well as non returnable. They have kits that focus on a specific type of diaper like an AIO or kits that include a little of everything. You are bound to find at least one kit out of their 14 kits that will fit your needs!

GoGoNatural
-GoGo offers a Love'em or Leave'em program. You pay upfront around $100 and get all but $15 refunded after your 30 day trial ends and you return your diapers.
-If you want to keep some of the diapers then keep them and it will be deducted from your deposit fee.
-A good assortment of items but you will probably have to wash each day to diaper full time.
-You get to keep your wet bag for free!

EcoBuns
-Ecobuns offers a try it before you buy it program.
-You pay $25 and pick one of three trial packages that best suit your needs. You get your diapers try them for 2 weeks and return them all.
-The products you receive will be used items that have been laundered correctly after each trial. They have no guarantee.
-This is a cheap way to try out diapers, you dont have a large upfront fee, you return all the diapers. If you like a type of diaper you can buy it new.


So that is a few of the stores I found that offer trial programs. Please keep in mind that there are so many other stores that offer them as well but I could never list them all! Also, remember to check locally for stores that sell cloth and could possibly have a pack for you to try out.

If you have used a trial pack before please share your experiences with us.
If you know of another store that has trial packs please share with us in the comments below with a link!