Try a Paca!
Try a Paca!
Tips:
- Designed to be a snug fit to keep a flat in place without diaper pins or fasteners. For a roomier fit or if you think your baby needs extra absorbency, consider sizing up.
- Leg elastics should resting along the bikini line and not on thighs
- Snaps do not need to be even and can be adjusted depending on the diaper underneath (i.e. night time diapers may require a larger snap setting)
- Low-rise design so it can easily be positioned underneath an umbilical cord stump
Organic Cotton Flats (diapers)
- One-size. Measures approximately 28" x 28" inches, after accounting for shrinkage.
Hemp Boosters
- One-size. Measures 11.75" long x 4.5" wide, after accounting for shrinkage.
Esembly Inners*
- Size 1 Inners (7-17lbs)
- Size 2 Inners (18-35lbs)
* For best fit, we recommend pairing Size 1 Inners with a Medium Alpaca Diaper Cover and pairing Size 2 Inners with a Large Alpaca Diaper Cover.
Description
Description
The only diapers that are truly plastic-free and made with hypoallergenic, all-natural fibers.
Set includes 6 diapers:
- 1 alpaca diaper cover
- 6 organic cotton flat diaper inserts
- 2 hemp boosters (for naps or night)
We recommend getting 1-2 sets for part-time (6-12 diapers) and 3-4 sets for full-time use (18-24 diapers).
Building your baby registry? Check out the Birth-2-Potty Paca and save.
Materials
Materials
Care Guide
Care Guide
Alpaca Cover
Soak in cold water using a gentle wool wash (we like SOAK) or baby shampoo + hang dry. No bleach. Do not machine wash.
Cotton + Hemp
Machine wash warm with commercial detergent. No optical brighteners, fabric softener, or fragrance which bind to the fabric. Dry low heat or hang dry to reduce environmental impact.
After baby begins eating solid food
Remove any solid waste from diapers by plopping into the toilet using toilet paper or the Wipe Away Wand (solid separately) prior to washing.
For more details on care, visit Simple Laundry
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Best for Skin + Planet
The only hypoallergenic, all-natural diapers
made with ZERO plastic
Getting Started
How many do I need?
Part-time: 6-12 diapers (1-2 covers)
Full-time: 18-24 diapers (3-4 covers)
Building a registry? Save nearly $100 with our Birth-2-Potty Paca.
For Nights
Going plastic-free at night can provide a long restorative break from skin irritants. Poops are less likely to happen at night making this an easy way to cloth diaper part-time.
Add 1-2 Hemp Boosters to the diaper to go up to 12 hours at night.
Simple Laundry
Avoid detergent build-up and long, complicated wash routines with this system.
Wash cotton + hemp like regular laundry. Alpaca just needs a 15 minute soak + hang dry every few weeks (and dries suuuper fast!).
The Zen of Folding
One-size flats let you customize the diaper as your baby grows. Unlike stuffing polyester diapers, you'll actually look forward to folding these soft organic cotton flats.
People are talking
Samantha
Love this system!
I really love these diaper covers. I wanted to go as natural as possible and was sold on them immediately considering every other system I looked at were made from polyester. I love that snaps are brass and that there is no plastic at all on these covers. In my opinion they are worth the price, so soft and durable. Easy to clean and quick drying.
Brina R.
The Rolls-Royce of Diaper Covers
We are a very sensitive skin and rash prone family so we wanted something really breathable and wool wasn't an option for us. Lunapaca uses high quality materials that are hypoallergenic allowing us to reduce the possibility of rashes and hopefully last through multiple children as our family grows. Overall we felt these diaper covers aligned with our specific needs perfectly and after being able to touch, feel, and test out the cover in person we felt the price was justified so we went all in.
Lyndsay N.
We Are In Love!
Hands down one of the best diaper systems ever. We will definitely be investing in more. The cover is amazingly soft, and so easy to launder. The Cotten flats are so nice, I thought I hated any flat that wasn’t stretchy until I tried these. My little baby boy is so happy and cozy in this diaper. We can’t recommend Lunapaca enough!
Lydia V
These diapers are unbelievably soft and the material is much better quality than I would have ever expected. I'm so glad I took the leap of faith to buy these for my little one.
I love how compact and easy to use they are in comparison to the typical cloth diapers.
Sarah
Very absorbent
I put one of these in my toddlers overnight diapers each night and we have never had a leak!
Jessika S.
Love these diaper covers, they’re not kidding when they say you only need two or three to start out with, and they fit our 7lb newborn perfectly, very soft, no animal smell, and clean very easily. I’ve had to hand wash and hang dry about three times so far and they dry suuuuper quickly.
Veronica B.
Superb quality
Very impressed with the quality.
The materials are the best I’ve seen.
Sustainability
All Lunapaca products are made with ZERO plastic.
This includes:
- Alpaca Diaper Covers
- Organic Cotton Flats
- Hemp Boosters
- Organic Cotton Wipes
- Wipe Away Wand
- Alpaca Dryer Balls
Shipping materials are made from 100% recycled paper (with 90-95% coming from post consumer waste diverted from landfills) and are curb-side recyclable.
Plus, a tree is planted with each order.
Softest diaper which I love and XL fits well on my chunky 23# baby (I sized up since everything was sold out). However, I hand washed only once when I got it and my baby has only worn a handful of times in the 2 weeks I’ve owned it but the elastic is already showing at one thigh which is disappointing considering how much these cost (and how much trouble I got in when my partner found out how much they cost). Was going to order a second, which I would love to have, but I don’t think it’s worth it to have more than one now (even if I really want to love the one I have just bc of the softness, I’m just disappointed).
Hi Sarah, it sounds like a seam came undone. This can happen with too much tension especially since we only use plastic-free cotton thread. Please send an email to support@lunapaca.com so we can repair it for you.
The quality of both the nappies and covers are outstanding. They are super simple to use and care for and w great option for all babies due to the ability to customise the nappies to suit their specific needs. I have tried many different reusable nappies and these are by far my favourite. Enough to pay a ridiculous shipping and customs charge! Highly recommend them.
This cover is much softer than any of the other merino/wool covers we have tried. Not having to lanolize is a nice bonus. Functionally it seems to work about the same as traditional wool covers. It felt more damp than lanolized covers after 2hrs but there were no leaks. The metal snaps are a nice touch but can be a bit challenging to undo. If you don’t have a budget or can splurge I would recommend these covers. I plan on getting another for our next baby.
The quality of material is super and system is easy to use. The only thing is the cotton flats are overpriced. Cheaper ones with same quality is out there. Would also be a great idea to have cheaper shipping charge for small add-ons like Soak refill, booster etc.
We love our Lunapaca setup. I's soft, cute, and best of all healthy. The origami fold is best for the newborn age during the liquid poops. The one piece of feedback or suggested change I would make is that the Boosters are quite thick and bulky. This makes the whole system pretty bulky, especially for the 0-5 month range. At times it was a hinderance to tummy time. We ended up using inserts from a different cloth diapering system to amend this and it works great!
Hi Whitney, thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We're glad you love the softness and health benefits of your Lunapaca setup. Your tip about the boosters is really helpful, and we've already made changes to our design to make it a bit smaller and less bulky -- thanks to feedback like yours. Happy tummy time and thank you for choosing Lunapaca! :)
Work great without having to compromise with plastic!
I haven't started using them yet, because I'm still pregnant. But so far they are so soft and seem extremely well made. I am excited to use them for the first time!
Amazing quality and super easy to use!
Amazing quality, and so easy to use!
Always want more just because they’re so cute! 🥰
I wanted to love this, but it was always so wet! And for the price, it was not worth it. I gave a star because my baby did seem to feel comfortable in it, and i could tell that it was more breathable than plastic diaper covers, but it really was just always wet, and didnt keep his clothes from being ruined every nap he took. Also, it is way too high maintenance for me. They say “only wash a couple times a week” but i dont see how that can be true since its wet all the time. And being that its wool, you cant wash it normal obvioshly, and i cannot justify soending $400 to have enough of them to rotate.
So sorry to hear your experiencing leaks. Sounds like you need to add absorbency (all that liquid has to go somewhere!). Try adding a booster or folding more layers in center. For more help troubleshooting, please send us an email so you can get back to enjoying your plastic free set up.
I wanted to love this, but it was always so wet! And for the price, it was not worth it. I gave a star because my baby did seem to feel comfortable in it, and i could tell that it was more breathable than plastic diaper covers, but it really was just always wet, and didnt keep his clothes from being ruined every nap he took. Also, it is way too high maintenance for me. They say “only wash a couple times a week” but i dont see how that can be true since its wet all the time. And being that its wool, you cant wash it normal obvioshly, and i cannot justify soending $400 to have enough of them to rotate.
We are LOVING the Lunapaca covers. They’ve been wonderful for cloth diapering with our little one. I celebrate the integrity of this company, their values and ethical choices. So grateful!
We have been using Lunapaca for our twins since they began to fit in them after birth. I love the breathable, plastic-free alpaca and the beautiful colors. So happy that we found Lunapaca!
The fabric is absolutely incredible. I struggled with the snaps at first but after a few weeks of wear, they’re broken in and super easy going now. I want every color for all stages of my baby’s life!
I absolutely love my stack-a-paca. The cover has been such time and laundry savings. I am so grateful to have a product like this available!
Darby, from The Plastic Detox
I absolutely love the lunapaca diaper covers. They feel really soft. I tired the ensemble covers and it's just not the same feel and quality. I have been using the Lunapaca diaper cover on my 2 month old, and even if there is some urine leakage through the inner lining onto the cover, I can hardly smell it and it dries very quickly. I have washed these covers twice using the SOAK soap and it dries quickly and is still very soft. Very high quality diaper covers that are beautiful and make the diaper experience much more enjoyable.
Receievd, good quality
Oh my lanta! These are NEXT level. Not only does my daughter get ZERO diaper rashes now that we use them (and not the plastic covers). These are VERY worth the price, especially since they last for multiple kiddos. They are soooooo soft, I wish they made blankets and jackets, too!!
They ate made so well. The fabric is so soft. Bought for my daughter who absolutely loves them.
I've been using these cloth diapers for my baby for a couple of months now, and I absolutely love them. The inserts are made from organic cotton, and the covers are made from natural alpaca fiber, which was one of the main reasons I decided to give them a try.
Since switching to these diapers, my baby hasn't had any diaper rashes, and I feel much better knowing that she's not sitting in plastic all day. It gives me peace of mind that there are no synthetic materials around one of the most sensitive areas of her body.
Another unexpected benefit is that these diapers have been helping with potty training. Because they feel more natural, my baby seems more aware of when she's wet, which has made the transition easier.
Overall, I'm extremely happy with these diapers. They're comfortable, natural, gentle on my baby's skin, and a great choice for families looking to avoid disposable plastic diapers.
It is very soft and i really enjoy the quality of it. It does become a little damp when used over night but that may be a trial and error deal. As i am new to cloth diapers.
This cloth diaper outer is so soft! Even my husband loves this outer for our little one and he originally told me no to purchasing it. I love that it’s 100% plastic free as well. Being able to use this at night helps give our boy a chance to air out after a long day of naps and moving!
I love these alpaca diaper covers! They're cute and 100% plastic free, plus they actually work! I like to air dry mine if it's damp after a diaper change and do a quick soak every 3 weeks to keep them fresh and clean! I will be buying bigger sizes to use as my baby grows. Thank you for making a plastic free option available!
While I haven’t used this yet, the quality and softness is wonderful. I really like this color, too. Despite the name of the color, it appears (to me) more of a mauve/very muted shade of pink, which is what I was wanting and hoping for. Really love it!
These diaper covers are incredibly soft and trim! I had used esembly and wool covers before this but lunapaca covers are on a whole new level. They fit well under clothing and are softer than my wool. I use them with esembly inners and no problems with leaks yet. I love the brass snaps, cotton/rubber elastics, and totally plastic-free design. I bought two secondhand to make sure I liked them and plan to buy more soon!
They are so soft! We love using them!
FAQs
Cost
Cost
Sizing
Sizing
Tips:
- Designed to be a snug fit to keep a flat in place without diaper pins or fasteners. For a roomier fit or if you think your baby needs extra absorbency, consider sizing up.
- Leg elastics should resting along the bikini line and not on thighs
- Snaps do not need to be even and can be adjusted depending on the diaper underneath (i.e. night time diapers may require a larger snap setting)
- Low-rise design so it can easily be positioned underneath an umbilical cord stump
Organic Cotton Flats (diapers)
- One-size. Measures approximately 28" x 28" inches, after accounting for shrinkage.
Hemp Boosters
- One-size. Measures 11.75" long x 4.5" wide, after accounting for shrinkage.
Esembly Inners*
- Size 1 Inners (7-17lbs)
- Size 2 Inners (18-35lbs)
* For best fit, we recommend pairing Size 1 Inners with a Medium Alpaca Diaper Cover and pairing Size 2 Inners with a Large Alpaca Diaper Cover.
How does it work?
How does it work?
The alpaca + cotton (and hemp) work as a team to stop diaper leaks.
Alpaca is naturally water-resistant, breathable, and gentle on skin. Unlike plastic diaper covers, you don't need a "tight seal" for it to work. It relies on enough absorbency to contain any leaks then prevents wetness from transferring onto clothes or sheets.
Cotton is a quick absorbing natural fiber but when a lot is released all at once, it can need a bit more time to wick the liquid to the dryer parts of the diaper. The alpaca cover can help distribute liquid to the thirstier cotton absorbency.
For longer stretches like naps and night, we suggest adding 1-2 hemp boosters. Hemp holds more than cotton but is slower to absorb. Place the hemp booster between the cotton layer and alpaca cover (think of hemp as "long term storage").
Replace the cotton (and hemp if used) at each diaper change. The alpaca cover can be reused for weeks unless soiled. We recommend letting the alpaca air out between changes (especially if it feels damp), rotating with another cover.
How does alpaca work without lanolin?
Lanolin is an oil made by sheep. This oil naturally coats sheep's wool to make it water-resistant and provides antimicrobial properties to protect the sheep from bacteria. Alpaca fiber is structured differently yet achieves these same properties without the need for oil.
Under a microscope you can see large scales on wool fiber. These scales serve to hold the lanolin in place. These scales however can make wool itchy. It's why merino is softer (smaller scales) and why "super-wash" wool doesn't work as a diaper cover (scales have been removed so it can't hold lanolin oil). Without lanolin coating, wool absorbs liquid and will start to smell much sooner.
By comparison, alpaca fiber looks almost smooth. It doesn't have large scales to hold oil. Rather, alpaca fibers trap air pockets that push water away. Alpaca also only absorbs about 10-11% of its weight in water, compared to merino which absorbs about 30%. Alpaca's special structure also helps water evaporate more quickly. And, without lanolin oil (which can cause skin irritation over time through repeat exposure), alpaca is considered hypoallergenic.
As a diaper cover, these structural differences mean alpaca covers make it easier for urine to stay in the absorbency (vs being absorbed by the cover) and simplifies washing by removing the "lanolizing" step.
How does it stay clean?
It's often said that alpaca fiber is "self-cleaning" since it can go weeks without a wash. It naturally has antimicrobial properties which makes the fiber less hospitable to odor-causing bacteria. If urine does get soaked in the fabric, just a simple air dry is usually enough to refreshen it and so it is ready to be reused. Once it does need a wash, just let it soak for 15 minutes in a gentle wool-safe wash and then hang dry.
For more on how to care for your alpaca diaper cover visit Simple Laundry
The magic of alpaca
Thanks to the amazing properties of alpaca, you'll soon discover these covers wash easier, dry in half the time as wool covers (so you don't need as many), are softer on skin, and safe for those with wool allergies.
How to fold
How to fold
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Basic Pad Fold + The Luna Fold
Use a basic pad fold for quick and easy cloth diapering. Great especially for older babies with "plop-able" poop or those practicing EC (elimination communication).
The Luna Fold is our modification to the Basic Pad Fold to add extra layers up front. We recommend this fold for night time, especially for tummy sleepers.
The Origami Fold
Not as intimidating as it sounds! Our favorite fold for younger babies, it has long wings to easily secure the diaper around your baby without pins or fasteners.
How to add absorbency
If your alpaca cover soaks through, it's time to add more cotton layers!
Did you know, our organic cotton wipes are made of the same absorbent material as our flats? Try adding 1-2 wipes (folded in half) right where you need it without adding extra bulk.
If you need more, you can use two cotton flats. Try layering one flat on top of the other before folding. Or, try combing folds! Fold one flat in the Origami Fold then lay a second flat either pad folded or with the Luna Fold on top.
With simple cotton flats + wipes you have everything you need to customize the right level of absorbency for your baby.
Tips and Tricks
For more help getting a great leg seal and keeping poop off the alpaca cover, check out these Tips & Trick videos.
What about Poop?
What about Poop?
Tips + Tricks
Tips + Tricks
Tips for a Better Fit (covers)
Our covers are designed to be snug enough in the front to hold a flat in place without a Snappi or diaper pins, but also enough room in the back to cover a fitted diaper. Sometimes fabric gets caught under the baby and needs to be pulled forward towards the bellybutton.
How to Get a Great Leg Seal (without a Snappi or diaper pins)
How to Keep Poop off the Cover
Alpaca can go weeks without a wash! But once your baby starts solids, you may want to try these tricks to go longer between wash cycles if the poop isn't quite yet "ploppable" and you're struggling to get a good leg seal:
