Give It A Try Kit Large vs XLarge: Cloth Diaper Sizes

Quick answer

Choose the Give It A Try Kit - Large if your baby is 21 pounds or more, and the XLarge if they are 26 pounds or more. Both are trial sets built around the diaper-plus-cover system, so the right pick comes down to weight and how many kits you want to start with.

What the weight ranges actually tell you

The Large kit is labeled for 21+ pounds and the XLarge for 26+ pounds. Those are sizing guides, not hard cutoffs. A baby at 22 pounds fits the Large range; a baby at 27 pounds fits both, but the XLarge is the more appropriate starting point. If your baby is between 21 and 25 pounds, the Large is the only one of the two that matches the stated weight.

Weight matters more than age here because these are sized kits, not one-size adjustable systems. Check your baby's current weight on a recent pediatric visit or home scale, then compare it to the kit label. If your baby is close to the top of the Large range, think about how quickly they are gaining before you commit.

Why the kit structure matters more than the size label

Both kits follow the same definition: the diaper is the absorbent part and the cover is the waterproof part that goes over it. That means you are not buying a single all-in-one diaper; you are buying a small system to test how cloth diapering works in your routine. The trial format is the point, so judge the kit by whether it lets you try the full diapering cycle, not by the size number alone.

The catalog does not list exact piece counts for either kit, so treat the contents as a trial assortment rather than a fixed stash. If you need a precise inventory before buying, ask the store directly rather than assuming a number.

The cost trade-off between sizes

The Large kit is listed at USD 85.41 against a comparison price of USD 133.45, and the XLarge at USD 91.69 against USD 136.85. The XLarge costs a little more, which is consistent with a larger size, but the gap is small enough that weight fit should drive the decision rather than the price difference.

Because these are trial kits, the real cost question is whether one kit gives you enough diapers to test a routine. The product notes suggest buying two, three, or four kits to build a stash, so budget for more than one if you plan to switch fully to cloth.

Decision rules for picking your trial kit

• Baby is 21–25 pounds: Choose the Give It A Try Kit - Large. It is the only one of the two sized for this weight range. Recheck weight before ordering if your baby is gaining quickly.
• Baby is 26 pounds or more: Choose the Give It A Try Kit - XLarge. The Large is below the stated weight range for this size.
• Baby is right at a size boundary: If your baby is 25–26 pounds, use the XLarge if they are already at or above 26 pounds, and the Large if they are still under. Do not size up on the assumption of future growth unless you are comfortable with a looser trial fit. Weigh your baby the same week you order to avoid a boundary mistake.
• You want to build a full stash: The product notes suggest two, three, or four kits to build a stash. Start with one kit to test the routine, then add more in the same size once you know it works.

Product facts

• Give It A Try Kit - Large: Large kit is sized for 21+ pounds and priced at USD 85.41. It is the correct trial size for babies from 21 pounds up to the point where the XLarge becomes the better fit.

  

• Give It A Try Kit - XLarge: XLarge kit is sized for 26+ pounds and priced at USD 91.69. It gives heavier babies a properly sized trial set instead of pushing them into a kit labeled for a lower weight.

  

Who each kit fits

Best for

• Babies 21 pounds and up who are new to cloth diapering
• Parents who want a low-commitment trial before buying a full stash
• Families who prefer a diaper-plus-cover system over all-in-one diapers

Not for

• Babies under 21 pounds, who are below the stated size range for both kits
• Parents who need a complete stash in one purchase rather than a trial set
• Anyone who needs exact piece counts confirmed before buying