Frequently Asked Questions

The on-line store is sold out. When will you have more Poquito Pants™?

We understand the frustration of not being able to get a pair of Poquito Pants™ when you want them. More families are discovering EC every day and it is difficult to keep up with the high demand. We are working to increase production and hope to have an endless supply of Poquito Pants™ available in the future. If you would like to receive e-mail updates of the latest product availability, please join the Poquito News announcement list.

Do you take special orders for Poquito Pants™?

We will occasionally offer semi-custom orders through the on-line store.

Can I buy a pattern to sew my own Poquito Pants™?

YES!! The Poquito Pants™ Home Sewing Pattern is now available for purchase in our on-line store.

How many Poquito Pants™ do I need?

If you will be ECing, how many Poquito Pants™ you will need depends on how often you can do laundry without getting stressed. If you wash every other day, get enough for 2-3 days, if you can wash every night, you'll just need enough for one day plus a few spares (about the same amount you would need of cloth diapers and minus a few if you'll be using something else at night or letting babe have some naked time). Because stress is not good for ECing, make sure you have enough to not worry about running out of clean pants =). You usually need fewer pairs for older children who have more bladder and bowel control.

My child weighs 20 pounds. What size Poquito Pants™ should I get?

Because children come in all shapes, the best way to determine the size you need is by measuring your child's waist, legs and rise. If you can't get an accurate measurement, try measuring a diaper or a pair of underpants that fit your child well. The ages listed for each size can also give you some idea of the average age the sizes will fit, but they are not guaranteed.

How should I measure my child to figure out the rise?

The easiest way to see where the rise will fit your child is to mark the measurement on a piece of ribbon. Hold one end at the small of the back and put it between the legs up to the front (Do is on a naked baby). Poquito Pants™ sit below the belly, a couple inches under the navel, so if you can pull the ribbon up too high, you might consider the smaller size. If your child will not lie still for you to check, try marking the rise measurement on a pair of pants or a diaper.

What is the difference between the large and the large hi-rise?

The large hi-rise is made from the large pattern except that it is 1" longer in the center. The pants will not neccesarily come up much higher on the waist, but will be a little higher on the hip. This size is perfect for toddlers who have gotten taller but not much bigger around. The large hi-rise is recommended for toddlers over 18 months of age, and they may sag in the crotch on younger babies.