Comments on: Cloth diapers: reconsidering expensive pocket diapers

By: Leigh Ann @ Intentional By Grace

Leigh Ann @ Intentional By Grace — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:39:00 +0000

Like you, we started with pre-folds. However, around 4-5 months, it was just too cumbersome for a squirmy baby. We switched to pockets, and have thoroughly enjoyed them!! I found mine on Craigslist and paid very, very little. If you’re not weirded out by used, I would check out your local Craigslist. If you are ;) then you should look into Kawaii brand. We love them! My stash has Kawaii, FuzziBunz, and BumGenius 3.0. I like them all equally as well. We do hook and loop and not snaps, but only because that’s what I was able to find pretty cheap. So far we haven’t had any trouble with them. My only random thought – Kawaii is easier to stuff in my opinion because of the inner lining. FuzziBunz is the hardest to stuff for me. Good luck! :)

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:31:15 +0000

I’ve been very successful with prefolds. I’ve had two boys in them, one now trained and the other is 18mths. A few tips for you to motivate you to continue with prefolds. For covers I use Bummis Super Brite Wrap Cloth Diaper Cover. These have velcro and once the kiddos get older I make sure to keep them in shorts or pants so they are not tempted to take the diaper off. For these covers you do not need to use snappis, you can just fold the diaper over in the front (esp. good for boys) I agree, it is very difficult to get a busy little one to stay put while you change the diaper. When the solids appear you can start using Bio-Soft liners. They are relatively inexpensive and flushable. They make getting the solids off very simple. The set of diapers I am using have been through 4 kids and are still going strong! All the best to you!

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:37:27 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. Jennifer - That promo sounds like a great deal! But I can't find it on Amazon. Can you send me a link?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:13:01 +0000

I was always partial to the prefolds and snappis, but also liked fuzzi bunz. amazon is running a promo right now, buy 6, get 2 free buy mail. Could help build your stash.

By: Kacie

Kacie — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:46:30 +0000

We’ve taken a break from cloth around here. I probably will start up soon after we move. I really haven’t missed cloth that much, except I don’t enjoy buying disposables.

I have a BG 3.0 and some Smartipants and I think those are the only pockets I have left. I had a one-size Fuzzibunz that I thought I loved at first, but I just don’t like it as much and I sold it. It had a fleece liner instead of the microsuede.

I have no idea what cloth diapering will look like for us now that Vivienne is at this stage. I’ll give my current stash a go and see what I think!

OH and you could maybe try that newspaper-style fold I did with prefolds (on my YouTube video) and that could make it more of a one-diaper system. Now that he’s past the breastfed poo stage maybe it won’t be so bad. You could also put a liner in it that could help with the poop.

Have you tried the Flip staydry inserts? They are very similar to the BG in feel on the top.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:42:19 +0000

In reply to Nancy. The Snappi is actually a great alternative to pins. It secures the diaper, can be fastened with one hand, and there's no risk of pricking mom or baby. I'm not worried about him removing the diaper, but the new technology can certainly make diapering a lot easier. My current diapers have already paid for themselves and then some, and a set of 12 pocket diapers would pay for themselves in another 6 months of diapering. So it's definitely something I'm considering.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:40:05 +0000

In reply to joanna. We already have covers with snaps, so I think he's a long way from taking them off, thankfully! I have some nice microfleece inserts, but the bulk they add contributes to the problems I'm having with prefolds. When I use the pocket diapers I have, I just prefer them so much more. So I'm not sure what I'm going to do. Just thinking on it for now. :)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:31:37 +0000

Are diaper pins a total thing of the past. I of course never had much of an option with my kids besides the regular cloth diaper, pins and vinyl rubberproof pants but hey, they worked, the kids grew well and had straight legs and grew to be successful adults :) Sometimes I think we overthink these rather basic things. Save some money, use what you already have and maybe just add some diaper pins if the velcro is becoming an issue. Just my two cents.

By: joanna

joanna — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:15:05 +0000

I totally get where you’re coming from. We haven’t gone as far as considered pocket diapers, but I did order two new covers with snaps this week, after watching our baby picking at the velcro on the covers we currently have. I don’t want him to be tempted to take his diaper off! That would be a mess. I’m considering getting “insert socks” to making dealing with poo easier, but still being able to reuse covers. That might be a compromise between the two options.