So I have been getting lots of questions about cloth diapering. The decision to go to cloth for Brian and I was truly financial to start with (it seems as though all of our good decisions start out as wanting to save money). However, as we began using cloth we realized that they had other benefits. Jackson did not fit into his cloth diapers in the beginning because he was such a little peanut so we do have some experience with disposables.
1. Jackson can always poo through a disposable diaper. It shoots right up the back. We have not had one "blow out" with cloth.
2. Waaayyy less garbage. Enough said.
3. Ease of use- When I use disposables now I feel like I am trying to hold him in place while putting this little piece of paper under his butt and that's after I spent 15 seconds trying to unfold it. Cloth is a much smoother transition.
So what kind do we use?
I did some research as we were starting as to what would be the easiest style to put on Jack but also the easiest for Brian (yes, he wasn't too enthused to begin with) and then again the biggee was price. The idea of a one-size diaper was appealing because they fit from birth (if your baby is bigger than 6 lbs) to potty training. Not only does this save on having to find the right sizes but hopefully the diapers will be in good enough condition when say, Jack is 2 that if we had another little one they could be wearing the same diapers just on a different setting.
So here are the kinds that we have and my review of them.
1. BumGenius One Size Diaper-
These are a pocket diaper that will grow with Jackson. My favorite thing about them is how quickly they wash and dry and how easy they are to put on Jackson. Negatives are that the pocket is not quite at the back of the diaper so many times you have to touch poo to rinse out the diaper (I hear a collective "eeewww" from the readers). The only other negative is that you have to "stuff" the pockets after laundering. It is time consuming but I actually enjoy laundry so it doesn't bother me.
2. BumGenius All In One (AIO) sized diaper
These are probably the easiest to use and look almost exactly like a disposable. They are also easy to rinse off because there is no insert to remove. The only negative I have is the drying time although they do better than other AIO because they can be turned inside out.
3. Thirsties AIO
These are a very absorbent diaper with leg gussets to prevent leaks. Like the BumGenius, you can turn them inside out when drying to make it dry faster. My only con is that the sizes are weird and they don't fit Jack as well as the other diapers. Right now he is about 11 pounds and the XSmall Newborn size is too small but the size Small (which is supposed to be 12-16 pounds) is still a little large.
4. Monkey Doodlez Micro AIO
I just got these diapers a couple of weeks ago. They are a nice all in one that although very trim is also very absorbent. My only complaint is that the sizes do not seem correct. The small was supposed to fit to 16lbs and it already seems a little snug for my little guy. I think he'll be in the medium in a couple of weeks (but nowhere near 16 lbs). I would order the larger sizes if you were wanting to try them.
5. BumGenius AIO One Size organic
I bought these diapers last year because the velcro closure was being discontinued (Now you can only buy a snap closure) and they were at a steep discount. They are very absorbent and the organic cotton is very soft on Jack's bottom but the drying time is very LONG. I don't think I would buy any more because the normal price is $24.95 and I am not that impressed.
6. Sposoeasy AIO
These are great diapers with a 100% cotton interior. They absorb quite a bit and dry faster than other all in ones. Jack is wearing a small right now which fits him well...they are a little longer in rise and so I think he will be able to wear these for quite some time.
7. Fuzzibunz one size pocket diaper
These are fun pocket diapers because they come in more colors than BumGenius. However, you can only buy them in snap closures which I am not a huge fan of. I like that the pocket is at the back of the diaper because you avoid having to touch the insert- you can just shake it out into the pail. These are also a super absorbent micro fleece and drying time in minimal.
I'm hoping to order some more soon. I am looking into buying some fitted one size diapers that you wear with a cover. This will give me more bang for my buck essentially and hopefully they will dry faster than my All in Ones.
I'm also working on finding a solution to use for cloth wipes. When using cloth diapers, disposable wipes are somewhat annoying because you have to throw them away in the trash while holding onto the diaper which goes into the diaper pail. Being able to put a cloth wipe inside of the diaper and then throw them all into the pail is going to be more efficient.
If you have any advice on a good fitted diaper or a wipes solution- let me know! Would love to hear it.
The first picture is of Jackson in his Fuzzibunz diaper...the second is in his Bumgenius One Size diaper.
Lastly, I mentioned earlier about rinsing out the diapers. No, we do not dunk them in the toilet like your grandma will tell you she did. We use a toilet sprayer that is made by BumGenius. It's essentially like the sprayer on your sink only it attaches to the toilet. Poopy diapers get rinsed off into the toilet before putting them in the bin to avoid staining.
I think that is all of my knowledge on cloth diapering (for now)...will keep you updated. :)
~Leah
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