I've read Gerber has 2 different fabric types for their diapers. "Gauze like" that soften up well &amp; a more scratchy material. Which type are these?
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These are not the gauze ones in my opinion, the gauze ones are thinner. These are thicker, but I would not call them scratchy at all. I use them as burp cloths and often clean my glasses off with them when they are covered with baby finger prints and its the only thing in reach. They soften up well.
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Yes, quite well! With cotton pre-folds, I sometimes find that my son's skin is wet when I change his diaper. These leave his skin feeling as dry as it would be in a disposable!
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Tide! No need to go buy fancy suggested diaperonly detergent. Tide and no fabric softener. Dry on med heat or line dry!
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I would recommend trying different kinds of diapers until you find what works best for your baby. But I will admit, this is one of my favorites!! I much prefer the snaps to the Velcro, because they are softer and more flexible. I use these covers with bamboo and charcoal bamboo inserts. I wash every other day. I think at least 20 covers and 40 inserts is a pretty good number to get started, but I'm sure you will have so much fun finding different diapers, styles and prints you will get many more!!
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These absorb well for us. There the only prefolds I've ever tried. I also boiled for about 40 min and they quilted up nice and thick and shrunk significantly. They lay perfect in a cover I don't imagine I'd be able to wrap around my baby and snappi them. This might sound dumb but I didn't realize before I bought them, these stay very wet on babies bottom. Definitely use with fleece liners or it's like a wet rag on their bum every time you change them :\
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Hi! I use bum genius organic all in one. These inserts are great. They seem big initially. U cant place it between the two inner linings but u can lay it on top and the diaper can contain it. Its pretty much the diameter of the entire diaper and is a touch longer but I prefer that because sometimes the snaps on the diaper roll in and pushes on babys belly so this is a nice cushion. I made it work and it keeps baby dry at night. A little bulk y for daytime use though.
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This is just the waterproof shell that goes on the outside of the diaper. You will need the absorbent insides. You have several options here: 1- you can use an old school flat diaper which you fold and pin around your baby. If you use those, you will need "flats" and something to pin them with, either pins or snappis. 2- you can use what is called a fitted diaper. Those are less intimidating than flats. They look similar to the outer shell but are soft and absorbent. They sometimes have snaps on them to close them and sometimes not. If they are snapless, you may want a pin or a snappi. 3- you can use prefolds which are really similar to flats but are already sewn into a partially folded shape. You may want a snappi or pin for these too. 4- you can simply lay something absorbent into this shell without pinning or snapping it around your baby. You can use a folded up flat or prefold for this or a cloth diaper insert (NOT the microfiber kind because those cannot go next to baby's skin, but you could use hemp, cotton, or bamboo). In this case you would not need pins or snappis. I don't like this as much because it doesn't contain poop as well and so poop can get on the cover which means you have to use a new cover. If the cover doesn't get poop on it, you can reuse it. Hope that helps!
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mmm, no, the insert are for those cloth diapers that have pockets. Watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r15KaJmssKM this is where I learned a lot. No affiliation with the girl in the video, I don't know her, but I like the video. If you watch at minute 01:55, then after minute 09:40, you will know what I mean. The one we both have is designed to be re-used several times, while the ones with pockets you use inserts then put the whole thing in the wash. What you need with these are prefolds. Either buy them (some are really bulky, I regret buying them) or make your own. ANy cotton material should work. mmm, no, the insert are for those cloth diapers that have pockets. Watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r15KaJmssKM this is where I learned a lot. No affiliation with the girl in the video, I don't know her, but I like the video. If you watch at minute 01:55, then after minute 09:40, you will know what I mean. The one we both have is designed to be re-used several times, while the ones with pockets you use inserts then put the whole thing in the wash. What you need with these are prefolds. Either buy them (some are really bulky, I regret buying them) or make your own. ANy... » Read More mmm, no, the insert are for those cloth diapers that have pockets. Watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r15KaJmssKM this is where I learned a lot. No affiliation with the girl in the video, I don't know her, but I like the video. If you watch at minute 01:55, then after minute 09:40, you will know what I mean. The one we both have is designed to be re-used several times, while the ones with pockets you use inserts then put the whole thing in the wash. What you need with these are prefolds. Either buy them (some are really bulky, I regret buying them) or make your own. ANy cotton material should work. « Show Less
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Yes, they are the exact same I have Alva cloth diapers which came with inserts and I ordered bamboo microfiber inserts, I see no difference in them. They are the same.
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If I had a baby, I would NOT buy the Gerber brand. They are horribly made...all bunchy and weird shaped after washing. I tried the ones that aren't folded and they were even worse. Oh! If we could only get companies to manufacture their things in the US like they used to do. I haven't used, nor was I aware of the other brand.
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For this diaper, you are correct. The inserts are sewn in. Bumgenius makes diapers that you stuff the pocket with something absorbant and those you would be able to line dry the covers and tumble dry the inserts.
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Yes. But quality can make a big difference. The cheap ones shrink, get lumpy and don't stay even (like they get stretched out on the sides and fold odd). I prefer the Nappie prefolds because they shrank very little and kept their shape. They are thick. I really considered going with the cheaper/ generic prefolds but decided the Nappies would be cheaper in the end because I will not have to buy more later. I purchased 3 packs and am going to try to use them through as many cover upsizes as possible. Good luck! :)
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It's an all-in-one, meaning shell and insert altogether. I would consider actual cotton or hemp traditional diapers. The downsides are very exaggerated in my experience and they are much easier to clean, and the "cloth diapers" like this Freetime all have major downsides (see my review) that get little if any attention. I use prefolds and flats and Thirsties covers. No pins or fasteners in the diaper insert - it's just held on by the cover and it works great. FWIW, I didn't like any of the options we tried at first....but with practice I found which I liked and which had bad features. IMO nobody has significantly improved upon old-school diapers. It's an all-in-one, meaning shell and insert altogether. I would consider actual cotton or hemp traditional diapers. The downsides are very exaggerated in my experience and they are much easier to clean, and the "cloth diapers" like this Freetime all have major downsides (see my review) that get little if any attention. I use prefolds and flats and Thirsties covers. No pins or fasteners in the diaper insert - it's just held on by the cover and it works great. FWIW, I didn't like any of the options we tried at first....but with practice I found which I liked and which had bad... » Read More It's an all-in-one, meaning shell and insert altogether. I would consider actual cotton or hemp traditional diapers. The downsides are very exaggerated in my experience and they are much easier to clean, and the "cloth diapers" like this Freetime all have major downsides (see my review) that get little if any attention. I use prefolds and flats and Thirsties covers. No pins or fasteners in the diaper insert - it's just held on by the cover and it works great. FWIW, I didn't like any of the options we tried at first....but with practice I found which I liked and which had bad features. IMO nobody has significantly improved upon old-school diapers. « Show Less
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If your looking for burp cloths prefold will be fine. If your looking for cloth diapers is recommend the heavy weight gauze. The prefold just aren't thick enough to be used as diapers.
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There are complaints about every type of diaper out there, disposables included. Most of it is a matter of personal preference. They are more bulky than some disposables but they are way more absorbent and much better for sensitive tushies. The bumGenius freetimes are especially great at containing messes. They are by far my favorite diaper I've tried (and I've tried a LOT). About half of my stash is freetimes.
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I would agree with trying different brands as every baby is different. But these and grovia shells with soaker pads are my favourite. My baby is quite slim around the hips and thighs so these are the slimest fits out there. In the first few months you can go through a lot of nappies every day. I reckon if you can get 2 uses out of each shell with changing the inserts, you should look at a least 16 shells and 32 inserts to start. The mistake I made with cloth diapering is that I bought a lot of brands on recommendations but unfortunately some did not suit my baby. Take it easy and build your stash slowly over a few months. I would agree with trying different brands as every baby is different. But these and grovia shells with soaker pads are my favourite. My baby is quite slim around the hips and thighs so these are the slimest fits out there. In the first few months you can go through a lot of nappies every day. I reckon if you can get 2 uses out of each shell with changing the inserts, you should look at a least 16 shells and 32 inserts to start. The mistake I made with cloth diapering is that I bought a lot of brands on recommendations but unfortunately some did not suit my baby. Take it easy and build your... » Read More I would agree with trying different brands as every baby is different. But these and grovia shells with soaker pads are my favourite. My baby is quite slim around the hips and thighs so these are the slimest fits out there. In the first few months you can go through a lot of nappies every day. I reckon if you can get 2 uses out of each shell with changing the inserts, you should look at a least 16 shells and 32 inserts to start. The mistake I made with cloth diapering is that I bought a lot of brands on recommendations but unfortunately some did not suit my baby. Take it easy and build your stash slowly over a few months. « Show Less
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No, buy the "prefold" diapers for burp cloths. These are huge and extremely thin like dust cloths.