Can this insert sit directly against baby's skin? Or does it have to be used inside a pocket like microfiber?
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It is a natural fiber and can be against the skin inside a cover or can be used in a pocket too
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It's not an insert - you basically roll the bottom part that clips around your waist and snap it so the baby sits higher. That way you can use it with a newborn (perhaps not a preemie, you'd have to look at the weight requirements). Hope that helps!
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Yes, this seat may be used in the rear-facing position for a newborn baby that is over 5 lbs. Infant Positioning Insert may be necessary for small infants to achieve a snug fit of the harness around your child (sold separately). However, you may find an "infant carseat" more satisfactory and/or convenient for the first six months of your baby's life, as they are portable. We moved up to the Britax Advocate 70-G3 when our baby out-grew her "infant seat". Furthermore, if expense is key and you can not aford to buy two carseats, infant seat and convertable seat, then get the convertable seat as it will last you the longest and it is the best value for your money. Good luck with your little one! Yes, this seat may be used in the rear-facing position for a newborn baby that is over 5 lbs. Infant Positioning Insert may be necessary for small infants to achieve a snug fit of the harness around your child (sold separately). However, you may find an "infant carseat" more satisfactory and/or convenient for the first six months of your baby's life, as they are portable. We moved up to the Britax Advocate 70-G3 when our baby out-grew her "infant seat". Furthermore, if expense is key and you can not aford to buy two carseats, infant seat and convertable seat, then get... » Read More Yes, this seat may be used in the rear-facing position for a newborn baby that is over 5 lbs. Infant Positioning Insert may be necessary for small infants to achieve a snug fit of the harness around your child (sold separately). However, you may find an "infant carseat" more satisfactory and/or convenient for the first six months of your baby's life, as they are portable. We moved up to the Britax Advocate 70-G3 when our baby out-grew her "infant seat". Furthermore, if expense is key and you can not aford to buy two carseats, infant seat and convertable seat, then get the convertable seat as it will last you the longest and it is the best value for your money. Good luck with your little one! « Show Less
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You can put an insert directly on baby's skin and on the inside. We do that so we can have a chance that the diaper might stay dry. If the diaper stays dry but the insert is wet we just change out the insert....woot woot less wash still dry baby.
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Yes. You should change the shell when you change the insert. This is a pocket diaper. The insert goes in a pocket, and that touches the baby's skin. This "pocket" also gets wet or poo on it, so it should be changed. There are 2 inserts per diaper. I have found one is great for daytime and 2 gets me through the night! If you want a diaper that you reuse the shell, I would recommend either the flip system or econobum. Both are great. I have noticed that I almost always have to change the shell as well. EBF poo, rarely misses the leg gussets on diapers, or so is my experience. I would not recommend best bottom. I have used the newborn alva pockets with a g-diaper insert layed on top of the pocket. I can then take the insert out and reuse the shell. I have been able to get a couple of diaper changes out of one that way, but this is not what is intended, and I would not use the included microfiber insert for this purpose.
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I use a single hemp insert inside Thristies covers. Works wonderfully. With cloth diapers you should change after every wet, and one insert should be plenty absorbent for one wet. My baby is 4 months old and one wet leaves only half the insert wet, so it theoretically could hold two wets from a baby her size/age, but more likely only one wet for older babies and toddlers. LOVE this system because it is sooo TRIM under clothing!
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Sure! I would recommend buying an insert for a newborn (probably can buy one at any store, doesn't have to be specific to the city mini). That will keep the baby more secure. Good luck.
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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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If you find the car seat support not enough for the baby, then go for this product. Also, it's important to keep the newborns head correctly positioned (straight), and to have cushy padding under it to eliminate the possibility of flat head. I don't think this extra comforting insert could cause any safety issues, just fill out your car seat, and if you find it too hard, or notice your little one isn't snug in it, by the insert.
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I think so. This type of liner can be next to baby's skin (unlike microfiber, which can't) and I believe that this size is a standard insert size. I use them to stuff my Alva pockets.
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The inserts look to be.....double thickness of white micro fiber....they are sergered around the fabric.My daughter uses them with her little girl. They are very, very soft. The inserts are usable in other cloth diapering systems. The baby is a heavy wetter and has not had leaks. I hope this helps you!
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This isn't the type of diaper that gets inserts, like a pocket diaper, this is just a cover. It would go over a prefold or something similar. Nothing but the cover is included.
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Any inserts be used? What do you mean by that? What do you have in mind? Really you can use anything that works for you and your baby.
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I was also thinking of doing the same. I will be a first time mom in July and the infant seat seems a bit of a waste of money and also a big carbon footprint considering all the safety advocates say not to use a used car seat. I was doing some research and a site called Consumer Search mentioned that Britax sells "...a foam positioning insert..." for smaller infants.
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They could be placed inside a prefold if extra absorbency is needed. You can place these in pocket diapers, layer on an All-in-one diaper, or even lay these inside a diaper cover (like a bum genius brand Flip diaper.) these are versatile and can be placed directly against babies skin if desired.
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It is a heavier piece of cloth - soft not stiff. We use it as a changing pad liner to keep surfaces from getting wet or dirty during changes. This would potentially bunch and move under an active baby.
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I used the small as inserts for pocket diapers. Which would be more like pad folding for a cover. If you have a toddler you can get a medium, but I wouldn't go larger than that. They we're trim enough to not be as bulky as microfiber but more absorbent. I have since had to abandon all pockets for fitteds because my toddler is such a heavy wetter. I used them on a daily basis diapering 2 babies. They held up pretty well to the daily abuse.