How does this diaper work? Is it like Econobum or Flip, where you put a folded prefold/insert flat in, or diaper in a prefold and cover?
235032
Yes, we use a ozocozy prefold in ours. It's very easy and personally way better than an AIO because if your cover doesn't get soiled you can put a new prefold in there and you should be good to go.
235033
It's just like the Econobum or Flip covers - you can use either a prefold or an insert inside of it. We found that the Thirsties covers were really great for when our baby was very small, because they have extra coverage around the leg holes. But, he's already grown out of them (by 7 months).
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Can do both ways depending on size of your insert. My baby is 7.5 months old and between sizes with the ozocozy inserts. For the small size prefold I lay the prefold flat inside a size 2 thirstie. For the larger size prefold, I lay baby down on both and do a loose diapering with the prefold because it is still big on him, then button up the thirstie over it & adjust the cover. When baby is bigger the size 2 prefold will lay flat inside of the size 2 cover.
865080
No, the cover is built in. This is a hybrid diaper, so it is a cover that coves with an easy to use removable insert.
1441243
I haven't used them yet as my son is a bit too small still. I did fold a prefold and stuff it in the pocket part of the diaper to see it it would fit (it did), and by my research they should work if you want to use them instead of the microfiber liners.
1451958
It doesn't really 'fold', it kinda rolls up and you secure it with the Velcro strap. The two plush sides prevent you from folding it. It will not fit in a diaper bag, but the strap allows you to carry it like one. I love it though. It keeps my little one secure and it has the cover that goes over the handle of the cart, which is great because that's the first place my baby puts his mouth. It also has two straps to attach toys to keep them occupied. The downside is that it will not fit in a high chair because of the padded bumpers on each side.
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I love mine. I boiled mine before using them. It is important not to skip this pre use step. You could wash and dry them many times too. Get the bigger red size and skip the purple edge ones. Our baby was out of those pretty fast. One thing I like to do is get a regular prefold and layer one of these folded inside and snappi or pin it all together. It really keeps the poo off the cover. However once the baby is mobile just packing it in a cover and snap your done is best.
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I've read several opinions on this... I haven't tried them yet because my son is still too little to fit these diapers... some people say they put liners in the pocket & put liners on the inside of the cover to get several uses... hope that helps a little...
964701
You just unwrap the diaper, remove the insert, put a new insert in and snap back up!
1682903
I've found Buttons, like Best Bottoms, works fine for trifolding prefolds (size small, maybe mediums), but becomes difficult to use with larger folded prefolds when you want to secure them on with a snappi. They are cut to be low in the rise and trim over the hips and bum. Kind of the opposite of what you need for prefolds put on that way. We couldn't use them with prefolds after the newborn stage. They still work beautifully with our origami and pad folded flats however on our 23 lb 14 month old. Hope that helps :-)
1783478
Either or...I use the KerrBear diapers and they have the pockets where you can slide the insert inside. It's up to you...I put the clothe insert on top instead of inside more so because if you put the insert on the inside of the diaper then you'll have to change both the cloth diaper along with the insert. I put mine on the top because my babe does not always leak through to the cloth diaper, so I can keep the diaper on her longer...hopefully all this makes since.
655050
This is an all-in-one diaper, so the 'insert' or absorbancy is already sewn in. No need to buy anything else!
58204
They work great! Just lay them over the top of the diaper and you might have to tuck the sides of the liner into the diaper a bit once it's on so that it doesn't stick out. We've used these liners with prefolds, pockets, and aio diapers they work well with them all.
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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.
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From day 1 I mixed up the inserts and they all work the same. After a few hours just like a disposable, u had better change the diaper. The large size will serve u better for future use.
178306
It just lies inside the cover. The cover can be used over prefolds or with Flip inserts. I use it with Nickis prefold in large and it's very good. My LO is 7.5 months and it just fits her well. She's 18lbs. I think the duo inserts can be used for them.
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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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Yes, I have used these with a newborn. The prefolds I used were large enough for a 1+ year old, so the diaper as a whole was quite large. But the wrap worked as expected.
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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.