We're TTC #2 and I'm seriously considering cloth diapering this time around. Any known leakage issues or latex bands with this set?
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Have had them for two weeks and no leaks yet, and my LO is tiny. He is within the weight range for the size ones, but they are too big and don't fit him right. Despite this, still no leaks.
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I don't know about the latex but we have had virtually no leakage issues with this wrap when we fold our prefold cloth insert properly. It took us awhile to figure out what worked for our baby, I watched a video on YouTube on how to fold the prefold different ways to minimize leaks and immediately saw improvement when coupled with this wrap. We also used the snappis for awhile while we were getting the hang of cloth diapering, this also seemed to help stop leaks.
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I had no leaks. I agree with trying different folds. When I was new to cloth diapering, I found that leaks were almost always caused by my folding techniques. Trifold is the easiest but does not contain blowouts.
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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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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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Has anyone been using them with the new version of the playtex diaper genie (manufactured after jan 14?)
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I have never noticed any leakage thru the canvas.When I got the cage about 11/2 yrs. ago I used aspen bedding then switched over to fleece. I had 2 piggies then Momma had 4 babies. I still have 4 in the cage.And still no leakage but there is also 2 litter pans in there.Of course the do urinate on the fleece as well as use the pans.Also I keep the pans changed 2to 3 x's a week.It is a little crowded but I have a playpen that they go in daily.
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Are you just trying to make the disposable diapers "cute"??? Because that seems like a wast of money to me. You can get outfits that come with covers. I'm not sure why you would want to use it over a disposable. It works great with prefolds and cloth inserts though! I have two and they've been GREAT!
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Not sure about cloth diaper, but I rinse them and then keep them soaking in cold water until I run a wash cycle in the machine or hand wash. You can soak in a mild soap and baking soda solution or even spray them with shout or oxi sprays. I keep it simple and wash then hang dry and try to keep flat and unsnapped to extend the life of the snaps. I love these and highly recoment them. They can be warm on hot days but reliability and function are more important to me. I also have bladder leakage issue and wear these daily >365!
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I use Pampers sensitive. I did use the huggies at the beginning but I had the same problem. I've been refilling with papers wipes for 8 months now.
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any kind of insert/cloth diaper will work with this cover. Thirsties has their own inserts you can buy, but I just bought a couple packs of unbleached cloth diapers (the original cloth diapers our mothers used) that I use with these covers. Once the cloth diaper is wet, you can change out for a new one, but use the same cover and just wipe out until it is dirty (from, say, a poo explosion). These covers are just an upgraded version of old plastic covers that were the only thing available 30 yrs ago to go over the cloth. I hope that clears it up!
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I use this with cloth and i use the actual ubbi diaper liner and have not had an issues i love it!
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Your not suppose to use sheets, I read it is dangerous. As for wetting ummm diapers?
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Also, if you are looking for only cover I would check out Assunta. Super affordable and good quality although they are from China. As a previous poster said, do not use softeners on diapers. You do NOT have to use cloth diaper safe detergent, tide works best.
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I think they would work great! I am new to cloth diapering and really like these inserts so far. I lay them in all kinds of diapers to add absorption with little bulk, including covers and All In Ones. I usually put them behind another faster absorbing insert to use with my two year old. I have not tried them by themselves with a cover. They would work great combined with a prefold too. I would put them closest to the diaper cover since they absorb more slowly than prefolds.
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I use them for my toddler, she's not 22lbs yet but she's very active. They are thinner then other cloth diaper prefolds but I just double them up and they work really well with a diaper cover, even the pocket ones if you run out of soakers. Over night I will wrap one of my soakers in a prefold for extra absorbency then tuck it inside the pocket. They will shrink a little in the dryer, I learned that one myself... I don't mind it and it's not impacted their function at all... I found out from my Great Aunt that normally you line dry these though, so keep that in mind. If your wanting something that is more easy to use try looking for a 2 in 1 Diaper Cover with Microfiber Soaker Inserts. I purchased a bunch of those for our child and they are time savers and work very well. The prefolds can even be used into the Pockets of the Diaper Covers if you loose your inserts.
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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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Been using these for over 3 months (since birth). No leaks - only time it has it's because I didn't get the leg fit right and laid her on her side. That's been fixed since we found the perfect setting. I wash about 10 diapers at a time, plus about 20 washcloths we use as wipes, and the wetbag we use. All on a cold wash/rinse. Once every month or so a hot wash/cold rinse. They work very well if you hang them in the sun - stains bleach out and dry quickly. These also dry very quickly in the dryer.
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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.