Do I need 12-24 actual diaper covers, or just inserts?
255509
The elemental is an all in one diaper, the insert is not separate from the cover.
255510
This is the whole diaper. No inserts needed. They wash very well. Worth the money.
133824
I followed my friend's advice. She had twins and used these. start with 6, you will have more than enough. You don't always need to put them to wash every day, if the poop has not touched the wrap, you can reuse it. However, we did not use it for our newborn, she was too small, 6.3lbs. We started with 6, we are still using them and our daughter is now 6 moths old. They are great.
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).
555996
We ended up buying Kauai Baby Goodnight Heavy Wetter diapers. They come with two super thick microfiber inserts. We use both inserts plus a Thirsties hemp insert at night. But, this would be super bulky for daytime.
309211
I just ordered some and am new to cloth diapering... But yes, you must wash the cover and insert when used as a pocket diaper. I plan on ordering Prefolds and bamboo inserts and just putting those on the diaper instead of the insert and using the covers as covers. Hopefully to be able to reuse the cover a few times.
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We would like to tell you these are bamboo inserts , they are used for cloth diapers. Thanks. -Alvababy
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I'd recommend a minimum of 12 - if you do Landry everyday. I have the Thirsties prefolds as well and absolutely love them. I'm still using the small size on my petite 18 month old. I had 1 of each and just liked them so much better than these. Better investment and useful longer, as well as more versatile. But maybe get a few of each and see which you like best. You can always add more of what you like to your stash and with a newborn, you almost can't have too many inserts. Definitely hemp is the way to go. Much more absorbent than other fabrics and most are blended with cotton so there is no need to top it for improved absorption. I'd recommend a minimum of 12 - if you do Landry everyday. I have the Thirsties prefolds as well and absolutely love them. I'm still using the small size on my petite 18 month old. I had 1 of each and just liked them so much better than these. Better investment and useful longer, as well as more versatile. But maybe get a few of each and see which you like best. You can always add more of what you like to your stash and with a newborn, you almost can't have too many inserts. Definitely hemp is the way to go. Much more absorbent than other fabrics and most are blended with cotton so there is... » Read More I'd recommend a minimum of 12 - if you do Landry everyday. I have the Thirsties prefolds as well and absolutely love them. I'm still using the small size on my petite 18 month old. I had 1 of each and just liked them so much better than these. Better investment and useful longer, as well as more versatile. But maybe get a few of each and see which you like best. You can always add more of what you like to your stash and with a newborn, you almost can't have too many inserts. Definitely hemp is the way to go. Much more absorbent than other fabrics and most are blended with cotton so there is no need to top it for improved absorption. « Show Less
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Yes, it's just one prefold. Compared to the cost of pockets and AIOs, it's actually a really good price! Figuring you'll need 1 cover for every 3-4 prefolds, it costs less to buy 24 of these with 8 covers than to buy 24 pocket or AIO diapers, and this is a better insert than you'll get in any pocket or AIO diaper!
733240
I use a regular cotton cover and boppy waterproof pads (which are also amazing to keep in the diaper bag). Changing the pad is quick and easier than changing the cover, so I recommend this option. Hope this helps!
2221034
That's correct. 6 covers and 12 inserts. I have to double up inserts (2 at once) at night with my heavy wetter.
380021
Would depend on the new born cover you're using. They are a little shorter then a regular insert. I wouldn't advise using them solely as an insert. I use mine as a liner over my regular covers. They aren't absorbent enough to use just as an insert. I love the product as a liner though, keeps tge diapers clean. I also lay a fleece rectangle in them makes clean up easier. Hope this helps.
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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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Each diaper comes with two inserts, an infant insert and a slightly longer toddler insert. We used the infant size from birth to 6 months, then switched to the toddler for added absorbency. When our daughter turned one, we started double stuffing each diaper with both inserts (she had started leaking through) and it's worked extremely well so far.
981408
These all in one diapers come with absorbant pads that are attached to the diaper. They do not come with additional inserts. From my research, it looks like 15.75x5.5 inch inserts should fit in these diapers if you need extra absorbency.
2273229
We use CB one size and I ordered extra med/lrg inserts. They are good as doublers for night. I actually use them w our Bumgenious 4.0s as doublers. CBs tend to leak at the legs when doubling for night. I do use the osMed inserts along w a osSm insert for normal use now that my son is 24lbs. That is working great for us w minimal leaks. CB is a good diaper but Bumgeniuos 4.0 is a fabulous all around diaper day and night.
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I got CB Tutti Frutti medium size and they came with inserts. I bought extra m-size inserts so I can use two inserts for a nap time. Now I have to many unused inserts. But good thing about CB diapers they are a very good quality. They look like new after more than a year of use. I am planing to reuse those with my second child.
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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!