I like the idea of cloth diapers, but I think for the first couple of months I am going to want something fairly easy to manage, like disposables. I really like the idea of the hybrid diapers where I could just flush or throw out the insert and wipe down the outside most of the time. But what to use? I have been reading about various systems and without having the baby here yet, it is a little overwhelming. I plan on trying out various cloth systems and types at some point, but I think it will be at least a few weeks before I get around to that. I was hoping to have an easy hybrid system I could use from the start. What does everyone recommend?
Re: Hybrid diapers with a newborn?
I've never used them but I imagine you could use the disposable option in any cover not just the flip, grovia or gdiapers. I like the flip and grovia covers but kind of dislike the cloth inserts that go with them cause the poop is just everywhere (inside the diaper but all over the cover). And with a newborn it was all poop all the time so you would have to wash the covers every time.
A prefold or fitted keeps that shtuff contained and I love the bummi covers most of all.
I'm with pp. I was just using a gdiaper earlier and I was thinking about why I hated them at first and I realized it was b/c dd was soo little when I started using them. I say stay away from the hybrids when they are nb. Wait til the digestive system matures a bit. They just poo watery stuff constantly at that age.
We love the bum genius line.
HTH
Newborn fitteds might be a good idea too. I believe you do still have to use a cover with them, and you will need to wash them rather than toss them, but they're easier than prefolds. AIOs may work for you too as you just put it on like a disposable although they can be a bit pricier.
Have you thought about/ looked into AIO NB's like bumGenius or Grovia? I was planning on not CD'ing until LO could fit OS dipes but I am too anxious. When I saw that BG makes a NB size I was super excited and decided to get them. Both brands are All In One, which is essentaill the same as a disposable except you wash it.
GL
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