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gDiapers?
Khrysty289
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We really want to CD our little one (when he/she comes out, anyway), but here is our dilemma. We can't survive on one income, and childcare with CD is looking like an uncomfortable option. Day care centers we've talked to act like CD is some giant chore or something, and even my mother, who is hoping to move down here to help out with the baby, is squeamish about using them.
So I found gDiapers. It looks like a good compromise. Cloth inserts for when baby is home with me and H, and biodegradable/compostable/flushable/disposable inserts for daycare/grandma care. Sounds good.
But has anyone used these? How's their leak protection? Do they leave uncomfortable marks on baby?
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Re: gDiapers?
I agree with pp. Prestuffed pockets or AIOs are perfect for DC/sitters. Just like a sposie as far as they're concerned, except they put dirty ones in a wet bag instead of a trash bag. Easy.
gDiapers are no good. They are the only "cloth" diaper that 98% of us on the board hate. They do not work. They leak all the time. They are adorable pieces of sh!t. To top it off, they are more expensive than other real CDs.
I urge you to check out the FAQs at the top of the board and look into more reputable CDs. If you have any other questions, please ask. GL!
In our state, daycares wouldn't be allowed to use gdiapers. They're required to change the entire diaper (cover and insert) at every change. Honestly, gdiapers seem like a lot of work compared to other CD systems.
We sent BG 4.0s with aplix (velcro) to DC and had no issues. On the days we were behind on laundry and sent diapers with snaps, they had no trouble with those either. Maybe take a OS pocket and show them what they'd be using? Some people have trouble imagining what a modern CD looks like.
ETA: I've also heard about flushable liners/inserts destroying sewer systems. I wouldn't flush any insert, despite how much the label says you can.
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We never tried the compostable inserts but did use the size smalls with cloth inserts for a while. What I liked is that it was a trim fit and they were cute. But they had frequent leaks, were expensive, and are actually more work than pocket diapers if you ask me.
I have a love/hate relationship with the gDiapers. You have to do a lot of adjusting of the insert liner to make sure it is positioned correctly. The cloth inserts aren't that absorbent and my LO leaked EVERY time. The disposable ones though, seem to work pretty well. I only got a couple of the covers for traveling. The disposable inserts are going to cost you where you only make a one time investment with CD's.
I have to say that I really doubt your DC would be willing to deal with the extra steps involved with the gDiapers. You would be better off taking a pocket or all in one with aplix fasteners and showing them how easy it is.
Good Luck