GMD vs OsoCozy prefolds?

chickpea912

Hello all - expecting baby #2 this May/June, and it's been a while since I've CD'd a newborn (DD is 3 1/2).  

Last time, I used mainly KL0s and a couple of AIOs (BGs to be specific), and I'm going to be going in this route again, but I think I'm considering playing around with some pfs, just for fun - at least until we get to my pockets and WAHM fitteds.

I know I read a blog post SOMEWHERE about the difference between GMDs pfs and the OsoCozy unbleached pfs, but I don't remember where I read it or what exactly it said, so I thought I'd consult the CD board - does anyone have experience between these two and have a recommendation as to why someone would choose one over the other?  (There seems to be a slightly price difference, and GMD looks cheaper)  

Any other pf advice is much appreciated - TIA!

Chichigo

I use osocozy. They have fewer sizes than GMD and don't have colored edges, so it might be harder to find the size needed (thinking of my husband here).

chickpea912

AFwifelife said:

I've heard the quality is the same but like PP said, GMD has more sizes so you can get a trimmer fit on your LO.  I really liked my orange-edge GMDs for the new NB stage.  We brought DS home at 6 lbs. 1 oz. and he was in them for about 3 weeks (I had to initially fold down the back).  Also, not sure what you are looking to spend or how adventurous you are, but I love my GMD flats.

My DD was 8#5oz and so far this baby seems to be measuring ahead, so I'm planning (as much as one can plan, of course) on this being another 8# baby.  

@afwifelife - I really know very little about flats - I know the essential difference between flats and prefolds (prefolds being prefolded, correct, so the center portion is already thicker) - but that's about it.  How do you use flats and why would you recommend them over pfs?

Aurora_Borealis

I've used GMD, OsoCozy and Diaper Rite prefolds. They are all of equal quality, IMO. You'll be find getting any of them.

Chichigo

Flats take longer to fold but can be folded to fit any size baby. As baby grows, you switch to a different fold instead of a different size. They can also be folded inside a cover or used to stuff a pocket.

Loriimagination

I had both NB GMD and Osocozy prefolds for the newborn stage. They were both good, but I preferred the GMDs. The sizing of Osocozy was strange to me. They are narrow and long. So by the time I didn't need to fold down the extra bulk they wouldn't snappi anymore. My LO was 8.6 at birth fwiw.

I plan to buy more NB GMDs with baby #2.

PurpleIris30

Chichigo said:

I use osocozy. They have fewer sizes than GMD and don't have colored edges, so it might be harder to find the size needed (thinking of my husband here).

I'm not sure if this is a new change, but my osocozy prefolds have colored edges:

https://www.amazon.com/OsoCozy-Indian-Prefold-Diapers-Regular/dp/B000TZXYW2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1393349898&sr=8-6&keywords=osocozy+prefold+diapers

I started with the newborn size, and now have moved to the infant 4x8x4 size.

The reviews I read said that the OsoCozy were comparable in quality to GMD, so I went with the OsoCozy because they were cheaper.  No problems so far, but I can't comment on how they compare to the GMD.

Chichigo

When I registered, osocozy had 3 size choices. I didn't realize it had changed so much in such a short time!

PurpleIris30

Also, one other thing I found confusing when I was first looking is that there are two different sizing systems apparently for OsoCozy diapers.  In the link I included above, you can see that there are quite a few different options for sizing, very similar to GMD. I know some other posters can chime in better on what size OsoCozy correlates to the size for GMD.

 There are also some OsoCozy diapers that are sold pre-packaged in just size 1 and 2: https://www.amazon.com/OsoCozy-Prefolds-Unbleached-Cloth-Diapers/dp/B003AJHDQW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1393349898&sr=8-2&keywords=osocozy+prefold+diapers

Chichigo

The size 1 and size 2 are what I have. I think the size 1 replaces GMD small/medium sizes. They fit 7-15 pounds.

I see it as a choice between closer fit with more sizes or less expensive but bulkier fit with fewer sizes.

LatteLady5

Aurora_Borealis said:

I've used GMD, OsoCozy and Diaper Rite prefolds. They are all of equal quality, IMO. You'll be find getting any of them.

This. I have GMD, OsoCOzy and Imagine. They are all good quality.

nalaundi

I have osocozy prefolds, GMD prefolds, GMD cotton flats and DiaperRite bamboo flats. I feel that the GMD are softer than Osocozy but not by much. I know GMD have beeter resell value in the end. also the flats... LOVE THEM... here are some picures of easy folds for aborbancy and size of baby.

flummadiddle85

I think you could also prefolds your flats ahead of time, so they would almost be like a fitted. Maybe easier for other caregivers?

MAdams728

I have both, and quality-wise, I think they are the same. GMD does fit better, since they are sized, so I prefer them. I also think it is a great, small, family owned company that puts a lot of time and personal touches into their business, so I really like to support them.

chickpea912

This has been amazingly helpful - thank you ladies!

One last question - if I go with GMD (which look cheaper - at least in comparison with buying the OsoCozy at my local CD store - would you recommend unbleached, white, or organic?  Again, I think I read somewhere that one of those three was better/softer/etc., but I don't remember what it said.  I blame the baby for the lack of brain functionality (not that I ever regained it after DD).

chickpea912

So you haven't noticed a difference in terms of softness or longevity - it's mostly a color preference?

chickpea912

Super helpful - thanks, @AFwifelife

CLLDLL

When I was doing reasearch like two years ago I read somewhere that unbleached last slightly longer than bleached because they've been processed less. But I think we're talking four kids vs five kids kind of last longer.

Chichigo

Will you use bleach in your wash routine? I have spots on some of my previously unbleached prefolds and flats because I got a little too aggressive in my war on yeast.

chickpea912

Great question - I only ever bleach my diapers if we deal with yeast.  Since I'm currently planning on using pfs only during the nb  (pre-OS) stage, I'd love to plan to NOT have to deal with yeast, but that obviously isn't necessarily up to me.  Maybe I should get bleached for that reason...

YellowLily2013

Eh, if you bleach properly you won't get those marks. I have unbleached prefolds and have been battlin yeast. So bleaching a lot! And no marks on my prefolds.

I did somehow get one of my wipes-- but one thing out of an entire load isn't a reason to buy one thing or another. IMO