Trying out Flips. Need a refresher course on inserts...

phdprocrastinator

We've been using Freetimes exclusively for about a year.  Love them, but I've kind of ruined the covers since I throw them in the dryer all the time.  With #2 on the way, I've been considering switching to Flips to replace the diapers with worn covers.

I got a couple Flips covers during a recent sale, but hesitated when going to put them on DD.  We have several types of doublers/inserts I thought I could try them with: prefolds, bamboo inserts, and microfiber.  I feel like I remember reading that there are certain materials that shouldn't be right against babies bottom.  Is it just microfiber that I need to worry about?

I wanted to try the covers with what we already have on hand, but I may just buy some Flips inserts instead...

Into+the+Kitty

Just microfiber.

CLLDLL

Yep anything you have besides MF can go next to the skin. The flip MF inserts are lined with suede cloth on the side that touches baby.

phdprocrastinator

Got it!  I'll pull out the cotton prefolds for a test drive.

countrycotton

Not to thread jack, but still the same line of question. I've been useing a bamboo/microfiber blend insert from some pockets that I had. Is that bad? I generally put a kushies cotton liner on top( for easy poop disposal) does that make it ok?

Chichigo

countrycotton said:

Not to thread jack, but still the same line of question. I've been useing a bamboo/microfiber blend insert from some pockets that I had. Is that bad? I generally put a kushies cotton liner on top( for easy poop disposal) does that make it ok?

S

I think as long as the liner fully covers the insert and doesn't bunch it should be ok. I wouldn't trust other caregivers to do it right.

ufsandra85

another cheap insert for flips are fst. you can get 5 for 5 dollars at walmart

frasey

every bamboo/mf insert I have is mf on the inside, and bamboo on the outside layers, so there is no chance of mf touching skin. again, thats the only type I have seen.