Anyone here been using Alvas for 1+ years?

ATLdesi

Hi all - wondering if anyone here has been using Alva pockets for over a year, and can comment on how they have held up?  My DS's diaper stash is almost entirely handmade, but somehow I was finding that the pattern I used all along isn't fitting him so well now that he's walking and doing other toddler things (climbing, monkey business, etc.)  No leak issues, but he was getting bad marks and indentation from snaps, and some redness, maybe from rubbing/friction?  I felt bad about this, and am currently too busy to sit and sew a few more diapers from another pattern to see if they'd help - - so I bought a starter pack of Alva pockets off of Amazon for like $45 just to see how they'd work.  Apparently they fit him great, and no more marks.  I'm expecting DS#2 in December, and I'm wondering if I should go ahead and splurge for more Alvas, since they seem to be working for DS#1 right now.  Is there anyone here who can comment on how they've held up through washes for over a year and/or more than one kid?  I have a front-loader washer and dryer right now, but if it matters, I am willing to line dry the pocket shells if that means better longevity.  Thanks!

ATLdesi

p.s. I have one BumGenius pocket and one Happy Heinys pocket that I've used for about a year now at nights.  The BG has held up okay - it's velcro, and the velcro has gotten pretty funky, but the actual fabric, PUL, etc. seem great still.  The Happy Heinys IMO hasn't done too great, and it's pretty disappointing - lots of pilling on the inner fabric.  I'm hoping the Alvas will be better, esp. b/c I've bought snap diapers to avoid velcro deterioration - but if you can compare to these other brands for me, please do!

candlequeen

Mine have held up fine

Angela814

I think we're almost at a year now. DD3 is 16 months and started fitting in Alvas around 5 months. I have a large stash though (probably 40-50 diapers). I have a mix of BG, Alva, Kawaii, and Sunbaby. All are still in good shape. I was with Tide powder and dry everything in the dryer on low.

blondolphn

We are about 9 months in. I have a mixture of diapers, and Alva's are on of my favorites.

littleredfish

2 years, going strong with a 2-3 day rotation of 90% Alva stash

ATLdesi

Wow - sorry for replying late here, but thanks everyone for the insights!  So glad to hear people are happy with them.  They're so inexpensive, that I couldn't help but wonder about durability.  I think I'll go ahead and buy 6-12 more!