Alva's new covers

FifisMommy

I was randomly browsing the Alva website looking for a Christmas diaper and saw they have diaper covers now (and AIO's too) and decided to give them a whirl. I really like them. Like, a lot. They have a snap inside (compatible with BB inserts) and double gussets. I've been using them with their 4-layer snap in bamboo and their 5-layer bamboo (no snap available in these) and I am very pleasantly surprised. I want more

TJ1979

I LOVE that rainbow chevron!

FifisMommy

This is the cover. I added an AIO to my cart but took it out. I might try one now that I like this cover so much (I've always thought their pockets were just ok and never grabbed for them)

TJ1979

@mapleme Pull them back out and see!  Which ones do you have?  Maybe we could work out a trade if you still don't like how they fit.

TJ1979

Cute mapes! 

dancer7889

I ordered an aio along with a handful of pockets over the summer. The aio has double gussets which is nice but only one set of rise snaps and less snaps around the waist. I love the print (it's a monster one) so I'll deal with it but I definitely won't be ordering more aio's in the future from them unless they put more snaps on.

@Mapleme‌- love that dipe. I got the grey chevron pocket but now I wish I ordered that one too!

RIngReady

@fifismommy I was actually looking at the same covers last weekend and decided not to order them. I know the pictures on Alva's website are always horrid, but I am glad to hear they have double gussets they just don't look like it. 

I don't see a snap in them either (attribute it to bad pictures) but where is the snap? Is it in the middle of the diaper like BB or at the top so that their snap in inserts are compatible with these covers as well. I have a ton of the snap in inserts, and just don't want not to be able to use them if I order the covers too. 

brownmouse

I ordered an aio along with a handful of pockets over the summer. The aio has double gussets which is nice but only one set of rise snaps and less snaps around the waist. I love the print (it's a monster one) so I'll deal with it but I definitely won't be ordering more aio's in the future from them unless they put more snaps on. @Mapleme‌- love that dipe. I got the grey chevron pocket but now I wish I ordered that one too!

I ordered a monster print AIO too a month ago or so, and I'm not a fan of it. It's WAY bigger than the pockets, and I don't like the less amount of rise snaps and waist snaps. It also sends like the absorbent isn't great either and no way to add more side from laying a prefold in there. Better off getting the pocket diapers.

FifisMommy

RIngReady said:

@fifismommy I was actually looking at the same covers last weekend and decided not to order them. I know the pictures on Alva's website are always horrid, but I am glad to hear they have double gussets they just don't look like it. 

I don't see a snap in them either (attribute it to bad pictures) but where is the snap? Is it in the middle of the diaper like BB or at the top so that their snap in inserts are compatible with these covers as well. I have a ton of the snap in inserts, and just don't want not to be able to use them if I order the covers too. 

There's just one snap (just like Imagine covers) and I can't remember if it's in the front or the back...I want to say it's in the front, but I could be wrong. I have a sleeping baby on me (one-hand typing) or I'd look for you! I'll update later.

NugsMom

I have that rainbow chevron in a pocket. Love it. Haven't tried a cover yet but I might.

RIngReady

FifisMommy said:

RIngReady said:

@fifismommy I was actually looking at the same covers last weekend and decided not to order them. I know the pictures on Alva's website are always horrid, but I am glad to hear they have double gussets they just don't look like it. 

I don't see a snap in them either (attribute it to bad pictures) but where is the snap? Is it in the middle of the diaper like BB or at the top so that their snap in inserts are compatible with these covers as well. I have a ton of the snap in inserts, and just don't want not to be able to use them if I order the covers too. 

There's just one snap (just like Imagine covers) and I can't remember if it's in the front or the back...I want to say it's in the front, but I could be wrong. I have a sleeping baby on me (one-hand typing) or I'd look for you! I'll update later.

Thanks. Buying Alvas always makes me a little nervous without a good recommendation. I'm happy with our day care Alva's but I just don't want to get stuck with some diapers I can't use and am expecting baby 2 in April so want to get a small jump on a stash for baby.