Our first day of the CD trial.....

queenie521

It went pretty well.  I started with the fuzzibunz pocket and DS had a very small leak, then did the BG OS pocket and that held up very nice, then was bold enough to try a prefold which went surprisingly well, and now he is sleeping in the thirsties AIO with the BG newborn liner for extra protection.

Comments so far:

-the BG organic AIO OS takes FOREVER to dry in the dryer.  We didnt get to use it today cause I spent most of the day washing and drying it 4 times per the directions.

-was disappointed that the fuzzibunz leaked allbeit small because the sposies we use never leak during the day

-they are all much bulkier then i was expecting.  i didnt realize how much slimmer sposies were

-the prefold were surprisingly not difficult (i was petrified of them)

Temp76535187505890

Yeah, most AIOs take forever to dry.  We have BG AIOs and I always have to set them out to dry after the other diapers are already dry. 

Do the Thirsties AIO have pockets?  I can't remember because you need to be sure not to put the microfiber insert against the skin.

So what's your initial impression, will you continue past the 21 days?

queenie521

Yes, the Thirsties AIO has a pocket as well.....thanks for the info on not putting it against the skin (i didnt, but its good to know)

So far I think it is a definite possibility.  Im curious to see how he did overnight.

MrsAHoffman

Don't be discouraged if the Thirsties AIO leaks majorly for you overnight... I could never get those to last more than an hour (if that!) during the day.

It's good that you liked the prefolds because those are the least expensive!! :-) I've enjoyed them because they don't leave any red marks from elastic on the baby's skin.

 

Temp76535187505890

Yep, don't put microfiber directly against skin.  I don't know if you notice when you handle it but it's a very thirsty fabric that will draw moisture out of whatever it's touching directly. 

I second the comment about the Thirsties leaking horribly.  We tried to use them when DS was a newborn and they were a big fat fail which was very sad because I liked the design & trimness. 

hamilton.ja

I had almost the same experience as you with the JD trial. I don't like FB - they leak, they don't fit properly, they're a pain in general. I like the BG organic (mostly because of the material) but man it takes ages to dry. I like my thirsties and I like the BG pocket - anything with a pocket works for me basically. DS needs extra stuffing.

I was surprised by how bulky some were and how slim others were. Our overnight diaper is insanely big. I mean to the point that sometimes I just can't get it on him properly and he looks like a sumo wrestler or something.

The only thing we couldn't use were the prefolds - DS was too big. But I would love to try some someday. I definitely will with any future babies.