Getting Started

jgilesslp

I visited a cloth diaper store recently and they were very helpful.  I walked away convinced it would be best (based on their recs. and yours) to start with prefolds and then to use Thirsties covers...I like how they have a double leg gusset.  Then I was deciding between BumGenius 4.0 and Grovia.  I liked the soft felt like front near the belly of the Grovia and how the inserts snap in.  I like how the BumGenius look a lot like a regular diaper.  However, after checking reviews I noticed FuzzyBunz have an adjustable leg gusset.  I think I am going to have to go back because I can't remember how they feel and how Huggibunz feel...can't remember why I didn't consider them.  Anyone have any thoughts on any of these?  Finally, CharlieBanana gets good reviews online and seems to have some nice features...they don't carry these at the store I was at so I don't know how they feel, etc.  What are your thoughts?

tokenhoser

Different brands work better for different baby shapes. We're starting with prefolds and fitteds with covers (thirsties and bummis), and going from there. You don't need to commit to just one brand or just one style - most people try things out and buy more of what they like (and sell what they don't).

susangilchrist

For starters, we use prefolds and covers (Thirsties and Blueberries - both have leg gussets) during the day exclusively.  We've done it since we started CDing, and it still works great for us.  At night we use fitted diapers with hemp inserts. 

I don't know much about Grovia, but I know a lot of moms swear by BG.  I bought one BG and 1 FB and had to sell the BG because my DD has a sensitivity to the suedecloth that the lining is made of.  I adore my FB, but rarely use them because of the nightmare that microfiber inserts can be.  When we DO use them, I stuff them with a premium prefold and some hemp.  

I'd get several things and try them out.  Sell what you don't like.

cromanow

Get both ... we are due soon and have a variety of all different styles and brands. I also think that every baby is diff in re to size (chunky legs vs skinny legs ect..) - so get one or two of each and go from there...

jgilesslp

susangilchrist:

For starters, we use prefolds and covers (Thirsties and Blueberries - both have leg gussets) during the day exclusively.  We've done it since we started CDing, and it still works great for us.  At night we use fitted diapers with hemp inserts. 

I don't know much about Grovia, but I know a lot of moms swear by BG.  I bought one BG and 1 FB and had to sell the BG because my DD has a sensitivity to the suedecloth that the lining is made of.  I adore my FB, but rarely use them because of the nightmare that microfiber inserts can be.  When we DO use them, I stuff them with a premium prefold and some hemp.  

I'd get several things and try them out.  Sell what you don't like.

 What is the difficulty with the microfiber that you are talking about?

jgilesslp

lrachelle80:

Check out the CD review spreadsheet linked in the blog in my siggy! Click on the "pockets" tab at the bottom.

 I am embarrassed to say I don't see the "pockets" tab.  It is probably staring me in the face.

tokenhoser

jgilesslp:

lrachelle80:

Check out the CD review spreadsheet linked in the blog in my siggy! Click on the "pockets" tab at the bottom.

 I am embarrassed to say I don't see the "pockets" tab.  It is probably staring me in the face.

Tabs load across the bottom of the screen.