So do I have this figured out?

Rochell

OK - so i still consider myself a newbie to CDing considering I only have experience w/ prefolds and OS bumgenius and fuzzibunz....my LO is 3mo old

prefolds - I LOVED - but started to leak so I decided to switch over to OS pockets...MEGA bulky for day time (and some outfits) but great for night time use...

sooooo is this where I use fitted during the day with a cover and pockets for night time? Are my prefold days over? I need some input and suggestions...thanks ladies! 

moussy

I love my fitteds for their cute prints and breathability (is that a word?) but I do not find them less bulky than my pockets.

goodgolly_mrsmolly

I wonder why your PFs are leaking- we just recently switched from snappi-ing ours to trifolding them in a thirsties cover during the way and never have a problem (and I have a kid who pees like a racehorse).  What covers are you using with them? How often are you changing him?  I found that LO will leak in a PF if it's left on too long.  If you want to keep using them and they're not absorbent enough, try adding a stay dry double on top. 

Rochell

goodgolly_mrsmolly:

I wonder why your PFs are leaking- we just recently switched from snappi-ing ours to trifolding them in a thirsties cover during the way and never have a problem (and I have a kid who pees like a racehorse).  What covers are you using with them? How often are you changing him?  I found that LO will leak in a PF if it's left on too long.  If you want to keep using them and they're not absorbent enough, try adding a stay dry double on top. 

I use the Super Brite covers (GMD) ...I change him about every 2-3 hrs ...sometimes 4 if he takes a long nap. ....but what's a "dry double top???" 

goodgolly_mrsmolly

I have a Bummis whisper wrap and I've never been all that happy with it- if you want to stick with PFs, try Thirsties covers- they have gussets to contain all messes.  Never once had a leak with those.  Also, try changing him every 2 hours if you can- much longer than that with no doubler won't hold him.  A stay dry doubler (mis-spelled before) is a piece of microfiber that has fleece on one side to wick moisture away from their skin, and adds some absorbency.  Bumgenius makes one- they're pretty cheap.

Allie30

Honestly, I've found my issues to be not so much a product of the TYPE of diaper I'm using (i.e., pockets vs. prefolds and covers) but a product of the brand.

Like I'm not a huge fan of FB OS -- they always leak. And my BG 4.0 pockets aren't my fave, either. But other pockets, like kawaii, Rumparooz, and knickernappies are great.  I've never had a problem with prefolds, but I've only ever used them with thirsties duo covers.

And fitteds are hella bulky, especially on a smaller baby (if you do the OS).