I don't get it!

agdgirl4life

I'm a FTM and deadset on CD but hubby's not as much. I thought the gDiaper system would be a great way to ease him into it, being they have the biodegradable inserts that would be just like disposables. After some more research, I haven't seen as many positive reviews for gDiapers as I thought.

I purchased some Fuzzibums and Bum Genius 4.0s but I don't understand them. How are these systems "easiest" when the diaper itself AND the insert gets soiled. Wouldn't you have to change the whole diaper? Please help me understand how these stuffable diapers work!

Thanks so much!

lageorgiapaperie

FBs and BGs work like you said. Each diaper change you need a new pocket stuffed with a new insert. It's just like disposables, you change the entire disposable each time.

I love my pocket diapers, they make up a vast majority of our stash. Look in to AIOs, too. Similar to pockets but the insert is attached to the diaper so you don't have to stuff it. 

CarlaAndJames

The benefit to pockets over a diaper that is all one piece is that they dry really quickly since the inserts are separate and can be tossed in the dryer. It's also easy to add extra absorbency if you need it by stuffing extra or different types of inserts in the pockets.

 

lwsnake

Gdiapers get mostly poor reviews from me. I think they're a scam and the quality is really poor.  And the disposable inserts are really expensive so not a good everyday option.

Pocket diapers are popular because they are easy to put on (one piece, prestuffed, etc).  They are slightly more expensive and you do need more pieces in your system since the pocket itself gets dirty.  They are "easiest" for the person putting it on not necessarily the one doing the laundry. But if your doing laundry anyway what's a few more things?

I really like all in 2 systems ( cover and insert like grovia, flip) or covers with prefolds because I can have fewer pieces in my system (I could...I don't because I have a diaper buying "problem") since I can reuse the cover.

I have pockets, all in ones, and covers with prefolds/inserts and I use all of them in different situations. Pockets and AIOs are easier for my mom and husband to use, prefolds are more absorbant for naps and long trips out, inserts are less bulky but not as absorbant for cute outfits, etc.

Get a bunch of styles, see what you like, maybe a diaper trial.  

zaraceligon

you may need to lock a video on you tube,they call it diaper 101.

Ladymouse

lwsnake:

I have pockets, all in ones, and covers with prefolds/inserts and I use all of them in different situations. Pockets and AIOs are easier for my mom and husband to use, prefolds are more absorbant for naps and long trips out, inserts are less bulky but not as absorbant for cute outfits, etc.

Get a bunch of styles, see what you like, maybe a diaper trial.  

Thank you - that's the kind of info I've been looking for!  As easy as prefolds in covers seem, there had to be a reason for various types.  I'll be strongly considering 2/3s prefolds, 1/3 AIO.

I thought the prefolds with covers would be SOOO much more work than AIOs until I saw one in person (I got a newborn CD sampler pack today, and was immediately baffled as to why pocket diapers exist.  I found the prefolds easier to prep than the pockets.)  I DO know better than to just go out and get all one type before I actually try them on DS, though.   

glu10free

My husband likes flips the best. And we always use a liner, it makes everything so much easier. I think flip covers are buy 2 get 1 at cotton babies right now??

violajack

glu10free:

I think flip covers are buy 2 get 1 at cotton babies right now??

Yes, they are. And I've just now ordered some during the 3:00am feed  

MsCatra

When I first started CDing and looking into CDing I thought pockets were the most stupid thing (I have to change the whole thing?!  And remove a dirty insert?!).  Now, I love them, lol.  It's just so much easier to hand my mom or stepmom a pile of prestuffed diapers that change similarly to disposables when they watch Maggie.  And they don't take any longer to dry than my prefolds, which will be really important in the winter when I can't line dry.

Lennongirl

I felt the same way at first! Pockets are easier to take on & off though, especially for those midnight changes or for daycare. So in that sense they're more convenient. They are also easier to put onto a wriggly baby than trying to snappi a prefold onto them, so that's also something to think of for when your LO gets bigger. I love my pockets, but I'm starting to feel the prefold love again - they take up so much less space in the diaper bag and I love how easy they are to wash.

angelfire02

You might want to check into the BG Freetimes also, it's an all in one, the pockets are sewn to the inside of the liner on one side so there is no touching anything, it's exactly like a disposable diaper, take it off and wash the entire thing.  Super. Simple.

agdgirl4life

Wow! Thanks so much everyone! I thought I was missing something but it's starting to come together. Counting down the days til my LO comes and then I'll be able to put them all to the test!