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What about the BULK?

LizBGoodLizBGood member
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OK, so maybe there is a sharper learning curve to the prefolds than I thought. The fold itself seems simple enough (I'm doing the basic one with the 'poop pocket' in the back) but I'm having two problems. I got the Imagine Smartfit PFs in size 12-25lbs. DS is 14.5lbs or so yet I can barely wrap the back around his waist enough to snappi. Also, once I get a Bummis Whisper wrap on him it looks like his bottom half is being eaten by a lively panda print - it is just SO BIG. I can barely fit 9mo pants over my almost 3mo old. What am I doing wrong??

I switched to CD largely because I thought they would be more comfy for DS... but how can things so bulky be comfortable?
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Re: What about the BULK?

  • noryangnoryang member
    I would try a new fold. But generally fluffy butt is part of the charm of CDing. And it doesn't seem to bother them at all. FWIW i found our Bummis covers to seem more bulky. I much preferred a Thirsties Duo Wrap in snaps. Seemed much more thin and trim.
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  • lwsnakelwsnake member
    What size wrap are you using? A sized cover that isn't small enough isn't going to cinch the prefold down very much so it will be a lot poofier. I also never really liked putting the extra in the back because it was all bulky. Until he gets bigger you could try to turn the prefold 90 degrees and see if that helps. I usually fan out the back, jelly roll the sides and fan out the front again, no snappi if the cover if tight enough.
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    Thanks ladies! Will try a new fold. And will to exchange my Bummis for the duo wraps. :)
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