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Flats users, please come in...

christina_williamschristina_williams member
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I've been itching to buy some flats.  My intention would be to pad fold them in a Thirsties duo cover or a Flip cover.  My son is almost 14 months and is an average wetter.  I was just watching some videos on youtube, and the flats look soooooo thin and unsubstantial!  Is that deceiving?  Can I really get away with just one flat, for about 2 hours, like I would with a prefold???  I'll be bummed if I always have to add a booster/soaker, etc.
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  • christina_williamschristina_williams member

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    Yes, but some flats are bigger than others. I would recommend the large GMDs. I also have some osocozys, and I
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  • YellowLily2013YellowLily2013 member
    MK what are the dimensions on your hemp fleece flats? Did you DIY those?
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  • unaveragejaneunaveragejane member
    DS is only 9 months, but a Blueberry flat works at least 2 hours for us just fine. By the time I get it folded into an oragami fold, it has at least 8 layers which I think is what my prefolds have, too. With padfolding, you might even get a couple more la
                 

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  • jess9802jess9802 member
    Our flats are made of diaper flannel - which is a bit more substantial than the other flats I've seen, but still thin. When pad folded or origami folded you have lots of layers, and they will get you through at least a couple of hours. I can put DS in one

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  • hilwithonelaryhilwithonelary member
    I use Osocozy flats pad folded in Flip covers. I love my flats! I use some pockets, but I use flats more often. I've never had a leak. I do add a small bamboo doubler for naps just for some insurance.
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