CD Mommas, a question from the uninitiated.

sweetmelissa0707 · December 2013

So I've been seeing a general consensus that one size diapers are not really the best for newborns, and that prefolds/ flats are better and just using them with a cover. My question is this, when the flat/ prefold is inside the cover, do you fasten it in/ onto the baby a particular way? My itty bitty stash only contains two one size pockets and a newborn AIO, so I'm having trouble visualizing loose cloth inside a cover.

clickactual · December 2013

You can get snappis. They sell them in like 5 or 10 packs on amazon. They work great.

Rrrrrachel · December 2013

When you're using prefolds or flats you can either attach them to the baby (with pins or a snappi) or just fold them up, lay them in the cover, and put the cover on the baby just like you would and aio.

momofmanyinthemitten · December 2013

I highly recommend a snappi or diaper pin, as baby poop is very runny.

RedDawnsRevenge · December 2013

https://www.momsmilkboutique.com/cloth-diapers-Snappi-fastener.html

https://change-diapers.com/2012/08/boingo-cloth-diaper-fasteners/

These are 2 common diaper fasteners, the snappi and the boingo or you can use the age old pin.

Rrrrrachel · December 2013

Does anyone use boingos? I think they look cool but I've heard mixed reviews.

Serenla · December 2013

Rrrrrachel said:

Does anyone use boingos? I think they look cool but I've heard mixed reviews.

I have not but my Aunt who had a baby the year before last did. She did say it was nice that you only needed one size but she still prefers snappis.

Rrrrrachel · December 2013

Yeah it seems like one thing would be easier than two things.

RedDawnsRevenge · December 2013

I do like that the snappi seems to hold up the middle better but at the newborn stage it's not like they're climbing the walls yet...

pdilly2b · December 2013

Another option is fitteds witha cover. My Kissaluvs size 0 fitteds have snaps. I use a combo of these and prefolds (with a snappi) for the newborn stage (each with a cover on top). I would love to have all fitteds, but they were like $11 each compared to like $1.50 each for prefolds.

emanresu14 · December 2013

I think I am going to get some fitteds, prefolds and AIO diapers to start out the newborn stage. I want to see what works best on the baby and what I prefer- I was going to just order a 24pk BumGenius bundle, but I read the same as you. Green mountain Diaper website has taught me a few things about different folds and using snappis and such. The thought of prefolds aren't as daunting to me now!

Also learned a little from the cloth diaper whisperer, but they seem to push the BG.

Rrrrrachel · December 2013

It's a good idea to try out different things! Remember you can rent diapers, too.

RedDawnsRevenge · December 2013

Rrrrrachel said:
It's a good idea to try out different things! Remember you can rent diapers, too.

I do wish we had done a rental with DD. I have quiet a few diapers we don't use because DH loathes them (because they are rear loaders). But they are getting donated so it's not all bad.

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