hey all,
I'll be a FTM, and I want to try cloth diapering.
I'm starting a registry and wanted to know if anyone has a favorite brand. Or any that I should steer clear of.
Any brand better for newborns, heavy duty, older babies, etc.
I've been reading reviews, but I want opinions from real moms/caretakers with experience.
I've heard good things about Charlie Banana and BumGenius.
Thanks!!
Re: Cloth Diaper Brands: Best and Worst
I did however prefer to use Bummis
Prefolds for the newborn (approx up to 6mth) with covers because I could get a tighter fit on the little legs and they weren't so bulky
I know they say "one size" but is it truly one size fits all?
I know they say one size fits all but I don't think they are a very good fit on a newborn just because they have such skinny legs. Maybe use disposables for the first few weeks or until they fit into the one size?
I did not love rumparooz covers. I really wanted to like them but they just didn't fit my skinny guy as well.
Baby Boy born on 1/14/13
https://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/category/cloth-diapering/cloth-diaper-brands-cloth-diapering/
Now, I understand that everyone could have their very own opinion on the different diapers, but I really like that each of their reviews that they do include videos and a lot of detailed information about each diaper. They seem very fair and honest in their reviews.
You may also check into some companies that do trial periods. I've come across several that will send you a few different brands to try for a month. If you don't like them, you are only out about $20 or so on average, and it seems like a great way to familiarize yourself with different options without needing to invest a lot into one specific brand without knowing exactly how it will work for you, your babe, and your family.
As for OS diapers, I agree with the other two posters that they don't fit great until at least 8lb and then are a bit bulky still. I liked my prefolds until my BGs fit
When I did my research for my daughter, I found that many other moms discouraged it because of the fit and the fact that the "larger" diapers are huge on a newborn. Also, newborn cloth diapers have a fairly good resale value because of the lack of wear.
As for the best and worst brands, you're going to get a lot of different answers. What works for one mom and kids may not work for another.
I'd check the cloth diaper board too for some more input.
I love applecheeks and Ella Bella Bums (the EBBs are handmade by a work at home mom and a bit pricey but Are holding up really well)
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BFP #3: 10/2011 ectopic 11/2011 (right tube removed, learned left tube was probably nonfunctional due to scar tissue from infection after m/c)
3 failed IUIs, IVF #1: 18R, 12M, 10F, 3 poor quality 5d embryos transferred= BFP #4!!!!!
Betas: 9dp5dt: 64 ~14dp5dt: 91 (expecting miscarriage, doubling time of 236 hours) ~16dp5dt: 200~18dp5dt: 500
First Ultrasound at 6w2d revealed two sacs, only one with a heartbeat
LK arrived after 42 weeks on August 14, 2013! Beautiful, healthy, and happy!
TTC#2: IVF booked for April 2015
Surprise BFP#5 February 19, 2015 EDD: November 2, 2015
Betas: 10dpo: 10, 14dpo: 77, 17dpo: 270
First Ultrasound at 5w1d showed a miracle UTE baby! And right ovary ovulation to left fallopian tube.
JD arrived at 38 weeks on October 20, 2015.
TTC #3: Since October 2017. BFP #6 July 2, 2018 EDD: March 16, 2019 [/spoiler]
[spoiler] My Blog: Grow Baby Grow
BFP #1: 12/2009 m/c 1/2010 BFP #2: 6/2010 m/c 8/2010
BFP #3: 10/2011 ectopic 11/2011 (right tube removed, learned left tube was probably nonfunctional due to scar tissue from infection after m/c)
3 failed IUIs, IVF #1: 18R, 12M, 10F, 3 poor quality 5d embryos transferred= BFP #4!!!!!
Betas: 9dp5dt: 64 ~14dp5dt: 91 (expecting miscarriage, doubling time of 236 hours) ~16dp5dt: 200~18dp5dt: 500
First Ultrasound at 6w2d revealed two sacs, only one with a heartbeat
LK arrived after 42 weeks on August 14, 2013! Beautiful, healthy, and happy!
TTC#2: IVF booked for April 2015
Surprise BFP#5 February 19, 2015 EDD: November 2, 2015
Betas: 10dpo: 10, 14dpo: 77, 17dpo: 270
First Ultrasound at 5w1d showed a miracle UTE baby! And right ovary ovulation to left fallopian tube.
JD arrived at 38 weeks on October 20, 2015.
TTC #3: Since October 2017. BFP #6 July 2, 2018 EDD: March 16, 2019 [/spoiler]
And I was a dorkie ftm and watched YouTube videos on CD and it helped me a lot.