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#1 ·
Thirsties Duo Wrap

review by em2stewartswife

I LOVE these! They contain even the messiest poop! And with a hemp prefold they are perfect for over night! I have never had a leak in these!

ProsCons
made in usa, trim, holds in EBF poop!

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
 
#3 ·
Trim and well-fitting workhorse cover

review by heatherb

We have used both Thirsties Duo Wraps and Thirsties Diaper Covers (sized). I bought the sized covers in XS while awaiting our newest addition, and have not been disappointed. They fit well from birth (she was 8lbs, 4oz) and still fit well at 2 months old, with room to grow! They are great over both fitteds and prefolds (either trifolded or snappied).

The only conceivable downside I can think of is that the binding stains, but that's not unexpected for any cover. I haven't even tried to sun them yet, though I expect it would help. Of course, the more we've been folding our PFs and snappi'ing them, the less of an issue that has been - and it was a minor one to begin with!

ProsCons
Trim, well-fitting, holds up well, easy to useBinding stains

Ratings
Value5
Performance5
Overall5
 
#4 ·
Love Thirsties!!

review by gretchen_pdx

We started with the regular Thirsties wrap, but switched to the Duo when we needed to get a bigger size. These wraps have lasted over a year now! They hold up to frequent washing (we line dry), and the snaps make it really easy to increase the size. We have a few different colors and a really cute patterned one. After trying several brands, the Thirsties worked best for us.

ProsCons
Grow with baby, easy to clean, durable, no leaks, My kid can take the diaper cover off really easily.

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
 
#5 ·
My favorite covers.

review by poonico

I adore Thirsties. Their covers rocks. I own their sized covers & their Duo covers. They work so well. I love the selection of covers and the performance just can't be beat.

ProsCons
reliable, great colors, hold up wellwhite casing gets dingy at the leg holes

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
 
#6 ·
Our favorite covers.

review by comtessa

We have lots of different kind of cloth diapers, but my go-to diapering solution for when I need a leakproof diaper is always a plain cotton diaper with a sized Thirsties cover. We plan to use them exclusively with our next baby, and get rid of nearly all the other kinds of diapers we have.

We've been using the "medium" size on our daughter since she was 3 months old; she's now nearly 2 years old and still using the same covers! Definitely a good deal!

ProsCons
Leg gussets are nearly leak-proof, great colors, hold up wellVelcro pills and sticks to things in the wash; laundry tabs need repair after a while

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
 
#7 ·
Thirsties Duo

review by beebalmmama

I used the Duo's size 1 from day one and really liked them. I needed both newborn and size small and these covers worked great for that range.

I then bought the Duo's size 2 and they are a great cover too. My only problem with them is that the front does roll down over the diaper, this hasn't really caused full blown leaks but has gotten the top of ds's pants damp. One of them is becoming torn along the PUL where the laundry tab is sewn in.

They are now my second favorite cover.

ProsCons
trim, well-fitting, leak proof, great colors, don't retain smell too muchA bit flimsy, top rolls down, binding stains

Ratings
Overall4
Value4
Performance4
 
#8 ·
Great cover

review by crunchychristianmama

I used these covers over homemade fitted diapers on my newborn. They worked great at keeping wetness in and fitting around her tiny legs. The only down side with them was that the insides and white edges get stained. Some of it was from poo and some of it just from the dye in the fitteds. Either way, after only a couple months of use, they look a lot older than they are. They help up well though despite their appearance.

ProsCons
keeps in the leaks, great fitwhite edges get stained

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
 
#9 ·
Wonderful

review by bcfsmommy

I love these covers! I used them when my babies were newborns and the CDs didn't fit their legs well to prevent leaking. I only have 4 and they have lasted through both babies...and on hold for when we have #3. They sometimes leave red marks on their legs though.

ProsCons
durable, effectiveNone

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
 
#10 ·
Prevents Leaks Like a Pro

review by tear78

These covers fit our baby best to prevent leaks. She came early and doesn't have a lot of leg chub, so many diapers are loose and leak around the legs. The Thirsties have a leak-catching system to prevent this. They're also easy to wipe clean (unless the edging gets soiled, which is unusual), minimizing the frequency of throwing them in the wash.

I don't understand the sizing system, though. We use these covers with flats, and the size 2 diapers fit her over these. They're rated for 18-40lb. babies, and ours is currently around 10lbs. I can only guess that this sizing is perhaps intended for trimmer cloth diapers than ours? We simply tightened the cover's vertical snaps to the tiniest setting and it works great. I am slightly nervous that they will not be big enough when she grows, and there is no size 3 option. ETA - ok, I was basing this on a cover that was given to us as a gift, and maybe it was an older version? I ordered some brand new Size 2 covers, and they are larger than the one I had. I can see how these would fit an 18+ pound baby. I'm now thoroughly confused why my other size 2 is smaller, but still love these covers!

ProsCons
prevents leaks, not bulky, snaps offer lots of sizing rangesquestionable sizing, snaps can be tricky on squirmy baby

Ratings
Overall5
Value4
Performance5
 
#11 ·
Well made diaper but sizing is not ideal

review by tylerb

We bought both duo diapers and covers in size one and were very pleased with the diaper with the exception of the velcro already getting less sticky. I would recommend the snaps over velcro! My big issue is that my son grew out of size 1 at 3 months, weighing 15 lbs. I would have rather bought a OS diaper to last me through a much longer time of use.

Ratings
Overall3
Value2
Performance4
 
#12 ·
Love these!

review by katroshka

I love these! I got a couple each of a lot of different covers, including some newborn sized, not knowing which I would like. These were by far my favorite, even over the newborn size ones, and my baby wasn't big, 7 lbs 5 oz. She is now 6 months and about 15 lbs, and still has lots of room. I have a couple of the velcro, but much prefer the ones with snaps. They seem like they will last a long time, and I think they are more comfortable for baby.

They only leak pee when the diaper is completely saturated, I've never had a leak otherwise. Runny newborn poop leaked sometimes, but had fewer leaks with these than any of the others I tried. Since her poop has gotten stickier we very rarely have a blowout, the gussets work amazingly well. They seem to breathe pretty well, much better than the 7th generation disposables we've used on camping trips.

Since they last for so long, I think the value is great, much better than any others I tried.

ProsCons
Last a long time, few leaks, breathe well, seem comfyvelcro doesn't last long

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
 
#13 ·
Mixed feelings about these...

review by evergreen23

I thought I'd love our Thirsties covers that we bought when my son was just a few weeks old. The patterns and colors were great and they were pretty inexpensive compared to pocket diapers. Well, the Velcro stopped working well after perhaps twelve washes. We have another with snaps that has held up much better. My son doesn't have much in the way of a rear end, and we've had some pretty bad leaks for urine. The covers have always retained poop well, though. Overall, I probably wouldn't recommend these and would suggest that a mama check out other brands.

ProsCons
Inexpensive and easy to useVelcro doesn't work well at all

Ratings
Overall3
Value3
Performance2
 
#19 ·
Excellent Choice

review by katac

Background: I knew before my daughter was born that I wanted to use cloth diapers. When I was a junior in high school we had to do a report about garbage and the amount of waste caused by disposable diapers still haunts me to this day. (that was 15 years ago so I am sure it is even worse by at least double by now.) I remember babysitting as a teenager for some families that would use cloth on occasion, my nephews the older two had cloth, and we used a lot of cloth in the nursery at church. So I figured I would just get the fluff like that. I had no idea how much cloth diapering had changed in 15 years. Nor did I realize how difficult it would be to find retailers.

Thirsties: I tried to do as much research as possible but 8 months pregnant and no concentration, it was hard to do. From the research I did I found out that Fuzzibunz seemed to be the most often bought seconded by BumGenius but Thirsties consistently got the best reviews by parents who actually use the products. Plus Thirsties is affordable. And even better made in the USA, it helps the American economy and runs a green factory. The more you learn about Thirsties, the more you find about them to love, absolutely love.

Review of Thirsties (sized) Diaper cover: Before my daughter was born I read a lot of blogs that said you need 5 diaper covers and 24 diapers approximately (if I am remembering correctly). I went back to my roots and bought diapers I know: Gerber- flats (4 dozens) and gauze prefolds (2 dozen). I found a trusted (according to blogs and reviews) online retailer Green Mountain Diapers and bought my five covers: 1 Thirsties Duo Wrap in Aplix, 2 Thirsties Duo Wraps in Snaps, 1 Thirsties Diaper Cover, 1 Bummis Super Whisper Wrap. (And 2 Kushies ordered from another retailer).

I did not use the sized cover a lot at first. Shortly after se was born I realized that I needed more covers and bough 5 more of my faves, the Thirsties Duo Wrap in snaps. After two months of age she started heavy wetting at night which required bulky double diaper stuffing to avoid leaks. I started using the sized cover nightly because it allows for bulky stuffing.

As long as I have adequate absorbency on the inside, and I check that all diaper parts are INSIDE of the wrap, then we do not have leaks. I love the fit of this cover. She is now 4.5 months and approx 12 pounds and she still fits very comfortably in the X-small. For night and our bulky stuffing we use Smalls now although I could still make an X-small still fit if I had too.

Using a sized cover does mean more purchases birth to potty, one of the only drawbacks to this cover. That and the fact I hate Aplix and there is no snap option. Aplix is easier for some babysitters though but my husband and I both prefer snaps. Aplix can wear out and it can get caught in the laundry if you forget to use the laundry tabs. But these covers can go over ANY diaper, prefold, flat, inserts, liners, you name it. The gussets still fit the legs well and as long as whatever your choice of fluff is for your little one meets the absorbency needed, the cover will have you covered. And they can withstand multiple changes before needing a wash usually. Cute color choices, made in USA, from a green company that is very friendly and has AWESOME customer service. Seriously I do love these things.

When my daughter turned out to be allergic to disposables, cannot even withstand 30 minutes in a disposable, my Thirsties became my lifeline.

ProsCons
Made in USA, great for bulky stuffing, simple easy for babysitters, durable, works as promisedAplix only, sized does not grow ith baby

Ratings
Overall4
Value4
Performance4
 
#21 ·
Works well!

review by maself

This is one of the first covers I used in my cloth diapering experience. I received one as a baby shower gift and it was one of my favorite covers and I used it a lot when I had a newborn. I really liked the leg gussets and rarely had any leaks. I had the snap version and really liked the ability to change the rise as he grew without having to buy another cover right away. I also liked the cute colors and pattern for my son. The only reason I quit using was because I decided to use all natural fabric that can breathe and I quit using PUL. I now use wool, but am happy this cover helped ease my transition to cloth diapering. :)

ProsCons
Cute colors, Only 2 sizes needed, Economicalnot a natural, breathable fabric

Ratings
Overall4
Value5
Performance5
 
#22 ·
Works well!

review by maself
This is my favorite diaper cover so far (vs. bummis original, super brite and super whisper wrap, gDiapers, and applecheeks) for a strict diaper cover (applecheeks are actually a pocket diaper - which makes me less likely to use them during the day lest they get soiled before bedtime). I don't love velcro/aplix because of the chafe when BF'ing and how they get stuck and twisted if you forget to close the tabs when laundering. So the all-snap option is really great. We've used these since week 2 and the adjustable fit has been nice and trim the whole time as DD has expanded through the size 1 - definitely minimizing the "cloth-diaper butt" that turns some folks off CD'ing. The gussets at the leg openings have contained no.2 blowouts that might have got beyond a lesser cover (and soiled a perfectly lovely set of jammies), without pinching. The only thing I don't like...can't get the same colors in the all-snap version as the aplix version :( (love the baby bird). I do also love my wool cover, but the PUL is less work to clean.
 
#23 ·
Best covers

review by mamanikkip

I cloth diapered my youngest child and Thirsties diaper covers were my favorite. They washed well, did not leak and came in such cute colors. I always suggest these covers to other moms considering cloth diapers!

ProsCons
cute, waterproof, affordablenone

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
 
#24 ·
GREAT cover

review by eco7

We love our Thirsties Duo Wraps! I have both the size 1 (0-6 months) and size 2 (9-36 months) in several patterns and both aplix and snaps. We use them over trifolded and snappied prefolds as well as Workhorse fitteds. They are our go-to nighttime cover as they contain a lot! Only caution is that sizing seems a bit off - we sized up to the size 2's around 6 months and our LO is average-sized. Great buy!

ProsCons
trim, holds BF poo, no leaks yetsizing is not accurate

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
 
#25 ·
Best Cover I own

review by maddmom41

I love these covers, they are nearly perfect! I do prefer the snaps to the velcro though because they hold up longer.

ProsCons
snaps are best, fits thighs well, hold in wastesmall size doesn't fit my baby even though she's w/in the weight range

Ratings
Value5
Performance5
Overall5
 
#26 ·
Wear out quickly

review by rachel88

At first I really liked these. We got just one or two of several types of covers when my daughter was first born to try them out and see what worked best for us. They have a good fit around the legs and back which prevents blowouts but they did not last long at all. The stains and pilling fabric were a bummer but we had to quit using them because the Velcro was shot.

ProsCons
Affordable, great fit, easy to usenot durable, Velcro waers out quckly, fabric pills and stains

Ratings
Value0
Performance0
Overall2
 
#27 ·
Overall these are fine diaper covers.

review by rosevt

I'm not over the moon for them, but they get the job done. My son has some HUGE legs, and ends up with more red pinch marks when I use a Thirsties cover than with some other brands.

ProsCons
Great colors, trimmer fit than someweak velcro, snaps on rise don't always stay snapped

Ratings
Value4
Performance4
Overall4
 
#28 ·
Size 1 is excellent, Size 2 not so much

review by lunalady

We used the duo size one for my baby from age 2 months to 7 months and then size two from 7 months until 11 months.

I really loved the size one and told everyone Thirsties were my favorite diaper. They fit well, the snap down rise worked really well and the velcro was strong after my baby outgrew them (5 months use). I sold them on Craigslist and they retained their value pretty well.

We ordered size two and I just wasn't as impressed. The size two seemed HUGE compared to the size one. The snap down rise just wasn't as effective with the size two, either. It made some weird creases and folds and caused the diapers to leak. We ended up just using them full size and they were just way big. We only used them for four months and then we opted to try something else. My son had figured out the velcro and rather than try Thristies in snaps, we tried a different diaper cover and I like those better.

The velcro on the size twos did not hold up well. We used the covers as back up in the diaperbag and if we ever ran out, so they continued to get used a few times a month and by now (about 9 months after we bought them) I'm not sure I could re-sell them. I know they wouldn't last for a second baby.

I washed them with all my other diapers in gentle detergent (never bleach) and I always hung them to dry.

I will say that Thirsties has excellent customer service and when one of my diapers had a broken snap they sent a replacement right away complete with pre-paid envelope to send them back the damaged cover. They then fix those covers and donate them to families in need. Great program.

Overall, I was happy with the size one, not so much the size two. If I had it to do all over again I'd be happy to use Thirsties for size 1, though I'd chose snaps. I don't think I'd use size two again, though.

ProsCons
Washes well, cute prints, size 1 fits well, gussetssize 2 doesn't fit well, velcro wears out really quick

Ratings
Value5
Performance3
Overall3
 
#29 ·
A great cover for the price

review by kamiro

I have used Thirsties as a cover for this babe almost the entire time. I had to upsize to the size 2 around 4 months instead of the 9 months the cover says. Perhaps this is because I tri fold a prefold inside of these covers instead of over a fitted.

My babe was not larger than her peers.

These are inexpensive, cute prints, fit well, and get the job done....

I have 4 covers in size 2 which I have used for about 6 months. I have stink issues and wicking issues that have developed in the last month. This could be the fault of myself, but the truth is I don't know how. I've read the CD"ing sites and am just wondering if I didn't rotate enough or wash enough.

Honestly, these are good for a vegan option. Cheap, and I would probably buy these for a mom who needed CD'ing supplies - they are easy to use and wash...

BUT Otherwise, I would really rather have 1 good wool cover for the price of 4 of these, and then just buy a thirsties diaper as often as I could to build up a rotatable stash. Wool is truly my first option for a cover...After CD'ing 4 kids thats just my opinion.

ProsCons
Inexpensive, reliable, FIts well, cute printsStink issues hard to get rid of on PUL

Ratings
Value0
Performance0
Overall4
 
#30 ·
Thirsties Diaper Cover

Description:

Details:
DetailValue
BindingBaby Product
FeatureUse from birth to potty
LabelThirsties
List Price$11.50
ManufacturerThirsties
Product GroupBaby Product
Product Type NameBABY_PRODUCT
PublisherThirsties
StudioThirsties
TitleThirsties Diaper Cover
Height0.5 inches
Length9 inches
Weight0.19 pounds
Width9 inches
BrandThirsties
Manufacturer Minimum Age24
ModelThirsties Diaper Cover PARENT
Manufacturer Maximum Age48
 

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