So what are the new "it" cloth diapers these days?

[majazama]

I haven't used cloth diapers for years now. My youngest is 5 already. I used to buy and sell and collect the different styles and colors of pretty cloth.

So now I'm expecting another bouncing baby and want to know what I should be looking out for. I stopped cloth diapering right before the bamboo diapers started.. they seem so soft! where can I find them for a good deal?

thanks!

[GreenGranolaMama]

I have a couple of bamboo all in one diapers and I love, love, love them!!! I've been using them for 3 months now with no issues. They were a little spendy, so I only got like 4 for the diaper bag (and they were on sale when I ordered them) and we do prefolds at home. They are called 'Bamboo baby' and I got them here:http://www.globalenfant.com/bamboo-a...by_products_ge

[Alohamelly]

Bum Genius, Fuzzi Bunz, Thirsties ... those seem to be the most popular brands from what I've seen.

[MadiMamacita]

prefolds and wool? not the flashy answer you were looking for but it works the best for us!

[Carhootel]

Goodmamas and most anything with OBV (organic bamboo velour). Sloomb/Sustainable Babyish diapers, Bububebe (BBBB). Bum Genius, Thirsties, Fuzzi Bunz

[Blueone]

Flip is a new really popular diaper. I heard the organic ones are better because in the stay dry ones the insert slides around.

We use gro baby, so no worries about the insert sliding around. They work really well for us, I just hate applix. I sent the shells in for a snap conversion. But, if you order them you can just state under the additional info about order that you want snaps and they'll convert for free.

[kickinitbabystyle]

BabyKicks Bumboo Pocket diaper is coming out sometime this month. It has a bamboo inner, and fleece gussets. It looks nice

[mamadelbosque]

I still love our bumgenius's - we have 40 2.0s (which have finally stopped repelling after stripping them 2 or 3 times with dawn and switching to planet detergent!!), and 36 3.0s...

[majazama]

Originally Posted by MadiMamacita

prefolds and wool? not the flashy answer you were looking for but it works the best for us!

That's what I used for DD2. But when she was really little we used kissaluvs and muttaqins. I am thinking I'd like to use birdseye flats instead of prefolds.. hmm..

[tayndrewsmama]

I thought bamboo acted like a synthetic on the skin and that it wasn't good for diapering.

We are currently using wool covers and longies with kissaluvs, little beetles and firefly diapers.

[Pepper44]

I'm still a fan of prefolds and wool covers, or simple PUL covers!

We've tried Fuzzibunz, BumGenius, Happy Heinies, Swaddle Bees, and some other AIO's and pockets. They all leaked, were hard to wash (got build up so easy...), and I hated stuffing them. Prefolds, on the other hand, extremely simple all around!

We also love a few fitted diapers--Kissaluv's worked great for my DD in newborn and small sizes. My very favorite fitteds are Sandy's. They are the best EVER for fitted diaper! The smalls fit a huge size range...something like 8-22 pounds I think and they are super absorbent. (The Motherease PUL covers made by the same place are amazing also!)

[ShwarmaQueen]

Originally Posted by MadiMamacita

prefolds and wool?

Totally! Tried and true!

[dinahx]

Originally Posted by ShwarmaQueen

Totally! Tried and true!

Okay, I am so drawn to prefolds and wool as a concept, but I have two worries. The first is, don't you have to change them all the time? I like the wicking action of pockets. And also, what covers can keep the wool off baby's skin? I have a wool allergy, plus it is just scratchy, no? Longies are definitely out for us. Last time I tried Nikkis briefly, but I was never in love.

[ShwarmaQueen]

Originally Posted by dinahx

Okay, I am so drawn to prefolds and wool as a concept, but I have two worries. The first is, don't you have to change them all the time? I like the wicking action of pockets. And also, what covers can keep the wool off baby's skin? I have a wool allergy, plus it is just scratchy, no? Longies are definitely out for us. Last time I tried Nikkis briefly, but I was never in love.

You do have to change them all the time, though at night I stuff a PF to the max and usually go the whole night without a change. It just depends on what you feel comfortable with- I tend to prefer to change the dipe right away, but others are comfortable in letting it stay soiled longer. Re the allergy/scratchiness, this is from GMD website:

"...but I'm allergic to wool." Chances are, you are NOT allergic to wool! You are probably allergic to the chemicals that commercial wools, such as sweaters, hats, skirts and scarves are processed in. It is quite rare for anyone to be allergic to diaper wool such as Disana or Lana wools. They are pure. Really! I, too, thought I was allergic to wool for years. I couldn't stand a wool skirt or sweater. I still can't stand them! But I could sleep with Disana or Lana wool as a pillowcase if there were such a thing made. Oh, if I had a dollar for every time I heard someone tell me they are allergic to wool. Betch'ya, you are not allergic to diaper wool. I can't promise it, because there are rare people who are truly allergic, but most, I bet, are like me - not allergic to pure, natural, untreated diaper wools. A polyester fleece or suedecloth allergy appears to be far more common than a wool allergy. "...but isn't it itchy?" No! It's not. It's soft, breathable and comfortable. I have a file full of love letter emails from wool-converts, from those brave enough to try it.

http://greenmountaindiapers.com/covers.htm#doubleknit

[Juliacat]

Congratulations! That's so exciting! Have you checked out Hyena Cart lately?

[junipervt]

it seems on ds that the 'it' diapers right now are
-BSRB http://hyenacart.com/BagshotRowBamboo/
-Stickypeas nrss http://hyenacart.com/stickypeas/
-Goodmamas http://shop.thegoodmama.com/
-peanutbutter & ellie preflats http://hyenacart.com/pbellie/

[tayndrewsmama]

Goodmama..........$40 for ONE diaper?

[junipervt]

Originally Posted by tayndrewsmama

Goodmama..........$40 for ONE diaper?

yup pretty crazy, but they are a one size diaper that will fit a small, med & large so you figure that's $13 a size.

I have a couple that I got when they had a 50% off sale & they are the serged ones that are usually around $30 each. I really like them & they are super soft. Though I can't see paying $40 for 1.

[Logan]

What's so special about these brands? Apart from that they charge more so they must be cooler

[felix23]

Originally Posted by tayndrewsmama

Goodmama..........$40 for ONE diaper?

I have one (I didn't buy it, it was a gift) and it soooo isn't worth the money IMO. I almost never use it because it leaves such horrible red snap marks and dd2 fusses when it is on.

My favorite fiittes are the T&T Mutts, but I can't seem to find them anymore. I tried the Mutt 3sr and hated it.

I mostly stick to prefolds and wool.