best wool cover?

[mama*love]

has anyone tried the wool cover kissaluvs makes? does it compare to the aristocrats wool? i am considering investing in wool covers and want to make a good decision here. its for night time mostly. my baby is almost 6 months. i have heard good things about aristocrats. also saw that it wasn't stocked at gmd, where i got the prefolds. wodering if the kissaluvs cover is better??thanks for your help!

[chase_mommy]

Never used the two you mentioned. However, I am a huge fan of Babyology. I love love love them. They are not organic and are made in China though... but for the price and quality I am not complaining. They are really great. My DD is a huge wetter and they are bulletproof for her, not even leaking at night.

[quantumleap]

I've never used (or seen!) the Kissaluvs covers. The Aristocrats covers are only used, in our house, for overnights. They definitely work well! I fin they're a bit bulky, and the pull on thing is a bit irritating when you're dealing with poo. They also take a dog's age to dry (like, several days!), especially when you first lanolize them, because they're so stinking thick.
Our all time favorite wool cover is the Imse Vimse wrap, which both snaps and velcros. It's super, super trim, works well, fits really well (and would adjust to fit most babies really well) and is really easy to use, especially once the kiddo is mobile.

[Chamomile Girl]

Originally Posted by selkat

Our all time favorite wool cover is the Imse Vimse wrap, which both snaps and velcros. It's super, super trim, works well, fits really well (and would adjust to fit most babies really well) and is really easy to use, especially once the kiddo is mobile.

I second the Imse Vimse wrap cover. We only have one and use it every night. Its amazing.

[Carhootel]

I've used the disana and aristocrat wool soakers and LOVE them. I've also used biobottoms and was not impressed, too trim of a fit for us. What I loved about disana and aristocrats was that if they are well lanolized it doesn't matter if they're a little big or a little snug - they are bulletproof! Now if only I hadn't accidently thrown our medium/large in the wash with the diapers and TOTALLY felted it

[sweet_tart_vt]

Ive been wondering about these as well. I ordered an Aristocrats soaker as well as a Kissaluvs woolcover, and am waiting for them to arrive any day now. Our little girl isnt due to arrive for another12days but Im looking forward to trying them both. This will be my 1st experience with wool. Sounds like the Aristocrats are pretty bulky, but I plan to only use them for night-times. If any one else has any experience Id love to hear.

[cristeen]

I haven't tried either of those. But I do have a couple Babyologys (he hasn't grown into) and most of our stash is Kozy Wool. There's a co-op run every couple months for Kozy wool, and the price is right (under $20). They're great for daytime wear, but a little thin for night-time (I use them at night, but really have to make sure I have enough absorbancy in the dipe).

But my most bulletproof cover is made by a WAHM (I have 2 of them actually). It's Tunisian Crochet, which is a LOT thicker than knit, and it can stand up to a lot.

[AKislandgirl]

I have tried quite a few wool covers.

Night Time: (some I use during the day too but these are mostly for night)

kissaluvs: haven't tried yet but want too. I here its super soft!

aristocrat: nice, works well. I don't find it to be particularly bulky. Really love the longies version! She wears the soaker under clothes just fine.

babyology: nice, good price, not as soft as others. Longies run short. About as bulky as aristocrats

Disana: Favorite night time cover hands down!! Soft, yes its bulky but fits under PJ's no problem for us. I bought big and have used it forever. Love that it is now available in pretty colors!

For Day:
I have a lot! Hand knits, recycled, and interlock. Some favorite interlocks are Wild Child Woolies, Royal Buns, and Sustainablbabyish (soakers and karate pants)

Be warned, wool can be addicting!!!

FWIW, I purchased most of our wool used on Diaper Swappers and have gotten great pieces at wonderful prices.

[alfabetsoup]

Haven't used the kissaluvs but it looks nice! I like Disana better than Aristocrat, I just couldn't seem to get the Aristocrat broken in properly but Disanas have always worked beautifully from the start for my DDs. I also have an Imse Vimse and it is great! Very trim, very good fit. Wouldn't last all night for a heavy wetter but works for naps and daytime.

[abigail_b]

I have one on the way. They are getting rave reviews at diaper swappers. I think they are primarily used for nights. Like the pp said I've heard they are super soft. I can't wait to get mine! My plan is to use it for nights...
For day I have SBish (sustainable babyish) and loveybums.