[Cullens_Girl]

Lately I've been searching for some good covers (PUL or Nylon) to wear as an alternative to bulky fleece or wool soakers/wraps. DS outgrew his bummis this summer.

Well I've been temporarily using Gerber Vinyl Pull-Ups (size 24mos) and honestly... I can't find a reason to switch and get new covers. I don't like how they don't seem to breath much - but they are a great backups to my wool and fleece. (when I need trimness under rompers, jeans, dress clothes etc.) But we've had no rashes. I will admit that when the temps reach into the high 90's I stuck to wool.

I've been using them for 2 weeks for ALOT of changes because I've been seeing my family alot and dressing him in all the rompers my mother gave me for him to wear this summer.

I really like the Gerber covers... not LOVE, but I do like them. I'd love to invest in a similar style in Nylon, but I just can't justify it when these work, kwim? I don't think I would like them full time, but it's good to know that they work, and I could in good faith recommend them to someone just getting started as a temp (or perm) solution.

Pros:
*Trim
*Economical
*Available in most WM and TRU (although I had to shop around at a few different stores to find our size)
*Cute boyish prints or plain white (safari print this year, last year I think it was cars)

Cons:
*Not always a good fit - I hear lots of complaints about this on the boards - but Gerber recently revamped their sizing on things so I'm finding onsies and covers fit a little better.
*Not very breathable
*Not very durable - have to handwash, they won't last long in a regular wash routine

 

[MaryLang]

Well, I have been using these exclusively for about a year, after trying EVERYTHING. They are cheap, durable, the vinyl they use is far softer then it used to be even a few years ago, and they are virtually leak proof. I love gerber pants with IPF's.

 

[Cullens_Girl]

that's why I handwash... on a side note! Wow another RI CD mom!

 

[sweetangelbrynlie]

I like them too! You can get them real cheap at Big Lots, 6 for $1.99

 

[Cullens_Girl]

Big Lots around here don't always carry them in the larger sizes unfortunately. I founds a Gerber EZ Wrap at Big Lots once though.

 

[ILuvLucia&Mia]

I, too, am a Gerber cover lover! I don't use them all the time, but when I do, I have no complaints. The vinyl, like you said, is a lot softer than it used to be and they're quick and easy (and cheap!).

 

[mama_bee]

i've got to agree. i like them. mine were used for six months, washed every other day in the washing machine and dried on medium heat and they STILL look brand new. i don't know what they changed but these are definitely more durable than they used to be.

 

[poetesss]

What about for newborns? Have you guys found that the gerber covers work well? I'd love to start out real cheap and only then move on to more expensive stuff if needed

Also I just got some kissaluv's contours...would these covers fit well over them?

 

[wawoof]

I'm all for cheap covers, but definitely prefer Dappi nylon covers for virtually the same price. Vinyl is very nasty stuff. For example... http://www.grist.org/news/daily/2004/12/09/3/index.html

 

[ibusymomto5]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wawoof I'm all for cheap covers, but definitely prefer Dappi nylon covers for virtually the same price. Vinyl is very nasty stuff. For example... http://www.grist.org/news/daily/2004/12/09/3/index.html

I'm with you on this one.

 

[leximom]

They aren't my favorite, but the have come in handy for extra poopy days. They don't hold up for long, but they are only like $2. You get what you pay for. Btw, my big lots always only has boy covers. Not a big deal, but still...

ETA: The best thing about these are that you can get them in stores and don't have to oredr online and wait.