This is a review of every type of cloth diaper I own. I haven't tried MANY different cloth diapers and some are probably better and worse than these. Also, the pros and cons listed are from my personal experience. Some people may have never had a problem with a certain diaper or cover that I wrote several cons on, and vice versa for pros.
Econobums- 3 Prefolds & White Cover
Pros:
- The Prefolds are thick and absorbent
- Cheap (about $10)
- Only took 1 wash to prep
Cons:
- Shell isn't waterproof
- Shell can get damaged in dryer
Neutral:
- Prefolds are very long, which means they might stick up out of some covers, but not all
Conclusion: The shell is virtually useless, but the prefolds are so nice it's probably worth the $10 for them.
Pros:
- The Prefolds are thick and absorbent
- Cheap (about $10)
- Only took 1 wash to prep
Cons:
- Shell isn't waterproof
- Shell can get damaged in dryer
Neutral:
- Prefolds are very long, which means they might stick up out of some covers, but not all
Conclusion: The shell is virtually useless, but the prefolds are so nice it's probably worth the $10 for them.
Sunbaby One Size, Size One Pocket Diapers
Pros:
- Various cute patterns you get to pick
- Cheap ($51 for 6 diapers & 12 inserts)
- Comes in 2 one size options, size one (smaller) and size two (bigger)... I bought size one and didn't have to spend money on a newborn stash that would only last 2 weeks
- Good absorbency when doubled
- Soft fleece
- Only took 1 wash to prep
Cons:
- Leg holes allow blowouts (in my case, I may just be unlucky)
- Fleece isn't the best about wicking away moisture
- Have to use 2 inserts per diaper to get good absorbency
- Snaps can get damaged in the dryer
Neutral:
- You have to stuff and unstuff these since they're pocket diapers
Conclusion: There are better pocket diapers out there comparable in price, but if you want double inserts and cute patterns these could be a winner for you.
Pros:
- Various cute patterns you get to pick
- Cheap ($51 for 6 diapers & 12 inserts)
- Comes in 2 one size options, size one (smaller) and size two (bigger)... I bought size one and didn't have to spend money on a newborn stash that would only last 2 weeks
- Good absorbency when doubled
- Soft fleece
- Only took 1 wash to prep
Cons:
- Leg holes allow blowouts (in my case, I may just be unlucky)
- Fleece isn't the best about wicking away moisture
- Have to use 2 inserts per diaper to get good absorbency
- Snaps can get damaged in the dryer
Neutral:
- You have to stuff and unstuff these since they're pocket diapers
Conclusion: There are better pocket diapers out there comparable in price, but if you want double inserts and cute patterns these could be a winner for you.
Diaper Safari One Size Pocket Diaper
Pros:
- Vibrant colors
- Stay dry fleece
- Cheap (Less than $10 a diaper)
- Comes with 1 insert, good for day use
- Doesn't need to be unstuffed for the washing machine, because there is an opening in the back AND front, inserts will agitate out in the cycle
- Easy to stuff because of 2 openings
- Only took 1 wash to prep
Cons:
- No patterns
- Needs 2 inserts for overnight use and only comes with 1
- Would probably be too big on a newborn
Neutral:
- My LO has yet to go #2 in this diaper, so I'm not sure about blow outs - EDIT: Did not contain major poop blowout.
Conclusion: Beautiful and cheap, my favorite pocket, especially since there's no unstuffing. But don't stock up on these alone if you want to cloth diaper from the beginning, since your newborn probably won't fit them, and you'll want to buy extra inserts if you want to use some overnight.
Pros:
- Vibrant colors
- Stay dry fleece
- Cheap (Less than $10 a diaper)
- Comes with 1 insert, good for day use
- Doesn't need to be unstuffed for the washing machine, because there is an opening in the back AND front, inserts will agitate out in the cycle
- Easy to stuff because of 2 openings
- Only took 1 wash to prep
Cons:
- No patterns
- Needs 2 inserts for overnight use and only comes with 1
- Would probably be too big on a newborn
Neutral:
- My LO has yet to go #2 in this diaper, so I'm not sure about blow outs - EDIT: Did not contain major poop blowout.
Conclusion: Beautiful and cheap, my favorite pocket, especially since there's no unstuffing. But don't stock up on these alone if you want to cloth diaper from the beginning, since your newborn probably won't fit them, and you'll want to buy extra inserts if you want to use some overnight.
Bumgenius One Size Pocket Diaper
Pros:
- Stay dry fleece
- Available at various websites and at several retailers
- Will fit an average-above average newborn (fit my 8lb baby)
- Comes with two incredibly absorbent inserts for overnight or long trip use
- Various colors
- Great resell value
- No blowouts
- Only took 1 wash to prep
Cons:
- More expensive ($18 for solids - $50 for certain prints)
Neutral:
- Involves stuffing & unstuffing since it's a pocket diaper
Conclusion: Worth the price for durability, actually adjusting from newborn to potty training, double absorbent inserts, and resale value. If you can afford it- buy these!
Pros:
- Stay dry fleece
- Available at various websites and at several retailers
- Will fit an average-above average newborn (fit my 8lb baby)
- Comes with two incredibly absorbent inserts for overnight or long trip use
- Various colors
- Great resell value
- No blowouts
- Only took 1 wash to prep
Cons:
- More expensive ($18 for solids - $50 for certain prints)
Neutral:
- Involves stuffing & unstuffing since it's a pocket diaper
Conclusion: Worth the price for durability, actually adjusting from newborn to potty training, double absorbent inserts, and resale value. If you can afford it- buy these!
Assunta Velour Bamboo One Size Fitteds
Pros:
- These can fit a tiny newborn
- Super soft
- Come with extra inserts
- Part of your purchase goes to a charity (Little Flower)
- No blowouts
Cons:
- Extra inserts aren't soft like the diaper
- Took several washes to prep
Neutral:
- Average absorbency without extra insert
- Not waterproof, requires a cover
- $13 a diaper, no free shipping unless you buy $75 worth
Conclusion: All around great fitted diaper. Will work from newborn on and super soft- one of my favorites.
Pros:
- These can fit a tiny newborn
- Super soft
- Come with extra inserts
- Part of your purchase goes to a charity (Little Flower)
- No blowouts
Cons:
- Extra inserts aren't soft like the diaper
- Took several washes to prep
Neutral:
- Average absorbency without extra insert
- Not waterproof, requires a cover
- $13 a diaper, no free shipping unless you buy $75 worth
Conclusion: All around great fitted diaper. Will work from newborn on and super soft- one of my favorites.
Motherease One Size Fitteds
Pros:
- Absorbent
- Soft, towel like material
- Available in various colors & materials
Cons:
- It's awkward to get snapped correctly
- Big, even on my now 15lb baby
- Leaks, b/c of large leg holes
- Took more than 1 wash to prep
Neutral:
- No extra inserts
- Requires a cover
- Prices start at $12.95
Conclusion: If I had to do it all over again, I would not buy these.
Pros:
- Absorbent
- Soft, towel like material
- Available in various colors & materials
Cons:
- It's awkward to get snapped correctly
- Big, even on my now 15lb baby
- Leaks, b/c of large leg holes
- Took more than 1 wash to prep
Neutral:
- No extra inserts
- Requires a cover
- Prices start at $12.95
Conclusion: If I had to do it all over again, I would not buy these.
Tiny Tush One Size Fitteds
Pros:
- Snapped small enough for my newborn
- Comes with thick snap in insert
- Very absorbent
- Comes in 2 different fabrics & 4 colors
- No blowouts
Cons:
- Took several washes to prep
- Too many snaps, leaving extra material hanging about
Neutral:
- Requires a cover
- Not as soft as other diaper materials
- Prices start at $12.75
Conclusion: Incredibly absorbent so that I don't even put a cover on him sometimes when he wears these with an insert. They are bulky with extra material though and not as trim as the Assunta fitteds.
Pros:
- Snapped small enough for my newborn
- Comes with thick snap in insert
- Very absorbent
- Comes in 2 different fabrics & 4 colors
- No blowouts
Cons:
- Took several washes to prep
- Too many snaps, leaving extra material hanging about
Neutral:
- Requires a cover
- Not as soft as other diaper materials
- Prices start at $12.75
Conclusion: Incredibly absorbent so that I don't even put a cover on him sometimes when he wears these with an insert. They are bulky with extra material though and not as trim as the Assunta fitteds.
Diaper Safari Cover One Size
Pros:
- Vibrant colors
- Stretchy, it will fit over just about any fitted or prefold
- Cheap (under $8)
- Trim, no blowouts
- Pockets in the front & back to stuff inserts or prefolds
Cons:
- No inside snaps to snap in inserts
- No patterns
Neutral:
Conclusion: My favorite cover because it'll stretch over all my prefolds and fitteds, and for it's pockets in the front and back. When my little one wears this cover people actually remark about it looking fancy.
Pros:
- Vibrant colors
- Stretchy, it will fit over just about any fitted or prefold
- Cheap (under $8)
- Trim, no blowouts
- Pockets in the front & back to stuff inserts or prefolds
Cons:
- No inside snaps to snap in inserts
- No patterns
Neutral:
Conclusion: My favorite cover because it'll stretch over all my prefolds and fitteds, and for it's pockets in the front and back. When my little one wears this cover people actually remark about it looking fancy.
Best Bottoms Cover One Size
Pros:
- Cute patterns & colors
- Extra leg gusset material to prevent leaks/blowouts
- Trim, no blowouts
- Front snap to snap in insert
Cons:
- Snaps unsnap too easily
- More expensive ($15.50 to $17)
- No front or back pocket to hold in inserts
Neutral:
- Color/Pattern kind of dull
- Not as stretchy to fit long prefolds
Conclusion: The snap issue is a little frustrating, but the various patterns are great. I don't feel they are worth the price tag though.
Pros:
- Cute patterns & colors
- Extra leg gusset material to prevent leaks/blowouts
- Trim, no blowouts
- Front snap to snap in insert
Cons:
- Snaps unsnap too easily
- More expensive ($15.50 to $17)
- No front or back pocket to hold in inserts
Neutral:
- Color/Pattern kind of dull
- Not as stretchy to fit long prefolds
Conclusion: The snap issue is a little frustrating, but the various patterns are great. I don't feel they are worth the price tag though.
Bububibi Cover One Size
Pros:
- Stretchy, will fit long prefolds
- Front pocket to hold inserts
- Back & front snap to snap in inserts
- Extra material/leg gussets
- Trim, no blowouts
- Cheap (under $6 for solid, $11 for patterns)
Cons:
- Urine can soak material around the legs- not waterproof there
Neutral:
- Color is kind of dull
Conclusion: Great for the price. If you just want cheap, solid covers these will stretch over all my prefolds and fitteds. However, I don't like that the material around the legs isn't waterproof. I'd buy the diaper safari cover for $2-3 more.
Pros:
- Stretchy, will fit long prefolds
- Front pocket to hold inserts
- Back & front snap to snap in inserts
- Extra material/leg gussets
- Trim, no blowouts
- Cheap (under $6 for solid, $11 for patterns)
Cons:
- Urine can soak material around the legs- not waterproof there
Neutral:
- Color is kind of dull
Conclusion: Great for the price. If you just want cheap, solid covers these will stretch over all my prefolds and fitteds. However, I don't like that the material around the legs isn't waterproof. I'd buy the diaper safari cover for $2-3 more.
Rumparooz Cover One Size
Pros:
- Various vibrant colors/designs
- Trim, no blowouts, can go very short
- Extra material/leg gussets
Cons:
- Probably won't fit really long prefolds (not that stretchy)
- No inside snaps to snap in inserts
Neutral:
- Sometimes material around the legs tries to roll up
- Prices range $10-18
Conclusion: Cute and bright colors with strong snaps. It's a little short though, and will leave my longer prefolds sticking out the back. It's just okay/average to me for the price.
Pros:
- Various vibrant colors/designs
- Trim, no blowouts, can go very short
- Extra material/leg gussets
Cons:
- Probably won't fit really long prefolds (not that stretchy)
- No inside snaps to snap in inserts
Neutral:
- Sometimes material around the legs tries to roll up
- Prices range $10-18
Conclusion: Cute and bright colors with strong snaps. It's a little short though, and will leave my longer prefolds sticking out the back. It's just okay/average to me for the price.