BumGenius created a one size pocket diaper that can convert any family to cloth. This is the gauge that we judge every other diaper against here in my house, not because it is the best at any one thing, but because it is above average in every category. If you just want to start cloth diapering without thinking about it any more than you have to, or if all reasons to cloth diaper are equally important, this is the diaper for you.
At $17.95 each these are not the cheapest option, but they are far from pricey. A full set of 20 will run you $339 at www.cottonbabies.com and would be plenty to cloth diaper with them full time. They come packaged with a newborn insert and a full sized insert, and the one size means that your baby can wear these from birth through potty training. You simply adjust the snaps on the front to a small, medium, or large setting. Realistically it takes a few weeks for your baby to really fit well in them. We actually have both some of the 2.0s and 3.0s and the 2.0s were fitting my daughter at 2 weeks while the 3.0s didn't fit until closer to a month. It has stretchy Velcro tabs which allow you to get a nice customized fit each time, and you can get them on a squirmy toddler lightning fast. They clean easily, even if you have to scrape poop. Stains sun out very well, but they do seem a little more prone to staining than some of the others that we have. These are the most like a cloth version of disposables and the easiest to switch a dad (or mom!), grandparent, or daycare who is perhaps less interested in cloth diapering. The pocket covers last very well if line dried, and decently well if put in the dryer on medium heat. I line dry the covers overnight and dry the inserts on medium heat in the dryer.
Here are our only cons. Some of these diapers are made in the USA, but some are also made in Egypt. The inserts are made in China. This is not a make or break thing for us, but some people find it a sticking point. We always try to find a balance between local and economical, and I do think BumGenius does. The other drawback is that they do not have a natural fiber version. Some children, like mine, have skin that is sensitive to microfiber. This means that we cannot use these exclusively.
A lot of reviews talk about elastic issues and Velcro issues, but these are easily dealt with. I bought 2.0s which had been used for nearly 2 years and had perfect Velcro because they were always line dried. The did have loose elastics, but I got my 2.0 elastics replaced by this very talented lady named Deann Hadley for a very reasonable price which you can find here.http://bloomingbums.blogspot.com She also posts picture tutorials to do it yourself, if you have sewing talent. I do not. I'm happy to pay her to do it.
A word on used... If you choose to buy used, know what you are buying. Please read the blog about used diapers.
http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?cPath=98&products_id=1279
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