Comments on: Top 10 Cloth Diapers of 2009

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:47:55 +0000

They are very different. The organic aio has an external, quick dry soaker. Which means it is sewn at the front and back and “flops” around between.

By: Krystal

Krystal — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:30:09 +0000

I keep hearing from many moms that Bum Genius Organic AIO is so great, and I want to know if it’s the same as a Bum Genius AIO that is not organic. Just curious!

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:26:00 +0000

Imse Vimse makes a great cover as does Motherease and Prorap. I have used Blueberry before and really liked the minky version.

Depending on the prefold brand they will last different times. I have heard of some wearing out in less than a year while others last years. I would suspect that the ones that last years are used in a large rotation and trifolded in a cover (not pinned or snappied which over time will cause tears).

Have you tried switching detergents temporarily to see if Charlies is causing the rash?

By: Melissa Kreutz Gallardo

Melissa Kreutz Gallardo — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:40:50 +0000

I’m looking for a new wrap for our prefolds and since prefolds are the #1 seller, I was hoping you could provide some of the top selling wraps, too.

DS is 23 months old and we’ve been using prefolds and Thirsties wraps since he was a few months old. He’s in size mediums now, but I’m pretty sure I need to go to the next size up. He’s on the thin side.

Anyway, I’m not happy with the Thirsties over all. The aplix is wearing out, the elastic on the gussets is wearing out and I believe causing an angry rash on his groin and thighs. They’ve been great for containment, but not so great with wear and tear.

What other wraps are there?

I’ve been wondering if I’m doing something wrong. I’ve heard so many mamas have used their prefolds and wraps for several children. Mine haven’t even lasted one! Our prefolds are also getting thin & worn on the edges. I use Charlies Soap. I only have 6 wraps and a couple dozen prefolds, so we wash more often than others may. We air dry the wraps. We don’t cd at night (tried it a couple times and DS got bad rashes), but I may try one or two of the diapers after reading some of the comments & suggestions on here!

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:57:10 +0000

I am currently expecting my second child and did not CD with my first, although I wish I did. I am very sold on the Flip and Econobum systems based on price and reviews that I’ve read. I have not seen a top 10 list but am glad to see the Flip there. I’m so glad that there are easy affordable options like the Flip and the Econobum that may change some parents views about CDing. I was super skeptical about it really being more affordable that disposables. I hate the idea of creating a land fill but some of the CDs out there are so expensive to get started.. I mean seriously $17 per diaper?

By: Kyla

Kyla — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:23:40 +0000

Thank you for making this list, even if I am a couple of months behind on reading it. I’m currently expecting my second child and have a 15 month old still in diapers. I ordered my first stash of diapers and they should be here tomorrow. I can’t wait to start diapering my DS in cloth when they get here! I was very happy to look at your list and see the two brands (plus prefolds, of course) that I put on my first order. Those were the Gro Baby diapers, which I was sold on by the ease and the fact that they’re organic. The other were the Smartipants because of the cost and ease of the insert coming out in the wash.

I really am enjoying your website. Keep up the good work!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:55:18 +0000

I ordered from greenmountaindiapers.com as well, as did some friends of ours. I am impressed by that site and the products they sell. Between the money we’re saving and the landfill space we’re not taking, I’m all about the cloth diapers!

By: kristin

kristin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:42:37 +0000

I love Banana Peels Diapers too.. that’s the first place I go when I’m looking to add to my stash!!! I also love the color scheme.. the website is just easy to look at and has a variety of GREAT stuff!! Love that store!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:13:07 +0000

Hehe, what’s funny is that I have 8 out of the 10 items on your list! I love trying new diapers and Banana Peels is a great store to shop from.
I too have already started my newborn stash for the next unconceived (and not being tried for) baby.

By: chris

chris — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:48:06 +0000

i love cloth diapers