We've tried a
lot of pocket diapers, and below is a list (in no particular order) of some of our favorites!
There are many different
types of pocket diapers that all do the same basic thing but function a little differently.
I use a variety of
brands of pocket diapers and these fit them all very well and are more absorbent than most of my other inserts.
The insert should be long enough to go from one
edge of the pocket diaper to the other edge without any additional length hanging out; this ensures maximum absorption without leakage.
The
advantage of a pocket diaper is that you are able to customize the amount of absorbent materials you stuff in the pocket depending on your needs.
There are many different
styles of pocket diapers (which we will dive into in the video) but the concept is pretty simple.
Unfortunately, by the time I got up the nerve to invest in my first
set of pocket diapers, my little one was already eight months old.
If your baby is constantly leaking
out of pocket diapers, remove the inserts and evaluate how saturated the inserts are and in what areas.
The One size Simplex by Blueberry Diapers is a unique all - in - one diaper design that combines the convenience of an all - in - one diaper while providing the absorbency
adjustability of a pocket diaper.
The cloth diaper inserts are attached to the pocket cover which is a feature I really like because I can pull them out
of the pocket diaper for washing but they never get separated from the cloth diaper cover.
If you are sick and tired of the default microfiber inserts that a lot
of pocket diapers come with and looking for cheaper alternative natural inserts, then Elemental Joy will fit right on the bill.
I would recommend adding a little extra absorption to this
kind of pocket diaper, because fleece isn't waterproof like PUL.
Whether you choose a one - sized
version of pocket diapers or another popular style, you'll save money and time by keeping the same set of diapering supplies for your baby's first years.
Rogue Diaper Creams If a foreign substance like a non-approved greasy diaper cream stains the fleece or suedecloth
inner of your pocket diaper, the best remedy is to apply Original blue Dawn dish soap directly to the stain, add water and agitate the soap into the stain.
With the stuffed pocket diaper layed - out flat (wings or tabs stretching out to the left and right), place baby atop the open Fuzzi Bunz with the back edge
of the pocket diaper level with the lower curve in baby's back and the front part of the cloth diaper up through the legs pressed up to the front waistline.
So if you like the
idea of a pocket diaper, but don't want to deal with removing a wet, poopy insert, these would be perfect.
I'm already a
fan of pocket diapers (they happen to be my favourite style), so I don't find stuffing pockets to be an arduous task to begin with.
The absorbent
part of a pocket diaper is called an insert - it is a long rectangular piece of absorbent material, usually microfiber.
Bleach and certain chemicals in stain removers can break down this crucial layer, decreasing the
life of the pocket diaper, and contribting to leaks, therefore, these agents should not be used when washing cloth diapers.
But buying just 12 diapers at around $ 18 each (the average
cost of a pocket diaper) costs you $ 216 — and you'll have to wash every day.
While flats and prefolds in combination with covers are usually the least expensive cloth diaper option, many parents still prefer the
simplicity of pocket diapers for many reasons!
The
outside of the pocket diaper is typically made of waterproof PUL material and the inside of a suedecloth materieal that allows moisture to pass through, but remain dry on baby's skin.
We have a large
supply of pocket diapers of a WAHM brand (Just Simply Baby) with microfiber inserts that have been leaking around the legs after as little as 45 minutes.
It is Polartec Wind Pro (or similar varieties made by other companies) that is used as the water resistant layer in hybrid fitteds, while the stay - dry (microfleece)
layers of pocket diapers are constructed of fleece products from the next - to - skin class.
I didn't want to give up my awesome colors and prints or the
ease of pocket diapers, though, and my baby had sensitive skin, so I switched to flat diapers — as pocket diaper inserts and have never looked back.
I've already professed my
love of the pocket diaper, and thoroughly impressed with an early version of the All - In - One diaper.
The
mother of all pocket diapers, Charlie Banana cloth diapers boast less snaps and a bra - strap style adjustments in the leg gussets making them even more size - customizable than the pockets diapers with rows and rows of snaps.
The fleece interior
lining of pocket diapers are great at helping wick moisture away from baby's skin for better sleep and to distribute the wetness overall for more uniform absorption.
I love all - in - twos because it really does reduce the size of my cloth diaper laundry loads, and by eliminating
most of the pocket diapers we had, it makes the process of sorting and organizing inserts much easier!