Best 0-3 month dipes that are affordable?

tnaallen · 12-23-2013, 11:57 AM

I've always come back around to fuzzi bunz perfect size for their fit and ease. I've never been a fan of prefolds in a cover, or one size bulky diapers. however, affordability is key this time, so FB's are out. I did get some Kawaii's cheap ($5 each new with inserts) through a friend, but they are bulky and I'll use them later.

Soooo..... I think I'm looking more towards fitteds with simple covers. Maybe bummis whisper snap (or something similar...I'm just not familiar with this type of thing).

What are your suggestions?

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Oh! What about the Green Mountain Workhorse?

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I remember... I think why I liked pockets vs fitted is because I felt that the pockets had the inner lining that pulled away wetness, whereas with fitteds they are just wet up against the skin. Therefore making for more rashes.

itzj · 12-23-2013, 01:30 PM

We did a combo of tiny prefolds and flats with covers until they could fit in out bumgenius. I tended to line them with some microfleece for overnight. I hate the wetness too. Then I use the prefolds and flats to stuff the pockets because I hate microfiber inserts.

HuggaBuggaMommy · 12-23-2013, 04:28 PM

LOOOOVE the GMD workhorses! My favorite bitty babe diaper.

Radosny Matka · 12-23-2013, 07:08 PM

I have a random mix of pocket dipes. My very favorites are sun baby diapers. They are very reasonably priced.

Rugayatu · 12-24-2013, 10:18 AM

We did prefolds and covers here, too, but I have heard nothing but raves about GMD workhorses. For itty bitties I always lay fleece in the diaper against their skin to help with the wetness issue. I just bought some scrap fleece on clearance and cut it in strips - worked great!

I used Bummi super whisper wrap and super bright last time, this time I also have some thirsties duo size 1s, prowraps and a couple other misc. that I was gifted.

Can't wait to try them on my newbie, hopefully in the next couple of days! Come on, baby!

knitlove · 12-24-2013, 11:42 AM

I love my flats, they are trim and they fit forever. I had them on wiggle worm when she was under 5lb (And they werfe a bit bulky then but not by the time she was 7lb) and they fit early bird till she trained at 3.5 and 34lb

Elspeth · 12-27-2013, 10:37 AM

Kawaii's are excellent as overnight diapers. I use prefolds and covers, but I think for newborn-3ish months you need the smaller prefolds if you're going that method. I've heard excellent reviews about GMD. I bought my prefolds from CottonBabies.

I like the pocket diapers for the same reasons.

I tried a layer of fleece over the prefold before too, and I wonder if that trick might work better for smaller babies that don't pee as much? I tried it for DD a few months ago and it didn't wick anything, but she's a heavy wetter so...

12-23-2013, 11:57 AM	#1
tnaallen Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,775	Best 0-3 month dipes that are affordable? I've always come back around to fuzzi bunz perfect size for their fit and ease. I've never been a fan of prefolds in a cover, or one size bulky diapers. however, affordability is key this time, so FB's are out. I did get some Kawaii's cheap ($5 each new with inserts) through a friend, but they are bulky and I'll use them later. Soooo..... I think I'm looking more towards fitteds with simple covers. Maybe bummis whisper snap (or something similar...I'm just not familiar with this type of thing). What are your suggestions? ---------- Post added at 10:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:46 AM ---------- Oh! What about the Green Mountain Workhorse? ---------- Post added at 10:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:50 AM ---------- I remember... I think why I liked pockets vs fitted is because I felt that the pockets had the inner lining that pulled away wetness, whereas with fitteds they are just wet up against the skin. Therefore making for more rashes. __________________ Amy Life Partner to Mom to 1/2004, 7/2006, Baby boy 6/16/08-6/20/08, 4/2010, 2/2014

12-23-2013, 01:30 PM	#2
itzj Rose Trellis Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,856	Re: Best 0-3 month dipes that are affordable? We did a combo of tiny prefolds and flats with covers until they could fit in out bumgenius. I tended to line them with some microfleece for overnight. I hate the wetness too. Then I use the prefolds and flats to stuff the pockets because I hate microfiber inserts. __________________ Jenny infj wife to E loving her little queeny DD 2008 and tiny turtle DS 2012

12-23-2013, 04:28 PM	#3
HuggaBuggaMommy Moderator in Arts & Entertainment, Babes in Arms, Little Explorers, Single Mamas, and Vegetarianism & Veganism Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,060	Re: Best 0-3 month dipes that are affordable? LOOOOVE the GMD workhorses! My favorite bitty babe diaper. __________________ Christa I did a thing: Narratology, an ethical product social enterprise where all profits are donated to charity. Oldest, 19 Middlest, 10 Youngest, 7

12-23-2013, 07:08 PM	#4
Radosny Matka Rose Garden I am so blessed! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: somewhere between sane and crazy Posts: 26,923	Re: Best 0-3 month dipes that are affordable? I have a random mix of pocket dipes. My very favorites are sun baby diapers. They are very reasonably priced. __________________ Sara Wife to Love of my life 8/98 Momma to my precious children: N 17 years, P 13 years, O 5 years! Remembering our babies: 12/98 9/99 12/09 1/17

12-24-2013, 10:18 AM	#5
Rugayatu Climbing Rose Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,163	Re: Best 0-3 month dipes that are affordable? We did prefolds and covers here, too, but I have heard nothing but raves about GMD workhorses. For itty bitties I always lay fleece in the diaper against their skin to help with the wetness issue. I just bought some scrap fleece on clearance and cut it in strips - worked great! I used Bummi super whisper wrap and super bright last time, this time I also have some thirsties duo size 1s, prowraps and a couple other misc. that I was gifted. Can't wait to try them on my newbie, hopefully in the next couple of days! Come on, baby! __________________ Erin INFJ wife to hard-working cowboy DH ~ 6/5/2005 mama to sweet and spunky DD ~ 9/2/09 squishy and serene DS ~ 1/12/14 and my angel baby ~ 1/8/2008 "The work we do is only our love for Jesus in action." ~Mother Theresa

12-24-2013, 11:42 AM	#6
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 19,553	Re: Best 0-3 month dipes that are affordable? I love my flats, they are trim and they fit forever. I had them on wiggle worm when she was under 5lb (And they werfe a bit bulky then but not by the time she was 7lb) and they fit early bird till she trained at 3.5 and 34lb __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 18 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is ten and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is six. How do I suddenly not have any little girls!

12-27-2013, 10:37 AM	#7
Elspeth Rose Trellis Hold on tight and pretend it's a plan. Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,590	Re: Best 0-3 month dipes that are affordable? Kawaii's are excellent as overnight diapers. I use prefolds and covers, but I think for newborn-3ish months you need the smaller prefolds if you're going that method. I've heard excellent reviews about GMD. I bought my prefolds from CottonBabies. I like the pocket diapers for the same reasons. I tried a layer of fleece over the prefold before too, and I wonder if that trick might work better for smaller babies that don't pee as much? I tried it for DD a few months ago and it didn't wick anything, but she's a heavy wetter so...

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