Fitted Cloth Diapers Work Great for Newborns
Use a Cloth Diaper Cover like Bummis with Kissaluvs Size 0
Nov 23, 2008
Fitted diapers with cloth diaper covers are easy to use and less expensive than other cloth diapering methods. Kissaluvs are snap fitteds that are especially good for newborn babies.
Using fitted diapers with cloth diaper covers may appeal to parents who:
- Are the primary caregiver.
- Are willing to teach caregivers the system.
- Have a medium-sized budget.
- Are interested in sewing their own diapers.
- Have light to heavy wetters.
- Want an effective night system.
- Need speedy drying time.
- Are willing to sort laundry, snap together diapers and use separate covers.
- Are looking for a pull-on, snap off (POSO) cover option.
What are Fitted Diapers?
A fitted cloth diaper is made of an absorbent material and requires a cover. Fitted diapers are made of materials such as hemp, sherpa, cotton knits, flannel, bamboo or velour. They may have snap-in soakers or there may be extra layers in the middle for absorbency. Prefitted diapers are prefolds that are sewn into contoured fitted diapers with closures. Both use snaps or hook and loop to close, and both require a separate cover. Fitteds can offer organic cloth diaper options. Most fitted diapers are more expensive than prefolds and less expensive than pocket diapers and inserts.
Choose a Cloth Diaper Cover
There are several cloth diaper cover options for fitted and prefitted diapers. Wool, polar fleece, vinyl, nylon and polyurethane laminate (PUL) covers all work well. Bummis and Proraps are very popular styles of cover that work well for newborns and older babies. POSO covers are available in several brands. Having the option to unsnap the cover is a welcome feature when changing a messy diaper.
Wool diaper covers offer a more stylish alternative. Wool covers can be extremely expensive when they are custom made and hand-knit. Old wool sweaters can be sewn to make wool covers. This is an easy and lower cost option for parents who would like to try wool. It is best to start with a used or recycled wool cover before placing a custom order. Using wool soakers and longies (pants-style covers) is not hard, but there are some rules to learn beforehand.
Challenges with Fitted Cloth Diapers
There are a few things for parents who are considering using cloth vs. disposable diapers to think about when choosing fitted cloth diapers and prefitteds. Since many fitteds have snap-in soakers, there is an extra step to assemble the diapers before using. This isn’t too hard when a single style of fitted is used. Matching multiple snap-in soakers to fitted diapers can be a challenge. But it is crucial to unsnap them prior to washing: Snaps can become broken if washed with soakers attached.
Try Kissaluvs Size 0 for Newborns
Some brands of fitteds are sold with specific sizing while others have one-size cloth diaper options. Kissaluvs diapers come in a range of sizes. Kissaluvs size 0 are very popular for newborn babies. The newborn style has a snap-down section to keep the diaper from rubbing the baby’s belly button. They are available in natural or dyed colors and various weight ranges.
The Motherease™ One Size (MEOS) snap fitted diaper is another popular fitted diaper. MEOS are made of cotton terry and available in organic cotton. These diapers can be used from 8 to 35 pounds. A snap-in soaker increases absorbency while speeding drying time. New MEOS cost $12 and up. Tinkle Traps are prefitteds that are customized from prefold diapers. Customers can send their own prefolds or the company can provide them. The price is based on the type of customization requested.
Fitted and prefitted diapers can take a lot of the guesswork out of using cloth diapers. Fitteds can be jazzed up with stylish cloth diaper covers that do not sacrifice absorbency. Parents can cut costs by sewing their own fitted diapers and cloth wipes. Properly cared for cloth diapers can be resold to regain some of the initial investment cost of buying cloth diapers.
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