https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 11:18:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-so-many-options#post-36856 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:38:04 +0000 MsMamaBear 36856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went with bumGenius b/c they were well reviewed. I love them. Easy to use as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-so-many-options#post-36851 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:35:25 +0000 heffalump 36851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I figured out my priorities in a diaper, and one of the biggest was it had to be easy to use or else my hubby wouldn't go for it. So I did lots of research and decided on bum genius all in one, one size. I thought it would be easier to have one kind rather then a bunch of different kinds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-so-many-options#post-36838 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:13:50 +0000 pelikila 36838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I knew I wanted to do pockets because it was more likely that a daycare would accept them if they were as similar to disposables as possible. If you are still unsure, I'd highly suggest you go to a brick and mortar store that has a good selection and go feel them and play with them. The local store I go to also does a cloth diapering class/talk one saturday a month and those are helpful too. If you don't have a store within a reasonable distance, consider doing a cloth diaper trial that will provide you with many different options for you to actually use on your baby. Stores like <a href="http://www.diaperdaisy.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.diaperdaisy.com</a> and <a href="http://www.jilliansdrawers.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.jilliansdrawers.com</a> (as well as a number of others) have trials and rentals. I've done a rental for the newborn phase and would totally do it again - so easy! I also would highlly suggest a trial. I'd also suggest you spend some time going through websites like Dirty Diaper Laundry's New to Cloth page (<a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/cloth-diaper-information/" rel="nofollow">http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/cloth-diaper-information/</a>) or Padded Tush Stats (<a href="http://paddedtushstats.com/" rel="nofollow">http://paddedtushstats.com/</a>) has a short video that goes through the basics (there are lots of sites that do this so lots of resources). Once you figure out what kind(s) of diaper(s) you want to do then start researching. Maybe look at the reviews posted on Cloth Diaper Finder (<a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/cloth-diaper-finder/" rel="nofollow">http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/cloth-diaper-finder/</a>) and see if that helps. Or come back here and list your maybes and let those of us that cloth diaper weigh in on our thoughts for those diapers. You may find that as your baby grows what you like may change. I use different diapers for different needs. During the day at daycare I keep it simple with one size pocket or AIO diapers like Fuzzibunz, Applecheeks (this is actually a sized diaper), and BumGenius. At home I like sized diapers and my current favorites are Itti Bitti D'Lish SIO (snap in one) and Applecheeks. For nights I like fitted diapers with covers and prefer TotsBots Bamboozle and Thirsties Fab Fitteds with Blueberry covers. I've even changed what kind of inserts I use on some of my pocket diapers. </p> <p>If you do decide after you buy and use your diapers and you find that isn't what you want, there are lots of forums to sell or trade your cloth diapers so don't get disheartened if you think you've made a mistake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cloth-diapers-so-many-options#post-36781 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:53:46 +0000 Beyond2 36781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been researching diaper options just to get an idea of what is out there and OMG there are so many options! How did you start? Is it better to start with a bunch of different styles and then go from there? It seems like that would add so much extra cost to an option that is supposed to save money... </p>