I am planning to slowly start purchasing some Green Mountain Diapers fitteds for our baby who is due October 1st. I have heard really good things about them, and like that they are natural fibers. We are planning on using wool covers.
My question is whether to get the fitteds with snaps or without. Snaps seem like they would be easier (especially for DH and grandparents/sitters), but I have heard that using the ones without snaps with a snappi gives a better fit. Any experience or advice??
nectarine / 2821 posts
I think maybe get some of each? I had the snaps and I liked them for newborn stage! I didn’t have them for larger sizes but I don’t think you can go wrong with GMD!
kiwi / 500 posts
We use Bumgenius elementals, and I love the snaps. This is our third year using the same set with two different babies, and we've never had a snap break or had a problem with fit.
apricot / 420 posts
I loved their fitteds and I did not buy the snaps because I'm super cheap. I felt like I got a good fit with snappis and they were easy to use without snaps. I agree with MRSBUBBLETEA that it might be a good idea to buy a couple of both and give them a try. Cloth diaper fit is really such a personal thing.
persimmon / 1111 posts
We strongly prefer snaps. I hate snappis and normally don't bother with them on my snapless (I just close the cover.
Both work well for all sizes. I use them under a thirties cover and love them. I'm sure you will too!
cherry / 174 posts
@JMOM: We will probably end up doing this.
@Pollywog: Awesome, that makes me feel better!! I would rather get snaps for ease of use, glad to hear they fit well for you!
After reading everything, I think I am going to start ordering some newborn and small sizes with snaps. I will get one or two snapless in both sizes just in case we end up liking those better, and we can make a decision when it's time to go to size medium. Thank you all for the advice!
persimmon / 1310 posts
@greencraftycello: I have a set of the newborns and a few smalls. I am offering them to a friend, also due in October. But if she doesn’t want them, we should talk!
persimmon / 1310 posts
I bought snapless, but I wish I got snaps. Turns out I didn’t want to deal with the snappi, especially at night, and my husband didn’t even know how to use it. I ended up just putting the cover over it without closing the fitted.
persimmon / 1095 posts
I have a couple of their diapers and get the snaps, way easier to use for daycare, husbands, etc. I've never had an issue with fit. I ordered half a dozen newborn ones to use with the baby I'm having in August and did all snaps with those as well.
kiwi / 617 posts
I bought some just for overnight use, and bought two of each. Beause we used pockets w/ snaps during the day, the snaps made the most sense for us. We did like that the no snaps allowed for a more customer fit, but overall it didn't end up being that important for us.
If you haven't yet, check out Fluff Love University and their facebook page Fluff Love and CD Science and Fluff Love Photostream. These have been a lifesaver on asking all kinds of questions, and seeing pics of different kinds of diapers.
Welcome to the fluff butt world, its great!!
kiwi / 745 posts
@Iced Tea: you can buy a pair of snap pliers on Amazon for like $15 and add snaps to your existing diapers!
persimmon / 1111 posts
@greencraftycello: if you haven't already ordered, I recommend adding 3-4 XL prefolds. They make the best changing pads. I use them all of the time.
cherry / 174 posts
@jennlin821: Thank you, I will definitely check that out!
@Pollywog: That’s a great idea, thanks!! I did not order yet, but will add those to my cart.
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