Diaper Swappers

lindsayncadence · 05-14-2006, 11:20 PM

I have a few fitted and love them except that they are soo cute then i put an udly cover on them grrr also have a few pockets and aios....

I would like cute cover ideas and aslo what do you stuff your pockets with i got a pocket and never even thought about it so i put two gerber cloth things (burp rags that are diapers) folded them and put it in the pocket and had no leaks but is there anything easier?? also my dd is skinny and wears medium dipes but some leak just at the legs any help with that???

mommyof2girls · 05-14-2006, 11:30 PM

What pocket are you using? Maybe a small would work? FB are pretty good with being able to get a snugger fit around the legs and waist!
I stuff pockets with either the free microfiber inserts, or with a microfiber towel that I get at Target!

We tend to go coverless a lot! (only while at home though)

mommy2zander · 05-14-2006, 11:49 PM

Don't really know what to tell you about the fitteds issue... I made a few fitteds & felt sad about covering them up also! As the pp said you can go coverless at home...

As far as pockets, you can use hemp (which is a little more trim, but generally a lot more costly!) or you can use microfiber (which you can purchase at target, walmart or sams (they have the best deal & you can shop there without a membership as long as you pay the 15% markup & even then, it's still the best deal) These towels folded in thirds & stiched around the edges make great economical inserts!

As far as leaking, are the diapers previously used? And are they being put on tight enough? Leaving the leg opening too large can cause leaks. Another cause of leaks is not using polyester thread when resewing them after fixing elastic or not drying them on high to seal up any old holes for original threads.

GrowingUpMad · 05-15-2006, 05:24 AM

I to am new to cd but I found that I hate the boring covers over the darling fitteds. I'll probably just go coverless at home. I do search for the darling covers and I have found a ton!! Mostly Wigglewormbottoms and some WAHM ones.

For the pockets a preemie or infant prefold works, microfiber towel (found in automotive dept.) or you can order some from a lot of mamas here.

With the leaking I would say to check the fit, too loose or to tight could cause that, If they are used then you may want to spray a bit of waterproofing spray around the legs. I have not dealt with this one yet so you may want to ask a few expierences mamas.

Minniebees · 05-15-2006, 08:09 AM

You just need to find cute covers! Wool is cute, and it can be their pants/shorts for the day as well, which is nice. Also check out My Precious Baby by April, she has cute covers pretty cheap. She is making me some custom painted covers, too. She is super nice to work with. Check out her day to Night AIO instock section to see some of her cute painted covers. www.mypreciousbabybyapril.com They're only $16!

Namaste · 05-15-2006, 09:10 AM

Sounds like we have the same structured children. I use FBs with the MOE inserts and never have a problem. She's long and lean. I also like Swaddlebees with the microterry insert. I don't like hemp inserts with either diaper as to me they are too heavy, but I think I'll use them as a double stuff when she gets older.

Hillbilly Bunny · 05-15-2006, 11:00 AM

I love DuckyBuns inserts for my pockets. They are super trim and absorbant

I like BSWW covers and Airflow covers. Those are two I think are dependable IMO

ChurchPunkMom · 05-15-2006, 12:49 PM

I have lots of adorable fitteds. We go coverless alot at home. For cute covers, I go with Wiggle Worm Bottoms or Strawberries N Sunshine - best prices and great covers!

lindsayncadence · 05-16-2006, 12:51 PM

dont the fitteds leak w/o covers? also i have a fleece cover and i put it over a fitted and it leaked???? soo confused and also can ppl give me links to sites with cute covers

05-14-2006, 11:20 PM	#1
lindsayncadence Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 2,713 Ratings: 32 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	new to CD I have a few fitted and love them except that they are soo cute then i put an udly cover on them grrr also have a few pockets and aios.... I would like cute cover ideas and aslo what do you stuff your pockets with i got a pocket and never even thought about it so i put two gerber cloth things (burp rags that are diapers) folded them and put it in the pocket and had no leaks but is there anything easier?? also my dd is skinny and wears medium dipes but some leak just at the legs any help with that???

05-14-2006, 11:30 PM	#2
mommyof2girls Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 137 Ratings: 10 Feedback: 92%	Re: new to CD What pocket are you using? Maybe a small would work? FB are pretty good with being able to get a snugger fit around the legs and waist! I stuff pockets with either the free microfiber inserts, or with a microfiber towel that I get at Target! We tend to go coverless a lot! (only while at home though) __________________ Mommy of 2 beautiful girls!

05-14-2006, 11:49 PM	#3
mommy2zander Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: moorhead,mn Posts: 1,307 Ratings: 145 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: new to CD Don't really know what to tell you about the fitteds issue... I made a few fitteds & felt sad about covering them up also! As the pp said you can go coverless at home... As far as pockets, you can use hemp (which is a little more trim, but generally a lot more costly!) or you can use microfiber (which you can purchase at target, walmart or sams (they have the best deal & you can shop there without a membership as long as you pay the 15% markup & even then, it's still the best deal) These towels folded in thirds & stiched around the edges make great economical inserts! As far as leaking, are the diapers previously used? And are they being put on tight enough? Leaving the leg opening too large can cause leaks. Another cause of leaks is not using polyester thread when resewing them after fixing elastic or not drying them on high to seal up any old holes for original threads. __________________ Jennifer, mommy to zander, 5/30/04 & maddie, 7/8/07 & lizzie 10/01/09 born at home, breastfed, cloth diapered, co-sleeping, gently disciplined & loved Cleaning out the closets! New Cloth Wipes & Embroidered Shirts $6/dozen & /shirt!

05-15-2006, 05:24 AM	#4
GrowingUpMad If everyone was the same the world would be a VERY boring place. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,716 Ratings: 299 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: new to CD I to am new to cd but I found that I hate the boring covers over the darling fitteds. I'll probably just go coverless at home. I do search for the darling covers and I have found a ton!! Mostly Wigglewormbottoms and some WAHM ones. For the pockets a preemie or infant prefold works, microfiber towel (found in automotive dept.) or you can order some from a lot of mamas here. With the leaking I would say to check the fit, too loose or to tight could cause that, If they are used then you may want to spray a bit of waterproofing spray around the legs. I have not dealt with this one yet so you may want to ask a few expierences mamas. __________________ Dawn, proud mama to Finn (11/23/10), Sully (2), Lilly J (4) Madison (8) and Alex (15). Head over heels in love with my hubby Jim

05-15-2006, 08:09 AM	#5
Minniebees Registered Users Formerly: Mom2two Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Dreamin Posts: 8,321 Ratings: 42 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: new to CD You just need to find cute covers! Wool is cute, and it can be their pants/shorts for the day as well, which is nice. Also check out My Precious Baby by April, she has cute covers pretty cheap. She is making me some custom painted covers, too. She is super nice to work with. Check out her day to Night AIO instock section to see some of her cute painted covers. www.mypreciousbabybyapril.com They're only $16! __________________ "There are places I remember, all my life, though some have changed. Some forever not for better. Some have gone and some remain. All these places have their moments with lovers and friends I still can recall. Some are dead and some are living. In my life I've loved them all." John Lennon ~For my dad, whom I will miss dearly.