If you love prefolds, it’s hard to imagine anything better than those soft, fluffy and absorbent diapers. But add a touch of bamboo, and you just might have something nicer. In fact, I definitely prefer our bamboo/cotton Diaper Rite prefolds to regular cotton. Because many of you shop at Diaper Junction using my affiliate link (for which I am extremely thankful!), I have been able to use my commissions to purchase some Diaper Rite bamboo prefolds to test out and share with you today. My friends at Diaper Junction were also kind enough to send me one in the newborn size and the large size for comparison, since we currently don’t have those in our stash.
Diaper Rite bamboo prefolds come in packs of six, and start at $13.95 for each pack. The fabric content is 55% rayon from bamboo and 45% organic cotton.
Here are the measurements after being washed a few times:
Newborn/Extra Small (natural stitching) – 11×12 (suggested weight is 6 to 12 lbs)
Small (purple stitching) – 12×13.5 (suggested weight is 8 to 18 lbs)
Medium (green stitching) – 14×16 (suggested weight is 14 to 30 lbs)
Large (orange stitching) – 16×17.5 (suggested weight is 26 to 40 lbs)
The most noticeable jump in size is when you go from small to medium.
Here are the different sizes of bamboo prefolds trifolded inside a one-size Diaper Junction cover. When the prefolds were used this way (laid in a cover and not pinned on a baby), I found the sizes corresponded best this way:
One-size cover on smallest rise setting: use extra small prefold
One-size cover on medium rise setting: use small prefold
One-size cover on largest rise setting: use medium prefold
The large or toddler size Diaper Rite bamboo prefold extends a bit from the front of the cover, even when it’s completely opened up. At close to 18 inches, it’s pretty long. You can fold it down in the front but it will create some bulk.
Tip: If you are planning to primarily Snappi, Boingo or pin these prefolds on your baby, you might want to buy the next size up, so you’ll have extra fabric to pull up and around the waist. I primarily trifold ours in a cover, and small works fine for Ingrid, who is actually 11 months old but small for her age. In this picture, where the diaper is pinned on, she’s actually in a medium.
A diaper fastener grips the bamboo/cotton blend fabric with no problem.
Erik is 2 years, short and slender, weighing under 30 pounds; the medium is perfect for him trifolded in a cover, and I think he can wear these until he potty trains so we won’t need to buy the larges. So just keep in mind that your toddler might not necessarily need the “toddler” size. By the way, Erik is wearing his bamboo prefold under a NEW COVER from Diaper Rite – it’s a brand new print – dark blue with a colorful outer space theme! This new print is available now in several Diaper Rite products, and more stock is on the way.
Flats and AIO diapers have been working so well for us that I wasn’t using prefolds much at all….until I started testing these. Now I’m using them just as much as the flats! I know old-fashioned cotton is nice, but can’t deny the appeal of these bamboo-blend prefolds. They cost a little more than regular prefolds, but not that much. And I have found they are softer and more absorbent than standard prefolds. Really! Ingrid can nap in her small bamboo prefold, but not a regular cotton one. Erik has a medium overnight with 1 cotton Diaper Rite doubler or a large alone. So basically, that’s a night-worthy diaper for less than $5, proving you don’t have to spend a lot to find a night time solution.
Another bonus: these prefolds have no tags. Diaper Rite stamps the brand on them instead.
Care is very easy: I wash with my other diapers in our HE top loader. It does take a full cycle for these to dry completely.
If you are itching to see what bamboo prefolds are like, or want to add MORE to your baby’s arsenal, there’s a giveaway! One reader will win a 6-pack of Diaper Rite bamboo prefolds – choose your size (subject to availability). This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents. Good luck! GIVEAWAY CLOSED
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I would love some large prefolds!
What would you recommend for a thick legged baby? Seriously, all her chunk is in her thighs. I’ve never used cloth before, but I’m wanting to start and I want to do it right.
I have a post all about diapers that work well on chunky babies! http://www.zephyrhillblog.com/2013/07/the-best-cloth-diapers-for-chunky-babies/ – Anne
How do you care for bamboo prefolds? Is it any different than the organic cotton? And just for the record size medium please and thank you.
My wash routine is the same: pre rinse, hot wash with detergent and 1 extra rinse. Thanks for entering the giveaway! ~Anne
I think medium would work, but lo growing so fast, great review, love to see sizes after wash next to cover.
I would most likely get a medium prefold… but a large is tempting for extra absorbency at night!
I love the small prefolds we’ve been using the same size for 12months! We may need the next size up if we won but they are just amazing!
I’d love mediums. Do they Snappi the same as cotton?
Yes, I’ve pinned them just fine with both Snappi and Boingo
I would love the small prefolds!
Would love to win some small profiles for my rainbow baby coming in December!
It took sine tube, but prefolds really grew on me. And the bamboo/cotton blends hold SO much! My baby girl is just about ready for mediums!
Oh dear. *some time
I think I would go with size medium, our little one is getting so big so quickly!
If I win, I’d like the medium size for my little guy.
Size medium would be great and we love bamboo prefolds compared to others. So soft and silky to the touch. I would much rather have that on my bum any day!!!
I would love to try the smalls on my next little one!
How do bamboo blend prefolds hold up in hard water compared to cotton prefolds? We have super hard water. If I won, I would probably pick out the size small prefolds; we would love to give them a try!
We tested our water and it’s moderately hard. I’m able to get these profiles good and clean as long as I’m doing a long hot wash and a little bit more Tide or Arm n Hammer than the bottle recommends. We’ve been using for about 3 months and I haven’t noticed any wear.
Thanks!
I absolutely love everything diaper junction! Amazing quality for affordable prices. My kiddos are actually wearing their bamboo prefolds for nighttime right now.
Thank you for the chance to win!
I’ve been really wanting to try the bamboo prefolds!! If I win I’ll have a hard time choosing a size, for my newborn due in Sept or 2yo.
Medium. My three month old is almost 14 lbs
Medium. My three month old is almost 14 lbs
I love prefolds. My little super soaker can fill up a cotton one though. I’m slowly making the switch to bamboo and hemp.
I LOVE prefolds for the newborn stage, so I’d probably go with smalls (so I could Snappi them on my next baby initially, then later use them trifolded and then as a booster when the baby is *sniff, sniff* a toddler!)
To even think about your newborn growing up is not allowed!
Thanks for doing a giveaway! Expecting twins, I would love some large prefolds.
Oh, congrats twice over!
We’ve been borrowing some prefolds and the time is about up on the borrowing. Initially I didn’t think I’d like prefolds& covers but have found I really love them! These would be perfect to help build our stash of prefolds before the borrowed ones have to be returned! I believe the small or medium size would be great for us!
i would love medium prefolds
My baby girl is only two months old, but she’s fairly big. I’d probably go with mediums for longevity sake.
We would get large, because we fasten them with a snappi and my son is growing up fast! (still in diapers, though). I’ve never tried the bamboo, as the prefolds we have are Bummis made with organic cotton. These look really comfy.
I think I’d get the size small :}
Does the smallest size work well for a newborn? I tried to use prefolds when my son was a newborn, but they were too bulky. Maybe a smaller size would work better?
We don’t have a newborn right now, so I was only able to measure the newborn Diaper Rite prefold and try it out in a newborn cover, which it fits in just fine. Have you considered preemie prefolds? I have used those before, in the first week or so. -Anne
Are these as soft and trim as their bamboo flats are? I’d love some smalls to try
We have the bamboo flats and the profiles are slightly trimmer. Both are silky soft though.
I’d love the small size, as I donated MOST of my prefolds last year. Oops!
That was sure sweet of you, though!
I’ve always loved using prefolds when my kids are newborns! But I’ve never tried bamboo ones….I’d love to try them! We’re expecting baby number 3, so I’d love to try something new
I had these in newborn size, and they were great! I’ll be needing a medium now!
I would love some small prefolds for baby girl who is due in October!
I love bamboo prefolds over cotton because they are softer and more absorbent for my heavy wetters. Your review is super helpful to see the sizes on actual babies and in covers. I also primarily trifold into covers, snappi’ing around can be so much work!
I’d pick medium.
I think I would choose the medium prefolds. I only have cotton prefolds now, and I would love to try bamboo to see if I notice a big difference.
We would go with size Medium prefolds. I would love to win these, we haven’t tried bamboo yet!
Baby #1 is due in November, so I would love some small prefolds!
I would love to win the small size prefolds for my baby due in february!
I would love to try these! It’s one type of cloth dipe I’ve not tried before
I’ve been wanting to try some bamboo. I would pick smalls for my baby due in Sept.
Mediums!
I’d love to get some large prefolds to add to my stash. Having two littles in cloth means my prefolds are getting used pretty hard! I have cotton now but I’d love to try some bamboo.
I’d definitely get the newborn size if I win. When I started my stash (before E arrived) I thought I’d save money by getting one-size covers and small prefolds, but after seeing how huge they are on my itty bitty beanpole (never mind the fact that half of them don’t even fit!) I learned the error of my ways. Sized diapers are the way to go (for us at least).
Ièd choose the medium size DR prefolds – these would be our first prefolds in our stash!
When I first started cloth diapering, about 5 months ago, I didn’t care for prefolds with covers. I now love them, especially bamboo prefolds!
I would LOOOOVE to try the large ones!
I would love size small. I can’t wait to try these!
The medium prefolds would be perfect!
Wondering if anyone has an opinion on these versus GMD Cloth-Eez brand. Pretty much interchangeable?
Small would be great for me (My baby actually, not me!). My little guy (or girl!) is due in December!
I would love large ones!
I would love these is size medium!
Jamie Spray
I love prefolds and covers with my newborn, find it very easy and fast-drying too! I have some bamboo-blended inserts for AI2s later but haven’t tried them yet. I’d love bamboo/organic cotton blended prefolds in the larger sizes (like small or medium) too, so thanks for the review!
Thanks for the feedback about the prefolds on a newborn!
I love these prefolds. The newborn size fit snappi’d around my daughter until about 10 lbs. the smallest fit best now and still fit under the Diaper Rite newborn size covers. I loved the price and now love the performance.
What are the dimensions after washing/shrinking?
I’d love to try the extra small or small size dependingon the answer to the Q above!
Hi Ashley, the measurements are in the review.
Oh! Awesome! (Thought these were the dimensions unprepped…..sorry!) Guessing a size small would work best for us then given that we have bigger (9lb) newborns.
Ashley, it’s ok! I often skim through blog posts and easily miss things. Glad you figured out the size you would need! ~Anne
i would choose the small size, thanks for the review
Please delete Anne!
Got it deleted! LOL
I would pick extra small prefolds to share with my sister for her newborn and then my next baby.
It’s so nice when a company takes the little details into account- liking stamping on the label so it isn’t scratchy!
I would choose the small. I have wanted to try prefolds.
I believe size medium will work
I recently just fell in love with prefolds! I’d choose medium.
I think the medium would be best for us. I love using prefolds tri folded in a cover. that has always been our go-to. they are so easy to use and clean. how much would you say they shrink?
The measurements in the post are after they are washed. I would say they shrank 10% or so.
I think I would need size medium, I have 22 lb 2 year old. Do you think that would work?
Sounds right to me!
Would love some small sized prefolds, and thanks for introducing me to this brand. I will definitely be checking them out whether I win or not!
I actually wouldn’t know if I would pick some extra small or small. We are going to attempt to CD#2 from day 1 vs. at 6/7months old!
I think I would choose medium or maybe large. I’m not sure lol. I love diaper junction and the diaper rite products! I haven’t tried their prefolds though.
We would love mediums. We use small and large cotton prefolds, so I am interested to see how mediums would fit and the bamboo/cotton blend intrigues me.
If I won, I’d choose size small prefolds, most likely
Small
Never thought I’d love prefolds the most when I started cloth diapering!
I absolutely LOVE their Bamboo prefolds! I got some large size earlier this year for my super soaker and they are amazing! I was very surprised and pleased at how much more absorbent they were than the regular cotton ones. I would probably get the size medium ones.
I think the medium sized prefolds would be best for us.
Large size! Our big girl is ready for them finally. Diaper Rite covers are our favorites! ♡♡♡♡
I think I would prefer size small. Thanks for the giveaway!
We’ve done mostly flats with covers as well, but I’ve heard such good things about prefolds I’d love to give them a try! Our little is almost 6 months now, so I’m guessing a medium would fit her just about right trifolded in a cover.
I would like large prefolds
My baby’s not even born yet, but I think I’ve become a cloth diaper addict! So many moms love their pre-folds…and they’re so versatile. I already have quite a few in the smaller sizes, so I’d probably get some mediums for when he gets bigger.
What a fabulous review!!! I have their small cotton prefolds and love them. I have their bamboo flats and I’m just not a flats girl. I just ordered another pack of medium cotton prefolds because I love to wrap them!!!
I would love to try the bamboo prefolds!
We would love to try size large!!!
We would love size mediums! Thanks for the contest!!!
I would love to try the small Or medium
Thanks for the wonderful reviews! They are so helpful, especially since you have kids of different ages.
We’d love the medium size- thank you!
After reading your review, the medium sounds like the winner for us!
I’d pick medium prefolds
I would love to try the mediums. My daughter is 6 months old and alsonvery chunky through the thighs.
I love these diapers!!! I got some for my toddler but would love some smalls for baby #3!
I would love to try some prefolds and covers. I’ve only used pockets and would love to try new things
my 11 month old 23 lbs and 30 inch little boy is a super heavy wetter and we need to find something to work better at night
I would like the medium sized prefolds please.
I think the medium size would work great for us.
I would need Mediums for my daughter.
Medium prefolds are the best, IMO. They would work great for stuffing pockets too!
I’d love the large prefolds!
The medium size it what my little guy would need!
I want medium prefolds
I would love some medium prefolds!
I would love any size from newborn to large. I have a newborn coming any day now and a 16 month old. I can always use them!
I hear such great things about bamboo! I would love to try these out!
I’ve always wanted to try the bamboo ones because I only know cotton. I would get the large size. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
i would love to try these in a small!
If I won I would definitely pick the large size. We are just getting into prefolds and I think these would be amazing!
I’d love the medium size… thank you for the chance to win!
We love bamboo! They are the only
Prefolds I really like and we love bamboo flats! We would get size mediums for my 17lb 4 month old if we win
My first kiddo is on the way and planning to cloth diaper. I am loving the idea (and price!) of prefolds + cover method! So if I won, I’d choose the newborn size!
Thank you so much for this blog post. The pictures help a lot in seeing the differences and your models are just so darn cute.
Awww, thanks, Katie!
The medium and large do not look that different in size… am I just seeing things? its not a bad thing just curious?
Nope, you’re not just seeing things! There is only 1.5 inches difference between the newborn and small, and between the medium and the large. The biggest size jump is between small and medium; the difference there is about 2.5 inches. ~Anne
I’d love to have these in a size medium!
I’d get newborn size since I’m due in October.
I’ve been debating trying these since I love my GroVia bamboo prefolds so much. I add them to my cart and chicken out each time. Glad to know they meet with your approval. I would love the mediums.
I would start with newborn size
I would love some size newborn
Size small for my new little squish! I loved bamboo prefolds after my son started soaking through cotton in less than 20 minutes!
I would love to try the small prefolds! LO should be here any day now!
Great advise! I would love to try this method of cloth diapering
I would love size small. I’m still in the research phase for our first which is soon to arrive. I’m excited at the thought of using cloth diapers!
Size medium!
I’d love to try the medium of these! Prefolds have always been our favorite…and having been through three babies, some of mine could use replacing!!
We’d love the medium sized prefolds! Between my 13mo son & baby girl due in August I think they would be the best fit for our family
I would choose an extra small or small because I would like to use prefolds and flats when we have a second child.
We would love the large prefolds!
I would get the med ones.
Love your detailed reviews! I think I would go with a newborn or small prefold for baby #3 due in a few months
We currently use Osocozy prefolds; however, we love diaper junction. So I am very interested in buying these prefolds because we also LOVE our DiaperRite covers. I am curious the absorbency difference between bamboo and cotton. We have only used unbleached cotton. Hoping bamboo will have better absorbency!
I think I would choose the medium size. We have some small ones, and they’re very useful still!
I just gave birth to my first child so I am new to cloth diapering! We are using prefolds and covers and would LOVE to try these out in a medium! I also have a question: what is the difference between prefolds and flats? I just heard of flats, but don’t know anything about them. Thanks!
Congrats, Amelia! A flat diaper is simple a big flat piece of fabric. You have to fold it to either pin on your baby, or lay in a diaper cover. They are absorbent and the easiest kind of diaper to get clean (just one layer of fabric). ~Anne
I think I’d try the extra small. Our little one is only two weeks old and a bit small (6lbs). I have some of the diaper rite cotton prefolds in size small, and although they work well, they are still bit bulky on her. Then when she gets bigger, the prefolds will make great inserts for the covers!
I would pick medium because I figure I can just scrunch it up for smaller rises, and then I’d only need one size.
I would pick small prefolds.
I would take the largest prefolds.
Large or medium would be perfect for my baby!
I’d love to try the medium size pre-folds!
I would choose size medium!! I love bamboo prefolds
Would love to try these in medium for my little chunk!
I would want the medium ones.
I would love to try these! Medium size would work for my son!
I was going to ask about wash routine for Bamboo, but you already answered that. Thank you for the details about the bamboo prefold sizing. From what you said, I think my son would be good with the medium as well. I’d love to try these prefolds!!
I would like to try the Larges
Love that adorable cover your little one has on! We will definitely have to try diaper rite’s brand! If I win, I would love to get the large prefolds!
I might get a size small! By the way that cover is too cute!
Hi Anne!
I’d really like the medium. I appreciate your review, very helpful. Do you still recommend diaper liners for cloth diaper safe bum creams?
I would say it depends on the formulation of the cream, and the type of diaper you are using. I have found it’s a bit tougher to rinse out things like beeswax and lanolin from pocket diapers and other “stay dry” styles, even though beeswax and lanolin are purported to be “cloth diaper safe.” Also, zinc oxide is generally ok, but some mothers have found it leaves faint stains on diapers. Again, this depends on the way the zinc is incorporated into that particular formula. Unless you’re using something really simple like an olive oil or coconut oil based ointment, it wouldn’t hurt to use a fleece or flushable liner. ~Anne
I think I would get the large prefolds! I’m just now starting to get into prefolds. My son wears mostly pockets and aio. I’ve heard many great things about prefolds though. Good luck everybody!!:)
I would get either medium or large
I’d love to win the medium ones. My little one is growing too quickly!
Currently diapering our second child in prefolds, and loving it!
Thanks for the review and the chance at the giveaway! If I should be so lucky as to win I’d like the size medium since I’d want to use the tri-folded with my toddler.
We’ve never tried prefolds. I used to find them intimidating but totally could handle them not. We could use some size smalls.
Would love to try the medium size.
I LOVE the no tags! I would need a size medium for my 3.5 month old chunky monkey!
These are bigger than the brand of prefolds I already have…which is great because I have big babies! I could get Medium and be good for the rest of the time my littles are in diapers! Thanks for the opportunity!
I would pick small size!!! Also, to the moon is so darn cute!!? Thank you for the chance to win!!!
I would choose medium prefolds.
I would love to try some bamboo prefolds! Small size here
Thanks for the review! Would love to try the smalls.
I think I would get the green, medium sized prefolds. I have to snappis, but I haven’t used them with the prefolds; I stick to the trifold. I need to venture out hahah
what would you start out with knowing you’ll have a newborn?
It would depend on the estimated size of your newborn, although I know that’s hard to guess. The extra-small should work, at least for a few weeks.
I would love some in size small or medium!
I’d need a large…sadly my day trained daughter is still not able to stay dry at night.
I’d love to try medium or large. We have newborn size and I loved them for the newborn stage – but we are still using them padfolded at 6 months and 20 lbs mainly because my husband likes them. I really should get some bigger sizes
This might convince me to try them.
Great review! It’s nice to see all the sizes for comparison! We would love to have some size smalls to try, I wonder if they would stay softer with our hard water than cotton?
I would love to try bamboo prefolds! My “working-on-it” pre-potty trained toddler is a biggie baby and some of those sized inserts I have just aren’t quite covering our bases. My 5.5 month old is a biggie too! 20lbs. I think I’ll need the toddler sized ones!
We have used 100% cotton prefolds for almost six years straight, on three babies, and they are our favorite foolproof, leak free option. We have never tried the bamboo variety!
I am working on switching my stash to prefolds. I would like size medium.
I would love some medium prefolds!
I currently have cotton prefolds in size small and need to size up! Have been really wanting to upgrade to some nice soft bamboo as well!
New baby on the way and I thought we were done so I have absolutely nothing! I would love to get these! I CD’d the other 4 too!
I would love to try small, my baby is not due till Sept but have already started buying diapers. This is my 3rd baby and I loved cloth for my first two