NOTE: This post has been updated as of December 2018 with more diaper cover reviews.
We’ve now tried over 27 different diaper covers on our newborn babies. Using a cover is one of the easiest and most economical ways to diaper a new baby. Anything can work as an insert – newborn prefolds, small flats, and inserts made of microfiber, hemp, bamboo or cotton.
Luludew Diaper Cover: Available mainly through diaper services, Luludew has always offered an affordable, practical line for families. Their wrap-style newborn cover, available in aplix and snaps, starts at just $10.99. Handy features include snug double gussets at the legs and a snap-down rise that allows you to shorten the cover so it can fit under the cord stump.
I like the soft, flexible PUL fabric that Luludew uses, and their prints are super cute. I would rate the aplix quality as fair/good; it will start to wear and curl back, but will still be functional for perhaps one more baby.
The fit and style of this cover is very similar to the Sweet Pea cover, with just a little more room to grow. Wish I had bought more than one because this has really turned out to be a favorite! You can shop for Luludew diapers and covers with free shipping at Fluff & Familia.
Cloth-eez Wrap, Size 1: Sold by Green Mountain Diapers, the Cloth-eez Wrap is simple, practical and very affordable at just $10.99. It’s available in white only, which I kind of like for the pure, simple look. With full coverage in the rear, it works great with prefolds, flats and fitteds, even with boosters added. The flaps at front and back not only hold inserts in place, but they allow the soft knitted side of the waterproof material to touch your baby’s skin. I love the soft, pliable PUL that Green Mountain uses; it feels really nice compared to other brands. Camille (eight pounds at birth) fit into size 1 from the beginning, which should work for an average or larger newborn; there’s also an actual “newborn” size cover which works for preemies and newborns under 7 pounds.
You can purchase Cloth-eez Wraps exclusively from Green Mountain Diapers.
Imagine Newborn Cover: I first tried this cover on Erik; he was a small and skinny newborn and 7 pounds and change. The fit around the legs just wasn’t snug enough and I put the cover in storage. I’ve seen some reviews that say it won’t work for babies under 10 pounds but that’s not true. Mary Kate and Camille, 9 and 8 pounds respectively, were able to use it from the beginning. The Imagine newborn cover runs big; I know of some families who are still using for babies 6 months or older. It has extra snaps in the rise so you can size up after the newborn phase.
The cover is very simply designed and has no extra features beyond the double gussets around the legs. I’d love it if there were some flaps inside to hold trifolded diapers in place, but we’ve only had a one blowout so for while using this cover. It comes in a LOT of color and prints options and is only $10.50 with free shipping at Nicki’s.
I love using this cover overnight with a Geffen prefold and a doubler. It holds Camille all night!
Wink Diaper Cover: There are two sizes of covers available at Wink – this one fits 4 to 18 pounds. There are a lot of different features including front and back flaps inside, back elastics, double leg gussets and 4 rise settings. This cover will grow with your baby long after the newborn phase is over, making it a really good buy.
You can read my full review of the Wink cover here. They retail for $11.99 each at Wink Diapers and you can get 20% off ANY purchase at Wink using my exclusive code ZEPHYR20.
Diaper Rite Newborn Cover: This cover has double leg gussets and flaps inside to hold prefolds, flats or inserts in place. The waterproof PUL used in Diaper Rite styles is always very soft and pliable. The wings have a lot of stretch in them, a feature I love in a cloth diaper. The entire cover is finished with a nice foldover, stitched trim around the wings and leg openings. IThere is only a single set of snaps on the wings, making it quicker to fasten on a newborn.
In this picture, Mary Kate is just under 9 pounds and 20.5 inches long. If your newborn ends up being smaller/skinner than Mary Kate, it’s very easy to get a tighter fit at the waist, thanks to the crossover snap. This, in turn, will also tighten up the leg openings for you. We’ve had zero leaks with this little cover, and there’s one more snap on the rise to let out as Mary Kate grows. At $8.95, it is a fantastic deal at Diaper Junction.
The Diaper Rite newborn cover fit Mary Kate for about a month; if you have a bigger baby, check out the Diaper Rite newborn AIO – it fits a lot longer. You can read my full review of both with more pictures here.
Nicki’s Newborn Pull-On Cover: If you are using bulkier prefolds or fitteds on your newborn, or are looking for a really breathable cover, the Nicki’s pull-on diaper is a real bargain. And it comes in TONS of color and print choices. The design is very simple; one lightweight layer of PUL with elasticized waist and legs.
If it looks really puffy to you, well, that’s kind of how pull-on covers fit. They are made to be roomy enough to work over any type of diaper and also allow for a lot of airflow. All you need to worry about in terms of fit are the leg openings and waistband. I’ve had mothers ask me “Is it hard to get on and off of a newborn?” Surprisingly, not really. You’ll likely spend more time pinning on the prefold or snapping on the fitted. This type of cover is super easy to clean and dries in a snap.
It’s only $6.95 and exclusively at Nicki’s.
Nicki’s Newborn Cover: I tried both the snap and aplix versions and found that the snaps give a more snug fit at the waist, so keep that in mind if you are anticipating an average or smaller newborn. Either way, both styles have a lot of room to grow past the newborn phase – easily a couple of months or more.
There are inner flaps inside if you prefer to lay your flats or prefolds inside instead of pinning. Double gussets at the legs are another nice feature. Oh, and you have scads of color and print options – at least 20 or more!
This newborn cover is only $10.00 for solids and $10.50 for prints, and found exclusively at Nicki’s.
Blueberry Mini Coverall: I’ve always been a huge fan of Swaddlebees and Blueberry…when the budget permits. Finding a Mini Coverall on sale for newborn Ingrid was a real treat, and I was as happy with the way this cover fits and performs as I have been with our Swaddlebees Capri covers (reviewed below). I love the cute prints, the double snaps at the waist, the durable PUL (nothing gets past it!) and the soft double leg gussets. Thanks to the adjustable rise it fits from about 6 to 18 pounds. This cover works well with prefolds, flats and newborn fitteds. You can find Mini Coveralls at Nicki’s and Diaper Junction. I hope to add another to my stash very soon!
Econobum Newborn Cover: This budget cover from Cotton Babies comes in plain white PUL (the same type used in Flip and bumGenius), but you can choose from a lot of different trim colors. It comes in snap or velcro closure (UPDATE: it only comes in snaps now). The waistband dips down slightly to accommodate the cord stump, but with Ingrid it didn’t really make a difference since the cover’s rise was pretty high. To keep the cost low, this cover does not have double gussets, which I really do like to see in a newborn cover because of their tendency to produce a lot of loose, runny stool. Other than the high rise, it fits well, especially around the legs. You can find it for just $8.95 at Cotton Babies and Amazon.
Assunta Tiny Cover: Several mothers recommended the budget covers from the Assunta Store to me. They are Americans living in China who are ministering to orphans and abandoned children; through the Little Flower project they financially support their mission. The “Tiny Tuckable” PUL covers start at just $6.69; however, I do want to note that shipping is via Air Lift and can be upwards of $7.00, depending on how many covers you order. I found my “yellow stars” PUL cover on a diaper swap site. I was really pleased with the quality for the price. The PUL is soft but sturdy. The cover has a flap in the front for tucking inserts, it has double gussets and the wings are reinforced with an extra layer of PUL. Plus, there are extra rise snaps so it will adjust and provide more room as your newborn grows. I had one problem with the way it fit; when the waist is fastened snugly and just where I want it, then the leg openings are too tight and will leave marks. The only way to remedy this is to loosen up the waist a bit. With a boy, this might cause leaking out of the front, but Ingrid wets more in the back of her diapers so it hasn’t caused a problem yet.
Bummis Super Whisper Wrap: This is a very popular newborn wrap because it’s durable and affordable. It’s made of three layers: waterproof laminate “sandwiched” between two layers of poly knit. The drawback is that it feels thicker and stiffer than other waterproof covers. The poly knit can also get damp more easily meaning you might not get as many uses out of it before washing (as opposed to other wipeable covers). At around $14 it’s not exactly a “budget cover,” but it is reasonably priced and you get to choose from a lot of cute prints. I wish the rise were just a bit shorter on Ingrid, but it still fits well overall. It gives great coverage over prefolds, flats and fitteds. You can find them lots of places, including Nicki’s, Kelly’s Closet and Diaper Junction.
Bumkins Newborn: I like the smooth, soft PUL used on this cover; double snaps on the wing are also a nice feature. Bumkins offers a lot of cute prints as well. But this cover was a bit roomier than I expected for a newborn; there was quite a bit of extra material and some saggy areas. The crotch is also pretty wide. Although there are a LOT of snaps on the waistband, you don’t have to use them all to get the diaper to stay put. The flap inside is a nice feature as are the extra snaps on the rise so your baby can wear it more than just a few weeks. Because of the roomy fit, it easily accommodates prefolds, flats and even bulky fitteds. You can find Bumkins newborn covers at Thanks Mama and Nicki’s with free shipping.
Motherease Airflow XS: Although this is the smallest size you can buy, it swallowed up Ingrid so I ended up selling it. I’ve heard the Rikki Wrap might run smaller, so that’s an option to try if you are a fan of Motherease. This is a lightweight and very simple cover with double snaps at the side and a wipeable interior. You can find Motherease diapers at Nicki’s (covers ship free).
Swaddlebees Capri, Size One (pictured first from left): You all know how much I love Swaddlebees diapers. Wish the prices were a little lower, but I have to admit they are well worth the extra dollars. Our newborn cover is no exception. I LOVE this cover for the same reasons I love the size two Capri’s we use for Susanna and Samuel – the PUL is soft but extremely durable, the double row of snaps on the waist delivers a snug fit with no sagging, and these covers easily wipe clean to re-use. The leg and waist casings are very soft. And this trim-fitting cover does well over bulkier fitted diapers, too. Plus, Swaddlebees has a HUGE collection of colors and prints! UPDATE: Swaddlebees are no longer made; check out the Blueberry newborn covers instead.
Sweet Pea Newborn Cover (pictured in the middle): I admit…I’ve been using this cover more than any other I bought. Completely fell in love. I ordered TWO more within a week! It’s simply the best-fitting cover in our entire stash – tiny, trim and so so cute! I’m SO glad that Sweet Pea introduced newborn covers last year; I have always been a huge fan of the one-size Sweet Pea covers. And the newborns retail for under $10.00. Aplix is the only option offered and it’s fine by me. That means it’s quick to get on and off and ensures a perfectly snug fit. I’m not worried about the fact that aplix wears out faster than snaps; this is a newborn cover and will only be used for a short time; it will still be in great shape for the next baby! This is a trim cover and works best with newborn prefolds and flats, not fitteds. You can find Sweet Pea newborn covers at Diaper Junction and Kelly’s Closet. They are just $9.95!
Rumparooz Newborn Cover (pictured third from left): Although the fit around Erik’s waist and legs is snug, there is just way too much bulk with this cover for me to love it. In the photo you can see how much extra fabric there is, especially compared to the trimmer Swaddlebees and Sweet Pea covers to the left. I would bet this cover performs better on bigger/chunkier newborns, and the adjustable rise means it will fit past the newborn phase, but it just wasn’t one of my favorites. The Rumparooz newborn covers retail for $10.00 over at Diaper Junction.
Buttons Diaper Cover: Buttons now has three sizes of covers – newborn, one-size and super. We were actually able to use the one-size cover for our average size newborns (see photo of tangerine orange diaper below). For Mary Kate, we tried the newborn version for the first time (pink diaper below). Buttons covers are made of soft, smooth and very durable waterproof PUL, and each has a cute embroidered button on the back. Features include double gussets, a wipeable interior and a VERY affordable price tag of $11.50 and up. Unlike the other sizes, the newborn cover has two sets of snaps at the waistband. This is a trim cover and works best with small Buttons inserts, newborn prefolds and flats (not fitted diapers). You can buy directly from the Buttons website (they also sell wipes, wet bags and coordinating inserts) and get free shipping if your order is over $75.
In the picture below, Mary Kate is just under 10 pounds and is wearing the diaper snapped up to its shortest rise setting. She still has some room to grow at the waist.
Best Bottoms Diaper Cover: This is the other “one-size” diaper I’m using on Ingrid. The rise is higher than the Buttons cover, but I love the sturdy double layer of PUL, the double gussets and the adorable prints! I’m glad we won’t have to pack away this adorable Pink Giraffe print when Ingrid grows bigger. Granted, because of the higher price tag ($16.95), I only have a few Best Bottoms in my stash, but they are especially great for nighttime. Nothing gets past this cover and it’s roomy enough that I can pack it full to keep her leak-free all night long (even with a few nursing sessions in the mix). The rise is noticeably higher than a typical newborn cover (which is another reason I mainly use it overnight). I also like that Best Bottom covers are made in the USA from USA-sourced materials. You can find them with FREE shipping at Nicki’s Diapers (sometimes they have seconds sales with discounted covers).
Thirsties Duo Wrap, Size One: This is an extremely popular cover for newborns and smaller babies because it is lightweight, economical and adjustable. There is an extra set of snaps on the rise so your baby can wear it past the newborn phase. Erik started out kind of skinny, so there was some extra bulk in the rear and hips, however it fit snugly around his waist and legs, which is where the rubber meets the road when it comes to mess containment. When he was wearing something really bulky like a squishy fitted, this cover fit better so it’s definitely very accommodating. That comes in handy when you’re adding a doubler to your newborn prefold or flat, too. And I do like that Thirsties offers both snap and aplix options. Being one of most popular brands on the market, you can find Thirsties covers at most online cloth diaper shops. You can buy them with free shipping at Nickis and Sweetbottoms Baby.
Thirsties Diaper Cover, Size XS: I liked this Thirsties cover a lot, too. It’s a sized cover, so we got XS for Erik and it fits very nicely around his skinny waist and legs. It also retails for less; brand new it’s $11.50 versus $12.75 for the Duo Wrap at Nicki’s and Kelly’s Closet. The sized Thirsties covers also have gentle double gussets – these are great for keeping leaks at bay, even around my newborn’s little bird legs. I like the aplix version because it takes mere seconds to wrap around my son, and it holds in prefolds just fine without pinning. It also works great over fitteds.
ProWrap Newborn Cover (pictured first from left): This is a lightweight cover with no bells and whistles. A true economy cover and a good choice for families that are on a budget and aren’t choosy about prints or colors. I didn’t really like the huge aplix tabs on the waist, but I guess that’s a cosmetic complaint; it didn’t affect the performance. The value for the money can’t be beat; in fact, they are on sale right now at Nicki’s Diapers for the bargain price of $6.65.
LiteWrap Preemie Cover (pictured second from left): I was told these run a little big so we purchased the preemie size. However, I found that the waist actually runs small, even with the back elastics; I could barely fasten it around Erik’s waist and he’s not chunky. But the rise runs big; it was much higher than our other covers. For these reasons, I found this cover didn’t do well with most of our fitteds; I couldn’t get everything covered. My gripes aside, though, I do know that these are a very popular budget cover and fit many babies well. You can also find these at Nicki’s Diapers, but they are only available in white. LiteWraps retail for about $8.50.
Baby Monkeys Newborn Cover (pictured third from left): This is a really cute little WAHM cover made of PUL with foldover elastic trim. The fabric is lightweight and trim-fitting with double snaps at the waistband. They start at just $5 each. Overall I’m pleased with this cover and use it quite a bit, especially since the inside can be wiped clean to re-use. It’s big enough to hold in prefolds and fitteds. Note: Baby Monkeys is defunct. UPDATE: Owner Tibeca Yao now operates under the name “Organics by Ti,” and has discontinued making covers.
Little Bear Bums Newborn Cover (pictured first from left): Another favorite! I want to order some more in the small size for Erik when he outgrows newborn. This is the only fleece cover that we tried and I love it. Little Bear Bums uses microfleece which is soft and smooth, and finer than other fleece covers/soakers. And the natural color is so lovely. We haven’t had any issues with wicking or leaking. I’m totally sold on these cozy little covers. What could be more perfect for keeping a newborn warm and dry? These beautiful WAHM covers start at just $8.50 in the Little Bear Bums online shop.
Tiny Tush Perfect Fit Cover XS (pictured second from left): NOTE: This is different from the Tiny Tush One Size “Mini” Diaper Cover which I will post a review of the next time around! Two of the things I like best about the Tiny Tush cover are the soft elastics and soft waterproof material. Thanks to Erik’s bird legs in the very beginning, I noticed some gaping around the leg openings. Adding more “stuffings” inside the cover helped with fit. With snap closure (vs. aplix) you might also notice the wings curl back as in the photo, but that’s an aesthetic issue. As Erik fattened up this cover fit better and better, but it certainly sufficed in the early days. For my next baby, I’m going to try aplix closure next time around. Tiny Tush sells their Perfect Fit cover for $11.95; another newborn cover called the Mini is also available and more rise settings and retails for $16.95.
Bummis Super Brite Newborn Cover (pictured left and top): And yet another winner! I also ordered two more of these because we love them to pieces. Besides our wool cover (below) this is the only other one I dared to use at night. The PUL is thick but not too stiff. You might be wondering why we didn’t try the Bummis Super Whisper Wraps; this cover appealed to me more because it’s lightweight and has inner gussets AND the exposed PUL on the inside means you can wipe it clean. The Whisper Wraps have a knitted PUL that gets damp. But some moms like this against their baby’s skin better; it just comes down to preference. The Super Brite has nice stretchy wings for getting a perfect fit and really soft and snug leg casings. Nothing escaped this cover! The only flaw, and something I just cannot seem to troubleshoot, is that if Erik wore it for a while, the waistband would curl inward, leaving the white velcro strip to scratch his tummy. Very annoying, so if anyone has a way around this let me know! You can find these for $13.50 over at Kellys Closet.
Bummis Super Lite Newborn Cover (pictured bottom right): For $11.00, this is Bummis’ most economical cover. And it’s gotten great reviews. They are trim and cute and very lightweight. There were two small problems I encountered: the aplix strip is so wide and long on the waistband that it sometimes directly touches the skin on Erik’s thigh, causing red marks and irritation. I tried angling the waistband and wings upwards to avoid this, as Bummis suggested, but the problem persisted. But I know most moms haven’t had this issue. It just goes to show that even the most popular covers don’t always work for every baby. I should also mention that because it’s such a trim cover, it doesn’t completely cover some of our fitted diapers. But I love everything else about this cover, and I think as Erik fattens up the scratchy velcro issue will go away.
Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover: This is a beauty and completely reliable day and night. I love that we rarely have to wash it because every mother of a newborn baby could use more time, right? Wool is breathable and naturally antimicrobial and not hard to care for at all. In fact, we did not even have to lanolize it first before using and haven’t had any issues. I love that this wool wrap has easy aplix closure. It works great paired with our Organic Caboose fitted, as well as with prefolds. It features fold back laundry tabs and is made in the USA. Another thing I love about wool? Like fleece, it can also keep your baby warm and not just dry. Amazingly, when summer comes, wool also keeps them cool because it’s a breathable, natural fiber. Pretty sweet! Organic Caboose is very reasonably priced for a high quality wool cover and is just $30.99 at Little Spruce Organics. (You can get 15% off with my exclusive blog code ZH15.) This is an investment you will pat yourself on the back for time and time again. It’s generously sized, too, and baby can wear it past the newborn stage. If you’d like to read more about cloth diapering a newborn with wool, check out this great blog post at Little Spruce!
AppleCheeks Envelope Cover, Size 1: AppleCheeks are such cute diapers and they have a unique look all their own. Plus, the inside is constructed like a pocket diaper with a wide “envelope-style” opening, which means you can choose to stuff inserts inside or just lay them in the cover. Our AppleCheeks fit great on Erik and came with two insert options – a trifold bamboo insert and a microterry insert with red edges. I absolutely love the bamboo insert – it’s soft and supple and thirstier than a standard prefold. The microterry insert is on the longer side so you have to fold it down to fit a newborn. To get a good fit on bird legs you can pull the wings up at an angle on either side of the hips (which tightens up the leg openings). AppleCheeks are higher on the price scale at $19 each. The diapers are adorable, well-fitting and very soft and comfy. You can find AppleCheeks diapers at Kelly’s Closet and Diaper Junction, and with free shipping at Sweetbottoms Baby.
Weehuggers Cover, Size 1: The look and fit of a Weehuggers is very similar to the Swaddlebees Capri, and like the Capri you can purchase either a size one (6-18 pounds) or a size two (15 to 35 pounds). The Weehuggers have handy inner gussets and flaps at the back and front to better hold inserts in. Weehuggers are made in Knoxville, Tennessee and come in 12 adorable colors and prints. I love the contrasting trim on this cover, and it’s very soft on Erik’s waist and legs. The double snaps on the waistband work great to get a nice and snug fit. I like that pretty much any fitted diaper will fit inside this cover, but it’s not bulky at all. The one thing I don’t like: the flaps inside are a knitted fabric (instead of PUL) which gets saturated when the diaper inside is soaked. UPDATE: Weehuggers are no longer made.
This is great information, and cute model! I haven’t had to cloth a newborn so don’t have a favorite but I will definitely be trying a few of these!!
I LOVE the Baby Monkeys! What an awesome deal! Just purchased two and will probably order a few more of your recommendations as well! 🙂
Thanks so much for picking up some of Tibeca’s wonderful covers! They are so cute and such a great deal!
I would love to try Swaddlebees for when my baby girl is here in March. The prints are so cute!
I like the Apple Cheeks envelope cover. I’m into neutrals and natural stuff.
Little Bear Bums Newborn Cover is the one I would most like to try!
I loved the Bummis Super Lite Newborn Covers with my newborn. The Sweet Pea covers are really adorable, too!
I really like the Applecheeks one. Looks like it has a good fit and I like that brand 🙂
Sweet Pea Newborn Cover, seems to look like it fits the best and it would be the first I would like to try.
Although we havent cloth diapered a newborn yet, we absolutely love our AppleCheeks. And have actually just bought baby number twos first cloth diaper a couple days ago which was an AppleCheeks envelope cover.
My favorite is the Bummis Super Brite Cover.
I’ve never tried it but the Sweet Peas cover looks really nice. I’d also like to try the Capri as it looks to have some get features and cute prints, too.
I am in love with Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover
Bummis snap cover has always been a favorite of mine, but I would be willing to try any snap cover.
I like the sweet pea newborn cover you mentioned
I love the applecheeks cover!
I have not tried most of these covers for newborns since I didn’t start cloth diapering my son until he was 3 months old. I absolutely love Thirsties Duo Wraps and Applecheeks too, I have one of each in my stash and really wish I had more! I would love to try the Sweet Pea and Bummis Super Brite Covers for my next baby though!
I never tried any newborn clothes yet, new baby due in a couple months. Heard good things about Apple Cheeks thou.
I absolutely love reading your posts and little Erik is so adorable! I think my favorite would have to be the Sweet Pea cover, even though I have never used one, I still like it over the others!
I used Bummis Super whisper wraps for my newborn and loved them.
Love to try bum is super brite newborn cover!
I would like to try the XS thirsties cover!
I have not cloth diapered a newborn yet but am most excited about trying my Thirsties XS and my Bummis Super Brite NB covers on our little girl due in March! I currently use and love the Thirsties Duo Wraps as well!
Since baby isn’t here yet, I don’t have a favorite, but I will certainly be buying some other newborn covers based on this review. Thanks for the great info!
I loved the Bummis Super Brights when our daughter was a new born and would recommend and use them again.
All of these look cute but it might just be Erik… he is an excellent model!
Sweet Pea Newborn Cover is cutest to me but I feel like the apple bottom looks like it is likely to be the best !
I haven’t cloth diapered a newborn (yet!), but I loved applecheeks on my first even as an older baby. I also have a Bummis nb cover I’m excited to try
i never heard of Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover look beautiful id love to try those (:
I’ve never cloth diapered a newborn, but I love the look of the Baby Monkeys and Sweet Pea covers!
Wow so many to choose from! I really like the ones that look soft, have velcro, and are not too bulky. And for newborn diapers they should be really cheap! I like the selections you reviewed!
The Baby Monkeys newborn cover seems like it would be perfect for our needs.
Love the swaddlebees, I love that owl print!
Looking forward to finding out what our favorite is when we are able to meet our newborn!
The applecheeks is an adorable diaper.
The Thirsties Duo Wrap is the one I want to try
Ok, so i’m saving this article for a later date to reread. I’m leaning towards applecheeks, actually, i think if i was making a shopping decision right now it would be applecheeks.
i love the LiteWrap Preemie Cover
My little girl is due in March, but almost decided to come this past weekend (pretty scary). I hope to cloth diaper as soon as possible when she comes and I will have to give these a try!
Love me some wool!!!
AppleCheeks Envelope Cover, Size 1 in yellow is super cute!!! I am expecting in just 7 weeks, what a treat to get some newborn diapers.
I have to wait a few more weeks before I can try out cloth diapering a newborn but the Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover definitely looks like something I could use.
I would like to try the apple cheeks for my lo due in July!
I’m interested in the Caboose Wool cover!
So many cute covers! When my little guy was a newborn, we used and loved the Thirsties Duo wrap (which wasn’t even on this list!) He was so big when he was born (9lbs 6oz), he didn’t fit into newborn sizes! We used the SuperBrite covers for about a week, but they were tight to begin with…
Hi Katie! The Thirsties Duo Wrap is actually the first one mentioned in the post, right at the top. We liked it, too! Thanks for entering – Anne
what is diaper is in the very first photo? the first mentioned is the thirsties but thevery first photo isnt thisties.
It’s actually a GroVia newborn AIO diaper, Farrah. One of my favorites! ~Anne
I really like the Bummis superbrite or baby monkeys.
I really like the Organic Caboose newborn wool diaper! Wool is out of my price range right now, so I can’t buy one to try it out myself. However, I will live vicariously through you and your adorable baby. =)
I haven’t tried any of these covers on a newborn, I have a Thirsties size 1 that I used on my daughter. I am looking forward to trying a sweet pea cover!
I love the thirsties duo size 1 covers and am hoping they work well b/c that is what we have for baby #2 in June. 🙂
These pictures are all adorable!! But, as for the diaper covers i think my favorites are the Thirsties XS diaper cover and the sweet pea diaper cover. These pictures were so helpful! I am pregnant and have never cloth diapered a newborn before, so when it comes time to buy diapers I will definitely be referencing this 🙂
Would have to say hands down, owl print in aplix. 🙂
Sorry, forgot to mention that was a prowrap cover 🙂
First things first- Erik is just precious! He’s a seriously adorable little guy. Second, this is a great review! I’d love to try the Sweet Pea or Applecheeks covers- they look like they fit great and are super cute. Thanks for showing so many great brands!
Awww, thanks Keara!!
I’ve never had an opportunity to try any of these covers, but I’ve heard great things about Thirsties and Swaddlebees!
Would have to say hands down, owl print in aplix. :-)With the little bear bums newborn cover, can you reuse that cover with inserts or prefolds if it is fleece? Since it cannot be wiped clean without PUL I would assume not. It is very cute though.
Yes, you can reuse the fleece cover if you change before it gets wet. And honestly, even with a tiny bit of dampness, I’ve reused it. The fleece dries out again super fast, pretty much within an hour.
I liked the Swaddlebees – super cute print, too!
I like the Sweet Pea, Baby Monkey and Bummis in that order:)
The sweet pea newborn cover is definitely the one I would try. Looks like a great fit for a newborn, and I’m with you that aplix for a newborn diaper is fine since it won’t be used as long.
What great information complete with the pictures!
Thank you, Jodie! A picture truly is worth a thousand words!
My favorite is the Bummis Super Brite cover!
I like the Swaddlebees Capri cover! I would love to try those on baby #2!
The AppleCheeks Envelope Cover, Size 1 is my fav that you reviewed. I like that they are Canadian and I also like the look and fit of this cover the best. They also have some great colors and patterns.
I think the Applecheeks would be one that I’d try, after reading your reviews.
Sweetpea cover looks adorable and fits great! I have all OS diapers but would love to try newborn cloth for my next one.
Great post! I’ve been using AIOs in trying to find something to fit my little one’s little legs (that’s where we’re having our leaks) Your post and reviews are making me consider using covers and trifolds as a possibility! My favorite one….Bummis Super lite! I just picked up some fleece AIO from HH and love them!!!
I’ve used and liked the Bummis cover, and a few others, but that one was my favorite. Planning to get a few more for my LO due in April.
I think the AppleCheeks has an added level of cuteness with the ruffles at the top and your review makes it sound great but I cannot say it is my FAVORITE, I like too many of them! It just stands out with the adorable ruffle look!! 🙂
I agree – the first time I saw an AppleCheeks the cute little ruffles caught my eye. Definitely unique!
I haven’t tried the thirsties duo yet, but I loved their sized covers with my girls. I liked my prowrap covers when my daughter was itty bitty.
i’ve tried the Applecheeks and Bummis Super Brite and love both.
I love the swaddlebees! They were great for a newborn, but I have also loved the Thirsties as well. I like the Thirsties for the price. I so wish swaddlebees could be a little cheaper. I love their owls!
I love the owls! I have to let you know, that if I win, I’ll be sending the newborn cloth diapers to my brother and sister-in-law – they are expecting their first soon! 🙂 Although it is very tempting to keep them for myself in case we have another baby! 🙂
We’re ordering Thirsties Duo Wrap covers for our first baby.
I like the gussets on the Thirsties cover!
We love our thirsties covers, but would love to try a wool cover.
I’m so glad you wrote this post! I’m due in 12 weeks and have a decent stash of newborn all in ones, mostly used, but recently was thinking maybe I should get a few covers but was confused after reading some reviews. I love all the pictures and think I’ll get a few Capri and Sweet Pea covers!
Glad it’s been helpful, Jennie! I bet you’re excited about the little one coming and all those cute diapers you’re saving up! Anne
Thank you for the nice review. We are thinking about using newborn CD with our next baby and it is nice to see what the difference is in the variety. I am a huge fan of the swaddlebees! They have the cutest patterns. The bummis super bright also sounds like something we would try as well.
I like the Thirsties XS diaper cover.. thin, not too pricey and no velcro to come undone!
I loved Thirsties Duo wraps on my newborn! But I have 8lb. + babies so they fit very nicely from day 1. 🙂 I actually just ordered another one from The Joyful Giraffe for baby #3 coming in July! 🙂 I would like to try other covers and diapers this time around, but I’m not sure how brave I want to be about newborn covers, since my babies also gain crazy amounts of weight from day one (the baby who has lost the most thus far lost an entire ounce! and was almost a pound heavier than she was at birth at a week old!). Needless to say they aren’t in NB sized covers for very long, so I like that I can use the Duo beyond the little little stage. I have an Applecheeks to try this time around too, I’m pretty excited about that!
I haven’t officially taken the cloth diaper plunge but seriously considering it for our next baby due in April. Not exactly sure what we will use yet but after reading these reviews I would really consider the Baby Monkey Newborn covers. I like the price and that there are a variety of colors to choose from. I also like the snap closure. Thanks for posting the price and the links. This is so overwhelming to me but seeing the options with a lot of information along with the pictures was helpful.
There is definitely a lot of info out there, and so many choices. I agree it can be overwhelming. Glad my post was helpful, and if you ever have any questions just use the Contact Me link above! Anne
I’d love to try the Organic Caboose wool cover. Something about the PUL ekes me out so I’ve been sewing up my own wool covers for my little human due in March.
We’ve always been Swaddlebees fans. Love Apple Cheeks too. Somehow I’m always in love with the least affordable options, much to my husband’s annoyance.
I didn’t put cloth on my daughter when she was born, thinking it would be too hard dealing with cloth diapers and a new born. But after reading your reviews in these super cute covers makes me wish she were tiny again!
Im a woolie for sure but I do like the cuteness and fit of the sweetpea cover.
i like the bummis super lite best!
I like the apple cheeks the most and would love to try them!
I like the looks of the swaddlebees capri because it looks little trimmer.
I am just looking into CD I will be having my little bundle in July.
I love the Bummis Super Brite best.
I love the Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover! I wasn’t aware that they even made wool covers that small! 🙂 Something to look forward to when we have our next!
little bear bums
The sweet pea and applecheeks both look really cute. Lots of options!
I am stuck on wool! Because if the price, I plan to make a lot of my own covers but it’s always nice tonhave a couple tried and true like Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover! Thanks for the post!
I love the organic caboose newborn wool cover! I wish I could talk myself into splurging on one!!
I have been doing a lot of research and have heard great things about the thirsties xs cover, but would also love love the baby monkey!!! might go check out their site now 🙂
My favorite is the thirsties duo wrap. I have really been wanting to try those.
I have a new baby coming in Aug. and have been trying to research different covers. This makes it so much easier to have it all in one place.
I’m a fan of swaddlebees but the applecheeks also look really cute
That Sweet Pea cover is adorable! I have never paid any attention to those before, but I am going to take a second look now. They are a great fit! And oh my gosh, my aching ovaries!
Great information! Due in 6 weeks, and learning all I can about CD!
I love the bummis! I have one in a large and in the small it looks so good on Erik! Great post btw, def got a lot out of it!!
I wish I would have seen this review before I bought some covers! I like the look of the sweet pea and baby monkeys covers. I have a swaddlebees capri (size 2) for my 18 month old son and it seems bulky between the legs. I bought a couple RaR covers for my newborn and I hope they won’t be too bulky. I love the look of Applecheeks but they are pricey.
I’ve never cloth diapered a newborn, but AppleCheeks was the first brand I tried when my baby was 3 months and I LOVE them! The fit is great and they lasted a long time! Almost until she was a year old on my skinny girl!
This was such a great amount of info on so many brands. We are gearing up to cloth diaper our second and looking to build up our stash. I just bought a few sweet pea wraps and was wondering how they would perform. Prior, we mainly used Thirsties and Bummis.
I am so excited that I found this review! I’m due in June with a boy and love all the pictures you provided along with the reviews. I’m currently CD my 11 month old and am finding that the diapers we have used aren’t necessarily the ones I want to use with my newborn. I’ve noticed that using covers and prefolds provide the best fit for my chunky girl. I’ve been using WolbyBug OS covers but want to switch to something I can wipe clean (the WolbyBug covers have flaps on both ends so you realistically can only use them once before washing).
I can’t wait to try out some of these covers. My favorite so far is the WAHM Monkey’s. I just added some of them to my baby registry. I really like the sleek, non-bulky look of them! And the price is amazing! Thanks for taking the time to share this with us!
I really like the applecheeks or the sweet pea, which is funny because I’ve been looking around to build a newborn stash for baby #2 and didnt even see or really know those covers! Thanks for posting this!!
I didn’t use cloth during the NB phase with my son, but I plan to next time around! The Sweet Pea covers look awesome.
I have no experience cloth diapering a newborn yet but if I had to pick one based on the review I would love to try the Baby Monkeys Newborn Cover.
I personally liked Bummis Super Brite Newborn Cover …I have not had a chance to try any newborns yet because my I started with my 19 month old but I am pregnant and will start in April 🙂
Baby is due in two weeks and based on feel and look alone I love the Swaddlebees covers. Excited to try everything out!
Can’t wait to try the Baby Monkeys and Little Bear Bums. Always happy to find recommendations for things I haven’t tried yet. We had a very limited newborn stash for baby #1, so I’m happy to stock up for baby #2.
This is really helpful, as I am about to CD my 4th, but I think this is the first time I will be successful for the newborn stage. I am definitely interested in the Sweet Pea and Applecheecks and am even more excited about my wool and fleece!
I like the Bummis Super Lite
I love the Baby Monkey!
I’m a sucker for aplix (because of the better fit) when they’re small so I would really like to try the Sweet Pea cover! I’m also interested in the Thirsties Diaper Cover and the Bummis Super Brite…. Gotta get shopping! 🙂
I like the Bummis Super Brite Cover.
I really like them all, so I can’t pick just one!
I like the baby monkeys newborn cover
I love the organic caboose nb wool cover, looks super cozy too
I LOVE the ruffly look of the Applecheeks cover, but you’ve made me want to go ahead and splurge on a Swaddlebees Capri or 2 🙂
Not having tried any newborn covers yet, I’d say I am most likely to try out the Thirsties Duo Wrap, Size One. The sizing has room to grow, it has snaps and if I see it right there is a snap for the umbilical cord.
AMAzing Review! I would love to try Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover and many more on our little one in less than 5 weeks.
i’m obsessed with wool and wahms right now. i’d have to pick either the wool cover or the wahm cover. altho i do have thirsties and the prowraps here but haven’t used
I love the thirsties cover!
Great info! The Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover looks so cozy comfy. My newest LO will be one month old on 1/28 so I’m back in the CD world and LOVE IT!!!
My favorite is the Bummis Super Lite.
I like the ProWrap Newborn Cover, especially the one on the left side 🙂
Great info! Love having all of these in one review! I recently added Duo Wraps to my registry for my first, but may take another look at the sized ones now-want to make sure the newborn size will last til the one-size fit though, so may still go with Duos, but definitely hook & loop to get the best fit!
I like the little bear bums cover
Swaddlebees or Bummis!
New to the cloth diapering so looking forward to all of the fun and learning lots 🙂
Love the Sweet Pea Newborn Cover!
Ilove this post! Very informative! My favorite are the Rumparooz Newborn Covers! They are adorable!
i would love the owl one i am just loving owls for babies right now:)
I love this review!! J us t ordered a few different brands to try on my little one but the grovia are the current winniner in my house! but my little guy was a very large baby
I’m really loving all of these posts! At first, I thought I would be happier with an AIO or pocket, but the covers and fitteds are really starting to appeal to me now. The Baby Monkeys are looking pretty good!
I am just beginning to look at cloth diapers and I am soo overwhelmed. There are so many choices! What are the best to try?
I think my favorite is the Thirsties diaper cover. I have an XS, S, M, and an XL, and I’ve only used the XL before because the smaller sizes are for my baby due in April. I like how stretchy it is. I like the laundry tabs for the aplix. It stretches better than my Bummis Super Brite, IMO.
How many diaper covers do I need for a newborn? This is making me nuts trying to figure it out. I have never CDed a newborn. I plan to buy 36 newborn Clotheez and then 36 in the next size. Help!!
Kristen, I would suggest at least 6-8 covers for your newborn. I’ve found that mine has a bowel movement with almost every feeding which means I can’t wipe and re-use the covers all the time. If you are looking to save some money, Diaper Safari has Thirsties covers with free shipping. http://www.diapersafari.com/?AffId=38
Hi! I love how thorough you are in reviewing these covers, and your little model is just precious! We went the economical route with our first and Thirsties Duo Wraps in Aplix (I liked this for newborn but like snaps otherwise) worked well for us with simple prefolds. I especially appreciated these as my son was 9 lbs at birth and has tipped the scales ever since. As a result, the duo wraps lasted much longer than any other newborn covers would have. I would love to try a couple of other covers for baby #2 coming in June, but I am afraid we will end up with the same size issue and will be so sad to not get much wear out of such great covers! Thanks for the review!
I love the caboose diaper cover
Thank you so much for the thorough reviews! I’ve bookmarked this for (hopefully not-so-far in the) future reference. I have a size 1 Capri cover already, but the Sweet Pea newborn cover looks great, too!
I really needed to see this post, Im expecting baby number 2, but we didnt switch to cloth with my first until he was 5 months old. Thanks for the info!
I am trying to do research for a friend and SIL and I liked the Sweet Pea Newborn Cover
Baby Monkey And Applecheeks!
I like the Bummis Super Lite Newborn Cover
This is an awesome round up of newborn covers, thank-you!! I used Bummis, Thirsties and Applecheeks on my girl when she was a newborn, and I liked the Bummis the best for that stage, but now I love my Thirsties (size 2 now though!).
I’m looking forward to trying the Thirsties and the Swaddlebees on my little girl when she arrives in April! Might have to check out Sweet Peas too! Thanks for the info!
I’ve never cloth diapered a newborn but we have a new little addition due any time in our family and I think that Organic Caboose diaper, it looks absolutely adorable!
I loved the double gussets in the Thirsties Duo covers we used. I didn’t know there were so many options for newborn covers! Bookmarking this post for the future. We used a newborn rental this first time around to make sure we liked cloth, so I’m planning in using prefolds with the next one.
They all look pretty great, but I love the Thristies XS cover 🙂
Love the swaddlebees with the owls. But that is purely based on cuteness.
I used Thirsties Duo Wraps size 1 on my last newborn (she’s still wearing them at 3 months) and they fit her just fine from birth, even with skinny legs. I think for the next I’d love to try the Bummis Super Brites and Applecheeks. 🙂
We’ve used the larger Bummis Super Brites and they are one of our favorites! I also like the Applecheeks and can’t wait to try the Sweet Peas covers, too!
I love my Bummis cover, and I think it looks the trimmest on your little one… so I would have to say Bummis Super Brite Newborn Cover is my favorite out of these!
the applecheeks look like they would be my favorite one!
What a huge selection and great reviews. I like the Swaddlebees Capri best, but there are tons of great options. I do prefer snaps though, so it limits those I’d like to try.
I like the AppleCheeks Envelope covers – and I like the name!
I loved this post! You did a great job explaining all the different newborn covers, and I especially loved seeing some new squishy fluff pics! 🙂 Adorable baby!
I love the thristies duo!
I like the Sweet Pea cover! There are so many choices though! Thanks for all your thoughts on these!
I really like the Apple Cheeks cover. SUPER cute!
Organic Caboose Wool Cover looks amazing! The Sweet Pea cover looks pretty nice too though!
I think the Thirsties Duo Wrap, Size One looks like a favourite to me.
I like the organic caboose wool cover
I like the thirsties duo cover size 1.
I like the Bummi’s Super Lite
Loving the Baby Monkeys and the Organic Caboose Newborn Wool!
I love the SweetPea newborn cover with the polka dots. I also don’t normally like yellow but I really love the color of the AppleCheeks diaper as well.
I would first try the Bummis Super Brite Newborn Cover
the blue with the swirls is my favourite … unisex but not boring!!!
First of all, I have to say that I love how thorough and well-written your reviews are, and Erik is SO handsome!
I really like the Baby Monkeys cover (especially as it’s wipe-clean-able) and the Organic Caboose Newborn Wool cover (I’m a sucker for wool, plus it looks like it fits very well on a newborn!)
Hi Hannah, I’ll pass your compliments along to Erik 🙂 I’m loving the Organic Caboose cover more and more each day. Nothing seems to get past it! And the fit is roomy enough to go over our bulkiest diapers and fitteds. Anne
I love the look of the Organic Caboose one!
I like the sweet pea newborn cover the best.
Those Rumparooz patterns are irreisistible!
I like the look of the Bummis Super Brite Newborn Cover because it looks like it might be soft on the outside.
I really like how applecheeks seem to fit and grow with baby!
I would like to try the Little Bear Bums newborn cover the most.
I really like the rumparoos cover 🙂
I just found out that I am pregnant so I am doing a TON of investigating to see if my husband and I want to plunge into cloth diapering. Thanks for the reviews and info!
I have always used pockets, but those applecheeks covers are just too adorable. I may be a convert!
Love that Sweet Pea newborn cover! I need to try one!!!
I had never heard of the WAHM baby’s monkey diaper cover. I am going to have to keep this in mind for the next LO!
ProWrap Newborn Cover (pictured first from left)
I like the little bear bums!
Fave: Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover
I love to try a Sweet Pea newborn cover on our next little one (due 10.5.13) 🙂
I like the prowrap newborn cover
i’ve tried the Applecheeks and Bummis Super Brite and love both.
SQEEE! Sweet Pea Newborn Cover is my favorite. These are so sweet!
I loved the Thirsties Duo Wrap size 1 when my little one was a newborn, but for another little one I would love to try the Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover featured in this review. It looks great.
I would love to try the Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover
Great post. I love being able to see how the all fit. My favorite is the Thirsties Duo size 1.
I can’t wait to try the Thirsties Duo Wrap in May!!
I would love to try the ProWrap Newborn Cover 🙂
The sweet pea cover is absolutely adorable!
AppleCheeks Envelope Cover, So cute 🙂
I am new to all of this but I still think the thirsties will be my favorite. Lot of good info on here tho and I am getting different ones to try so I will be adding some of these that I hadnt heard of yet.
I like the bummis and all the other aplix ones! Great review! I started cloth diapering dd1 at 4m and will be starting in hospital with dd2! Or at least that is my hopes! 🙂
I love the Thirsties and the Baby Monkeys diapers!
My favorite is the Thirsties XS cover.
Oooo I want one of those Organic Caboose wool covers.
Very informative! I am new to cloth and have a 2 month old. This is very helpful. Thank you.
Love my Thirsties Duos!!
Rumparooz Newborn Cover is my favorite cover
I am all about the wool. Wish they weren’t so expensive. Maybe I’d better learn how to knit.
Love the Polka Dot Sweet Pea Newborn Cover!!
very cute! I cant wait to add some to my stash!
my favorite to use out of these are the thirsties and I knit own wool covers =)
I have been wanting to try applecheeks after I have this lil guy
awww I just want the baby! So precious! Anyways, my favorite cover is teh Baby Monkeys Newborn Cover (pictured third from left)
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we LOVE the thirsties XS cover!
I really like the sweet pea cover
The Swaddlebees Capri, Size One is my favorite cover! Adorable pictures!!
I really like the Sweet Peas and the AppleCheeks!
I love the Rumparooz monster one. So stinking cute
Love thirsties wraps. Never had a leak!
the organic caboose looks amazing!! i love wool but haven’t played with it much yet!! thanks for the fantastic reviews!
that is so helpful! There are so many options for CD and It is nice to see the photo’s of them on the newborns.
My favorite is the Baby Monkeys.
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What!?!?! 5 bucks for a newborn cover that comes in cute colors? You just blew my mind. Thanks for sharing this post. Again, I am glad to have reviews for newborn diapering. Baby Monkeys is awesome and just what I need. The lady at the local diapering store told us not to bother cloth diapering our newborn, but we really want to. This is super helpful.
I love the Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover! It looks so comfy.
Bummis Super Brite Newborn Cover
I’d love to try the Sweet Pea, Baby Monkey and Little Bear covers. Thanks for all the great reviewers in one post.
I like the Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover
Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover is my favorite!
Where is babies belly button?!
I’m a fan of the thirsties xs.
I think I like the AppleCheeks envelope cover the best!
The Sweet Pea cover is my absolute fave!!
my favorite cover is the Organic Caboose Newborn Wool Cover
I love the Thirsties Duo Wrap
love the Thirsties Duo Wrap, Size One
I like the brown polka dots one
The Little Bear Bums and Swaddlebees Capri covers look great!!! I would love to try them.
I’m digging the Sweet Peas.
Why don’t any of these have a snap down for the umbilical stump? I’m having the hardest time finding a newborn cover with a snap down. You would think that would be a no-brainer in a NEWBORN diaper cover. 🙁
I’m not sure why none of the newborn covers have a snap-down rise, but many do have a “scoop” or cut-out that dips down. Erik’s cord fell off fairly quickly – within 6 days. But even so, I don’t worry about the diaper covering the cord stump; after all, their clothes will still be rubbing up against it. ~Anne
If you were going to recommend one or two of these covers to a FTM on a budget but expecting twins, which would you pick? I was thinking about Sweet Pea, Bummis Super Brite or Baby Monkeys. They will probably go over GMD WHs primarily (maybe also some Fab Fitteds and preemie or nb prefolds). Thanks!
Thanks so much for the information! Just purchased two baby monkeys and a sweet pea 🙂 I think those three with my 2 Bummis Super Brites and 1 Thirsties Duo Wrap size 1 should be good.
Just reading your comment makes me wish Erik was a tiny newborn again!! He’s 4 months now! Glad the reviews were helpful and I hope you like those covers! We’re still using the Sweet Pea newborns because they have 2 snaps on the rise. I am so impressed with how well they’ve worked and they are just $10. Thanks for commenting, Mindy! ~Anne
This and your other review are so helpful! I’m just starting my research on cloth diapers and am sure that is the route to go when our little one gets here. I’ll be back to these reviews many times to help me in my decision making!
Heather, I’m glad my posts have been able to help so many mothers choosing cloth for their newborns! ~Anne
So far we have a Rumparooz, Sweet Pea and Imagine cover for our newborn stash. We definitely plan to get a Capri cover (hopefully in the cute giraffe print!) as well. There are also lots of cute WAHM newborn covers I’ve had my eye on on etsy hehe
Oh gosh….Etsy is so tempting! lol ~Anne
I totally had the same problem with the velcro on the Bummis super brites with my last baby. I loved the tiny fit, but the marks were just too much. I sold all of those covers.
Thanks for the great review- I am trying to get ready for my next baby due in March:)
It happens with my Thirsties aplix covers! Too bad, though, because aplix gives such a nice, snug fit. I’m so happy that the Sweetpea aplix covers don’t do this. I now have 5 of them saved up for my NEXT baby! – Anne
I am most interested in trying out the Buttons cover! All very good info!
I find the covers and flats to be most appealing. We chose the Thirsties Duo wraps and loved them for size and fit but I’m glad to know that there are also OS covers out there that do actually fit down to tiny newborn size.
I am having my first child soon and would like to try the Thirsties duo wrap.
Right now, I’m thinking about using the Buttons Diaper Cover!
Being a newbie/virgin to cloth diapering (my little one is due in December) it was hard to choose what type of diapers to go with. I choose some newborn size pocket diapers and some AppleCheeks size one. I also plan on using prefolds along with econobum’s newborn cover!
I love my best bottom covers but if I have another baby like my first nothing I have will fit… my first was 6lbs 6oz 🙂
I am expecting twins and am trying to figure out what to use. What was your favorite diaper cover and insert? Thanks so much!!
The cover I used most of all was the Sweet Pea newborn. Second favorite is Buttons, which is great because it’s actually a “one size” diaper and fits to 30 or 35 pounds. For inserts, the extra small Geffen prefolds are my favorites for softness and absorbency. Imagine bamboo flats folded in the mini pad fold are second. ~Anne
In the picture with the Buttons diaper cover on your 7 lb. Ingrid, is she wearing a pinned prefold underneath? I’m trying to keep our options open and our expenses down once we’re experiencing a newborn and diapers for the first time. Since newborn diapers are supposed to be pretty messy, I was thinking of 10 covers + 12 newborn prefolds + 12 small buttons inserts to start .. that way we can see what works best, and maybe tri-fold the prefolds down the line? What do you think? Thanks for any suggestions. (There aren’t many reviews about mixing prefolds with Buttons covers out there yet.)
Hi Lizzie! In most of these photos my newborns are wearing either a trifolded Geffen prefold (the newborn size) or a pad folded flat. I never use pins/fasteners at all, except with the newborn snapless fitteds. Newborn poo does tend to be messy/runny, but the Buttons gussets do a great job of holding everything in. You’ve given me a great idea, though! I will do a post soon about using Buttons covers with other things besides their inserts. ~Anne
This is the best comparison blog that I have uncovered during my searches!! Love the pictures!! CDing has changed in the 5 yrs since my DS was born….This time around we want to invest in some newborn CDs so this baby’s CD bum will fit into his/her pants 🙂 my DH wants aplix, and I love the new double gusset features; I have finally narrowed my decisions down to Blueberry Capri, or Sweet Pea Newborn covers. Any suggestions to preference other than me wanting to go with the cheaper price – how is the rise for blowouts?? My DS was long and thin (still is) and I had GDiapers that leaked at the legs, or OS Bumgenius that were too bulky. Of course this baby will likely be chubby and thick if I choose a smaller diaper haha.
Hi Rebecca, congrats on your pregnancy!! Stocking up on diapers for a new baby is so much fun! The rise on the Capri cover is a little bit lower than the Sweet Pea. Maybe you could buy a few of each and see what you like best? The price of Sweet Peas is hard to beat, though! ~Anne
Hello Anne,
How many covers would you suggest buying for a newborn? I plan on getting 3 doz prefolds but I’m hoping I don’t need that many covers. Also how many would you suggest for a 1 year old? I’m needing to make the switch from disposable soon and wonder what your thoughts are.
Confused,
Elisabeth
Hi Elisabeth – congratulations! For a newborn, you definitely don’t need as many covers as you do diapers. Eight to ten is a good number, if you are using the kind that are wipe clean and reuse like Sweet Pea or Blueberry or Rumparooz. One year olds are usually more “regular” so theoretically would need less. Six to eight for that age works for us. That’s based on using about 4 in one day and washing every 2 days. Let me know if I can help with anything else! ~Anne
Thanks so much for your input, Anne! It’s so nice to read your blog because you’re excited about the products, but also honest about them too. Have you ever tried Green Mountain prefolds? I’m hearing fantastic things about them. Also, what has been your solution for heavy wetting? My son is such a heavy wetter.
Thanks again,
Elisabeth
I started out using the GMD prefolds and they are great quality and have excellent resale value. About a year ago I switched to the bamboo prefolds sold by Diaper Rite and Imagine from Nickis. They are a bit softer and also a bit more absorbent. The Imagines are my top pick because of the “SmartFit” cut (shorter than a regular prefold so you don’t have to fold down the front and create extra bulk). I think they also ship free so it saves you a bit more. ~Anne
For your 1-year-old son, I would suggest adding a hemp insert to whatever diaper you are using right now. JoeyBunz are fantastic! ~Anne
uhhhh…SQUISH! How cute! We loved and used several covers from this post. Such a great blog! Thank you!
So much good information thank you.
These best bottoms look so cute, I can’t wait for #2
We loved our thirsties and prefolds when the little was too little for pockets! Held in even the worst poops.
Thank you for this! I’ve felt slightly overwhelmed by some of the choices…this helps!!
So helpful. I loved my thirsties duo wraps and bummis with DS#2 when we started at 2 weeks . This time around I liked a lot of the same covers as you for my skinny mini! Great info!
THIS IS ALL VERY SOON BUT i MIGHT NEED SOME OF THESE COVERS SOON! ACs and Bummi’s
Can’t wait to cd my little guy due in august!
Great post! Very informative! I have baby #2 on the way and I didn’t cloth diaper my first baby.
I am looking for recommendations for which would be the best cover for over NB GMD clotheez fitted workhorses. I don’t want a big bulky cover since my daughter was a skinny-mini and we anticipate our son to be the same. (My daughter was 6 14oz at birth and is only 22lbs at 26 months!! No rolls in sight 😩)
I have some rumparooz NB covers that I was gifted, but I am concerned it’s going to be too bulky? I also have blueberry mini-coveralls I am excited to try. But, would like a couple others in my stash.
I do plan on using prefolds and fitteds so I am going to get some sweet pea NB covers for rover the prefolds since they looks so trim. Will those fit over workhorses? If not, what would you suggest to help round out my stash?
Thank you!
Hi Ashleigh, I also tend to have smaller babies and found the Rumparooz cover a bit too roomy for my liking. There was a lot of extra fabric that sagged and bunched. Yes, the Sweet Pea newborn cover will fit over a Workhorse or other similar snapping or snapless newborn pre-fitted. The Thirsties sized cover (i.e. extra small) also worked well and is very economical. Nicki’s has them on sale for $10.35 right now. ~Anne
Does Baby Monkey still exist? Can’t seem to find them and I’m very interested in looking at them further.
Hi Johanna, the owner (Tibeca Yao), no longer makes diaper covers. Her new shop is called Organics by Ti, which you can visit here http://organicsbyti.storenvy.com/. ~Anne
Hi!!
I realize this is a very old blog post, but I am a FTM and want to cloth diaper from birth, so I found it VERY helpful!! Originally I wanted to stick to AIO’s thru the newborn stage, but I am getting more interested in Fitteds every day. I just scored some Kissaluv size 0 on Diaper Trader and am looking for a cover. They have the great snap down feature for umbilical cord healing, so what I am trying to find is a cover that will also allow healing. That way I can start using the Fitteds right away.
Do you have any suggestions? Do they even make a diaper cover to accommodate for the UC healing?
Thank you so much for your help and for this great post!
Hi Rachel! It is so wonderful to cloth diaper a newborn – we’ve done this twice now and I’m expecting in January. Congrats on your upcoming delivery! I have a quick review of the Kissaluv Size 0 with a picture on my son here – http://www.zephyrhillblog.com/2013/01/cloth-diapering-your-newborn-fitted-diapers/.
If you are looking for newborn covers that have a “dip” in the front to accommodate the cord stump, I would recommend the Assunta Tiny Cover, the Thirsties Extra Small cover, or the Nikky All-Cotton Cover. ~Anne
I love how detailed you are with pricing, fit, preferences, feel etc… and also which sites include free shipping 😉 thank you!!!
I bought 3 thirstiest duo wrap size 1’s for my 8.6 lb newborn. It fits well everywhere except its way too big on the legs! I want to use prefolds. Which cover do you recommend? Also, which doubles do you recommend?
For something that fits well on really skinny legs I would recommend the Sweet Pea newborn cover or the new Buttons newborn cover. For doublers, I love SoftBums Mini Pods – just the right size. If you are in Canada, Easy Peasies makes a great little stay dry newborn doubler (it’s bright orange on one side and yellow on the other). ~Anne
The Thirsties sized covers & Blueberry Mini Coveralls were our favorites to go over fitteds. The Thirsties Duo Wrap, sz. 1, fit our chunky baby several weeks longer than the Blueberry Capri, sz. 1. I hate that Blueberry is not going to make the Coveralls anymore.
Great information! Thank you for sharing!
This is such a great comparison of so many different options! We loved the Bummis Super Brite covers too. They even worked on my daughter when she was only 5lbs!
Hello! Soon to be FTM with two questions about flat folds. Do I need to use smaller half flats or newborn flats for a newborn? Also, will newborn diaper covers be too small to fit over a flat fold diaper if the newborn is wearing the flat (rather than me stuffing it in the cover like a prefold)? Thanks!
Hi Maria, congratulations! The flats I’ve tried usually come in a small and large size, so I have used the smalls for my newborn folds. In the post below, you can see the newborn fold I created called the MiniPad and it works well in roomier newborn covers like Thirsties Duo and Nickis/Imagine. https://www.zephyrhillblog.com/2013/01/using-flat-diapers-for-a-newborn/ – Anne Marie