Do you have a spouse, teenager or other caregiver that helps out with diaper changes? Chances are, if you use cloth, they have their favorites.
That’s what I asked Catherine the other day. She’s almost fourteen now and has been helping me with diaper changes for years. My post today is equal parts curiosity and practicality. I was interested in her opinions since we have so many brands and styles, but I also felt like her perspective as a cloth diaper “helper” might be useful to those who are wondering which diapers to buy for caregivers to use.
Here’s her list:
Flip Covers: Catherine told me she likes Cotton Babies’ signature stretchy tabs with the double snaps because they stay put and lie flat when fastened. “It drives me crazy when the wings curl back!” Another plus? No extra hip snap to fasten, so Flips are faster for her to get on. You can find Flips and the entire bumGenius family of diapers at Cotton Babies with free USA shipping.
Diaper Safari Covers: You can buy a snap or hook and loop version. Catherine loves the latter, and caregivers who tend to fumble with snaps will appreciate it, too. Diaper Safari covers are also roomy, so Catherine always knows they will fit over anything in our rotation. The bright colors and cute jungle animals are a plus. (I like that they are only $10 apiece with free shipping at Nicki’s Diapers!) 🙂
Prefolds: My daughter told me flat out “I don’t like to stuff anything!” So folding a prefold in thirds is her favorite way to use covers. Some of our favorites? The silky soft bamboo prefolds at Diaper Junction and Buttons.
GroVia Hybrid System: This is another hook and loop diaper Catherine uses a lot, and GroVia’s is top quality. The uniquely designed laundry tabs are tucked under a fabric loop that keeps them protected in the laundry. When GroVia inserts are snapped into the diaper shell, they stay put even while washing and drying, making the GroVia hybrid capable of functioning like an All-in-One system. You can shop the full line-up at GroVia.com, or at retailers like Diaper Junction and Nicki’s.
Lighthouse All-in-One: Catherine is undeniably the artist of our family, and has learned a lot from her grandmother who paints and sketches. So the beautiful, beach-inspired colors and prints from Lighthouse were an instant hit. Vanessa at Greenpath Baby has created many of her diaper designs from original paintings and sketches! As a diaper, the Lighthouse AIO is simple for Catherine to use, with a fully attached, fold-out insert and a waterproof outer. You’ll need fast fingers to grab the newest Lighthouse Diaper prints; the last release (Celestial Seas) sold out within minutes. Thankfully, there are other prints and solids still available at Dearest Diapers and Fluff and Familia; price starts at $20.99.
It was so much fun picking Catherine’s brain, that I had to ask her a few more questions. 🙂
Favorite print of all time? Afternoon Tea by Buttons Diapers
Which brand has come up with a great name? “I’ve always thought Blueberry is a really cute name! Rumparooz is fun to say AND has an adorable logo (the kangaroo).”
What do you like about cloth diapering? It saves our family a lot of money.
What do you not like? “The extra time it takes up. It’s pretty quick and easy to wrap up a disposable and toss in the trash.”
What print or color would you love to see on a cloth diaper? “No one has done a Greek or Roman design, with people in togas!”
When you get married and have a baby, will you use cloth diapers? “Yes, I think I will. BUT, if I find out I’m expecting while I already have a baby in diapers, I’ll use disposables to give myself a break!”
Is someone else besides you helping you with cloth diaper changes? I’d love to know what their favorites are, so let me know in a comment!
This is wonderful. I am also into trying different types and styles of diapers. I have a variety as well and use different types depending on the activity! -I converted my sister into using cloth to save money and she loves it too!
Also, it looks like Nicki’s Diapers have their own brand. Are they any good or have you tried them yet?
Thanks!
Hi Selena, yes we have tried a lot of different Nicki’s brand diapers! You can read my reviews here: http://www.zephyrhillblog.com/my-cloth-diaper-reviews/ – Anne
This was a learning curve for me when I had our first. I had to think about which diapers to put on her when she was going to be with Grandmas! I found it’s a lot easier to just send them in velcro rather than try to explain (and have them remember) which snaps the diapers should be on! If someone is willing to change my kids’ diapers then I want to make it super easy for them!
Cloth diaper link up
Katelynn, hampersandhiccups.com
I love your flexible and accommodating outlook, Katelynn, and I know the caregivers really appreciate it! ~Anne
I know my mom and MIL sure do! It’s nice to have the option of using cloth with other people. It’s not any different than disposables when we make the effort for them.
This was SUCH a fun and interesting read! Do your younger kids help with diaper changes sometimes, too? Because I’d love to hear what diapers they like best, too!
My six year old loves to help, but I don’t quite trust her with the messy ones yet. LOL But my 9-year-old son, Benjamin, has been doing cloth changes for years and he basically just likes velcro anything! And of course, cool prints like outer space and dinosaurs. hahaha ~Anne
I gotta agree, Rumparooz is really fun to say. I love some of your daughters favourite cloth diapers they are some classic easy-to-use and super functional fits that really do look and work great. thanks for linking up.