Going GREEN Part 1: Cloth diapers review

so far it has been about a week of cloth diapering izwan and so far, so good. we have experienced some leaks, but i have to admit that izwan's a heavy wetter (i should have known better and put 2 inserts instead of 1 yesterday at the park..)


as agreed before, today i'm going to comment on the cloth diapers i've used so far. i bought a few types, just to have a feel of each and so far i haven't decided on the winner yet. i bought 2 grovias, 5 lunatots, 2 flips, 1 babyland and 2 happy flutes... yeah.. i know it's quite a lot for starters, but i think it makes sense if u're trying to explore your options right?

another thing... i'm reviewing these cloth diapers based on experience as a user. if u want more information on the product itself, u can just google it.
* reminder: this is my PERSONAL opinion- so no hard feelings ok?*

GroVia: i bought 2 sets of shell with cotton soaker pads and extra cotton soaker pads plus some stay dry boosters..
Advantages:

• it has a 'clip-on system'- meaning that u have a shell + soaker pad to clip on top. so if the pad gets wet or soiled (provided that it doesnt soil the shell) u can just replace the pad
• it also comes with disposable BioSoakers which make them handy for travelling. the disposable soakers are also more environmental friendly compared to the disposable diapers out there
• they sell liners too- u can use these on top of your soaker pads so when your little ones poo, u can just remove the liners + poo & flush them down the toilet! i've tried this but most of the time the poo leaks anyway because izwan is soo active!
• its design is very slim n sleek compared to other diapers which are quite bulky
• its soaker pads are super absorbent and there's usually no spills
• u can buy them from modernmum alamanda... my weekly hang out spot

Disadvantages:

• they're damn expensive!!! rm 90+ per set- but u dont need that many shells compared to soaker pads, and the soaker pads are at a reasonable price.. ok lah...
• the soaker pads stain easily and takes longer to dry even in the hot sun
• because they're super absorbent, they cripple when they're wet, but they dont leak..

GroVia- excellent absorbancy, yet difficult to clean or dry

Lunatots: i bought a set of 5 online.

Advantages:

• they are pocket diapers, meaning that u have to insert the insert (hah!) inside the pocket
• there's a button inside, so u can snap the insert inside & they dont move about too much
• they're very colourful & cute
• they're not that expensive.. around rm40+ per set (if u buy more, u get them at a cheaper price- and u'll need more anyway)
• they're made in Malaysia!!! meaning that they tailor for our kids' bum size well and they're appropriate for our weather too..

Disadvantages:

• as for any other pocket diapers, u can use them once only- when they soil, everything must be changed
• that also means that there's more laundry load
• and u'll have to spend on a lot of diapers + inserts (but they're not expensive)
• so far they have leaked on most occassions (maybe i havent properly pre-washed them yet: soo eager to try... but we'll see- watch this space)

Lunatots pocket diapers

Flip System: i bought 2 sets online too..

Advantages:

• they're like the grovias, but u dont clip them on.. u slide the inserts on the top & bottom.. meaning that u can just remove the inserts when they get soiled, wipe the shell if they're not too soiled & place a new insert on top
• they also come with disposable inserts
• the inserts are great- they're extra long so they can be folded in front or at the back; the inserts are also super absorbent, they dont cripple and much more easy to wash & dry
• they cost around rm 60+... so.. not too bad aye?

Disadvantages:

• hmm.. cant think of much... maybe the shell makes izwan sweat a little bit more compared to when he wears other diapers...
• and they sometimes move about with vigorous activity

Babyland & Happy flutes: i bought these as a package deal (3 CDs + 6 inserts) online

Advantages:

• really really cheap: u get 3 for rm80! that beats them all..
• performance wise are quite equal to the others
• inserts are just as great
• colourful & cute n if not mistaken, also malaysian product (i think)
• so far has not leaked even at night- i use them as night diapers & they really work

Diadvantages:

• they're quite wide so maybe not so suitable for newborns
• they're pocket diapers... (see previous entry on lunatots)
• the fit is not as secure..

Wow... that's really long..

i hope that you'll get some useful information from here... dont mind some feedback...

oh ya.. got some photos u can see on these cloth diapers. u can have a look thru this link:

cloth diaper photos

HAPPY CLOTH DIAPERING...