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3. Which cloth diapers are best for us?
Which diapering system is best for you and your baby depends on what is most important to
you.  Would you like the least expensive diapering system?  Do you want to use diapers that
are environmentally friendly?  Do you want the trimmest cloth diaper available?  Or would you
simply like the easiest to use cloth diaper?  Read on!  (Keep in mind that many parents use a
combination of different diapering systems and that their favorites change as their baby's
needs change.)
What is the least expensive diapering system?
The least expensive diapering system is prefolds and covers or bumGenius! One-Size pocket
diapers.  If you are using prefolds, we recommend two options for night time: a pocket diaper,
or a diaper with a doubler for extra absorbency and a wool or fleece cover.  A third option is to
buy diapers with excellent resale value and then resell them when your baby is potty trained.  
For only $130 - $200 more you will have great fitting diapers with minimal leaks.  This would
include Kissaluvs and Fuzzi Bunz diapers.
Which cloth diaper and cover is best for the environment?
You are truly amazing!  Not  only are you doing your part to preserve the environment by not
using disposables, but you also want to use environmentally friendly cloth diapers!  We have a
great selection of organic diapers.  Some great ones are
Under the Nile, Dream-Eze fitteds, or
Little Beetle with a wool cover.  bumGenius! Organic diapers are also wonderful.
Which cloth diaper is as easy as disposables?
Well, most cloth diapering moms feel than any type of cloth diaper is as easy to use as a
disposable.  But, for those a little hesitant to make the switch to cloth diapers, we recommend
bumGenius, Fuzzi Bunz, and Happy Heiny's pocket diapers.  Happy Heiny's and bumGenius
pocket diapers have easy to use velcro closures!
Which cloth diaper contains messes the best?
Kissaluvs fitted diapers are known for containing the runny poop of breastfed babies.  Here's
what makes these diapers work so well:  the thick, deep pile terry stops poop in its tracks and
the stretchy, snug fit around the thighs and back keeps it from escaping.  If you use Kissaluvs
for the first six months, you will have virtually no blowouts... much better than disposables!
Which cloth diaper is best for night time?
Many parents use a pocket diaper (bumGenius, Fuzzi Bunz, or Happy Heiny's) with two or three
inserts for night time, naps, and long trips.  For very heavy wetters (for example, babies who
nurse through the night), we recommend a super absorbent fitted diaper (like an Under the
Nile fitted) with a doubler for extra absorbency and a wool or fleece cover.  Our most popular,
leak-free night time cover is a
Sugar Peas Fleece Cover.
Which cloth diaper will fit my newborn best?
A Kissaluvs Size 0 newborn diaper, hands down!  Match this fitted diaper with a Prorap Classic
or
Thirsties Cover, and your newborn days will be carefree!  Kissaluvs Size 0 diapers are
considered by many to be the best newborn diaper because not only do they truly fit a newborn,
but they contain blowouts better than any other diaper.