Cloth Diaper Wraps

After five years of using cloth diapers, I have finally decided on a favorite wrap!

We started cloth diapers with our second child, Lydia, who just turned five. We used cloth prefolds and I got a sampler pack of small wraps. There were Bummis Whisper Wraps, Pro Wraps and a fleece and a wool wrap whose brand I no longer remember. I did not care for the fleece or the wool.

The Bummis and Pro Wraps, I feft, performed essentially the same, with minor differences. The differences:

Bummis
+The tabs are more adjustable. They allows you to get a better fit, especially on a new baby.
- The cost $9.25 per wrap.
- Smaller tabs. I found as the baby got more mobile the tabs didn't hold as well.

ProWraps
+The price $7.95

When I needed to buy larger sizes, I bought Pro Wraps. I used these until Lydia was potty trained. I was happy with them.

Then our third child, Nolan, was born. We used cloth again. No complaints through the small size of wraps, but once we got to the next size I started to have problems with the velcro. The velcro was collecting lint and then not sticking. The wrap would come undone and then the diaper would leak. I had to clean out the lint periodically.

I know it is not a major issue, but it was annoying. Nolan trained a little later than Lydia and was also just built bigger, When he was turning two I needed to buy more large wraps. I went checking around, and found that they were now making wraps with snaps. Interesting.

They were more expensive, but I thought since I only needed a few I would give it a try. I settled on Mother-ease based mostly on price. I purchased their XL Air Flow Snap Covers.
I used these with Nolan until he is was potty trained. I really liked them. Vivian is in cloth diapers now. I am wishing all my wraps were Air Flow Snap Covers, but I can't justify replacing what I already have.

Air Flow Snap Covers
+The snaps. No more cleaning lint out of velcro.
+Adjustability. On each tab there are two snaps on the top and three on the bottom. This gives you a lot of flexibility for a snug fit. They are sold in six sizes, but I think you could start with the small and then buy every other size. I had Vivian (about 20 pounds) in the XL (35-45 pounds) the other day when I was behind on laundry. It was a bit big, but it worked just fine.
+The fit. The prefolds fit into these wraps better. Less folding and tucking and a less bulky baby bottom.
+Airflow. The snaps make a vent to allow airflow for healthier baby bottoms.
- Price. $10.50 for XL $9.75 for other sizes. There is a price break if you order four or more.
- Speed. It takes a bit longer to snap the cover than to velcro it. This can be a challenge with a squirmy baby. I figure overall I still save time though, because I am not cleaning lint out of velcro, changing clothes after velcro came undone or folding diapers.

So, after five years of cloth diapers I have a new favorite wrap. If you use cloth what is your favorite wrap? If you have questions about using cloth diapers, feel free to email me. You can find my email here by clicking this View my complete profile.