My Top Picks

First I feel it is only fair to indicate what diapers I have actually tried. There are numerous I have not tried so, my apologies if your favorite brand does not appear on this list.

If you think there is a brand I might like better-- tell me about.


Brands/ diapers I have tried and the age/lbs. they were tried on:

Knickernappies OS: (2 1/2yr- 33lb)(1-2month- 8-12lb)
BG 3.0 OS Pocket: (2 1/2yr- 33lb)(1-2month- 8-12lb)
BG 4.0 OS Pocket-snaps: (2 1/2yr- 33lb)(1-2month- 10-12lb)
Flip OS AI2: (2 1/2yr- 33lb)(0-2month- 7-12lb)
Little gPants (Size Small): (0-2months- 6.5lb-12lb)
Happy Heiny's OS Pocket: (2 1/2yr- 33lb)(1-2month- 8-12lb)
Tiny Tush Elite OS Pocket: (1-2month- 8-12lb)
FuzziBunz OS Pocket: (1-2month- 8-12lb)
FuzziBunz Perfect Size (Small): (1-2month- 8-12lb)
Kissaluvs Fitteds (Size 1): (1-2month- 8-12lb)
Thirsties Covers (Size Small): : (1-2month- 8-12lb)
Thirties DuoWrap Aplix-(Size 2: 2 1/2yr- 33lb)(Size 1: 1-2month- 8-12lb)

Inserts (not prefolds) used:
Knickernappies Loopy-Do
Thirsties Duo Hemp
FuzziBunz
BG doubler and regular
Flip Microfiber
Flip Organic
Green Acre Designs OS Hemp French Terry Insert
BabyKicks Hemparoo®- JoeyBunz
Happy Heiny's Hemp Stuffins
Under the Nile Organic Cotton
TinyTush Contoured Hemp pocket Stuffer



My Picks:

Aesthetic Appeal- Knickernappies are my first choice in regards to aesthetics. I love the way that they snap on the sides and I am in love with the "Chocolate" colored diaper. Nevertheless, a funky print would make these even more exciting but, perhaps they are going for that modern chic look they have going for them.

Fit & Bulkiness- Tough call but I would say gDiapers get the #1 spot followed closely by Knickernappies. gDiapers are sized which already makes them likely to fit best but for a OS diaper Knickernappies does a great job at fitting tiny babies better than most and it fits are 33lb daughter, with room to grow, unlike most OS diapers that are barely hanging in there. Likewise, both of these diapers fit great under appropriate sized clothes.

Absorbency- The best absorbency diaper I have found is the Thirsties Duo Hemp Prefold! It is super trim and ultra absorbent. Likewise, it can be used as a pocket stuffer, trifolded and laid in a cover, or snappied with some finesse. I like it best stuffed in the pocket of a BG 4.0. Trims down the diaper and still provides the same (if not better) absorbency as the BG microfiber insert.

Overall Pocket- I would have to say the BG 4.0. I love the snaps and the look. The fit is great. they are affordable and reliable. They have a strong following, great customer service, a one year warranty and now replaceable elastic

Prefold- Most people would argue that the GMD prefolds (AKA: Cloth-eez) are the best prefolds-- and I like them a lot but, as mentioned previously the Thirsties Duo Hemp Prefold is my preferred option. Nevertheless, Thirsties Duo Hemp is more difficult to snappi-- because it was designed to be trifolded and used as a pocket stuffer or just laid into a Thirsties Duo Cover than the GMD's. For a parent that plans on using prefolds exclusively or a first time prefolder I would suggest the GMD. Like the BG they have a strong following followed only by Little Lions- which are a slightly cheaper alternative.

Fitted- I have only tried the Kissaluvs but, I like it. It is a little bulkier than I like for a diaper but, it is darling and fits nicely under a Flip or Thirsties cover. I would be interested in trying a Thirsties fab fitted and a TotBots bamboozle though.

AIO- I have never tried an AIO because I do not feel they are conducive to our life style. I did not feel it was eco-friendly to purchase 24 Pocket or AIO diapers as many people suggest-- and we want to line dry our diapers to boost their longevity. AIO's require hot washing and tumble drying to be conducive to a every other day washing and air drying-- this takes its toll on PUL shells.

Inserts- outside of the Thirsties Duo Hemp prefold, I love the Knickernappies Loopy-Do. A blend of 55% hemp 45% cotton sewed in a loop for faster drying times is hard to beat. They are super absorbent-- even the small one works great for our 33lb daughter as an overnight. But, these inserts are expensive! they are a heck of a deal if you buy the Knickernappies diaper-- I definitely recommend the $6 upgrade for 2 Loopy-do inserts rather than microfiber.

But, if you are looking for a cheaper high-quality alternative-- you cannot beat a BG microfiber insert. Their absorbency is out of this world and you can get a 6pack for $18.

Newborn insert- You just cannot beat a BG Newborn insert-- also known as a "doubler"