(Another) good intro to cloth diapering.
Written: Aug 06 '07 (Updated Aug 20 '07)
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Pros: Less expensive than other AIOs, fold-over laundry tabs, can be used with or without cover.
Cons: Needs some modification to work for nighttime use.
The Bottom Line: I recommend these. They make cloth diapering easier and are customizable for different absorbency needs.
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| mommy_quigg's Full Review: Kushies Classic Cloth Diaper - 5 Pack - Toddler |
After purchasing Kushies Ultra AIOs(All-In-Ones, meaning you don’t have to fold or stuff them, just put them on like you would a disposable), I liked them and they’re the only readily available cloth diapers available in my area (without having to purchase online) so I decided to buy another package. When I got to Toys “R” Us, they had only the Classic version, and not the Ultra. Since the packaging said it had an inner waterproof barrier, I decided to give them a try.
Size range 22-45 lbs or 10-20 kg. I would say that is about accurate, depending on the shape of your child.
Tabs close using hook and loop tape. There are fold-over laundry tabs to help keep the tabs looking new. There is only a single wide strip of loop tape. The Ultra AIOs have double wide loop tape on front panel makes it easier to get a snug fit. The tabs can even be placed crossed over, or one above the other (not layered, but one at the top of the loop tape and one at the bottom since it’s twice as wide as the tabs) for a thinner toddler. The Classics fit my 30 lb toddler with the tabs just touching in the front so I couldn’t imagine them fitting a 22 lb toddler unless they have a very chubby waist.
The hook and loop tape makes it very easy even for my husband to change diapers (when he absolutely HAS to). He still reaches for a disposable, but will use the cloth if I ask him to.
A sewn-in doubler can be folded differently for boys or girls. It has an opening on the underside which supposedly you can put an additional soaker into. I haven’t tried this, but find it inconvenient because it tends to scoop up waste from the toilet while dunking so I have to be careful not to dunk it past the opening and it also picks up a lot of lint, etc while in the washer and dryer. As soon as I remember, I will be sewing this pocket shut. I just lay doublers underneath it (rather than inside the "pocket") anyways.
I use Kushies Flushable Biodegradable Diaper Liners with these, but when I don’t, the built-in soaker/doubler catches most of the mess and rinses fairly well in the toilet without getting the entire diaper soaking wet. I then flip it back into the diaper, fold it up and put it in the used diaper bin.
Leaks:These do have an inner waterproof barrier, but need a cover for very heavy wetters or overnight. You may also have to use a cover for naptime. The Ultra AIOs have a waterproof outer layer so you don’t have to use a cover.For my son, the Ultra AIOs leak majorly overnight even when stuffed with 2 prefolds (Gerber DSQ Prefolds). I stuff the Classic diapers with 2 prefolds and use a Kushies cover and only sometimes get a small amount wicking. With a size 6 disposable, he completely soaks through it and soaks his pjs and sheets so that gives you an idea of how heavy a wetter my son is.
Fit: These are not as trim as prefolds and a cover, but most of his pants can still be worn over these. They are trimmer than the Ultra AIOs. I happen to love his fluffy cloth diaper bum, it looks very cute on him. The back of the diaper sticks out of the back of most of his pants by about an inch (half an inch with the Ultra AIOs), but it does cover his plumber’s butt that he used to sport when he wore disposables.
Drying: These take a bit shorter to dry in the dryer than the Ultra AIOs at only 1.5 cycles (vs. two full cycles) of 80 minutes each, or I can hang them to dry after one cycle and they are dry by morning (the Ultra AIOs are still damp in the morning). By contrast, my prefolds take one cycle in the dryer or one night to hang dry. I live in a basement apartment and they hang dry in my laundry room, not outside, so I’m sure they would dry much faster on a clothesline outside.
Available in several patterns (green or yellow or white with baby icons [diaper pins, teddy bears, ducks, etc..], sheep, teddy bears, stick figures, and multi coloured paw prints [my favourite!] are what I have found so far), solid colours, or white. Go to www.kushiesonline.com to see more pictures.
5-pack comes with a reusable zippered plastic pouch which I use when I’m out of the house to keep the used diapers in, or for swimming to keep his wet Kushies swim diaper in.
Cost: I purchased these for around $45 CAD for the 5-pack at Toys “R” US. $9 each is a great deal for AIOs which average at $25 per diaper and can go for up to $50.
For more information about why to use cloth, or how to wash or use cloth diapers, check out www.diaperpin.com or www.diaperswappers.com. I am in no way affiliated with these sites, I just find them helpful.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 45 CAD
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