The Diapers I Use

If you're deciding what type of diapers to use, see the post on "How Do You Begin?" Everyone has their preference, and there are pros and cons to each type.

We use BumGenius one size pocket diapers from Cotton Babies. The best thing about these is that they can be adjusted to fit any child. OK, I guess I can't say they fit any child, but they fit mine from about 2 months to 2 1/2 years so far. This means we have only had to buy one set of diapers, which offsets the fact that they are so expensive. The next best thing about these is the customer service from Cotton Babies. The diapers have worn out twice (see details below) and they have replaced them all for free TWICE. I seriously didn't think they would replace them the second time, since it was past the one year warranty, but they did, and I am one happy customer.

The elastic wore out in the diapers after one year each time. The problem may have been that I was using vinegar in the rinse cycle whenever the diapers smelled bad. I learned later that this can cause the elastic to wear out.

The diapers do tend to get smelly after a while, and this is what Cotton Babies recommends for stinky diapers:
"Wash your diapers again! Most of the time, stinky diapers just aren't clean yet. Detergent residue or build up may also cause odors to be retained. Check the rinse water to make sure that you don't see suds. If you do, use less detergent. A warm wash with a squirt of liquid Dawn (the dish detergent), rinsed well, does a great job removing stinky residue from diapers. When all else fails, try 1/4 cup of bleach in a large hot wash load."

To summarize,
Pros: One Size, less diapers to buy!
Great Customer Service
Pocket diaper, so inserts can be varied for different absorbency
Fit is trim for a cloth diaper

Cons: Can get Stinky
Must wash properly
Expensive

Let me know if you have questions about these diapers.