I've tried prefolds, gdiapers, fuzzibuns, Dappi, bumGenius aio, and a few others, the softbums have been my favorite.
They are an all in two, one size diaper. And they truly do fit a newborn, D was 6lb 11oz at birth. Lowest was 6-1 and they fit him! The waist and legs are fully adjustable, with the Echo the pods (inserts) snap in, making the cover reusable of they aren't soiled, if they get wet then I air them out before using them again. They also make the Omni which has an additional pocket option, sounds cool but I'm not sure I would use it that way. I have 8 mini pods, 3 regular stay dry and 24 super. I am exchange some of the super so I will have 12 of each. I did purchase some gdiaper cloth inserts (6) because I had store credit and really needed more while waiting for my exchange-i still haven't mailed it out, lol. The gdiaper inserts are called gcloth and they are almost the same size as the softbums mini pods. They to work just as well, the softbums pods may be a little drier.
With the amount I have now 8 mini, 6 gcloth, 3 dry touch pods, I have to do laundry everyday, and we partially EC. D is a heavy wetter, especially when I have too much salt. And he doesn't like to be even the slightest bit wet. the pods def wick away the moisture so the top (the side touching him) is dry and bottom is wet. However he still feels it and let's us know it's time for a change. D is breastfed, so his poo is very runny, which means that if he poos that diaper cover needs to be washed. We have been ECing (Elimination Communication) so we catch many of his poos before he goes in the diaper.
Sometimes I will use a prefold with or without the softbums cover. That's when he gets frustrated with me taking him potty and I know a poo is coming or when I want him to air out. I also have some inserts, I think they are terry cloth and micro fleece, that I use if I run out and am waiting for the laundry to be done.
I wash the covers if they get soiled or if they have been used for 1-2 days with pee. I generally wash 3-4 covers a day. I have 8 softbums covers and 1 fuzzibuns one size (from when I tried to cd J but im not a fan). I typically have 3 in air dry rotation- hanging on the side of the changing table to ensure he had a dry cover each time.
Storing dirty diapers: dry pail method. I use a covered pail lined with a receiving blanket (I don't have any diaper pail bags, but this works just fine for me). I was told if there is ever a smell to sprinkle in some baking soda right into the pail, so far I haven't needed to.
Washing is easy: 2 wash cycles and then dry. I remove the lint from the Velcro tabs and fold them over before putting them in the wash.
Cold-cold cycle -removed stains-with a small amount of soap.
Hot-cold cycle -disinfects and removes residue.
Tumble dry on high, the covers I let air dry on-top of the drier.
Notes:
Never use vinegar on the covers, it will make the PUL wear out.
I have started to put only poo soiled diapers in the cold wash and adding the pee ones in the hot wash.
I tried to air dry the pods but it takes a long time.
Sun drying will remove stains, odor, disinfect and of course dry them.
currently I am using a few drips of Kirklands free and clear, I plan on getting Purex free and clear, as the manufacturer suggests. I am finding that Kirklands is leaving a faint coconut smell, I like it but according to some websites it may leave some residue, which can cause rashes, build up and loose absorbency. Sometimes I put some baking soda in the wash as well.
Pros of SoftBums:
Truly fit any size baby.
Can be used with any inserts, prefolds, fitted, etc.
Easy to store and clean.
With the right amount of pods (fairly inexpensive) one could wait to do wash every other day or less often.
Easy to adjust.
Manufacturer will replace any defected covers for up to 1 year.
Trim fit, especially between the legs, and not bulky (at least with the mini pods).
Just as easy to use as a disposable.
With proper washing they stay clean and stain free.
Dry against baby skin, even when pod gets wet.
Mini pods can be used until 15-20 pounds, or doubled up. A doubled up mini pod is trimmer than a dry touch or super dry touch.
Only need about 8-10 covers for newborn to potty trained, they appear to be pricey, however considering that they are used for so long they are actually a money saver.
With the Omni there is an option of a pocket for the insert.
Comes with snaps or Velcro. I prefer the Velcro as it allows for a perfect fit.
Easy to adjust size, the legs are adjusted with an elastic and toggle hidden inside the cover.
Cons of softBums:
With a small amount of pods I need to wash every day.
After 2 weeks of use one of my covers started to come apart at the top seam, where the opening is to get to the elastic adjuster. The manufacturer is repairing it.
Another one of my covers had the plastic adjuster go inside the legging-so the leg opening was at the largest setting and I couldn't adjust it. I pulled it out and it's been ok since.
Update: at 6 weeks he's outgrowing the minipods-they fit but I need to double them up and make sure they are more towards the front, so I changed my exchange and had the nicest conversation with the woman at SoftBums, I love knowing I'm supporting such great people-company! She has even read my other blog, so cool.
I also have been able to use the super pods folded over, for nighttime when I run out of regular, and they are working great! A bit big for a 8 pounder but it doesn't seem to bother him.
I'm liking using the regular size pods now, and I don't have to fold them over, they are high waisted on him but I feel that will change fast.
I'm considering buying an Omni just so I can review it...
I'll update again In a few months.
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