Cloth Diaper Review: Bummis Pre-folds & Thirsties Duo Wrap Covers

"I'm takin' it back to the old school

'cause I'm an old fool

who's so cool..."

-Tag Team

circa Ware Co. Middle cheerleaders

(still remember Laura teaching me

the beginning of their dance...shout out)

Ha...NEVER thought a little

"Whoomp There It Is" would pop into

my head when starting a blog post.

Especially one about cloth diapers...

Enough about that...
and

we're not

going completely old school

with diaper pins,

but as close as I get.

Bummis Pre-folds

Bummis Organic Cotton Unbleached Pre-fold Diapers

photo courtesy of Kellyscloset

used with or without a

Snappi

Snappi Diaper Fastener

photo courtesy of Kellyscloset

and always with a

Thirsties Duo Wrap Cover

Thirsties Duo Wrap Diaper Cover

photo courtesy of Kellyscloset

These are what I used to think of when I'd hear "cloth diapers". A cloth diaper that is like a burp cloth (side note: they do make great burp cloths) and a waterproof wrap to go on the outside of it. This is what we started with and a very affordable option. They are similar to what most diaper services use, if you are interested in going that route.

Lots of people love these, since they are affordable and wash/dry well and super fast.

I like the convenience of the pocket and all-in-one diapers so these aren't my first choice. However, later I'm going to review them on their quality and use, which is great.

There are two main ways to wear this diaper sytem:
1. tri-fold the diaper
lay it in the cover
put on baby

youtube tutorial courtesy of streamBOOSTER

2. put pre-fold on baby in
a number of different ways,
secure with Snappi, then put diaper cover over this.

youtube tutorial courtesy of myfatherslily

another folding technique

youtube tutorial courtesy of smlovig

I use both approaches and they both work just fine. Honestly, it just depends on the moment.
There are many cloth diaper folding techniques. I suggest doing an internet or youtube search
and you will find a ton of info. That is all I did and learned a lot! I was surprised how many
moms have taken the time to video how they put a cloth diaper on their baby, but I appreciate the fact that they did! Yay for video-making cloth-diapering mommies :)

Onto the ratings...

On a 5-star scale here are my ratings

and reasons why:

Bummis Pre-folds

Price: 5-stars: Great quality and not pricey

Fasteners: not applicable

Bulk: 3-stars: Work well, but quite thick

Wasit Fit: not applicable

Leg Fit: not applicable

Leaking: 5-stars: No leaks to date

Ease of washing: 5-stars: Cold rinse, Hot wash, Good to go

Smell Issues: 5-stars: Doesn't seem to hold any smells

Stain Issues: 5-stars: Washes freshly clean without stains

Drying Time: 5-stars: Very quick drying

Ease of use: 4-stars: Takes a bit of trial and error at first, then easy

Easy on Dad: not applicable (he hasn't worked with these)
Overall Rating:

4.625

Snappi

Price: 4-stars: Ok, have seen different prices around
Fasteners: 5-stars: Works like a charm
Bulk: 5-stars: Doesn't add any bulk to the diaper
Wasit Fit: not applicable
Leg Fit: not applicable
Leaking: 5-stars: No leaks to date
Ease of washing: 5-stars: just rinse and reuse
Smell Issues: 5-stars: Doesn't hold any smells
Stain Issues: 5-stars: No contact for staning
Drying Time: not applicable
Ease of use: 4-stars: Takes a bit of trial and error at first, then easy
Easy on Dad: not applicable (he hasn't worked with these)
Overall Rating:
4.75

Thirsties Duo Wrap Covers

Price: 5-stars: Great quality and not too pricey
Fasteners: 5-stars: Velcro works just fine
Bulk: 5-stars: Doesn't add much bulk
Wasit Fit: 5-stars: Very adjustable and great
Leg Fit: 5-stars: Leg gussets are great
Leaking: 5-stars: No leaks to date
Ease of washing: 5-stars: Cold rinse, Hot wash, Good to go
Smell Issues: 5-stars: Doesn't seem to hold any smells
Stain Issues: 4-stars: Bit of staining on the white piping
Drying Time: 4-stars: Must air dry, but dries fairly quickly
Ease of use: 4-stars: Takes a bit of trial and error at first, then easy
Easy on Dad: not applicable (he hasn't worked with these)
Overall Rating:
4.727

If you want super speedy wash and dry time,
and don't mind a little learn-to-use time
this would be a great pick!

I give this diaper combo a

recommend.

Unbleached is the only color

choice for these prefolds,
but you can get cute

colors for the snappi
and great colors and prints for the covers.

(these are just a few of the colors/patterns)

Price Point:

6 pack of Bummis Organic Pre-Folds

Size 1 (infant): $15.00

Size 2 (toddler): $20.00

Snappi

$3.95 each

Duo Wrap Diaper Cover

Size 1 (6-18lbs): $12 to $15

Size 2 (18-40 lbs): $12 to $15

(seen varying prices on the diaper covers)

Basically you could get 3-4 packs

of pre-folds, with 2-3 Snappis

and 4-5 duo wrap covers

to start and be set for a while.

The rise of the diaper cover adjusts,

but eventually you will need to purchase the larger sized

pre-folds and covers. If you have a little baby

the infant size will last you quite a while, but if

you have a chunky monkey right off the bat

you may have to switch over

soon than later.

Either way, the cost

wouldn't be that great.

Here is my girl showing off her
pre-fold with Snappi (sans cover):

and her Blackbirds

Duo Wrap with a Bummis Pre-fold inside

(as you can tell she was engrossed in the game

and didn't want to smile at mommy's camera)

Try cloth, it's the best!!!