Post by Ashley&Scott on Nov 15, 2012 9:46:51 GMT -5
I want to learn more about inserts. What do you have & what do you like best?
Currently I have microfiber, minky & hemp. I use the microfiber & minky regularly. For some reason I'm scared to try the hemp. So far no complaints, the minky inserts are trim & pretty resistant to stains.
i've only used MF and charcoal/bamboo blend (CBI). my MF's are from alva and qq.
the MF seem to get waterlogged so easily.... they did a good job containing the water, i never had any real leaks because of them, though. i used 3 MF at night and they were all 3 soaked by day time. i use 2 CBI currently, and while they are moist, they are not soaked like the MF were.
a friend of mine uses hemp, and likes them. she uses 3 hemp at night for her heavy wetter. she mix and matches with the CBI.
Post by water*drop on Nov 15, 2012 22:30:59 GMT -5
I use microfiber and hemp...mostly microfiber because they come with BG pockets. I don't like the way the microfiber feels when I'm stuffing the diapers (weird, I know), and I do feel like they get waterlogged easily. We change DD every 2 hours, though, so I haven't really had leak issues. I like the hemp inserts better, but I'm too cheap to buy new inserts when I don't have any real issues with the ones I have.
Post by justthetip on Nov 16, 2012 19:44:40 GMT -5
I have microfiber, bamboo, hemp & cotton (I use the organic cotton Flip inserts in my pockets sometimes). I prefer bamboo & hemp, but I don't have enough to ditch the MF altogether. I use hemp for naps & nighttime for extra absorbency, usually with a bamboo or MF on top. I dislike that MF stains easily and holds stink more than the natural fiber inserts. It's also bulkier compared to bamboo & hemp, for less absorbency.
Post by abitofashout on Dec 30, 2012 18:57:24 GMT -5
I have honestly had good luck with the Gerber prefolds I got a ton of at my shower with the Flip covers. I also use organic cotton (forget the brand). I'm intrigued by these charcoal blend ones, however.
I've started using my BG pockets like covers; too many leaks, too little desire to strip the damn things. Unless someone can tell me how to do it in fewer than 357932 steps.