ALVABABY Newborn Cloth Diapers Pocket for Less Than 12pounds Cloth Diaper Nappy 6pcs + 12 Inserts 6SVB03

We love these diapers! We bought 1 set of these initially to try them out, and came back to buy 2 more sets so we have 18 total. They are perfect for our newborn who is way too small for the full size BG diapers we had bought before he was born. We waited til he was 8 pounds like we were told but still there was no way the full size cloth diapers would fit him, so we started looking at new born cloth diapers. These fit him perfectly with the snaps adjusted, and we like the colors. We have not had a single blow out since he started using these. He has leaked (wet only) twice but that was because I didn't notice the inserts were sticking out of hte pocket in the back so his clothes were wicking moisture from the inserts. They clean up nice. I washed them in hot water 5 times before I started using them on him and haven't had any trouble with absorption. There's a million different suggestions for washing cloth diapers, but one thing I saw over and over was to never put the pockets in the dryer, only the inserts, so we've been doing that. The only negative I've noticed is some quality control issues in that even though I bought them all at the same time, one diaper might be a tad smaller or larger than the next so I can't snap them all quite the same around his waist, and some of the inserts are harder to fit in than others because the inserts are different lengths and because the crotch of the diaper is narrower on some than others. Other than that they all seem to be sewn well and nothing has come apart so far. And yes, like other reviews say, the crotch width is narrow so it is tight to stuff the inserts if you don't have smaller hands. It is supposed to be a smaller diaper so I don't think you can count this as a negative. I haven't had any troubles. Even with these slight negatives, I saved over $200 buying these vs a name brand so I'm very happy to put up with the small inconveniences.

I recently started using these for our 1 month old. She's a tiny little thing weighing around 7lbs and has long thin legs. These have worked pretty well overall. We've had 2 leaks over the course of a week but I don't think that's all on the diaper. Because the inserts are microfiber they wick moisture away fast but work like a sponge. Meaning any pressure applied when the insert is full will cause liquid to leak out. To alleviate this I'm going to purchase additional hemp inserts. In the meantime I'm doubling up the microfiber ones. Doing this adds a lot of bulk to the diaper causing a few issues. 1. It's hard to get the leg area snapped tight enough to prevent leg gaps. I manage but it's difficult. 2. By changing the rise to the smallest, it causes the white lining of the diaper to push up in the front passed the colored outer shell. 3. Because the diapers are so small and narrow in the crotch, it makes them really difficult to stuff. Maybe a pair of tongs would make this easier. I am new to cloth diapering and may have to work on my fitting with the snaps. On the bright side, these have been a great day time solution. I do not use them at night but I've had no issues using them during naps. I have already washed them a few times and they are holding up well. I use regular detergent and baking soda. Most of the stains come right out. I do, however, rinse any poopy ones out before they go in the wet bag and are laundered. After, being washed and dried, if they do have any stains I hang them in the window and let the sun take care of that. Overall, I have been very pleased and the price can't be beat!

I'm not a typically a review-writer but I feel compelled to offer some logical counter-points to a majority of the negative reviews of this product. First background: This is the first baby I've cloth diapered (and my last child-ever). I researched which type of cloth diaper would work best for me and decided to go with pocket diapers. Following the advice of most CD moms, I bought 27 one-size pocket diapers because I was instructed not to "waste money" on newborn cloth diapers (just use disposables for a week until meconium passes). Well, while all (or most) one-size CD state that they will fit a minimum of 8 pounds (my son was born 8 lbs 15 oz), the reality is comical; even on the smallest setting, one-size diapers went up to my baby's armpits and the leg openings were HUGE. Mind you, he's not only 9 lbs but he's 21 inches long (91%)- so he's no shrimp. I was reluctant to buy newborn CD and poured over reviews of every NB CD I looked at. These are by far the most economical NB CDs that I could find on Amazon. OK, so most of the negative reviews stated that these CDs leak and that the inserts are hard to use/stuff. Leaks: First, you really shouldn't keep your NB in any diaper for longer than 2 hours or more than one BM- disposable or cloth. It's not good for baby's skin and you are tempting fate by waiting until the diaper is at capacity before changing it. If I left either of my NBs in any diaper (even the most expensive disposable) for 4 hours or more, or more than one BM, I experienced leaks and blowouts. So asking a CD to withstand 2+ hours of urine and feces is unrealistic. If your baby sleeps more than 4 hours during the night and you aren't up feeding and changing him/her at least once, then I would recommend disposables at night. Second, play around with the snaps and the fit. I found that these CD (might be true of all CD) give baby a bit of a "muffin-top" when they are adjusted to the correct size. You can't leave the diaper gapping and expect it to contain urine or feces either. I'll repeat myself here, if the fit isn't correct on disposables they too will leak (my sons have peed out the tops of disposable diapers that were too loose). Third, follow the laundering guidelines. This includes 1 wash-before-use for the covers and 3-5 pre-washes for the liners. Don't use hot water. Check your washer's owner's manual to see if the warm water temp is around 86 degrees F and if so, wash on warm. Otherwise wash on cold but use a normal or heavy duty wash setting. Don't put the covers in the dryer- high heat breaks down PUL which is what keeps the moisture inside the diaper. You can dry the liners in the dryer (I would recommend medium or low heat) but hang the covers to dry. Do 1-2 rinse and spins in cold water before washing with detergent (no fabric softener) in warm or cold water on a normal to heavy duty wash setting. Also, don't use dryer sheets with the liners. Fabric softeners have a tendency to make fabric repel moisture- which is exactly the opposite of the desired function of CDs. The truth is, CDs are less practical than disposables- there's a reason human's invented disposable diapers. However, those of us that do CD do so for a reason, whether it be to save money, limit baby's exposure to toxins, limit environmental impact or any combination of the three. So there is some sacrifice that's necessary in order to achieve those goals. Stuffing the pockets: Yes, these are NB size. That means that they are going to be smaller than one-size diapers. If you take an extra 2 minutes to stuff the liner, it's actually pretty simple. If stuffing a liner is a deal-breaker for you, then don't get pocket diapers- period. Bottom line, these are an excellent option for those of us who can't (or don't want to) pay $10-$20 per diaper for NB sized CD. I've experienced LESS leaks and blowouts in these (changed every 2-3 hours and after every BM) than I have with Bamboo Nature, 7th Generation, Huggies Snugglers, or Pampers Swaddlers diapers.

Buckle up because this is about to be the detailed review I wish I’d had before purchasing. TLDR: pros and cons, annoying to stuff, fit okay, need extra inserts for average wetter. In depth review with details below: I’ve tried several different brands and styles of newborn cloth diapers, including Alva Baby pocket, Imagine all in ones, Thirsties all in one, and Thank U Mom pocket (which are my current winner, but significantly more expensive than Alva Baby). FIT: We started cloth diapering my newborn at one month when she was 9ish lbs, and these fit well, I think there’s some give for her to grow but not a lot. We supplemented a couple cloth diapers in with the disposables when she was in the 7lb - 8lb range and they still technically fit, but were a little bulky, and we had some leaks. ABSORBENCY: my newborn is not what I would consider a heavy wetter, here is our routine for these diapers to keep them from leaking: Insert these diapers came with (microfiber), Alva Baby newborn bamboo insert (sold separately), Disposable bamboo sheets over top of the diaper so that is catches most of the mess (brand Babygoal). Sometimes we can get away with one insert, but it’s definitely risky, and I would never attempt that over night. CLEANING: As mentioned above, we use a bamboo disposable sheet that catches most of the mess so I can’t speak on how easy it is to remove poop from these, but they seem to wash well following the recommended wash routine, and I air dry the pocket diaper and they dry fast. STUFFING: This is my biggest beef with these diapers, they suck to stuff. I have tiny, and I mean tiny hands and it is so hard to get one insert in, and these typically need two. The middle part is simply too tight with no give. You can bunch it all up and pull the inserts through to the back, and that’s really the best way I’ve found to do it with these, but because they’re so tight that’s still hard and extra time consuming. OVERALL: While these may be the most cost effective option, they come with quite a bit of fuss, so if these are what you’re getting to start out with cloth diapers, don’t judge all cloth diapers by these. While I probably would not buy this particular size and style again because the cons outweigh the pros for my family, and would probably not recommend them to a friend looking for a diaper they want to last through multiple babies, I will continue to use these in my regular diapering routine, and if you just need something cheap to get you through, these might be a good fit.

Great for the price, and they last for ages with proper washing! I do wish there was an in-between size on the snaps (you could do Velcro but I've found that doesn't hold up in the wash as well even with "laundry tabs" - they still come open and stick to everything else) - I cannot fit my baby when snapped symmetrically, need first snap on one side and second snap on the other to fit his waist without squeezing him too tightly, so one leg hole is looser than the other, allowing leaks (I have learned to snap tighter on the side he turns onto in his sleep, and change very frequently to avoid this). The "one size" version is the same, have had the same issue with my older son. The newborn size is also very hard to stuff due to the narrow crotch; my 8yo helps me stuff and then I snap the rise snaps down to size. If I do it by myself I can only get the insert about halfway in, then feel it from the outside and pinch the end through the cover and pull it in that way. However you need to stuff before snapping down the rise or the insert(s) will hang out. If the inserts are not fully covered by the waterproof cover it will wick pee onto the baby's clothes. All said and done, these are fantastic diapers. The bigger ones I have for my older son have lasted nearly 3 years now and still look brand new, minimal wear and tear even with being washed every couple of days (hang dry them!) and at times stretched with triple stuffing for my heavy wetter but still in great shape years later. Good quality, just needs some patience and trial and error.