There’s a seemingly endless choice of cloth diapers available online fuelled partly by their increasing rise in popularity.
In this post, we take a look at the best cloth diapers for heavy wetters.
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What To Look For When Buying Cloth Diapers
To help make buying cloth diapers easier, we’ve put together this handy checklist below to help you find the right product for you and your little one.
Price
Your budget will always determine what products you consider when shopping. Cloth diapers can cost anywhere from $5 right up to $35 per diaper. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with going for the most expensive product, once you get past a certain budget point it becomes less about function and more about form with more premium diapers featuring design prints.
Snaps or Velcro
Just behind price, your next biggest decision to make is around how the cloth diaper will fasten. While Velcro is super easy to get on and off and is pretty much universally understood you do run the risk that it wont last. Snap fastenings on the other hand are going to last longer but they require more dexterity to use and can initially be confusing to get on and off.
Size
There are two types of cloth diaper available:
- Newborn which are usually suitable from 6-14 pounds/li>
- One-size which will fit from 8-35 pounds
Obviously, if you plan on using a cloth diaper from the beginning then you’ll have to buy both sizes, however, many mommas tend to use disposable diapers initially and then switch to one-size once baby is big enough.
Which Type Is Best?
To make things even more confusing, there are a number of different materials and types available with various pros and cons to each.
Prefolds
When you think of a cloth diaper, chances are that this is the type and design that you’re thinking about. A prefold is a rectangular piece of cotton divided into three sections with the central part being the most absorbent. To use, fold the cotton sheet into thirds and put it inside of a diaper cover.
If you’d prefer not to use a diaper cover, you can fold it and then secure it with a snappi or secure it with a diaper pin.
Flats
The flad design hasn’t changed in decades and it’s certainly tried and tested. The square cotton sheet can be folded in a number of different ways and is fastened with a nappy pin, snippi or diaper cover.
What we really like about flats is just how cheap and quick drying they are.
Cloth Diaper Covers
Often made of wool or Polyester Urethane Laminate (PUL), the cloth diaper cover is a great alternative to a snippi clip or diaper pin.
One of the main reasons these covers are so popular is that not only are they easy to put on, they also offer excellent leak protection and can be used multiple times before washing. Waterproof covers are so popular that an increasing number of parents are using them over disposable diapers to prevent nighttime leaks.
All-in-one
Easy to put on, close and secure, the all-in-one closely resembles a disposable diaper with the difference that they can be washed out, making them extremely cost effective.
One thing to keep in mind though (and as we’re going to find out in the reviews below) is that they can take a long time to dry out properly.
All-in-Two
Where the all-in-one option above contains both the inner absorbent layer and the outer waterproof shell in one diaper, the all-in-two separates them out.
The absorbent cloth layer is pinned or snapped to close it and the outer layer sits over the top.
Fitted Cloth Diapers
Fitteds look almost exactly like a disposable with an elasticated waist and legs section, closed with Velcro and made with an absorbent fabric. Where they differ from something like an all-in-one is that they don’t have a waterproof outer cover.
Fitteds are probably the best option for those parents who want to use cloth diapers but who don’t want to fiddle with pins and snappie clips.
Pocket Diapers
Pocket diapers are fairly easy to use (certainly a step above some of the others on our list) and are made from a waterproof outer shell that has an internal pocket where you can place either a prefold, flat or even an absorbent insert.
The Best cloth diapers for heavy wetters
Okay, so now we know a little more about cloth diapers, it’s time to take a look at the best cloth diapers for heavy wetters.
To be able to decide on a product first we need to think about purpose. A good cloth diaper for a heavy wetting baby needs to:
- Extremely absorbent
- Ideally come with a waterproof shell
So without further ado, here are our top 3 picks:
1. Mama Koala One Size Reusable Pocket Cloth Diapers
Available in a range of funky designs, the Mama Koala One Size Reusable Pocket Cloth Diapers are ideal for those heavy wetters.
The waterproof outer means no cover is needed while the one-size microfiber insert snap down easily and offer added absorbency in the front for boys and in the back for girls.
The lining is soft and does an excellent job at wicking away moisture helping to keep your little one dry.
What Real Mommas Are Saying
Fantastic range of patterns available and a pack of six means that you’re never finding yourself short. Other mommas have commented that they’ve tried numerous other brands of cloth diapers and those from Mama Koala have consistently been the best for their baby.
2. ALVABABY One-Size Pocket Cloth Diapers
In very close second place, on our list is the ALVABABY One-Size Pocket Cloth Diapers.
The diapers are suitable for both babies and toddlers and the nappy is adjusted using the row of buttons on the nappy.
What Real Mommas Are Saying
Many mommas have complimented the ALVABABY One-Size Pocket Cloth Diapers on their style, function and fit. While fitting the insert isn’t as smooth as other products it’s none the less pretty easy to do.
As a pocket diaper, the ALVABABY One-Size Pocket Cloth Diapers contains everything you need to keep your little one dry, even the heaviest of wetters.
3. Simple Being Unisex Reusable Baby Cloth Diapers
If you’re looking for the best cloth diaper for your heavy wetter then you’ll want to consider the Simple Being Unisex Reusable Baby Cloth Diapers.
The anti-leak protection is fantastic thanks to two inner leg gussets. The snug leg openings and waterproof cover mean that these diapers aren’t just leak-proof, they’re breathable too.
With a number of snaps on the hip and waist, you can guarantee that the Simple Being Unisex Reusable Baby Cloth Diapers will fit your little one well.
What Real Mommas Are Saying
No matter how wet your little one gets, the Simple Being Unisex Reusable Baby Cloth Diapers will keep them dry thanks to the fantastic liner.
Honestly, the leak protection in these diapers is second to none.
The Bottom Line
So there you have it. Hopefully by following the steps in this guide, you know exactly what you’re looking for when shopping for the best cloth diapers for heavy wetters and if all else fails, you can’t go wrong with any of the products on our list.
Last update on 2022-12-20 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
Ellen Fetters
Ellen Fetters, is a former Children's and Young People's Nursing Practice with an BSc from the University of Sunderland. After completing her SCPHN - HV she then worked as a Health Visitor within the local community.
In 2017 Ellen left nursing to launch Parenting Click, an online parenting resource aimed at creating happier families through better parenting.
She lives with her husband, beautiful baby girl, and two darling dogs. She spends her free time writing, running and learning how to become a better parent.