Cloth diapers BLOG: Cloth Diaper Inserts

What inserts for reusable diapers?

2023-02-21

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Bamboo, terry, cotton? Long, small, or large? Cheap or expensive? Prefolds or ready-made? Let's be honest – the selection of inserts for reusable diapers is quite large. And we know – the bigger the selection, the harder it is to decide. What inserts for reusable diapers? Our article will help you choose the right inserts.

When choosing the perfect inserts for your needs, you can consider various criteria. After all, there is no universal standard for everyone – each person has their own preferences.

n my opinion, when looking for the perfect insert for yourself, it's a good idea to list what is most important to you: price, absorbency, drying speed, the material the insert is made of, etc. This way, it will be easier to choose the right insert.

For whom: a newborn, infant, or older child?
When buying inserts, pay attention to whom you're buying them for. The difference comes down to the size of the inserts as well as their absorbency. In this case, the largest inserts are also the most absorbent, while the smaller ones are less absorbent.

Inserts for newborns
These are inserts in the smallest size:

Small bamboo insert
Mini booster
Small microfiber insert
Smaller prefold S
Long prefold S (yellow)
Form-fitting S

It is especially important to pay attention to the bamboo terry and microfiber inserts. All these small-sized inserts have a micropolar layer on one side, making them perfect for newborn covers. Micropolar draws moisture away from the baby’s skin, ensuring the baby stays dry.

Inserts for infants
For children weighing between 4-11 kg, we have created the mini one-size line. This size is a transition between newborn and OS (one-size).

Inserts – ideal for mini one-size diapers:

Mini booster
Small bamboo terry insert
Smaller prefold S (yellow)
Long prefold S (yellow)
Long prefold M (green)
Form-fitting S (yellow)

For infants, there are so-called medium inserts. When looking for inserts specifically for this age group, I wouldn’t typically choose small-sized inserts. However, it’s worth noting that sometimes two inserts are used for one diaper. In such cases, the best combination is a small + medium insert. The OS (one-size) line is designed for children weighing between 6-15 kg.

Inserts for medium-sized children:

Long insert M (green)
Long insert L (blue)
Medium bamboo + microfiber insert
Green prefold
Form-fitting M (green)
Form-fitting L (blue)

Inserts for older children
Older children generally have a larger bladder volume and can often go for long periods without urinating. These children are usually daytime potty-trained and wear diapers only at night. Therefore, the largest inserts are recommended for these children.

The largest inserts for older children are: