ALVABABY 6 Pack Cloth Diaper with 12 Inserts One Size Adjustable Washable Reusable Diaper Cover for Baby Girls and Boys

It was a hard debate whether to give these 4 or 5 stars. I went with 5 stars because for the price, these are my favorite cloth diapers and will be my go-to diapers if I need to order more, but they are not what I would consider to be the best. Backstory: I cloth diapered my first child using a combination of BumGenius All-in-Ones, FuzziBunz Pocket Diapers (Seconds), and I had 2 BumGenius Freetimes. I bought a nice recommended, organic detergent to wash them in and in a short time, my baby had ammonia burns on his bottom. We have EXTREMELY hard water and they weren't getting clean enough. A google search gave me multiple sources recommending to use Tide Original Powder to wash them in and although it voided the warranties, to me using Tide was a no brainer when it came to ammonia burns on my baby's bottom. Additionally, we live in Northeast Ohio which made hanging diapers out to dry in the winter impossible. The BumGenius All-in-Ones (my favorites) took forever to line dry (especially indoors) which resulted in us having to tumble dry them on low. Between the Tide, the hard water, and putting them in the dryer, our diapers lasted 2 years. The PUL was peeling and efforts to re-waterproof them failed (see attached picture). When I was pregnant with my second child, I looked into new cloth diapers because the cost savings and environmental impact will always be worth it to me to cloth diaper. I didn't want to spend the roughly $20 per diaper for the BumGenius diapers, so with these averaging out to around $5 a diaper, I took a chance. I bought 3 packs of 6 - costing me roughly $90 and I have a great rotation of diapers and only have to wash them every few days. I've been using them for 6 months with my second born and I couldn't be happier!!! First of all, I've always struggled with the absorbency issue with cloth diapers (although, side note, I have had WAY less poop blowouts in cloth than when we use disposables when we're on trips away from home - another perk of cloth diapers!). No cloth diaper is as absorbent as a disposable so you need to be prepared to change diapers more frequently. BumGenius are great because their PUL is folded over onto the waist tabs, along with the top edges on the front and back which is helpful in preventing leaks (see uploaded photos for comparisons). The snaps are FANTASTIC for sizing. I hated the drying time with the All-in-Ones - even out on the line they didn't dry as quickly. The Freetimes dried more quickly, but I didn't find them to be as absorbent. I thought I would hate stuffing the inserts into the FuzziBunz pockets, but stuffing wasn't bad at all. What I disliked about the Fuzzibunz is that you had to adjust the elastic on the leg holes and the waist to size the diapers. Ugh! It was a huge pain and I didn't feel they were as absorbent. So for the AlvaBaby Diapers to have the snaps for sizing and a GREAT price - I was sold. A major perk is that I can hang these diapers up in my dark, cold, below ground basement during winter in Northeast Ohio and they dry overnight - no more having to use the dryer which gives me hope that they may last longer than 2 years. I still wash them in Tide and I wash the shells in warm water, extra rinse, heavy soil setting and I wash the inserts separately - also in Tide, hot water, extra rinse, heavy soil setting. Leaks do happen with the AlvaBaby diapers. If you look at the uploaded pictures of the one on Baby, anywhere the white, inner lining is showing is a potential leak spot where it touches Baby's clothing. I really try to make sure that fleece lining is tucked inside the diaper, which helps to minimize leaking. Also, several of the AlvaBaby diapers have a velvety/velour type cover which is more prone to leaks than the more "plasticy" covers because they absorb moisture from the inside liner too (see the cow print cover vs. plain blue photo). The styles and colors available are really adorable and I've gotten a lot of compliments. Sorry for the lengthy review, but all in all, these are a GREAT value in cloth diapering and I would absolutely buy them again and recommend them to anyone.

Very cute, my daughter had a few leaks but once I got the hang of it she’s had no leaks and it’s easy to use. The absorbency is okay but I’m going to get better inserts. Not super bulky like other brands which I LOVE, super easy to use and the snap quality is good. Will definitely be ordering more!

I would like to preface with the fact that these are the only diapers I’ve used and it’s only been a few months so I can’t speak to longevity. But so far I LOVE these. They very rarely leak, contain baby poop as well as disposables, they’re easy to clean and adorable. Just bought another pack, they’re also great for the price.

These Alvababy diapers are great! I've used them on my first baby for 8 months, and they definitely hold up after all that use and washing. I have researched a lot about cloth diapering, as I'm sure you have if you're looking at this product. I'll try to answer everything I wanted to know before buying these. Sizing: They were a bit too big for the newborn stage, so I ended up not using them for that stage (she was 6 1/2 lbs.); but when she reached about 8 lbs. they would work on the smallest snaps. I love that you can gradually work up and out as needed on the snap size. I've used the microfiber inserts the whole time, and as long as I make sure it's not scrunched up inside the pocket, it works great to keep everything inside and dry. Since she began sleeping through the night (up to 12 hours!), I've used two inserts in the pocket, and the diaper doesn't leak. I have found that one insert will over-saturate and leak after about 5 hours. The diapers are bulkier than disposable, which means that sometimes you need to size up on pants; but that's not a problem, just an observation. Rashes and creams: We've experienced all the different kinds of rashes, but she's also gotten them while using disposables, so I don't think that has any particular link to cloth diapers; I think it just comes with the territory of wearing a diaper. :) I've used various rash creams and ointments with these diapers (beeswax, petroleum, zinc...), and at first I noticed that the absorption was not as good and there was sometimes a smell after washing and drying. So I changed my washing procedure, and it took care of those problems and they absorb well and don't smell. Cleaning care: When I take off a used diaper, I drop it into a wet bag that I keep hanging off the changing table. Wet ones go right in; when I was just breastfeeding her, soiled diapers went right in, too, because it is water soluble and washes right out, no stains or residue. Now that we've started solid foods and have been using formula, I shake solids off into the toilet, but I don't scrape or rinse anything that doesn't fall out. Then I put that diaper into the wet bag. As long as I keep on top of washing them every other day, they don't stink up the room; but left too long, you know they do! :) To wash, I dump them into the washing machine as is, and drop in the emptied wet bag. I add Tide's liquid Free and Gentle, just up to the 1-- too much soap causes a residue buildup and ruins absorption. I wash it with the hottest water and the fullest water setting (even though it's a small-sized load) on the "super dirty" setting for the most agitation. Then I wash them again with a few changes: I do not add more soap, I turn the water level down, and the temperature to medium; this is more of a rinse cycle to make sure all the soap, creams, and any extra residue is removed. Finally, they go into the dryer on low heat, and they come out fresh and clean! Discoloration: After 8 months, the diapers still have no stains, even from a bright orange petroleum-based rash medication she was using for a few days. The inserts are beginning to get a darkened grey stain look, but so far their performance is still good. They are not as soft as they were at first, so I think in a few months I will have to retire them from service, but we're not there yet. Of course, the diapers' color is not as bright as at first, but you would expect that after washing them 50+ times. I've not had any stitches come apart, except a few spots on the microfiber inserts; but it doesn't compromise their efficiency at all. Conclusion: As I said, this is an excellent diaper, simple to use even for someone who has never experienced cloth diapering before! I give them a hearty thumbs-up. May the beautiful flowers and patterns bring a smile to your face as you care for your sweet little one, even on the hardest days. Happy diapering! :)

I use Alvababy and Happy Flute cloth diapers. I'll try to give as much info as possible on my experience so far (we've been using cloth diapers regularly for about four months). I spent the first three months of my pregnancy researching everything cloth diaper. I was super overwhelmed and it turned out most of the info was a bit extra or didn't work for us. You have to try different things because in the end what works for some babies doesn't work for all. Also, water types and washing machines vary as well. So...here we go... First, what I like about Alvababy diapers: They are great double stuffed for bedtime. At bedtime I put two pads inside the pockets of baby's diaper for extra absorbency, and the Alvababy diapers seem much more comfortable to wear double stuffed. Our baby always sleeps in Alvababy diapers at bedtime. The Happy Flutes seem too bulky when double stuffed. I also love that Alvababy comes with so many pads, no need to buy separately. Now what I don't like about Alvababy: Alvababy diapers don't have enough stretch in the waist. When in Alvababy our baby is more likely to spit up when put into a sitting position. I love the stretch the Happy Flute diapers have. Compared to Alvababy, I noticed Happy Flute has more give in the waist and leg area. This is especially important to me when putting baby in the carseat or sitting in general. Also, I don't like that the PUL fabric is not at the inside top of the diaper as well. I feel that baby has more leaks from the top/belly area, especially when baby in laying on me while feeding and napping. I also don't like the snap layout on Alvababy compared to Happy Flute. There are less snaps making fewer size variations around the waist, as well as, length wise. When baby has a rash, I line the diapers with one Wegreeco disposable liner to protect the diaper from creams, as they do ruin absorbency. The Wegreeco liners do a great job! I have hard water. I use one scoop of Rockin' Green Cloth Diaper detergent per one days worth of diapers. I usually wash diapers everyday, with one scoop. If I skip a day, I use two scoops. I run a rinse and spin cycle, followed by a wash cycle. My wash cycle is like this: hot water, full spin, heavy soil, 2- 3 extra rinses (depending on how many poop diapers). *I tried washing in cold water every other day and the ammonia smell built up and was terrible, we had to strip the diapers which was stressful. For heavy stains, I put the diapers or pads in full sun for an afternoon and it clears up. I also use silicon agitator balls to knock loose any extra gook. I hang dry diaper shells and machine dry pads. We have a bidet sprayer attached to our toilet to spray poop off diapers. We do this in/over a bucket then dump and flush. Lastly, I have (2) Wegreeco Large Reusable Hanging Wet Bags (one in use, one in wash) to store dirty diapers. I know this is a ton of extra information, but I hope it helps someone who may be feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. I didn't use cloth diapers with my first two and I wish I would have. It's really not hard and its so much better for baby and is a long term money saver. *photos: the blue diaper on the bottom is Happy Flute, the purple top diaper is Alvababy.

I'm so happy these work for my baby! Every baby is different and the same diapers don't always work on every kid. We sampled 7 different brands when we started cloth diapering and these Alva pockets are our go-to for a few reasons. 1) prefolds just weren't working. We had a couple different covers but just kept getting leaks. These pockets hold everything in. Plus, our son would scream through a diaper change with the prefolds, with the pockets he just seems comfortable. 2) great inserts! Usually we think the less expensive brands will have cheap inserts. Not so with the Alva. We have found that these inserts are more than sufficient. We washed them 3 or 4 times before the first use (only soap the first cycle) and haven't had any leak issues. Even now they are still getting better. 3) Gramps can't complain. One of the biggest reasons I love these pockets is because they are grandpa-proof. It's just like a disposable, Dad, just throw it on. Yeah, you can even use it to wipe the extra poop off his butt before pulling out a wipe; it is a diaper after all. I stuff them as soon as they're dry so any caretaker can just throw it on. 4) washing is too easy. Simple: rinse in cold, then wash with a little soap in warm (look for the heat warming, I think it's like 92°) with a cold rinse, and with an extra rinse cycle. Put the inserts in the dryer with wool balls, hang the PUL linings. They take about 3 hours to line dry inside my house. Much faster than the AiOs (by about half). After 2 months of use you still can't tell they've been extensively peed and pooped on. 5) not bulky. I have a friend who also cloth diapers and she uses a more expensive brand which is so bulky they've had to jump up a size in clothing (their 4 month old is in 6-9 month clothes). With these we have no issue. 6) cost. If you're reading this review you already know cloth diapers will save you tons of money however these Alva will save you even more because of their low price point. This set has 4 minky diapers which I love (all but the birds and monsters)!

They're really good. They absorb really well and I am able to adjust size in line with baby's growth. Love that they're environmentally friendly.

After few months using cloth diapers I'm ready to make a review. I bought ALVA pockets, Nora nursery pockets, BumGenius pockets, Flip cover and All in One Ecoable. I have been using them for 3 months now. Alva and Nora have the same shape are very very similar the only difference between them is the insert. Alva come with 2 microfiber inserts and Nora one bamboo/ microfiber. In my opinion, I prefer the organic fabrics like bamboo, hemp and cotton because they hold more pee, but they absorb pee slow when compared to microfiber. Microfiber inserts soak pee pretty fast, but you can have issues with compression leaks. The advantage of using pocket is you can use another insert or try different things like prefolds, flats, birdseye or flour sack towels that works best for you and your baby. Now I use inserts that are hemp and bamboo that I sewed myself. BumGenius pocket and Flip covers they look very similar in shape but one is a pocket and the other is a cover, lol. They are very well make and the BumGenius come with 2 microfiber inserts, one big with snaps that you can regulate the size and one small. The flip cover has a microfiber insert and a top layer of cotton (not sure) that you can fold to adjust to the size of your baby (you can't put microfiber against the baby skin). I heard some complaints about the elastics becoming relaxed in the BumGenius diapers, but I didn't have issues with it. Because I know how to sew I checked the diaper to see if I could replace it myself in case it turns relaxed, and it looks like it's pretty easy to replace. I don't even need a sewing machine to fix it if I need. The advantage of the covers is to be able to use it more than one time, you just have to change the insert if the cover is not dirty. Also, I don't have to spend time stuffing pocket diapers. Also, if you want to go minimalist, covers are the best option. I wish I thought about it before buying all my diapers lol, now I have too many. All in one Ecoable is pretty and very well made. I don't have to stuff the diaper because the insert is attached to the diaper. Also, it looks like a pocket you can put more inserts if needed. It has a double gusset and it's pretty good to avoid leaks but if you have a chubby baby it might not work. My baby has big thighs and it makes marks on his legs. He is 4 months old now and I can't use it on him anymore :-(. I like the charcoal bamboo pocket because it absorbs pee well and I don't see stains easily. According my last pic you can see how bulk they are when compared to each other; the Flip cover is the smallest one and BumGenius is the biggest one. I love the way Alva and Nora nursery fits and like the BumGenius and Flip cover fit too. But Alva and Nora are my favorite pocket diapers. Unfortunately, I don't like the fit of the Ecoable but it must be because I have a chubby baby. I love ALVA they are my favorite and the price is very good too! I hope this review help you!