The Filp is one of the diapers I have decided to have in my diaper stash. You can get it in many different colors and it comes with either velcro or snap closures, It is like a hybrid from traditional diaper covers and pocket diapers. A pocket or all-in-one (AIO) are one and done kind of products that require both the insert and cover to be washed every time a mess is made in it. The big perk of the Flip is that the insert can be removed and the cover reused if the cover isn't very soiled. Just wipe the inside with a wet wipe, set aside to dry and use with a fresh insert later. Another reason I really like the Flip is that it is a one size diaper which means it should fit Eli from 7-35 lbs which makes it cost effective. It also has great reviews: aka very few leaks. (I will have to find out for myself if this is true for my baby since all kids come in different shapes). Another perk is that the cover is made of a waterproof material that is also breathable. It doesn't have the super leg gussets that Thirsties covers have but the elastic around the legs does seem to get the job done.
The Flip is like a cover in many ways, however, because the waist is so narrow and trim I don't think it would work very well with a pre-fold diaper unless it were trifolded. This isn't a problem for me since I plan to use the inserts that are specifically made for the Flip but it is something to keep in mind if you are looking to use it as a basic diaper cover.
The Flip insert (pictured here) has 3 layers of microfiber and then a layer of "stay-dry" suede that wicks away moisture from baby's bottom. This differs slightly from microfiber inserts made for pocket diapers. The pocket diaper inserts are fully microfiber which makes them just as absorbent- but you wouldn't want to put it directly against baby's skin since microfiber can be really rough. The liner in a pocket diaper is meant to wick away moisture and protects a baby's bottom from any chafing that would occur from a microfiber insert. I originally planned to just buy BumGenius pocket inserts to use with both my pocket diapers and my Flips because they are a little cheaper. But in my research I found there is a difference between the two and thought you might want to know that as well. One nice thing about the inserts is that it is one-size-fits-all and folds to fit the small, medium and large settings of the cover. Here are two pics; one of what the insert looks like placed in the diaper and the other of the diaper all snapped up.
I'm now going to touch briefly on the pocket diapers I have in my stash. I purchased two different brands of pocket diapers: Bumgenius 4.0 and the Oh Katy one size pocket. These both are one-size diapers which means they should fit from birth to potty-training. The reason I chose these two brands is because they have gotten the best reviews I've seen so far. The Bumgenius seem to fit better once babies are bigger and the Oh Katy have a more versatile snap system for babies that have narrow waists. Here is a pic showing the waist snaps of the Bumbenius 4.0 (yellow) and Oh Katy (red):
Both brands came with a full size insert that can snap down to fit each size option, they also included a very small insert to be used for newborns or to be used as a doubler for nap time/long car trips for bigger babies. Here is a pic of what the Bumgenius 4.0 package included:
The Oh Katy Package looked pretty much the same. Just in case you aren't familiar with pocket daipers the way you use one is by stuffing the pocket section with an insert. It's pretty simple, but I know I will have to explain it to my husband so I thought I would say it here too. Some stuffing tips: If you have a boy place the folded portion of the insert at the front of the diaper where he will need the extra absorbency, if you have a girl place the folded part of the insert at the back. For cleaning convenience try to have the tag at the pocket opening. This way you can just grab the tag when removing the insert which will make it a little less messy for you at wash time.
Now, the Oh Katy inserts don't have tags so this isn't an option for them. But the pocket opening for the insert is at the front of the diaper instead of the back like the Bumgenius's is so, insert removal may not be as messy.
There aren't very many differences in the two types of pocket diaper that I chose aside from what I mentioned. Both received great reviews so I will just have to wait and see what works best. I plan to use the pocket diapers especially for bed and nap time since they are so absorbent and have the ability to be extra stuffed for extra absorbency if needed. I do like that the washing instructions for the Oh Katy allow for machine drying where the Bumgenius require line drying. I also really like how soft the Oh Katy lining is. But i'm a little concerned that the snaps in the Oh Katy will leave marks on Eli's skin but that is something I will just have to wait and see about. One thing to note is that the pocket diapers are more bulky than the Flip is so you may need to size up for clothing to fit over them. I will leave you with a pic of each. (Sorry the Oh Katy is so blurry I had a little trouble with exposure since the fabric is more satiny than the Bumgenius)
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