Kelli - I started CDing DS2 about 2 months ago and we have a mix of a bunch of stuff .
I started with Flips stuffed with prefolds and the Flip Stay Dry Inserts and these both work REALLY well for us. I haven't had a single leak with a Flip during the day. We don't have an issue with poop explosions, though, so YMMV. When DS was just EBF poop almost always got on the cover. Now that he is eating solids that doesn't happen anymore.
I also have about 10 BG Freetime AIOs and I really like them a lot. Super easy to put on and very absorbent. I like the stay dry inners, but they are microfiber underneath and some people avoid MF because it can get stinky. I haven't had this problem yet at all.
I got some Sunbaby and Alva Baby pockets through a co-op for less than $5 a diaper and they also work really well for us. I stuff with prefolds but I have some bamboo/mf blend inserts on order too. Alva makes a pocket diaper with double gussets that people rave about and I have some of those coming from a coop. They only have 7 colors on their website, but they are cheap! You can also find them on ebay.
Another inexpensive pocket option is Coolababy. I don't have any of them, but they get good reviews and they also have double gussets. You can find them new on ebay as well.
If cost wasn't a huge factor I'd have a whole stash of the new Tots Bots Easy Fit AIOs.
Daniele
mama to
dd1 watching over her brothers and sister from Heaven
ds1 13 years old
dd2 10 years old
ds2 6 years old
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