As a mom who started cloth diapering when my baby was near potty training age, I never had the experience of cloth diapering a newborn. At this stage, it is easy to forget how tiny newborns really are, and the logistics of having a bulky cloth diaper fit them. Leaner newborns may have issues with leaking when the leg gussets are not snug enough. Clothing may not be true to size because cloth diapers on newborns are overly bulky.
When I received a Small size MiniMaestro to review, and compared it to my one size cloth diapers, I was surprised at just how small “small” diapers are. I showed the sample to my husband who asked if it was for one of my toddler’s dolls! With an older child, a one size cloth diaper snapped down to fit may not be a big deal – but for a newborn, you still may not be able to achieve a great fit, and be left with a lot of bulk in the process.
I tried out the MiniMaestro on my friend’s baby who is 7 weeks old and about 12 pounds. The diaper fit perfectly on this tiny baby with virtually no bulk. It contained a very messy diaper with NO LEAKS! My friend was actually impressed and loved the look of cloth diapers on her baby, that she is actually looking into cloth diapering her infant now! What a way to convert a sposie diaper user!
I have never tried sized diapers before and I was actually a bit hesitant about them because I almost feel that they defeat the purpose of saving money while cloth diapering, when in reality, you really don’t need too many of these diapers (depending on how often you do laundry.) I personally would use the Mini Maestro sized diapers for a newborn and infant because of the great fit which is also trim when compared to one size diapers. Trim fitting diapers is a very important factor to me because I cannot see how all that extra bulk on a baby is comfortable, and at the same time having their clothing fit properly.
I highly recommend considering a sized cloth diaper for your new baby’s earliest stages of diapering. The MiniMaestro diaper is trim, adorable, easy to use, and inexpensive (plus, right now they are offering FREE SHIPPING!) From a company that earned the Parent Tested Parent Approved award, you know you are getting a great diaper!
Disclosure: I received a sample to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own.