There are still new moms out there that are using cloth diapers on their babies. While more new moms prefer disposable, there are some new moms that like the old fashioned way of changing their babies.  Gone are the days when we would buy white square cloth diapers and have to form a triangle with them and use huge diaper pins that sometimes would pop open and stick the baby. With today’s technology and more creative designs, there is a whole new world of cloth diapers that aren’t your mother’s cloth diapers.

If you are a new mom to be and you have decided to use cloth diapers, we can help you decide which brand is the best. Let’s take a look at some of the top brands of cloth diapers and what they have to offer. We will look at Kushies, Gerber, Fuzzi Bunz and Swaddlebees

Fuzzi Bunz

Fuzzi Bunz has been in business since 2001 and they made a name for themselves in the world of cloth diapers. These diapers are considered to be the designer cloth diapers of the industry. This style of cloth diapers is different than the Kushies or the Gerber Cloth Diapers we mentioned. These diapers are a one size diaper with 4 different settings. The legs can be adjusted to 8 plus settings and the waste band can be set up to 4 plus settings.

These diapers have a back pocket that hides the absorbent insert. The Fuzzi Bunz offers durable and adjustable snaps to fit your baby securely. The diapers use the PUL technology; this is a soft waterproof outer layer of the diaper that comes in a rainbow of great colors. These cloth diapers are sold in packages of three with the inserts. These are priced at $ 53.85. They are available in a 6 pack priced at $ 105.00 and a 12 pack that is priced at $ 203.40. There are also available in packs of 15, 18, 24 and 36.

You can only purchase these diapers online through the Fuzzi Bunz website. These diapers are 100% washable, simply follow the washing instructions and you can get started saving money every week on diapers.

Gerber Pre Folded Birdseye Cloth Diapers

Gerber is one of the leading manufacturers of baby products. They have everything from baby food, baby bottles and cloth diapers. Gerber is a name you can trust, when you buy Gerber you know you are getting quality products. The Gerber Pre Folded Birdseye Cloth Diapers are available in a 12-count package. These diapers are soft and dependable, they won’t leak as much as other cloth diapers do. These diapers come pre-folded so you won’t have to try to figure out how they go.

The Gerber Pre Folded Birdseye Cloth Diapers are made from 100% cotton and they come with a 100% polyester pad for protection. These cloth diapers are strong and you can really depend on them. What makes these diapers so different is that they can be used as a burp cloth, changing pad or a cleaning cloth. These diapers are reusable and 100% machine washable. They are also good for the environment; they are 100% recyclable too. These diapers are available in white and folded or pre-folded. The pack of 12 costs about $ 11.96 and they can be found in Walmart, Babies R Us and Target.

Kushies Cloth Diapers

Kushies is a brand of cloth diapers that offer more than the standard layer of protection you get with regular cloth diapers. These diapers are designed for babies ranging in weight from 10 pounds to 15 pounds. They are made with a waterproof exterior with a very absorbent outer layer. These diapers are an all in one diaper, meaning that there are no diaper covers or lines to insert. These are straight from the package diapers.

Kushies offers 5 layers of protection and these diapers are made with 100% cotton flannel and a special middle soaker layer for more absorbency. These diapers have adjustable tabs for a more comfortable fit. These diapers are machine washable and will not shrink in the laundry. These diapers are available in a 5 pack of different colors including White, Yellow, and Sage and there are prints with ducks on them too. The price of these cloth diapers for a 5 pack is $ 49.99. You can find these diapers in Walmart and in specialty stores such as Lavender Baby Hill and Magic Beans.

Swaddlebees Cloth Diapers

Swaddlebees was started by a mom who wanted to change the way we use diapers. Mrs. McClure set out to help clean up the environment with the amount of disposable diapers that end up in landfills every year. She created the Swaddlebee Cloth Diaper Line. What makes this line of cloth diapers is that there is more than one style. Other cloth diapers only come in one style; the Swaddlebees are available in All in One Diapers, Pocket Diapers, Fitted Diapers and Diaper Covers.

The inserts and the doublers are sold separately. The Swaddlebees are available in some great colors and designs. All of the different styles of diapers are adjustable and are extremely absorbent. These diapers come with a guide, the waist measurements are from 9″ to 21″, Thighs are 4″ to 12.5″ and weight is about 8-35.

The good thing about these diapers is that these diapers come in sizes and you don’t have to keep spending money on diapers every time your child grows. Swaddlesbees. Now the hard part to swallow is that the Swaddlebees are priced at each and this includes 2 inserts so for one Blueberry One Size Bamboo Velour Diaper it will cost you $ 28.97. Bulk ordering is available.

We have profiled 4 different styles of cloth diapers, three of these companies have diapers that are a bit pricey and Gerber cloth diapers are not expensive and they are reliable diapers for a fraction of the cost. There are some really great reasons why cloth diapers would be more cost effective for some families but you really should take into consideration everything that goes with cloth diapers before deciding on cloth or disposable.

If you have had any experience with cloth diapers, please leave us some feedback so other new moms can find out how other mothers fared.