It's All in the Cloth: Flipping Out

First diaper I "test-drove" was the Flip. This diaper has a waterproof shell that you place an insert right inside, then close with snaps. You can use the snaps to adjust the size as needed.

I was concerned with the snaps because I thought it would take forever to do and would be nearly impossible with a very mobile toddler. They took a tad bit longer than velcro (of course) but were a "snap" (hee hee) and weren't a problem at all.

                                     
Here is Brenna in her Flip. (I love this picture because it's like she's the calm in the center of a brother/dog tornado.) I tried to take better pictures of her and the diaper, but she just wasn't having it. The diaper is a little bulkier than a disposable but her pants still fit her just fine. It just makes her look like she has a little more junk in her baby trunk. :-)

I really liked the Flip because it was easy to use. To change the diaper, you just open up the cover, remove the dirty insert and put in a fresh one. I never had any problems with leaks - even after an extended period. I haven't put her in it overnight yet - once I do I will probably put in two inserts for extra absorbency. The Flip seems to be the best economical choice out of the two I've tried because you can re-use the cover. The covers can be purchased for $13.95 and inserts are $4.95 a piece. I used four inserts with Brenna and only had to use a new cover after her BM. If you could time it right, you could easily use just one cover a day and just swap inserts as needed. The Flip system also has biodegradable, disposable inserts available for travel or scheduled poos. :-) I've used these and found them to do just as well as the cloth inserts.

For another really great review, check out Rachel's experience with Flip!