michmaths

After over 2 years of cloth diapering, I finally got around to testing the absorbency of my various inserts and thought it would be helpful to share! All numbers in ounces.

Stretchy bamboo flat (Imagine brand from Nicki's Diapers): 9

Bamboo flat (brand was discontinued): 7.5

Organic cotton flat (Nicki's Diapers): 7

Organic cotton prefold (Osocozy size small): 6

Large hemp (Thirsties): 4

Standard microfiber insert, used less than one year (various brands, includes both standard white microfiber and charcoal bamboo): 4

Medium hemp (Thirsties, these come with their pocket diapers): 3

Small hemp (Thirsties): 2.5

Large organic cotton doubler (Cloth-eez brand from Green Mountain Diaper):

I am thinking about adding some fitteds to my stash and have some questions!

My main reason for buying them is to use them as overnight diapers, but is there a reason I haven't really seen them talked about being used as daytime diapers? Is there some downside that isn't obvious to me as a cloth diaper newbie?

For those who use fitteds, how many do you recommend having?

Is there a downside to buying used? I would think the condition of the elastics are a little less important than for other types of diapers since you put a cover on top? Is there any concern with loss of absorbency from prior use?

Thanks!

Hello brides!

I have some items from my wedding reception that are free to anyone who is willing to pick them up from Troy, MI. Apologies in advance if this is against sub rules!

1. Set of 70 clear petite hurricane votive holder from Eastland Glass. These have been 99% cleaned out, and should be good as new after a run through the dishwasher.
2. 10 solid navy table runners, 13" x 72"
3. 8 clear glass rose vases