Gerber 12-Pack Flatfold Birdseye Cloth Diapers - White
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Baby Products Reviews of Gerber 12-Pack Flatfold Birdseye Cloth Diapers - White
Customer Review: Fantastic!
Summary: 5 Stars
First, let me state, I have never actually used these as diapers. EVERYONE gets these for baby shower gifts, and they all look at me funny, until I explain why. These are the best "spit rags" ever created. Perfect for using as burp cloths, as they are large, and can be washed in hot water and bleached (though it's always best not to use bleach on baby stuff, these aren't actually put ON the baby). Products sold as "burp cloths" are generally very small....I think they were created by people who have never actually been spit up on. These flatfold diapers are very large....I fold them in half or tri-fold them long ways, and throw it over my shoulder. It's long enough to cover the front and back of my shirt. They are also good for a makeshift bib once the baby is old enough to eat baby foods. Simply tuck into the collar of the shirt. They make a good makeshift 'prop' for the head, if you roll it up (you know the "U" shaped cushions they make for helping baby keep their head straight). Of course you would never want to use them like that and leave baby unsupervised.
If you need to lay the baby on a couch/chair to change a diaper, in a pinch, these can work as a changing mat too.
Once the baby is older, and is done using them, they are fantastic cleaning cloths....great for glass, countertops, etc. They're good for keeping in the car to wipe up any spills, etc. There's a bunch of uses for these things!
Customer Review: love these for cloth diapers
Summary: 5 Stars
After purchasing three packs of these, I was so disheartened to read the overwhelming amount of negative reviews! I am a first-time CD'ing mom and I have to say, I actually love these. YOU CANNOT BEAT THE PRICE! - which is why I chose these to try out first. Yes, when you first open the package you are immediately starring at a very thin piece of cloth, but don't let that fool you. Wash them once or twice (I only did once) and they are already a world different! Until our Kawaii OS Covers get here, I am doubling up and folding in the oragami style. Yes, the cloth gets wet when your little one urinates, but that's a cloth diaper for you! They are made to be worn with a cover.... Something else we are doing is putting a microfiber cloth (also very inexpensive) between the cloth diaper and the cover, and we don't even need to change the cover often because it does not get wet. (Don't put the microfiber inside the cloth diaper, though, because that is not great for your little one's skin).
Overall, I would highly recommend these. They literally take 10 minutes to dry on Medium heat! 10 MINUTES! I can't say how long they hold up for yet, but honestly, with the price so low, I can afford to buy more in a few months. If you're unsure, buy one pack - wash at least once - and give it a shot. They are so versatile that you WILL be able to find plenty of other uses for them if you don't like them for a cloth diaper.
Customer Review: Useless for diapers, not the same as sold in 2006
Summary: 1 Stars
In 2006, I bought a dozen of the Gerber flat diapers. I liked them. They were a good weave, strong twist cotton. However, I went back to purchase more later and was sadly disappointed. The company had changed the fabric, weave, and how they were made. The old ones had a woven selvage and were serged on the ends with a soft thread. The new ones were serged all around, and used a different thread that was not soft. I returned the new ones, and wore out my old ones. A couple of times a year I open a package in the store to see if they are any different, but have not seen any positive changes.
For anyone who wants to use them as rags or light towels, they may be just fine, but for diapers, they are nothing compared to the older ones.
I also tried the prefolds with the "absorbent" middle. I finally cut one open after finding they would not hold even one ounce of liquid (lay diaper in colander, over a large bowl, pour one ounce water onto diaper, then measure what falls into the bowl) and discovered that they are filled with polyester batting. The batting makes them soft and puffy, but polyester does not absorb liquid.
If you want flat diapers, look online for Indian or Chinese flats, or, maybe even something made in the USA! Same with prefolds. Gerber makes good pins and nice baby clothes, but don't waste time and money on their cloth diapers.
Customer Review: Life-Saver!
Summary: 5 Stars
I disagree with whoever said that these are too thin for burp cloths. They do look gauzy, but fold them over once, and they're thick enough to absorb most of my baby's spit-ups entirely, and (apologies if this gets graphic) even a single layer is effective at catching all the chunky bits in spit-up which can cause your clothes to smell. I fear that the prefolds would be too bulky for me and not nearly broad enough. I like the simple, large form of these diapers.
I use these predominantly as burp clothes. They are so absorbent, so effective, so economical, and so handy. I have three packs, and I really needed them all when my baby was a newborn. I keep a tall stack on my coffee table, and I'm always ready for errant bodily fluids.
I also occasionally use these to wipe up all manner of spills. They're extremely effective at drying dishes and wiping down counter tops. In a pinch, they make great handkerchiefs for my runny nose when I'm out for a walk with the stroller. I also fold them and put them in my baby's (all-in-one-cloth) diaper if I want to give it a bit more absorbing power. Tuck one in the car-seat, another in your pocket, and lay one under your baby's head when she goes down for a nap. They don't take up much room in the laundry, so you might as well use them liberally and keep the rest of your life clean and dry!
Customer Review: I just don't get disposables!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
When the first of my children was born I bought 5 dozen birdseye diapers. I never thought cloth diapers to be a hassle, even though all of friends used disposables. They were always running to the store to buy diapers. I always had plenty. I saved tons of money. Washing diapers is no big deal to me. I got a kick out of so many of the reviews here talking about all of the uses for the cloth diapers -- other than diapering. I would rather have soft cotton on my botton than paper. You don't have to worry about chemicals or fragrances with cloth diapers -- just use Ivory Snow. The "books" say not to use bleach, but when the diapers got dingy or stained I did use bleach following by three rinses. My kids are now grown and I am still using the diapers. They are the best thing to dry crystal, wash cars, and to use on your face. Pure cotton -- can't beat it.
The Gerbers I bought were thick but many of the reviews here say they are now thin. I bought 5 dozen for my daughter several years ago from an online diaper store and they were quite thick.
Do your wallet and the environment a favor and give cloth diapers a try -- for diapering. You can buy 5 dozen for little more than one month's worth of diaposables!!! Disposables are also a real environmental problem.