Diaper Cover Comparison Chart for Cloth Diaper Covers
Posted on April 25, 2011
There's not much point to using fantastic, soft, lovely cloth diapers if you don't have a cover that successfully keeps the baby (and you) warm and dry. Here's a quick rundown of the different types of covers we offer here at New & Green and how they compare so that you can choose what will work best for you and your baby.
(For space, the table has been broken into two parts. Be sure to scroll down to get all the info or click here to view it as one page.)
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| Bummis Super Brite | Bummis Super Lite | Bummis Super Snap | Bummis Whisper Wrap | |
| Can be used with... |
*Prefolds with Snappi *Prefolds w/o Snappi *JoeyBunz and other inserts *Fitted diapers |
*Prefolds with Snappi *Prefolds w/o Snappi *JoeyBunz and other inserts *Fitted diapers |
*Prefolds with Snappi *Prefolds w/o Snappi *JoeyBunz and other inserts *Fitted diapers |
*Prefolds with Snappi *Fitted diapers |
| Fabric | PUL with wipe-clean interior | PUL with wipe-clean interior | PUL | Nylon |
| Closures | Velcro (tabs can be overlapped) | Velcro | Snaps | --- |
| Wrap or Pull-on? | Wrap | Wrap | Wrap | Pull-on |
| Leg Gussets? | Yes | No | No | No |
| Fit | Trim (ideal for long, skinny babies) | Trim | Roomy (especially good for chunky babies) | Roomy (ideal for bulkier fitted diapers) |
| Newborn Option? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Washing | Machine wash | Machine wash | Machine wash | Machine wash |
| Drying | *Dryer *Hang to dry | *Dryer *Hang to dry | *Dryer *Hang to dry | *Dryer *Hang to dry |
| Made in... | Canada (using North American materials) | Canada (using North American materials) | Canada (using North American materials) | Canada (using North American materials) |
| Daytime/ Nighttime? | *Daytime *Nighttime | *Daytime | *Daytime *Nighttime | *Daytime |
| Recommended for Going Out? | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, due to lightweight-duty |
| One-Size or Sized? | Sized | Sized | Sized | Sized |
| Multiple Designs? | Yes (6 designs) | Yes (4 solid colours) | No | No |
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| Bummis Super Whisper Wrap | FLIP One-Size Cover | Aristocrats Wool Cover | |
| Can be used with... |
*Prefolds with Snappi *Prefolds w/o Snappi *JoeyBunz and other inserts *Fitted diapers |
*FLIP inserts and other inserts, such as Joey Bunz |
*Prefolds with Snappi *Fitted diapers |
| Fabric | double-layered PUL | PUL and Spandex | Wool |
| Closures | Velcro (tabs can be overlapped) | Snaps | --- |
| Wrap or Pull-on? | Wrap | Wrap | Pull-on |
| Leg Gussets? | No | No | No |
| Fit | Roomy (fits most babies well, but is especially good for chunky babies and bulky fitted diapers) | Roomy and Trim (wide cut to accommodate various inserts, but still maintains trim profile) | Comfortable (very bulky but fits well over any diaper) |
| Newborn Option? | Yes (for larger newborns) | No | No |
| Washing | Machine wash | Machine wash | Hand wash |
| Drying | *Dryer *Hang to dry | *Dryer *Hang to dry | *Hang to dry |
| Made in... | Canada (using North American materials) | Egypt (with responsible materials and labour) | British Columbia (using wool sourced & spun in Canda) |
| Daytime/ Nighttime? | *Daytime *Nighttime | *Daytime *Nighttime | *excels at nighttime |
| Good for Going Out? | Yes | Yes | No, very bulky under clothing |
| One-Size or Sized? | Sized | One-size | Sized |
| Multiple Designs? | Yes (8 designs) | Yes (5 solid colours) | No |
