Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Before my review of the product its important you understand what im talking about when i refer to the parts that do and dont come in this bundle. For starters no single piece is referred to as a gDiaper- gDiaper is a system, with the idea of a diaper having been broken down into parts. All the pieces together equal what a diaper is suppose to be therefore no single gDiaper part can claim to be a working diaper by itself having need of at least 2 other pieces to be a completed & working diaper. (ive posted pictures as well that i will label to help clarify everything) There are only 5 gDiaper products for the diaper system, 2 of which are alternatives to one another equaling a 3-4 layer system. Simple guide: Layer 1: Outside Covers are called gPants diaper covers (xs,s,m/l sizes) gDiapers Little gPant Diaper Covers, Everyday g's, Large (6 Count) Layer 2: plastic snap-in liners (bottom layer of inner gdiaper system used to hold the absorbent inserts) are called gPant Pouches (s,m,l sizes) gDiapers Little gPant Pouches, Medium-XLarge (6 Count) Layer 3: Option 1: washable absorbent pads/inserts are called gCloth Inserts (s,m/l sizes) Option 2: flushable/disposable absorbent pads/inserts are called gRefills (s, m/l sizes) gDiapers Cloth Diaper Inserts, Medium-XLarge (6 Count) OR gDiapers Biodegradable Diapers Refills, Medium/Large, 32 Count Bags (Pack of 4) Layer 4: (optional top layer) flushable liners used to catch solid waste are called gDiaper Cloth Diaper Liners (one size) gDiapers Cloth Diaper Liners (Pack of 12) 2 Thumbs Up for the gDiaper system! NOTE: This is a starter pack meant to introduce you to what you'll be needing not cover all your diaper needs for the whole of your baby's diapering time. The bundle smartly includes both xs (for preemie size newborns) and small gDiaper Pants (aka gPants). Layers 1 & 2: Id recommend buying more smalls than the included 6, as well as extra snap-in liners (each pant comes with one, extras are in case messes get on the liner but not the gPant you can just switch it out instead of having to on the spot wash it while attempting a diaper change). And dont forget as your baby grows you will need to upgrade to the bigger gPant sizes gDiapers Little gPant Diaper Covers, Everyday g's, Medium (6 Count) gDiapers Little gPant Diaper Covers, Glacier Blue, Large Layer 3: My only disappointment in the bundle is the lack of washable inserts (aka gCloth Inserts) included. Any newborn will likely have runny poop enough as to leak that you likely wouldnt be able to keep up with the washing of the gCloths that fresh from the hospital. So its nice to have the 2 packs of 40 disposable/flushable gRefills to last you through until your healed and got the hang of the system, though i think an upgrade to the bundle should include a pack of the washable inserts as well to introduce you to both options available in the gDiaper system. ~OPTION 1~ The small size washable inserts (gCloth) --NOT included in bundle-- seem a bit big for the Small gPants upon first opening but the included care instructions tell you to wash at least 3 times (without detergent) to shrink and clean your inserts before being used on baby. Be sure you buy plenty unless you plan to do lots of small loads as most babies go through 6-10 diapers a day and newborns being on a purely liquid diet wont have solid bowel movements for a while. ~OPTION 2~ The gRefills have a 4 step system to disposing of them (making sure your septic system is up the task of course). The instructions on the package clearly state to pull apart the refill and use the included "swish stick" to put the heavier part in the toilet and dissolve it a bit before throwing in the rest and flushing. Size wise they fit very well in both the xs and small gPants. Layer The flushable liners (gDiaper Cloth Diaper Liner) --NOT included in bundle-- are the same width as the gCloth inserts but much longer as they are made to be one size fits all (small, medium, and large). I see no problem with either cutting a bit off the length or just letting it come out the edges of the diaper a bit (in my opinion this would help leaky bowel movements from squishing its way up past the washable insert and onto the gPant outer covering- the whole point of the liner! keeping you from hand washing poo off stuff!) Im also slightly torn on the gPants themselves as the xs preemie size has the waterproof liner sewn in vs the other gPant sizes having a separate Snap-in liner (aka gPant Pouches) that button into the gPants. The built in liner seems overall nicer as you have one less thing to worry about buying, but the idea behind removable liner for easier washing and longer diaper cover gPant use is reasonable as well. Overall im still impressed behind the innovative thinking put into this system to make reusable diapers an easier and less messy ordeal than the "good old fashion way" of back in the old days when giant swabs of material and safety pins were how they managed. JUST A FEW TIPS: Though time changes everything, some things never change. the following information was taken directly from the book Green Cleaning: Natural Hints and Tips Page 23 "Use 1 cup (225 ml) of vinegar during rinse cycle or in 7.5 liters of water in the diaper bucket to neutralize the urine in cloth diapers and equalize the pH balance . It also helps to keep them from staining. Using vinegar in the wash cycle cuts the cost. Use half the recommended detergent during the wash and skip the fabric softener. Instead , put the diapers through an additional rinse at the end." Page 100 "If cloth diapers make the comeback they deserve, then this will help. Soak the diapers in a bucket of baking soda solution overnight. When you wash them, you wont need so much detergent, or much hot water to keep them white." Page 109 "soaking diapers in a bucket with a solution of baking soda and water overnight...that not only got rid of the smell of ammonia, but also cut down the amount of laundry detergent needed. I cant recall the kids ever suffering from diaper rash either." Page 133 "Lemon juice acts as a natural bleaching agent, put lemon juice onto white linens and clothing and allow to dry in natural sunlight (do not use on silk)" "To brighten whites that cant be bleached just pour a small amount of lemon juice into the washing machine at the start of the wash cycle" Lemon juice can also be used to get rid of fresh ink stains, rust stains, mildew, discolorations, and red stains (such as red fruit juice) and when combined with white vinegar or cream of tartar can be used for stubborn stains on white or colored clothing. Page 158 "Borax is probably best known as a laundry booster because it helps make the water soft and leaves your clothes cleaner and brighter. Borax or sodium borate, is a natural alkaline mineral used for cleaning and deodorizing. All-purpose cleaner: put 2 teaspoons of borax in spray bottle with 2 cups (475 ml) of very hot water and shake to blend. Diapers: Rinse out diapers and begin soaking immediately using 6 tablespoons of borax for each bucket of warm water. Follow soaking with a warm machine wash and add a small amount of white vinegar instead of fabric softener to produce a soft and absorbent fabric."