Diaper Swappers

MothyrGrimm · 01-20-2013, 08:42 AM

Our diapers were working fine for a ling time until ds started getting a wetness sensitivity. Coming back to the fsot all I hear about is Alva's. What's the deal?

mommadeeof4+ · 01-20-2013, 09:26 AM

they are veryyyy inexpensive (4-6$ per diaper including insert) and great quality in my experience! they are from china, you can order directly from them (alvababy.com) or a co-op or there are a lot of usa sellers too (alva fb page) i only have 4 in my stash now because i am favoring the ease of flats/covers but for 6 months straight alvas was all i used on my son and we never had a single issue. Some orders got messed up and customer service was fantastic and always sent replacements plus free diapers. the ones i have now i stuff with flats like the rest of my pockets because i despise microfiber.

March · 01-20-2013, 09:41 AM

One thing you should know is that neither they nor their resellers are CPSIA compliant and thus your packages could (technically *should*) be seized at customs upon entering the US as they are illegal to import. They have violated several patents and infringed upon copyrighted artwork, and attempting to import any of those theoretically could get you in big legal hot water. I realize that thousands of people "get away with" buying them, just like people get away with media pirating, but there's always that risk. Just so you're informed before you make a decision.

KimA · 01-22-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by March

One thing you should know is that neither they nor their resellers are CPSIA compliant and thus your packages could (technically *should*) be seized at customs upon entering the US as they are illegal to import. They have violated several patents and infringed upon copyrighted artwork, and attempting to import any of those theoretically could get you in big legal hot water. I realize that thousands of people "get away with" buying them, just like people get away with media pirating, but there's always that risk. Just so you're informed before you make a decision.

Ditto on this!
The PUL is thinner on these. I have a heavy wetter of a two month old and they wick through the PUL. In regards to diaper especially, you get what you pay for. There is also no warranty with these diapers. If you get a bad batch or the snaps break you are stuck with them.

PBAki · 01-22-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by March

One thing you should know is that neither they nor their resellers are CPSIA compliant and thus your packages could (technically *should*) be seized at customs upon entering the US as they are illegal to import. They have violated several patents and infringed upon copyrighted artwork, and attempting to import any of those theoretically could get you in big legal hot water. I realize that thousands of people "get away with" buying them, just like people get away with media pirating, but there's always that risk. Just so you're informed before you make a decision.

What I would also worry about these products is contamination of various toxins like lead and other heavy metal. You just don't know how these products are made. I certainly wouldn't take a chance in such inferior product with our children. And like KimA said, a lot of these diapers have very thin PUL. New PUL shouldn't leak through even if you have a heavy wetter.

Quickshep19 · 01-20-2013, 11:51 AM

China cheapies are the way to go these days. Not my cup of tea.

I just can't get over the whole washing in warm only to keep from delaminating. Also, I keep wondering when I'm going to hear about them for sale at the dollar store.

Jodie ~ mama to Big K, Medium K & Lil' k

momEmac · 01-20-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Quickshep19

China cheapies are the way to go these days. Not my cup of tea.

I just can't get over the whole washing in warm only to keep from delaminating. Also, I keep wondering when I'm going to hear about them for sale at the dollar store.

Jodie ~ mama to Big K, Medium K & Lil' k

I have 18 alvas I've been using for a year and I've always washed on hot and dried in the dryer on hot. Not one has delaminated and they get washed 2-3 times per week.

My iDevices are out to get me. Please excuse mistakes.

swrlgrl105 · 01-24-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by momEmac

I have 18 alvas I've been using for a year and I've always washed on hot and dried in the dryer on hot. Not one has delaminated and they get washed 2-3 times per week.

My iDevices are out to get me. Please excuse mistakes.

same here, mine get heavily used and I was on hot 2-3 times a week with a little bleach each time even, and the PUL and elastic is still in brand new condition. I know people have stong opinions regarding them either way but if you are looking for a good diaper on a tight budget, I loooooove mine

MothyrGrimm · 01-20-2013, 12:26 PM

Hrm soulds weird. But if I buy from a USA seller they are fine right? Since its not from the actual manufacturers or crossing borders? Idk how that stuff works. I'd be interested in trying them possibly....

L J · 01-20-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MothyrGrimm

Hrm soulds weird. But if I buy from a USA seller they are fine right? Since its not from the actual manufacturers or crossing borders? Idk how that stuff works. I'd be interested in trying them possibly....

Your best way to go is buying from a coop. PM me if you would like the name of the most ethical coop I have ever seen, run by my dear friend.

01-20-2013, 08:42 AM	#1
MothyrGrimm Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,285 Ratings: 57 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Tell me about Alva pockets. Our diapers were working fine for a ling time until ds started getting a wetness sensitivity. Coming back to the fsot all I hear about is Alva's. What's the deal? __________________ Loving, country-fied, sewing, alpaca loving, kinda crunchy, farm-dreaming wifey to my goofy DH and mama to our little pumpkin Hunter (10/09/11)

01-20-2013, 09:26 AM	#2
mommadeeof4+ Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA Posts: 1,855 Ratings: 121 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Tell me about Alva pockets. they are veryyyy inexpensive (4-6$ per diaper including insert) and great quality in my experience! they are from china, you can order directly from them (alvababy.com) or a co-op or there are a lot of usa sellers too (alva fb page) i only have 4 in my stash now because i am favoring the ease of flats/covers but for 6 months straight alvas was all i used on my son and we never had a single issue. Some orders got messed up and customer service was fantastic and always sent replacements plus free diapers. the ones i have now i stuff with flats like the rest of my pockets because i despise microfiber. __________________ Deirdre~mostly crunchy, breastfeeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering, attachment parenting, co-sleeping, homeschooling, sahmommy to 4 beautiful & sweet children 5 years old & under (& hoping for more someday!) & wife to the love of my life!

01-20-2013, 09:41 AM	#3
March Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1,516 Ratings: 11 Feedback: 100%	One thing you should know is that neither they nor their resellers are CPSIA compliant and thus your packages could (technically should) be seized at customs upon entering the US as they are illegal to import. They have violated several patents and infringed upon copyrighted artwork, and attempting to import any of those theoretically could get you in big legal hot water. I realize that thousands of people "get away with" buying them, just like people get away with media pirating, but there's always that risk. Just so you're informed before you make a decision. __________________ Laura, mom to ds "Big D" (1.09), dd "Azalea" (10.10), and twin girls M and B (3.13)! Wife to my favorite. Cloth diaper industry geek. Birth geek. Church geek.

01-20-2013, 11:51 AM	#6
Quickshep19 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 8,494 Ratings: 184 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	China cheapies are the way to go these days. Not my cup of tea. I just can't get over the whole washing in warm only to keep from delaminating. Also, I keep wondering when I'm going to hear about them for sale at the dollar store. Jodie ~ mama to Big K, Medium K & Lil' k __________________ Jodie Wife & Mama Ask me about SWAGBUCKS Last edited by Quickshep19; 01-20-2013 at 11:53 AM.

01-20-2013, 12:26 PM	#9
MothyrGrimm Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,285 Ratings: 57 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Hrm soulds weird. But if I buy from a USA seller they are fine right? Since its not from the actual manufacturers or crossing borders? Idk how that stuff works. I'd be interested in trying them possibly.... __________________ Loving, country-fied, sewing, alpaca loving, kinda crunchy, farm-dreaming wifey to my goofy DH and mama to our little pumpkin Hunter (10/09/11)