Diaper Swappers

jnei · 10-06-2012, 02:28 PM

I'm looking to convert from microfiber to either hemp or bamboo.

1- which do you prefer: hemp or bamboo and why?

2- what brand do you recommend?

My daughter is 10 months old and can be a VERY heavy wetter! 💦💦💦

Thanks for all your help!!!

eschillo · 10-06-2012, 03:38 PM

Bamboo is my favorite. They don't shrink or curl like hemp does. We love the rumparooz bamboo inserts!

ecomother · 10-06-2012, 03:42 PM

I've found hemp to be a little more absorbent but I love the feel of bamboo fabrics more (plus it's usually trimmer). I made my own bamboo prefolds and inserts so I'm no help with brands.

jnei · 10-06-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecomother

I've found hemp to be a little more absorbent but I love the feel of bamboo fabrics more (plus it's usually trimmer). I made my own bamboo prefolds and inserts so I'm no help with brands.

Where/How did you make your own?!

Kelly3139 · 10-06-2012, 06:42 PM

Organic Bamboo Velour is the most absorbant I have found. I also LOVE Thirsties hemp/cotton inserts because they are super trim and absorbant. That is what I switched all my pockets too, bc it was more cost effective than the OBV I found. I do use OBV fitteds for nighttime and they are awesome!

Johanna.sulli · 11-29-2012, 06:12 PM

hemp is great under other soaker, but bamboo is so soft against ds bum and so absorbent!

mom2corag · 11-29-2012, 08:45 PM

I like to use two inserts in my pockets - closest to the bum a bamboo that absorbs quickly and then under a hemp that holds more. It gives the absorbency of the hemp but not the super stiffness that all hemp can have when wet.

lakemama · 11-29-2012, 09:30 PM

I had both and was curious so about a month ago I did a little experiment. I was surprised to learn that bamboo performed better than hemp. I use bamboo prefolds in flips now, although most of my stash are BG Freetimes and Elementals.

http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/....php?t=1461161

lakemama · 11-29-2012, 09:31 PM

And by the way, my favorite hemp was Babykicks premium, never curled. Thirsties curled horribly and took forever to dry. Thirsties have a really loyal following though. I have inserts for sale if anyone is interested.

srw.mutter · 11-29-2012, 09:39 PM

I love Thirsties hemp. Soft absorbent inexpensive

10-06-2012, 02:28 PM	#1
jnei Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 170 Ratings: 3 Feedback: 100%	Bamboo and hemp inserts I'm looking to convert from microfiber to either hemp or bamboo. 1- which do you prefer: hemp or bamboo and why? 2- what brand do you recommend? My daughter is 10 months old and can be a VERY heavy wetter! 💦💦💦 Thanks for all your help!!!

10-06-2012, 03:38 PM	#2
eschillo Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sagamore Hills, Ohio Posts: 846 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100%	Re: Bamboo and hemp inserts Bamboo is my favorite. They don't shrink or curl like hemp does. We love the rumparooz bamboo inserts! __________________ Erin Schillo~Owner/Operator/WAHM shop.diaperparties.com Use code DSmama for 5% off your purchase of $30 or more!

10-06-2012, 03:42 PM	#3
ecomother Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: GA Posts: 2,176 Ratings: 192 Feedback: 100%	Re: Bamboo and hemp inserts I've found hemp to be a little more absorbent but I love the feel of bamboo fabrics more (plus it's usually trimmer). I made my own bamboo prefolds and inserts so I'm no help with brands. __________________ Jen Cloth diapering since 2001 mommy to S (11), J (7), Z (4), R (7-31-12)

10-06-2012, 06:42 PM	#5
Kelly3139 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 616 Ratings: 32 Feedback: 100%	Re: Bamboo and hemp inserts Organic Bamboo Velour is the most absorbant I have found. I also LOVE Thirsties hemp/cotton inserts because they are super trim and absorbant. That is what I switched all my pockets too, bc it was more cost effective than the OBV I found. I do use OBV fitteds for nighttime and they are awesome! __________________ Married to DH of 8 years, Mommy of DD (10/10) and DS (1/13)!

11-29-2012, 06:12 PM	#6
Johanna.sulli Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 175 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100%	Re: Bamboo and hemp inserts hemp is great under other soaker, but bamboo is so soft against ds bum and so absorbent!