Best elastic for homemade diapers?

[boysniris]

Definitely braided, not knit. I also like Stretchrite

[lina81]

Originally Posted by foggierbard9 I want to note that I tried a different elastic(3/8" swimwear elastic from Joanns) and not 6 months later the diapers have lost ALL their stretch, completely useless. It was on clearance, I should have known.

That sucks Being a complete novice to sewing diapers, this is what I'm trying to avoid by asking advice. My MIL is great at sewing but does have a tendency to buy stuff on clearance at Joann's or WalMart.

[lina81]

Thanks everyone for your replies; this has been very helpful