Blowout survival - cloth diaper cover does its work

It's all about the gussets - the extra layer of elastic that tucks inside the leg holes of the diaper covers. At 6 weeks old, our little pooper finally did a business worthy of the extra tucks.

This is my second  child using cloth diapers. It's hard to convince moms that it's easy, but really it is, especially with the modern products available today. My stash:  half a dozen unbleached india prefolds; a few wool covers; and the highly circulated Thirsties Duo Wrap. These covers have gussets! I also occassionally use snappies to hold the cloth diapers in place, more with the wool covers.

I've come to like the snap design - velcro closures can lose their grip after many washings.

And the Duo Wraps fit great at the newborn stage - and look like they'll keep fitting as she grows.