Newborn Alva Cloth Diapers

Why Alva? Couldn't deny that I was attracted by the price and awesome reviewed I researched on. It came with one free microfiber insert each diaper purchased. Be it newborn or one-sized, the prices are the same and obviously one-sized seems more worth in terms of more material. For one-sized diapers, most of it fits 2-3 months babies and above nicely. Hence I got newborn-sized to try out in case one-sized are too big and causes newborn explosive meconium leakage. 

All Alva are pocket diapers.

I bought 7 pieces of newborn-sized to try out (5 SM-Series and 2 SM-Minky Series) from a co-op?  (based in Singapore: Qoo10). Minky have similar waterproof function with an additional soft cloth-liked velvety material.

At SGD4.20 (USD3) per piece? It's a steal.. I love the varieties of vibrate colors and design. The outer layer is soft and not stiff nor plasticky. In my opinion, although Alva diapers are made in China, so are most brands of cloth diapers parts and product comes from there.

This is Luvable Friends cloth diaper (made in China), cost SGD14.90 (USD10.80) at a discount. I love the bird house print but this cloth diaper seems much stiff and plasticky material feel compare to the other brands I owned. Even after three washing as told by the saleslady. I'm not too sure if it is an old stock or maybe storage heat problem?

One-Sized vs Newborn size comparison.

This one-sized whale design was given free by the supplier.

Alva newborn and one-sized inserts size comparison. 

Bought additional pieces of newborn-sized bamboo insert.

They've 3-5 layers of microfiber, bamboo and charcoal bamboo inserts material available. I ordered extra bamboo inserts because I've heard so much about the good absorbency and lack of odor that I had to try them out! Singapore is known as a tropical country and the weather could be quite warm at times. Bamboo inserts are known to be cool during warm weather and keep baby warm in cool air conditioned room.

Known as Grandma Diapers or prefolds

Being a first time mom, I try to be as prepared of any unexpected experiences. Tons of different advised were given but every baby is different and overall we want what's best for our child. My mother and MIL taught me how to do prefolds as it was popular back then compare to costly disposables.

But I'm afraid of safety pins as I used to poke myself often back in the days..

I'll do a more detailed review once baby boy is here so stay tuned!