fitted diapers

Fitted Diapers - Sherpa Fitted Diapers $10.50

Sherpa Fitted Diaper Size Chart

size

rise

waist

weight

newborn

13.5"

14"

6-10 lbs

small

14.75"

15.5"

8-15 lbs

medium

17"

18"

15-23 lbs

large

19"

20"

20-35 lbs

What is a fitted diaper?

Fitted diapers are basically a more sophisticated version of a prefold or flat diaper. The main difference is that fitted diapers are shaped to fit around a baby and have a closure system built in (ie. Snaps or Velcro), whereas prefolds and flat diapers are squares/rectangles that you fold to fit your baby and use pins or snappis to fasten them. Fitted diapers, prefolds and flat diapers all do require covers since they are the absorbent part of the diapering system. Check out our stacinator covers - so simple diaper cover, fleece diaper covers , Imse Vimse organic covers and wool diaper covers that go great with the sherpa fitted diapers.

Our Sherpa Fitted Diapers

Our sherpa fitted diapers are made of 2 layers of very absorbent sherpa and 3 layers of absorbent terry for maximum protection paired with unbelievable softness. With all that protection, you would expect a lot of bulk to come with it - right? Wrong! Our sherpa fitted diapers are still VERY trim! Plus they have snap closures offering you a variety of closure positions to attain that perfect fit on your baby. Another advantage of our sherpa fitted diapers is the absorbency. With 5 full layers of absorbency, you *could* leave your baby in this diaper for 12 hours! However, I strongly recommend changing your baby when he/she is wet! Much like disposables, simply because you can leave them in the diaper for longer, doesn't necessarily mean that you should.

The pros and cons of a fitted diaper

A fitted diaper is a great choice for babies of all ages. However, it is an especially good choice for newborns because it is great at holding messes inside the diaper. Our newborn sherpa fitted diaper has a notch cut out for the umbilical cord and since it has elastic around the legs, our fitted diaper significantly lessens the chance of a leak. All-in-one cloth diapers are also a good choice for newborns. I would recommend getting some of both with a new baby since all-in-one diapers are very convenient for outings or if someone else is watching your little one and fitted diapers with covers will offer a great fit and leak protection. The only downside of fitted diapers is that you do have to purchase a cover as well as the absorbent diaper part which can seem costly at first. However, you do not need as many diaper covers as fitted diapers since you can reuse diaper covers after letting them air dry between diaper changes. See our diapers FAQ for more information on recommendations for the number of diapers to purchase.

Do you live in the Eastern North Carolina area? I would love to meet you and let you look through the variety of products we carry. I know how hard it can be to choose a tangible object online, especially something like a diaper that you really need to be able to touch before you buy it. There is never an obligation to buy and in most cases, I can come to you! Just send me an e-mail and we can set up a time. I'm happy to come to mommy/baby groups as well to let you look through the diapers and other products you might be interested in and answer any questions you may have.