Lydia, our 10th baby, arrived at the end of April, and I got to try two cloth diapers on her that haven't made it to my extensive review list yet!
They are Charlie Banana's newborn pocket and GroVia's Buttah diaper in the newborn size. Note: Lydia is approximately 8 pounds and 20.5 inches long in these photos.
Charlie Banana Pocket Diaper
Charlie Banana is famous for its "signature softness" and this little newborn pocket is no exception, with a cozy fleece lining and smooth, high-quality PUL on the outside. There's no prepping needed before first use, so you can try it on your newborn right away!
I really like the stretchy wings and single row of snaps for ease of use, as well as the pure and simple white color.
And unlike other newborn pockets I've tried over the years, this one is not so tiny that it's difficult to stuff the insert. The fit on Lydia, an average sized newborn, is trim and cute, with leg openings that aren't too tight or too loose. Unlike other Charlie Banana diapers, the newborn pocket does not have adjustable leg elastics.
The Charlie Banana newborn diaper is $16.88 and sold at their online shop.
There are two drawbacks I should mention. First is the limited availability. It's definitely hit or miss, so I was glad to snag one in my last trimester. Secondly, if you don't care for synthetic fabrics, there's not a newborn diaper available (yet) with cotton, bamboo or hemp.
GroVia newborn diapers are a favorite here, so I was happy to see the new "Buttah" style available in a tiny size. It's got the same contoured fit and sturdy GroVia snap closure, but with a soft and fuzzy polyester velour outer.
So it's very soft, both inside and out. That's a definitely plus, especially when you have a tiny little newborn with sensitive skin that you want to pamper! Another bonus is the construction, which is 80% organic cotton.
The internal (hidden soaker) is two layers of hemp and cotton, and the semi-attached soaker is three layers of hemp and cotton topped with stay-dry fleece.
It has a slight edge over other natural fiber AIO newborn diapers I've tried in terms of drying time; this is thanks to the quick-dry design of the semi-attached soaker.
The GroVia Buttah newborn diaper is available at GroVia and Dearest Diapers and Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique for $16.95.