They were bulky. We got compression leaks. AND why did they still smell even though everything was clean?! I’m talking about my microfiber inserts. Many pocket cloth diapers come with them; I had a ton from my Kawaii Goodnight Heavy Wetters. I was SOOO happy when I was able to trade up and finally break up with my microfiber forever.
Microfiber (MF) absorbs fast and a lot. It’s less expensive to make than natural fiber inserts like hemp because the material is synthetic (man-made). Microfiber tends to have a shorter lifespan than other inserts as well. I’ve heard some people say after a year their MF was already shot. Because of the synthetic material, it also tends to hold onto stink more than other kinds of cloth diaper materials. Kim at Dirty Diaper Laundry has a great description with photos that explains exactly why that happens. Stink is not the only problem, hard water mineral buildup also occurs in a MF insert faster than a natural fiber insert because of the same reasons.
As I mentioned, I had a ton of microfiber inserts. When I finally had enough replacements, I packaged them up and donated them to Giving Diapers, Giving Hope. They still worked. But I had found something WAY better…
Geffen Baby Super Absorbers and Super Absorber Plus!
You may notice that Geffen Baby is a sponsor of AACD. I am blessed and honored to be able to work with Geffen Baby. I am NOT recommending their products because of that or any products they have sent me for review…
I am truly and honestly a Geffen Baby Fan Girl! <3
If you follow me and especially if you are in our All About Cloth Diapers Facebook Chat group (go join!), you know that I sound like a broken record sometimes about this. Whenever someone mentions that they are thinking about switching microfiber inserts out or looking for trim, absorbent inserts….I say Geffen Baby!
Last year I wrote that Geffen Baby was a game changer for me! I had been introduced to their Jersey Hemp Prefold and fell…in…love. Since then I have had the pleasure of also trying the universal inserts and I can say they are equally amazing.
Geffen Baby’s Universal Absorbers (available in different sizes and absorbencies) are made to be compatible with all brands of cloth diapers. The best part (besides being trim and absorbent) is that they are made in the USA! I love US and Canada made products, don’t you?
I know that MF comes with many pocket diapers and it is an added expense to buy different inserts to use instead. I’m not saying that microfiber won’t work or that it is evil; it does work for many people. What I am saying is that there is a choice…a better, amazing choice!
Hemp/cotton blend inserts are the most absorbent and natural option you can find. They will also be the trimmest. Finally, hemp washes easily and doesn’t hold onto smell as it is naturally antimicrobial. Just be sure that you dry them fully (either hanging or machine). I’ve never had this problem, but some people say hemp can smell if not dried thoroughly. Although wouldn’t anything smell if it was stored damp?
There are some brands of hemp that tend to get crunchy with use. I’ve not found that to be the case with any of Geffen Baby’s products. They have stayed soft in my hard water wash after wash. BTW, Geffen Baby products have the HIGHEST percentage of hemp that is available on the market!
You can mix and match inserts and prefolds in any brand cover. The only rule you need to follow is that if they fit, you can use it!
I used a no name co-op charcoal bamboo insert (Cbi), Kawaii Microfiber insert and a Geffen Baby Super absorber Plus.
If you’ve been thinking about breaking up with your microfiber inserts or just upgrading from whatever you currently use, you’ve got to look into Geffen Baby!
If you are starting at the newborn stage you might want to start with the Super Absorbers (there are smaller sizes available). The Super absorber can be folded to a length that will work in any cloth diaper, even tiny ones! Even folded in half these are still really trim. You can stuff in a pocket cloth diaper or just laying inside any cover. The Absorbers can go directly against baby’s skin with no worries.
Above is a Geffen Baby Super Absorber in a Ragababe Small (9-18lbs).
And here is a Geffen Baby Super Absorber Plus in a Ragababe Small (9-18lbs).
You can buy these in 3 packs and they are only $4 per insert! It is really a great investment because they will last through potty training and for multiple babies.
If you are switching or stocking up a little later (after the 3-6 months stage) you could totally go with the Geffen Baby Super Absorber Plus! They are more absorbent and can still be folded to fit into smaller diapers.
From Left: Geffen Baby Jersey Hemp Prefold M/L, Geffen Baby Super Absorber Plus, Geffen Baby Super absorber, Ragababe Small insert
I have to tell you that when I first saw these in person, I thought…”Come on! What is that going to absorb? It’s so thin, there’s nothing to it.” Boy did I get proven wrong! I did at home absorbency tests on my cloth diapers and found Geffen products to be at the top. As thin as the Super Absorber Plus was it held 9 oz! The Super Absorber, which is smaller held 5.5 oz. and the Ultra Absorber held 8 oz. You have got to check the other absorbency results out! Click here for that post.
These inserts are trim, which means you can totally double and even triple them for the appropriate amount of absorbency. Three of the Plus would be 26 oz of absorbtion using my tests (unofficial). They would still be pretty trim for any cloth diaper, much less a night cloth diaper! I’m no professional photog, so please excuse the bad cell pics. I couldn’t seem to get a good close up! But these things are trim!
Side view of a Super Absorber.
Three Plus stacked are still not as tall as a dime.
Break up with your microfiber! Upgrade your leaky inserts! Your cloth diapers will be the trimmest around and you won’t look back!
Anyone ever try Geffen Baby products? Do you love them as much as I do?
Jenn is a long-time cloth diaper educator and a passionate small business advocate. She has worked in the reusable diaper industry for over a decade, helping millions of families via her websites All About Cloth Diapers, Thinking About Cloth Diapers and Cloth Diaper Geek as well as hundreds of small businesses during that time. Her goal always to provide simple, reliable information.
Ivy Icasia says
Hi, I’ve been considering either to buy Geffen Baby Super Absorber Plus or Thirsties Hemp Insert Large for quite some time. then I come across some of your blogs which is very helpful. Thank you so much.
So, I see that in terms of absorbency geffen is winning with 9 Oz while Thirsties is only 6.5 Oz. Are they equally trims? Does the Geffen Baby takes forever to dry? And unlike Thirsties Hemp Insert, we don’t have to place Geffen Baby Super Absorber Plus behind a cotton/bamboo/mf insert?
In your other blog, you also mentioned about layering 3 pieces of Geffen Baby Super Absorber Plus (Total=26 Oz) are just as thick as a single Geffen Baby Hemp Jersey Prefold (14 Oz). Would you elaborate why do you love the Prefold over the super Absorber Plus then? Hehe
Sorry for the many questions. I am new to cloth diapering so would like to make sure I made the right purchase hehe thank you so much :)
Brittany Christensen says
I’m also wondering the same things. Can you respond to her question pretty please :)?
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Sorry I hadn’t seen the question. All answered!
Jennifer Reinhardt says
The Geffen Super absorber is trimmer. But the Thirsties Hemp is still very trim. Neither takes forever to try. The Geffen Baby do not need to be layered under anything. I prefer the prefold because it’s so, so soft. One prefold is also only about $85. Three Super absorbers cost around $15. Hope that answers your questions.
Brittany Christensen says
$85?! Lol pretty sure that’s s typo
Jennifer Reinhardt says
I think it should have been $8.50. Thanks for letting me know.
Brittany Christensen says
Also, no disrespect, but I’m curious if you personally did the absorbency testing on the geffen or pulled the numbers from their website. I ask because I tested the thirsties and got basically exactly the same as you in lrg and sml but didn’t get what you got at all for the geffen. I have found most companies inflate their numbers and you rarely get what they advertise (if ever). Wondering if my batch is a fluke
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Nope, I personally have tested them. And over the 7 years I’ve cloth diapered both the geffen and thirsties hemp have been a favorite of mine. So I have many And I also have some old and some new of both. I’ve actually spent years testing insert absorbency here. http://www.allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-much-liquid-do-cloth-diapers-really-hold/ On that note batches of products can vary slightly. Perhaps a different sewer or manufacturer of actual fabric used has changed. It’s totally normal. Have the inserts been washed at least 8-10 times? It can take that long to reach full absorbency.
Brittany Christensen says
I’m still working on reaching the 8-10 washes, but three other people I know tested theirs and they are all consistently getting 6.5/7 oz only for the super plus. That’s what I’m getting as well, but I’m hoping that once I’ve made the 8-10 washes that number increases. Perhaps they have hard water build up or there is another factor not considered. Or like you said, maybe they changed where they get their products. Thank you for getting back to me!
Kym M says
I need some of these! I had to pack up my 3.1s because my 2 yo was out peeing them and wetting his clothes.
Candice says
Thank you for the detailed review! We are currently in the process of switching from synthetics to all natural fibers, and your post is very helpful! I love how trim these inserts look and definitely want to try some soon :)
Wendi hixon says
Just now having leaks! Def gonna look into different inserts!
Mei Ling Liu says
THANKS FOR THE POST , I LIKE TO WIN THEM FOR MY FRIEND
Jessi says
Geffen Super Absorbers Plus are a Godsend! My heavy wetters have had a hard time leaking through these. They are our nighttime staple and I’ve been replacing all my other inserts with these. I would love more!
Tamber Couch says
Really want to purchase some newborn Geffen baby inserts and diapers these look like they would be awesome since we are expecting a newborn baby girl any day now. Thanks for the awesome blog I enjoyed reading it. It is very helpful to a new cloth diapering Mama thanks so much.
Leigh K. says
My 10 mo. old grandson is a heavy wetter. I love the few Geffen Baby prefolds and Super Absorber Plus inserts we have. When I change him the prefold/insert is saturated only in the front and the middle & back are still completely dry. We don’t have leaks, but would it spread the wetness out more to put a bamboo blend, bamboo, or cotton doubler on top of the hemp?
Jennifer Reinhardt says
In my experience the those fabrics pull moisture in the same way. So you would likely end up with the same scenario. One tip I can offer is to make sure he is pointing down before you put the diaper on. If you aren’t already doing that, it might make a difference.
Lisa Weeks says
Holy cow those are thin!!! Im Definitely investing in some of these!
Pat F says
Love the Geffen review brand new to cloth and will definitely have to give these a try !
Lisa says
Maybe you can help me! I am wondering how to tell if my current inserts are MF or cloth, and I can’t find this information anywhere! I’ve been purchasing pocket diapers used and it never occurred to me to ask. Any helpful hints? The inserts you’ve tested seem amazing.
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Due to the way Microfiber is made it tends to hold onto smell more than other materials. They are also prone to compression leaks which means the weight of the baby literally pushes pee back out and causes leaks. Microfiber inserts have an almost scratchy feel to them. Your fingers might feel a little dry after touching them. Many pockets come exclusively with Microfiber inserts. Do you know what brand diapers they came with? I could better tell with that info. Thanks!
Jennifer says
@Lisa. I don’t know if this will help. But hold 2 inserts (stacked) for about 5 mins in your bare hands. If afterwards your hands feel dried out. Then they are microfibers. When I use to use them in my pocket diapers. My hands would be so dried out, after stuffing my son’s diapers.
jessica says
Hi Jennifer,
I love Geffen too! I’m ready to order more and have only tried the Super and Quick Absorbers. Have you tried the High Absorbers? I’m wondering what the biggest difference is? Have you tried them?
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Jessica, the high absorbers are cut smaller. They fit into smaller diapers without folding. But because of that they are less absorbent than the super and quick. This explains really well
Leslie says
We don’t you microfiber but lots of fitteds and other brands! I would love to try these and I have maxed out my credit cards on cloth diapers!
Danielle Wojtusik says
I have heard so many wonderful things about these inserts! When I asked my husband why we should win these his response was “because our baby pees a lot! Duh!” We need to start adding more layers to her diapers and I am always looking for a trim option! Would love to try these!
Alyss says
I am a new mom and new to cloth diapering! I have done lots of research, but I am still lost and confused! This was very helpful! Thank you!
Rene says
Since I began my cloth diapering journey with our 4 month old son, I’ve begun to figure out that microfiber inserts are cheap for a reason. Even the process of prepping them for use took a toll on the edges. I left my judgements aside until I used one, only for the diaper to leak while I was holding him.., lol. Long story short… not initially impressed by the quality of the inserts- or the performance! Since then I’be been frugally building a stadh of inserts made from natural fibers. I Love the research you’ve compiled on Geffen- it backs all of the amazing things that I’be heard. I Would love to win these and test them out for myself! : )
Patience M. says
I would love to win…mostly because I only have about 5 inserts altogether so any little bit helps.
Stephanie Lowe says
I would love to win because I have three under 3 and two in cloth. We still have stock piles of mf we use to dust. Sadly we csn afford to replace them :/ Our 6 month old is a heavy wetter so we sure do need some new ones!
Cassandra Tylutki says
I would love to win these because nightime is a nightmare! I need something absorbant and thin. Basically i am sick of doing laundry because of leaking at night.
Deanna says
Would love to try these with baby #2 arriving in October! Still new to cloth diapering and need all the help I can get. Thanks for all your tips.
Liz says
I’d love to try these inserts because I feel like the microfibers are so bulky. She’s a heavy wetter at night (and I like sleep, so I tend to let her go longer between changes) and stacking 2 microfibers or more gets SO bulky. I feel like I have to put her in bigger pants to fit over the diaper. A sleeker system would be nice!
Sarah Boudrie says
I am new to cloth diapers. I am due in June with my 5th little one and would love to start out with these inserts. I am hoping if I don’t have a lot of issues with leaks and odors I can get my hubby on board with cloth instead of disposable.
whitley says
I would love to win because sometimes when my daughter pees, it’s a flowing river into someone’s lap… or my bathroom counter… or a carseat.
Natalia says
I’m due in about a month with my first and have jumped on the cloth diapering band wagon. I can’t say from experience what I don’t or do like about everything, but I want to try as many varieties of affordable diapering as possible and these look awesome!
C BROWN says
Let’s be t?o?g?e?t?h?e?r?, just friends. Buh bye dingy, smelly, leaky inserts. It’s PAST time to break up. I’m just not that into you, & I’m way too tired of trying to bleach, hand wash, or sun the dinginess out of you. Oh and your leaks, no one Really likes those either. Mama needs there’s Geffen Baby inserts to take back her me time from the Leaky Bandit.
Scarlet says
I need to win because microfiber stinks!!! I spent most of today bleaching our microfiber inserts just to get rid of the smell post wash. Save my sanity and pick me!!! I would much rather be relaxinfand watching Doc McStuffins with my daughter in her pocket diapers stuffed with hemp inserts than bleaching stinky microfiber!! For the love of Doc MCSTUFFINS, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and a cute toddler named Camila – we need more hemp and Geffen is the best! ??
Tiffany C says
I live in California & we’re in a drought. I could put the inserts outside when it rains to absorb the rainwater & use it to do laundry. That’s what these are for, right? Or I could use them for nighttime diapering so my kids’ butts don’t look so ginormous.
samantha says
I would love to give these a try as my baby is blessed with a naturally robust booty! Any inserts that would help trim down his silhouette would be much appreciated! ????
Amy Perkins says
I need to win because let’s face it, Microfiber is the spawn of satan and I need to banish all that I have to the deep dark recesses of one certain hot, flaming pit. And being newly moved youth pastors who are getting ready to buy a home, our budget is the size of a grain of mustard seed (good size for faith, bad size for budget), so these would be quite the blessing! Geffen is da bomb!
Amy says
I live in a remote area that gets it’s water through a desalination plant, and I think it’s making my MF inserts stink. Plus, I am ready to part with MF because I’m tired of double and triple checking to make sure my liners haven’t bunched up and exposed the MF layer underneath to baby’s skin (I use gDiapers or Flip covers). The gCloth cotton/hemp liners are fine for daytime, but I want a trimmer and more naturally-sourced insert for naps and night time.
Deanna J. says
I would love to try these and should win because I made home made crescent rolls to go with dinner for my family of 5. The dinner was kind of a bust, but the rolls were awesome!Thanks for the giveaway!
Mary B says
i have not used these Geffen inserts, but they sound like they would be a great for night time use! That’s what I would need them for!
Deanna M says
These would probably help out my little guy at night! He’s 8 months old and though I’ve been CD’ing since he was 1 month, I’ve only recently started to do so overnight. Pockets have been working out great because he hates the wet feeling with prefolds. But, I’ve been super stuffing them to avoid leaks, giving him the classic hockey player butt. The Geffens look like they would take a lot of that bulk away without reducing absorbency!
Chelsea Alsop says
I would LOVE to try these! I have been wanting so break up with my MF inserts for months now! I have a few bamboo inserts but nowhere near enough to stuff all ofy diapers! I just can’t seem to decide what inserts to buy! My sweet giant 10 month old angel seriously needs new inserts! I’m so sick of compression leaks and changing her clothes with every diaper change!
Nikki says
i would love to try these. I am getting my research done and trying to figure out what to get for my baby girl. Can’t wait to start cloth diapering! :D
Steph says
I could use these for my nightime BG pockets! Please and thank you!
Melissa P says
My little one could use these for a less bulky diaper that will fit better with some of her pants.
Bailey Henley says
I have been cloth diapering for almost 2 years now and am about to throw in the towel if my strip/bleach soaks don’t work. I haven’t noticed a smell since stripping (thank goodness) but I have noticed that he is leaking when I double stuff (microfiber and Thristies hemp) b.c the fit around the legs isn’t as snug as it should be. I have been eyeballing these inserts but can’t bring myself to spend more money (have been replacing elastic in 18 of my 32 diapers over the past few months). It would make me so happy to have a few of the Geffen Baby inserts for my super heavy wetter.
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Check this out Bailey. The trick may help with the leg gap leaks.
Debbie says
OMG I need these in my life! My little man is a serious heavy wetter AND has chunky thighs & a big booty so between the double stuffed bulky diaper and his stature, finding pants & shorts to fit is SO hard! A trimmer option for the diapers would be a welcomed breath of fresh air!
Valerie says
I am new to cloth diapering and absolutely love it! My 7 month old has never had a diaper rash!! Lately we have been having some compression leaks, so I’m in the market to try something different for absorbing. I’m just not a fan of changing her clothes 3 times a day!! Plus, it doesn’t matter how clean they are, I still smell a funk when I’m stuffing them. I would love to try these inserts???? P.S. I love your blog; I’ve learned a lot from your posts!!!
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Thanks Valerie! I’m so glad you find AACD helpful!
Amy statler says
Geffens are trim. Like i want to be….
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Ha! I could claim this myself. lol
Jamie Spray says
I’m brand new to cloth diapers, just beginning to build up a stash for my newbie due June :) Because building a whole stash, with two size levels to start the first year (newborn and next size or one-size) can be quite expensive, I’d really love to win! Moreover, my research has driven me away from microfiber already, and I’m looking at diapers with only natural fibers for inserts, interior liners, possibly even covers, etc, so that makes it even more expensive! But, of course, I want only the best for my baby. Please help me win something wonderful for my stash! Thanks :)
Heidi says
I have heard so many good things about Geffen baby, I am really intrigued. I need to get a few more nighttime options. I agree that microfiber need to go the same way as the mullet…far away. ;)
Gina Rhodes says
I would love to have these! I’m about to have my 8Th baby and I just started to cloth a little over a month ago. I love it, but I’m trying to build a stash for a 2 year old and a new baby. These are one of the things that are on my list to buy :-)
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Congratulations Gina! and good luck :)
Lindsay Krone says
I need these to try! I’m going through all kinds of inserts trying to make cloth work for us. I wish I could post a pic so you could see how he soaks through all his diapers. And when I stuff them extra full he looks like a hobbit or something because he has very short legs. I want to believe a trim/absorbant option is out there!
Lynn says
we lost the one CD store we us in the close vicinity to Memphis a few months back…right after I found out I was pregnant with #4. I used almost exclusively the microfiber that came w the CDs I purchased but want to go w something trimmer, more absorbent, and less issues this time. I’d LOVE to try the trimmer version in the giveaway because compression leaks SUCK. lol. Thank you for the opportunity. Due in August.
Vanessa Cabral says
i wish I would win cuz I only have mf… We’re really struggling these days and buying other inserts just seems like luxery when I can just change more often. But being mom of a 2 year old and 6 months just doesn’t cut it to change every time they pee:-(
Melissa Decroteau says
These look awesome! I hate how bulky mf is. Maybe these won’t have crazy compression leaks like our mf too!
Erica Solomon says
I am a closet cloth diaperer. I haven’t told my parents (though we live 2 miles from them and they see their granddaughter often). I haven’t told any of my 4 brothers and sisters (one saw a stray post on Facebook and figured it out, but she lives in a different country) and I haven’t told any of my husband’s 8 siblings. I haven’t told any of my friends and neighbors. I’m not totally sure why, maybe its because of the “leaks and stink” questions (Though so far we are good about no stink and seldom have a leak). I don’t even have many people hold the baby because I don’t want them to notice the extra fluffy bottom. Maybe with some new ultra trim, super absorbent, less likely to stink inserts I will finally COME OUT OF THE CLOSET!
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Come out anyway and be proud! You are making a huge healthy choice for your child. You don’t need anyone to approve of it but you! <3
Krisha Collins says
I broke up with MF before I even started Cloth. I hate the way it feels. Ick. I use flats but love hemp to add absorbency with out adding bulk. :) I have not tried this brand but they sound amazing, and look trimmer then my other hemp inserts. I have a feeling I’m going to need more hemp in the near future too.
Rhianna says
You should pick me because I have the smallest heavy wetter. I only have mf inserts but my baby is not even 7lbs yet and she goes through a prefold and and newborn insert in under 2 hours. She is too tiny for any more bulk her diapers are already to her knees.
Jessica says
We lurve Geffen here! Gave them a try after drooling over your absorbtion tests. Didn’t think they would replace my thirsties hemp addiction, but they are just soooo right for us. I want to win because one more set would put me in laundry utopia… not having to wash every day, which as we all know is better than going to the bathroom alone when you have 3 littles that are 4 and under. Thanks Jen, once again you rock my CD world ;-)
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Alright!!!! Who doesn’t want to hear that!
jessica says
I would love to start my new baby on these! definitely intrigued by all your raving reviews of them :)
Hema Oudai says
I should win because I want to avoid discouragement by being successful at my first attempt to cloth diaper :)
Jennifer Reinhardt says
You can be successful in many different ways, geffen or not. Promise Hema!
mamathefox says
Pick me because I need something sturdy and long and can take care of business ;-)
Teresa says
I would love to try some new inserts! My lil man needs some better night time protection. He holds it all night long and then let’s it all go when he wakes up in the morning! Hopefully that will be the case once we start potty training! Fingers crossed! :-D
jessica says
We are expecting twin boys. Love these and need more!
Lu says
Because we’ve been considering bringing these in and have tester mamas lined up but can’t manage to get a sample!
Jennifer Reinhardt says
A sample of what Lu? and for what? Maybe I can help. :)
Tasha bruch says
i am ready and need to break up with my microfibers! I just had my 3rd little one a week ago and the third go around with cloth would be much better without the stinkies that happens with our hard water! I tried the gefflan prefold last time and had great luck. Now I’m excited they have an insert option. It would work perf with our flips and bumgenius.
Christa says
Would love to try these! Definitely get tired of always working to get the stink out of my MF’s! Would love these for baby #3 due in October!
Lauren Simms says
I would love these so I could start my newborn out with natural fibers and a trim fit that’s easy to fit in a cover and less learning curve than flats/prefolds.
mandee g says
It is either I win the lottery in order to not only increase my cloth diaper cover needs and to now switch out my microfiber inserts or I win some. Since I’ve never won anything in my life I’m sure I will continue to use my microfiber inserts. Thanks for the chance and tiniest bit of hope.
Jeanie Payne says
I really need to break up with my microfiber. It’s horrible. But with six out of eight kids still left in the house, there never seems to be extra money for buying extra diapering stuff. Please pick me so I can ditch at least some microfiber.
Monica Jean says
Here’s why I would LOVE to win the Geffen Baby absorbers! I broke up with microfiber a while ago as well since my son is a super fast, super heavy wetter. Poor microfiber was getting soaked and caused major leaks in less than an hour! Hemp boosters basically have to go in every one of my son’s diapers at this point, which is a pretty penny when you have a ton… So this little pack of beauties would get well loved in my home :) and just for shoots and giggles, here’s a little Haiku ditty for you:
Pee pee running down
The legs no more, no more, with
Geffen Baby!
:D lol
Meredith says
You have hosted some amazing giveaways on this site, Jennifer, but this one is BY FAR the one I’d like to win most. I have a 4 month old daughter who has been in cloth since day one and I am currently in the process of breaking up with my microfiber. Why oh WHY are they automatically included with so many pockets? I have three Geffen Baby Super Absorbers and three Quick Absorbers Plus and I am in LOVE. I have a few other hemp/blends and they don’t work as well, take longer to try and/or are way thicker. Geffen Baby inserts are a dream. You said it. You said it a LOT. But for some reason I still had to test for myself and buy a few other brands. Oy! In the end, you were right (of course!) and I hope to be able to switch out all of my microfiber for Super Absorbers Plus eventually. Now, what to do with all those dang microfiber inserts?! Random story: I didn’t really like the Happy Heiney’s diapers for my daughter but their redeeming quality is that the microfiber was just a cloth that you have to fold. Easier to convert to use for cleaning ;) I seriously do appreciate AACD and the Facebook page and group so much. Keep it up. Oh, and PICK ME for this giveaway – I am an AACD and Geffen Baby superfan. I love talking to people about cloth and have even convinced a few friends to go cloth because I make it sound so easy. (It’s the truth!)
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Meredith, thank you for saying all that! It means so much to me. I just want everyone to love cloth diapers as much as I do. I’m not sure that I’ve ever converted anyone in my life but it’s so nice to hear when it works out like that for other people! <3
Sam Matherly says
We would love to try these. Our lite one has the cutest bubble butt…put cloth on her and she barely fits in her pants. Have to double stuff? Can’t snap her sleepers!!
Danielle Dickens says
I would love to try this because I NEED to break up with micro fiber. After over a yr of cloth and a other baby on the way, I need something more absorbent and trim.
Morgan Schwall says
We would love to win! Geffen Baby products are amazing. We currently have some of there reusable wipes and a snap less fitted. The snap less fitted is our go to night time solution with a hemp insert tucked under! It’s extremely absorbent and holds up well overnight. Unfortunately we don’t have any Geffen Baby super absorbers – and we would love them!! We would use them for bedtime and also during the day in our covers. Please pick us – we love using USA made products and need more hemp inserts in our cloth diaper routine (:
alex mclemore says
I would love to win because before this awesome blog I hadn’t heard of them. I’d love to be able to try before buying!! I can’t believe how trim they are. I bet they completely eliminate leg gaps!!
Kelley sempert says
Just had my first daughter in January and would love these. My son’s mf inserts are starting to get stinky :( would love to try something better for her :)
Laura Cantrell says
I should win because I’m getting ready to welcome two more boys (twins!) in June and if they are anything like their brother was, I will need about a thousand of these to contain all the pee they will make. ;-P
Julie Wuenschel says
I wish I could win these! I am so sick of folding my fst!
Ashley sloan says
I should win because right now I am multitasking by baby wearing, peeing and reading this post.
You said be creative!
Leslie M says
I’m a cloth diapering newbie and continue to wake up each morning to a leaking baby. ???? Would love to try these slim inserts for my babe so that her night time diape doesn’t keep getting bulkier!! Thank you!
Kristina Carnes says
You can never have too much cloth!!! I’ve noticed I’m needing more absorbency and would love these!
Kathy Scearce says
I would like to win these so I don’t have to be embarrassed when my son pees through his microfiber inserts. While on my friend’s couch. :)
Weng Rodriguez says
It’s articles like these that make me wish I majored in Clothing and Textile Technology to up the geek factor in my cloth diaper obsession. :-)
But, yeah, another reason to break up with microfiber is that natural fibers would complement cloth diapering perfectly as hemp and bamboo are sustainable and came from renewable sources.
Kari Barone says
I should win these inserts for my heavy wetting 2 year old because he outpees cotton and microfiber. We are short on inserts, and I want to remove all microfiber from my stash.Thanks for giving us the chance to win us some Geffen!
hayley s says
I need to do the same thing!! I have a few geffen baby inserts and they are awesome!!
Deanna says
I would love to to win these and ditch the microfiber! My son leaks through his current microfiber inserts and has to be completely changed 2-3 times in one night.
kandace says
I like big butts and I can not lie!
But, now that baby girl is getting older we have to use more inserts. How many is too many?! We are up to 3 inserts at night and she is only 12 months. Ugh! Thinner would be better! Thanks!
Amanda Fuchs says
I’m brand new to this and all I have are microfiber inserts. Friend’s have let me try other options. I really need these. Microfiber just doesn’t come close to what we need.
Laura Craver says
I would love to win these because my little girl is a Super Pee-er Plus and even sposies can’t contain her nighttime tsunamis. Also, her booty is snooty and only has love for cotton, bamboo and hemp. <3 Mommy would be changing over the whole stash to Geffen if we could afford it.
Deneal Trevino says
I would LOVE to win these and NEED to win these!!! My “little” squish is nearly 20lbs at 4months old so a trim diaper is SUPER important so I can get his clothes on him lol ????
katie says
I would love love love to try these! My daughter is now 10 months old and everything I’ve tried for the past week will NOT contain her overnight!
Priscilla Rodriguez says
this is really interesting where I live the closest cloth door A over 2 hours away I really love that we now have the internet at our disposal because if it wasn’t for your site and many others like this he would still be using only microfiber I still do use it because I get the closest store is to hours away and I really like to see something before I buy it that’s just how I roll thank you so much for the photo comparison I really appreciate you answering my questions
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Thanks for making the suggestion! You made a great point. :)
Amber M says
These look amazing! Broke up with microfiber then had a short term love for cbi before I realized most of them have a microfiber core! We really need something absorbent and trim because we keep having to adjust the car seat depending on the type of diaper stuffing we are using!! Would love to try these!
Amber Edwards says
I’ve never tried microfiber. When I ordered some pockets from Sunbaby I chose the package without inserts because I had already been warned away from microfiber. In a feat of amazement, we made it a whole year cloth diapering with Gerber brand “prefolds” and flats. I’m sure you’ve heard how attrocious those are. It was all we could afford and I was determined to make it work. Towards the end we were doing a prefold with a folded flat during the day and three (three!) definitely not trim prefolds for nighttime, and still had leaks. We were finally able to buy 14 used unbranded diaper service quality prefolds and 6 Bumpkins toddler prefolds. I never knew how amazing REAL cloth diapers were! The toddler prefolds make for excellent, though large, night dipes. I’ve heard nothing but incredible feedback about Geffen Baby, and would love to try their jersey hemp prefolds one day, but alas, it’s not an adfordable option for us right now. I would really love to give Geffen Baby a shot, but I hope everyone knows that cloth diapering is possible with even the bottom barrel products out there!
Alissa says
I need these because I need to try everything with belly dweller! :)
Trish C. says
I have been eyeing these for awhile! Since I read the absorbency tests. I knew I needed to try these for my lo! I refer to That chart all the time. Now, another geffen post to pass on to my other mama friends! Now, I just need these in my stash for personal irl experience and love! ??
Tiffany G. says
We really don’t use anything but cotton prefolds. WE do have a few MF inserts but I can’t stand to touch them, they just don’t feel right. I would love try Geffen products though.
Evelyn Schwenke says
Geffen Baby looks so amazing, these regular inserts and prefolds are driving me crazy. Just starting my stash after a seven month slump, wasn’t prepared to fully commit and take the jump. But disposable was getting to pricy and even though we had a few leaks in cloth before I wouldn’t let that frighten me. Now no turning back, happy to be using cloth, many reasons why it’s great, I’ll be a pro in no time, watch out.
Rebecca s says
I broke up with MF as soon as I felt it. It feels terrible! I stuff with cotton or bamboo flats now and love it but would like a more trim option to go under some of his clothes. Thanks!
Kait WK says
Ohhhh!!!! I love Love LOVE ?????? Hemp!! It’s been the only thing for my super soaker baby! We have one Geffen super absorber but it’s so short that it doesn’t fit the greatest. I’ve been wanting to try the plus size and the pictures you posted make it look so appealing!!! For anyone having difficulty with hemp though, it always works great for my baby if it’s placed inside a trifolded cotton prefold or a cotton or bamboo doubler is on top of the hemp. Works like a charm every time!!
Audrey G. says
A haiku:
She pees through it all
Break up with microfiber?
Maybe if we win :)
Ashley R says
I have charcoal bamboo inserts, as well as Zorb and while they have worked great so far, my dude is holding and flooding more and more (don’t you dare tell me to potty learn him :-p) so they just aren’t cutting it. These seem like they would be an EXCELLENT solution, and would also help with our night time cloth blues. We bed share and mommy doesn’t like getting peed on so sposies it is :-/ there may be hope with these!
Amanda Jordan says
I use Buttons diapers and I use the hemp inserts with no problem. I recently received some pocket diapers (not sure of brand) from a friend and they have microfiber inserts and they don’t absorb as well as the hemp in my opinion. I would love to try Geffen Baby inserts.
Melissa K. says
I NEED to break up with my microfiber. They stink for one. They are bulky. Second up-I have a 1 year old daughter with neurodegenerative issues and she has balance problems. The bulky microfibers are giving her trouble with balance when she is sitting. I need something very trim and hate to use disposable all the time.
Kally King says
Ive been looking for a better insert for quite some time and these look perfect!! I would love to win!!!
Nicole Quigley says
I should win… because my baby loves to pee.
Like… he really loves it. He thinks it’s hilarious.
I want to try these more absorbable inserts so that when
I put a diaper on him and he pees..
I can go…. BAHAHAH now you can’t leak on me babeh!!!!
Pam says
I would love to win because we are quickly finding that the only thing that stands a chance against my pee machine is LAYERS and lots of them lol
Angie says
I have a ton of MF inserts that came with my Kawaii’s and they are just not absorbing as much as they used to! We have a few Thirsties Hemp inserts that we use overnight but I would LOVE to get more hemp inserts and have heard awesome things about this brand!
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Thirsties is also a great brand! Those and the Geffen Are my Favs!
Lisa says
Does anyone have any experience with disposable liners? I was looking at them but didn’t get them. Are they trim? Are the absorbent?
Lisa says
I mean disposable inserts** Not liners..
Lisa says
I got this e-mail the same day that I ordered my hemp/cotton inserts to replace my MF. My son is 7 months and I love cloth diapering. I just don’t like the bulkiness.. and leaks are sometimes a problem. I’m a sthm so leaks aren’t too inconvenient but still can be annoying. I already have some bamboo inserts that I really like. I’m expecting my new inserts in a few days and I can’t wait to try them out. :-) I’ve never heard of Geffen till now, but I went with gdiapers this time. It’s my first time trying gdiaper brand so hope I like them.. Of course I got new diapers to go with my inserts. Lol. Cloth diapers are so cute and addicting to buy.. even my husband gets into picking out new ones.
Marian says
I love my Geffen baby inserts! I broke up with microfiber just a few months after I started cloth diapering. They really do smell and leak :( I’ve tried a few other brands of natural inserts and Geffen is one of my faves.
Devon Rose Atwood says
There once was a baby named Brynn
Whose diapers we used to pin
She had a growth spurt
We thought pockets can’t hurt
So we retired her flats
And increased our stash
But stuffing each diaper
We bemoaned microfiber
We need clemency
From poor absorbency
The 3 pack we’d be given
Would keep the leaks from winnin’
We’d trade in our glum
And have a happier Brynnie Bum!
<3
DIane says
I was fortunate enough to get a bunch of pocket diapers for a really good price from a friend. Even before reading other’s thoughts on microfiber I knew it wasn’t love but I have been settling because I just can’t afford to replace them at this point. But I think I have dragged this unfulfilling relationship on long enough! Would love to try these out and see if it is time to take the plunge and move on!
Kristen Huss says
i would like to win because I neeeeeed something to get me excited about cloth diapering again! I have 5 kids, cloth diapered the last three but 4 months ago bought a pack of disposables and have been using them since!! Laziness is why! But now that Isla is almost crawling we miss the cloth booty and I have more time for laundry. But I need something like these inserts to make me want to go back!
Kayla says
I love natural fibers and use prefolds / hemp doublers for overnight on my 16 month old. I’d love to try something even more absorbsent and trim for overnight and naps.
Julie says
Awesome! I have been wanting to switch to natural fibers because of the microfiber stench, especially with toddler morning pee. Eww. Plus, we since we moved here, just 7 miles over into a different town, our diapers reek. My hubby is just now beginning to let go of his insistence on pocket diapers but they’re till a big part of our stash. Hemp inserts would be amazing. I’ve heard so many good things about Geffen. Thanks for the chance!
krista c says
I have a bunch of 3+ year old microfiber inserts and, well, some of them all kind of work. Most of them are near useless, but I still use them. I use two or three together and they’re the equivalent of one. Oh, and I can’t for the life of me get the stink out! I’m so ready to turn them into floor mops, but with two in diapers I have to just use what I’ve got. I have made a few bamboo inserts, but I rarely find time to make more, and I’ve just about run out of fabric. I need something soon!
krista c says
Oh, and my three-year-old has super sensitive skin. He moves around a lot in his sleep, so if things aren’t perfect he gets rashes and even blisters. Not to mention the leaking (though, we take care of the leaking problem by putting wool covers over all nighttime diapers)! I can’t even use MF inside a pocket diaper at night for him unless there is a natural fiber insert between him and the MF! If his diaper is too bulky it PINCHES (causing blisters) and/or leaks. I really want a nice, gentle, and trim option for him. I think maybe bamboo and hemp together may do the trick, along with the wool cover.
Gladys Aguilar says
MF inserts: Baby come back!
Diaper: Weeeee are never ever ever getting back together.
Since this is breakup is going on, my diapers need new natural inserts to keep them company. I would love to win to help out my diapers :)
Patty C says
i love Geffen Baby!!! I found the love about a year ago. My son could out pee anything!!! And I mean anything even disposable extra night protection diapers with wool over them!! This boy has kidneys that filter out his body in 5 minutes flat!! I put a prefold with an insert tucked in and bam!!! Dry sheets, dry wool!!! I’m a believer!!
Kimberly Worrell says
I broke up with microfiber after the 2nd day of using it. It gave my son a terrible eczema outbreak, he is also a super soaker. So after 16+ months of cloth diapering you would think we would have figured out the night diaper, right? NOPE! Fitteds & inserts & wool galore, we still have to change his diaper 3-4 times per night. Maybe, just maybe these inserts would be the trick to finally getting a full night of sleep & my poor little boy no longer having a booty 3 sizes too big
Miriam Matheny says
This would be awesome to win! My boy has eczema and the Geffen Super Absorbers keep his bottom dry while soaking up a ton! They have great price points and I can’t wait to buy more. I would also like to know when that hemp fitted that they hinted at is coming out! I’m sure when hubby let’s me out of diaper jail I will be trying their jersey fleece prefolds as well now that my boy has turned into a super pee-er
Alejandra (Alex Mac) says
Love my geffenbaby inserts
Holley says
I would love something trimmer for my boy. Poor guy only got a few new diapers of his own and otherwise gets all his big sister’s old diapers.
Elizabeth R. says
I’ve got Irish twins in cloth and my stash is almost entirely bought used. The MF inserts don’t work at all for my little girl. They are hit and miss with my son, probably because he is so active and constantly falling on his bum as he works to perfect the new art of walking. I would love to have some alternatives to try in their diapers and hopefully cut down on the clothes laundry by an outfit or four a day!
Judith Martinez says
I would love to win these! My microfiber is very tired due to the really hard water I wash with. I have a flooding toddler who is almost ready to potty train but not quite there.
M. Wilk says
I would love to win these. I would rather use my microfiber inserts to wash my floor! (Can you tell I’m getting fed up with them?)
Shawnna webber says
I would love to get some of these to try and move away from MF
Lashanda Moon says
cannot stand the feel of MF!!
Leela R says
Once my son became a toddler it was evident that I needed to start ditching microfiber because of the dreaded toddler pee! In addition, when you still babywear your 32 lb 2 year old, compression leaks are no laughing matter!
Ivana Mendez says
I want to win because I’m using only microfiber and I always have to double up on the inserts, the bamboo and hemp I’ve seen online at basis retailers are or of my budget, so I’m forced to stock with the MF I already own.
Mandy Gann says
There is nothing more lovely than coming to bed to find that your fabulous husband has changed the sheets in your welcoming king size bed. I treasure the softness of the new sheets all night long until I wake up to find the bed next to me wet and warm. Curse you, MF inserts! My 2 year old’s double stuffed diaper has leaked again. And this, my friend, is why I need some Geffen baby inserts…
April Moore says
I would love to try some of these inserts! I have been cloth diapering now for 15 months and I love it even though it can be pretty frustrating. I actually have several older siblings who have tried at cloth diapering and have given up, but through all of my leak problems, size problems, nighttime problems, etc… I am way to stubborn to give up!!! I know that I am doing what is best for my baby and for the environment so I refuse to do disposables. :-) After 15 months, I am getting better and figuring out what is best for us, but I still have problems every now and again and would love to try some of these inserts.
Dawn says
I have some Geffen inserts and I love them. So trim and absorbent. I have been wanting to get more to replace my remaining mf inserts. :-)
Ella says
I would love to try out the absorbers. I bought a prefold after your initial Geffen review and, while I love the absorbancy, it doesn’t work with a snappi. Do you just lay it in a cover? Could you use the absorbers the same way – in a cover instead of in a pocket?
Jennifer Reinhardt says
You can use them however you were previously using the cover. You can stuff in a pocket or just lay inside a cover.
Jae says
I would love to win the Geffen Baby giveaway as I haven’t CD since my last 2 boys 5 years ago! My DD is 4 months and CD since birth. I have a ton of MF and would love to try something new! There’s so much good stuff nowadays! Love how much easier CD has become and a lot less bulky!
Carrie Henery says
Would love more hemp inserts because it’s patriotic! George Washington grew hemp! (You said be creative ????)
How do the Geffen Baby do with wicking? I’m having trouble with wetness rashes at night. Thanks ????
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Are you sure it’s wetness and not ammonia?
Jessica Cooper says
I would love to win these! I have literally never won anything and I’m one of those people that enters almost anything. lol. My daughter is such a heavy wetter and leaks out of almost every diaper. We gave up on the microfiber when she was a newborn and switched to stuffing with prefolds (which are super bulky).
Kathryn W says
I would loveeeee to try these inserts out! I am BRAND new to cloth diapering and trying to figure it all out! I have many nay sayers around me and people who say I won’t succeed and I’ll get sick of it but I’m determined to prove them wrong and change some minds!! I’ll admit I’m nervous about leaks and laundry BUT I know I can do this! I need something reliable and not too bulky s well (my 3mon old is already in 6-9mon clothing) – something that won’t ruin my woven wrap either!! Thank you so much for the opportunity :-)
Sarah Elyce says
I am new to cloth diapering so I would love to win these, ESPECIALLY because all I hear about the Geffen baby inserts are wonderful things. Crossing my fingers for these to add to my growing stash.
Sarah Elyce says
I am new to cloth diapering so I would love to win these, ESPECIALLY because all I hear about the Geffen baby inserts are wonderful things. Crossing my fingers for these to add to my growing stash.
Ebony Johnson says
Once upon a time there was a brand new mommy in town named Ebony. She had made it through a very successful 5 weeks of mommyhood and thought everything was perfect! She has rented a set of newborn cloth diapers but was noticing them getting to be a bit snug on her almost 10lb girl (Kennedy) so her plans were to order some one size pocket diapers this week to start her stash.
Last night Ebony realized she may need to press the jump start button on those one size orders because after she put kennedy to sleep after a 3am change and feed, all of a sudden ebony felt something running down her leg! “Oh no!” She thought. She looked down at her legs and saw moisture. As she looked closer, there was the yellow disaster! Baby poop all over her leg, her bed sheets, and her mattress cover!!
Today she noticed an online contest at AACD she could enter for some super absorbant Geffan inserts! She jumped on the opportunity to enter as this could be her saving grace! If she wins, she may have the key to battling the nighttime getting-pooped-ons!!
Sarah Hayes says
I love these! We’ve had several different kinds and I really need more for my heavy wetter. They are so nice to use at night
Erica says
I would love to try these out! ???? First, I have always used microfiber and having well water they always got the stinky’s and it was always a challenge to make them smell good again & I almost gave up cloth diapering because of this. Also my first child was a boy no big deal using cloth diapers , my second a girl and and I would like to find something a little trimmer so she doesn’t look like she’s got so much junk in the trunk lol plus they make all those leggings so tight!
Anne Sweden says
I may also be in the minority, but I like both (synthetic and natural)! Without microfiber I couldn’t have afforded the AIO diapers that are in my stash. AIO diapers with bamboo, cotton or hemp come with a higher price tag. Our heavy wetter pockets have worked for over a year for our toddler at night and for only $12.
Our microfiber inserts have performed just fine for 2 plus years; they don’t seem to be any harder to clean than my hemp or cotton or bamboo. But I agree that they feel horrible against your hand! I have to put lotion on before folding and sorting my diapers because the microfiber snags on my skin. (shudder)
I’m a big fan of Geffen, too, but haven’t actually tried the absorbers yet – shocking, I know! My experience is limited to the flats and prefolds, and they are marvelous.
Sarah says
I would love to win some of these because as much as I love our Gdiapers, they are a bit bulky so sometime it is hard to get pants up over my little guy’s booty. Also, these might be a better solution at night, as right now what works best for us is a medium gcloth insert & a small disposable insert folded in half in the front. Bulky for sure, but catches all that nighttime pee!
Stacy Coleman says
My LO needs some new liners because she’s started tinkling straight through all her pocket diapers. Everyday that I pick her up from school she has some random outfit on that doesn’t seem to match or even go together! So, for the sheer fact that LO needs better inserts to prevent her from leaking through all her pocket diapers and being exposed to some crazy outfits, I could definatley use these new inserts!!!
Loretta Davis says
Would love to win these for my daughter as she has two babies in diaps at the moment and I would love for her to try these :)
Anna Monte says
I would like to win these inserts because I have heard great things about this brand. I currently am making the switch from microfiber to cotton. I have hard water and my baby is eating solid foods now. Everyone says that there diapers change after starting solids and I am seeing this now. (Purchasing prefolds to stuff into pocket diapers. ) They are a bit bulky so I would love to try a different option. I also recently purchased a package of cloth G diaper inserts to stuff in my pockets. They are trim but we shall see if we can go 2 hours in between changes without leaks.
Jilli Oyenque says
Because I am an old school Gma whose daughter is overdue with baby one and she will be cloth diapering. I am building my supply so when I keep the baby all wil be good!
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Good Luck Jilli!
Gina Lynne says
I am due on May 26 with my first baby. We have been slowly building a diaper stash. I would love to switch out the MF inserts for these hemp ones, but it just isn’t in the budget right now. Thank you for posting about this company and their inserts because I will definitely be checking them out!!!
etel says
So I can stop using random things to stuff or diaoers with
Amanda says
I could REALLY use these for my 3rd coming in october. We will have 2 in diapers and my mf is about done!
Melissa says
I broke up with microfiber 8.5 years ago when my first cloth diapered baby was little. It was a short-lived relationship. At first microfiber seemed so nice – soft, absorbent, inexpensive. I was smitten. But things turned sour quickly. I found out that beneath those surface good qualities lurked a dark side… The build-up! The repelling! The smell! Ugh! I had fallen for microfiber but quickly realized I had made a mistake. It was time to break up. It was with a sense of relief that I parted ways with all my microfiber inserts. In their place I discovered the joys & beauty of NATURAL FIBERS. Ah me. They were perfect. Trim, absorbent, no repelling, no stink. They lasted through 3 more cloth diapered babies!! I am completely in love with natural fibers in my diapering. I’ve never met this Geffen Baby you speak of, but I just ordered a jersey prefold to try out!! I have a brand new baby and I’d love to try the universal absorbers!! I think it will be a true love connection. <3
Benita says
would love love love to have an entire stash of geffen baby if I could! Only have two flats (use as part of our night time routine)but man do they absorb!!!!
Laura says
We are due with our third baby in a couple months. I am new to cloth diapering and trying to learn everything I can. One of my biggest fears are low-absorbency inserts because of my heavy-wetting children. We are definitely on a budget, and I would love to try these.
Erica says
I’ve been exploring alternate options to mf and would love to give these a try!
selina says
Ooo I’ve wanted to try these but more diaper stuff isn’t really in the budget right now. We were doing great but have recently started having some minor leaking issues so these would be great to try!
Melissa Christenson says
I currently only have mf. I would love to try something else.. Maybe my (diaper) world will then be filled with sunshine and rainbows ;) Or my sons pants will fit better.. Either would work for me…
Denise Beeman says
My jus and and I live and work in West Africa – cloth diapering is a must (and a blessing) in our lives. The problem has been we haven’t been back to the states since we got pregnant a miracle really so our stash is not ideal. I have a whole drawer of MF I have bought with used diapers here or been given for free when people find out we are cloth diapering. My parents brought out some flats and prefolds but not near enough- though I tend to pray my diapers are dry between washes before pulling out MF for my super heavy wetter. I love the price point of these inserts and thin is ideal for trying to bring back enough to get us through the next likely two years of diapering in our suitcases this summer
Jessica J says
all we have is MF! baby is 5mo using the same inserts that big bro did for 2 years. they’ll periodically get funky, but I must have a good wash routine because they’re still rockin’ well!
I keep saying I’m going to make the switch. the MF is bulky, especially at night! and compression leaking? eep! I’m always frightened to remove him from his carseat! help me make the switch!
April Fowler says
I’ve only used MF and I’d love to try something new! The leaky diapers makes me think it’s just the MF!!
Allison says
????Do you want to try some hemp inserts? (Yes!)
Line them up and down the hall.
I think some Geffen Baby is overdo
I’ve started talking to the lady at the mall…???? (and anyone else who will listen about CD!)
??????
In all seriousness, I have mainly microfiber, and I just hate the way it feels on my hands. I also would like to try an insert that is trimmer. Would you suggest using these inserts all the time and then doubling up at night? This is my first time cloth diapering, and I’m still worried about the diapers keeping my little guy dry once he starts sleeping through the night…
Dana Woolcock says
We have never used anything but microfiber but my 2 year old is leaking through two inserts at daycare and I am trying to find something reasonably priced that will work. I would love to have an opprotunity to try these inserts they sound like a great pair with my Kawaii diapers.
Marian Tucker says
I don’t know if I should win over everybody else…but it sure would be helpful if I did. I am about to have my 5th baby and my pockets all have microfiber which i hate, I would be soooo blessed to have fresh new inserts that don’t suck. ;) Thank you for this amazing oppurtunity.
Amanda Berberich says
It sounds like I need these in my life! My 1-month old is already a super soaker and is making cloth diapering a chore. His older brother was as well, and I ended up throwing in the towel with him. I do t want to do that again!
Melissa Decroteau says
Compression leaks!!! Ugh I have enough puddles from my potty training two year old! We need these for the baby!!!
Michelle scheibel says
I broke up with my microfiber long ago. Well….I use them as doublers sometimes. I love my charcoal bamboo. It is amazing. We went from leaking through every diaper to no leaks.
Keara B. says
Not a fan of microfiber… And neither is my heavy wetter!! So grateful I discovered hemp before I gave up cloth diapers completely, but I’d still love to have more. I keep hearing all the fan girls talk about how amazing Geffen is! ;)
Jillian lynn says
These look like a must have!!!!
Monica Townsdin says
I love a fluffy bum as much as any cloth diaper momma but when do you say when? My little walker is doing great but when we use our mf inserts her fluff gets so big it throws her off balance. Would love to give something more trim a try!
Angela Britz-Robertson says
I’ve slowly been trading out all my microfiber for natural fibers. I was doing pretty good until baby #2 was born, then I had to pull the microfiber back out of storage to have enough diapers between two kiddos. Still trying to add more natural fibers though, so the microfiber can go away for good. Once I get to that point I’ll see about donating the microfiber – I didn’t know that just inserts could be donated!
Sarah says
I would love to try these! Just started CD. My babe is sensitive to EVERYTHING! It is great to hear there are better options to a safer experience!
Happy bum, happy baby!
And a happy baby makes a happy mom!
Becki Witherow says
I would love to win these so I can retire my MF inserts to my swiffer.
Marissa Northam says
I’m brand new to the CD world and eager to learn all I can before my son arrives. I’d love to give these a try!
Evelyn Schwenke says
Read the post and very interested in upgrading from microfiber. We are on a budget with our first earthly child after a decade of trying and I’m doing my best to cloth diaper. Recently dove in and invested in some all in one’s and covers but the prefolds are old and actually the inserts aren’t great either. I read what you said about the Geffen Baby brand and looked at their website, I have to say I’m thinking about getting some inserts and prefolds now.
Rebecca says
I have a bunch of bamboo inserts but after now going on child number three some of them are starting to break down and are not working as well as I recall them working from before. I need a solution for my youngest who is extremely sensitive to being wet, and can be a very heavy wetter, at night and does not sleep. Momma needs sleep, she is 1 year old, have pity on me. Yeah my desperate plea, that’s what I’m hoping will get me to win. :)
Michele says
I’d like to try some inserts. I only use covers and prefolds right now, so a new option might be nice.
Jennifer says
I would love to win because I am just starting out on this CD journey and most of my inserts are MF. I’m not a fan of the bulk because of the way it makes my little girl’s clothes fit (vain, I know). I’d love to be able to CD, get the absorbency she needs and still have her clothes fit!
Dena says
I have a tube fed girl who is learning to walk. She soaks through everything during nightly feeds and can’t get her legs together when I put enough shakers in. I’ve had to break down and use disposables at night. Would love to give these a test.
Dena says
That should say soakers. Silly auto correct!
Letika Montanez says
Natural Fibers mean an easier diaper wash day. I have 9 kids. I need something to be easier!
Alanna Hawn says
My diapers are weak
We’re tired of leaks…
You should pick me
We will squeal with GLEE!
Hahaha. I tried my best! ;)
Brittany P says
I’d love to win because I’ve been noticing a smell from my microfiber, but can afford to buy all new inserts, especially because I don’t want to get something that won’t work. I’ve heard that hemp doesn’t absorb fast enough, which is why I’ve been hesitant to use it alone in my diapers.
Ashley Denno says
I should/want to win because I have 2 in diapers and have about half of my inserts are micro fiber and I’m really trying to swap them out. Also I’d love to win because I don’t resell my diapers I hand them down. :-) I’ve noticed too that when I use mf in my toddlers flips his butt gets redder sooner.
Tracy Dennison says
Sounds like I need to get some of these one way or another… We use BG’s with the built in mf, and they work awesome during the day, but at night sometimes leak even if I use a hemp or bamboo insert with them.
Amanda Lea says
I would love to add these to my stash! We are just about to start our cloth diaper journey and I sadly have no hemp inserts as of yet :( Would love a shot at winning some to try!! :)
Chrystal Alexander says
I would LOVE to try these inserts. I’m needing something that my 17 month old can’t pee through especially at night time. I’m so tired of using disposable at night time. :(
Stefanie Culbertson says
I need to win this because I was admitted today for possible induction in the morning… and all my inserts are microfiber!
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Good luck Stefanie! Microfibe isn’t evil. You will be fine with it! I’m just saying there is stuff that is better. Think of this like cars. A car that has four wheels and takes you places is great. But one that is fully loaded is even better ;)
Martha Brecht says
Would love to win. I never did find a nighttime solution for my boys. It’d be nice to be able to use cloth at night with baby girl due in two weeks.
Shannon says
I neeeed to win this because I am addicted to flats at night but desperately need more absorbency for my little girl. Also, it would be nice if I had some firsthand experience with them since I keep recommending Geffen Baby to people based on your reviews lol.
Melissa Ngo says
I’d love to get rid of the 3 in (ok probably an exaggeration, but he probably doesn’t think so) thick padding on my son’s booty at night. Before he gets changed in the morning, for the little bit we play after he eats, he looks like he’s struggling to sit up because of all the extra fluff. lol
Jutta P. says
I’m a total Geffen Baby fan girl too! I use these in my overnight diapers especially. I’d love to add a few more to my rotation!
Casey Murphy says
i have been looking for something trimmer and more absorbent… And less stinky! I have a 2 month old and to get enough absorbency for her, it seems kinda bulky. She’s a heavy wetter.
Danielle gray says
We should win since we just recently broke up with our microfiber! We are currently using AIO that are organic cotton. I would love to try these in our pockets since they are my husbands favorite! :-)
andrea says
I broke up with MF long ago, but have only used cotton prefolds, fitteds, and flats with the occasional blueberry cotton AIO for special occasions. I have heard of Geffen and would love to try their USA made all natural fiber products! I have baby #2 on the way in the next few months and need to add to my diaper stash, and I’d love to test geffen out in my 19 months old crazy bulky overnight diapers to get them trimmer for her!
Kristin Parkin says
I’m new to cloth diapers and just starting to build my cd collection for our first due in 3 weeks. I’d love to start off my CDs on the highly recommended inserts!
Aimee says
I need new inserts yesterday. I bought my entire diaper stash second hand since that is all we could afford and after reading this I am sure the microfiber inserts are shot. I honestly am just sick of having to bring 6 outfits to daycare for my 17 month old son due to him peeing over his cloth diaper so often! I don’t have enough room in my diaper bag for the diapers and the clothes!
Lauren Orbesen says
I should win because I’ve only tried microfiber as my mother in law makes our diapers. I need to know what else is out there because I still have leaking issues at times. Plus, who wouldn’t want to help a boy named Bear stay as dry as possible?
Vinita says
Most of the inserts I own are MF and I still get leaks here and there. I’ve been dying to try Geffen. I’m really good at break ups I mean I broke with disposables and haven’t looked back!
Hope says
I just started with my six month old. I would love to try these inserts as I am dealing with my 21lb heavy wetter. I have wanted to give up so many times already. I want to find the right combination for her so we can cloth successfully!
Laura says
I would love to try these. I am new to cloth diapering and only have a couple of hemp inserts. I have a couple of Thirsties duo inserts that came with my Thirsties pockets, but I would love to switch out the MF in my other diapers because I have seen how much more absorbant my hemp inserts are. When using the hemp inserts and I change him, he still feels completely dry which I love!!
Katie Forth says
I would love to try Geffen’s inserts! We primarily use prefolds due to having a heavy wetter and as much as I would love to have a huge stash of natural fiber inserts for my pockets they are expensive and so I only have the mf that come with/bought off other mama’s old stashes. We have a heavy wetter so overnights are fun sometimes (and she is a bed sharer so we sleep with a “pee pad” under us plus I noticed over the winter if she leaked through the diaper her fleece sleepers kept it in…but winter is ending…).
I would love to break up with my mf inserts not only for the absorbency issues but also for the trimness you speak of with Geffen…it would be music to my ears if I didn’t need to hear my mom sing “I like big butts” when my lo walked in the room wearing her pockets :)
Amy Chang says
New to cloth diapering but quickly becoming addicted and trying out all options to see what works best. Would love to win some Geffen inserts to try out.
Krystyna Monticello says
I absolutely love the few Geffen prefolds I am lucky enough to own! I think I should win because my microfibers STINK literally and figuratively!! I have to strip them once a month so we can still breathe after my son pees! And the overnight diapers will knock you out :) figuratively, they stink because the only time I have leaks is with the microfibers. Zero issues with any of my bamboo and hemp inserts or cotton/jersey prefolds.
Jamie says
‘Twas the night before a Tuesday when all thru the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. Then what should my ears start to hear but a tiny tinkle of an alarm so near. Three snoozes later a mad dash to wake. The daughter is late the bus she will not make. The baby wakes irritated from a peaceful rest as mom scoops him up to her chest. A groan and a moan are all too near as my heavy wetter has again appeared. Microfiber curse you! A fist I do shake as daughter just giggles for the bus she won’t take.
regine Johnson says
Im using microfiber at the moment they are okay but i would love to try something better
Karen hemperly says
Because i have NO idea on the difference of inserts… I hear about absorbancy but do not know firsthand with my eyes on the differences and id like to see ??????????????????????????
Karen hemperly says
Because i have NO idea on the difference of inserts… I hear about absorbancy but do not know firsthand with my eyes on the differences and id like to see ??????????????????????????
Deanna H. says
I would love to try some geffen inserts!
Anel says
Everyone raves about Geffen Baby. It is the most highly recommend solution to my heavy wetter problems! I think I should win because if I break up with microfiber, and avoid leaks, then I can avoid my husband from breaking up with my cloth diaper idea! Ha!!!
Anel says
Also, I should win because Winney Baby needs some Geffen baby in his fluff! :)
Kayleigh says
Great information! Would LOVE to win these! Am currently at 40 weeks waiting for my little girl! We have a stash of BGs and MF is the standard insert so it’s all we have! Thank you :D
Ann says
I haven’t tried anything from Geffen Baby. We are mostly a prefold house, but the pockets I do have with microfiber inserts are used for people not familiar with cloth. I stuff with bamboo inserts. How does hemp compare to bamboo? So far, bamboo has not impressed me so I am hesitant to spend more money on an okay solution.
Chrissy Bender says
I would love to win these for my newest baby. She is
A heavy wetter
Charity says
I would love to win some Geffen inserts because they are the “Holey” Grail of my stash! Literally, I use the 3 I have so often they are full of holes :) I love natural fibers, my mf just doesn’t work! And I do use my old mf inserts as swiffer pads!
Naomi Ballard says
Thanks for the info! I am very new to CDing. My 3rd child is almost 8 months old and I just started using them this month! I have 3 sister in laws that have CD’d for years and I thought they were crazy! Now I’m addicted to them, I am getting my other mommy friends on trying them and hate that I didn’t use them for all my kids! There is so much to learn, so many options, and it’s hard to know what is going to work and what is worth the investment! I have mostly all MF inserts for my new diapers, but anxious to try other types of inserts!
Nicole Hardin says
I’d love to try these especially because I’m tired of throwing a towel on the pee soaked bed in the middle of the night and washing everything in the morning.
Kellye A says
I’ve been wanting to try Geffen. Love that they’re a USA made product. I need a good overnight solution for my heavy heavy wetter. I’m tired of wasting money on overnight sposies that leak in under 12 hours. I’ve been putting a Thirsties Duo Wrap over the sposie to keep from leaking out.
Nrsoul713 says
I’m headed down this path of needing a solution like this soon. 6 month old is soaking through Kawaii GNHW in just 5 hours of sleep.
Heidi says
It would be awesome to get a list going of what you can up cycle out of old microfiber inserts! Swifter pads?
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Great idea Heidi! I’ll have to work on pulling that together!
Ashley says
I don’t love them as much, but I have two heavy wetters. Prefolds are the only thing I’ve had success with, we love Real Nappies. I got 6 of the super absorbers plus (the purple around the edge) for extra padding for my oldest at night. When we tried it in a pocket it didn’t even hold one pee!
Jennifer Reinhardt says
That doesn’t make sense. Were you using more than one? At night you would totally need to. If it was just one I see why it would leak. I use three and it is really trim and my kid pees a ton and we never have a leak. I would try that and it should solve your issue.
Julia says
I know I am in the minority here – and truth be told, I would rather switch to all natural – BUT – I have absolutely NO problems with microfiber! I don’t know why, but I have inserts I’ve used since my first was a baby (2008) and they still work perfectly well. They stink if I don’t use the right combo of detergent and bleach every month. But when I do that, they are just fine. They absorb perfectly well and are just as clean as ever.
That said, I cannot for the life of me get behind hemp. I hate hemp inserts. They are terrible and leak before I can say boo. Maybe it’s my water. I don’t know, but I’m happy the way things are (especially being on baby #3 and not wanting to spend another dollar on diapers. I replace the elastic as needed and we’re good).
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Which brand of hemp inserts are you using Julia? Hemp is a slow absorber. So for some brands they work best under another faster absorbing insert like bamboo. Thirsties Hemp Inserts leak for me if directly against baby. But put them under anything else and they are…well…thirsty! Try your hemp again if you can but put a cotton or bamboo blend, even a MF and you might see a world of difference! :)