G-Diaper User FAQ

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One of the brands of diapers in my son's stash is G-Diaper.  I actually started my cloth journey using G-Diapers.  When I had issues with leaking, I joined the yahoo support group and met a wonderful bunch of G-Parents. I learned the art of using G-Diapers and then found out I could save alot of money using cloth inserts, and then that progressed to using cloth diapers in general.

Braden at 8 months (approx 15 pounds) in a size medium G-Diaper.

To start with I bought some cloth inserts on line, and struggled to get the perfect fit.  So being someone who sews, I decided to make my own, and thus the G-Flapper insert was born.  I saw other parents in the group looking for good inserts for their G-Diapers, so I decided to sell the ones I made.  I now make quite a few versions of the G-Flapper, with different fabrics, to suit different needs. I also added half inserts to the line, to place absorbtion where it is needed most.  Then came the G-Scrap, a smaller version of the half insert, that is made from the scraps of fabric left over from making inserts.  Being a green based business, it went against the grain to discard perfectly good fabric.

I get alot of questions about my inserts and G-Diapers so I decided to compile this FAQ of those questions.

Why would you use cloth in a G-Diaper instead of the flushables as designed?

I love the concept of the flushables, but when I had to start doubling them up because my son is a heavy wetter, they became more expensive than disposables for me.  Many G-Diaper users love the system of using the covers, and having them be reusable after a change, but didnt like the cost.  So cloth is a great option.  It is a very affordable one at that.  Inserts are not that expensive, and you only need a few G-Diaper covers to have a good cloth system.

What do the different kind of fabrics do?

Check out my Inserts FAQ.  I cover the fabrics and shape of inserts in it.

You have more than one kind of G-Flapper for sale?  Whats the difference?

I have a few kinds of G-Flapper that I have made to meet different needs.  I will explain the basics of each one here.

• Hemp/Organic Cotton Fleece and Microfiber:  This one is 4 layers of fabric and is our most popular G-Flapper.  It has 2 layers of hemp/organic cotton fleece and 2 layers of microfiber.  You lay it in the g-diaper with the hemp side against the baby's bottom.  This insert is great for those who also use pocket diapers as it goes great in those, especially when doubled up at night.  Sometimes I am able to offer it with different coloured hemp fleece.
• Hemp/Organic Cotton Fleece and Microfiber and Microchamois:  This is 5 layers of fabric.  It is the same as the G-Insert above, but has an additional layer of Microchamois.  The microchamois is a non-absorbent layer that draws the moisture away from the baby's bottom and keeps it dry.  It is also very soft.
• Microfiber and Microfleece: This is 5 layers of fabric, with 4 layers of microfiber and 1 layer of microfleece.  The microfiber absorbs the liquids, and the microfleece keeps the moisture away from the baby's bottom and helps keep it dry.
• Hemp/Organic Cotton Fleece, Bamboo Terry and Bamboo Velour:  This insert is 6 layers of fabric, 2 layers of fleece, 2 layers of terry and 1 layer of velour.  This insert is made of natural and organic fabrics. The velour is incredibly soft. 
• Heavy Bamboo Fleece, Bamboo Terry and Bamboo Velour:  This insert is 6 layers of bamboo fabrics, 2 layers of  fleece, 2 layers of terry and 1 layer of velour.  This insert is made of natural and organic fabrics. The velour is incredibly soft against baby's bottom.  This is the newest G-Flapper available.  The bamboo fleece is softer than the hemp fleece, and can be as absorbent.
• Half Insert and G-Scraps:  These inserts are used in combination with the above to be placed in the diaper (G-Diaper or Pocket Diaper) where absorbency is needed most.  It can be placed under or over the other insert.  It really depends on what works best for your baby.  There are two types of Half Inserts now, the Microfiber and Microchamois half insert, and the Hemp Fleece and Bamboo Velour half insert.  The hemp and bamboo is organic and therefore a little bit more pricey.

What are the benefits of the Flapper style of the insert?

The thing you want to get alot of absorbtion is a lot of layers of the various fabrics used in an insert.  But when you sew them all together, they don't wash as well and can take a long time to dry.  So by constructing my inserts in a flapper style, it means that when you wash and dry the insert, the flaps flow freely, and they wash well and dry quickly.  But when placed together inside a G-Diaper they create the layers needed for absorbtion.

Which should I buy, G-Flappers or gCloth?

Well I am biased, but I say G-Flappers.  I do stock gCloth however for those who would rather use the cloth inserts made by gDiapers.  Just be aware that gCloth is only two layers of abosrbent material, and 2 layers of a fabric that keeps baby dry but doesn't hold liquid at all.  The "thinnest" G-Flapper is a minium of 4 layers of absorbent fabric.  With my son we had to double up the gCloth, and this makes the gCloth not as cost effective. 

How do I put a G-Flapper in a G-Diaper?

One of my best customers, Ashley, demonstrates this on this video we put up on youtube.

What inserts should I use for night-time or nap-time?

My son is such a heavy wetter, that we cannot use G-Diapers at night.  In order to get the amount of stuffing needed, I ended up breaking the inner seal on the G-Diaper and getting leaks.  So I use a pocket diaper with several inserts in it.  However, some of my customers with infants who do not wet as heavily at night have said they have had great success with a hemp and microfiber insert or an all bamboo insert with a half insert.

What do you suggest for a heavy wetter?

The combination of hemp and microfiber seem to work really well together.  Make sure to not put microfiber directly against your baby's skin as its moisture absorbtion properties will work on baby's skin and dry it out.  Place a half insert at the front for a boy, and towards the middle and back for a girl.  Also the all  bamboo insert is one of the best absorbing inserts that I make.

Where should I put the half insert?

Place a half insert at the front for a boy, and towards the middle and back for a girl.  You may have to experiement to see what works best for your baby.  Sleeping position etc may affect where you need to place it.  It doesn't matter if you put the half-insert on the top or below your main insert.  Try it both ways and work out what is best for you and your baby.

What are your G-Liners?  What are the benefits of each kind?

My G-Liners are liners designed to fit inside a G-Diaper on top of the main insert.  Sometimes the main insert is something you do not want directly against your baby's bottom.  For instance, microfiber should not be put against baby's bottom because it can dry out their delicate skin.  So a cloth liner over the top is ideal to protect the skin.  Also some of the liners are made from fabrics that are known for their stay dry abilties.  The pee passes through and leaves a dry feeling against baby's bottom.  I stock the following kinds of G-Liners.

• G-Liner - Microchamois - This liner is made of a single layer of microchamois which is great for its softness and keeping baby's bottom dry.  It is also one of the more affordable options.
• G-Liner - Bamboo Velour and Bamboo Terry - This liner is made of one layer of bamboo velour and one of bamboo terry.  The bamboo velour is a very floppy fabric, so the terry is used to help stablise the fabric while being absorbent.  The velour is incredibly soft.  If the terry is used against the baby's bottom that is fine as that is a beautiful soft fabric as well.  This is great for those who want to use natural fabrics in their G-Diaper.

The G-Liners also work as liners in other diapering systems.

Can I use your G-Flappers inside a pocket diaper?

YES!  I do all the time.  I find using 2 or 3 in a Bum Genius 3.0 or in combination with the inserts that come with it, work great at night.  I have several customers who do not use G-Diapers who love the G-Flappers for their pocket diapers because of the way they absorb and their ease of washing and drying. 

You can see a G-Flapper being used in a Bum Genius 3.0 on youtube by Ashley, one of my customers.

How many G-Flapper inserts do I need for my G-Diapers?

I can give you an arbitrary amount but really this is something you need to work out for yourself.  You need to consider how often do you change your baby during the day.  Is your baby sleeping through the night.  Are they wearing G-Diapers at night and needing changing through the night or are you using a pocket diaper at night and not changing during the night?  How often do you want to do laundry?

Personally I have around 30 inserts that I use in G-Diapers and pocket diapers.  I tend to wash laundry every 1-2 days (that is my choice, you dont have to wash as frequently if you have enough inserts to last a few days between washes) and I change my heavy wetting son every couple of hours during the day, and double/triple stuff his pocket diaper at night to last him through the night.

If you would like more help trying to work out how many to get, please contact me and we can try and figure that out together.

Is it safe to use diaper rash cream on my G-Flappers?

No.  Most diaper creams will cause fabric to repell water, which is not something you want a diaper to do!  If you need to use diaper creams, then I suggest you buy flushable liners.  We have some in stock.  Lay the liner over the insert and then dispose of it afterwards.  If you do get diaper cream on your cloth insert or cloth diaper, then try removing it by washing it with Dawn Dishwashing Detergent, the blue kind.

How do I wash my G-Flappers?

I was my inserts with the rest of my cloth diapers.  Check out my Washing Cloth Diapers FAQ for how I wash my diapers and inserts.

Do you use flushables yourself?

I certainly do!  I love to use flushables when out and about.  We did weekend trip to San Antonio recently and we used gDiaper flushables in gPants, Otter Blotter Covers, and Gro Baby covers with great success. At night I did find we needed to fold up a flushable under the main flushable so we could last through the night.  Recently we have added gRefills to our product line up.  We do not stock a large quantity, but we have them in stock for customers.

Check out this You Tube video on how one mum folds up her wet gDiaper when out and about to bring it back home in her wet bag.

Braden at 8 months with friend Zach at 5 months.  Both wearing size medium G-Diapers with cloth inserts.  Both weigh approximately 15 pounds.