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We all know that when you have a baby, diapers are a part of your daily routine. The "what" and "how" are the only things up for debate: Some people choose disposables, some choose cloth, and still others choose a hybrid of diapers. Mommy wars in the blogosphere can start over this touchy topic--what's better for baby and the environment? What's better for  mom and the household?

I've diapered three kiddos so far and have used all three options--we've done disposables exclusively, cloth exclusively, and a bit of both at the same time. As a somewhat weathered mom, I've learned that no matter what you read or hear, the way you diaper doesn't define you or your family!

Somehow, with three kids 3 and under, we've found that using cloth diapers works best for us right now--it saves us tons of money and it gets my kids out of diapers sooner. My first two were potty-trained by 19-months and I really have cloth diapering to thank for that.  Plus, I'm often too busy to run to the store in search of diapers or spend time trying to find the best deal on disposables--having reusable diapers at the ready in my house is such a relief!

While it is certainly possible that we would switch back to disposables (my husband even works for a company that manufactures them!) I've been using a new-to-me type of cloth diapers that are so wonderful I don't foresee the need to do so anytime soon.

We were given a Cloth Diapers Top-Up Pack from Real Nappies to review and review them we did--I've been using them for two weeks on my 2-month old daughter for everything from simply wet diapers to huge nearly-blowout diapers and daytime to nighttime use. They are wonderful!!!

If you've ever cloth diapered before here's why I love these diapers so much:

• If you switch from pocket diapers you'll be wondering why you wasted your time with them--these diapers are SO easy--simply (and quickly!) fold up the prefold insert, place it inside your diaper cover and you're ready to put it on your baby. No stuffing needed!
• You get way more bang for your buck with covers and inserts--as long as your infant doesn't poo on the cover, you can reuse it until it gets soiled. I've been able to go two whole days with just the two covers included in the Cloth Diapers Essential Pack
• No leaks! no leaks! let me say it again--no leaks! I cannot believe that a simple prefold + cover has been so incredible. I change my daughter roughly every 2-3 hours during the day and we've had no issues. Bonus? I've accidentally let her fall asleep for the night while wearing these diapers and she still doesn't leak through. BULLET PROOF!!!
• No microsuede or microfiber to deal with--just natural cotton that has never given my daughter even a hint of a rash!
• Despite not having leg gussets, the leg openings fit my skinny-legged daughter without any issue.

• as a seasoned cloth diaperer, these are now my go-to diapers that I reach for first--i never ever would have guessed that going into this review

After stints of living in the Midwest, Northeast, and England, the Monkey's Mama (AKA Allie) currently resides in Atlanta with her wonderful husband of 7 years, "J". Together they have three daughters.

The Monkey's Mama takes great joy in being a Christian Stay-at-Home-Mama. In her spare time, she loves to run and race competitively for her local track club, read mystery novels, and walk her cats Churchill and Thatcher outside on leashes!

You can find her on twitter @monkeysonthebed.

This product was provided free of charge to Allie by Real Nappies USA. These are her honest opinions on the product. Please see my Terms of Use for more info.