How Does the Thirsties Natural Pocket Compare to the Original Pocket Cloth Diaper?

What's not to love about Thirsties pocket cloth diapers? The one-size diapers fit babies from 8-40 pounds, gussets hold in the messiest of messes, and the inserts are amazingly absorbent. Yet, Thirsties managed to make a good thing even better with their new Natural Pocket cloth diaper.

You may be wondering, what exactly is different about these? I love the pocket diapers, do these fit the same?
Yes, the natural pocket has the same great fit as the original Thirsties pocket diapers. They have the same waterproof outer, amazing leg gussets and 55% hemp/40% organic cotton full-size insert. You can still choose from hook and loop or snap closures and they still fit babies from 8-40 pounds. But as you can see in the photo below, the natural pocket (on top) is a bit trimmer than the original thanks to those natural fiber inserts.

Natural pocket on top, original on the bottom.

What's difference? The diaper lining and newborn insert have both been replaced with natural fibers! Thirsties natural pocket diapers are lined with organic cotton rather than the microfleece of the original pocket diapers. This is fantastic news for families who love pocket diapers but have a baby who is sensitive to synthetic materials.

Thirsties' original pocket (right) has a microfleece lining while the new natural pocket (left) is lined with organic cotton.

No more synthetic materials in the inserts either! The natural pocket boasts a 100% organic cotton newborn insert rather than the microfiber terry newborn insert of the original pocket. The only downside you may find to this change is that the organic cotton lining of the pocket is no longer "stay dry" - so if your baby has a sensitivity to moisture but NOT synthetic fibers, then you may want to stick with the original pocket. The microfleece is great for pulling the wetness into the insert and providing a "stay dry" feel against your baby's skin.

Thirsties Natural Pocket (left) with two organic cotton inserts. Original pocket (right) contains one organic cotton and one microfiber insert.

The suggested retail price of the natural pocket has increased slightly to cover the cost of the natural materials (there is $1.50 price difference).
Are you excited about the new natural pocket?
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