Sweet Pea Prefold #ClothDiapers #Review #NewbornCloth Event

Sweet Pea Diapers is a Canadian wholesale company based in Ontario. It sells pocket, AI3 and prefold cloth diapers, diaper covers, inserts, wet bags, cloth wipes, liners, nursing pads and wool dryer balls. They have worldwide retailers of their diapers.

{Sweet Pea Indian Cotton Prefold Characteristics} 

Newborn-size prefold. 11.5 lbs and 1 month old.

Size	Approximate Weight	Stitch Color	Unwashed Dimensions	Ply
Newborn	6-10 lbs	Green	11.5 x 13 inches	4x8x4
Infant	8-18 lbs	Purple	14 x 16 inches	4x8x4
Baby	16-35 lbs	Royal Blue	17 x 20 inches	4x8x4

• Washed dimensions.

Newborn: 10.5 x 10.5 inches
Infant: 13 x 13.5 inches

• If tri-folded the weight range is larger.

Newborn: 6 -18 pounds

Infant: 12 - 26 pounds

Baby: 25 - 40 pounds

• 100% unbleached cotton

• Made in Pakistan  (View their Certificate of Conformity.)

• Cost per dozen.

Newborn: $34.65
Infant: $40.95
Baby: $50.40

Newborn-size (green edge)

{My Review}

I have to say that prefolds and covers are my favorite way to diaper a newborn. This has been the first time I have used prefolds for any length of time and I absolutely love it. You can get a great fit and no leaks!

If you are new to cotton prefolds remember to wash and dry them 4 to 5 times before their first use to ensure all oils are removed and they have reached a good absorbancy. The more you use and wash the more absorbent they become.

I was sent a newborn-size prefold (6 to 10 lbs) and an infant-size prefold (8 to 18 lbs) to review from Sweet Pea Diapers. My son was 8 lbs 14 oz at birth so I was really happy to be able to try both sizes as their weight ranges overlap.

The newborn-size fit for one month. He was probably around 11.5 lbs when I couldn't Snappi it anymore. So 1.5 lbs more than the stated weight range. I can still use it tri-folded in my size small covers though.

Newborn-size tri-folded in small cover.

The infant-size still fits at 12.5-13 lbs and 2 months old. He still has a lot of room in that prefold so it will last for a good while longer. It is too long to tri-fold  in his size small covers so it has to be Snappi-ed until I get bigger covers.

Infant-size. ~12.5 lbs and 2 months

I could use the newborn-size prefold from birth, it fit well underneath the umbilical cord stump. I was only able to start using the infant-size at about a month old. When my son got too big for the newborn-size, the infant-size fit.

The infant-size is supposed to fit at 8 lbs but my son was almost 9 lbs at birth and that size was much too bulky. I could put it on him and Snappi it but there was definitely an excess of material. I would recommend having both sizes if you want to cloth diaper from birth. Newborn-size for the first month or so and infant-size for 11 lbs and up.

Infant-size. ~ 12.5 lbs and 2 months

The only thing I do not like about the Sweet Pea prefolds are the tags. They are very large and scratchy. You have to be careful how you fold the diaper so it does not lay against the baby's skin and irritate it. I have folded it a few times and was about to Snappi when I realized that the tag would lay against his skin so I had to re-fold. The prominent tag is beneficial for resale though because the buyer will always be able to tell which brand it is. This is not the case with all prefolds.

[UPDATE] Sweet Pea prefolds no longer have the large tags.

The Sweet Pea prefolds are very soft when washed and dried. They quilt up nicely and are very absorbent. I never had leaks when using prefolds. I highly recommend anyone thinking of using cloth diapers from birth to buy prefolds and covers. They have a large weight range since you can use them Snappi-ed or tri-folded (like a pad). It is also a very inexpensive way to cloth diaper. Spending $35 or $40 on Sweet Pea prefolds works out to about $3.00 a diaper plus the price of covers. It is not as cute as using all-in-one diapers but if you want a great base for your newborn stash than prefolds are it!

{Buy It}

Sweet Pea Prefold Diapers.

Newborn: $34.65
Infant: $40.95
Baby: $50.40

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{Disclosure}


I was sent these two prefolds free of charge from Sweet Pea Diapers to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own and 100% honest. Your experience with the products may not be the same as mine. I will NOT be compensated for sales of these or any other Sweet Pea products.