The Diaper Cover and Duo Wrap are both diaper covers. They are made from a polyester fabric that is laminated, making them breathable, yet water resistant. They are soft and pliable, and very comfortable for baby! They both sport the Thirsties double gusset to control leaks. You will need to purchase absorbency to use inside.
Let me tell you a little about both options:
Thirsties Diaper Cover
The Diaper Cover is adjustable in the waist. The Diaper Cover is only available with an Aplix (hook and loop) closure option. You can use a fitted or fastened prefold diaper inside. Thirsties options include the Duo Fab Fitted, or Duo Hemp Prefold. The prefold will need to be fastened with a Snappi or diaper pins inside the Diaper Cover, to keep the diaper next to the skin and to keep the diaper from shifting. This is very important, or you will have leaks! The Diaper Cover is generous in sizing, so it is to loose to hold a diaper in place without fastening. A fitted diaper has fasteners on the diaper.
Thirsties Duo Wrap
The Duo Wrap is adjustable in the waist and the rise. The Duo Wrap is available in snap or Aplix (hook and loop) closure options.
You can use a fitted diaper, prefold diaper, or insert that replaces a diaper inside. Thirsties options include the Stay-Dry Duo Insert, Duo Fab Fitted, or Duo Hemp Prefold.
These are a preferred choice for thinner babies. You may use a trifold prefold or insert inside the Duo Wrap as the wrap is a trimmer fit, and able to hold the absorbency in place near baby’s skin. You can reuse the cover or wrap 3-5 times between washings. This means you will need less covers/wraps on hand, and will only need one cover/wrap for every 3-5 diapers.
Please note that our sizing is general, and each baby is shaped differently. Please check your baby’s measurements to determine which size they should be wearing: http://www.thirstiesbaby.com/customer-center/size-chart/
I use the Duo Wrap, but didn’t know the difference between them and the Diaper Covers. Great blog post!
Thank you for the information about the double gusset, I’ve been looking more and more at this and am excited to try it!
I’m new to cloth diapering so this is great info! Thanks!
Thanks for the great explanation! We originally got the diaper covers in the small for our newborn and then got duo’s later. We love both, but now I prefer the duo’s because of the snaps.
Very helpful explanation! Thank you so much!!
I loved the sizing on the duo wrap. size 2 for my twin girls. Now I need size 1 duo wraps for #4!
Thank you!
I have both. Can’t wait to see which one fits my new little one in a few months
Aaah! Thanks for breaking that down for us newbies!
This is very helpful information. Thanks! I see the benefits of both.
I have used the sized diaper covers since LO was new. I have always used Indian prefolds, but never with any fasteners. Never a problem with leaks. I make sure to wrap the front and back of the diaper around his waist and secure it with the aplix tabs. I love them.
Now i get it! Thanks for the explanation. very helpful.
Good information! I’m wanting to invest in some Wraps!
I prefer the Duo wrap for my daughter now, but when she was a newborn I preferred the diaper covers.
I absolutely love my covers and All in ones but this post helped me understand the others. Thank you so much!
Good to know! I didn’t not know that the Thirsties Duo Wrap is better for thinner babies. Thanks!
I love my duo wraps, but found the covers as well. Now I know y they don’t have them in snaps.
Thank you! I’ve always wondered if there was any difference between the two other than just the obvious weight/height ranges between the 2.
I have both covers and duo wraps and love them both!!!
So, just to make sure I understand right, I can buy the duo wrap and place a prefold or insert inside and then when I need to change babies diaper, I can just change out the prefold or insert and reuse the duo wrap for the rest of the day? Can someone correct me if I am wrong.
I have both varieties and love them each for different reasons. We will always use Thirsties covers!
I LOVE the Duo Wraps! They are by far my favorite covers because of how trim they fit with the adjustable rise and the gussets are the best out of all of my covers!
Thank you for posting this! I’ve often wondered what the difference was…
I love the duo wrap it is the best kind of cover out there, I just cant imagine using anything else. Its the most affordable way to go and the covers really prevent leaks
We have both the Diaper Cover and the Diaper Wrap in Size 1s to use with prefolds. Cant wait to try them on our lil prince to see what we like better and order some more!!
The duo wrap is certainly a “preferred choice” for my skinny baby…
That so nice to know. We have a wrap and love it.
thank you for this post!
I used the Diapers Covers in small for my newborn son, and continue to use the Duo Wraps now that he’s older. I love the adjustability of the wraps.
Thanks so much! I finally understand the difference between the two.
Great info. I’ve always wondered what the differences are.
Thanks so much for the explanation! I started out with the Duo Wraps and I’m glad I did. I think I made the right choice for me and my daughter!
Thank you for this explanation! I mostly use pockets so I still get confused on all the other kinds out there!
Thank you for this explanation. I am considering fitteds and it is great to know that I can use either a Cover or Duo Wrap.
I loved the extra small covers for my newborn. We never had a single leak, the double gussets are amazing. I even used them over disposable diapers, that leaked like crazy, while we were away from home and could not use cloth for a week!
I always wondered about the difference. Glad that I bought the duo wraps since I have a skinny baby and they work great for us
I have always wondered what the difference was. We use duo wraps and love them!
Love the double gussets. So great for holding in the messes.
Great post! I am brand new to this, so thank you for the info!!
well I am glad I see the differance now, I have a diaper cover I want a duo Wrap!
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