What Is The Difference Between a Microfibre and Bamboo Insert?

The primary qualities of Microfibre and Bamboo inserts are detailed below:

Microfibre

• Plush and bulkier insert
• Absorbs faster
• Dries faster
• Holds less liquid
• Can cause compression leaks if full
• Little to no first time prep required
• OK to put against baby's skin, but not recommended - may cause dryness or skin reactions in sensitive babies
• Synthetic material that may hold smells if not cleaned thoroughly

Three -layer Bamboo 

• All natural fibres, doesn't hold smells
• Safe to put next to baby's skin if needed
• Thinner insert to reduce bulk
• Absorbs slower
• Dries slower
• Holds more liquid
• Requires a first time prep before washing or using

We prefer (and so do many of our customers) to use a microfibre insert on top to absorb and wick away the liquid fast, then underneath, a three -layer bamboo insert to increase absorbency without adding the bulk of a second microfibre insert. As an alternative, you can also use the FIVE-layer BLENDED INSERT (Microfibre and Bamboo)

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