Updated for 2026: Geffen’s full selection of absorbers can be found here.
Over the years, I’ve reviewed LOTS of newborn cloth. I’m often asked, “What did you do when your newborn started leaking out of her diapers?” Invariably, the diapers are still fitting just fine, but they aren’t holding enough liquid. Babies’ absorbency needs change very quickly. If you’re using disposables, the only answer is to buy the next size up. With cloth diapers there’s an easier solution: try adding small sized inserts to get more mileage out of your newborn diapers.
Geffen Baby has specifically designed a few products to meet this need!
The newborn pictured above is my lovely niece and goddaughter, Evangeline, who arrived last month! My sister-in-law received a selection of newborn-sized Geffen Absorbers to try out in exchange for a review: the Quick Absorber and the Super Absorber.
Compared to other products on the market, Geffen’s hemp content is stellar; both of the these inserts feature 5 layers of hemp. As a plus, they are made here in the USA. Quick Absorbers are hemp and cotton jersey and Super Absorbers are a mixture of hemp and cotton fleece, with the percentage being 60/40 on both.
Here are the measurements after washing:
Geffen Absorbers will need to be washed at least 3 or 4 times before use.
They are durable and very soft. But the best feature is how much absorbency you get from such a trim little insert. They barely add any bulk at all, even in a tiny newborn diaper. They are the perfect solution to those early weeks when newborn diapers fit great, but your baby’s output is increasing.
Here are just a couple of ways you can use them:
- Tucked inside a newborn prefold (below left)
- Doubled up and laid in a newborn cover (below middle)
- Added to a newborn all-in-one diaper (below right)
Geffen inserts are less bulky than microfiber AND the hemp/cotton fabric isn’t prone to odors building up. Hemp and cotton do stain easily, though, so I keep mine looking nice with the Buncha Farmers natural stain stick.
You can even use the newborn size beyond the newborn stage. Here’s the Quick Absorber laid inside a medium fitted:
Which insert is more absorbent? The Super Absorbers win this one, holding approximately three ounces of liquid versus two.
Geffen Baby inserts are sold in packs of three, and sell for $14.00 and up.
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Have you ever used cloth diapers on a newborn? What did you do to boost the absorbency?
I’ve only recently discovered Geffen absorbers with my sort of – potty learning almost 3yo and I love them! He was starting to out pee his AIO’s and the Geffen quick absorbers put a stop to that. Will be trying to stock up on more for our new little one coming in August.
That’s great, Erica! I love how versatile they are!
We LOVE Geffen quick absorbers! We used the NB size first, and now use the regular size for my 13 month old. We even use them alone in a cover for a super trim option.
I love how trim two of them are together in a cover!
Yes! 100%! We love Geffen absorbers and they are perfect for newborn diapers. It’s so hard to find a balance between a trim fit and enough absorbency for well-hydrated newborn babies. These are perfect!
Good to know! Would love to try them!
I just started cloth diapering and from research and advice from others, Geffen inserts were a must for my ultra super soaker 2 year old!
I’ve heard good things about geffen inserts. This was very helpful in helping me figure out a nighttime solution.
I haven’t heard of this brand before, thanks for the info
I was already wondering about these for next baby, but now I’m sold on thier newborn stuff also. We use super absorbers plus for my heavy wetter son and they’ve been amazing!
Oooh! These would be terrific for trainers too!! Glad to know about them 🙂
I keep hearing great things about these absorbers. I’m going to have to try them!
We love Geffen products around here!
I was lucky enough to win some Geffen absorbers & I was hooked! My favorites are the fleece prefolds & the Super Absorber Plus inserts. They are sooo soft & absorbent! Geffen Baby is one of my top 3 favorite brands so far along with Thirsties and Green Mt. Diaper Cloth-eez!
i love to try them
I definitely need to try these
I love the quick absorbers! I would to try the super ones.
I wish i would have know about these for my newest! Would have been a game changer!
Never heard of these inserts. I will need to remember for my next newborn. With my youngest w had leaks but other options felt so bulky.
thanks for the advice! my newborn leaks terribly and makes me want to wait on cloth diapering. I’ll try the inserts.
This is so helpful! We are currently thinking about trying for our next little one in the next few months and I want to use newborn diapers this time around since we started with one size with my son, but I was so afraid that I wouldn’t be able to get the absorbency I needed with the newborn diapers. I will def. try this if we have leaking issues.
Geffen absorbers are a life saver! They’re my favorite and have helped with absorbancy issues at many different stages. LOVE them!
I have a few Geffen baby inserts and love them for boosting absorbency
I really need to try some Geffen stuff for future babe. I’ve always read great things! 🙂
Thanks so much for your review. Can you clarify if fleece or jersey is more absorbent? Which one is easier to clean? Thanks again for the info.
Hi there! The hemp fleece Super Absorbers hold a bit more liquid than the jersey. I find the fleece doesn’t hold onto stains quite as much either. – Anne Marie