The extra bulk that many cloth diapers have means that it can be more of a challenge to get a decent fit, especially if you have a heavy wetter that requires more layers.  The rise in modern clothes has been shortened to cater to the thinner rise of the sposies, which means that pants can ride too low and onesies might fall off the shoulders to get the torso length you need.

One of the best solutions in cool weather is to forgo a traditional cover, and instead opt for knitted longies (wool soakers knitted into pants), wool jersey or interlock pants, or (100% polyester, not cotton) fleece pants.  All of these act as covers and simplifies dressing.  For summer, either having the same type of pants cut to shorts, or just diaper covers (especially some of the fancier ones) without worrying about pants over it.  Around here, I did need to find actual pants once my son was past the toddler stage because it wasn't socially appropriate to have him running around in just a diaper any more.

One solution is to just keep buying up a size or two on pants, but that can look goofy, especially on short-legged kids.  Some things fit better than others, and here is my basic run-down of what I have found works better, or have heard from others that works really well for them.  (if you know of another brand or company that I missed, please tell me so I can add it)

• 2-piece outfits work better most of the time, unless you have a child with a very short torso.  Kimono shirts, baby t-shirts, and sacks are good staples for the newborn stage.  Unless the baby kicks off blankets in cool temperatures, a shirt and diaper only can be an easy around-the-house dressing solution.  (especially if you are wearing the baby since you will be sharing your body heat with them)
• If you really like onesies, you can get extenders to increase the length at the crotch.  Also, I have heard the Gerber brand are better than most at accommodating cloth.

This is mainly for 100% polyester fleece pants (and other pants with more room in the butt)


Old Navy & The Gap - the same company, Old Navy is more moderately priced.  Good & Bad, depending on the pants.  The pants I prefer are "Old Navy Performance Fleece" pants they have had out the last few seasons. They usually don't stock them until cool weather hits.  (Gap has had their version too, also good)  The fleece can be worn in place of a cover for easy dressing in cooler months.  Adjustable waist in many of the pants are good, might might not be workable on short legged or normal legged babies.  Probably need to buy a size up (especially for girls, they make hip huggers for the diaper set) and try to stick with the stretchier materials.  Old Navy is not as roomy as the Gap, neither of them is great for denim or other woven materials.  Boys stuff looser fit than girls.

Hanna Anderson - Their wiggle pants & Long Johns are especially well known for having more room in the trunk.  Very high quality clothing in general.  If I had the money, this would be the majority of my kid's wardrobe.