We have been using these since baby was 3 months old. The length is generous and we have been folding the front down before wrapping. We washed them 3 times in a hot cycle before first use and have found them to soften after each wash. Holds up well so far in hot cycle washes. Seems are well sewn with no fraying. We also use snappi (essential), with some good PUL covers, we have never had any leaking on us!