BabyKicks has just released a new version of their 3G diaper, called the “Premium Pocket Diaper.” In this video, I walk you through this new product and compare it with the old 3G version. I talk about upgrades that have been made–which seem to be improvements from issues that previous survey respondents had with the …
It wasn’t until I had a skinny baby that I realized the importance of narrow diapers. The problem is that many are not absorbent enough. The Peachy Green All in One Diaper is a great narrow and absorbent diaper. I had heard people rave about this diaper, and so I couldn’t wait to try it …
My cousin, an avid couponer who has diapered her babies in disposable diapers for almost NO money (hi Tiffany!) raised a really great point on my site, suggesting that perhaps cloth diaperers are not completely upfront about the costs of cloth diapering a baby. We tend to focus so much on the cost of cloth diapers …
Kissed by the Moon is another retailer I am THRILLED to feature this month. This business has BOOMED and I hear nothing but good things about it. It gets high ratings over at the Cloth Diaper Retailer Database and there are always lots of fun deals going on, so it is worth checking out. Oh …
I am SO excited that Best Bottom Diapers has come out with their Training Pants-Full Circle System. I LOVE their regular diapers–they are affordable and they have a great, wipeable cover. They translated that same concept into these pants, and I am thrilled to give you a sneak peek.
Here’s the video:
The coolest part? The inserts SNAP into the WIPEABLE cover:
The inserts come in FUN prints, which is great when potty training so they are excited about “big kid” underwear. The top of the insert is made of cotton, so they feel a little wetness, but the underneath part is microfiber so that you get some absorbency:
It comes in 3 sizes (Small, Medium, and Large). The waist and sides have a lot of elasticity so it is easy to pull up and down. One big drawback is that it does not have snaps, so if you have a poopy mess to deal with, pull down with caution!
Top view. Cute!
If you want to buy this, just go to www.clothdiaperretailers.com and type in “Best Bottom.” You’ll see all retailers who carry this line and can compare things like shipping, location, and even sales! This is a great way to get the best deal on diapers, and if you buy from those with a *** next to the name, a small chunk of change supports Padded Tush Stats.
Best Bottom Diapers provided the trainer for this sneak peek, but that did not in any way affect the opinions of this post.
My article on diapers that worked well for Tall Babies, and the response generated from it, got me thinking about the rise of diapers. If you have a tall baby, or a toddler, it really does make a difference what the rise is. So I decided to take measurements on all of my kids’ diapers so you guys have some comparisons. I’d love to add more, so if you can grab a ruler or whatever and quickly measure some of your stash, please comment here and I can update this for people!
You can actually sort this table. So if you want to see everything from the highest rise to the lowest, just click on the down arrow in the “Rise” column. Click it twice to have it sorted from lowest to highest. Same goes for the “Width” column.
My Methods: I measured to the nearest 1/4 inch (never estimating up). I measured the diaper at its relaxed state (i.e. I didn’t stretch the crotch part). Because of this, my measurements may vary. To measure the rise, I folded the diaper so that the top and bottom were aligned and measured from the top to the crotch. To measure the width, I opened the diaper and measured the most narrow part. If you provide measurements for other diapers in the comments below, please use the same methods.
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Oh my goodness people have raved to me about the Monkey Foot Designs Wet Bag. When I was accepting nominations for the 2011 Diaper Awards, people kept telling me about them. Plus I’ve heard Autumn from All About Cloth Diapers rave about them–and she is someone I respect and trust. So I just had to try one!
Boy they were good. And the survey responses echoed what I experienced and what I heard. Out of 42 survey responses, only a tiny handful (less than 5) expressed issues with the product and many said they tried multiple brands and once they tried this bag, they looked no longer. Heck, these have even been used by NASA (no joke).
So here are the features of the wet bag:
It has a waterproof ProCare interior that is permanently heat sealed to trap in wetness
There are a tremendous number of cute prints to chose from. These are adorable.
The zipper closure helps trap in the wetness and stink
The Wet/Dry bag has an extra zipper and opening for you to store dry diapers. The Wet/Wet bag has 2 waterproof openings
There are 5 sizes (sandwich bag, small, medium, large, extra large, and extra extra large).
There are also kitchen wet bags that are used for storing dirty unpaper towels, rags, etc. during the day
Double pocket bags come in 4 sizes: small, medium, large and XL
Works great in my diaper bag – no stink/wetness issues ever.
High Quality. All wetness and stink is contained. Adorable fabric choices. Can custom order bags to fit your personal needs.
Extremely well made. Holds up to daily use.
Easy to use, beautiful designs, holds personal good like the iPad!!
Nice thick lining (procare). Doesn’t wick at all. Adorable designs that are always being updated with new ones. Excellent construction. WAHM-made! Love supporting WAHM’s
It is an amazing wet bag. I own 4 of them. They hold in the smell extremely well and I have no issues with it hanging from my son’s door knob in our hallway. I love the strap on it to hang it from the door knob as well. The zipper is easy to unzip with one hand (the other hand is holding the diaper). She picks the cutest fabrics to do stuff in too. She accepts custom orders at no extra cost which is awesome!
Durable, cute fabric choices, strong zippers
Clean seams. Tight seams. Thick procare liner. Best fabrics, non fading. Best price for the quality you receive.
Easily washed and dried, holds in smells, looks nicer than a bucket and comes Ian good range of sizes
Love the functionality – great hardware on the strap; easy to use.
Washes well. High quality materials and construction. Great customer service.
LOVE my wet bag from Monkey Foot! I have used others, and this one keeps in wet and smells so nicely and I love the patterns. I also love buying from a WAHM.
LOVE these bags. I have 2 I have been using for 18 months now. They have been washed almost weekly in the wash machine and are still as good as new.
Sturdy pul lining, thicker than others
Cons
About a month ago I noticed the pul or whatever she uses to line them is starting to get holes and not just one either
Could use another snap on the handle. Handles could be a tag wider.
Cute patterns sell out fast and seconds sell even faster.
SMALL for a LARGE
Takes a little long to air dry because the fabric is so thick.
Wicks just a bit
Bag shows some wear over time
One of the bags color faded in time, but it still works like it did when I got it new!
Comments from the Company
-”About a month ago I noticed the pul or whatever she uses to line them is starting to get holes and not just one either ” – I encourage customers to contact me if they are having any problems with their bags; often improper washing / drying causes pre-mature holes in the lining. For the greatest longetivity, the bags should be washed in cold/warm water and dried on low / hung dry. Bleach and other additives can also cause the lining to break down. To avoid odor retention in the bag itself (a common problem with people who have hard water), I recommend rinsing the bag out and then washing with clothes / towels. I have a complete care section on my website: http://www.monkeyfootdesigns.com/faqs.php
- “Could use another snap on the handle. Handles could be a tag wider.” - I can add a snap to any order that is shipping from me (etsy shop or website), free of charge (I haven’t directly heard of anyone having snap problems, but am always open to whatever you need!)
- “Cute patterns sell out fast and seconds sell even faster.” – if you are a fan on facebook, I always list Pre-Orders for bags that will be ready to ship within 5-7 days. This way you get first-dibs There are so many fantastic fabrics out there that I love to offer a wide variety of prints throughout the year.
-”SMALL for a LARGE” – Different brands have different sizing: my sizing is based on having xs, small, medium, large, xl and xxl; the large fits 8 diapers and is perfect for a day out; the xl is perfect for ~ 2 days of diapers; other companies Large = my XL but my XL = their diaper pail
- “Wicks just a bit” – be sure not to stuff the bag to the top; any wet bag will wick at the top where the zipper is sewn in (size up if you are having any problems like this)
- “Bag shows some wear over time” – cotton fades
Price
$8.50-$50 depending on size and whether or not you have one that is a double pocket
Where to Buy
To figure out where to buy this, go to www.clothdiaperretailers.com and type in “Monkey Foot Designs” and you can see who carries it and compare things like shipping, location, specials, and a bunch more.
Monkey Foot Designs provided me with a wet bag for this review, but that did not in any way impact the opinions reflected here.
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Figuring out what diapers to get for a newborn can be SO stressful. I spent the weeks leading up to my son’s due date obsessing over it. I was just so scared that if I got the wrong diapers, I would be screwed since I knew life gets so busy with a newborn it’s not like you can find the time researching. So I did TONS of research leading up to my main event. To help save you guys a bunch of steps, I wanted to offer my suggestions. Most are based on my personal experience–I ended up trying dozens of different newborn diapers on my son. But I also have some statistical evidence to support some suggestions.
1 dozen prefolds:Suvey responses have shown that people actually PREFER prefolds as newborn diapers. I am always really skeptical of recommending prefolds, simply because for many people, if they are diapering a newborn then that is their first experience with diapering, and obviously something like an all in one may more easily represent how easy it is. My personal favorites are the Osocozy unbleached prefolds. I find them to be soft and just the right size. I was easily able to use just two snappys during this time (actually, just one, because I lost one Snappy right off the bat).
3 fitted diapers: These were my FAVORITE for nights, simply because they were extra absorbent (since you have absorbency all around it), but I didn’t have to worry about accidentally snappying myself to my baby (or worse!) while I was Mom-zombie in the middle of the night. I really like the Kissaluvs Fitted diapers.
4-5 covers: You need these to go over the prefolds or fitteds. I REALLY liked the sized Thirsties (that are no longer made), but grew to love the Thirsties Duo Wraps made by Thirsties because it was one of the last newborn diapers my son grew out of.
5 All in Ones: These I had handy for being out and about and for my husband to use (he goes nuts whenever I hand him a pre fold and snappy). My personal favorite are the Sposoeasy in snaps (the hook and loop didn’t perform as well). They are discontinued, so you would have to get them used. I also liked the Tots Bots Tini Fit.
Accessories:
*About 30 or so wipes. I personally like the Thirsties Fab Wipes and the Itti Bitti Wipes, but you could also just grab some flannel fabric of your choice and cut it up to make your own.
* A large wet bag or diaper pail with a liner. I have a Diaper Dekor diaper pail and although it is expensive (about $50), I like that it does a good job of trapping in the stink. But you could easily use a trash can or just use a wet bag.
* A diaper sprayer. You don’t really need this until you introduce anything other than breastmilk.
* Cloth diaper safe rash cream. I personally like CJ’s BUTTer in the Cherry Blossom or Blueberry Crumble scent.
What you don’t see here are pocket diapers and one size diapers. I have found one size diapers that certainly get CLOSE to being good, but I still highly recommend a newborn diaper to get you to at least 10 pounds. Survey responses echo that as well. That’s why prefolds are a good, inexpensive option. Get them used, then resell them, and it will hardly cost you much money at all. Or you could just do a newborn cloth diaper rental program (type in “newborn rental” or “trial” at the Retailer Database to see what retailers offer this). I don’t suggest pocket diapers simply because I found the stuffing to be too much work (especially with such a narrow opening for a pocket). If your baby is sensitive to wetness, just cut a piece of fleece and lay it down overtop.
Don’t feel like you are having to invest in two stashes. I was able to use Swagbucks to get many for free and I bought each diaper on Diaper Swappers, spending no more than $9 per diaper. Also, don’t forget that you can register for these things too. Amazon has gift registry and includes most of the items I listed here. You can also type in “Gift Registry” at www.clothdiaperretailers.com and see what retailers have a gift registry.
For those of you who have diapered a newborn, PLEASE comment here and share what you would recommend for a newborn stash.
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could see different cloth diaper deals going on, and compare who is doing what? TOTALLY! The Cloth Diaper Retailer Database at Padded Tush Stats now lets you compare the monthly deals going on at various retailers. Just type in “MAY DEALS” in the search engine right above the table at www.clothdiaperretailers.com
The Database listing now has over 200 retailers listed in it. You can find May deals, as well as exclusive discount codes for Padded Tush Stats followers.
What’s neat about it is you can just type in a brand you want, like “bumGenius” in the search engine right above the table, and you will then see all retailers, where they ship from, their specials, and a whole bunch of other stuff.
Please pass this on to your friends, it will help so many people. Plus, if you purchase items from asterisked retailers, then a small portion of your purchase goes to support Padded Tush Stats, and I most often use that to buy cloth diapers for giveaways (so thank you in advance!).
Oh my gosh I am in love with some of the affordable cloth diaper options out there right now—especially since this diaper features a neat insert that has BOTH microfiber and hemp. I tend to find diapers with hemp to be a little more pricey, but not with the new BabyKicks Basic Diaper. It’s pretty sweet. So let me walk you through the features of it…
The diaper is side-snapping and also comes in a hook and loop closure. If you have a larger-sized baby, the hook and loop may be a better call since it is made slightly larger. Plus it has a larger pocket opening for those of you who may have trouble stuffing a narrow opening.
It is one size, which means it is mean to fit the baby from birth to potty training (7-40 pounds). It has a V-shaped snap down rise (meaning the lowest row is closer than the highest row) to allow for a trim fit on a small baby.
The insert is made of microfiber and hemp terry
The inside of the diaper is lined with micro fleece:
The diaper costs $15.99. You can see who carries it by going to www.clothdiaperretailers.com and entering in “BabyKicks.” You can compare things like shipping, location, specials, and a ton more. Buying from any retailer with a *** means a small percentage of your purchase goes to support Padded Tush Stats, so thank you in advance.
BabyKicks has just released a new version of their 3G diaper, called the “Premium Pocket Diaper.”
In this video, I walk you through this new product and compare it with the old 3G version. I talk about upgrades that have been made–which seem to be improvements from issues that previous survey respondents had with the old version.
Some differences include….
Velour interior to reduce pilling
Longer and thinner insert (new version is on top, old version is on bottom)
New hook in loop closure (snap closure is still available)
To see who carries this new version, just go to www.clothdiaperretailers.com. You can type in “BabyKicks” and compare retailers by things like specials, locations, shipping costs, etc. If you buy from any link with a *** next to it, then a small bit of money goes towards Padded Tush Stats, and most of the time that money is used to buy diapers for giveaways.
Special thanks to BabyKicks for providing this diaper for a sneak peek.
It wasn’t until I had a skinny baby that I realized the importance of narrow diapers. The problem is that many are not absorbent enough. The Peachy Green All in One Diaper is a great narrow and absorbent diaper. I had heard people rave about this diaper, and so I couldn’t wait to try it out.
Let’s check out the features of the diaper:
The diaper comes in 3 sizes: 0, 1, and 2
The diaper has some great elasticity in the back, which made me get a great fit across the back (I really like that you don’t get that big bulge above pants with this)
Inside if made of organic cotton and the soaker is made of bamboo fleece. There is a total of six layers of absorbency
The insert snaps out so that you can get it to dry faster
The insert loops around, which gives it a double layer and makes short drying time. I also like the loop because you don’t have inserts flying every which way when putting a diaper on.
The diaper is side snapping, which has been helpful in getting it off and on my daughter, who is potty training (although not as well as actual trainers I have).
Here is how I would fill out a Padded Tush Stats survey based on how it worked on my two kids:
Absorbency 4
Fit 5
Trimness 4
Worth the Price 4
Nap 5
Night 2
Night with added inserts 2 (I found it to be too narrow for additional inserts)
Would Recommend 4 (to a friend with a skinny baby)
Pros: narrow, absorbent, quick drying, elastic across the back
Cons: inside of diaper tended to roll out (see video), so I had to tuck it in
Comments From Company
- About the rolling out/tucking in — We did a review of our pattern and corrected this issue with the production batch following the diapers you received. The nice thing is we do new colors and prints every two months, which also gives us the opportunity for continuous product improvement throughout the year. With each new collection we enhance the diapers based on customer feedback.
- Recommendation for skinny baby – I found this interesting. I have not had anyone else say that or had customer feedback along those lines. On the other hand, I have customers who love the diaper for the stretchy leg elastic because it fits their chunky-thighed babies well. I think the thing is not so much whether a baby is skinny or chunky, but whether they have a narrow crotch area. These diapers are indeed on the narrow range of crotch width. Babies have such different shapes: my firstborn and my thirdborn were both muscular chunky babies, but the firstborn had a wide crotch area and the thirdborn an extremely narrow crotch area.
Price: $21.50
Where to buy: You can go to www.clothdiaperretailers.com and type in “peachy green” to see all retailers who carry these diapers and compare things like location, shipping costs, and even specials. Many retailers offer exclusive discount codes to Padded Tush Stats followers, so it is worth checking out! Plus any time you buy from a retailer with a *** next to it, a small chunk of change goes to support Padded Tush Stats, and I most often just use that money for giveaways.
Peachy Green Diapers provided the diaper for this review, but that did not affect the opinions reflected in this post.
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When you combine a love for crunching numbers with a love for cloth, you get me. I am a mother of two little ones and a graduate student in Education. My entire dissertation is survey based, so I can't help but talk about cloth diapers in terms of numbers. Feel free to ask me any questions you have about cloth diapering--I get giddy every time I can help someone with it.
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This is a great kit to ease you into cloth diapering. I created this with Green Diaper Demos to have a inexpensive baby shower gift that could still work if the person wants to use disposable diapers. It includes both cloth inserts AND disposable inserts. It would also make a great baby shower gift.
