I always wonder what retailers consider to be the top cloth diapers that they sell, so I was thrilled when Abby’s Lane agreed to give me a sneak peek at their top picks. I personally am a huge fan of this store. I adore the selection, especially since they carry more than just cloth diaper products. And I’m not the only one who loves this retailer–they received a “Highly Rated” recognition from Padded Tush Stats based on survey responses to the Cloth Diaper Retailers Survey.
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So let’s check out what they had to say about their best-selling products (NOTE: there’s a giveaway at the bottom!):
Hello, my name is Stephanie Daniel, owner and founder of Abby’s Lane in Manassas, Virginia. I am pleased to be working with Padded Tush Stats to bring you a peek into what our best selling diapers are, and a chance to win a sampler pack for yourself of those best sellers (see giveaway entry form at the bottom of this post).
We are excited to be in our ninth year of serving our online and local community with everything and anything “fluffy”, as well as the best baby carriers and accessories. Having been in business for this long has given us a unique opportunity to see what the trends for our customers have been, in addition to being able to try dozens of diapers on my own 5 babies along the way.
While specific brands have fluctuated over the years depending on popularity, we do see consistently what makes a diaper a “best seller”, and that is:
1) being reliably leak-free
2) being affordable
3) having a great warranty and company to back up the product
Within each system of diapering, I would like to highlight a best seller and how it meets each one of those criteria. We will start with the pocket diaper system, and the Bumgenius 4.0. 7 years ago I was excited to put the Bumgenius 1.0 version on my second daughter. Plain white in color, it wasn’t as “fancy” as many other brands, but what stood out was the lycra tab system to provide the perfect fit around any shape and size baby and toddler. Over the years we have seen several other versions, and today the 4.0 One Size Pocket continues to dominate our sales. Lycra tabs are still in place to hug the diaper trimly and securely to your baby, and at a price point of under $20.00, the size range ensures this diaper more than pays for itself as it is used. Cotton Babies backs up their pockets for a full year, and is always leading the way with innovative new products. We are please to offer the 14 day trial on a Bumgenius 4.0, in our storefront we see many customers who are on the fence with cloth diapering taking the plunge after being able to test run a Bumgenius 4.0.
Note from Padded Tush Stats: This diaper won 2011 Cloth Diaper of the Year in the Padded Tush Stats Diaper Awards. It has also received a “Highly Rated” button on the statistics page based on the large number of survey respondents who liked the diaper. You can go here to compare statistics on this diaper with other cloth diapers.
The Flip system is also made by Bumgenius, and is our best selling Hybrid diaper, with the versatility to use Flip inserts (stay dry or organic), disposable inserts for travel and easy disposal, but it will also work well with trifolded prefolds, handtowels, and really any economical insert that you can make or find in your home. As we have seen the economy worsen then start to get a tad better, the demand for well made and economical options is in demand, and the Flip system satisfies both needs with a one year warranty, 14 day trial period, and the ability to use any absorbent piece of material to catch wetness and keep it contained.
Note from Padded Tush Stats: This system has received a “Highly Rated” ranking here at Padded Tush Stats based on its high scores. You can compare its scores with other diapers by checking out the statistics page here.
The Thirsties brand has two products that have shown tremendous customer satisfaction over the years. The first is their Duo Wrap, a cover that is in two sizes, (size one fitting newborn through about 15 pounds, and size tw fitting 15+ pounds), with snap or aplix closure. Thirsties duo wraps in size one are our best selling newborn cover, and a personal favorite. Made in the USA, the Thirsties brand comes with an incredible warranty and amazing customer service. The fit is unsurpassed and our customers love the fit on their newborns. Thirsties prices cannot be beat for domestic diapers, and the resale value on them is high as well.
Note from Padded Tush Stats: This system has received a “Highly Rated” ranking here at Padded Tush Stats based on its high scores. You can compare its scores with other diapers by checking out the statistics page here.
Another great product by Thirsties is their Duo All In One. For customers looking for a one-step transition out of disposables, this diapers is the answer. Great warranty, great fit, and adorable prints and colors. One step on, one step off, and an adjustable size range for $15.00. They also come with the ability to be stuffed with an extra insert, boosting absorbency is easy, especially with a Babykicks Hemp Insert (our best selling insert line!).
Many brands in our store can be tagged as a personal and customer favorite, Swaddlebees/Blueberry continues to offer simple and well made diapers at reasonable prices with a fantastic warranty. Babykicks makes the most reliable and long-lasting hemp inserts on the market, and Sustainablebabyish makes beautiful bamboo velour fitteds that will keep the heaviest wetter dry overnight. We look forward to watching the best diapers come from these reliable companies for years to come, and working hard with our customers to find an easy and affordable system that works for their family
Thanks Abby’s Lane for a great article! Just a heads up everyone, Abby’s Lane offers Free USA Shipping on all orders which makes trying new styles easy and affordable.
Now you have a chance to win this great package from Abby’s Lane! 2 Flip covers, 2 Stay Dry Prefolds, and a Thirsties Duo AIO. Fill out this quick Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!













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