Babylegs are to Cloth Diapers as... Jelly is to Peanut Butter?

I’ve always enjoyed analogies. That was probably the only section of the SAT I did really well on.

I discovered how wonderful tiny leg warmers are-- or “Babylegs” for the name brand most people recognize-- when my punkin was quite tiny. She was born in March in the South, so it was quickly warming up outside, but it was still a little chilly in the evenings when the hubby would get home from work and we could go for a walk. I’d put her little summer onesies on her and a pair of Babylegs and we’d venture out with her cuddled up in the Moby wrap (another of my all-time favorite baby products). It was a great solution to keep her little legs cozy while not having to deal with full-on pants. So I was addicted to Babylegs early on.

Let’s quickly talk about the typical reasons little leg warmers are often used: to make diaper changes easier, to protect the little knees of crawlers, or to keep legs or arms warm. But while all of those are true, those are not the main reasons I happen to love my baby leg warmers.

I love seeing little babies in just a onesie, but it looks WAY cuter if a cloth diaper is poking out from under the onesie instead of a disposable. Since leg warmers leave the diaper area visible, they pair just perfectly with a onesie and cloth diaper. I find myself rooting through my daughter’s drawers trying to find the perfect outfit-- Babylegs, diaper, and onesie all coordinated. My favorite outfit like this is a little pink velour dress, green diaper (bumgenius 4.0), and pink striped Babylegs.

Now just imagine how much LESS cute that outfit would be if it was a papery ol’ disposable peeking out from that dress instead of her cute green fluff? Not nearly as nice.

Another great thing about leg warmers is that while my little one grows out of her pants faster than I can blink, the one-size leg warmers have fit her since she was tiny (albeit a little scrunched at first, but hey, I’m an 80’s baby myself), and they will fit her until she is at least three... just like her cloth diapers. See? They are the perfect pair.

I admit, I actually pick out clothes for her sometimes now with specific pairs of Babylegs in mind. If I am deciding on two dresses for her, I am much more likely to buy the one that might match one of the pairs of leg warmers I have at home for her. I have probably ten different pairs of babylegs to go with my... ahem... many cloth diapers, and I hope they will continue to make adorable new patterns to warm my little one's cute little chunky thighs!

Bio:Rachel is a stay-at-home mom of a wonderful baby girl. She is loving motherhood and enjoys looking for ways to keep a sense of humor about parenting, pregnancy, cloth diapers, and life in general.


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Babylegs are to Cloth Diapers as... Jelly is to Peanut Butter?

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Product Focus: Babylegs

BabyLegs LLC has grown from one mom’s diaper bag essential to an essential product for all. They began as a solution to keep little legs warm, and now the uses are endless!

Nicole Donnelly, then a stay-at-home mom, created BabyLegs® to keep her dear daughter, Sara’s, little legs warm, while she was diaper free to allow bad rashes to heal. This impromptu invention not only allowed Sara’s rash to heal, but also protected her from many elements, made diaper changes quick and easy, kept her knees protected while crawling, and provided sun protection. Beyond all of these benefits, the leg warmers were also very fashionable. After numerous inquiries from other moms about where Donnelly found the little leg warmers, she began selling her invention out of a diaper bag! Now, BabyLegs® can now be found in over 50 countries from Israel to Chile to Iceland.

BabyLegs® are made from a variety of materials ranging from lusciously soft to organic for those who prefer natural fabrics:

• SuperSoft –100% Polyester
• Original – 80% Cotton, 15% Polyester, 5% Spandex
• Organic Cotton BabyLegs – 80% Organic Cotton, 15% Polyester, 5% Spandex
• Vermont Organic Wool BabyLegs – 88% Natural Organic Wool, 11% Nylon, 1% Lycra *LYCRA is a registered trademark of INVISTA
• Vermont Organic Cotton BabyLegs - 87% Natural Organic Cotton, 12% Nylon, 1% Lycra * LYCRA is a registered trademark of INVISTA

BabyLegs® stylish leg and arm warmers are a fun and innovative product created from true necessity. Since Spring of 2005, BabyLegs® warmers have grown from one mom’s diaper rash solution to a wardrobe essential. What’s even more exciting than creating a new product that moms have come to love; is that BabyLegs® will be providing more products for us to love! BabyLegs will be bringing their fabulous insight in fashion, design, and quality into their new line of socks and tights providing protection, warmth, & style for little legs & feet!

That is our rash to riches story – we hope you enjoy our sweet BabyLegs®.

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Fluff Friday 43

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Gro Baby GROW!

With so many cloth diapers to choose from, many of them having similar qualities and options, it’s refreshing to find a diaper which is truly distinctive. The Gro Baby diaper certainly stands out from the sea of diapers out there!

I had planned on purchasing one of these nifty diapers but a wonderful and thoughtful friend sent me one as a gift. What a wonderful surprise! I was so excited to finally give this diaper a test wear!

Since the organic cotton soakers had to be prepped, and I had no other items requiring prepping at the time, I decided to wait to wash the soakers and tested the “shell” by itself.
So, for the first couple weeks I used the Gro Baby shell as a diaper cover with my Kiwi Pie Fitteds (another wonderful Natural Baby Company product) and it worked phenomenally well.

A couple weeks later I had finally collected enough items to go through the prepping process for the soakers. I was able to test the diaper as a whole once the soakers were fully prepped (after about 7 washes). I like how the elasticized insert allows itself it to fit on the smaller settings but stretching to fit the larger settings.

The Gro Baby is trim, super absorbent, soft and comfy! Yes, they are cut a tad on the small side for a one size diaper; so if your little one is in the higher end of the percentile for their height and weight, then it’s possible this diaper may not fit until potty training (but most babies do start thinning out after 12 months when they begin walking… My little man is 6 months old and just over 19 pounds, and 28” long (90th percentile). He can wear the medium sized setting on the Gro Baby (I use the largest setting if I’m using it as a cover for the Kiwi Pie Fitted).

One of the best features about this diaper is the "revolutionary" soft loop closure. It doesn’t rub/dig into the belly like some other diapers do… and since you’re able to wrap the tabs over onto one another (in either direction) you can get just the right fit!

Additionally, these diapers will reduce a LOT of bulk from the diaper bag. No more stuffing 2-3 diapers into your not-so-cloth-diaper-friendly diaper bag… simply stuff a couple inserts and one additional shell into your bag and it takes up a lot less space!

I would LOVE to see these diapers offered in a larger variety of colors! The Gro Baby diaper is a wonderful staple for any cloth diaper stash.


Note: As pictured, the kiwi color pairs well with the pair of Phinney BabyLegs!

-By Serena

Gro Baby GROW!

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