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I was looking for a few more diapers in my stash.  I hadn't tried the KaWaii One Size Pocket Diapers - and the price was right.  I ordered four of the suedecloth diapers with aplix closures.

When I got them, I was surprised at the quality of the fabric.  The outer shells were soft and durable.  The luandry tabs were perfectly placed and the two inserts were much nicer than I had expected.  The colors were vibrant and the design of the diaper seemed very smart - overall.

However, in my experience with cloth diapers - some of the best looking diapers can be some of the worst wearing diapers.  I was a little skeptical.  So I washed them.

Again, I was pleasantly surprised.  The outer shells dried - just hanging in my laundry room for about an hour.  By that time, the inserts were ready to be pulled from the dryer.  I was more than ready to try them on my heavy-wetting eight month old son for his nap.

My boy usually soaks through any diaper I put him in at naptime.  For whatever reason, he seems to wet more during his naps than at any other time during the day.  I used only one insert - and the bright red KaWaii One Size Diaper for his nap.  When he woke, I went in - fully expecting a soaked blanket.  To my delight, I found his bedclothes DRY.  When I took the diaper off - the insert was wet, but the suedecloth felt dry against his skin.  That was the best part for me - knowing that my boy was comfortable and didn't have to feel wet when his diaper was soaked.

The fit is excellent.  Snug - without seeming tight or leaving red marks.  And the Aplix closure offers an easy adjustable fit.  The diaper isn't bulky and there aren't any areas where it seems too loose.

I am completely impressed with these diapers.  With cloth diapers - I have often subscribed to the "you get what you pay for" philosophy.  So I wasn't expecting much from these bargain priced diapers. 

Thankfully they have exceeded my expectations.  I can't wait to add more of these to my son's diaper collection.

By Amanda W.
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KaWaii One Size Diaper Review

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With the growing success and popularity of cloth diapers, Parent Tested Parent
Approved Media (PTPA Media) has recently released their list of cloth diaper PTPA
2009 Winners!

According to the PTPA Media website, the purpose of PTPA is to provide an “objective
means to discover, appraise and promote new products designed to enrich family
living. Products range from baby clothing, toys and accessories to parent-centric
creations that enhance day to day life.”

For those who cloth diaper (or considering cloth), the comfy softness cloth diapers
provide is undeniable! However, we know all too well that choosing the right cloth
diaper for your little one can be a daunting task!

In announcing their winners, PTPA says, “There's a world of eco-friendly, reusable
diapers out there — from liners to inserts, to all-in-ones. To find the best, we turned to
the parent testers at PTPA Media. These 12 are their favorites.”
Hopefully this list of winners will help those of you who are on the fence about which
cloth diaper to try/buy!

Bummis Organic Cotton Diaper Kit
Take the guesswork out of cloth diapering with the Bummis Organic Cotton Diaper Kit;
complete with prefolds, diaper covers, disposable and reusable liners, and wet bag!

FuzziBunz One Size Pocket Diaper
Don’t struggle between sizes! Get the custom fit your little one needs with the most adjustable
one size diaper available, the FuzziBunz One Size diaper.

AppleCheeks™ 2-Size Diapers
Your little one is the apple of your eye - why not pamper them with AppleCheeks! With the 2-
Size Envelope diaper cover you can get a trim, good looking fit designed to keep your little one
dry!

bumGenius One Size Cloth Diaper
Intimidated by snaps? You don’t have to be an Einstein to figure out the bumGenius One Size
diapers. With hook and loop closures you have a cloth diaper that works for everyone. Quick.
Easy. Convenient. Genius!

Thirsties Duo Wrap
Thirsties has always been our favorite diaper cover. However, they broke the mold with their
new Duo Wrap. Not quite a “sized” diaper cover and not quite a “one size” cover- you get the
best of both worlds with the Duo Wrap!

Sandy’s Bamboo Cloth Diaper by Mother-ease
Need a maximum absorbency? Look no further;! Sandy’s Bamboo cloth diapers by Mother-
Ease can hold 15 ounces (that’s nearly 2 full cups), making this an ideal diaper for your little
super soaker!

gDiapers
gDiapers = Green Diapers! gDiapers offer a flexible, modern, eco-friendly alternative to
traditional disposable diapers. The convenience of disposable diapers coupled with the
reusability of cloth diaper covers, with gDiapers you get the best of both worlds. (gCloth also
available for those who don’t want to use the disposable options).
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PTPA 2009 Cloth Diaper Winners

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Video Product Focus: bumGenius One Size 3.0 Pocket Diapers

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Video Product Focus: FuzziBunz One Size Diaper

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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!


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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.



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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.


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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).


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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!


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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
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Gro Baby GROW!

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bumGenius cloth diapers have invaded the cloth diapering world with a BANG! Now, with all the various options available from bumGenius, you may find yourself asking, “What are the differences and which one is best?”




Honestly, I love all the bumGenius cloth diapers. However, there are differences between each and I’m here to evaluate all of them for you in a side-by-side comparison!

bumGenius One Size 3.0 Pocket Diaper

First up to bat first is the tried-and-true, well loved bumGenius One Size 3.0 Pocket Diaper. These are the most versatile of the bumGenius diaper line-up. Each diaper comes with 2 super thirsty micro-terry inserts.

For the early days, you can reduce the bulk by using the newborn/doubler sized insert. However, since this is a smaller and less absorbent insert you will need to change more frequently to prevent any potential leaks. The one-size micro-terry insert snaps to fit each size setting of the diaper – small through large. However, keep in mind this will add a bit of bulk on the small and medium settings.

Pros: Allows you the flexibility to adjust the absorbency needs of your little one… additionally, you can opt to use other inserts such as prefolds, hemp, or bamboo if you’re not particularly fond of micro-terry.

Cons: Requires stuffing manually, a tad bulky with the one-size insert on the small and medium settings. A bit of wear and tear to the hook and loop over the course of time; may not last through subsequent children.


bumGenius One Size 3.0 Pocket with LIMITED EDITION FLEECE!


The limited edition Fleece bumGenius One Size 3.0 diaper is identical to the original, except the inside lining is made from fleece.

What’s so great about fleece?

Some prefer fleece to suede cloth… I, personally, have noticed suede cloth is more prone to staining, but others have stated they’ve had wonderful results with it. For others, their little ones are sensitive to suede cloth (contact allergy), however, find no reaction/sensitivity to fleece. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference.

bumGenius Deluxe All-in-One Diaper



Up next is the bumGenius Deluxe All-in-One diaper. The All-in-One diapers are convenient because instead of stuffing them, the absorbent micro-terry is sewn into the underside of the stay-dry lining. However, bumGenius utilizes the same nifty pocket opening at the back to allow you the ability to add inserts to customize your absorbency!

These are Sized diapers… now while you won’t be able to use these like from birth to potty training – this diaper is trimmer and reduces bulk! The x-small size provides a wonderful fit for most newborns too. There are no snaps on the front to adjust the rise (as with the One Size diaper) giving the diaper a nice, clean appearance! The bumGenius Deluxe All-in-One Diaper is as close to a disposable diaper as you can get!

Pros: Don’t require stuffing; although the pocket design still allows you the flexibility to adjust the absorbency needs of your little one. Best fit for a newborn. Will likely hold up for use with subsequent children.

Cons: Slightly long drying time. Must purchase each size as your child outgrows them.


bumGenius Organic One Size All-in-One Diaper


Lastly, we have the crème de la crème of the bumGenius lineup; the bumGenius Organic One Size All-in-One diaper. This diaper is fully lined with lovely organic cotton and the absorbent soaker is also sewn into the diaper on each end (front and back) while leaving the sides unstitched to facilitate easier laundering and slightly quicker drying time. Since this is a One Size design, you’re able to fold the excess fabric either up front for a boy or in the center/back for a girl on the smaller settings (on the medium setting I’ve found that you don’t even need to fold the excess fabric as it pretty much adjusts itself).

Organic cotton isn’t as absorbent as micro-terry; therefore, you will have to be more attentive to changing your little one regularly to avoid any leaks. However, organic cotton is a natural material and does a better job at allowing your little one’s skin to breathe.

Unlike the other bumGenius diapers, these require prepping. Just as any unbleached or organic cotton material, they need a minimum of 6 washes prior to use before they will even begin to absorb (the natural oils in the cotton must be thoroughly washed out otherwise the diaper will repel). Thereafter, you will notice the absorption increases with subsequent washes. With all that said, these will most likely not work for nap and night time unless you add some additional absorbency such as a newborn prefold, bamboo or hemp doubler.

Better yet, this gem of a diaper comes in two options, Hook and Loop (aka Velcro, or Aplix) and the new edition in Snaps.

bumGenius Organic One Size All-in-One diaper with Hook and Loop
Very convenient and a favorite for those interested in a super speedy diaper change! The laundry tabs are different from those on the One Size diapers, instead they utilize the same size and shape tab in the loop material in order to fasten the tabs for the laundry.




Pros: Organic cotton next to baby’s skin! No stuffing required and the organic cotton makes for easier laundering as it’s not as picky of a material to wash as micro-terry.

Cons: A bit of wear and tear to the hook and loop over the course of time; may not last through subsequent children. Long drying time.*


bumGenius Organic One Size All-in-One diaper with Snaps

My personal favorite! These are THE TRIMMEST diaper I’ve ever tried (and you all know I’ve tried a LOT). Surprisingly, they are even trimmer than the Hook and Loop version of the same exact diaper! I’ve got the photos to prove it! I put a pair of jeans on my little man and was amazed how the jeans fit; he had inches of room all over, versus no room with other diapers including the standard bumGenius One Size 3.0 pocket diaper.




Pros: Snaps allow the diapers to last for a longer period of time; will likely last through subsequent children.

Cons: Long drying time.*


1. TRIMNESS BETWEEN THE ORGANIC ALL IN ONE ONE SIZE w/SNAPS AND THE ONE SIZE:

2. TRIMNESS BETWEEN THE ORGANIC ALL IN ONE ONE SIZE w/Hook & Loop AND THE DELUXE ALL-IN-ONE (MEDIUM)

3. Comparisson of size/bulk from one Diaper to the other:


NOTE:
One Size diapers fit most babies from birth to potty training… however, for the larger sized child these may not fit until potty training. However, their overall value is still great.


* I’ve developed a technique to speed up the drying time a bit. I put them in the sun for about an hour to help remove any stains – then I turn the soaker inside out and wrap it around the diaper to allow more sun exposure and air to circulate through the cotton. Leave out for an additional 30-60 minutes and then toss in the dryer to help fluffy up the cotton and finish drying.



- By Serena
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