It can be quite difficult to find the perfect cloth diaper for your precious baby. Buying different diapers here and there to figure out which ones work best can be a big drag. I have tried a bunch of different diapers, and have only found a few that suit my daughter's needs after a lot of trial and error. Some of them are just too saggy in the bottom while others leak after thirty minutes!
If you are like me, and you are tired of playing trial and error with your time and money, then you need to be introduced to the Bumkins all-in-one cloth diapers. These diapers are so amazing! First off, this is not your typical all-in-one cloth diaper. The inner layer of this diaper has six layers of 100% pure cotton fabric with airflow panels. The airflow panels cuts drying time in half; whereas, other all-in-one's take a million years to dry.
Secondly, these diapers have an awesome silky waterproof outer layer. Not only are the prints adorable, but they also stay brand new looking wash after wash. With so many fun and funky prints, you'll want to purchase them all! I have washed my daughter's Bumkins diapers at least half a dozen times now, and they are still perfect!
Thirdly, the velcro closures make cloth diapering so easy because they are very sturdy and take way less time to put on your wiggle worm than snap closures. I love that the velcro closures are now rounded instead of square. It definitely gives a modern look to them as well as a snug fit. The way that the laundry tabs are designed on the Bumkins diapers makes washing them so easy. The tabs create a handle to hold on to if you need to spray down the diaper. Plus, the diaper remains open during wash time for a cleaner diaper.
I also want to point out that the Bumkins diapers are generously sized without being bulky. I hate bulky cloth diapers! It makes putting onesies on your baby very difficult; however, with the Bumkins, you don't have to worry about bulk or forcing onesies on your child. These diapers provide ultimate comfort for your little one while protecting them against leaks.
I love love love the Bumkins diapers. You should definitely check them out for yourself because I can almost guarantee that you won't have to search around for anymore cloth diapers once you have tried them! Visit www.Bumkins.com today. They have fabulous diapers, diaper covers, diaper bags, bibs, gift sets, diaper bundles, and much much more.
On a side note, I want to let you know that Bumkins Finer Baby Products is running a wonderful promotion this month in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Their Grande Diaper Bag is now on sale and includes five Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbons with each bag's purchase. These ribbons can be given to family and friends to show support and raise awareness of this deadly threat!
Also, now for a limited time until December 31, 2008 you will receive free ground UPS shipping on orders $75.00 or more from Bumkins Finer Baby Products. Just enter the code giggles08.
I have fallen in love with the Monkey Foot Designs wetbags! They are made from beautiful high quality fabrics which means it will look amazing wash after wash. The inside lining is made from ProCare which is much thicker than most wetbag lining that I have seen; therefore, it is more durable.I really like that the wetbags from Monkey Foot Designs has a snap on strap. You can snap the wetbag on to a stroller, a diaper bag, gym bag, or whatever floats your boat! They come in all kinds of sizes from small to extra large. And, if you don't see a size that matches your needs, all you have to do is ask for a custom order!
Our large wetbag is so spacious that I can fit three diapers, lots of wipes, bibs, as well as one of my daughter's outfits in it with room to spare. And I am very pleased to say that all of the wetness and smells stay where it should - inside the bag!These wetbags are so versatile because you can use them for basically anything that is wet or damp like diapers, wipes, towels, bathing suits, clothes, etc. Plus, they are very easy to clean. All you have to do is throw it into your washer machine as well as your dryer and voila - ready to use all over again! Not only does Monkey Foot Designs carry amazing wetbags, but they also have really neat belts, very pretty bags and purses, bibs, burp cloths, nursing covers, adorable custom toddler pants, as well as fabulous fabrics and patterns. Check out www.monkeyfootdesigns.com to see everything for yourself.
I always try to find more ways to make cloth diapering fun. Mommy's Lil Monkey is a company that definitely makes cloth diapering more exciting. They have so many different kinds of diaper liners and cloth wipes in all different kinds of funky prints.
I pretty much dread changing my daughter's diaper because she always twists and turns on me; therefore, it's like wrestling with a large slippery fish! However, when I hand her one of the flannel bright and colorful baby wipes from Mommy's Lil Monkey, she stays still for me like she has been put into a trance.
The flannel large baby wipes (5 by 5) are great for real icky messes, and the flannel smaller wipes are perfect for a quick wipe here and there. Plus they both fit in a plastic baby wipes container!
My favorite baby wipe from Mommy's Lil Monkey is the flannel / terry wipe. There is a fun flannel print on one side with a matching color terry cloth fabric on the other side. These are a bit bigger (bulkier) than the regular flannel baby wipes; however, I love that these wipes have a texture to them - great for getting really really really sticky messes away.
I really like that Mommy's Lil Monkey makes a bunch of different cloth liners because every baby is different. They have two layer liners and four layer liners; therefore, if you have a heavy wetter on your hands, you can get the heavier liners. The heavier liners are not only great for heavy wetters, but they are also great for overnight as well. All of the diaper liners work really well; however, the fleece liners in my opinion rank number one. They are so soft and have high absorbency! Plus, the prints are so fun to look at.
I can boldly say that I look forward to diaper changing time with my daughter now that I have so many fun and funky choices to choose from. Diaper changing in my house is now a grand event rather than a drag! Visit www.mommysmonkey.etsy.com to make your child's diaper changing time exciting for everyone.
In my opinion, all-in-one cloth diapers are the most easiest to use. It's like using a disposable, but washing it instead of throwing it away. Now take a cloth diaper that is easy to use and add some punk rock, goth, or designer fabrics to it and voila - the most happening cloth diaper around!
The Eli Monster has the most happening diapers on the market. They have the most hip and trendy fabrics to choose from for the outer most layer like skulls and cross bones, racing stripes and numbers, nautical stars, etc. Not only are the fabrics awesome to look at, but they also feel like high quality fabric! Plus the tattoo star logo sewn on the front of the diaper adds such a rockin finishing touch.
Under the fantastic outer fabric is the waterproof PUL to keep moisture where it belongs - inside. The Eli Monster uses soft suedecloth as the fabric that touches the baby's skin because it pulls wetness to the inner most layer that has a very absorbent microcloth for the soaker. I love that there are aplix closures because you can adjust the diaper to fit a skinny baby or a chubby baby! Plus, when you wash these babies, you just have to fold over the velcro to the laundry tabs so that the velcro will not pull the other laundry.
Check out www.TheEliMonster.etsy.com today to see why I have fallen head over heals in love with these cloth diapers. They are super adorable, easy to use, and eco-friendly - what's not to love!
We have so many cloth diapers for our daughter in all different sizes that it is not even funny; therefore, we are always sorting and resorting when she grows out of a certain size. Do you or anyone that you know of have the same issue? Well, you can put a stop to that today with the BumGenius 3.0 one size cloth diapers.
These diapers definitely make cloth diapering less of a hassle. One diaper will fit a baby from 7 to 35 lbs. What a genius idea; hence, the name BumGenius! This is great because you won't have so much clutter and sorting all the time. You just need a few to rotate through till laundry day.
I love that this diaper has small rounded stretch to fit touch tape closures. It definitely makes the diaper look less bulky with the tabs being smaller! Plus the stretchy closures allows for a great fit for a skinny baby or chubby baby.
The BumGenius diaper comes with two microfiber inserts. One is for an infant so that the diaper is less bulky, and the other is for when the baby grows out of the infant setting. This is perfect because once the baby moves on to the larger size, you can use the smaller microfiber insert as extra absorbency!
I highly recommend this diaper! It is way less bulky than most cloth diapers, has a perfect fit, and your child can wear them from infancy to potty training. You are definitely getting your money's worth when you purchase these fabulous diapers. Visit www.cottonbabies.com to get your baby the most amazing cloth diapers ever invented.
If you are new to the whole cloth diapering extravaganza, then you are probably a little bit overwhelmed like I was in the beginning. Some of the concerns that I had are "do I choose all-in-one diapers, fitted diapers, pocket diapers, etc.?" "Do I choose aplix closures or snap closures?" "What sizes will I need?" If you have these same concerns, then I want to let you know that the company Twig and Vine can help you.
This company offers a fantastic diaper starter package that can get you and your child well on your way to the cloth diapering world. Each package comes with your choice of 6 diapers in the all-in-one style or the pocket style or a mix of both. You can get them in the boy package, the girl package or the gender neutral package. I highly recommend these diapers because they are made with such amazing perfection, plus they provide a wonderful fit for your little one(s)!
Twig and Vine also includes a very adorable wet bag to store the wet and / or soiled diapers. This bag is perfect for your long outings from the house. I was able to put three dirty diapers in my daughters wet bag with plenty of room for more. Plus the bag kept all of the icky smells inside!
The starter package also comes with 12 nicely sized cloth wipes that are super soft and really cute. I love that these wipes are fairly large because you can use them for just about anything! Throw a couple in the diaper bag, and you have yourself a burp cloth, a baby wipe, a napkin, and the list goes on.
Not only does Twig and Vine offer a great deal on diaper starter packages, but they also offer each of the diaper package items separately. This is great for those of you who have already entered into the cloth world, but want to jazz it up a bit. There are so many adorable prints to choose from that it makes me want to buy them all!
So, whether you need a whole bunch of cloth diapers for a great price, or you want to add some color to the ones you already have, then check out www.twigandvine.etsy.com or www.twigandvine.com.
When I hear the word bunny, I think of adorable, cuddly and soft. Bunny Bumz did an outstanding job when they decided to name their cloth diaper company because their diapers are just that - adorable, cuddly, and soft!
These pocket diapers have an outer layer of the cutest fabric with PUL lining the inside meaning it is waterproof. The inner most layer is made of the softest cotton sherpa, and the inserts are made of highly absorbent zorb. Zorb is light weight, less bulky and hold 10 times its weight in liquid. There are snaps for closure which in my opinion are the best kind of closures on cloth diapers. They eliminate having to pull the velcro off of other laundry when the cycle is complete.
Bunny Bumz diapers fit my daughter perfectly! The snaps are placed in a way that you can choose the settings to fit your baby's legs as well as their waist. This is great because we all know that babies grow extremely fast; therefore, these diapers accomodate for your little sprout!
If you are looking for cloth diapers with the perfect fit and are as soft and adorable as a bunny, then visit www.sewchild.etsy.com or www.bunnybumz.com. You can also check out their other great products like the pacifier leashes, footwear, bibs, burp cloths and handmade tags.
Drybees and Wahmies. You're probably wondering what they are, right? Well, before we get into the details, I want to first applaud the singular owner of these two separate and very creative diaper companies. She began making cloth diapers for her companies after her children were put to bed at night - what a sacrifice. A busy mommy during the day, then business mom at night. What an amazing woman!
Now, on to the details. Drybees is a diaper company that makes the perfect Pocket Diaper, the wonderful All-In-One Diaper, the beautiful Lacies Diaper, and the popular Night Time Diaper. Wahmies is a company that carries the One Size Diaper as well as fun and funk-tional cloth diaper accessories.
I really like the Drybees Pocket Diaper. The outer layer is made of PUL (polyurethane laminated layer), so there is no need for a diaper cover. The inner layer is made of really soft suedecloth, so it is comfortable for baby, plus it pulls wetness away from the skin keeping your baby DRY as can BEE. The hook and loop closures make diaper changing extremely easy like disposables, plus washing the diapers is a breeze with the fold over laundry tabs. I also want to point out that the top of the diaper has been stitched; therefore, the diaper will stay where it belongs, so the velcro will not ride up or down on your little ones precious skin. 
I can honestly say that the Drybees All-In-One Diaper is now my favorite diaper thus far! This diaper is made from the same pattern of the Drybees Pocket Diaper except there is a hidden sewn in three layer microfiber insert. Like the pocket diaper there is still the pocket in the back of the diaper in case you want to add extra inserts for more absorbency - great for all day trips out of the house or night time use. This diaper is very convenient with a fantastic fit and zero bulk!
Not only does Drybess carry the most functional and well fitting diapers, but Wahmies also carries a great diaper known as the One Size Diaper. This diaper truely fits babies of all sizes and shapes from newborn to toddler. It has four rows of snaps down the front accommodating for a newborn, a toddler, or the in between stages. It also has quick hook closures all around the top of the diaper so that you can fit it to your child's exact size. These closures are perfect for those little ones with a large curiosity! I can almost guarantee that you that your little one will not be able to get this diaper loose; however, you will be able to with much ease.
Wahmies also has really cute wet bags in all sizes, durable diaper pail liners, really soft versatile cloth wipes, microfiber inserts, adorable bib clips, as well as the quick trip tote. These great cloth diaper accessories really make cloth diapering convenient, fun and exciting!
Now that you have been informed of the best cloth diapers and cloth diaper accessories swarming the market today, be sure to check out it out for yourself at www.drybees.com and www.wahmies.com.
Before we switched from disposable diapers to cloth diapers, my daughter would go through roughly 6 diapers per day. This ends up being about 42 diapers per week which makes 2,184 diapers per year. Lets say that she is potty trained at three years old; therefore, the 2,184 diapers per year times 3 years equals 6,552 diapers. That is just mind boggling! And just think, that is the total diapers used for one child for 3 years. Imagine calculating up the number of disposable diapers used on the millions of babies all over the world for 3 years per child! These numbers alone is a huge reason to switch from disposable to cloth; however, if I still have not convinced you, then maybe the next few reasons will.
Disposable diapers are so much more expensive than cloth. You can purchase a package of Huggies disposables 192 count (size 1-2) for $37.00. Based on my daughters needs, this package would only last a little over one month. $37.00 times 12 months is $444.00. $444.00 times three years is $1332.00. Wow! That is just the cost of one child to go through disposable diapers until they are potty trained. This is just the estimated cost on the low end! Think, if you had four children going through disposables, it would cost you $5,328.00 or more. The cost to start up with cloth diapers on the other hand is only about $550.00. What a difference! $550.00 will not only get you through one child for 3 years, but it will also get you through multiple children. Have I convinced you yet?
If not, here is another bit of information to chew on. Did you know that disposable diapers contain Dioxin? Dioxin is an extremely toxic by-product of the paper bleaching process. It is a carcinogenic chemical, listed by the EPA as the most toxic of all cancer-linked chemicals! Do you want your baby exposed to that? Not only do disposables have traces of Dioxin, but they also contain Tributyl-tin (TBT) which is a toxic pollutant that can cause hormonal problems in humans and animals. They also contain sodium polyacrylate which is the substance that is similar to the substance that used to be found in tampons that caused toxic shock syndrome. Might I remind you that while disposables have a lot of harmful chemicals, cloth diapers are so much more softer and chemical free! Had enough? Well, I have one more point!
Disposable diapers are horrible for the environment! They make up the third largest single consumer item in landfills. If a family has one child in diapers, the disposable diapers alone make up 50 % of that household waste. That is insane! The estimated time for one disposable diaper to decompose is roughly 250 - 500 years. The child that was in those diapers won't even be alive when his / her diapers decompose - Gross! Can't you just imagine all of those nasty diapers pilling and pilling and pilling over years and years and years.
Wow, now that is a lot to soak in. Convinced yet?
Normally, you see cloth diapers with cute prints on the outside, right? Well, My Sweet Punkin Patch makes all-in-one cloth diapers with cute prints on the inside! Different, huh?
I really really love these diapers! They are so different, yet so adorable. They have a colored PUL (polyurethane laminated layer) on the outside, so there is no need for a diaper cover. On the inside there is a two layer burley knit terry soaker sewn into a hidden layer of flannel; therefore, you don't get your hands dirty from removing soiled inserts! Plus the different colored flannel prints on the inside make diaper changes more fun and exciting seeing the hidden prints.
My Sweet Punkin Patch makes these diapers with aplix closures like disposable diapers; therefore, allowing for easy diaper changes, and accommodating for a growing baby. Also, you can fold over the velcro part to the laundry tabs, so that lint does not get clogged in the velcro.
$12.00 is such an amazing price for great fitting diapers that are convenient, different, and absolutely adorable! Visit www.MySweetPunkinPatch.etsy.com today to check out all of the practical yet cute products that this company offers.
