Thirsties Duo Pocket Cloth Diaper Review

Jan 27,2012 / By Maria / 5 Comments

In nearly 2 1/2 years of cloth diapering, I have purchased and reviewed lots of Thirsties products including a size 2 duo diaper I bought about 20 months ago. However, as I was getting ready to post my Thirsties Duo AIO review, I realized I’ve never really done a proper duo diaper review. My June 2010 review was really before I did my reviews the way I do now, and while I photographed and mentioned the size 1 in my newborn cloth diaper post, I didn’t go into a ton of detail, and I’ve never compared size 1 to size 2. Not even in my duo wrap review or my duo fitted review!

So the overview is that the duo sizing is size 1 for 6-18 lbs (0-9 months) and size 2 for 18-40 lbs (9-36 months.) This means that two sizes will fit newborn-potty vs needing newborn, one size, and potentially larger sizes once the o/s are outgrown. Both sizes of the duo diaper retail for $18.50 for solids and $19.50 for prints. There are 8 colors plus white, 5 prints, and the family tree print available exclusively at my affiliate, Kelly’s Closet. Thirsties products are made in the U.S.A., and the PUL is free of VOC’s, PVC, phthalates, lead, and latex.

Now the diapers are available in both snap and hook & loop closures.

Whether you choose size 1 or size 2, you still have 3 sizes to choose from via a snap down rise, as you often see on a one-size diaper. The overall fit is much like the duo wrap, and the duo diaper has the same double gussets.

The diaper has a microfleece, stay-dry inner, front and back pocket, and the insert agitates out without unstuffing. The insert is really two inserts that snap together; a 2-layer microfiber insert and a 5 layer hemp/cotton insert. I find that this combo is the 1-2 punch necessary for leak-free extended wear (car rides, naps etc.)

Here’s the smallest setting of the size 1 measured folded and stretched (you’ll find small/large size 2 measurements in my size 2 review):

Medium size 1 folded & stretched:

Large size 1 folded & stretched:

Now here is the size 1 vs the size 2 (in blue):

Here I have both the size 1 and the size 2 on their smallest settings:

Both on the large setting:

Finally, here is the largest setting of the size 1 compared to the smallest setting of the size 2:

Each comes with an insert sized to fit the diaper:

Here’s my 2 1/2 year old (ok, he’s “32 months” old if you want an exact #!) and about 29 pounds, in the largest setting of the size 2 (the small setting of the size 2 hit him around his belly button at a year old/17 lbs):

The small setting of the size 1 fit my little guy perfectly as soon as his cord stump fell off. It fit him with the stump too, but having diapers over it kept it from drying out. Here he is at 6 lb 5 oz and just a few days old:

Now at 6 weeks and about 8 1/2 lbs:

I generally avoid photographing old, well loved diapers because it’s kinda gross. However, I thought it was interesting to see how this diaper has held up. Keep in mind that I had a very tiny stash for more than a year, so this was washed a lot!

The inner and the exposed part of the elastic are pretty dingy, but most of the wear is in the velcro. Some choose snaps to avoid this, but I think it’s really held up pretty well for as old as the diaper is, and as much use as it’s received. My husband really prefers velcro, so that’s what I choose most of the time!

So there you have it! The Thirsties Duo Pocket diaper!

FTC compliance: I purchased these items at normal retail prices. I was not asked to write, nor was I compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

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Friday Giveaway Linky Giveaways Linky

Cloth Diaper Giveaway Roundup for 1/27/12 (Plus Linky for All Giveaways)

Jan 27,2012 / By Maria / 2 Comments

It’s time again to enter to win free cloth diapers roundup time. Every Friday, I list the cloth diaper, accessory & baby wearing giveaways I found that week.

If you’d like me to list your cloth diaper, accessory, baby wearing (etc.) giveaway next week, send a link and description to maria at change-diapers.com, or Fill out my contact form for readers.

My Sweet Pea Cloth Diaper Giveaway ends 2/3 and is open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Prizes from Fuzzibunz (no set end date, ends at 25k fans) Entry is through Facebook app, must “like” them on Facebook to enter

*GoGreen Diaper from Beautifully Bella Faith (ends 1/27) RC

*$20 Kissed by the Moon GC from Under the Apple Tree (ends 1/27) RC

*Thirsties Duo Diaper from Crunchy Beach Mama (ends 1/27) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Bottombumpers Package from Diaperco and The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/27) RC

*Tiny Tush Diaper from Life With Levi (ends 1/27) RC

*WeePantz Diaper from Measuring Flower (ends 1/27) RC

*Sweet Pea Prefold & Cover from First Time Mom Two mandatory Facebook “likes” (ends 1/27) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Sprout Change Diaper from Life with Levi (ends 1/27) Open worldwide RC

*Belle Baby Bottoms GC from Life with my Littles Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/27) RC

Softbums Diaper from I Love Cloth Diapers (ends 1/27) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Bottombumpers Diaper from Simple Baby & The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/27) RC

Tiny Tush Diaper from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/27) RC

Old School Fitted from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/27) RC

Dinkledooz Diaper from GoGo Natural and Life with Levi (ends 1/27) Open Worldwide RC

Bottombumpers Diaper from Simple Baby and Life with Levi (ends 1/27) RC

Tiny Tush Diaper from The Slacker Mom (ends 1/27) RC

Bottom Bumpers Diaper from Simple Baby & The Slacker Mom (ends 1/27) RC

*Mabu Baby Diapering System from Daily Mothering (ends 1/28) RC

*Smartipants Diaper from Mama on a Green Mission (ends 1/28) RC

*Cutesy Tushies Diaper from Thrifty Nifty Mommy Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 1/28) GD

GoGreen Adapt-a-Snap & Wet Bag from Mama’s Baby Cupcakes Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/28) RC

*Applecheeks Diaper from Baby Dickey & Danielle Elwood (ends 1/29) RC

Bumgenius Freetime from Squishy Tushy and Cloth Diaper Geek (ends 1/29) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Sunbaby Diaper from Trying To Go Green Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 1/29) RC

*$20 Rumpeez GC from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ add (ends 1/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Maude Baby Diapers from Mommy Needs an Aspirin Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 1/30) RC

*Fuzzibunz Elite from Kissed by the Moon and Padded Tush Stats Mandatory review (ends 1/30) RC

*Boba Carrier from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 1/30) RC

*$140 Cloth Diaper Package from The Pistachio Project Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 1/30) RC

*Cloth Diaper Package from Just Another Hat (ends 1/30) RC

5 Fuzzibunz Diapers from Danielle Elwood (ends 1/30) RC

Smart Snugs Diaper from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 1/30) RC

WAHMies Diaper from Go Green Baby Co & Mama to 4 Blessings Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/30) RC

$105 Cloth Diaper Package from Naturally Healthy Parenting (ends 1/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Onya Baby Carrier from Danielle Elwood (ends 1/30) RC

$10 Cloth Diapers Inc GC from Life With My Littles Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Little Lemon Tree Diaper from Cloth Diaper Addiction (ends 1/30) RC

*Comfy Rumps Diaper from On Being a Mom Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 1/31)

*Red Barn Diaper from So Easy Being Green (ends 1/31) Open worldwide RC

*Softbums Diaper from Kissed by the Moon and Tailor Made Mama (ends 1/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Cozy’s Fluff Diaper from Tailor Made Mama (ends 1/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Mabu Baby Starter Kit from The Mommy Goods (ends 1/31) RC

Fuzzibunz Diaper from Greenie Beanie Bottoms & Obsessions of the Trophy Wife Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/31) RC

$20 Earth Mom & Baby GC from Life with my Littles Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Thirsties Duo AIO from Nicki’s Diapers (ends 1/31) RC

BABY by Danish Wet Bag from Why Cloth Diaper Two mandatory Facebook “likes” (ends 1/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Planet Wise Wipes from Earthy crunchy Mama and Under the Apple Tree (ends 2/1) RC

Thirsties Duo Diaper from Life with my Littles Mandatory GFC follow (ends 2/1) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Glow Bug Diaper from Tales from the Nursery (ends 2/2) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

gDiapers from Ecological Mom Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 2/2) Open to the U.S. and Canada (entry is automatically given by liking the page, winner to be randomly selected from “likers”)

*Sunbaby Diaper from Measuring Flower (ends 2/3) RC

*Incredibum Diaper from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 2/3) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Fuzzibunz Diaper from Kelly Wels and Life with Levi (ends 2/3) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Blissful Booty Diaper from Life with Levi (ends 2/3) RC

$25 Sweet Cheeks GC from Life With Levi (ends 2/3) RC

Blissful Booty Wipes from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 2/3) RC

Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers & The Slacker Mom (ends 2/3) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Blissful Booty Diaper from The Slacker Mom (ends 2/3) RC

$25 Sweet Cheeks GC from The Slacker Mom (ends 2/3) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GoGreen Champ & Adapt-a-Snap from The Slacker Mom (ends 2/3) RC

*Fuzzibunz Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 2/4) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Three Monkeys Diapers from Life with Levi (ends 2/4) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Baby K’Tan Carrier from The Not So Secret Confessions… (ends 2/5) RC

Buns Up Baby Diapers from Thrifty Nifty Mommy Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 2/5) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Baby by Danish Wet Bag from Dibs (ends 2/5) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

$25 Abby’s Lane GC from Dibs (ends 2/5) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

CoCaLo Diaper from Stuff Parents Need (ends 2/5) RC

Thirsties Duo Wrap & Prefold from In the Know Mom (ends 2/5) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Charlie Banana Diaper from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 2/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Bella Bottoms Diaper from Simple (ends 2/6) RC

Smartipants Diaper from The Not So Secret Confessions… (ends 2/7) RC

Thirsties Duo Diaper from Sisters N Cloth (ends 2/7) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Rump Arounds Diapers from One Smiley Monkey (ends 2/8) Open to the U.S and Canada RC

$75 Cloth Diaper Prize Pack from Abby’s Lane & So Easy Being Green (ends 2/8) RC

Booty Buns Diapers from Life With Levi (ends 2/8) Open Worldwide RC

$25 MomBecks GC from One More Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Mandatory GFC follow (ends 2/8) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Applecheeks Diaper from The Not So Secret Confessions… (ends 2/9) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Ones & Twos Diaper from Baby Hope’s Cloth Diapers & Zephyr Hill Two mandatory Facebook “likes” (ends 2/9) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Incredibum Wipes from Thrifty Nifty Mommy (ends 2/9) RC

*Glow Bug Diaper from Just Add Cloth (ends 2/10) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Planet Wise hanging wet bag from Natural Parents Network (ends 2/14) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Booty Buns Diaper Mandatory Facebook “like” and friend and Twitter follow and GFC follow (ends 2/14)

Lil Helper Cloth Diaper Package from Cloth Diaper Contests & Giveaways Open to the U.S. and Canada (ends 2/17)

Go Green Champ & Adapt-a-Snap from Just Add Cloth (ends 2/17) RC

gDiapers Starter Kit (ends 2/29) Form entry

*giveaways that have been listed in a prior week’s roundup
RC Entries collected via Rafflecopter
GD Entries collected via Google Docs Form

You may enter any “family friendly” giveaway in the linky below. The form Blog name – Giveaway Item – Ending date works well. Please at least include the item and end date, and link directly to the giveaway.

View my where I list my giveaways post, to find more places to link up your giveaways!

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Redrawn Squeem Miracle Vest Winner

Jan 26,2012 / By Maria / No Comment

The Squeem Miracle Vest giveaway winner didn’t claim her prize!

The new winning entry is #444 which is Branda P. I’m sending you an email and I hope you will claim your prize! 🙂

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Carousel Designs Crib Blanket Winner

Jan 26,2012 / By Maria / No Comment

~~343 people entered this giveaway, with 838 entries in all. The winning entry is #830, which is Dena M. Congratulations Dena, I’m sending you an email so you can claim your prize!~~

Unclaimed, redrawn. 🙁

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