After a few accidental duplicate entries were deleted, 122 people entered this giveaway, with 202 entries in all. Remember that my screen shot shows “1 day left” since I end my giveaways at 9:00 P.M. instead of Rafflecopter’s 12:01 A.M.
The winning entry is #63, which is Coley R. Congrats Coley, I’ve sent you an email so you can claim your prize!
Last month, I posted a Happy Heinys XS/newborn pocket diaper review and a Happy Heinys mini one size diaper review. Now I’m going to compare the two!
The mini one size actually gets a bit smaller than the XS, rise-wise. Above is the XS (brown w/blue hibiscus print) vs the mini one size (pink) on the medium setting.
You can see that the XS isn’t much smaller (rise-wise) than the Happy Heinys One Size, while the mini one size is a bit smaller. However, the XS is definitely narrower through the crotch.
Here’s the smallest setting of the mini one size (pink) folded and stretched, vs the XS pocket (brown w/blue hibiscus.)
Both have the same velcro closures, but the front panel of the XS (on top in the right photo) is a bit smaller/narrower than the mini one size.
The XS doesn’t have encased leg elastic, which is supposed to be more gentle.
They both have the same inner as well. I think the XS is a good bit narrower through the middle than the mini one size, so I’d expect it to be less bulky on tiny babies. Unfortunately, I didn’t buy the insert for either one, so I don’t know how they compare!
Once on my “model” you can’t tell too much of a difference. Again, I think the rise on the mini one size (pink) is a bit lower than the XS, but the XS is a little narrower.
The mini one size diaper retails for $17.95 (with two inserts), and will take you from the newborn stage, until the one-size diapers fit (the largest size of the mini is very similar to the smallest size of the o/s…see the mini one size review for photos.) Happy Heinys’ Weight range on these is 4-15 pounds.
The XS pocket diaper retails for $18.95 (with one insert), and thus far, I haven’t been able to find an estimated weight range for them. They do have the benefit of being a little bit narrower, and the un-encased leg elastic is supposed to be gentler (I prefer encased.)
For $1 less, the mini-one size gets you an additional insert, and more sizing flexibility, so it seems like a “no-brainer” to me.
What do you think?
FTC compliance: I purchased the above products myself, with a coupon code. I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.
Every Monday, I answer questions readers have asked, and ask my other readers to weigh in too.
Questions don’t have to be cloth diaper related, just email maria at change-diapers.com with “Mailbox Mondays” in the subject, or fill out my contact form for readers, which you will always be able to find on my Contact Page.
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Well, since nobody submitted a question today, I’m going to talk a little about how I review. No one has specifically asked, but I’m sure someone has wondered. If you have a question for me, be sure to admit (typo, I meant to say submit but that’s pretty funny) it. It can be about diapers, baby wearing, breastfeeding, parenting, blogging…it doesn’t matter! It can be a personal question too, just be nice. Don’t ask me why my thighs get pregnant too (I have no idea.)
So, how do I do my reviews?
You may have noticed that I try to keep my diaper reviews pretty objective. That’s because each person’s preferences really differ. Even after all the cloth diaper reviews I’ve done, my favorite diapers are still pocket diapers with stay dry inners and (good) velcro closures. You might love fitteds, cotton inners or snaps. If I tried to be totally subjective, every fitted or prefold review would be “well, I’d like it better if it were a pocket diaper…” 😉
Basically, I try to review each item thoroughly based on what it is. I always include lots of pictures of things you may not see on manufacturer’s or retailers sites (close ups of pocket openings, closures, stitching etc.) I measure the diapers as accurately as possible and describe all of the diaper’s features. I try to avoid copying & pasting large chunks of texts from the sponsor’s website, since you can go there and read it if you like. I try to include the manufacturer’s size range too. Though I really can’t test the size range (and it always varies based on your child’s size and shape) I will mention if I find the diaper snugger, narrower or lower rise than other diapers and/or if I have to put my son in a smaller or larger size than usual.
Naturally, if I notice craftsmanship issues, or if I have a problem with fit, leaking or wicking, I will definitely mention that. If I have a problem, I always contact the manufacturer, and in that case, the customer service experience becomes part of my review too!
I want my reviews to be a resource for you to find information about diapers that you can’t find elsewhere. I don’t want to give a diaper “3 stars” because it doesn’t fit my son as well as it would a chubbier baby. I’d rather show you the diaper, tell you my son’s weight & age, show you the pics and let you decide if it would fit your baby the same. I also try to use a diaper for around 2 weeks before writing my review, and if I have issues with it later and/or my opinion changes, I will write an updated opinion post like this one and update the original post.
I find detergent reviews to be much more difficult. I struggled for nearly 6 months with stink, stripping, constant washing and rinsing, and all kind of detergents and additives. I’ve found a detergent and wash routine that’s been working for me for nearly a year and a half now. If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll know that my motto is “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” If you have a detergent and wash routine that works for you, and you’re not having any issues, don’t mess with it!
I really, really wish I could tell you that “Jenny’s Super Amazing Diaper Wash” was the magical detergent that would work for everyone in all situations, but it’s just not possible. Detergents that work for hundreds, if not thousands of cloth diaperers, don’t work for me. A detergent that I love may not work for you, even if we have the same washer, water and wash routine! That’s just the way it is!
That makes it hard to review detergents. Doubly so because in my experience, it takes repeated washings to show whether or not a detergent works for me, and I often receive only enough for one (or maybe a few) washings. Since I wash every 3rd day now, and have a good 4+ days worth of diapers in my rotation, it would take a few weeks to really see what a detergent can do for me.
Since I’ve already found detergent that works for me, I’d rather spend my money elsewhere, rather than buy more detergents to test. Especially since whether or not it works for me really means nothing for you.
Still, I do detergent reviews occasionally. I try to tell you ingredients (specifically what it doesn’t contain) photos, cost, scents, where to buy, how much you need to use, and how it worked for me (as best I can.) I’m not even sure how helpful that is, but at least when there’s a giveaway you have the chance to win a full size product to try!
I know my reviews tend to be a little more narrative (i.e. blather-y) than neat & tidy bullet point/star rating reviews, but that’s just how I operate I guess!
Time to win some cloth diaper giveaways! Every Friday, I hunt down cloth diaper, accessory and baby wearing giveaways for you to enter.
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.
6 Rumparooz Diapers from Kelly Wels (ends ?) entry is on Facebook
*Prizes from Fuzzibunz (no set end date, ends at 25k fans) Entry is through Facebook app, must “like” them on Facebook to enter
*Naturoli Soap Nuts from Jem’s Room Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/26)
Kozy Carrier from Doable Diapers (ends 8/26) GD
Best Bottom Diaper from Diaper Safari and AMRC Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow, Facebook “like” and comment (ends 8/26) GD
*Baby Snickerdoodles Wool Soaker from Eco-Babyz (ends 8/27)
*Smartipants Newborn Diaper or Cover from Eco-Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27)
*Alva Baby Diaper from Midnight Mommy (ends 8/27) RC
*Fuzzibunz Diaper & Wet Bag from Eco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27)
*Ecobubs Diaper from Eco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27)
*Rumparooz Diaper from Cloth Bottom and Eco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27)
*GoGreen Champ from Eco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27)
*$20 Fluffy Rump GC from Eco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27)
*Thirsties Fab Wipes & Booty Luster fromEco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27)
*Sunbaby Diaper from Eco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27)
*Hippeez Fitted from Eco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27)
*Tiny Tike Diaper from Eco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27)
*Grasshopper Diaper from Eco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/27) Open to the U.S. and Canada
*Bummis Wraps from Fluffy Rump and Cloth Diaper Geek (ends 8/27) Open to the U.S., PR and Canada
*Fuzzibunz Diaper from In the Know Mom (ends 8/28)
Grasshopper Diapers from Happily Domestic (ends 8/28) Open to the U.S. and Canada
Fuzzibunz Diaper from Shaky Mommy Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 8/28) RC
Softbums Diaper from Our Growing Garden Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/28) RC
*Itti Bitti Diaper from Baby Dickey’s Giveaways (ends 8/29) RC
*Cloth Diaper Package from Petite Bottoms and Dibs (ends 8/29) Open to the U.S. and Canada GD
*Mother-Ease Diaper & Cover from Girly Girl Giveaways (ends 8/29)
*Tiny Tush Diaper from Better Cloth Diapers and The B Keeps Us Honest (ends 8/29)
Drybees and Rocky Mountain Diaper from Cloth Diaper Market and Happily Domestic (ends 8/29)
Fuzzibunz Hanging Diaper Pail, Snappi & Diaper Liners from Basic Baby and The Cloth Diaper Convert (ends 8/29)
Applecheeks Little Bundles-6 Winners (ends 8/29) RC
*Beco Gemini Carrier from Nicki’s Diapers (ends 8/30)
Smartipants Diaper from Letters from Momma Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 8/30 12:01 A.M.) RC
Kawaii Diaper from I Love Cloth Diapers (ends 8/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Zookies Diaper Cover from Manager to Mom (ends 8/31 12:01 A.M.) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Fuzzibunz Diaper from Sandbox Lane Mandatory Twitter Follow (ends 8/31)
*Grasshopper Bamboo AIO from One Smiley Monkey Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Bumble Bee Bumz Diaper from KAMsnaps Mandatory Facebook “like” and comment (ends 8/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada
*Dinkledooz Diaper from Padded Tush Stats (ends 8/31) GD
*Rocket Bottoms Cloth Diaper from Crazy 4 Fluff Mandatory GFC follow (ends 8/31)
*Rumparooz or Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers and Dibs (ends 8/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada GD
Rumpkinz Diaper from Peas and Coos Two mandatory Facebook “likes” (ends 8/31)
Best Bottom Diaper from Cloth Diaper Addiction (ends 8/31) GD
*GoGreen Champ from Chic Cheeks and Newly Crunchy Mama of 3 Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/1 12:01 A.M.) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Softbums Echo from Newly Crunchy Mama of 3 Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/1 12:01 A.M.) RC
Popolini Diaper from Danielle Baby Bliss Mandatory YouTube Subscription (ends 9/1)
Rumparooz or Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers and Freckleberry Finds Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/2 12:01 A.M.)
$25 Ultimate Green Store GC from Life With My Littles Mandatory GFC follow and Newsletter Subscription (ends 9/2) RC
Tiny Tush Diaper from Better Cloth Diapers and Mama on a Green Mission (ends 9/3) RC
Tender Tushies Diaper from Thrifty Nifty Mommy Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 9/3) Open to the U.S. and Canada GD
Rumparooz Diaper, GroVia Wet Bag & Wipes from Petite Bottoms and Mommy of 1 and Counting (ends 9/3)
Smartipants Newborn Diaper from Mommy of 1 and Counting (ends 9/3)
*Zookies Diaper Cover from Baby and the Chi’s Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/4)
*Rumparooz or Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers and Baby and The Chi’s Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/4) RC
Smartipants Diaper from Nini and Goo (ends 9/4) RC
Star Baby Designs Diaper from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/4) Open to the U.S. and Canada
Kawaii Diaper from Jack Be Natural and Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/4)
Charlie Banana Diaper from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/4)
Bububibi Diaper from Video Product Reviews Mandatory Youtube subscription (ends 9/4) Open to the U.S. and Canada
Planet Wise Wet Bag from Happily Domestic (ends 9/4)
Tiny Tush Diaper from Outnumbered 3 to 1 (ends 9/5)
Little Lily Bamboo Cloth Wipes from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/5) Open to the U.S. and Canada
Green Bumkin Wet Bag from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/5) Open to the U.S. and Canada
Charlie Banana Diaper from Nature Bumz and The Not So Secret Confessions Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/5) Open to the U.S. and Canada (RC)
Lawless Designs Custom Cloth Diaper from Mama’s Passions Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/5)
Snap-EZ GC from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/5) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
$25 Preston’s Pants GC-2 Winners-from Happily Domestic (ends 9/5)
My Little Hipster Diaper from Alternative Housewife Mandatory follow-you choose how (ends 9/5)
Smartipants Diaper from Obsessions of the Trophy Wife Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/5)
Smartipants Diaper from 29 Diapers (ends 9/5)
Softbums Diaper from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/6) RC
Itti Bitti Tutto from Mod N Natural Mandatory: Two Facebook “likes” and two Twitter follows and GFC follow (ends 9/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada GD
Itti Bitti D’lish from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Woogie Monster Cloth Diaper from Thrifty Nifty Mommy Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 9/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada GD
12 Smartipants Diapers from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/6) RC
Rocket Bottoms Diaper from Tree Huggin Mama Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/6) GD
Glow Bug Diaper from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/6) RC
Monkey Doodlez Swim Diaper from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada
Beco Mini (Doll Carrier) from Parental Views (ends 9/6) GD
$20 Rearz GC from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/6) Open Worldwide RC
Piddle Poddles Diaper & Shirt from Happily Domestic (ends 9/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada
*Green Bottoms Diaper from Knocked Up and Nursing (ends 9/7) RC
WAHMies Pail Liner from The Mommy Goods (ends 9/7) GD
$25 Pat A Cake Baby GC from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/7) RC
Rumparooz Diaper from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/7) RC
Punkin Butt Wipes, Washy Wafers, Bottom Balm & Wipe Wet Bag from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/7) RC
*Knickernappies Diaper from Wee Little Changes (ends 9/8)
*Charlie Banana Diapers from Double Duty Mommy Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 9/8)
Fuzzibunz or Rumparooz Diaper from Changing Diapers and Goodbye Disposable, Hello Cloth Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/8) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
BambinoBums Diaper from Calgary Cloth Diaper Depot and Organic Mama Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 9/8) RC
Applecheeks Diaper from Grinning Cheek to Cheek (ends 9/9) Open to the U.S. and Canada
GroVia AIO Cloth Diaper from A Mom’s Take (ends 9/9)
Thirsties Duo Diaper from Grinning Cheek to Cheek (ends 9/9) Open to the U.S. and Canada
Bumgenius Elemental from Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique and Grinning Cheek to Cheek (ends 9/9) Open to the U.S. and Canada
WAHMies Diaper from The Mommy Goods (ends 9/13) GD
Happy Green Wool Dryer Balls from One Smiley Monkey Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/14) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*10 Itti Bitti Tutto Diapers & Wetbag from Diapershops (ends 9/15) Entry is on Facebook
Babee Greens Wool Shorties from Eco Babyz Mandatory vote (ends 9/15)
Smartipants Diaper from The Nurse Mommy Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 9/15)
*Beco Gemini Carrier from Monkey Tales Mandatory GFC follow (ends 9/16) RC
$100 Ultimate Green Store GC from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory newsletter subscription and GC follow (ends 9/18)
$10 Everything Birth GC from Fluffy Bums (ends 10/12) RC
*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!
152 people entered this giveaway, and after a few accidental duplicates were deleted, there were 344 entries! (Remember that the screen shot shows 1 day left since I end my giveaways at 9:00 P.M. rather than Rafflecopter’s 12:01 A.M.!)
The winning entry is #285, which is Pauline M. Congratulations Pauline, I’m sending you an email so you can claim your prize!
Maria wants to live in a world where cloth diapers are the norm and moms can make parenting choices without judgement. When she’s not chasing her 18, 14 and 11-year old kids around, you might find her checking out the latest gadgets, organizing something (again) or exercising in the fresh air. Read More »
