Fuzzibunz XS/Newborn Hook & Loop Diaper Review

Jun 2,2011 / By Maria / 3 Comments

I really like my medium Fuzzibunz Perfect Size Diaper and an XS/newborn version was on my wish list (for if I ever get to cloth diaper a newborn, LOL. Don’t judge me, you love fluff too – hee hee.) They retail for about $15.95, so too much for me to spend on the baby I don’t have.

Kelly’s Closet (affiliate link) now exclusively carries Fuzzibunz Perfect Size Diapers with Hook & Loop closures. There’s no information about them on the Fuzzibunz site that I can find, and I really never heard much about them. However, the $9.50 price tag for the newborn size, plus the fact that it’s a hook & loop pocket diaper (my favorite) had me intrigued. When Kelly’s Closet ran a limited time coupon code plus free shipping with no minimum, I jumped. I ended up getting one for 8 dollars and change!

Naturally, it’s tiny and adorable, but I have yet to meet a newborn diaper I didn’t think was adorable!

The hook and loop, Velcro or whatever you want to call it, isn’t like most diapers (with the hook and loop you can actually see.) It looks more like some Carter’s bibs we have. Hard to describe, but if you have a bib with it, you will know what I mean. It almost just feels like a square of rough plastic. The whole front portion of the diaper is made of fuzzy fabric that the tabs will grip onto (and boy do they grip.)

The leg elastic looks like other Fuzzibunz diapers and seems like it would be gentle on little legs.

I puffy heart pocket diapers, even for newborn diapers. I didn’t think the pocket was too tiny/narrow to stuff, but I do have fairly small hands. The diaper comes with one microfiber insert that’s just the right size.

I didn’t see anything that jumped out at me screaming “Look here! We’re the laundry tabs!!” So, I tried to just kind of fold then over onto the fuzzy fabric on the wings. It worked OK enough I suppose, but didn’t stay through the wash. Since there really isn’t any information out there on these, I wasn’t able to find a “how-to” for the tabs!

I tried just looping the tabs around with the diaper inside out instead. That will work I suppose!

Above I’ve compared the XS to my Fuzzibunz One-Size Diaper as tight/small as I could. Not on any particular size setting, just as tight as I could pull the elastic!

Then I measured it both folded and stretched.

Since I don’t have a real baby, I used a stuffed one to model. Here he is in a newborn disposable, so you can compare the size to the Fuzzibunz.

Obviously, this review is incomplete since I don’t have a newborn, but I think it fits well even on the bear! My size medium perfect size diaper is one that I reach for for car rides etc. because I know it fits well and won’t leak, so I expect the same performance from this one (though a baby’s size and shape matters in what diaper works of course.)

However, I wouldn’t buy more of these unless the closures and laundry tabs were improved. My benchmmark is still always the Bumgenius 4.0 hook & loop! I sure do wish they would make a sized pocket diaper with the 4.0 H&L. Hint Hint. I know they are still making the XS AIOs, but I strongly prefer the 4.0 style velcro, and being able to remove the insert to launder it!

FTC compliance: This post is not endorsed, sponsored or approved by any cloth diaper manufacturer or retailer. I was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own. I purchased this item with a coupon code available to the general public, and paid the same price as any other shopper. This post contains an affiliate link, as labeled.

Tweet

0

Bumgenius Cloth Diaper Giveaway U.S./Canada (CLOSED 6/10)

May 31,2011 / By Maria / 33 Comments

As you may know, I started a new Facebook page for Change-Diapers.com. The Change-Diapers.com vs Fitteds and Pockets and Snappis, oh my! seemed too confusing, and I wasn’t able to change the name of the Facebook page. So, the new page is exactly the same, only now you can use @Change-Diapers.com to tag me! Unfortunately, I had about 1,300 “likers” on the old page, and only 523 on the new page.

I’ve been promising a self-sponsored giveaway to ~~bribe~~ encourage people to follow me to the new page, and to thank those who already have. I really haven’t received a whole lot of feedback on what I should give away, and the suggestions I did get were kind of all over the place!

Last night I finally decided that Bumgenius pocket diapers were really the start of this blog, since I started my stash with just 3 diapers, shortly followed by three more. They’re not only what got me hooked on cloth, but they are really still my favorites, especially after the Bumgenius 3.0 vs 4.0 improvements and experiencing the great Bumgenius warranty.

So, that’s what I’m giving away this time!!

I am sure I will do another self-sponsored giveaway in the future, so if there’s something you want to win, or something that you’d like me to review, let me know!

Giveaway: One winner will get their choice of a Bumgenius 4.0 one-size pocket diaper, a Bumgenius Elemental Organic AIO or a Bumgenius 3.0 XS/Newborn AIO (for those who wanted a newborn diaper!) Winnner chooses color/print and closure where applicable. ARV $12.95-$26.95 depending on winnner’s choices.

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I love comments (great way to remind yourself you entered) but comments do not count as entries. One entry per person please (not per day.) If other members of your household enter, I ask that they enter for themselves and that you do not enter on anyone else’s behalf.

Mandatory entries include your name and email address. You may receive a bonus entry if you “like” The NEW Change-Diapers.com Fan Page. Please remember that this is a new page. Make sure you “like” the NEW page and NOT the old page. There are still 1,221 people who haven’t moved over to the new page!

I will accept entries until Friday, June 10th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. Eastern. I will select a winner using random.org’s true random number generator and notify him/her by email. Winner has 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen. View my giveaway rules page for complete details. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada.

# of entries received as of giveaway close: 647

Loading…

FTC compliance: This giveaway is not endorsed, sponsored or approved by any cloth diaper manufacturer or retailer. I was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

Disclosure: This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, nor associated with Facebook. By entering, you release Facebook from any responsibility and understand that the information entered on this form will not be disclosed to Facebook.

0

Kissaluvs Kissa’s Pocket Training Pants Review

May 25,2011 / By Maria / 27 Comments

The last mystery product from Kissaluvs is training pants, as readers had guessed!

They will be available in a 2T (20-32 lbs) and a 3T (28-40 lbs.)

They have two snap settings on each side and are easy to pull up and down without unsnapping.

The inner is what made me say “oohhhhh!!” when I opened the package. The dinos are so darn cute!! The inner is 100% cotton flannel, so a toddler will feel the wetness of an accident.

The Kissa’s training pants are pocket trainers, so you can stuff them to customize the absorbency.

The training pant has a 2-layer microfiber insert sewn in, so it can be used as is (this is the trainer pictured inside out.)

The trainer is quite trim and a little narrow through the crotch, but I was able to stuff a narrower full-size insert in the pocket.

Above is the 2T trainer I received, compared to the Kissaluvs Marvels AIO on the large setting. My son is 2 years old and 23 pounds and still wears the medium setting of the Marvels AIO and other one-size diapers, so he could really use a bit smaller size in the trainer.

The 2T trainer was really easy to pull on and seemed to fit well, but for a great fit, we’d need it to be a little more snug at the legs (he ended up sagging a bit.) My son is rather unusual though; he is just now on the growth charts at 2 years old, and still wears mostly 24 month clothing.

The trainers will be available in lagoon blue, chocolate (what I reviewed) or gold with the dino inner, and white with a cycle print inner. They will be available starting June 15th with an MSRP of $14.95, but they will have an introductory price of just $12.95 until the end of June!

I’d say the sewn in soaker is enough to catch an accident, but you’d need to add an insert to hold more than that. I think they are really a great value since they are available in larger sizes and can be used as a pocket diaper or trainer. You can buy them for a baby who is perhaps on the cusp of learning to use the potty and use them as a pocket diaper first, a trainer later. This is especially great since there aren’t that many diapers available to fit kids who outgrow large cloth diapers. Of course, I haven’t seen/measured a 3T but since the 2T is about the same size as a large diaper, I think it’s safe to assume the 3T is larger. 🙂 2013 update: See the 3T & both on my 4.5 year old in my updated Kissaluvs trainers review.

FTC compliance: I received the pictured item at no cost in order to review it. I was not otherwise compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

0

Kissaluvs Kissa’s Newborn AIO Cloth Diaper Review & Giveaway – 3 Winners (CLOSED 5/29)

May 22,2011 / By Maria / 20 Comments

You may have already guessed that the second Kissaluvs product I have to share with you is a newborn diaper!

Like the popular Kissa’s Size 0 Cotton Fleece Fitted, it has an umbilical cord snap down, and can fit babies from 5-15 pounds.

They look quite similar in fact!

Here is the newborn diaper compared to the Kissaluvs Marvels AIO on the small setting:

Measured folded with the umbilical snap down snapped and unsnapped, then stretched:

The brand new newborn diaper is an all-in-one style, with a sewn in 2-layer microfiber soaker, stay-dry fleece inner, and a PUL outer, so you don’t need a cover!

I called in my usual newborn diaper model to help me with this mystery product reveal! I’ve also pictured him in a size newborn disposable diaper so you can see how the Kissaluvs compares.

The Kissa’s Newborn Diapers are made in the USA, and will be available on June 10th, 2011. They will be available in White or Lagoon blue with white inners, as well as spring green and chocolate with yellow inners. The MSRP per diaper is $14.95.

See this on my newborn.

Giveaway: Kissaluvs is offering three of my readers each one Kissa’s newborn diaper! (ARV $14.95 each.) You could be one of the first to own one!

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I love comments (great way to remind yourself you entered) but comments do not count as entries.

Mandatory entries include your name, email address and what other Kissaluvs product you’d like to try. You may receive a bonus entry if you “like” The Kissaluvs Fan Page and/or follow Kissaluvs on Twitter.

I will accept entries until Sunday, May 29th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. Eastern. I will select a winner using random.org’s true random number generator and notify him/her by email. Winners have 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen. View my giveaway rules page for complete details. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.
# of entries received as of giveaway close: 461

Loading…

FTC compliance: I received the pictured item at no cost in order to review it. I was not otherwise compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

Disclosure: This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, nor associated with Facebook. By entering, you release Facebook from any responsibility and understand that the information entered on this form will not be disclosed to Facebook.

0

Real Nappies Cloth Diapers & Covers/Wraps Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 5/26)

May 19,2011 / By Maria / 19 Comments

Real Nappies makes quality cloth diapers and covers, swim diapers, training pants and accessories at affordable prices.

I received the Real Nappies “Top up Pack” to review. The top up pack retails for $39 and contains 6 cloth diapers (100% Indian cotton prefolds, 6 diapers retail for $19.99-$29.99 separately, depending on size) and 2 snug wraps. The wraps in the packages are available in white only, but sold separately for $12 each, you can get them in red, blue or pink!

The diapers and covers come in 4 sizes. Newborn (6-13 lb), Infant (11-20 lb), Crawler (17-30 lb) and Toddler (29-40+ lb.) Even though my son is almost two, I chose the crawler size based on weight.

As I expected, the prefolds shrunk a good bit in length after washing & drying (before on left, after on right.)

They did not shrink noticeably in width.

Cloth diapers (no matter what kind) look so pretty stacked up after washing!

The snug wraps are high quality PUL, and you can reuse them for several diaper changes.

They do have laundry tabs for the Velcro closures, but I do wish they were a little bit bigger!

The covers have gentle (but effective) elastic at the rear and legs.

Here is the crawler size measured both folded and stretched. The elastic isn’t super tight, so it doesn’t have tons of stretch.

There is a flap of PUL at the front of the diaper:

Though it seems to be calling out to have the prefold tucked under it, don’t do it! The flap is there to prevent any wicking through where the Velcro strip is sewn on.

To use the system, simply fold the prefold and place it in the cover. The guide included with the pack includes tips on how to best fold for boys, girls etc. I was thinking it was going to look really bulky the way I folded it, but it didn’t!

Here’s the crawler size on my 22ish pound almost 2-year old:

I think it fit him quite well, and the prefold was very absorbent! (They also sell boosters to make them work better at night!)

Real Nappies has tons of packages available, from a $15 intro pack (1 cover & 1 prefold) to a $499 birth to potty pack. For $69, you can get 12 diapers, 3 covers and 100 liners in the Essentials Pack. That would get you in cloth full time (though you would be washing a lot!) for about the same cost as a month of disposables!

Definitely note that even though these are affordable, Real Nappies has a Two-Child Guarantee. They guarantee that you’ll be able to use Real Nappies Cloth Diapers and Snug Wraps for at least two children, and will repair or replace a diaper or cover that fails before your second child outgrows it! Now of course, there are caveats (click the link to read all the details) and in order for the guarantee to apply, you have to wash them no more often than every two days, using at least the minimum recommended # of diapers. So, you can’t wash them 2 times a day (like I did with my first 6 diapers) and have them replaced.

Giveaway: Real Nappies is offering one reader an intro pack in his/her choice of size (ARV $15.00.)

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I love comments (great way to remind yourself you entered) but comments do not count as entries.

Mandatory entries include your name, email address and what size Real Nappies you would need. You may receive a bonus entry if you “like” The Real Nappies USA page . They are giving away a $150 prize pack when they reach 1,000 fans!

I will accept entries until Thursday, May 26th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. Eastern. I will select a winner using random.org’s true random number generator and notify him/her by email. Winner has 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen. View my giveaway rules page for complete details. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.

# of entries received as of giveaway close: 302

Loading…

FTC compliance: I received the pictured items at no cost in order to review them. I was not otherwise compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

Disclosure: This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, nor associated with Facebook. By entering, you release Facebook from any responsibility and understand that the information entered on this form will not be disclosed to Facebook.

0

3