Itti Bitti’s Limited Edition Carnivale Print Cloth Diaper / Great Customer Service

Jan 21,2012 / By Maria / 4 Comments

In March, I posted my Itti Bitti Tutto review. If you’re curious about Itti Bitti Diapers, take a look at that review. I have tons of pictures, plus a video showing how to use the soakers. Anyway, I went to use the diaper a few months ago, and one of the snaps was missing.

I was so confused by what I was seeing. I felt for the snaps a few times before I even actually looked at it, LOL. It looks like what happened was the “cap” part of the snap came off, and the other side then stayed snapped into the front panel of the diaper.

I was definitely not expecting a new diaper (I mean, I didn’t pay for the diaper in the first place!), but I did contact Itti Bitti to let them know what happened. After all, a company can’t address a problem if they don’t know anyone is having it.

I received a response to my email, followed by a new diaper in my mailbox lickety split!

Itti Bitti sent me one of their limited edition print diapers in the Carnivale print. They have a zebra print too (so cute) and all are the same super soft minky we love. They also have two new products, the minkee blankees and luxury change mats, to match the new diaper prints. The limited edition products will only be available until stock is exhausted, so if there’s one you like, grab it now!

FTC compliance: I received the pictured item as a warranty replacement for an item I originally received at no cost for review purposes (whew, that was a mouthful!) I was not compensated for, or asked to write this post and all opinions are my own.

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Tiny Tush Elite Mini Newborn Pocket Cloth Diaper Review

Jan 18,2012 / By Maria / 6 Comments

I’ve previously reviewed the Tiny Tush Elite pocket diaper, and also received a snap version when I participated in their print reveal. The Tiny Tush Elite Mini Pocket Diaper came highly recommended by one of my favorite retailers, so I wanted to give it a try. The Tiny Tush is estimated to fit babies 7-35 lbs, and the mini fits 4-15 lbs.

It really does look like a mini version of the one-size (closures, laundry tabs, elastic, pocket, stay-dry inner) and I’m a major sucker for “mini” anything. Oh em gee, a mini ketchup bottle! Squee! LOL I wish they had made it a bit narrower through the crotch though for a trimmer fit on little babies.

The mini one-size has an insert that is like a tiny, thin “baby” microfiber towel. Like a microfiber washcloth.

Here is the mini one size compared to the one-size, both on their smallest settings.

I feel the largest setting of the mini is pretty equal to the next-to-smallest (infant/small) of the one-size diaper’s 4 settings:

Here is the mini one-size on the XS setting measured folded and stretched:

Small:

Medium:

Large:

Again, I know I have my real baby now 🙂 but so my reviews are consistent, here’s my version 1 “model” in a preemie disposable compared to the XS Tiny Tush mini:

Newborn disposable vs Tiny Tush mini, small setting:

Size 1 disposable vs Tiny Tush mini size medium:

I liked the concept and look of this diaper, and I was hopeful since it came so highly recommended. It’s also available in 12 great colors plus white, although the retailer I purchased from only had a few. Unfortunately it just didn’t fit my little guy very well, and the insert wasn’t absorbent enough.

Here he is at less than a week old, and about 6 lbs 5 oz (you may have seen this photo last week in my post about my newborn cloth diaper experience):

I imagine that when my son is a little bit bigger, I might like this diaper a lot (with a different insert,) but for now I just think it’s too bulky & ill-fitting. We were also not able to do diapers over the cord stump like the recommending party, since it let the area stay too damp, despite stay dry inners and frequent changing. Update-fits much better at 8-9 weeks old, and works with a newborn microfiber insert and organic doubler.

It goes to show that just because someone else did or didn’t like a diaper, it doesn’t mean the same will be true for you!

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

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Swaddlebees Newborn Simplex Cloth Diaper Review

Jan 17,2012 / By Maria / 4 Comments

I snagged a Swaddlebees Simplex Newborn AIO during their Black Friday turkey hunt (hunt for turkeys and get a special deal or coupon each day.)

The diapers retail for $16.95 each, which I think is on the higher side for a newborn diaper.

The diaper has two snaps on each wing, and the closure is a wee bit awkward when you’re closing it tightly with the cord snap down snapped.

The soaker is half sewn in, and the rest actually tucks into the pocket (I suppose this would be considered a “tongue” soaker.) This is my least favorite type of AIO, personally. True that it gets a bit cleaner and dries faster than a sewn in soaker, but if you still have to do the work of stuffing, why not do a pocket diaper & have the freedom to change the soaker out entirely and/or treat it separately?

Here I’ve measured it folded and stretched:

Now, I know my “real” diaper “model” is here, but just for consistency in my reviews, here’s my previous “model” in preemie and newborn disposables, compared to the simplex:

Here’s my little guy at less than a week old and about 6 lb 5 oz (you may have already seen these photos in my post about my one-month update on newborn cloth.)

I did not care for this diaper. The birdseye inner/soaker and the outer both reminded me a lot of the Kushies diapers. I did like that it came down pretty low to stay under the umbilical cord stump, but it was hard to make sure the soaker didn’t stick out the back. If the diapers were half the price, I’d feel differently (of course this is totally my opinion!! You may love these!)

FTC compliance: I purchased this diaper at a discount available to anyone. I was not asked to write, nor was I compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

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Newborn Cloth Diapers – My Opinions After a Month

Jan 11,2012 / By Maria / 99 Comments

Post and linked posts may contain affiliate links. There’s a picture of my real model next to my previous model. 🙂 You have probably seen my reviews of newborn diapers that I did without a baby while I was expecting my son (and I think maybe even a few before!) If you’re ever looking for one, don’t forget about my review archive.

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Little Lemon Tree Pocket Diaper Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 1/11) U.S./Canada

Jan 4,2012 / By Maria / 8 Comments

Little Lemon Tree one-size pocket diapers are designed to fit babies from 8-30 pounds.

The snap closures have 5 waist/hip settings, and there are 3 rise settings to offer a custom fit for your baby.

The diapers have a PUL outer and stay-dry suedecloth inner. You can stuff the pocket with microfiber or bamboo inserts, both available from Little Lemon Tree.