Babykicks 3G Pocket Diaper Review & Giveaway / Comparison To Bumboo Pocket (CLOSED 3/15)

Mar 8,2011 / By Maria / 25 Comments

I posted my Babykicks Bumboo pocket diaper review about 9 months ago, and I was curious about how they compared to the new Babykicks 3G pocket diaper. I purchased several with a CSN gift card to both compare and review, and to give away and donate!

I like the Bumboo pocket, but the 3G has minor changes that make me like it even more. They still retail for $18.50. One noticeable change is the addition of the newborn snaps.

The newborn snaps are two male snaps on the wing, next to the closure snaps (this is a side snapping diaper.) It took me some hunting to figure out how to use them, so I actually made a video demonstrating how, in addition to photos below.

If you don’t care to watch videos (or if you’re “NAK” like I often am, LOL) here is a photo demo:

First, you fold the pocket into itself:

Then bring the tab with the newborn snaps over the front.

Then, you fold the other tab over to snap it to the newborn snaps.

fold other tab & attach to newborn snaps

This is a side snapping diaper, but when you’re using the diaper on the newborn setting, you snap the tabs to each other. They do not actually attach to the rest of the diaper at all. Since the newborn setting is for new babies (a week or two old) they aren’t exactly mobile, and the pressure will hold the diaper in place.

It really gets very tiny! The inner of the diaper is quite absorbent, and you should be able to use it for a brand new baby without an insert, though you can also fold the insert and stuff the diaper if you wish.

Like the Bumboo pocket, the 3G has 4 size settings via a snap down rise. Above is the smallest setting. Babykicks estimates the diaper will fit 7-40 pounds, but I’m not sure if they consider the sizes XS-L or S-XL. I’m referring to them as XS-L based on the size compared to other diapers I have.

Here’s another video comparing the two diapers, and pointing out the differences between them. I’m also doing the same in photos below.

It’s difficult to show in photos or videos, but the 3G has a slightly wider pocket than the Bumboo. In all the photos below, the Bumboo pocket is in white and the 3G is in blue.

The front panel of the 3G is also a bit wider, and the tabs/wings are slightly narrower.

The 3G is also a little bit narrower through the crotch for a trimmer fit.

The wing and front size changes give a bit more leg room on the largest setting.

I love the wider pocket, and I love the new insert. The Bumboo pocket came with a medium Joey Bunz insert, which is contoured on both ends. The 3G comes with a new one-size Joey Bunz, which is tapered on one end, and also has lines to guide you in folding it down.

My old insert is a funny color because it was accidentally thrown in with a load of microfiber inserts and bleach. Oops!

I think the tapered insert fits much better in the pocket, and the front of the diaper is much smoother on smaller settings. I had a hard time getting the Bumboo insert in there just right, and I had tried putting the folded portion of the insert both in the front and the back without great results. Stuffing the 3G with the contoured portion in the back, then folding the tapered portion in front (this is a front opening pocket) seems to work very well.

The Bumboo pocket only came in white with multicolored snaps. The 3G comes in Azure (blue), Poppy (red), Meadow (green) and also the white with multicolored snaps. They both still have the 4 rise and snap settings, natural fiber inner with fleece around the edges (to prevent wicking) and the fleece gussets.

As always, my measurements are not an exact science, but just to give you an idea.

Extra small folded and stretched:

Small:

Medium:

Large:

I had been putting my son in the Bumboo on the large setting, since the insert fit better that way, but he really needs the medium. Here he is in the 3G on the medium setting. He is 21 months old and weighs about 21 pounds.

Here he is in the Bumboo pocket (medium setting) on the same day:

babykicks bumboo pocket medium 21 lb baby

See this on my newborn.

Giveaway: One entrant will receive one Babykicks 3G Pocket diaper in his/her choice of color (ARV $18.50.) The rest of the diapers will be sent to The Cloth Diaper Foundation!

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 and email address.

I will accept entries until Tuesday, March 15th, 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.

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Itti Bitti – Bitti d’Lish AIO & Bitti Tutto O/S Diapers Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 3/8)

Mar 1,2011 / By Maria / 21 Comments

Itti Bitti is an Australian company, but their diapers are coming to the U.S. in March 2011. I was able to try the Bitti d’Lish sized AIO and the Bitti Tutto One Size AI2.

I chose the Bitti d’lish in the size large. The small fits 8-16 lbs, medium 14-26 lb and large 23-37 lb. My son is only about 21 lbs at 21 months, but I chose the large since he was pretty close to the size cut off, and because the Itti Bitti diapers tend to fit in a more low-rise style.

The bitti d’lish has snap closures, with an overlap to fit smaller babies.

It has a sewn in soaker as well as snaps to allow you to add a mini soaker. The mini soaker is not included with the diaper, but you will see it in the Bitti Tutto review.

In addition to the absorbency sewn within the diaper, there is a sewn in flap soaker (this is where you add the booster)

Since they are designed to fit with a lower rise, they are a bit smaller than other large diapers I’ve used. here it is measured folded and stretched:

It fits well on my son, but I am glad I went with the large and not the medium, since I prefer a higher rise diaper.

The minky outer is super soft, and the microfleece inner keeps baby dry.

Even without using an added booster, the diaper was very absorbent, and we had no leaking issues. Itti Bitti suggests that you can expect 3 or more hours of use, though you will need the booster for heavy wetters.

The MSRP of the Bitti d’lish is $18.95

The Bitti Tutto is a one-size diaper, and is quite a bit more expensive at $26.95.

It has a snap closure with overlap, and 4 rise settings. Itti Bitti refers to them as newborn/small, medium, large and extra-large. Since they are lower rise, they seem to fit more like newborn, small, medium and large.

4 rise settings snap closure with overlap

The Bitti Tutto has hip snaps to prevent wing droop on small babies, plus built in covers for when you’re not using them.

The Tutto has an inner gusset that goes around the back and legs, to prevent blowouts.

poop scoop inner gussets and color coded soaker snaps

The diaper comes with three soakers, and has color coded snaps.

The long soaker snaps to the yellow snaps in the back of the diaper, and the shorter soaker snaps to the purple snaps in the front of the diaper.

The diaper came with instructions on how to snap the soakers:

However, I found all the soakers to be rather overwhelming, and it took me a bit to figure it all out. I made a 6 minute video which demonstrates the ways to use the soakers.

Here is the newborn/small setting measured folded and stretched:

On the newborn setting, adjust the length of the long soaker using the blue snaps, then snap to the yellow snaps in the rear of the diaper and tuck it under the gussets.

You may also use the shorter soaker snapped to the purple snaps in the front of the diaper, attaching the doubler underneath with the red snaps.

Medium setting:

For the medium-extra large settings, you can use the long soaker (snapped to yellow in the back) adjusted to the proper length (using the blue snaps.) When you attach the doubler (using the red snaps) there is an additional blue snap to replace the one the doubler covers.

You can also use both the long soaker in back and the short soaker in front.

You can reverse the soakers to get more absorbency up front for boys. The soakers are much easier than they seem, and I definitely recommend watching the video above!

Large setting:

Extra large setting:

I put my 21ish pound, 21 month old son in the large setting with all 3 doublers (long in front, short in back.)

Though it fits well, he could definitely still wear the medium as well, it would just sit a little lower.

Itti Bitti diapers come in an amazing rainbow of colors, are super soft minky, fit well and absorb like crazy. There’s definitely a learning curve to the soakers, but it’s so simple once I got over my initial fear of all the soakers!

Giveaway: Itti Bitti is offering one of my readers a bitti d’lish in their choice of size and a Bitti Tutto. Itti Bitti will choose gender neutral colors for the winner. (ARV $45.90.)

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 Itti Bitti product you are most interested in. Bonus entries are available if you “like” Itti Bitti on Facebook and/or follow Itti Bitti on Twitter and/or subscribe to the ChangeDiapers YouTube Channel. You must be sure you do what you say you did. You cannot win if you didn’t.

I will accept entries until Tuesday, March 8th, 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 March 8th at 8:18 P.M.: 306

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Side by Side Comparison Review of the GoGreen Pocket Diaper / Go Green Champ Pocket Diaper & Giveaway (CLOSED 2/15)

Feb 8,2011 / By Maria / 7 Comments

I have posted both a GoGreen Champ Pocket Diaper review and a GoGreen standard pocket diaper review. This is a side-by-side comparison to point out the differences between the two.

The champ has 4 rise settings to the standard diaper’s 3, allowing it to fit smaller babies.

The champ has two rows of color coded snap closures, while the standard diaper has a triangular snap pattern. They also have a slightly different tab shape.

The champ has both a front and rear pocket opening; the standard diaper has a rear opening only.

The champ comes with two full size inserts, and has a snap inside the pocket to hold the inserts in place. The standard diaper comes with just one insert, and doesn’t have the snap in feature.

The champ also has double leg gussets to help contain messes.

hip snap exposed same size as champ if snapped

The diapers are very similar in size, though the standard diaper can become slightly wider than the champ if you do not fasten all of the snaps.

The small settings are also very much the same, though the GoGreen Champ of course has an additional extra-small setting.

The standard diapers retail for $7.99 (on sale) to $9.99, while the champs retail for $14.95. They are both a great value (both worked well for us!) and are available at http://www.gogreenpocketdiapers.com/. While they are inexpensive diapers, they aren’t “cheap” diapers and GoGreen owner Leah is constantly working to make them even better.

Giveaway: I have a new ~~champ noir~~ ~~(just like the champ I reviewed) to send to one reader.~~

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. Leaving a comment on the post is a great reminder to yourself that you entered, but comments don’t count as entries.

This will be an easy one, mandatory entries just include name and email address. You may receive a bonus entry if you follow this blog. You choose how you prefer to stay updated on new posts, including Google Friend connect, ~~RSS, email subscription, “liking”~~ ~~me on Facebook~~ ~~or following~~ ~~me on Twitter. I’d love for you to “follow me” everywhere, but you receive only one bonus entry. Just let me know which method you’ve chosen.~~

I will accept entries until Tuesday, February 15th, 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 February 15th at giveaway close: 250

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GoGreen Standard Pocket Diaper Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 2/8)

Feb 1,2011 / By Maria / 9 Comments

You may have seen my GoGreen Champ Pocket Diaper review a few weeks ago. Now I’ve had the opportunity to review a standard Go Green Pocket Diaper as well. If you missed out on the last champ giveaway, don’t worry. Next week I’ll be doing a side by side comparison of the champ and standard diaper, along with another champ giveaway!

I received the ‘lil punk print, and while I didn’t choose it, Leah couldn’t have picked a better print for me. I like the edgy style, but I’m a little baffled by what it’s actually supposed to say.

The standard diapers have a triangular snap pattern like the Fuzzibunz one size, allowing you to adjust the waist and leg size.

When I first started cloth diapering, I was a little intimidated by this. Now, I snap the bottom snap, then the inner waist snap, followed by the outer waist snap, and I have no trouble.

The GoGreen pocket diaper has snap overlaps, is one size via 3 snap down rise settings, and has a rear pocket opening. It includes one, full size microfiber insert.

The small setting (folded and stretched):

Medium:

Large:

My son is about 21 pounds and wears the medium setting.

It fit well and we didn’t have any leaks, though the inner wanted to peek out of the front. The diapers sell for $7.99-$9.99 at http://www.gogreenpocketdiapers.com/, and are a great value.

Giveaway: GoGreen is offering one reader a standard pocket diaper in their choice of boy, girl or gender neutral color.

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I love comments, but comments do not count as entries.

~~Mandatory entries include name, email address and your favorite~~ ~~GoGreen~~ ~~product/print/color. You can receive a bonus entry if you “like”~~ ~~GoGreen Pocket Diapers on Facebook. Receive another bonus entry if you follow~~ ~~GoGreen Diapers on Twitter~~.

I will accept entries until Tuesday, February 8th, 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.: 305

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Heartland Dreams One Size Pocket Diaper (Tester) Review!

Jan 27,2011 / By Maria / 5 Comments

I’ve had my Heartland Dreams Fitted for about 10 months. Fitteds aren’t my favorite, but Heartland Dreams (HD from here on out for lazy me) were recommended to me as an very absorbent fitted, and I turned to fitteds and wool when my son was a night time super soaker!

As it turns out, HD aren’t just absorbent, they are incredibly well made as well. I love a lot of work at home mom (WAHM) made diapers, but HD are amazing.

I found out that Heartland Dreams was working on a one-size pocket diaper (my favorite!), and I got a little excited. I put myself in the running to be a tester, and crossed my fingers and toes. For those who aren’t familiar with “testers,” usually a diaper maker will try their diapers on their own children, and babies that belong to their friends and family, then make tweaks to their pattern. Prior to selling for the first time, trying a new pattern, style or making tweaks to an existing one, they usually want them tested on lots of different age, size and shape babies.

If someone is brand new to making diapers, they may offer the tester diapers free for the cost of shipping, or the cost of shipping + materials. Prices vary based on where they are in the testing phase, and typically when a known diaper maker is just tweaking a product they’ve been selling, testers may just receive a small discount, or coupon for their next order, in exchange for their feedback.

I was excited when I found out I was one of 6 randomly chosen testers! We didn’t get to choose our colors, but I actually received the diaper that I liked best out of the pre-made tester diapers.

Heartland Dreams is great to test for because she is truly looking for feedback, including constructive criticism. She’s not just looking for pats on the back about how great her diapers are (even though they are.)

The pocket diapers are one-size via a snap down rise, and have a 4th setting to fit extra-small babies. I do not know the estimated weight range for these diapers. Rather than just arbitrarily say they fit 8-35 lbs (or whatever) Tina will probably compile tester feedback to set the estimated weight range.

1 row snap closures, 2 ea wing w/overlap

The diaper has snap closures, one row of snaps with 2 snaps on each wing, and two snap overlaps.

The stay dry inner is buttery soft, and has stayed soft after several washes.

The pocket opening is in the front of the diaper, and there is a flap to completely cover the insert, and prevent wicking.

I received both an organic insert and a microfiber insert (which are both made by HD). The organic insert is super soft, and is pre-washed three times, so you can use it right away (it will continue to gain absorbency as you wash it.)

The microfiber insert has snaps to adjust the size and keep it secure. I love this! Not many diapers have this feature, which makes it much easier to stuff the diaper.

When I was taking pictures of this diaper, my husband said “someone MADE that?!” OK, I’m quoting, but paraphrasing a little. He might have said “THAT’s homeMADE?” In any case, it was said in an incredulous tone!

I’m pretty sure Tina isn’t a robot or a machine (LOL) but her stitching is so even and neat, it puts most commercially made diapers to shame. The first two pictures are of stitching along elastic, so any unevenness is because the elastic is gathered. I couldn’t keep it stretched and take a picture at the same time. A third hand would come in very handy at times like these. Har har.

Here’s the diaper on the smallest (extra-small) setting both folded and stretched:

Small:

Medium:

Large:

My son is around 21 pounds, and wears the medium setting of most one-size diapers, so that’s what I put on him. I tried it with the microfiber insert first.

The diaper is cut with an intentionally narrow crotch, so it’s very trim. This is of course one reason Tina was testing the diaper, to make sure it still provided enough coverage for larger babies.

Even with the organic insert, it was still very trim, and also very absorbent. Some people say they don’t have to unstuff their pocket diapers before washing. For me, they just end up bunched up at the bottom of the diaper, unless they have openings on both ends. So, when Tina asked testers to indicate if the insert would agitate out in the wash, either as is, or with the flap flipped up, I tried it just to humor her. To my surprise, both inserts agitated out completely without unstuffing!

Prices haven’t been set for the diapers and inserts yet, that’s another reason for diaper testing, so the testers can give feedback on what they think a fair price would be.

FTC compliance: I paid the normal tester price for this diaper, I was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

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Babykicks 3G Pocket Diaper Review & Giveaway / Comparison To Bumboo Pocket (CLOSED 3/15)

Itti Bitti – Bitti d’Lish AIO & Bitti Tutto O/S Diapers Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 3/8)

Side by Side Comparison Review of the GoGreen Pocket Diaper / Go Green Champ Pocket Diaper & Giveaway (CLOSED 2/15)

GoGreen Standard Pocket Diaper Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 2/8)

Heartland Dreams One Size Pocket Diaper (Tester) Review!

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