@DriLineBaby Semi-Fitted #Clothdiapers Review
I recently purchased several Dri-Line Baby diapers, including their September special, which is a medium semi-fitted diaper for $4.
I recently purchased several Dri-Line Baby diapers, including their September special, which is a medium semi-fitted diaper for $4.
The Joyful Giraffe sells cloth diapers, accessories and much more, including natural products for mom, baby and home.
Dri-Line has been manufacturing products in Canada for the healthcare industry, for 22 years. Their Dri-Line Baby product line is also made in Canada, and includes cloth diapers, diaper covers and accessories.
I received three products to try. I took nice pictures of everything brand new & in their packages, then my memory card croaked! So all of these pictures were taken after washing.
The bib’s a little big! I’m not sure if he was eating it, or getting ready to rob me. Hee-hee!
The hooded towel is terry on one side & flannelette on the other, and has a snap to keep it on baby.
Nothing’s cuter than a clean, snuggly baby!
You can find the hooded towel at Thanks Mama for $19.99.
The Bamboo Baby AIO is part of the Bamboo Baby line. The standard “one size” fits anywhere from 7 or 8 to 30-34 pounds, depending on the baby’s size and shape. You can choose snaps or hook & loop, and there are several colors available. A toddler size is available in white only and fits 25-45 lbs.
Even the hook & loop version features a hip snap to prevent wing droop.
The diaper has a PUL outer (the outer is made in the USA), is lined with soft rayon from bamboo fleece, and has a 3 layer rayon/bamboo fleece flap soaker that is sewn in the back.
The diaper also has front elastic and 3 rise settings.
Here is the small setting measured folded and stretched (this is, of course, approximate-not exact!)
Medium:
Large:
My older son is about 2 years & 10 months old, and 29-30ish pounds. Many “one-size” diapers are starting to get rather low-rise on him, but the large fits him well.
The small setting fits my younger son well. He was just under 4 months old in this picture, and I’m guessing his weight at 13 pounds (I’ll update after his checkup!) The soaker was perfect to double over right in the wet zone since he’s such a heavy wetter.
Bamboo is very soft and absorbent, though like other bamboo diapers I have, it became a bit stiff after line drying. A quick tumble in the dryer & it was soft again.
You can find a variety of Dri-Line Baby products at Thanks Mama, including the Bamboo Baby AIO. You can find the diapers at Everything Birth as well. The MSRP per diaper is $18-22.
Dri-Line is accepting wholesale applications, so let your favorite retailer know that you’d like to see them carry Bamboo baby and/or Dri-Line Baby products! You can also connect with Dri-Line Baby on Facebook.
FTC compliance: I received product samples for review purposes. I was not otherwise compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.
Victoria began Canadian Wooly Snowballz when she was frustrated by the amount of time that it took for her cloth diapers to dry and was worried about what chemicals were being released by the plastic dryer balls she was using.
Why wool dryer balls?
The dryer balls bounce around, separating your laundry and cutting down on dry time. There are no chemicals like with dryer sheets and no residue to hurt your diapers. You simply put 3 or more in with wet clothes, and be sure to check your laundry early, since they will cut down on drying time!
I received three dryer balls in the natural color. They are really pretty, which is weird to say about something that’s supposed to be utilitarian (and I chose the natural, the colors are even prettier!)
I’ve used them in every load of laundry since I’ve received them (several weeks x at least 10+ loads per week.) Over time they may become “fuzzy” which doesn’t affect their performance, but you can use a sweater shaver if it bothers you!
You may be curious about how noisy they are. They are supposed to be quieter than plastic dryer balls, but I’ve never used those. I took two short videos.
First is the dryer balls with a very small load of laundry (about 12-15 cloth diaper inserts only.)
Next I used them in a regular sized load of laundry.
They are a little loud with the tiny load of laundry, but in the larger load you just hear an occasional thump!
I want to get a few more (the more you use, the more they cut down your dry time) and see if cutting a few hours of dryer use per week out will lower my electric bill!
Receive 10% off your entire Wooly Snowballz order with coupon code CD10OFF (expires November 30th, 2011.)
Giveaway: One winner will receive three wool dryer balls in his/her choice of brown with cream accents, cream with brown accents, cream, or multi-colored (ARV $20.) Entries go in the Rafflecopter form.
I posted my AMP One-Size Duo Diaper review a year ago, and it’s still in my regular rotation. It fits well, and the super-absorbent insert means it’s one I grab for first thing in the morning, when I know the diaper has to make it to drop my daughter off at school and back!
Just like the one-size duo diaper I have (which fits 7-38 lb via a snap down rise), the sized duo diaper is Canadian made, can be used as a pocket or all-in-two, has a super soft fleece inner, is available with a bamboo or hemp insert and a comes in a ridiculously huge array of colors. It’s available in small (6-18 lb) and large (15-35 lb.)
Giveaway: AMP Diapers is offering one winner a sized duo diaper in his/her choice of size (small 6-18 lb or large 15-35 lb) and color! ARV $18.95.