Yesterday I releasedThe Cloth Diaper Finder, a database containing 120 cloth diapers that can be searched based on 11 different criteria.
Unlike a Google Search or Online Store drop down menus, The Cloth Diaper Finder lets you pick and choose the features you want in a diaper. You can search based on Price Range, Company (ex. Thirsties), Sizing (One Size, Sized, etc), Diaper Type (AIO, Pocket…), Closure Type (Aplix, Snaps…), Outer Material (PUL, Wool…), Country of Origin, Stuffing Required, Agitates Out (insert removes itself in the wash), Stay Dry (diaper has a stay dry layer like Suedecloth), and WAHM Made.
Let’s say you are looking for a One Size diaper that comes in Snaps and Needs Stuffing but doesn’t need to be unstuffed (agitates out).
Drumroll please…….
You get Smartipants, Kissaluvs Marvel, and Bella Bottom’s Incredibella.
If it is a US made diaper you are looking for, go ahead! Go to Country of Origin and select USA. You can also narrow it down to diapers that are WAHM made, and even filter the diapers into a Price Range.
If you want more Details about a diaper that has come up in your search results, click the Details button and a window will pop up like the one above. Every diaper in this database has every detail imaginable listed. You will also see the MSRP and a Buy Now button. To clarify, I am not a cloth diaper store. The Buy Now button will often send you to different store that sells this diaper in a new window. Many times they are my affiliates and if you purchase through that link I will receive a small percentage (so thank you!). There is also a Read Review link, if it is clickable then I have already reviewed the diaper and you can see the video/read the review in a new window.
Confused by the terminology I use? Please refer to my Terms and Definitions/FAQ page. This page was painstakingly made into a beautiful, readable format by my husband. He added HTML table tags to every entry. I have photos and explanations of nearly every term I reference. As an example, a diaper with Ruffled/gathered elastic on the legs has this definition and photo:
Ruffled/Gathered: This diaper’s elastic is sewn in a way that gathers up or ruffles around the leg.
But Kim, you say, I know there are way more than 120 cloth diapers available?! Where are the rest?
Here is where I say that collecting and entering data for 120 cloth diapers was no walk in the park. I chose to start with the diapers I have used and reviewed because I knew most of the attributes by heart. I do want to add to the database and will be doing so. That is where you come in!
If you make a cloth diaper that is available for sale, or know someone who does, let them know that you can add your diaper by filling out the Add a Diaper form. It won’t be added automatically but I will get it posted as soon as possible for you.
I hope everyone is having as much fun exploring this database as I am. I believe it is going to be a useful tool for current and future cloth diapering parents, and even as a research aid for manufacturers, bloggers, and retailers.
In order to keep this puppy running I am going to be selling premium ads on The Cloth Diaper Finder only. If you are interested in a slot that will be seen by oodles of cloth curious parents fill out this contact form!
