The Mabu Baby Eco-Diaper System is a cloth diaper that was recntly introduced. It has been called the “Wal-mart” diaper since it is currently carried in select locations. While big box stores have carried familiar brands online most have not carried them in the actual store. The Mabu Baby diapers come in kits with 2 Shells and 2 snap in liners, 2 washable pads, 2 disposable pads, and 5 disposable liners. These can be used as hybrid diapers or an All-in-Two. The idea of Wal-Marts carrying cloth diapers is both frightening and exciting. On one hand you are exposing cloth diapers to a new and huge audience. On the other hand you start introducing cloth diapers to the “big business” world which could pose an economic threat to the many WAHM owned retail stores and diaper brands. As always DDL is here to provide an objective review and show you how the diaper works on video. Ease of Use ✩✩ AHH! Maybe I am just inept but the after wash assembly of the Mabu Baby had me wondering if I needed a diaper degree. The way the layers folded into themselves, the fact that you can only put the liner in one way, all of these things took a lot of time to assemble for me. For a newbie to cloth it might be a bit overwhelming. It is hard to explain here but after washing/drying everything looks like a big mess. Even with my trained eye it took me longer than most other diapers. Once the liner is snapped into the shell then you just need to take your insert, bi-fold it, and lay in with the stay dry side facing the baby. Then you are all set to place it on the baby. That part is easy! The Mabu Baby uses hook and loop closures (like velcro) and these mimic the ease of a disposable diaper. The hooks are plastic like and hard and the loops are soft and flat. Those familiar with the GroVia brand will notice that this is virtually identical. The possible problem down the line could be these wearing out or the tabs curling/scratching the baby. Another way they did simplify things is that the sizing mimics that of disposables with the NB,1,2,3/4 options. I can’t attest to how they align though. Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩ I was expecting the price to be lower since it is sold at Wal-Mart for now. It is sill going to save parents money on disposables! You can get the starter kit at participating Wal-Marts for 29.95. For informed cloth diapering families they know that there are some better known brands for sale at the various online diaper stores, but there are many families that are cloth curious who will likely purchased the kit to try after seeing it in store. Performance ✩✩✩✩ Ya know….. this diaper actually worked really really well. I even started using it for my nighttime diaper and used it for both boys. Everett is 14 months and while it would feel heavy each morning it never leaked. Poops were also contained within the entire diaper but the liner never contained the mess without it leaking into the shell. I’m not sure when the liner would really protect the shell from a poop. And with urine you can wipe it clean if desired so the purpose of the liner is only there to be difficult to snap in. Fit ✩✩✩ According to the Size Chart my son Everett would have been a 3/4 based on his weight. When we got our package in the mail we saw how huge the size 3/4 was. Luckily they also sent the Size 2. It fit him great around the waist and even still fit my 3 year old, though it was a close call. This is why a weight based chart is inaccurate since you can be 40 pounds and 2 years old or 4. The height and build make it fit differently. The diapers appeared bulky in between the legs, like it was saggy but it wasn’t. The butt wasn’t hugely poofy at all, and the profile looks rather slim. Overall: The diaper is absolutely functional. It is designed for parents who are being exposed to cloth diapers in a different way than most of the current users who are doing a lot of internet research. The packaging is friendly, helpful, and eye catching. It gives you basic information and hopes you will give them a chance. The design isn’t exactly simple and the tangle of shells, liners, and inserts could discourage a cloth diaper newbie if they went in unsure in the first place. I think they were going for simple but it just isn;t working. The only “simple” aprt is that these only come in white and are only available in hook and loop. In terms of spraying out the diaper I have decided this is topping my list of Least Favorite Cloth Diapers to Spray. We had an epic situation that called for a hazmat suit. If only I had used a liner!
I did actually like the diapers and was surprised by how much (even though this review seems to say otherwise). I think it all comes down to the inserts (which I really liked) and that it fit well and looked comfortable on.
Inspired by this photo and knowing it was just BEGGING to be captioned I posted it to my Facebook Page and asked my readers what it should say. There were lots of funny ones, some cloth related and some not. This caption posted by Keisha Wilcox seemed to capture the image well and it was hilarious. Keisha- hit me up! I think this deserves a FREE DIAPER!
We have fun like this all the time on my Facbook Page, have you “liked” Dirty DiaperLaundry yet?!
The Cloth Diaper Industry is steadily growing, both in size, number, and value. Just over the three years that I’ve been aware that it even existed I have seen tremendous growth. Do you want to know one of the reasons that I love this industry? The fact that it is primarily women.
Moms end up having a lot of ideas, usually inspired by becoming a parent and noticing a way they can make life easier by inventing a product or improving an existing one. This was certainly the case when Tereson Dupuy invented the modern cloth diaper and founded Fuzzibunz- the first pocket diaper.
Bummis, bumGenius, Fuzzibunz, GroVia, and Happy Heiny’s are examples of million dollar companies that were started by mothers just trying to create a better product for their own babies and maybe a few more in the process. I don’t think any of these women expected to become CEO’s of companies while being the CEO of their own family.
Bummis is the oldest company in the list. Betsey Thomas started their company more than 30 years ago (along with a few other mothers) and had a hard time finding financial support. She was quoted in the Montreal Gazette as saying “Nobody would give anybody making diapers money…Now the banks are trying to throw money at us.”
Jenn Labit, the inventor of bumGenius, has a more “rags to riches” story. She started Cotton Babies, the retail store, first. The idea for bumGenius came later. As told on their website- “Our company began very small – with $100 worth of product in a tiny green milkcrate stored in a shelf in our kitchen. It grew from there to a bookshelf, then a closet, then a bedroom, then a basement and finally, in 2005, the business expanded into a small commercial space.” Did you know that the snap-down insert came before their snap-down One Size diaper?!
The cloth diaper industry is littered with these amazing stories of mothers taking their good idea, building it, selling it, and in the process- creating a company around it. Women are the heart and soul of the cloth diaper industry. I would dare say there are more women Presidents, CEO’s, and Owners in this industry than the {disposable} Feminine Hygiene Industry. Why? Because those companies are owned by much larger corporations. Families are still largely in charge of even the biggest diaper brands in operation today. In many cases, husbands work alongside their wives to help run the business, but I know who is calling the shots!
Similarly, the cloth diaper world has given me a voice. I quit my job in 2008 to focus on my soon to be first born son. I had just moved from North Carolina to New York and hadn’t found a job that I loved. I had a college degree and no idea what I was going to do but for the time I decided I would be a Stay at Home Mom. 4 months into my son’s life I had the idea to help other parents “see” the cloth diapers I researched so heavily while pregnant. I purchased a domain name, found hosting, and started “Dirty Diaper Laundry.” While DDL is not a million dollar company by any stretch of the imagination, I have been able to sell advertising, do social media work, and even do some consulting on the side to generate income. The pay is still small but I can do it all from my home and on my own schedule. I still get to take my son to pre-school, join playdates, and enjoy time with my boys. DDL gives me so much more than just income. I get to express myself creatively; DDL is my voice and my passion.
One criticism about my website has been that my reviews are not critical enough. That is probably true. I look on the positive as much as possible when reviewing a diaper. Do you know why? Because that diaper was designed by a mom. That mom designed the diaper for her baby; she put in hours cutting, sewing, making patterns, and testing it. In many cases I know that this diaper works well for others, including the original test baby it was designed for. It just didn’t work for my test baby. There is already an excellent post about remembering this very fact. Sometimes we forget that there is a person behind the brand.
When the new bumGenius Artist Series was unveiled I was appalled at the negative reactions posted to Facebook and message-boards. When Fluff Bling was announced the mud was flying again.
These big brands we see now didn’t start that way. Bummis didn’t begin as a brand developed by men in suits at a conference table tossing out ideas to make money. bumGenius isn’t the product of market analysis. Moms took an idea and make something amazing happen that we are all benefiting from. I know my wallet is a little heavier thanks to the money I save using cloth diapers, my son’s bottom is exposed to cloth that is easy to use and designed well, and my trash can leaves my house a lot less stinky than it would with 20 pounds of waste inside. I owe thanks to all of the women who made the products I love.
One day P&G might start knocking on doors trying to buy out these companies. I hope they resist. I love my cloth diapers, but I love even more that they represent the power, ingenuity, and down right awesomeness of women. Think about that. Women are pretty amazing- we make babies, we nourish them, and sometimes we do it all while running a sewing machine, typing at the keyboard, or attending a board meeting.
Take some time today to thank your favorite cloth diaper maker. Unfortunately people always come to them when they have a problem, but rarely do people com forward just to say “Thanks.” Post it to their Facebook, Tweet at them, send a contact form or email. You would be amazed at how a simple positive email can change the course of their entire day.
I was able to see the Fuzzibunz Elite One Size for the first time, before it was released to the public, at the ABC Kids Expo. I was happy with many of the improvements, the biggest being that they moved the elastic sizing to the inside of the pocket, which kept it from touching the baby’s skin and prevented you from having to re-stuff it in the slot like the previous version.
What confused me was the addition of something called “Nanotechnology.” When I asked about what this was everyone seemed to have either a different answer, or no clue. Not satisfied and still confused, I emailed after the show. Since then Tereson Dupuy took to her blog to explain it and I am still confused. Here is what she wrote (orginal source here):
“Nanotechnology can mean many different things in many different industries and you likely need to be a chemist to understand it. However, our simple explanation is this:
During the waterproofing of the outer layer of fabric (PUL) on FuzziBunz cloth diapers, there is an extra finishing step which helps the fabric prevent leaks through the leg seams, as well as prevent overall wicking around the waist and legs to the outside of the diaper and clothing. Nanotechnology, which simply means smaller particles or fibers, is used in this finish to better protect the waterproofing of the fabric. Finishes have always been used, however most would wash out within 25 washes. The textile industry has been using this type of technology more and more over the last several years to add durability and performance to fabrics such as the ones used in our FuzziBunz cloth diapers.
What is most important for you to know is that FuzziBunz as a company would never use anything harmful in their products AND the diapers have all passed CPSIA testing for harmful chemicals. The finish that is applied that uses nanotechnology is OKEO-TEX 100 certified for use in baby textiles and this is the highest safety rating it can receive. We are extremely confident in the safety of this process and you should be as well.”
I was told in person that the nanotechnology was sewn in and only to the edges. I am not reviewing this aspect of the diaper because I honestly don’t see it coming into play at all. In a way it reminds me of the “Bifidus Regularis” in Activia. A fancy word for something that may or may not be doing something but that you will likely never know, but it is meant to make you think it is pretty swanky.
Now for my review: Ease of Use ✩✩✩ I much prefer the sizing of this version of the Fuzzibunz One Size to their old sizing. I never had much of a problem with it but only having to size each leg on one end is nice, and the fact that it is in the pocket and never has to be shoved back into a slot is a plus. Adjusting the size isn’t an exact science. You can look to the guide to see where your child would fit, but might still need to go back in and change things if you notice that the fit doesn’t look right. This is not a diaper you want to use between two different sized children in cloth diapers.
Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩ An Elite Fuzibunz will cost you 19.97 at most retailers, unless you catch it on sale. You do get 2 inserts included, and it is “one size.” However, it doesn’t look like it will last my son all the way until he learns the potty. If you have a whole stash of them you might be in a similar situation and need to buy Large sized diapers which adds to your overall cloth diapering cost. You will get a warranty if you buy them new in case something happens, which is good to have.
Performance ✩✩✩ My gut feeling is that the minky inserts aren’t as absorbent as the microfiber ones. I typically never have saturated inserts or any leaks, but I did get two leaks on Everett. Unfortunately the FB is so trim in between the legs that it is hard to double stuff, and double stuffing takes away that nice trim look they have. I just learned to make sure I changed him a little sooner in the FB and used it only during the day.
Fit ✩✩✩✩ For now, the FB Elite fits great on Everett. It looks amazing and trim. He has no more slots on the rise and maybe 1 snap on each side. I feel like he will outgrow the waist unless he remains that size (width) until potty learning. Yes, it is entirely possible because he could continue to grow taller but not wider. And before you ask, I double, triple checked that I had the waist sized to the largest setting. I still heistate in saying it will fit him until potty learning unless I see it for myself. In OS diapers, they either get really small and work for newborns/babies (like the Elite) or last until potty learning and older toddlers. It is almost impossible to get both of those fits in a OS. You have to ask yourself what is more important to you when buying, and research.
Overall: It sounds like I didn’t really like the FB Elite, but I actually did. I still prefer their Perfect Size line of diapers to their OS. I am not sold on the change over to Minky inserts, which are supposed to hold less stink and clean easier than microfiber. That is probably true but they lose some of the absorbency. I am also fine without the addition of “nanotechnology” to my cloth diapers. Regular techonology, just sewing them and making them fit well and absorb urine, is fine. Maybe it is preventing wicking, but since I don’t typically have that issue with any of my pocket diapers I wouldn’t be able to compare. It honestly feels more like a gimmick than an improvement to cloth diapers. I like that the FB Elite doesn’t leave snaps visible in the rise, one of the biggest benefits of a slotted leg elastic sizing diaper. The improvements to the placement of the sizing was needed and solved that curling elastic that happened to the old version. And finally- I do really love the new color, Spearmint, that I reviewed. It is beautiful in person and one of my all time favorite cloth diaper colors. It is gender neutral! I actually think this is a top 3 in terms of how I feel the diaper looks and fits my son in the trim department too.
When bumGenius announced they would be discontinuing their Deluxe All-in-One with the exception of their XS (now called Newborn), we knew there had to be a replacement in the works. That came a few months ago with the announcement of the Freetime- the new All-in-One that is also a One Size diaper. It features a Suedecloth lining, the same 3×3 One Step Rise adjustment as the bumGenius 4.0 and bumGenius Elemental, and Microfiber soakers that are semi-attached at each end. The new design means less stink issues since the soakers can get cleaner. It is also a more affordable One Size All-in-One option than the Elemental, their Organic One Size cloth diaper. Please note that I will be updating this review if using it longer changes things. Ease of Use ✩✩✩ The Freetime is “all-in-one” in that there are no seperate pieces. However, there is some assembly required before putting it on a baby after it has been washed. The soakers won’t just magically fall into the proper position. Many options can sometimes mean more complications. No, it isn’t hard- but you do have to decide how to lay your soakers every time you change the diaper, or at least when you fold it after washing. Changing the sizing on the diaper is VERY easy, and like the Elemental, I like this to use between two babies in diapers who might be in different sizes. It is a perfect diaper bag diaper! The hardest thing about the Freetime is if/when your baby does a number 2. I’m going to have to add this diaper to my “worst diapers to spray” list. No matter how you slice it, a soaker is going to try and flop out and into your toilet. If you think your baby is going to poop and you want to use this diaper- do yourself a favor and throw in a fleece or flushable liner- TRUST ME! Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩ The Freetime is more expensive than its predecessor but that is because it is more complex and also One Size fits most. I’m pretty sure the creative geniuses at bumGenius took a lot of time and research to develop this diaper too. Just like all of my Cotton Babies products the Freetime is very well made. When you buy a BG product you also get the warranty and customer service behind it. You can now even live chat on their website with qualified and knowledgeable staff to troubleshoot your problems. Yes you can find cheaper AIO‘s, but some people would rather pay more for these little things that really add up! Performance ✩✩✩✩ I still need to use this diaper longer to really test the performance, and then update it in the future. I haven’t tested it overnight yet. For daytime we haven’t experienced any leaks at all. There are 5 layers of microfiber which is plenty for our needs and would probably even work for nights with my light wetter. My biggest fear is that, since there are basically 3 (or more if you fold the soakers) layers of suedecloth that this could slow down how fast liquid is absorbed, possible contributing to leaks. It might not do that AT ALL, and I need more time to know. Fit ✩✩✩✩ What can I say? I LOVE the fit. It is pretty identical to the bumGenius 4.0 and we love those as well. I’m kinda a BG girl. They were my first “real” cloth diaper. Ev has plenty of room left on the waist and in the rise. The only thing I noticed was a bit of sag in the middle, maybe because of the weight of the soakers? It didn’t happen every time but I did check and the soakers were not wet when this happened so it wasn’t due to weight from that. I prefer the middle rise snap but I think switching to the largest might help. Overall: I’m excited about the new addition to the bumGenius family. Now there is a stay dry option in the AIO/OS class. I do think I still prefer my bumGenius 4.0, but for those families who would rather not stuff diapers, the Freetime is a great new solution with the same great quality and fit as the 4.0. Where to Buy I’d love it if you would support DDL by ordering through one of my affiliates! Kelly’s Closet, Diaper Junction, and Sweet Bottoms are all taking pre-orders for the Freetime and they should be getting them soon!
*I won the diaper from a Twitter chat from CottonBabies and of course had to review it.
One of the diapers I was able to discover at ABC Kids Expo was the Smart One, part of the Smartbottoms line. I had heard of this brand but previously it was only sold through home party consultants. Now you will be seeing it available at a few retailers and online. I really enjoyed meeting with Christy and her husband. I also LOVE their logo and design scheme/colors and had some fun making my intro to the video demonstration. I will admit that this diaper is not my favorite but maybe it will be yours. Make sure to view click over if you are reading this through email to view the embedded video demonstration.
Ease of Use ✩✩✩✩ The Smart One from Smart Bottoms is a true All-in-One cloth diaper. This diaper only comes in snaps, and there are 3 snaps per tab. I will say that the hip snap was hard to get used to, the position was not where most other cloth diapers have them and I had to remind myself to snap it closed each time. It was easy to forget. Taking the diaper off is easier since there is no unstuffing or need to attach laundry tabs. You can just toss it into your wet bag or pail. Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩ You can order the diaper for 20.00. The price is higher than some other true AIO‘s but less than organic AIO‘s (like the bumGenius Elemental.) It uses organic cotton for the soaker and is made in the USA. They also sell primarily through diaper consultants so if you purchase through those women you are supporting their families and Christy (the mom behind Smart Bottoms) in one swoop. Nice. Performance ✩✩✩✩ My son is not a heavy wetter which meant the amount of absorbency was enough for us except on one occasion when I had a leak from the leg after he saturated the diaper. It is sufficient for longer car rides and naps, not nights. Fit ✩✩ I have to say that I was not crazy about SOME of the features of this diaper and how they related to the fit. The snaps are positioned very close to the top elastic (and exposed on the inside of the diaper, a pet peeve of mine since I don’t think that is the most comfortable thing in the world for babies). Couple this with the soaker that stops before the top and you get a poof in the crotch. I also thought the width of the crotch was a bit too wide which added to the “bunchy” look. The soaker is rather stiff and I wasn’t sure if it was comfortable for Ev. The hip snap is a great idea and I like the concept but it is really better for babies with skinny legs. To avoid red marks I couldn’t snap it at all and that wasn’t great for the fit. If Ev had been a tad smaller in the legs the diaper would have fit better, it was roomy enough in the stomach area. For the review we were testing a Medium (16-24 pounds.) I remember really liking the design of the XS when I saw them though. Overall: I really want to love the diaper. The owners are wonderful people. There is a lot of thought in the design of the diapers, it just so happens that they weren’t a good fit on Everett. I would say skinnier babies will have better luck, although I would still like the crotch to have less width. The soaker is sewn in and takes over 60 minutes in my dryer. To take the drying time down you might want to consider wool dryer balls. I just let it air dry after the other diapers were dry. I am always happy to meet with diaper makers and my visit with Christy was really great. Where to BuySmartbottoms.com
Below I have listed MANY cloth diaper deals. The first section includes “Featured” Deals, followed by other cloth diaper stores. Then you will find WAHM diapers or Brand Only deals. Finally, I included a few other Black Friday specials from places I thought you might like. If you’d like to support DDL please shop through my links. Many are affiliates and purchases made fund more diapers for review. I’d also love for you to let other stores know that I sent you- this post has taken weeks of work. Happy Shopping!
Cloth Diaper Retailer Black Friday Deals~
*Please Note that deals are subject to change. The information provided below has either been given to me directly, or taken from the store information.
HOT! Select Thirsties Diaper Covers
$6.00
HOT! Select Thirsties Duo Diapers
$13.00
HOT! Select Thirsties Duo Fab Fitteds
$10.00
HOT! Select Thirsties Duo Wraps
$8.00
Mini Showers $34.95
GroVia Wet Bags $3.50
FuzziBunz One Size (Late Model) $12.95
Blueberry Bamboo Pocket Diapers $18.00
GroVia Shells – Ice & Cosmos $9.00
GroVia One Size All In Ones – Ice & Cosmos $15.00
Country Save Detergent $9.95
Oh Katy Diapers $12.00
20% or more off the following:
Diaper Rite products
Boba Baby Carriers & Wraps
Swaddlebees
Kissaluvs
Blueberry Diapers
Happy Heiny’s
Kiwi Pie 20%
CJ’s Butter
Diva Cup
Beginning Black Friday:
Rockin Green Limited Edition Holiday Scent $11.00
Select Bummis products 20% off:
Bummis Super Whisper Wraps
Bummis Super Brite
Bummis Super Snap
Bummis Whisper Pants
Bummis Swimmi
Bummis Beautiful Basic Kit
Bummis Fabulous Wet Bags
Fuzzibunz products 20% off
Rumparooz products 20% off
Eco Posh 10% off
Free $25 gift card with any Ergo Baby Carrier purchase
In accordance with manufacturer guidelines bumGenius, Flip, and Econobum will be announced on Black Friday
GroVia Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale! Includes all in one diapers as well as hybrid shells.
All codes will be posted on our website as well as Facebook. If you have questions, please check out Black Friday page.
Free holiday baby leg warmers for EVERY customer! (while supplies last)
Free small wet bags for orders over $40.Free pail
liners/large wet bags for orders over $60 (your small wet bag will be upgraded).Free diapers for orders over$80. (MSRP 15.95 value and UP!!)
What’s on Sale?Charlie Banana (20% off)
Sweet Pea Diapers, Covers & Prefolds (25% off)
incredibum (40% off)
Fuzzi Bunz (25% off)
Aden + Anais (25% off)
DryBees (40% off)
Baby Clothing (30% off all leg warmers, onesies, gift sets)
Feeding supplies (35% off all feeding supplies including bibs)
Hygeia breastfeeding supplies (15% off)
Mom cloth (30% off)
Wet Bags (20% off all Planet Wise, GroVia, incredibum, Wahmies)
Kawaii (25% off)
GroVia (buy 2 AIO/Covers get 1 free)
bumGenius: (20% off)
Flip: Buy 1 flip diaper get 1 insert free
Econobum: (20% off)
10% all Flip products + when you buy a flip cover/insert receive a free insert or buy a Day Pack and receive a free pack of disposable inserts.
Free shipping on anything not on sale (including Rockin’ Green Detergent!)
Save 5$ on orders over $45 (great to use on items NOT on sale!)For more information about the sale. Please visit here.
All gently used inventory 25% offAll AppleCheeks products 20% off
Bummis – 20% off Swimmi’s and Training Pants
FuzziBunz – 25% off Perfect Size Diapers
Thirsties – 25% off select Duo Diapers, Duo Fab Fitteds & Duo Wraps
Full Size Freebies! In addition to the sample size Freebies we always give to orders over $10… Orders over $150 get to choose an additional $15 in free items & over $250 get an additional $30 in free items, from the following list (customer’s choice, while supplies last):
AppleCheeks Flushable Liners
CJ’s BUTTer products (includes original, stick & spritzes, as well as carcass cleaner)
FuzziBunz Comfort Pads, 3 packs
FuzziBunz Perfect Size Diapers
Planet Wise Wipe Pouches
Rockin Green Detergents and Shake It Up Pail Fresheners
Bonus: If we hit 1,000 Facebook Fans by 11:59pm on Monday 11/28 all orders received between Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be entered to win a $100 gift certificate! (winner chosen viarandom.org)
Spend at least $20 and recieve 20% off on all diapers, inserts, clothes and accessories, including items that are already on sale! during checkout, use the discount code: blackfriday to get your discount. **this sale excludes detergent**11/25/11 – 11/30/11 (or until supplies last) spend $150 or more and get a FREE 24oz Eco Sprout Detergent with your order!
GIVEAWAYS! EVERY order placed at www.kellyscloset.com on Black Friday Bzzzzzz Day will be automatically entered to win one of these great prizes. (1 of 155 fabulous prizes)
Fluff Envy
Keep an eye out for the clearance section – as diapers will be marked down insanely low!!
Buy 4 – Get 1 FREE Rumparooz One-Size Pockets with coupon code BUY4GET1. Add 4 diapers to your cart and Fluff Envy will choose the freebie. No limit as to how many freebies you can get!
ALL AppleCheeks products are 20% off with coupon code 20APPLE.
20% off Bummis products with coupon code BFBUMMIS. Does NOT include TotsBots products, LARGE Bio-Soft Liners, Super Lites, prefolds or kits/packages.
Rockin Green holiday scent (to be announced on Black Friday!!) will be $12.99 for Classic and $13.99 for Hard Rock.
Boba 2G Carriers and Sleepy Wraps are 40% off with coupon code SNUGGLE.
Happy Heinys One-Size Pockets will be $10.99 each!
FuzziBunz One-Size Pockets will be $12.99 each!!
Knickernappies Custom Fit Pockets will be $9.99 each!!
20% off Baby K’Tan carriers with coupon code BFBK20!
10% off ALL EcoPosh products with coupon code ECOPOSH
Buy 2 – Get 1 FREE GroVia products (AIO‘s, newborn AIO‘s or shells). Purchase any 2 of the same kind of diaper and use coupon code BUY2GET1. Fluff Envy will choose freebie.
** Buy 6 Solids or 4 Prints – Get 1 FREE BottomBumpers diapers! Purchase 6 diapers (or 4 prints) and use coupon code BUY6GET1. Fluff Envy will choose freebie.
You can combine any/all of the deals ABOVE – there is no limit as to how many of these deals you can take advantage of!! The deals listed BELOW are limited!! If you place a $100+ order, you qualify for all of the freebies, however you can only take advantage of one. My system will allow all coupon codes to be used, but please only redeem one. If you enter more than one coupon code for freebies, Fluff Envy will choose the freebie. There are a limited amount of freebies (as shown below) so once the coupon code stops working, there are no more available. Please do NOT add the free item to your cart – just add the coupon code and we will take care of it for you.
Free CJ’s Product (Lotion, Stick of BUTTer, Spritz) with $25 or more purchase – coupon code CJBF – 20 online available, 10 in-store
Free pair of Baby Legs with orders of $35 or more – coupon code BFLEGS – 10 online available, 10 in-store
Free Rumparooz Changing Pad with orders of $45 or more – coupon code CHANGE – 5 online available, 2 in-store
Free Rockabye Baby CD with orders of $50 or more – coupon code FREECD – 5 online available, 5 in-store
Free FuzziBunz Perfect Size Diaper with orders of $75 or more – coupon code BFFUZZI – 5 online available, 3 in-store
Don’t forget, you get a free entry into the Golden Turkey drawing for every order over $50! You could win an Bumbleride Indie Stroller, Amazon Kindle Fire, or a Sakura Bloom Silk Sling!
FREE ECONOMY SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS!
$5.00 OFF ANY ORDER WITH IN-STORE PICK-UP (BOSTON/SOMERVILLE/SPOKANE)
GREAT SAVINGS ON TOP BRANDS!!!
-25% off Happy Heinys training pants
-20% off select Bummis products
-20% off all Organic Caboose products
-15% off all FuzziBunz diapers
-15% off all Swaddlebees/Blueberryproducts
-15% off all bumGenius and Flip!products
-15% off all Wahmies one-size diapers
-Buy 2 GroVia Newborn AIOs, One-size AIOs, or Hybrid Shells and get one free
-10% off EcoPosh Diapers and 15% off all other Rumparooz Diapers
-10% off All Thirsties Sized Covers, Duo Diapers
(Aplix), and Duo Fitted Diapers (Aplix)
-25% off all FuzziBunz mama pads
MORE FANTASTIC STOREWIDE SAVINGS!!!!
-15% off Gently Used
-15% off Diaper Bags
-15% off Training Pants
Sales prices apply to in-stock items only (special orders excluded).
AppleCheeks - 20%off Bummis -20% off All Super Whisper Wrap, Super Brite & Swimmis covers, Training pants, Fabulous wet bags & Bio-soft liners (smalls) GroVia - Buy 2 get 1 free AIO, Shells & Newborn diaper Sweet Pea - All Sweet Pea Products 20% off OsoCozy Indian Cotton Prefolds - 30% offEverything else 15% off store wide & Free Shipping on all orders 11/25-11/28!!** Store Coupons do not apply during this weekend
We will be doing 20% off storewide for a few hours, then 15% off storewide, and then 10% off most products the rest of the weekend. We are also doing double rewards points for the first part of our sale, as well as tiered goody bags. Some freebies included with the bags are CJs, Thirsties Duo diaper covers, free diapers (various brands), and Planetwise pail liners. We are also doing drawings throughout the day depending on your order number, as well as daily drawings. Here is the info:Black Friday Weekend Grand PrizePeople can enter beginning at 12:00 AM PST Thanksgiving day- this drawing is open until 11:59 PST Black Fridayevening. Any purchases made before or after this time are not eligible to enter. Winner will specify girly, boyish, or gender neutral, but KBTM will ultimately pick the color/print. Anyone who spends $75+ in a single transaction is automatically entered into the drawing. As well, every $75 you spend gets you an extra entry into the drawing. So if you spend $150, you will get 2 entries.Here’s the Grand Prize, valued at $125!
1 BumGenius 4.0
1 FuzziBunz Elite or Perfect Size (you pick)
1 itti bitti tutto
1 Rumparooz
1 Green Line
1 full sized CJs Boutique diaper cream
1 Rockin’ Green full sized classic rock detergent
1 Rockin’ Green scoop
Black Friday Weekend Gift Certificate- people can enter beginning at 12:00 AM PST Saturday, November 26- this drawing is open until 11:59 PST November 28, Cyber Monday evening. Any purchases made before or after this time aren’t eligible to enter. Anyone who spends $50+ in a single transaction is automatically entered into the drawing. As well, every $50 you spend gets you an extra entry into the drawing. So if you spend $100, you will get 2 entries. The winner will receive $75 store credit to spend on future purchases. Purchases made with the credit are not eligible for reward points.
1. First 3 Orders will get a FREE Rumparooz OS Diaper
2. All Orders during the Event will be entered into a large “Cloth Essentials” Drrawing (consisting of Diapers, Detergent, Rash Cream, Wetbag etc.) Second and Third place will also be drawn with smaller Prizes.
Earn additional entries for this Prize depending on your Order amount in a Single Transaction.
Every $50 spent gets 1 additional Entry! So if you sepnd $150 you get 3 additional entries! That is 4 Total entries! 1 forplacing an Order and 3 for every $50 spent!
3. Stay tuned on Facebook for Flash Sales and Free Item Announcements4. After all Discounts
Orders over $40 will get a Free SampleOrders over $60 Free OS InsertOrders over $80 Free Wetbag
Orders over $100 Free OS DiaperOrders over $150 Free OS Diaper + $5 Dearest Diapers DollarsOrders over $200 2 Free OS DiapersOrders over $250 2 Free OS Diapers + $5 Dearest Diapers DollarsOrders over $300 3 Free OS DiapersOrders over $350 Free “Cloth Essentials” Package5. Econobum Buy 1 Get 1 Free6. GroVia Buy 2 Get 1 Free (on select items)7. Teething necklaces 10% Off8. FuzziBunz up to 20% Off
Just for Dirty Diaper Laundry followers!!! First 5 orders linked from Dirty Diaper Laundry site receive 3 free cloth wipes (wipes will be added when order is processed & gender appropriate wipes will be included in shipped items). First 5 orders linked from Dirty Diaper Laundry that subtotal $100 or more receive a FREE AIO in gender appropriate color (do not add AIO to shopping cart–AIO will be added when order is processed). Use coupon code dirtydiaperlaundryfreeloot at checkout.
Fuzzi Bunz
Save 20% on all One-Size Elite NEW Release
Blueberry:
Save 10% on all in-stock Training Pants, Mini Deluxe, Minky, Diaper Covers and Pail Liners
GroVia
Buy 2 get 1 free on all GroVia Diaper Shells
Buy 2 get 1 free on all GroVia AIO Diapers
Pink Daisy:
Save 10% on all Pink Daisy Menstral Pads
Knickernappies
Save $3 on One-Size Pocket Diaper
Bitti Tutto
Save 15% on Bitti Tutto
Rumparooz
Buy 4 get 1 free on all G2 One-Size Pocket Diapers
Save 15% on 1 G2 One-Size Pocket Diaper
Save 10% on all Rumparooz Diaper Covers and Pail Liners
Bummis:
20% off ALL Bummis Covers
Happy Heiny’s:
Save $4.00 on Happy Heiny One-size diapers APLIX closure only
Save $3.00 each on Happy Heiny Mini
Imse Vimse:
Save 10% on all in-stock covers
Kissaluvs
For every Natural Kissaluvs Diaper ordered receive one FREE Kissaluvs Terry wipe or buy 6 Kissaluvs Diapers and receive 12 wipes.
For every Organic Kissaluvs Diaper ordered receive on FREE Kissaluvs Organic wipe or buy 6 Kissaluvs Organic Diapers and receive 12 Organic wipes.
Thirsties: Save 10% on all in-stock Thirsties covers and duo diapers
Tiny Tush
Buy 5 get 1 free on Tiny Tush Elite
Wahmies
Save 10% on all in-stock Wahmies pail liners
· Orders of $10 or more: Free SBB wipe (Retail Value $1.50)
· Orders of $25 or more: Free My Little Legs (specify gender at check out) (Retail Value $7.50), Amber Bracelet (Retail Value $9.99), or CJ’s surprise product! Free full size CJ’s BUTTer (Retail Value $6.75 – $10.00)
· Orders of $60 or more: Free Rumparooz Wet Bag (Retail Value $18.95), Planet Wise Medium Wet Bag (Retail Value $17.00), or Planet Wise Wipes Pouch with 10 Wipes (Retail Value $18.99)
· Orders of $125 or more: Free Amber Teething Necklace (Retail Value $18.50 – $25.00) or WAHMIES diaper (Specify gender at check out) (Retail Value $19.95)
· Orders of $250 or more: Free Diaper Bag (Retail Value $39.95 – $55.00)
· Orders of $400 or more: Free Wrapsody Wrap (specify top print/size choices) (Retail Value $74.00)
Please note: Order must exceed the stated amount AFTER discounts are applied. Customer may select one freebie from their order level *or below.* ***Customer must write desired freebie in comments section at checkout. Feel free to request a specific color/print. We will do our best to fill your request.*** Due to anticipated order volume, there will be no changes allowed after order is placed.
Giveaway!!!
Two randomly selected purchases will receive their order amount refunded in the form of a gift certificate!!
The more you spend, the more you stand to win!! (One order will be chosen between the hours of midnight and noon and one will be chosen between the hours of noon and midnight on Black Friday.) Winners will be notified via email and announced on our Facebook page on Sunday.
Grovia: AIO, Newborn AIO and Shells – Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Bottombumpers: Buy 6 Get 1 Free or Buy 4 Prints Get 1 Free
You can mix and match prints and solids but the free diaper will have to be a solid color. Please note if you would only like to purchase prints use coupon code bbprint
Bumgenius Elementals AIO: 15% Off
Flip Day Packs: 15% OFF
Chinese Prefolds: 15% OFF
Diaper Accessories:
Cloth diapers accessories are 15% Off. This includes cloth diaper sprayer, wet bags and pail liners.
Laundry Soaps and Baby Carriers:
20% OFF Rockin Green, Eco Sprout and our newest addition Eco Nuts as well Boba 3G carrier and Boba Wrap.
Skin Care, Natural Health and Sippys:
15% OFF CJ’s butter, Sweet Knee, Motherlove, Homestead and recently added Badger Balm
Sunscreens, Amber Teething Necklaces
Spend $50, get $10 off or spend $100 and get $30 off everything in the store so esentially get 20% or 30% off!
GroVia: Buy 2 get 1 FREE on all All-in-One Diapers, Newborn AIOs, and Hybrid Shells (may not be combined with spend $50 or $100 /get $10 or $30 off offer)
All bumGenius products: Buy 2 get 1 Free (may not be combined with spend $50 or $100/get $10 or $30 off offer)
Thirsties: Great prices of select products
First 5 orders will receive a free one size diaper
Next 15 orders will receive a pair of Weebit or Weegee Simple Shoes (please specify size and gender)
Additional sale announcements and freebies announced over the weekend on Facebook.
SALE CODES:
10% “Sunshine” is storewide, but does not apply to Econobum, Thirsties , Tiny Tush Buy 5/Get One free promo, GroVia , Bottombumpers buy 6/get one free, Oh Katy buy 5/get one free, Ergo or Beco. These brands do have other special offers listed below, just not the storewide 10% code.
“GroViaNewborn” takes $14.95 off when you have three newborn GroVia newborn AIOs in your cart, cannot be combined with Sunshine
“GroViaOneSize” takes off $22.95 when you have three one size GroVia AIOs in your cart, cannot be combined with Sunshine
“GroViaShell” takes off $16.95 when you have three GroVia shells in your cart, cannot be combined with Sunshine
“BottomBumpers” Takes $22.95 off of 7 BottomBumpers diapers when they are added to the cart, so they are buy 6, get one free. No additional discounts apply
“OhKaty” takes $17.95 off when 6 Oh Katy one size pockets are in your cart, making them buy 5/get one free! Through December 16th, no additional discounts apply.
SPECIAL OFFERS:
GROVIA
-Buy 2 GroVia newborn AIO diapers, get one free! Use code “GroViaNewborn” with three in your cart, one will be free!
-Buy 2 one size GroVia AIO diapers, get one free! Use code “GroViaOneSize” with three in your cart, one will be free!
-Buy 2 GroVia shells (you may mix and match colors and closures), get one free! Use code “GroViaShell” with three in your cart, one will be free!
BOTTOMBUMPERS:
Put any 7 Bottombumpers One Size Pocket AIOs in your cart and use the code “BottomBumpers” to take $22.95 off, so your 7th is free when 6 are paid for. Embroidered diapers may be included, but only $22.95 will be discounted with the code.
BECO:
Friday Only! Beco Butterfly 2 Carriers in Ginger and Paige print, 50% off while they last, both priced at $69.50 (no additional discounts apply). If they are left over through Cyber Monday, the price will be raised to $85.00 until gone/Monday night. So, on Friday only=$69.50, Sat-Mon=$85.00 while they last.
TINY TUSH:
Buy 5/Get One Free Tiny Tush
-Place 6 Tiny Tush Minis in your cart, $14.95 will automatically be deducted (stocking late Friday the 18th)
-Place 6 Tiny Tush one size pockets in your cart, $19.95 will automatically be deducted
Valid through 12/31
ERGO:
Free Infant Insert with Carrier Purchase:
Ergo is permitting retailers to offer a free heart to heart infant insert with any new Ergo carrier purchase from 11/14 through 12/25.
ECONOBUM:
Econobum sale through November 30: Buy one cover/prefold set for $9.95, get the second free! Enter code “Econobum” when you have 2 sets in your cart, and $9.95 will be deducted.
OH KATY
Place any 6 Oh Katy one size pockets in your cart, use the code “OhKaty” for a deduction of $17.95, making them buy 5, get one free
THIRSTIES
Select Thirsties products have been marked down, only these products are permitted by the manufacturer to be on deep discount, all other items have been marked down 5%, the 10% Sunshine code does not apply.
Covers smalls, mediums and larges applicable are in the drop down menu at a sale price of 15% off
Duo Diapers aplix only, select colors and sizes will appear discounted in drop down menu at 15% off
Duo Fitteds aplix only, select colors and sizes marked down in drop down menu, 15% off
Duo Wraps aplix only, select colors and sizes marked down 15%
FREEBIES! On Black Friday these will be listed above to place in your cart
-Applicable on orders placed on Friday Eastern Time, enjoy your turkey, take a snooze and come join us
Again, please understand your order total MUST be equal or greater to the totals below. We cannot honor freebies for orders at incorrect amounts, it is not fair to all of our customers, and due to the volume we cannot contact you prior to shipping to inform you the freebie will not ship. Please note the 30 minute rule above with combining orders and the instructions we need, and please read the information regarding refunds of returned items and freebies~
Here is the list by product/order amount, images are below to view the prints available
ORDERS $9.99-$24.99
You may pick from
-Knickernappies Breast Pads in celery green, royal blue or violet purple (RV $3.25)
-Planet Wise Sandwich Bags in Earth Stripe print (RV $7.00)
-Abby’s Lane Voucher at $5.00
-Freebie Oversell Voucher $5.00
ORDERS $25.00-$49.99
You may pick from the above category, or:
-BabyLegs in Snowfall, Santa Baby, Candy Cane and Deck the Halls (RV $12.00)
-Toodlebugz Leg Warmers in LadyBugz, Pastel Rainbow, Rainbow, Fuzzy Ice Cream, Fuzzy Pink, DragonFlyz, Frogz and Bumblebeez (RV $10.00)
-Thirsties Wipes in Gender Neutral colors, 6 pack (RV $10.70)
-Abby’s Lane Voucher $10.00
-Freebie Oversell Voucher $10.00
ORDERS $50.00-$99.99
You may pick from the above categories, or:
-Leslies Boutique Wet Bags in Blue Bandana or Coconut Grove (RV $16.50)
-Planet Wise Medium Wet bag in Spring Dots (RV $16.50)
-Planet Wise Pail Liners in sage green or baby blue(RV $16.50)
-Grovia shell in Cosmos Pink aplix or snap(RV $14.00)
-Flip Diaper Cover in Clementine, Ribbit,Moonbeam or Zinnia (RV $13.95)
-Abby’s Lane Voucher $15.00
-Freebie Oversell Voucher $15.00
Orders $100.00-$150.00
-One Size Happy Heiny in lime, orange, burgandy, forest green, yellow or hot pink aplix, or light pink snap (RV $18.95)
-BottomBumpers one size AIO in Dalmatian print (RV $22.95)
-Aden and Anais blankets, single layer swaddle blanket (RV $22.00)
-Abby’s Lane Voucher $20.00
-Freebie Oversell Voucher $20.00
Orders $150.01-$349.00
Any of the above categories, or:
-Aden and Anais Dream Blanket (RV $49.99) in Star Bright, Monkey, Baby Cakes, Little Man and Giraffe
-Abby’s Lane $50.00 gift certificate
-Freebie Oversell Voucher $50.00
And the big one!
For orders over $350.00, we have 5 BOBA Carriers to give away!
Organic Chestnut, Organic Pine and Organic Walnut (RV $100.00)
-Freebie oversell voucher $100.00
And last but not least, all orders, all amounts, will be entered to win one Ergo Petunia PickleBottom Carrier in Innisbrook print. Winner chosen from all orders placed Black Friday through Cyber Monday, on entry per order.
Cotton Babies
bumGenius Artist Series buy 2, get 1 free.
Flip covers buy 2, get 1 free.
Econobum single packs buy 1, get 1 free.
BabyLegs buy 2, get 1 free.
FuzziBunz one-size diapers buy 5, get 1 free.
Special sales on select Bummis and Thirsties products.
Save 20% on ALL TOYS at Cotton Babies in store or online with coupon code GOODGIFT.
- We will have an exclusive Ruby Moon Scent in small and regular bags.
- We will be having MAJOR giveaways of baby and mama products, coupons to our store, and much much more!
- We will have all 3 limited edition Easy Fits Holiday prints!
- We will be giving away something with EVERY Order!
- EVERY Goodie Bag will have a coupon with values of $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $25, and even some $100!
Some of the items being given with orders…(1 per day)
- 1 Full Garden Dreams TLC kit…value $39.95
- A sheet of cloth diaper labels from Stick Around Labels customized with their kiddos name…value $24.95
Green Jelly Bean 10% off storewide with coupon code JINGLE
FREE exclusive cloth diaper ornament with every purchase (limit one per customer, color to be chosen by Green Jelly Bean, additional ornaments available for purchase)
Rockin’ Green Detergent Holiday Scent FREE standard shipping on all orders throughout November
10% off most items in the store, including all Rockin’ Green Products , CJ’s BUTTer products, Planet Wise Wet Bags (plus always free shipping on Planet Wise in our store), Bumkins Flushable Liners, Flip Organic Insert 3-Packs and Flip Disposable Inserts, a wide variety of Cloth Wipes, Fancy Pants Diapers and Wet/Dry Bags.
We’ll be introducing some new Package Deals and Cloth Diaper Gift Baskets at deep discounts.
We will also be unveiling some new prints, including a beautiful Emerald Green that will be featured in our Christmas Special: $20 flat fee with FREE SHIPPING for two of our Christmas Diapers (Solid Emerald Green + Solid Red, or Solid Emerald Green + Red with White Stars) with 4 inserts.
GRATEFUL10 is good for 10% off entire orders from $0-$49; and
GRATEFUL20 is good for 20% off entire orders from $50 & up.
Our Black Friday/Grand Opening of Mother Earth Baby Oswego specials are as follows:
FREE shipping on all orders
Free Giveaways in our Oswego Store only
Free samples with every purchase in Both our North Syracuse and Oswego Stores
In stores and on line:
FuzziBunz One Size -$14.95
GroVia AIO, Newborn AIO, Hybrid Shells are buy 2 get one FREE
Thirsties All covers and Duo Diapers (Hook and Loop) on sale
Ergo –Free infant insert with any full price Carrier
Bummis-Sale on Super Whisper Wraps, Super Brites, Super Snaps, Swimmis, Fabulous wet bags, Beautiful BASIC 2 Piece Cloth Diaper, Training Pants
-Use coupon code “BlackFriday” and receive 20% OFF your order. **excludes Gro-Via & Thirsties products**
-All orders of $100 or more (after discount has been taken) will receive a FREE One Size diaper. Customer may specify boy/girl/gender neutral color in comments during checkout.
Goo Goo Baby (clips)… 20% off
G2 Bottles & Systems… 20% off
ALL Fuzzibunz Products… 10% off
BUMMIS Training Pants… 15% off
all kissaluvs products… 15 off
Grovia biosoakers… 15% off
Inspired by finn… 15% off
Mei tais… 15% off
Maya wraps… 15% off
Thirsties… 15% off select colors All Kissaluvs Products… 15% off
Grovia BioSoakers… 15% off
Inspired By Finn (Amber / Hazlewood Necklaces)… 15% off
Mei Tais… 15% off
Maya Wraps… 15% off
Thirsties Covers… 15% off (certain colors)
… we may add some extras as the week goes on, even some other goodies
Starting Friday at 6am Rumpeez will be offering 20% discount on all orders with coupon code BLACKFRIDAY.
All orders over $100 (excluding shipping) will receive a FREE one size or mini one size diaper cover. No coupon code necessary. In notes to seller at checkout please specify:
- Either one size or mini one size
- Boy, girl, or gender neutral
Lastly EVERY order placed will receive a 3 pack of flannel cloth wipes! Please specify in notes to seller if you would like boy, girl or gender neutral!
The Rumpeez sale starts Friday November 25th @ 6am and will run through Sunday November 27th @ 6pm!!!!
Half Off sale of all Original AIO Diapers (including the ‘perfect after prep’ diapers listed in the Factory Seconds category). The diapers will already be marked half off so there is no coupon needed.
Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales! All sales good 11/25-11/28 at www.modiadiapers.com
BUY 3 GET 1 FREE on all inserts, doublers, and wipes! For multi-packs extra singles will be added. No coupon necessary!
10% off all CJ’s products (no coupon necessary)
Coupon codes for “create your own sale”
BFfreeship for free shipping on any order ($4.95 value)
BF10off for 10% off your entire order (includes things already on sale!)
B5G1ooga for BUY 5 OS pocket in-stock diapers, Get a FREE OS pocket in any of the Ooga Booga prints we have available (including the new holiday red/green Oogas J ONLY 5 OF THESE COUPONS AVAILABLE, SO SHOP EARLY FOR THIS DEAL!! ($21.95 value)
Freebies will also be going into packages! For every 3 orders we receive, one person will receive a CJ’s BUTTer sample, and for every 10 orders we get, one person will receive a small CJ’s BUTTer stick in their order! (random.org will determine which order numbers will receive freebies once the sale concludes Monday evening)
Add two Overnight eco-pockets® and one Classic eco-pocket® to your shoping cart onLolliPlace.com and use the coupon code: CLASSIC
Add twoLolliDuos™ and one Tye-Dyed Fitted Innie™ to your shoping cart on LolliPlace.comand use the coupon code: FITTED
Add two Overnight eco-pockets® and one Classic eco-pocket® PLUS add two LolliDuos™ and one Tye-Dyed Fitted Innie™ to your shoping cart on LolliPlace.comand use the coupon code: DOUBLEDOO
PLUS!!! Save an additional 10% on Small Business Saturday.
My local town now has a real cloth diaper shop inside of Shoppingtown Mall. Basic Baby opened their doors last Saturday and I took a trip to see how things looked. Prior to Basic Baby opening their doors in CNY, the next closest place to find cloth diapers in person would have been Jillian’s Drawers in Ithaca, NY or Luvaboos in Rochester, NY. There was definitely a need for a cloth diaper store here, which was apparent by how busy the Grand Opening was! I am amazed at how the store came together so quickly! Everett LOVES the wooden car we bought from the store made by Under the Green Umbrella.
You sent in your questions for me about washing cloth diapers, stripping, baby carriers, and even my boys’ names! There were more questions than time in one video so I split them into two. The first video I’m posting today is all about washing, detergents, and my stash. Tune in and check back tomorrow for Part 2!
Not every family uses cloth diapers. In fact, only somewhere in the range of 5% do. So what happens when we leave our children in the care of others? Often, we feel like we should bring disposables for the care giver. Afterall, they are considered “easier”….. but what does that do? That creates waste most of us are trying to avoid. It puts chemicals next to our babies’ skin that many of us prefer not to have. And most importantly, it puts us a step backwards in our advocacy and education efforts.
That is why I am saying “Don’t Accomodate, EDUCATE!
When I first left my son with my Mother-in-Law she took it upon herself to buy disposable diapers for our visit. I didn’t need them because I packed my cloth diapers. Still, when my husband and I went out for a movie I laid out a disposable for her. In my mind, cloth diapers were just too much to expect anyone else to use but me. Her children were diapered using disposables and she made it pretty clear that my diapers looked too complicated.
A few months later when we had a babysitter come by I took a different approach. I made sure all of my “easy” cloth diapers were clean. At the time this included my bumGenius Elementals and a few bumGenius Deluxe AIO‘s. I was only going to be gone for 2 hours since my baby didn’t take a bottle either, but I had to be prepared! I gave this woman, a friend of ours, a 15 minute crash course in cloth diapers. I showed her my “Daddy Check List” of what to do. I did leave her with disposable wipes instead of cloth ones but other than that she had no option but to use cloth diapers.
That babysitter is now thinking of using cloth diapers for her own future children.
Had I chosen to leave disposables would that have altered the course of history? Would cloth diapers be an option she is looking into?
We have the opportunity to show cloth diapers to many people in our lives. But no opportunity is as perfect to prove how easy cloth diapers can be, than when having a baby sitter over to your home. Especially if that sitter is younger. Think of the world you could be opening up for that 18 year old College Freshman! She probably never knew cloth diapers exisited until you exposed her to the pretty, functional, earth saving diapers. When she goes on to have her children she will probably remember those diapers…
Daycares are a bit tougher. I have not had the experience of using cloth diapers in daycare since I work from home. I would encourage every mother and father who use cloth diapers to try and continue using them at daycare. The RDA has many tips on how to get your provider to use them. There are many convincing arguments.
Every caregiver, babysitter, daycare employee is a potential “convert.” I don’t want to sound like I am recruiting for a cult. I do want more families to use cloth diapers. If parents continue leaving disposables instead of giving that 10-15 minute cloth diaper mini session then we aren’t doing our cause any favors. Instead of learning that cloth diapers are modern and easy, those caregivers are under the impression that they are difficult and not worth using. I have even given a 5 minute “how to lay a pad folded flat in a cover” lesson during the Flats Challenge for my babysitter.
If you and/or the caregiver are afraid of the baby pooping on their watch, do what I do. Tell them to put the diaper in the bathroom (don’t have them roll it and squish it unless you really want a treat to come home to) and leave it for you to deal with. If the baby isn’t on solids yet just tell them to toss it in the pail! Consider having a few All-in-Ones just for those times you will have a babysitter over.
Think of every diaper change your baby has from others has a shining opportunity to prove that cloth diapers are the best option for babies; not just something you are “crazy” to do and wouldn’t wish upon another human being. That might not be your opinion, but that is the impression you give every time you lay out a disposable diaper for the sitter.
The Mabu Baby Eco-Diaper System is a cloth diaper that was recntly introduced. It has been called the “Wal-mart” diaper since it is currently carried in select locations. While big box stores have carried familiar brands online most have not carried them in the actual store. The Mabu Baby diapers come in kits with 2 Shells and 2 snap in liners, 2 washable pads, 2 disposable pads, and 5 disposable liners. These can be used as hybrid diapers or an All-in-Two. The idea of Wal-Marts carrying cloth diapers is both frightening and exciting. On one hand you are exposing cloth diapers to a new and huge audience. On the other hand you start introducing cloth diapers to the “big business” world which could pose an economic threat to the many WAHM owned retail stores and diaper brands. As always DDL is here to provide an objective review and show you how the diaper works on video.
Fit ✩✩✩ According to the Size Chart my son Everett would have been a 3/4 based on his weight. When we got our package in the mail we saw how huge the size 3/4 was. Luckily they also sent the Size 2. It fit him great around the waist and even still fit my 3 year old, though it was a close call. This is why a weight based chart is inaccurate since you can be 40 pounds and 2 years old or 4. The height and build make it fit differently. The diapers appeared bulky in between the legs, like it was saggy but it wasn’t. The butt wasn’t hugely poofy at all, and the profile looks rather slim.
