Recently I’ve seen numerous requests for a review of the EcoPosh One Size Fitted. The EcoPosh line was released months ago with the selling point of being made from recycled plastic bottles. This isn’t the first cloth diaper to be made in the fashion (see Lollidoo) but it is still a neat concept. The whole line has a premium price point but the good news is they look to be well made an this One Size Fitted is extremely absorbent.

Ease of Use ✩✩✩ In terms of diapering my least favorite thing has to be a pocket fitted. I almost always forget to unstuff the pocket and then have to unstuff and rewash the whole thing when I get it out of my dryer and notice the insert is bunched up at the bottom of the pocket. The diaper itself goes on pretty easily with only 2 snaps per tab. The rise has a 4 step rise adjustment system and will only need to be adjusted every so often as your child grows.
Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩ The Eco Posh One Size fitted packs an absorbent punch and makes a fantastic overnight diaper for babies who need all the absorbency they can get! Part of the high price tag included some pretty amazing inserts (6r Soaker) for a fairly custom absorbency level. The smaller doubler will work in the fitted on the smallest snapped down rise and the whole thing can be used for heavy wetters or for overnight. The most absorbent fitteds always seem to be the most expensive. It is on the higher range of that price point but it isn’t unheard of to pay this much for a fitted diaper ($34.97).
Performance ✩✩✩✩✩ No doubt about it, the Eco Posh Fitted will stand up to some heavy wettings. Paired with a wool soaker or well fitting waterproof cover there should be no leaks at night! There was room for more when my son was through with it even after 12 hours.
Fit ✩✩✩✩ Each rise snap has a waist snap to coordinate. Your child might not fit that “mold” and the lack of more choices on the waist makes me a tad nervous for wider waisted babies. For use Everett used the rise with 2 snaps exposed, and the matching waist snap. On him is looks very, very bulky, especially when you add a cover on top. I would only use this at night. His pants wouldn’t snap when paired with an EcoPosh and cover.
Overall: Everyone should know that the EcoPosh does take significantly longer to dry than pockets and even many All-in-Ones. The way the fabric is bunched up for the internal gussets makes it take longer. The insert itself is also thick and takes longer to dry than any othes in my stash. I personally wouldn’t pay the price on this diaper unless I needed a super heavy duty overnight solution or unless I could get a good deal. It is a very nice diaper, works, I love the way it looks and the color choices, but I am not running out to buy 5, 1 or 2 will do.
Where to Buy Kelly’s Closet (affiliate link)  Pssst…  use code BLOGLOVE on your order and get $5.00 off $25.00 or more.  Not valid on bumGenius, Econobum, Flip, Hemp Babies, GroVia, or Thirsties products.  Expires 3/15/02.  2 uses per customer.  Not valid for GC’s.

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Just as Fashion Week sets the new trends for the next season of clothing and accessories, the ABC Kids Expo taking place Set 23-26 sets the newest trends in Baby Products.

With over 25 Cloth Diaper Exhibitors joining the show this year there will be lots to see.  Usually brands wait until this time of year to unveil their newest products.  Buyers will be at the show placing orders and brands want their newest releases ready for order!

This explains why the biggest brands in cloth diapers are announcing their newest products.  Already we have seen huge announcements from GroVia, bumGenius, and Swaddlebees.  

The trend?  Trainers and Prints.  

GroVia announced their new Trainers called MyChoice.  These are “One Size Fits Most” that have a snap down rise and have the option of two different Flex Side Panels.  The Regular Size fits 1T-3T (18-35+ lbs) and Plus fits 3T-5T (30+ lbs).  You can find the MyChoice with the Regular Flex Size Panels for 18.99.  If you want to add the Plus Size Panels for 3.99.  The panels can be purchased in multi colors but the trainers come in Vanilla and Cloud.  Available Dec 2012 

GroVia also came out with 2 new colors, Cloud (grey) and Surf (teal).  Also available in October.  You can view them in the trainer chart above.

bumGenius already announced recently that they were releasing a trainer that one also be a “One Size Fits Most” Design with replaceable inserts.

Meet the Flip Trainer!

The Flip Trainer has stretchy side panels similar to the bumGenius tabs, replaceable organic cotton inserts so that your toddler can feel when they are wet, and those inserts use touch tape to be secured inside, and can be replaced when wet.  This should save a little money in the Trainer department since you are usually dealing with wet misses.  There is a snap down rise and the trainer should fit toddlers 20-50 pounds!

Rumparooz has a new line of EcoPosh diapers including their Organic Training Pant.

Kissaluvs released their new Pocket Trainer a few months ago but it is still worth mentioning.

I can’t say what is coming but I know of two major brands also releasing Trainers in the near future.

bumGenius also announced new colors and PRINTS!

Lovelace (on left) and Albert (on right)  You can preorder them from Mom’s Milk Boutique and won’t be charged until they are shipping, sometime in December.

Yesterday I also posted about the 6 new prints from Swaddlebees.  These will be available for most of their product line.  You can view them all on my post and even enter to win one of the new prints in a Bluberry Coverall!    Here is a peek:

I also have in my possession a very fashion forward print from Charlie Banana designed by Matthew Langille.  I can’t share it just yet though!  For now check out one of his other designs, these are Swatches.

Thirsties just released their new print, Hoots.

And Sweet Pea also announced an Owl themed Print.

Other recent but not “brand new* prints that have been introduced lately include Bottombumpers, Tiny Tush, AppleCheeks, and itti bitti.

Rumparooz released their new line of EcoPosh diapers made from recycled plastic bottles.  They have a One Size fitted, Newborn Fitted, and a Wool Soaker.

Then there are more prints being announced soon by a few other brands!  *hint, one is a DDL advertiser* I can’t wait to see them all at ABC Kids!  I have a feeling I will be updating my Cloth Diaper Finder with at least 30 new products soon!

Which is your favorite new product announcement or print?  

*Some links included are to DDL affiliates.  If you purchase anything through the links I will receive a small percentage, so thank you!

Rumparooz keep coming out with new products!  I can hardly keep up, and they have more on the horizon.  Known for their popular One Size G2 Pocket Diapers and tiny Lil’ Joeys Newborn diapers, they have released a One Size and Newborn Cover as well.  Like their other diapers this comes with the option of Snaps or Velcro.  I reviewed the one size cover.

Ease of Use ✩✩✩✩ I chose the aplix version since putting a fitted on, then a cover, already takes more time than a pocket or all-in-one diaper.  I wanted to save myself some time.  If you choose the snaps it will take a little bit longer to put on the baby.  Keep in mind you have 2 things to put on.  To size the diaper it is very easy, there are 3 snaps across and 3 rise snap settings.  You won’t need to do this very often at all.

Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩ The Newborn version (4-12 pounds) is 10.00 and the One Size cost 14.00. I think this price is pretty fair, though higher than many well known covers in the same category. RaR use TPU and vibrant, brand specific prints that many are willing to pay a premium price for.

Performance ✩✩✩✩ I used these primarily overnight and had no leaks with them at all. This is partially because I use great, absorbent fitteds with them. The cover has nice double leg gussets to hold in all that icky runny newborn poop.  I did have an incident with a trifolded flat and a gigantic newborn poop that defied the gussets and I was shocked.  I think much of this was related to the user (me) not getting it on properly!

Fit ✩✩✩ For my 17 pounder the cover fits him on the medium (2 snaps exposed) rise snap. For whatever reason I always find this setting on the RaR to fit strangely on my kids.  The aplix strip did rub my son’s stomach once so I have been extra careful with how I put it on him ever since. Snaps would obviously not cause this issue.

Overall: I wanted to fall in love with this cover because I was not in love with the G2. I wanted to love it because it would give me the chance to play with those fun prints. I don’t hate it, but it wasn’t love. I know many of you are RaR fans and I am a little jealous. They definitely worked for our purposes though. I just don’t think it fit my son as comfortably as I wanted it to.  I might have liked the snaps version more since the thick aplic made the cover “bubble” up the way it was sewn.

Where to buy: Check out my affiliate, Kelly’s Closet, for the Newborn and One Size Cover.  Free shipping over 49!

I purchased this cover for the review myself using affiliate credits from Granola Babies. The people want what they want and I am happy to oblige when I can.

Recently there was a humongous uproar over a very small segment about Cloth Diapers vs Disposables which aired on CBS’s Eye on Parenting segment.  The reporter, Natali Morris, and her “expert” pediatrician went over the diapering options.  It was clear that disposable diapers were the winner for these two, with nary a mention of the modern cloth diapers available.  There was more talk of pins and prefolds with a brief “but there are diapers with velcro and snaps available” line at the end.  Frankly this whole thing seems poorly researched and a little rushed.  You can view this report here: CBS Eye on Parenting

Well….. cloth diaper users are actually pretty techy (there are only a million cloth diaper blogs, myself included) and we picked up on this report very quickly.  I actually get ALL the cloth diaper news delivered to my email with an alert.  If you write about cloth, I know it!  Unfortunately, the response was overwhelmingly venomous.  Yes, some commenters on the story simply informed the reporter that there are modern diapers and that the report was a little one sided, but the majority of comments were personal attacks on the reporter and the pediatrician in the feature.  There are 370 comments and counting on the original report.

I was very disappointed in this.  I have always known the cloth diaper community to be supportive and kind.  This was an ugly side that I wasn’t proud of.  You always catch more flies with honey!

Regardless, Natali did hear our cry and decided to challenge herself.  She made the decision to try modern cloth diapers for 30 days, on her own terms. Her husband and nanny would not have to use them if they didn’t want, but she would.

Immediately the enterprising cloth diaper makers got on the horn and sent packages of diapers for Natali to try.  She received Softbums, Rumparooz, Fuzzibunz, Rockin Green, and so on.  If nothing else Natali was able to accrue an impressive stash in a matter of days for nothing.  Talk about the money savings involved with cloth diapers!  She was so gung-ho she actually has to start over because she didn’t have everything she needed.

Natali gave it an honest to goodness try with us as her audience, there for the good and bad.  I was watching from the sidelines and rooting her on.  If she failed, we failed.  Cloth would receive another bad write up.  If she converted, we won!  There would be good press for modern cloth diapers from a major news outlet!

Natali traveled with cloth. Her husband even got involved.  I think by far my favorite part of this experiment was seeing the honest and genuine reaction to cloth diapers her husband gave on his webcast show “Daddy on Board.”  In his cloth diaper episode he talks about noticing that cloth didn’t shrivel up his little guy’s balls (what a guy thing to notice, but a valid point and great reason to use cloth, no chemicals!).  He also explained the toggle on a Softbums like a man.  But the best segment came when he talked about his wife watching diaper tutorials.  She told him that she thought a piece of the diaper was missing.  She was confused.  Where was the white strip she saw in the video?!  Well….. that white strip was simply a cloth wipe placed over the baby’s privates.  I loled.  Only an honest to god cloth diaper virgin would get in a tizzy over this.  It was so true and honest and real.  As cloth a cloth veteran this is something I would have never thought of.

Finally, the anticipated follow-up of the 30 Day Challenge aired, which you can view here. Tereson Dupuy, inventor of the modern cloth diaper (Fuzzibunz, the first pocket diaper) flew to NYC to help.  Together, Natali and Tereson discussed MODERN options.  If you want an idea of what went on to get this production together, Tereson posted a note on her Facebook page here.

She showed a Bummis cover with a prefold (this part was confusing because the explanation made it sound like a prefold WAS a cover, but then they briefly showed the inside and then explained a bit better), next came the gorgeous Artist Series bumGenius! Elemental as an example of an All in One, then a G Diaper for the hybrid option, then a Fuzzibunz Pocket diaper.  They also touch on laundering (they showed Rockin’ Green as a diaper detergent) and disposable of the solid waste.

The good news is that Natali is a convert!  She loves cloth diapers now.

I am extremely happy with how things went. Cloth diapers received great publicity.  A few options were presented and explained briefly in a simple way.  Natali is right, researching cloth diapers when you have never seen one or known anyone who uses them, is extremely overwhelming.  I was drowning information 2.5 years ago when I started my journey too.  Every site says something different, especially when it comes to washing.  There is just no easy solution.

Thanks Natali for ignoring the negative and focusing on the message of cloth diapers and their benefits.   I wish you continued success and look forward to your reviews of the cloth diapers you have tried so far on Mommy Beta.

To see all of her posts from the 30 Day Challenge:

http://mommybeta.squarespace.com/blogs/2010/11/5/cloth-diapering-challenge-i-accept.html

http://mommybeta.squarespace.com/blogs/2010/11/11/cloth-diaper-challenge-do-over.html

http://mommybeta.squarespace.com/blogs/2010/11/15/cloth-diaper-challenge-hits-the-road.html

http://mommybeta.squarespace.com/blogs/2010/11/23/cloth-diaper-challenge-update.html

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past week, you have seen that many cloth diaper brands have been releasing new prints recently.  And there are more coming!  The ABC Kids Expo begins this weekend.  Lots of cloth diaper manufacturers will be there to show off their newest products.  This means we are going to be hearing even more announcements very soon!  I went last year and had a blast, but I am a little (ok, a lot) pregnant this year and can’t be there!

Here are the ones we know so far, let me know if I have missed any!

bumGenius! unveiled their new Tiny Socialite Collection,  designed my Chelsea Perry.  This is the first in their “Artist Series.”  I think we can safely say this has been the most controversial and polarizing release.  Responses have ranged from love to disgust.  The fact is, if you don’t like it, don’t buy it!  You can see my son modeling the entire collection in a previous post.

The Tiny Socialite Collection

Rumparooz was an earlier release, with two new prints.  Rumparooz has so far been the leader in the print world.  They often have limited prints and they come out with new ones fairly often!

Robotronics

Eco Owl

Gro Via just showed off their new prints that will be available in December.  These prints will grace the AI2/Hybrids and the All-in-One.  Many retailers are open for pre-orders.

Gro Via Prints

Bummis has been busy over the past couple of weeks.  First they released the new prints for the Tots Bots Easy Fits, and most recently, let us in on 2 new prints for their Bummis Super Whisper Wraps.  I have a feeling we will be seeing even more fun stuff soon!

The 6 New Tots Bots Prints!

Rocket

Ladybugs

Thirsties had a low key release of a new print in 2 colors.  Pictured is Baby Bird Blue.  Also comes in lavender.

Baby Bird Blue

*Just added

Happy Heinys has a few new prints.  They have been releasing them on their facebook page, which is where I found the photo!  There are even more new prints on their facebook page.  Ooga Boogas, Circles, and more.

Puppies on tan

Glow in the Dark Skulls on Grey, Owls on White

I am still waiting to see the new prints from Softbums that they released at ABC, and a few others.  I did not add the adorable Weehuggers prints because they are a cotton knit over PUL, not a true PUL print.

Which print is your favorite?!

Do you need to own any (or all) of these?!?  You can always place a pre-order using my affiliate link for Kelly’s Closet! You can support my blog and your fluff addiction, all at the same time!

BottomBumpers AIO

BottomBumpers AIO

Rumparooz One Size

All diapers together

Mothering Magazine Article

Rockin' Green Sample

Letter to Ellen and DVD of videos

Shake Weight for Babies and Wiggly Giggler

All together

I added a few other odds and ends, including some photographs of babies wearing the embroidered “Ellen” diapers and washing instructions from Kelly’s Closet.  In case you are wondering, the Rumparooz, Fuzzibunz, and Bottombumpers diapers were sent free of charge for the package. I paid out of pocket for the Zany Zebra (Which I wasn’t even supposed to get but there was a mixup so I felt obligated to pay, long story, and why I have 2 cupcake diapers for Ellen’s niece, Eva) and the embroidery on the covers which were used for the video shoot.  The covers themselves were donated by Kelly’s Closet (5 of them).  Kim from Rockin’ Green gave me the sample but she had no idea it would end up in the package.  I bought the Wiggly Gigglers (in case you are wondering, I made a Shake Weight for Babies video to send to Ellen for laughs)

As suggested by the title, this is my last effort for Operation Fluffy.  I have put a lot of time, effort, and money into the operation.  If this doesn’t work, nothing will.  This package is literally being handed to Ellen Degeneres by someone in her staff.  Let’s just say I have a friend, who has a friend, who has a friend that works at the show.  ’Nuff said.

I want to thank everyone who has been involved in Operation Fluffy. It has been a fun ride!  A special thanks to the generous companies who sent in items for the video and the package! And a thank you to Jillian’s Drawers who allowed me to invade their community room to film the video (which is being edited still, it will be in the package.) A VERY special thank you to the moms and dads who brought their babies to be filmed in the video!  I can’t wait to share it with you all.  If these adorable diapers don’t convince her how cool cloth is, nothing will.

Lately I have had this nagging thought in my head: One day we are going to run out of cute cloth diaper names.  The good news is that this will be due to the growth of cloth diapers as an industry and the many brands that are out there and those that have yet to be made and named.  The bad news is we will not have enough cute names to go around.

The pioneers of cloth diapers had it easy.  Every synonym for “rear end” was available.

The first modern pocket diaper chose the name “Fuzzibunz”

Then the next pocket diapers came along.  bumGenius!, Happy Heineys, Rumparooz, and Smartipants.

Don’t get me wrong, not all cloth diapers reference the booty.  Some are just cute.  Kissaluvs, Lollidoo, BabyKicks, Kiwi Pie.

Then there are the just plain weird, like Krap Katchers.

I suppose there will always be room for cute names, but only so many ways you can say “butt” in a funny and adorable way.

So what do you think?  Am I underestimating the creativity of future entrepreneurs?  Or are we doomed?  And, I want to hear your favorite cloth diaper name!  Leave it in the comments!

Slings I Love, the babywearing store, has expanded to include cloth diapers and more!  Now you can find two of your favorite things together!

About Granola Babies:

Granola Babies was started as a way to provide the natural products that I personally love for my babies to others…from my heart to yours. I only carry brands that I use myself and recommend to others.

One of the brands Granola Babies carries is Rumparooz. These one size diapers offer the most adorable prints available.  I have already done a video review of Rumparooz, which can be seen here.

Rumparooz G2

Designed with simplicity, Rump•a•rooz® are as easy to use as a disposable diaper, but without all the chemicals, waste and high cost!

Rump•a•rooz® One Size Reusable Diapers are 4 diaper sizes in ONE diaper. Everything you will need from birth (6.5 lbs) to potty training (35+ lbs). Rump•a•rooz® is the ONLY cloth diaper on the market that has been uniquely designed to contain the messiest of messes. The inside of each diaper is designed with 2 gentle internal gussets that channel each leg. No chance of escape for even the messiest or messes! Keep that cute outfit clean!

Granola Babies is giving one lucky reader their own Rumparooz G2 One Size!

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Follow @KimRosas on twitter and tweet this giveaway. Please tweet, “Win a Rumparooz from @KimRosas @granolababies. http://g3k7q.th8.us #clothdiapers”  Leave a comment with a link to your status.

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Giveaway ends on June 4. Winner will be chosen using random.org. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours a new winner will be drawn.

With close to 300 lovely mamas tweeting to Ellen last night it was easy to get lost! We had at least 4,000 tweets yesterday!  Our goal was to bombard Ellen with facts about cloth diapers and show her how adorable they are.  I think we did that, and then some. Unfortunately we didn’t trend, but that wasn’t for lack of trying!  We just happened to be the same night as a big game.  Now I am going to show you some of my favorite tweets!  For a detailed look check out What the Hashtag!

The Funny Tweets!

The Good Idea Tweets.

The, Yeah, Good Point, Tweets.

The Oh So True Tweet.

The Mantra!

And finally, the all about me tweets!

A HUGE thank you to The Eco Chic for hosting the party and to the people who helped promote it.  Kelly’s Closet and Rumparooz both sponsored some giveaways to gain more attention.

There is still work to be done!  Keep an eye out for more updates!

Diapers Etc is an online store with an emphasis on cloth diapers and natural baby products. Brands of cloth diapers they carry include Bumkins, Bum Genius, Thirsties, Fuzzibunz, and Baby Kicks. They also carry BPA free cups and bottles, eco-friendly baby clothes, cloth diaper accessories, and organic bath and bedding! I think these BPA Free Nuby spoons look like a perfect size for my son’s tiny mouth, and they are soft! They also happen to be a best seller at Diapers Etc.

Diapers Etc also has a great cloth diapers buying guide!

You can get free shipping for orders over 75$!

Diapers Etc provided a diaper for me to review, and would love a DDL reader to have an opportunity to try a Rumparooz G2 out as well! closed

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Visit Diapersetc.com and browse the items they sell.  Please leave a comment letting me know your favorite item sold there that I haven’t already mentioned.

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Follow @KimRosas on twitter and tweet this giveaway. Please tweet, “Enter to win a Rumparooz G2 #clothdiapers from @KimRosas and DiapersEtc http://8ibfp.th8.us.  Leave a comment with a link to your status.

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Giveaway ends on March 29. Winner will be chosen using random.org. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours a new winner will be drawn.

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