Have you ever wanted to own a rainbow of beautiful diapers in super soft minkee?  Well…… the Autralian brand of cloth diapers, itti bitti, that I drooled over after writing my Cloth Diapers Around the World post, are coming to the America (which, coincidentally, is one of my favorite movies.  EDDIE!) I digress…  The itti bitti D’lish are fairly unique and have some gorgeous colors and prints.   The video review will cover both the Snap-in-One and the All-in-One, both of which come in sizes.  My written review will only cover the Ease of Use separately for each diaper, everything else is the same and the other categories are for both diapers.

itti bitti snap-in-one

Ease of Use ✩✩✩ When it comes to putting this diaper on a baby there isn’t much difficulty.  You snap it on, and you remove it.  You don’t even have to un-stuff or unsnap the soakers.  You can unsnap if that makes you more comfortable, but so far I haven’t broken any snaps and I leave everything snapped in for washing and drying.  There is the matter of getting the diaper put together.  Even if every piece is snapped in when it comes out of the dryer (or off the line) things need to be put in order before it is ready to place on your baby.  You will need to (if using the hemp,snap in prefold) fold the prefold in thirds and place underneath the stay dry insert.  If you are not using the heavier hemp insert, the stay dry insert will just lay there.  I am pretty anal about getting diapers before putting them up so I get it set up then place it in my basket, ready to put on the baby.

itti bitti All-in-one

Ease of Use ✩✩✩✩ No snapping diaper will ever get 5 stars, as a reminder!  The all-in-one version of the D’lish has absorbency built into the diaper itself, as well as a soaker that is sewn in at one end.  No need to stuff or unstuff, or snap.  Much easier in terms of prep before putting on the baby!

SIO and AIO

Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩ The SIO is 19.95 and the AIO is 18.95.  I was actually under the impression they were more, but heard otherwise and changed my rating.  Change your baby at a playdate and you will hear some ooo’s and ah’s over the cuteness.   Would you have a stash of these?  Probably not if you are cloth diapering to save money.  If you have some extra money to burn and love the look of cloth diapers buying a few for photos and such is definitely fun.  Plus, they do work, so they aren’t just props!

Performance ✩✩✩✩ I definitely experienced a few leaks in the beginning with the Snap-in-One and All-in-One.  I have 3 sizes, the Small and Large sent to me are SIO‘s, the Medium is an AIO.  Everett tested the small for a good while, and it fit early on and lasted until he as around 11 pounds.  We only used the top insert at first but toward the end we added the hemp prefold since we started with leaks.  The Large SIO works beautifully on my toddler and that hemp insert is thirsty!  Very absorbent.  However, if it gets too wet the diaper tends to sag because by itself the prefold is heavy, add pee, and there is only so much the waist can take.  When my poop toddler had a stomach bug he had the worst diarhea diaper in the history of diapers.  It was horrific.  And it happened in his SIO.  It held all the poop in, side to side, front to back.  The All-in-One worked well for Everett.  There were a few leaks related to fit, so read that portion.

Fit ✩✩✩ Please Read: these diapers are cut LOW.  Think, hipster, low rise diapers.  On the website you will notice they want you to think of your baby’s gender when buying a diaper.  If you are nearing the higher end of one size’s weight range and you have a boy, you should probably size up.  I found this to be the case with my youngest.  He has outgrown the Small, and is outgrowing the medium as we speak.  (literally, he grows every minute!)  He is very wide for his age, has very chunky thighs, and is tall. He is going to challenge me for diaper reviews!  He can wear the large, which has a high enough rise for him now, and he is 3 months old.  Granted, he is over 15 pounds….  I am glad we had one of every size to try so I could see this progression.  I do wish they made an XLarge, or called the Small a newborn, small a medium, medium a small, and added a Large.  Perhaps the US idea of Small is different than the Australian?  Judging by the size scale I would say the large isn’t going to fot most babies to 37 pounds.  My son is 25 and very skinny but I don’t see a ton of growth left.  And lets be honest, the average weight of a child who is in diapers is probably higher in the US than in Australia.  Maybe for the US market itti bitti will add a larger size.

Small size to fit 8lb to 16lb
Medium size to fit 14lb to 26lb
Large size to fit 23lb to 37lb

Overall- Maybe my review isn’t a GLOWING one, there are certainly some faults in this diaper.  And most diapers have them.  Fortunately my toddler was an easy diaper tester but given that my baby is on the large and challenging to fit end my reviews might take a more critical turn.  Here are my pros: A-freakin-dorable.  An amazing color selection!  Clean looking.  The minkee is luxurious and soft.  Absorbent.  Fairly easy to use.  Drying time isn’t too bad, it certainly isn’t the longest to dry in my stash.  Cons: the low rise can create leak issues due to fit.  Expensive.  The SIO takes some time to put together.  Needs a larger size.  I do still reach for this diaper quite often, it does fit trim, although the SIO is trimmer than the AIO.

Where to buy: My affiliate, Kelly’s Closet, will have them in March.

Samples of the diapers mentioned were sent for the purposes of the review.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are 100% genuine and my own.

Ease of Use ✩✩✩✩ The Multi Fit uses a snap down rise.  There are 4 possible sizes.  You will have to snap 3 snaps, 1 on each side and 1 in the middle, to change the size, but after that you don’t need to resize until the baby grows.  There are 2 snaps on each tab to affix when putting the diaper on the baby, so 4 in total.  The pocket opening is generous enough for even larger hands, and is easy to stuff and unstuff.

Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩ The Magic All Multi Fit runs 29.99, which is a pretty penny!  There is a limited edition print which makes it a little more pricey, as well as the fact that it is a minkee diaper.  If you really love the unique style of this diaper and the print you might want to dish out for it!  It is more of a collector diaper than one you would make up the bulk of your stash with.

Performance ✩✩✩✩ I have always had great luck with Baby Beehinds products and this is no exception.  We found the right size setting right away for my toddler and used the multi fit insert without the booster.  This was plenty of absorbency for us.  I love the bamboo insert!

Fit ✩✩✩✩ The diaper won’t begin fitting until around 11 pounds.  I am guessing this is because it is wide in the crotch, since the waist does snap down very tight.  Even though it is minkee there isn’t alot of added bulk when you have the rise snapped down, but because it is minkee it is going to be bulkier than a PUL one size diaper.

Overall- I LOVE the new print on this diaper.  It is very mod and gender neutral.  Their girl print is girly, but the boy print can go either way I think.  The lining is very soft and the ruffled elastic looks very comfortable for my son.  It comes with lots of absorbency options too.  The only negative is that it looks like some of the minkee might be wearing down near the rise snaps.

Where to buy: Global Enfant

A Baby Beehinds Multi Fit was sent for the purposes of this review.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are 100% my own and genuine.

A few months back I reviewed a new diaper, Sprout Change, and like the idea behind it but had a hard time sizing the diaper.  I noted this in my video review and written review.  When they redesigned the diaper they asked me to give it the once over again.  I am glad I did because the improvements are small but make a huge difference in the user friendliness of the diaper, which is a big deal!

One-size, Custom fit
Fits 5-40+ lbs
Get the right fit, fast
Patent pending, easy size adjustments
Leak-free
Easy
Innovative snap positions, anyone can figure out (daycare friendly!)
No more guessing
Breathable Shell keeps baby rash free
Unbeatable leakproof protection
Seamless gussets for mess-free cleanups
Affordable: Fits your lifestyle and your budget
Fewer Shells means less cost for you, without compromising on quality
Unique Reversible Shell has two colors in one
Prefer side closing or front closing diapers (like disposables)? You get both!
Soft fabrics touch baby, not plastic*
Double layers of PUL make our diapers last years!

Ease of Use ✩✩✩ The New version of the Sprout Change is a vast improvement!  I loved the concept behind the shell was great, but adjusting the waist elastic was very difficult.  The new access point in each tab makes adjustments easier, though it can still be a little tough if you have larger fingers.  Once you have the shell adjusted, you have no guesswork on putting the shell on the baby.  They also have a stay dry microfiber lay in insert that is easier than the other option of a stay dry sock.

Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩✩  The price for a Sprout Change shell and 1 insert is now 16.95, which seems lower than before according to my first review.  I would definitely pay that much for this diaper, and if you purchased it as a system it would save you even more!

Performance ✩✩✩✩ Getting the perfect size can take some time, so if you have some leaks give it an adjustment.  I prefer the new stay dry microfiber insert.

Fit ✩✩✩✩ I was able to find the best fit for my son by adjusting it on him.  I will warn that if you let go of the elastic it could go into the casing.. then you have to dig it out.  It happened to me!  It is a little strange that there is no elastic at the front of the diaper.  My son side sleeps but if the baby is a tummy sleeper I wonder if this would lead to leaks?  I couldn’t say. *I have recently sized this to the smallest setting and will be testing it on my newborn.

Overall- The new version is so much easier to adjust and I am very happy with the improvements.  The double elastic is slightly frustrating because if they become misaligned it is harder to adjust.  The reversible feature is cool but it means you can’t wipe the shell clean between uses.

Where to Buy: Willowpads.com

I was sent a sample of this product for the purposes of the review.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are 100% my own.

Doopsy contacted me recently and asked if I would like to review their new cloth diaper.  While the design in general isn’t that exciting or unique, they do offer an interesting new type of insert called a “Super Doopsy” which is a PUL backed, bamboo terry sock.  I think the video will explain it best!

Ease of Use ✩✩✩✩ Doopsy diapers are pockets with snap closures and a 3 step snap down rise adjustment.  You can use the Doopsy as a pocket diaper with their microfiber inserts, or  with the Super Doopsy insert.  Each tab has 3 snaps, 2 on the waist and one on the hip.  Application of the diaper is simple, 6 snaps to affix, but it doesn’t take too long to do.  Granted, there are more snaps than some other diapers and it will obviously take more time than a velcro diaper.

Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩ The Doopsy “SD” is 17.95.  However, you can find the regular version without the SD insert for only 15.95.  While it is a good price for a pocket diaper, you may not get as much for your money since it seems to fit on the small side.

Performance ✩✩✩✩ The Doopsy SD insert is very absorbent.  It takes a little longer to dry than the microfiber insert that comes with it.  I didn’t have any leaks with either insert, but I think the microfiber insert is a bit thinner than others.  It just never happened that my son was in a heavy wetting mood while using it.

Fit ✩✩✩ On the unsnapped rise setting (the largest possible) this diaper fit so nicely on my son.  It is really trim as well.  Unfortunately, on most pocket diapers he is on the middle snap and has more room to grow.  In these he is very close to outgrowing.  He is 25 pounds or so.  Waist wise he does have more room, but not on the rise.

Overall- The Doopsy SD is a good and inexpensive pocket diaper that comes in some really cute colors.  The snaps don’t match the PUL, some people care, some don’t.  It does get very small but looks like it won’t fit as long as many other pocket diapers.  The SD insert is very neat and absorbent, and a nice option to have.

Where to buy: List of retailers

I was sent a Doopsy “SD” diaper for the purposes of this review.  No other compensation was received.  All opinions are 100% my own.

Charlie Banana is a new cloth diaper brand to hit the scene.  They already have an impressive line up of products.  I was asked to review the One Size and Sized Charlie Banana pocket diapers, which are a 2-in-1 system since you can also use them with disposable inserts if you choose.

Charlie Banana Sized Cloth Diaper Review:

Ease of Use ✩✩✩✩ The Sized version of the Charlie Banana has snap closures.  Each tab has 3 snaps, 2 at the waist and one on the hip.  Total you have 4 snaps to close.  After some practice the changes will go much quicker.  Most people find snapping the bottom (hip) snap to be quicker, however I prefer to start at the top.  The diaper stuffs from the front.  You might find unstuffing to be harder from the front that a back stuffing pocket, but you will appreciate it when there is a particularly nasty explosion in the rear.

Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩ You can find this diaper for around 18-19 dollars.  Since these are brand new they aren’t carried in many places yet.  This cost includes 2 super absorbent and high quality inserts, a longer insert and a shorter one.  The diaper comes in very cute packaging as well.  Great for baby shower gifts!

Performance ✩✩✩✩✩ The Sized version of the CB has been working extremely well for us.  Even though the size Large has a higher rise than we normally use (he is JUST at the weight limit for the large) the fit around the legs and waist has been great.  We use one insert for daytime, both inserts for overnight.

Fit ✩✩✩✩ My son could have worn a Medium but he was right at the end of the weight range.  I suspect it would have fit longer since he is tall/lean.  The Large does fit but the rise is higher and it looks bulkier than a Medium would.  Looks aside, the diaper fit well enough to have no leaking.  The large is going to be great for bigger todders!

Overall- The Sized CB is nice to have around for your stash.  In general, I like On Size better but a sized diaper is going to give you a nice fit for the time the baby wears the diaper.  And, for smaller babies, sized diapers will be less bulky.

Charlie Banana One Size Cloth Diaper

Ease of Use ✩✩✩✩ The One Size Charlie Banana uses a slotted leg elastic adjustment.  The elastic is numbered and a button is used to adjust.  The elastic goes from 1-7, 7 being the largest setting possible.  You only need to adjust each leg once, unlike the Fuzzibunz OS which you do on both ends.  The excess elastic hides under the front stuffing pocket.  Once the pocket is adjusted it works just like the sized pocket.  Easy to use every day.  3 snaps on each tab, same as the sized.

Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩ It looks like the One Size is the same, 18-19 dollars.  However I am only seeing the OS being sold in packs of 6.  A good price for a capable one size diaper.

Performance ✩✩✩✩✩ If I have to choose, I prefer the One Size over the Sized CB.  Mainly because it looked trimmer on my son.  Absorbency wise, there was no difference.  The inserts are the same.

Fit ✩✩✩✩✩ I loved the way the One Size fit my son.  He could be a 5-7, but 7 was a better fit on his legs without being too tight.  The 7 setting on the OS is slightly smaller than the Large version of the CB.  The fit in between the legs is also less bulky.  The size chart says is should fit babies 0-36 months.  I am going to guess it won’t fit a baby over 35, possibly less depending on the build.

Overall- I love that these diapers already have print options, some of which are very boy friendly.  The OS is similar to others on the market, and it is easy to adjust.

Charlie Banana Wipes:

I was also sent Charlie Banana wipes to review.  There are two types :Single Layer and Double Layer.  The Single Layer wipes are one layer of organic cotton.  To be honest, these were not my favorite.  Even to wipe a pee it would be saturated from spraying.  Since I fold my wipes a certain way there is no telling what wipe comes up for a BM, and if this one came up I had to pull the next out.  However, I fell in love with the Double Layer wipes.  One side is organic cotton, the other is fleece.  I have never really like fleece wipes before, but this one gets a poopy butt really clean and is thick enough that I know my hands won’t be getting wet or dirty!  I am seriously wanting to buy more because with 2 babies in cloth, I need more wipes!

Swim Diaper:

In addition to the 2 pocket diapers and wipes, Charlie Banana sent an adorable swim diaper to review.  I was only able to use it once.  He wore it outside while playing in our water table and the water hose.  It has elastic all around to hold in those messes, and a small amount of cotton on the wet zone to hold a pee if they can’t make it between the swim diaper changing and the pool.  This is nice to have I am sure!  He looked adorable in this diaper!  Very European!

Charlie Banana also has other items in their line-up including reusable menstrual pads, wet bags, baby leg warmers, changing pads, and more!  A huge selection for a start up!

Where to Buy: Amazon.com (affiliate link)

I received a goody package from Charlie Banana fro the purposes of this review, including 2 cloth diapers, a swim diaper, cloth wipes, and a changing pad.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are 100% my own.

*** There has been a bit of drama surrounding this brand.  I was not aware of it when I agreed to perform the review.  I would prefer you to make up your own mind about the product.

I was super excited to review this BabeeGreens fitted diaper.  Why?  Because it is made in Asheville NC!  I am a NC girl, born and raised.  Even though I didn’t live in Asheville I have been there a few times for vacations or a day trip.  I have fond memories of the town.  I haven’t been back since adulthood but I imagine it is a lot like Ithaca NY, a crunchy town I like to visit often.  It is always nice to see US Made diapers, and even better to find some made to close to “home.”

Ease of Use ✩✩✩ Like many other fitteds, this one utilizes a Fold Over Rise. There are snaps on both sides of the top. You can fold to different levels and still use the inside snaps, which makes for an easy way to size the diaper. With the rose folded there is no way to snap in the Contour Booster seen in the video. You can however use the lay in boosters that come with the diaper. To snap the diaper on it isn’t hard. The snaps lie lower than some diapers so it might appear weird but it is correct, I promise.

Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩✩ So, at 18.95, made in the US, using organic materials, this is a steal! Also, you not only get a good fitted, you get the newborn contour which can be used at birth. I doubt it will fot for long since it is tiny, but it will fit a teeny baby that most one size’s won’t. And you get the boosters with it! You have enough absorbency to work all night.

Performance ✩✩✩✩ I mostly used this diaper overnight, although I did test for days as well. Since nights are the true test anyway, who cares? Days I only used the contour snapped in. My son is on the unsnapped rise setting, but it is high on him so he has room for growth still. This was plenty of absorbency. For overnight I used the contour and one booster. This was also good for us as long as I made sure the cover was on nicely. I did have a front leak once and I suspect the cover wasn’t tight enough so some wicking occurred at his tummy and got on his pajamas.

Fit ✩✩✩ Getting this diaper to fit correctly might take some practice, especially if you are unfamiliar with this form of rise adjustment. You can play with it, fold it different ways, to get it going. We probably could have folded it over, but since it fit him unfolded I went the easiest way. It isn’t the trimmest fitted, hence why we used it mostly at night. You need to consider this when looking for covers. Most pull on wool and fleece covers are going to be a great pair with this. I used the Smartipants OS most times since it has a lot of room. Some trimmer cut styles (bikini cuts on legs) might not work as well. An example would be the Kissaluvs OS cover.

Overall- This is a workhorse fitted that is going to last forever. The durable materials and quality workmanship definitely show. 18.95 is a small price to pay for what you are getting. If you want to support a great WAHM you should give this diaper a look.

Where to buy: Babeegreens.com

A BabeeGreens Fitted was provided for the purposes of this review, free of charge. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. No other compensation was received.

I was contacted by Debby from Otter Babies and told about the softest fitted she had ever felt.  She wanted to know if I would do a review.  I wanted to know if this diaper was as soft as she claimed, and it definitely was!  In case the video isn’t clear enough, you can view a very detailed diagram with instructions on how to size the diaper and add boosters on www.otterblotters.com.

Ease of Use ✩✩✩ The diaper is a one size fitted, and utilizes a fold over rise adjustment.  Now, even though it seems there are only two ways to adjust the rise, you can fold it without snapping it over.  Depending on what size setting you need, the size is either already set and you just put it on the baby, or you need to fold the rise over once you have it on them.  For us, because my son is not the small and not the unsnapped, we go in between so I fold it over when we change.  I lay the soakers in ahead of time.  If the diaper is unsnapped and on the largest setting you can snap the soakers in place.  I love that the tabs each have the ability to cross over.  Some diapers have them on the left, some on the right, but you can choose either!  Obviously my son doesn’t need them to cross over since he is a toddler, but the option is nice.

Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩ The diaper is 19.97.  I really love the materials it is made from, and since it is a good night time diaper, I would pay that for it.  Others may consider it expensive and opt for a cheaper fitted.  Having the chance to rub it is nice though!  The bamboo also makes it pricer than a fitted using microfiber or some other cheaper material.

Performance ✩✩✩✩ I mostly used this diaper at night because it is bulky.  I used both inserts.  The first night I used it I had a leak.  I washed it a few more times and only used it during the day until then.  The next night time test I stuck a microfiber doubler beneath the 2 inserts, just in case.  I have continued this method  because I was afraid to have more leaks.  My son finally sleeps all night so frankly, I don’t want to deal with a soaking wet wake up call!  This combination has worked great for us.  Also, the first night I used it unsnapped but this was too big.  After that I figured out I should fold it in between the two settings.  This probably helped as well.

Fit ✩✩✩ I am not crazy about the size variations.  While it seems to only have 2, you can make it have more by folding it to size, but you don’t get that in the instructions.  I would not use any inserts for a very small baby to cut out the bulk.  With both inserts in it is very bulky and would not fit under my son’s pants.  Had I not played around with the sizing I might have been dissapointed with the diaper since I did have a leak on the unsnapped setting.  It was too large for his legs.

Overall- The best feature of this diaper is how soft it is.  Second best is the fact that they snap in soakers are fleece topped.  Most fitteds have no fleece and many parents are looking for that feature.  While it doesn’t wick moisture away from the entire baby’s bottom, it does in that area (most sensitive area at that!)  The sizing isn’t the best at certain ages, but I was able to work with it and make it work.  I hope others can figure it out as well.  It was great to use at night and I am confident that is will work all night now!  Peace of mind is great!

Where to buy: Otterblotters.com

A Little Comfort fitted was sent free of charge for review.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own and genuine. No other compensation was received.

If you have been reading my blog for a while you probably know that I am a “fan” of bumGenius! products.  I have been using their 3.0′s since my son fit into them (around 12-14 pounds, leak free) and their Elementals (Organic AIO‘s) since I bought a few when he was a couple of months old.  I have reviewed the 3.0 (BG 3.0 Review) and Elemental (Elemental- FMA BG Organic AIO- review) already.  I won’t say I was disappointed when they announced that the 3.0 was being discontinued since I knew the next diaper (I correctly predicted would be called 4.0) would be very similar with a few improvements.  The most obvious improvement they needed to make, improving the hook and loop closure and adding snaps, were both realized.  Bonus improvements: the ability to easily replace elastic and a higher rise.

They also added new colors, which I am not a huge fan of.  I will specifically say I am not a fan of their names.  Why must color names be so confusing?  Case in point:  I ordered 2 bumGenius! 4.0′s to review, one with hook and loop and one in snaps.  I ordered 2 of the new colors: Noodle and Bubble.  I didn’t double check what the colors were.  Bubble= lavender.  Let me ask you, when you think of a bubble, do you think of purple or blue?  Water=blue.  Bubbles=blue.  Also, the color Sweet reminds me of lavender or pink.  That is pale green.  Noodle is the light yellow, which does make sense.  Noodles are yellow, or pale yellow, and this is an accurate description of that color.  I do not like that I need to research the colors, which not all stores have listed with a description or photo (and photos don’t help since the colors are so pale, they all look the same) before I buy.  My son has a purple diaper.  So what?  Wanna fight about it?

New Color Guide:

Bubble= Light Lavender

Noodle= Light Yellow

Sweet= Light Green

Update: bumGenius has re-released their beloved “Brights” colors and has released a series of prints. You can view all of the new prints by heading to my blog post about theChelsea Perry Tiny Socialite Collection, it includes action shots of them all.

My Review

Ease of Use ✫✫✫✫✫ The 4.0 doesn’t differ from the 3.0 in this regard.  I tell anyone who asks me about a good intro cloth diaper that they should try the 3.0 (now I say 4.0).  It is affordable, durable, easy to use with the hook and loop (and snaps), simple to find the right fit, and easy to take off.  You still need to affix the laundry tabs before washing, and you need to remove the insert.  You will need to restuff the diaper before baby wears it.  Is it easy?  Yes.  Is it as easy as an AIO? No.  Is it worth the extra steps?  Pretty much.  Pockets dry faster than most AIO‘s and are generally cheaper.  I do wish the laundry tabs were closer to the actual tab, so that when I change the baby I could just pinch it closed rather than seek out the tab farther in.  I have to look for it.  Some diapers you don’t need to do this.

Bang for the Buck: ✫✫✫✫ The 4.0 is the same price as the 3.0 was: 17.95.  bumGenius! keeps their prices consistent among retailers.  It is hard to find a “sale” on them.  However, they are worth the investment.  My 3.0′s have lasted for almost 2 years.  I am hopeful that the improved hook and loop will last on the 4.0, and replaceable elastic will also contribute to their life span.  You will see that a few hundred dollars for a stash of 4.0′s will still be far less than the thousands of dollars you would have spent on disposables.

Performance ✫✫✫✫✫ I am going to say that I have had no leaks, no fit issues, nothing with the 4.0.  I was new to cloth when I started with the 3.0 and did experience leaks due to my repelling issues.  I have used these overnight with both inserts and I also had no leaks.  I do prefer fitteds overnight but I was happy to report dry sheets!

Fit ✫✫✫✫ I can at this time only speak to the fit on my toddler.  He is still on the middle rise snap (has been for a very long time) so he has growing room.  In the video you can see a comparison to the 3.0 in terms of the change in rise.  While it isn’t a massive jump I figure it will help increase the time babies can wear these.  He doesn’t get red marks from elastic.  The diapers aren’t terribly bulky with one insert.

Overall- I am very happy with the 4.0, as I was with the 3.0.  Like I said, these are really great for any parents first starting out.  They don’t have bells and whistles like some diapers, and they don’t want to.  You need to start somewhere and learn how to cloth diaper.  These are simple enough to do that.  Not everyone loves microfiber inserts because they can build up the stinkies.  Microfiber is a more affordable insert option, but if you want you can always upgrade to a hemp/cotton/bamboo/zorb insert at a later time.

Where to buy: Pretty much any cloth diaper store.  But, if you want, you can support my blog by buying yours at Kelly’s Closet.

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I purchased (2) bumGenius! 4.0′s to review from Kelly’s Closet.

This diaper set was another I received almost a year ago for review, but my son did not fit them.  It was only recently that I tried them again and they fit him.  I know I have had many requests to review the Sandy’s Fitted and Air Flow cover from Mother-Ease Cloth Diapers and I knew I would get to, someday!  Enjoy the video and review!

Ease of Use ✰✰✰ As a fitted and cover go, these aren’t that time consuming or complicated.  You have 4 snaps to affix for the fitted and 4 for the cover.  This is 8 all together, less than some fitteds have!  It is very easy when applying on your baby to figure out which snap will work for your baby.  These products are both sized so there aren’t very many choices.  Easy to remove and toss in the pail as well.

Bang for the Buck ✰✰✰✰ The Sandy’s Fitted is 10.75, a super low price to a fitted that works as well as it does.  The Airflow Cover is also extremely affordable at 12.75.  Just adding two or three of each of these is a small investment for nighttime diapering.

Performance ✰✰✰✰ While these work just fine during the day, I find them best for overnight.  During the day we like pockets for convenience and trimness.  But for night time fitteds have been shown to work best for my son.  He isn’t bothered by feeling wetness so we can swing it.  He wakes up leak free in these.  The first time I used the cover he had some red marks on his thighs so I was worried about using it overnight.  I did it one snap looser on the thighs from then on and no red marks, plus no leaks.  I did use the booster it came with for overnight.

Fit ✰✰✰ The sizes were very confusing to me.  Some stores only have certain sizes, but on the Mother-Ease website they list quite a few choices.  I believe I have the M/L cover.  This fits 20-27 pounds.  It did not fit until around 22 pounds.  The nature of the cover is that it is loose, so even if you get one in the mail and you think it is too large, try it on.  I was dubious it would fit him then but it did.  The Sandy’s is even more confusing.  The sizes go Newborn, Small, Large.  There is no Medium.  We received the Large, which fits 20-35 pounds.  He still has plenty of room to grow in this, and even though it isn’t snug on him it does fit and work.

Overall- For those parents who are concerned about air circulation in the diaper or who are looking for an excellent night time solution, I would suggest trying this combo.  While we won’t likely be using this in our daytime rotation it will be making it into our night time line up for sure.  The fitted is my favorite of the two; it is extremely soft and absorbent, as well as comfortable.  It would also work really great underneath a wool cover.  It will not fit well under certain, more “bikini cut” covers like the Kissaluvs Marvel OS.  The Airflow can work with just about any fitted or prefold.  So, not the most adorable diapers but they are very effective!

Where to buy: Mother-ease.com

Diapers were received free of charge from Mother-Ease for the purposes of this review. All opinions expressed are 100% my own and genuine.

*the video without sound has been replaced with a video withaudio.  I apologize for the confusion*

The Katydid One Size was a diaper that to me, at first, didn’t look like it would set itself apart.  I had seen a lot of people proclaim them to be great, and had been requested to review the diaper many times.  Franklin Goose (DDL Affiliate) approached me to see if I would like to review a cloth diaper for them and since they sold Katydid I was happy to oblige!

Ease of Use ✰✰✰✰ The Katydid was a total of 6 or 4 snaps to affix when you put it on your baby.  If you watch the video you will see what I mean.  For babies slightly larger than an infant but smaller than by son (22 pounds) you will need to do 6.  There are snaps to control the wing droopage, one on each tab.   But there are only2 so on certain sizes you won’t need them.  For me I only need to do 4 snaps, 2 on each tab.  Stuffing the diaper requires going in from the front.  Sometimes front stuffed pockets have a smaller opening and can be a little harder to do but this one has lots of room.

Bang for the Buck ✰✰✰✰ The Katydid is 17.95 and should fit babies 8-35 pounds.   This is the same as a BG3.0 and 4.0.  The diaper comes with a one size microfiber insert and a newborn insert.  It has great reviews too!

Performance ✰✰✰✰ I haven’t had a single leak from this diaper.  I use the one size microfiber insert unless at night I add the newborn insert for doubling.  I have only tried it once for night but it did well and we had no leaks.

Fit ✰✰✰✰ I love the way these diapers fit on my son’s fairly skinny thighs. He is very in between rise settings.  The medium was too small but the large is just a little too high, but it still fits well enough without being an issue.  There is a big difference between medium and large so an extra rise snap in between seems entirely possible for me.

Overall This is a great everyday diaper.  It is easy to put on him and has performed well.  There is nothing particularly exciting about it, but nothing negative either.  I would love more color choices and that extra rise snap.  As for the front stuffing pocket, it doesn’t bother me.  I use a cloth wipe to remove the insert so my hands never get wet.  For some people they don’t like it.

Where to Buy: Franklin Goose