The moment I saw Seams Geeky diapers I knew one would be mine.  The choices almost all called to me- Mario and Zelda especially.  I went with a Zelda themed diaper because it has the biggest chunk of my game loving heart.  I’ve been working on Skyward Sword ever since I got the game on my birthday.  Gaming with kids…. well….. it is a long process.  Now that I have had the diaper for a while I can give you the review.  There are positives and negatives, just like any diaper.  Sadly, the WAHM behind the diaper is not taking orders currently due to a family emergency and a backlog of orders she is catching up on.  If you must own one you will have to keep an eye out for her shop to open up again for diaper orders.  Her diaper recently won the “Geeky” themed competition on Diaper Wars for her R2D2 diaper.

Ease of Use ✩✩✩ Being that the Seams Geeky Pocket Protector only has 2 snaps per tab it is much easier to put on than snapping diapers with many more. You can see in the video that even after wrestling my son it didn’t take long to put on. The stuffing part is the hardest for me, even though I have small hands, it is hard to get the insert in and laying flat. The material lining the diaper is stretchy which does help but being so narrow it means that their included insert has to be folded very thin and still you need to work it to make it flat.
Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩ I love finding new diapers to try and there are SO MANY WAHM’s that it is a never ending journey. Not all WAHM diapers are created equal. The craftsmanship on these is very good, you almost can’t believe they were sewn by hand and not mass produced by a company with expensive equipment. It looks very finished and polished. The embroidery is well done (machine of course) and stitching looks great. The insert is microfiber, nothing fancy, but the prefold like style of it is nicer than a chunkier insert with all the layers together.  They retail for $24.95 plus $4.00 shipping… yes more than a lot of diapers but they have a lot of character.
Performance ✩✩✩✩ This diaper works well during the day but if you are a parent of a heavy wetter then don’t expect to be able to stuff anything beyond the included insert inside. I can just barely get that one inside! You could try other inserts but again, some are made wider than the width of this diaper. I did get one leak while Ev napped in the diaper. I didn’t have any others during our many times using it. My older son demands that his younger brother wear this diaper when it is clean because he is a Zelda fan now too.

Middle rise setting, a little too low

Unsnapped to the largest setting… just right.

Fit ✩✩✩ When this diaper shipped to me it was TINY. Think- newborn diaper tiny. On the smallest setting with the insert perfectly folded and in place this sucker looks practically the size of a Lil’ Joey… it put fear into my heart that, once unsnapped, it would be far too small for my 2+ year old. Even after unsnapping the diaper it looked like a small. With years of experience I didn’t panic since a lot of the times the tightly bunched elastic will stretch enough to fit larger sizes. Still, Ev is working on either the middle or unsnapped size but I don’t know how long he can wear it. The other issue we have had is regarding the lack of “contouring” in the crotch. I love that it is so narrow because it gives moms looking for that style of diaper one more option (from few), however, there is an abrupt move from crotch to waist rather than a gradual curve. This has meant that there is sometimes a gap where the crotch goes to waist since it goes skinny to wide. I tried to get a photo of this in action. It also makes it appear that my son is wearing a codpiece instead of a diaper since the insert can only flatten as far as the width of the crotch so it is poofier than most inserts that have the room to lay flat. I wish I could add in some experience regarding the fit on smaller babies. If you have tried these and have that experience please leave a comment!

Notice the gap?

Overall: As much as I love how these diapers look with the adorable design and color coordinating snaps and their quality, the fit and comfort isn’t there compared to my other diapers. The elastic is very thin and this does lead to more red marks. We have experienced this firsthand. Not all red marks are bad or uncomfortable but I tend to think that, if the diaper is too tight and the elastic is thin, it can be uncomfortable. Please read about red marks here for more. I do appreciate that this brand is catering to moms like myself who do love to outfit their children in fun and geeky diapers. As it turns out, it seems the purpose of the male and female half/half design is so that the tabs can snap to one another as a “snap and wrap” way of rolling a dirty diaper into itself.   I really want to LOVE this diaper but it is just OK. I think with some tweaks to the curve in the crotch and maybe wider leg elastic it could be an amazing diaper. I would still own every design if I could afford it if that says anything about my love for Nintendo and cloth diapers…
Where to Buy Seams Geeky on Etsy (although she is not stocking for a while, check her Facebook page for updates.)

Last month I was honored to share six different WAHM brands that exemplify the craftsmanship and love that go into well made cloth diapers. Brands include Zabi Baby, Poppy Fields, Moraki, Mo Dia, Ella Bella Bum, and Dunk-n-Fluff with all proceeds going directly to Giving Diapers, Giving Hope.  The auction is being held on Hyena Cart and begins this Friday, March 8.

This auction is a small effort to help fund an organization that often goes unnoticed.  They are always receiving and shipping diapers even when there are no blog posts being written, or Facebook statuses about them, or tweets being sent.  Day in and day out these women and volunteers are putting in hours and hours just unpacking donations, sorting diapers, approving applications, and shipping boxes of hope to families.  It might seem like a small thing, these little boxes of diapers, but to anyone who has ever struggled to choose between buying diapers or buying food this little box is truly the gift of freedom and peace of mind.  The video below is a documentary that will hopefully give everyone an idea of what a great cause we are supporting.

Giving Diapers, Giving Hope is a non-profit that provides income qualified families a stash of cloth diapers for a small shipping fee.  The organization started in 2011 when Kristen McCarthy was suddenly without a job and still had two babies in cloth diapers.  As a single mom she wasn’t sure what she was going to do.  Luckily she had already been cloth diapering and had enough to not worry.  She wondered what other families would do in the same situation but that didn’t already have cloth diapers.  How could they afford to buy disposables, or even cloth diapers?  The start-up cost can be a few hundred diapers and when you are living with little or no money then you can’t just buy diapers.  With no federal or state programs that provide any diapering assistance Kristen, along with Emily Glover, started Giving Diapers, Giving Hope.  After almost two years these two women have been able to ship over 3,600 diapers all across the country.  Hundreds of families no longer need to worry about how they will afford to buy diapers and their babies will have a clean and healthy bottom no matter what.  In 2013 the organization partnered with the Cape Ann YMCA’s Leader’s Club in their hometown of Gloucester.  The Leader’s Club, a group of teens who spend part of their free time doing volunteer work, now assist with the packing and shipping of cloth diapers.  With an ever increasing number of applications and donations their work is very appreciated and necessary to keep the organization running.

People ask “Why does Giving Diapers, Giving Hope charge a shipping fee?  Aren’t the families applying struggling financially?”  At this time GDGH does not have the funds to ship diapers to families or pay the return shipping fee.  It has always been their goal to eventually be able to send diapers free of cost to those who are approved.  The fee now is $35 which covers both the shipping to and from the families.  This can be a lot but it is far less than the actual start-up cost and way less than the value of the diapers being sent.  As their organization continues to grow they will strive to eliminate or reduce this cost.  As their fundraising coordinator I am constantly brainstorming ways to sustainably raise funds that can cover costs of shipping and operating costs year-round.

I’ve had the privilege of serving on the GDGH Board of Directors since their humble beginnings.  This year we are auctioning 6 amazing WAHM made diapers on Hyena Cart.  We are hoping to see lots of bids on these great diapers because they are gorgeous, and maybe also just because the money is going to this worthwhile cause this is surely close to all of our hearts.  If you aren’t able to bid, or don’t need diapers but still want to help, you can!

Visit their website’s donate page for more information on donating diapers or you can make a direct donation to them via Paypal.  GDGH can provide receipts for your tax deductible donation.  And if you want to help but can’t donate just spreading the word is enough!  Post to Facebook, tweet it, announce it on your diapering forums or in your cloth diaper groups on Facebook.  Be our Word of Mouth helper and shout it out!

Bidding on the diapers will begin on Wednesday, March 6 and end on Wednesday March 13.

For the very last feature in the “For the Love of WAHM! Fluff” event I’m about to introduce you to Dunk-n-Fluff! After learning more about them and seeing their diapers it is safe to say that “I have a crush on Dunk-n-Fluff!” Seriously. There are so many diapers from DnF and coordinating outfits with beautifully sewn diapers that I want a new baby  just to wear these! There will be a giveaway so after reading more about Tami and Dunk-n-Fluff please enter!

Dunk-n-Fluff makes one-of-a-kind cloth diapers and children’s clothing that your little ones will love to wear. Get creative with a custom order or check out the current in-stock offerings for something as unique as your child’s personality.

Tami, WAHM behind Dunk-n-Fluff

One of the diapers I fell in love with was this style of ruffle diaper where the ruffles can be removed! As much as I love “fancy” diapers having this option to make it a practical once as well is greatly appreciated. If only I had a girl to wear it!

Coupon Code!

DDL readers can use code Y2MX52 good for 15% off any order good until 3/31

Win it!

Win a Dunk-n-Fluff from DDL like the one seen above.

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Everyone can go ahead and laugh at this title.  Trust me… this is the BEST of the bunch.  This feature is for Mo Dia diapers during this month’s “For the Love of WAHM! Fluff” Event where DDL is paying tribute to the diapers made with love.  I’ve done reviews for them twice since they started their business and I’m really overjoyed to see how they have grown!  Seeing a pocket diaper that is unique and their own pattern and that is sewn by a WAHM is getting harder to come by.  Mo Dia is a sister run business which is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!  Not only are they a sister team but it is an entire family affair!  I will admit that I am a little jealous of how close knit their family seems.

Now you can learn more about the sisters and family behind the diapers!

You love them too, right? How can you not when you learn more about how this is a real family operation?

Win one!

I covet their Chevron diapers (I have a few Chevron items in my home right now, it is nice to be trendy with diapers too!) and now one of you will get to win one of these diapers!  Not only that, but Mo Dia will be offering a tie dye fitted for the Giving Diapers, Giving Hope auction happening soon!  You can enter this giveaway using the Rafflecopter below.  Ends 3/1. Open to US only.

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Today is the first of a new event here on DDL honoring WAHM fluff! The “For the Love of WAHM! Fluff” event this month will feature several brands of fabulous diapers made with love, by hand. What a better time to celebrate their hard work and beauty then the month of February?!  Read more about Moraki and then stay until the end of the post for a giveaway!

Our first brand is Moraki, based in California and run by a WAHM and sewn by several moms all locally.

Owner and WAHM Charlie working hard with what seems to be a very snuggly toddler <3

How can you NOT love a company like this?  I’ve been using Moraki diapers since reviewing them recently (you can watch my video here) and I’m still reaching for them for overnight.  I’ll be sad to donate them soon to my favorite charity but happy to see others get to love them like I have!

Moraki is also going to give one of their One Size diapers to a lucky DDL reader, who I’m sure will fall madly in love!

Winner will choose the color or print. Ends 2/18.  Open Worldwide.
After the event ends if you do not win there will be an auction with each diaper featured this month.  The auction proceeds will all go to Giving Diapers, Giving Hope so it is a GREAT cause to support.  Keep checking back to find out more about that portion of the event and stay tuned to see what other WAHM diapers will be included!

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Rumpkinz is a WAHM brand with several options but today I am reviewing their One Size Pocket.  It has a minky outer with hidden PUL so the diaper is waterproof.  Rumpkinz cloth diapers are known for their large selection of embroidery designs.  I was sent a Kermit to review.  I’ve seen fun custom diapers with names, teams, and other characters as well.  The only thing that is confusing is how to actually buy their diapers.  I suggest that you follow their facebook page where they post diapers for sale since this seems to be easier than their website.

Ease of Use ✩✩✩✩ Being a pocket diaper you will need to stuff an insert inside before using, and remove it before washing. Each tab has 2 snaps per tab at the end so it is quite easy even for a snapping diaper to get it onto the baby. Resizing the rise is simple with a snap down/up rise, although sometimes that thick minky fabric bunches up. That adds all of 1-3 extra seconds between snapping so I promise it is a miniscule inconvenience and you only need to re-size every few months. It was a simple diaper all around and should work great for any parent.
Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩✩ Because these diapers are typically auctioned or bid on the prices can vary but they looks to sell for between $17-$20 a piece, which is extremely affordable and is less than I would expect to pay for a diaper of this quality and made with these matierals by a WAHM. I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t pay this price! It is a steal. The only small issue is the insert might not be absorbent enough alone so you might need a different one or to add one.
Performance ✩✩✩✩ I’ve used this diaper a lot because my son asks for it! Overnight with their insert plus a microfiber insert worked great for us and we didn’t have any wicking in the morning. For days I can use the included insert. Ev is not a heavy wetter and I can guess that other babies might need more than the one insert.
Fit ✩✩✩✩✩ I actually love how this fits around Everett’s waist. It is a perfect fit and in fact I am tempted to say it fits his waist better than any other diaper I own currently. And even for a minky diaper it isn’t that bulky. It just looks comfortable which is important! The elastic around the legs is wide and so is the elastic on the back, and it is covered in the inner fabric so it is soft and comfortable. As I mention in the video, the thinner the elastic the higher the chance of red marks and potentially painful ones. (More on this in a post about red marks from cloth diapers).
Overall: I’m so happy I got the chance to review these because they work really well for my son and I’m sure will work well for others too. Usually I don’t favor minky diapers but this one is getting a lot of play here, partly because Ev gravitates towards the Kermit and partly because I love how it fits and know it will work for any situation. It’s a great WAHM diaper and worth the hunt to find them.
Where to Buy Rumpkinz on Facebook

You may not be aware of this but certain cloth diapers can fetch hundreds of dollars.  One cloth diaper can cost hundreds, not a collection of them or a hundred for $1.00 each.  I’m going to let that sink in for a minute.

For some of us we have a hard enough time making our mortgage or rent and chose to use cloth diapers for the money savings.  Then there are others who don’t have that worry and have enough fun money to spend on collectible cloth diapers.  I will go ahead and say now that this post is not intended to ridicule those who have chosen to spend their money on expensive cloth diapers.  Some of us drive a 1995 Dodge Neon and some of us drive brand new BMW’s.  What all of us have in common is a passion for cloth diapers.  If some choose to reward the artists creating true one of a kind cloth diapers by buying their wares then so be it!  And if some of us just like eye candy then we can enjoy this post.

As long as there have been WAHM’s pouring their creativity into their chosen craft of sewing cloth diapers there have been mothers willing to stalk for them.  Generally these “Hard to find” prints and special custom creations are sold at retail by the makers and the real money is made my the re-seller who puts it up for auction.  In some cases the maker/seller will put up their own diapers for auction knowing the diaper will fetch a very high price but instead of lining their pockets they donate the proceeds to worthwhile charities.  In my research most of the very expensive diapers sold throughout recent memory were a case of the latter.  The diapers on this list are here because, new or used, at some point they sold for the amount shown, even if their retail value is far less.

The most expensive diapers I found came from a wide variety of brands, styles, and materials.  This search wasn’t easy.  There is no such list on the Internet (until now) so I spent days and countless hours combing through archived messageboards and inquiring amongst readers, diaper makers, and auction site owners.  No one knew of “the most expensive diaper ever” but everyone has heard of at least one diaper fetching over a hundred dollars.  I’m sure to be missing something, especially from older auctions where there is no record left, but from what I can tell this is a pretty complete list, in order, of the some of most expensive cloth diapers ever sold.

There is a combined total value here of $2,570.89!  This represents 10 cloth diapers.  To put that into perspective for the price of these 10 diapers you could buy 143 bumGenius 4.0′s!  

You know you want to know so lets start with the diaper fetching the most money and count down!

1. Twinkie Tush “Ella”

Twinkie Tush has had several diapers break into the over $200 dollar range. For an auction benefiting the family of Ella, a girl with CDH, two of their diapers sold for over $400. The one above sold for $430 while another sold for $490. They’ve also auctioned other diapers for the MS Society for over $200 each.

2. Chelory Swirl WI2

Chelory makes a very sought after brand that at one point was impossible to get your hands on. In 2011 this hard to find Swirl sold for $430.00. I asked Rachel of Chelory about the craze and why so many of her diapers sold for such high prices and she explained that due to her diapers selling out in seconds each stocking she was asked by customers to create auctions like the one you see here, allowing those who could pay more to do so and have a better chance. This came to a stop quickly once others realized they could purchase them at retail and make a tidy profit. This was not a charity auction but Rachel does make donations from her company to worthwhile organizations through her diaper sales. These days she works full time at making diapers and they are easier to come by in case you want your own.

3.  Ragababe Original Tie Dye AIO

Ragababe cloth diapers are almost as rare as unicorn sightings when it comes to getting your hands on one during a stocking. Due to their rarity some people will pay big bucks for them even used, especially for the original HTF tie-dye PUL print. This diaper was sold for $340.00, and it isn’t the only one that has sold for that high by this brand.

4.  Goodmama Tie Dye OBV Fitted

A Goodmama sold for $296 + Shipping at auction. I cannot find the original listing however this is a long fabled diaper and I’ve seen this to be true. It was dyed by Sweetibums. This list of expensive cloth diapers wouldn’t be complete without a Goodmama. Today they are not nearly as sought after but several years ago they were very hard to come by and collectors went mad for their HTF prints. There are many other very expensive Goodmamas including the Butterfly Glue print (which at one point had a bid of $2,000 but it was later found to be a joke), the Afternoon Outing print (a newborn AO sold for $215 at a charity auction), and more. These days there is a new wave of new hybrid fitted brands with fanatical followings and Goodmama is out.

5.  Applecheeks Samoa Envelope Cover

A retired color (samoa) by Applecheeks sold for $235.00. There is a rabid fan-base surrounding this brand and any of their limited edition colors and prints will be collector’s items down the line… There is a nother auction currently running for the same color that is at $235.00 now so it will go for an even higher price than this one!  Applecheeks are only one of two Canadian brands on the list.

6.  Baa Baa Baby “Yoshi”

A Baa Baa Baby creation featuring a personal favorite of mine- Yoshi! This one was sold for a whopping $210.00 but you can see how much work went into it. I’d love to know how many hours it took to applique this and it would probably make that price tag more than justified, even if it is just a diaper.

7.  Binky D Diapers “Piece of a Rainbow”

This work of art was designed and sold by Binky D Diapers on Hyena Cart with the final price of $200.00.  Not shown in this photo are the soakers which are equally as beautiful and colorful.  Click over the auction page for more photos!

8. Fuzbaby Sun and Moon Fuzbomb Cover

Fuzbaby diapers are crafted with care and passion so it is nice to see the creator make a pretty profit doing something she loves. The Sun and Moon Fuzbomb cover sold through Hyenacart for $150.00. The cover itself is wool.  In general wool is more expensive than other styles of diapers and starting prices can be upwards of $100 for new knits.

9.  Ella Bella Bum “Al”

The other Canadian diaper to make the list was the Ella Bella Bum “Al,” sold for $150.00, which is a Frankenstein concoction made from a poor Albert Flip that lost his life. The proceeds went to “Cloth for a Cause,” a Canadian cloth diaper lending organization, so Albert didn’t die in vain.

10. gDiaper “Game Day” gPant

In “this was surprising to me” news this gDiaper print, Game Day, sold for $125.00. It is out of print and now considered “hard to find” and therefore it is more valuable than retail. Look to eBay for a few cloth diaper auctions. These are generally resellers who either purposely sought a “hard to find” print to make a profit or happened to learn that a diaper they owned would fetch a far higher price.

So there you have it.  Ten of the most expensive cloth diapers in the world!  Have you seen any other million dollar diapers out there?  Leave a link or tell me about them in the comments!  I’d love to learn more!

Update:  Several people have mentioned brands from Australia that fetch very high prices including a brand I’ve seen called Bare Rumps.  I wasn’t able to find prices on my search for past items and their stock was out when I checked for the post so I didn’t include them.  I only included diapers I had concrete evidence for a past or present price.

Green Gene Diapers has a One Size Hybrid Fitted that is perfect for those who love letting their babies run around without a waterproof cover. Learn more by watching the above video and by reading my performance review.  Don’t be scared of the “Ease of Use” rating because what it lacks in that category it makes up for in the others.  Note the update to the Ease of Use category.
Ease of Use ✩✩ While I know there is a whole mess of people who really love hybrid style fitteds (ones with snap in soakers and other add ons) they can certainly up the level of complication. This particular hybrid fitted from Green Genes Diapers has 2 snap in soakers that also need to be folded in and an additional option to stuff an insert (and then un-stuff before washing). And as with most fitteds of this style the diaper has 3 snaps per tab in a row to snap. Then if you need a cover you have that additional diaper to apply on the baby. If you LOVE hybrid fitteds you won’t be phased by these options. Additionally, you don’t HAVE to use a cover around the house and you don’t HAVE to use the snap in inserts. Still, there are a lot of options and this can be time consuming compared to easier diapers like All-in-Ones and confusing to newbies. Please note that after I performed this review the soak style was changed to an easier version with less soaker snapping has now been released.  My reivew still stands for this earlier version but please see their new version as well.
Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩✩ I actually think the price for this diaper is really great! Usually hybrid fitteds are over $30.00 and this diaper can be purchased for abour $25.00. It uses really absorbent materials. Like any other fitteds you have to consider the additional expense of a cover if you plan on using them.
Performance ✩✩✩✩✩ I’m really blown away at how that fleece layer works that is inside of the diaper to distribute the liquid through the diaper. I, like many others, enjoy letting my son wear a fitted without a cover around the house for more breathability and to help if he has a rash. In this case he wore this diaper many times coverless and each time I had a hard time knowing when he was wet, unlike most fitteds. It was also absorbent with both inserts, more than I would ever needs even at night, and was even fine with none of the snap in inserts, just one in the pocket.
Fit ✩✩✩✩ You are going to have a hard time putting your baby in typical jeans with these and a cover on. But for nights and going coverless around the house that isn’t even an issue. There is plenty of room around the waist with extra long tabs and the rise has one full step up left for Everett who is 2 years old and 23 pounds.
Overall: I think the price and the unique fleece lining make this diaper worth looking into, especially for people who love letting their babies run around coverless in a fitted. They also offer a newborn version of this diaper! Now that I have experienced this super neat diaper and the liquid distribution I won’t want to use my own fitteds as much!
Where to Buy GreenGenesDiapers.com

It’s been a while since I have posted a cloth diaper video review. If you are a regular reader you know that my family and I moved and we’ve been working on home renovations. Now that things are slowing down I am happy to finally get a few more videos ready for you! This one is for Greenchild Creations One Size Fitted Cloth Diaper in flannel. I received the diaper a few months ago so I’ve been able to test it thoroughly and figure it out. This diaper is a One Size Fitted that is pretty ingenious in it’s design. There are no snaps, velcro, or ties. The diaper can either be secured by pins or by a snug fitting cover. The wings are VERY generous and overlap on Everett so I’ve been preferring just using a snug cover. The sizing is also fairly unique in that there is a long flap in the front that stuffs into itself to control the rise. How you stuff it will also affect how absorbent the diaper will be. Being flannel means the colorful prints will pill over time but the diaper remains soft over many washes.

Ease of Use ✩✩✩ There are several reasons this diaper isn’t the kind you grab in a hurry. I’ve had several moments where I’ve wanted to use it but though… eh…. next time… because it would require more time than my pockets. When you first get the diaper you’ll want to “dry fit” it and decide where the rise should come by trying it on your baby or comparing it side by side to another fitting diaper and folding the rise to that level. Or, if you are like me, just guess what looks right and adjust it when it is on the baby. If you do this method it is easier to go smaller then pull some out to increase the rise rather than leave too much then try to stuff more in when it is on the baby. When you are ready to secure the diaper onto the baby there are a couple of ways to do so. The first would be using diaper pins. The second would be to hold the wings sercurely around the baby’s waist and close a snug fitting diaper cover over the top. I found that my Applecheeks covers worked really great for this.
Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩ I appreciate the thought and design of the diapers however I can’t say it is the most affordable option if you are looking for a flannel fitted with a retail of $12.00. When it comes to buying cloth diapers and looking for the best “bang for the buck” you can find flannel fitteds for less but they might not be made as well as Greenchild Creations. It is definitely less than a brand name pocket diaper and it you need a diaper that should last from newborn to toddler that will last a long time this would fit the bill, just keep in mind that you will also need to purchase covers.  I love supporting WAHM’s for the hard work they put into their products and did enjoy using the diaper.
Performance ✩✩✩✩ The design of these diapers was based on the creator’s need for an absorbent fitted for her own child. Here is where I admit that my son is NOT a super heavy wetter so I could not test the diapers to their advertised limits. I did leave the diaper on, unplanned, for several hours one day when we were out running errands and it was very heavy and soaked. Between the diaper absorbing everything and the awesome cover (Applecheeks) there were no leaks. Overnight the diaper worked for us but again, Everett isn’t a heavy wetter and he often waits to pee until after he wakes up so he never wakes with a sopping wet diaper.
Fit ✩✩✩✩✩ The design of these diapers makes it so that it will fit any size baby. The wings and rise are more than generous (although keep in mind the higher the rise the less folded over fabric you have to help with more absorbency, but it is made way longer than you will need with extra fabric to spare). I’ve played with the fit and folded it to a tiny size and it would be great for new babies under a little newborn cover too.
Overall: I do have mixed feelings on the diaper just because I know there are easier systems out there. I like the fabric choice because it doesn’t hold onto stink like microfiber and because it is so trim it washes and dries faster than most diapers. It will fade and pill over many washes and won’t hold onto that “new” look like other fitted fabrics so if you are looking to buy something for a cute print that might not be the best diaper for that. It is a good utilitarian diaper that happens to come in cute prints as a bonus. If you don’t like the idea of pinning or using a cover there is an option to add snaps or aplix for an extra charge when ordering.
Where to Buy Greenchild Creations on Etsy

How can you possibly find time to wash cloth diapers?  Isn’t it hard?  These are questions I am often asked by the people I meet in real life when they learn that I use cloth diapers.  Washing cloth diapers only adds a tiny bit of extra work into my life.  What people without kids don’t realize is that washing diapers is the easiest part of my day.  Just raising the kids is the hardest.  Retreating to my laundry room for two minutes to add detergent or toss my diapers in the dryer is a quiet oasis away from the children.  I know that when I emerge I’ll come out to one kid screaming because he is locked inside of his toy box or another kid jumping from the coffee table onto the couch exclaiming “I’m Spider Man!.”

Washing cloth diapers is easy.  Keeping my kids alive, fed, my house clean, my sanity in tact; these are all things that are difficult.  Since cloth diapers save money and waste less I’ll choose taking my washer and dryer’s time for a few hours.  Because let’s face it- your washer and dryer do the dirty work!  The time I actually spend on laundry is about 10-20 minutes.  I’ll take it.

To show you what washing diapers really looks like I filmed everything that happened in my day while I did my laundry.  You’ll see that my time “working” on laundry is overshadowed by the time I’m doing other things in my home.  It’s a brutally honest look at my daily life.  I am in pajamas during the entire film and my house isn’t ready for company.  I get a little pass though since I just moved in a couple of weeks ago!

I want to send a special thank you to my cloth diaper laundry detergent of choice, Rockin’ Green Soap!  I’ve been using their products since they came out and buying them when I run out (I don’t get free soap, ya’ll).  They also happen to be my BlogHer 2012 sponsor and are generously covering the cost of travel and lodging for my trip next week!  Their detergent makes my job a little bit easier by not having to worry about repelling diapers and other issues that happen with grocery store brands.  Thanks RnG!