Harper did so well visiting family this year, I was really concerned she wouldn’t handle the late nights, crowds of people, and swell of noise but she took everything in stride and relished the extra attention. My favorite moment was when she unwrapped a book and immediately lit up and started flipping through the pages. My little reader seems to be following in her mother’s footsteps with her love of literature, and I couldn’t be more proud.
Today I’m so excited to review Thirsties’ brand new one size pocket diaper. Anyone familiar with Thirsties (I know most of you probably are) will remember the two sizes (better known as Duo options) to choose from. These sizes fit great and were well loved. However, there was a tricky in-between stage for some babies who couldn’t quite fit into their smaller size anymore but hadn’t yet filled out enough for the larger size. With the new one size diaper, every baby eight pounds to forty pounds is covered. And Thirsties still has that excellent cut with those life saving gussets to ensure a great fit and amazing leak/blow-out protection.
[typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Ease of Use ✩✩✩✩✩[/typography] The one size pocket features Thirsties’ new hook and loop tape (or you can choose their snaps if you prefer) and goes on quickly and easily without shifting. One of my favorite things about the newest star of Thirsties is the inserts. You receive one microfiber newborn insert and one hemp cotton full size insert, and you can use one or both. But best of all, they snap together! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve double stuffed a pocket just to have the inserts shift or scrunch as they rub against each other. These inserts fit perfectly against each other with the snaps securing them while still remaining unattached to the cover itself. That means when it’s wash day you can toss the whole diaper into the laundry and the inserts agitate out of either side of the pocket on their own. No handling messy inserts required. [typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩[/typography] Thirsties one size pocket has a suggested retail price of 19.95, which includes the two inserts as well as the waterproof pocket diaper. It’s made in the USA and is clearly excellent quality, the stitching is impeccable and the microfleece lining has yet to stain despite Harper’s best efforts. I will always happily pay more for products made in the USA, and I feel Thirsties is offering a fairly good value for an excellent product. [typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Performance ✩✩✩[/typography] The microfiber insert offer three layers of protection, and the hemp cotton offers five layers. The two inserts provided offer excellent leak protection when stacked. If I am dressing Harper in leggings and need a trimmer silhouette I’ll stick to the hemp cotton insert alone. The first time I tried this I did have to change her outfit within thirty minutes due to a mishap. This may be based on how much Harper had to drink at the time, but I believe it is because the natural fibers of the hemp blend were not fully prepped having only been washed a few times. The insert was not able to absorb liquid as quickly as it was expressed, and a leak occurred. I went back to double stuffing and tried again several washes later and was able to go two hours between changes. I love the combination of microfiber for quick absorbency with hemp for longer term but slower absorbency; I think the two stacked is genius. [typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Fit ✩✩✩✩✩[/typography] Thirsties are not the trimmest diapers, but they also are not the fluffiest by a long shot. To me they seem like what a person should reasonably expect when dealing with cloth diapers, a nice soft silhouette that is more pronounced than a disposable (as it should be) and fluffy to the touch. A lot of parents who are used to the Duo options will be nervous about the fit, but with three adjustments on the rise and two rows of snaps (for the snap option) or the new and improved hook and loop tape (with bigger tabs and a tighter fit option) you can still accommodate a lot of different sizes, from a tiny infant to a rambunctious toddler. [typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Overall:[/typography] I love Thirsties’ newest addition, I think the one size is well cut, and the snaps and hook and loop tape are very strong to stand up to curious toddler hands. The prints are adorable, and the material feels nice. Thirsties is a well made diaper manufactured in the USA and I’m so happy I was able to review them.[typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Where to Buy:[/typography]Kelly’s Closet (affiliate) has them in stock now!
