Opulent Monsters Diaper Review

Update: It appears Opulent Monsters no longer makes cloth diapers.

Harper loves animals so much, I really lucked out in how gentle she is with them. We’ve practiced since she was a baby, teaching her to softly touch toys and blankets long before she could really comprehend what “gentle” means. Our dog and cat are a tremendous joy to her, and she gets so happy to see them and to touch their soft coats. She’s recently become obsessed with playing fetch, throwing one of Valentine’s small plush toys and squealing with delight when he picks it up and returns it to her. I love that we can have a pet friendly household that is also baby friendly.

Harper in Opulent Monster

This week I’m reviewing an Opulent Monsters Magnum Opus. The design is different than any of the other diapers we use. The designer/creator was asked to produce an all-in-one diaper, but she was dissatisfied with the options currently being produced. She wanted something that could easily be sprayed off, but still separate in the wash so it would wash and dry quickly and thoroughly. I’m very pleased to say this is indeed her magnum opus as she has accomplished exactly that in a well made and aesthetically pleasing diaper.

[typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Ease of Use✩✩✩✩✩[/typography] If you’re familiar with the style of a bumGenius Freetime, you’ll see some similarities in the design of a petal sewn to either end which can be folded to cover the diaper area but will open freely in the wash. The magnificence of this diaper, however, is that it takes the design a step further, providing a sleeve of lining that the petals can be tucked into, securing them for wearing and for rinsing. One issue I have every time I use the more traditional style of dual petal all-in-one is that I dread the idea of Harper soiling it because they are so messy to rinse off with the sprayer. Inevitably both soakers will have solids on them that need to be sprayed but it is nearly impossible to get each side of the soaker without overspraying and having a mess to clean up after. By tucking the petals into the sleeve they remain in place and you have just one small and easily reachable surface to clean. I then am happy to manually withdraw the now wet but unsoiled soakers from the sleeve before throwing them in the wash (my machine is an HE front loader and is not reliable enough to always agitate soakers free on its own, but it’s probable your washer may do this for you).

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[typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩✩[/typography] Priced at 30.95, you can choose snaps or hook & loop, and the lining is available in either natural bamboo fleece or “dry” which offers an athletic wicking jersey to keep moisture away from baby’s skin. The price point is a little higher than some of the big name companies with similar styles, but the design is so unique and convenient I find it to be a good value. Also, this diaper is made here in the USA.

[typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Performance ✩✩✩✩✩[/typography] The materials are an excellent quality, and I found the three layers of heavyweight bamboo fleece that make up the petals to be absorbent enough to stay leak free for hours when an unplanned errand resulted in some car trouble without any backup diapers on hand.

[typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Fit ✩✩✩✩[/typography] Opulent Monsters offers a three step rise snap system, with a generous cut to cover larger babies. It doesn’t get as small as some one-size diapers we use, so very small babies may have a while to wait before they can try them. Having a petite child, I’m more aware of that possibility than most, and you may not find it to be a concern at all.

[typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Overall:[/typography] I love the design of this diaper so much, to the point I actually try to plan on Harper wearing it when I can expect she may soil it, because it is so very easy to rinse off. There are no annoying small crevices or unwieldy attachments to wrestle with, and it makes my laundry day so much easier. The prints offered are colorful and fun, and the material is soft and absorbent. This is an excellent diaper for anyone looking for an easy to use all-in-one style who has concerns about the wash/dry time associated with many AIO styles. I would recommend everyone have at least one or two of these in their stash if they have a babysitter or caregiver who is less comfortable with cloth diapers, as it is so user friendly and foolproof.

[typography font=”Crafty Girls” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Where to Buy:[/typography] OpulentMonsters.com