Hey folks! If you've been around for
awhile, you know that we are cloth diaper lovers in our house. We
used them pretty much all but the first month with Myka, our first
daughter, and plan on doing the same with Ripley, our second
daughter. However, I have to admit that we are kind of cloth diaper
snobs. We use a combination of covers and prefolds/flats and that's
pretty much it. I tried using pocket diapers a few times and
absolutely hated them. But, since I have worked with Anne of
Greenchild Creations before (no, her pocket diapers were not
the ones I hated!), I couldn't resist trying one of her new and
improved
one size flannel fitted cloth diapers!
These diapers come with pins (if requested), but you can also request snaps or aplix for an additional cost.)
Let's get the “cons” out of the
way because there are actually a lot of things I liked about this
diaper even though it's not a type we generally use! The biggest (and
pretty much the only) “bad” thing about the flannel OS diaper is
that it is pretty bulky for an infant, even without doing any
stuffing of the pocket. But, this is kind of to be expected since it
is a one size diaper and not a newborn or smaller sized diaper. Also,
I'm not sure how our Best Bottom covers compare size-wise to others,
but you will need a generously sized cover. (Greenchild Creations
also sells really
cute covers, FYI!) For the record, I have
played more since I took the photos below and the poking out is no
longer an issue.
This was stuffed with a prefold, if I remember correctly. Obviously unnecessary as little as she was!
Now that that's out of the way, let's
take a look at the good stuff and why Greenchild Creations has made
me more open-minded about different types of cloth diapers and a
convert to fitteds! First of all, even though it is a bit bulky for
smaller babies, it's a great night-time diaper. Even though she's
only two months old, Ripley sleeps really well at night, especially
if I swaddle her. In fact, I had to stop swaddling her at the
beginning of the night because she would sleep all the way through
for 8 hours! (Please don't throw anything at me!) My point is that we
had no issues with this diaper leaking for that long of a time...And
I didn't even stuff it with anything! Needless to say, the nice, soft
flannel is very absorbent!
Speaking of absorbency, I think this
would be a great diaper for older babies/toddlers as well. Since it
has a pocket, you can customize the absorbency to your child's needs.
Also, since it wouldn't be as bulky on older babies, I think it would
be fine to use as a regular, daytime diaper as well.
I think by now it goes without saying
that Greenchild Creations OS flannel diapers offer a lot of
customization for size and fit. As you can see in the pictures, since
the front flap folds down you can make the diaper whatever size you
need. The crotch width is generous too, so again, perfect for older
babies and toddlers! (I've also noticed that because of the nice
width and because the whole diaper itself is absorbent and covers the
entire inside of the cover, it's really good at keeping poo
contained! In fact, it's better than our regular inserts.)
So, since I mentioned it's “new and
improved”, let's compare it to the old version. The new one is
noticeably thicker, come with double-napped diaper flannel for the
inner layers, and has serged edges. You will also notice in the
pictures that it is slightly wider, but the length of the fold is
slightly shorter. (I assure you this doesn't affect the sizing
customization!) Even though the new one is thicker and therefore
probably more absorbent, I've tried both the old and new versions
overnight and they seem the same as far as absorbency goes. I have a
feeling as Ripley gets older and pees more I will be able to notice a
difference!
To purchase your own flannel fitted
one size diaper (She also offers them with cotton velour and bamboo
velour! Talk about plushy!) and browse all of the great handmade
items Anne has to offer, you can visit her on Etsy at
Greenchild Creations. Stay up-to-date on
Facebook and show her some
love on her new
Instagram account! And, before you go, be sure
to head over to the
giveaway page for a chance to win your own
one-of-a-kind print flannel fitted one size diaper!
Mixed Bag Mama was not compensated monetarily for this review. I received product in order to facilitate my review and give my honest opinion. Those opinions may differ from your own.
