Review of "Best Bottom cloth diaper cover"

I have about a million reviews to catch up on but I LOVE this diaper so I had to review it now.

I originally started reviewing diapers on my search for a diaper that wouldn't leak on skinny, preemie legs. We don't have access to those anymore, so this review is for an average size baby :)

These diaper covers are super thick PUL. They have double gussets at the legs and inside snaps to attach inserts. The first time I used this diaper was over night. I usually use disposables at night because cloth don't last long enough. I placed 2 generic inserts in the diaper and was surprised to find a dry baby in the morning! I have used this diaper since then, during the day, with an almost crawler, and still no leaks. Ever.

I usually use my pocket diapers as covers (I don't stuff them) so best bottoms was good for me. Some people say they don't like the cover right against their baby's skin where the insert doesn't touch but It hasn't caused any problems for us.

These diapers adjust size with front snaps (very easy and fit very well) and they cost about $16 without an insert. I wish all cloth diapers were under $10 but that just isn't plausible and these are at least worth it! Oh, and the prints are cute too!

Socks that Stay on!!! (review of Robeez baby socks)

If you have a baby who wears socks and those socks aren't Robeez, then you're probably putting them back on alllllllll day...

When starting this blog I really did not intend on writing reviews of socks, but finding socks that stayed on became a little bit of an obsession for me.

I originally bought Robeez because I saw them at TJ MAXX and they were red which was a sock color my son had been lacking.  I also picked up some with construction stuff because I knew my husband would like them.  It wasn't until I got home that I saw they said "kick proof". I thought "Yah right, I hate when products always make empty claims..."  Well, these socks really are kick proof.  You put these socks on ONCE each day and they stay there until you take them off; it's absolutely amazing!  I nanny a kid with regular socks that I am always picking up, putting on, readjusting; I'm almost tempted to buy him some Robeez to use while I'm there.

There is plenty to do when you have a baby and putting socks on several thousand times a day should not be something wasting your time.  I feel like a salesman for these socks, but I just love them and you need to try them.  They're apparently made by Stride Rite and can be found on their website HERE or if you're lucky you'll find them at places like Marshalls and TJ Maxx.

  

Review of "Kawaii Pure and Natural Pocket Diaper"

My original diaper stash was Kawaii baby one size pocket diapers but they were WAY too big; I still haven't started using them.  Anyway, I thought I would try these Kawaii "pure and natural" because they say they're for 6-22 pounds rather than 8-40 pounds.  When I first put them on at 7-8 pounds the waist was way too big.  I overlapped the tabs as much as I could but they were still too loose.  Once he got to 11-12 pounds, they fit great and don't leak for about 3 hours.  I even ordered more of these and use them whenever they're available.  They are a great price; about $7.

Review of "Happy Heinys Mini One Size (pocket) Diaper"

I loved this diaper when I first put it on at 7-8 pounds because the fit was great!  However, it LEAKED as soon as he peed... Every time I used this diaper it leaked.  I tried putting the insert in the pocket and laying it on top.  I decided yesterday to try it one more time before reviewing it.  Now at 11 pounds I still like the fit and he went 3 ours without leaking.  It seems that it was just too loose around the legs when he was smaller.  Also, I thought the color I was ordering was a burnt orange but when it came it was bright, hunter orange!  They're pretty pricey: $18.95

Review of "bumGenius Newborn (all-in-one ) Cloth Diaper"

I hated this diaper at first because it kept leaking... everywhere!  I didn't give up on it though and now I can use it and know clothes won't get wet.  I guess, with this diaper, it is really important to fully prep it by washing 4 or 5 times or boiling.

The good thing about this diaper is that its low profile and you can make the legs really tight without having the waist too small (bad for chunky thighs I suppose).  It also dries fast.  I think this would have fit at 5 pounds because there is still a lot of Velcro available on the front for tightening.

Decent all-in-one price: $12.95

Review of "Grovia Newborn All-in-one"

Product Description

GroVia Newborn AIO was designed to specifically meet the needs of newborn babies. A trim fit, soft materials, and easy to use make this a top selling diaper for the tiniest bundles!

• Inner: Sewn in Soaker Pad 55% Hemp, 45% Cotton topped with 100% Polyester Microfleece
• Body Lining: 100% Polyester Microfleece
• Outer: 100% Water Resistant Polyester TPU
• No Cover Needed
• Made fairly & conscientiously in China

Fits most newborns 5-12+ lbs.

Usually I'm the kind of person to save the best for last, but in this case I want to review my favorite diaper first.  I actually came across the Grovia diaper on Amazon as a suggestion based on other items I bought; thanks Amazon!

When you get this diaper is says to wash it 3 to 5 times before using.  I'm impatient so I only washed it once.  It definitely has become more absorbent the more I use it.

This diaper has awesome elastic at the legs for skinny babies like mine.  They are also adjustable with snaps on the front for the waist and the rise of the diaper.

Pros: Easy to use, doesn't leak (on my baby), and has super cute prints even for boys!
Cons: Kind of pricey ($15), always has to dry longer than the rest of the load of laundry

I wish I had this diaper for when we first brought our baby home.  It will definitely fit a 5 pounder.

Cloth diapers for little babies with skinny legs

When we first brought our son home he was just under 5 pounds and we knew our "one size" pocket diapers wouldn't fit even at their smallest setting so we didn't even try. Once he reached 8 pounds (when the one size are supposed to fit) I tried them out. Saying they didn't work out is an under statement. They leaked out the legs and the top no matter how I stuffed them, lined them, or fastened them. I was pretty frustrated but I decided to try some smaller, more fitted cloth diapers before giving up. My son's biggest problem is his signature preemie chicken legs so that's what I focused on in my search for a well fitting diaper. My favorite ended up being the Grovia newborn all-in-one.  The reviews of each diaper follow.

(photos and my initial impression made when baby was 7-8 pounds)

(Thirsties size one, Grovia Newborn)

(Happy Heiny's mini one size, Kawaii Pure & Natural, bumGenius Newborn)