Thirsties One Size Pocket Diaper Review

Thanks to Tina M for trying out the Thirsties One Size Pocket Diapers and writing up a review for us! Here is what Tina has to say about her experience!

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Likes:
- No leaks, not even with a newborn breast fed poo-splosion (I used some disposables during this period and it would always end in a blow out).
- The double leg gusset definitely helps with the no-leaking.
- My son is already a heavy wetter and I found this diaper to be very absorbent.
- Cute print(s) (I purchased Scottish Storm).
- Easy to wash, and doesn't take long to dry.


Dislikes:
- It can sometimes be tough to snap the diaper on a wriggly newborn. This is where I can see velcro would be a little easier, but when baby is older, they can undo the velcro a lot easier than the snaps.
- As most cloth diapers, they can be a little bulky for a newborn, even on the smallest snaps.
- I find the pocket really narrow to stuff the insert. I personally don't like the opening on both ends of the diaper for the insert (but you don't have to remove the insert before throwing it into the wash, it agitates out on its own).
- The gussets are white, and with the yellow newborn poo, it stains (hung outside in the sun, still has a light stain).

Wash Routine: My diapers are washed using an HE LG front loader. I rinse on delicate. I use regular powdered Tide detergent at line 3 of the scoop included in the box. I wash on a regular cycle, hot, with extra water (button on machine). I then rinse and extra rinse on delicate. I then either line dry (depending on the weather) or I use the dryer on low.

 
Additional notes:
I used the infant insert only, placed inside the pocket. My son was born August 18, 2014 at 8lb7.5oz, the diaper was used from about that weight until he was about 10lbs. I think it will fit better once he grows a little more. I would definitely recommend this diaper and want to purchase a few more for my collection.

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Amanda on #AMPdiapers

I love my AMP diapers.

It was not my idea to cloth diaper. My husband really wanted to cloth diaper. So, for a person who is skeptical about cloth diapering, as I was, these are the diapers for you.

There are many great qualities of AMP cloth diapers. They are soft, great colour choices, they fit well, they hold messes in amazingly well, and the quality is awesome. I had a good friend tell me some cloth diaper basics before we had our first son and we figured AMP sounded like a good option and we liked that they were (and are still) made in Winnipeg.

We primarily bought the One Size Duo™ pocket diapers, because we wanted our diapers to grow with our child and to be able to stuff them with how much fluff we needed at any given time. That being said, I was getting a little tired with always stuffing fluff inside the pocket (which you don't have to do, but we liked that the inserts didn't shift around if they were placed inside the pocket). So, we tried a couple of Hook and Loop Stay Dry All In One's (AIO) and a couple Snap Stay Dry AIO's. Love that I do not have to stuff them. My husband prefers the hook and loop and I prefer the snap.

Our second is wearing a Snap Stay Dry AIO (pictured), that our first son wore and as you can see is wearing well and let me tell you, has been put to the test. I have a great stash of cloth diapers and don't need more, but every time I see a new colour or print for AMP, I want to have it. I recommend any of the AMP diapers.

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Thanks for the write-up, Amanda! If anyone else is interested in being featured on our blog please let us know! Email Andi at andi@tinytreehuggerdiapers.com.

Knickernappies Giveaway! [now closed]

We are so happy to team up with Knickernappies this month to giveaway a sized pocket diaper with loopydo insert!  This marks our FIRST blog giveaway. One of many :)

Three years ago when I was first introduced to cloth diapering a small Knickernappies pocket diaper was in the pocket package I had purchased. This was my FIRST package of diapers I bought, before baby was even here!  I took that brave step to see which diaper(s) I would like and which would fit well for my little baby. Never looked back...

This Knickernappies diaper quickly became my go-to 'grab it' first diaper then I bought a few more to compliment it.  It was trim, slim and not too bulky!

Of course, you need something to put into the cloth diaper, the absorbent part.  Well, the loopydo insert is a perfect match!  I usually don't like microfiber as a stand alone insert, but when it is paired with the hemp to make the loopydo insert - WOW. It is super absorbent.  The microfiber is the quick absorber, while the hemp absorbs more over a longer period. So, a perfect pair!!  The fact that it's sewn as a loop of fabric means that it dries quicker in the dryer.

Buy it!
Knickernappies Pocket Diapers are only $18; a Loopydo Insert is $7.95.
When you buy 3 Pocket Diapers it is just $34, add 3 Loopydo Inserts $22 = $56.
When you buy 6 Pocket Diapers it is just $85, add 6 Loopydo Inserts $45  = $130. 
Or 12 Pocket Diapers for $180, add 12 Loopydo Inserts for $85 = $265.

Win it!
Simply enter by commenting below with your favorite color of Knickernappies diaper. Sorry this contest eligible Canadians only. Contest closes November 2nd, 2010 10pm CST.

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Restocked - Sept 8/10

Thirsties:

• Duo Hemp Prefolds
• Duo Diapers
• Duo Wraps - Aplix
• Fab Wipes
• Fab Doublers

B3G1 - Canadian Made Baby Kangas

Come and check out the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Event with Baby Kangas!  Enter the code 'freekanga' in the discount field and get the amount of $17.95 off your order.  For higher quantities in multiples of 4 we will refund you back after your order goes through.

These are a great one size pocket diaper with a zipper enclosure in front, unlike any other pocket that I have seen!  And it is Canadian Made.  Even better!  The best fit is from 10 to 35 pounds.  I have even used them with my potty training pre-schooler as 'trainers' without an insert.

Free diapers!!  It's like music to my ears!  What are you waiting for?