Cloth Diaper Review: SwaddleBees One Size Pocket Diaper

I run into this problem often: a desire to write a review of a cloth diapering product that is no longer sold. It either speaks to the dynamic world of cloth diapering, forging ahead to find a better fit and better materials or just results from a busy mama's life with four kids under eight. Or both.

Anyway, I bought this Swaddlebees one size pocket diaper used at a local cloth diaper store. I love buying good condition used cloth diapers. Not only do we extend the environmental benefits of cloth diapering and decrease our financial investment, I'm able to try a wider variety of cloth diapers than I probably would buying only new ones. (Swaddlebees has some fantastic prints!)

This diaper has two levels of snaps to decrease the size. The one I bought wouldn't stay snapped at the top level on one side (and Second Son was too big to try the lower ones), but it still worked just fine in catching everything it was supposed to catch.

It is soft on the inside, and it has stayed soft. (I'm not sure how used it was when I bought it; it was in very good or like new condition.) It came with two bamboo inserts, one large and one small. I was excited to try out bamboo and it has not disappointed, though I do have to use both inserts together. I find this is the case for all of Second Son's diapers. He needs the highest levels of absorption.

The only real problem I've had with this diaper is the velcro. The strip across the front at the top ends up rubbing against Second Son's tummy if he's not wearing pants. (You can see in the picture above how it's very close to the top of the diaper.) Now that it's fall (though still in the 80s), it's not as much as a problem as it was in the summer when I'd often leave him in a shirt and diaper. (The summer was so blistering hot the air conditioner often struggled to keep the house in the mid to high 80s.) Also the tabs are already peeling apart. The diaper still holds together but sometimes it's hard to get a good grip on it to put the diaper on or take the diaper off.

I'm not sharing the name of the local store here on the blog, but if you're local and interested send me an email and I'll tell you were I found it. It's a fantastic store that carries a full selection of new diapers and accessories in addition to some wonderful toys. For those of you farther afield, you can often find a range of gently used diapers (one size diapers and pocket diapers, for example) at Cloth Diaper Outlet.

Model in Motion

How Long Does a Pocket Diaper Last?

Back 2008, we rounded out First Daughter's cloth diaper stash with seven 1G size large Knickernappies diapers. I'd already tried one and knew we'd like them, but I didn't know how long they would last.

It seems...three years and a bit. I am now finding the lining of these failing. Two fails and it gets tossed from the rotation. (These are not little fails; these are completely wet right in the middle fails when the insert itself is not very wet.) I decided to take a look back and see what kind of value we received with these diapers.

We had ten Knickernappies 1G diapers, purchased between May 2008 and January 2009, for a total cost of $126.50 (not including shipping because I always ordered enough to get free shipping), all from ClothDiaperOutlet.com. (You can't buy these diapers anymore because they've upgraded to the Custom Fit (sized) pocket diapers.)

I did a little calculation to estimate the number of times I washed cloth diapers each month (which varied from every second or third day, depending on how many babies I had in diapers at the time). The pocket diapers were our favorites. They've been in almost continuous use on First Daughter, then Second Daughter and now Second Son. They were always the first ones we used, so I know they were washed nearly every single time I washed cloth diapers.

On average, the large Knickernappies 1G pocket diapers cost less than $0.03 per use. Kansas Dad pointed out that cost does not include the cost of washing, which is true.  It also doesn't take into account the fact that about half of these diapers are still in our rotation and all of the inserts are still going strong. They look a little rough, but I've just put them into different pocket diapers. (I did have to add a hemp doubler to the LoopyDos or use a SuperDo because my children all needed the extra absorbancy.)

We have used these diapers well. They've been torn on storm shelters, contaminated with diaper cream and stripped by hand, and suffered my abuses as I learned how to wash and maintain cloth diapers. This post isn't an complete comparison of the economic benefits of cloth diapering over disposables. It's just a small comment on the longevity of cloth diapers. The upfront cost can be large, but over time they really are affordable.

We have four or five of the custom fit Knickernappies in the large size which I love just as much as the 1G ones. Second Son is wearing them quite comfortably now. I've also added two one-size Knickernappies diapers, one I bought used from Cloth Diaper Outlet and one I bought with some gift certificates just because I could not resist the adorable Ooga Booga print. I've been really pleased with the Knickernappies One Size Diaper so far, though I've only tried it on babies and toddlers in the 20 to 32 pound range. I wouldn't be surprised if they last longer than the first batch of diapers now that I've gotten better at taking care of them. Of course, to really test them out I'd have to have another baby, which is not a good reason to have a baby.

It's not, right?

This is a great diaper, Mom!

I would much rather grab the camera than pose for a picture.

Quick, take the picture! I'm about to head off for some adventures.

Those are some well-spent gift certificates, though I think I'm biased by the sweetness of the model.

If you're interested in trying some one size Knickernappies pocket diapers, you can find bright yellow ones at a special price right now at Cloth Diaper Outlet. We obviously think bright yellow is a great color for boys and girls.

I also have six medium 1G Knickernappies diapers (three pink and three blue) that just never worked as well for us as the large ones. If you'd like to try them, let me know. I think I could bear to part with them now that I have only one in cloth diapers and quite the stash.

I did not receive anything in exchange for this post. I purchased all these diapers myself (with Kansas Dad's blessing). I do receive a small referral if you follow a link to Cloth Diaper Outlet in this post and make a purchase.

Cloth Diaper Review: Palm Tree One-Size Diaper Cover

A few months ago, Second Daughter was still wearing diapers. Because she and First Son were both wearing the large and toddler sizes, I was doing a lot of diaper juggling to make sure they both had clean diapers to wear without me doing laundry more often. Eventually, I decided I needed to augment my stash a little, so I picked up a Palm Tree One Size Diaper Cover with snaps in Bluejay. Look at that beautiful color!

The price is very affordable for a one size cover: about $10 for a diaper that is sized to fit from 7 to 35 pounds. I read this diaper is great with prefolds tucked inside. I haven't tried it over prefolds myself because Second Son needs two prefolds for enough absorbancy. He's wearing various large and toddler sized fitted diapers, some with doublers, under this cover.

These pictures are a bit old. I think Second Son is about 20 pounds here. He was just an ounce shy of 24 pounds at his 12 month visit a few weeks ago. This diaper cover just fits him over all that diaper. I tried to get a picture so you could see it's already unsnapped all the way.

I tried using this diaper on Second Daughter when it first came. She was (and still is) just a tad over 30 pounds. She would wear the same large and toddler diapers Second Son is wearing, but this cover just could not fit over the diapers on her. I kept her in the Thirsties Duo Wrap cover (size 2) when she's not in a pocket diaper.

When I put it on Second Son, I feel like there's more of a gap just at the top of his thigh than with other covers I've used, but we haven't had any leaks at all -- there or elsewhere -- with this cover. The fit at his waist seems nice and comfortable and there are no red marks on his thighs.

 All in all, I think these are a great affordable option for one size covers. I would not expect them to last until your child is 35 pounds, though. I would say we will make it at least through a few more pounds, so perhaps 28 pounds? Of course, my babies tend to be a little chunky for their height, so that might make a difference. I like the fit of the Thirsties Duo Wrap sized covers a bit better, but I might also just be noticing a preference for velcro rather than snaps. (My Duo Wrap covers are all velcro.) It's a good solid cover.

This review is my own opinion. I purchased the diaper cover myself. I do receive some small compensation if you follow the link above and make a purchase at Cloth Diaper Outlet.

Love Is Digging through the Trash

Love is going out in the 103 degree heat, walking to the end of the driveway and digging through the trash to see if a little person had thrown away the Thirsties Duo Diaper. Unsuccessfully.


(The diaper was found. A little person had indeed taken it from the drying rack and tossed it, but into the cloth diaper pail, not the trash.)

Enter to Win the Baby Bear Wool Dryer Balls

I posted a review of our Baby Bear Wool Dryer Balls a few weeks ago. Now the I Love Cloth Diapers blog is giving away a set of four. Click on over to read the entry rules. Good luck!

I received an extra entry for blogging about the contest, but I would have mentioned the giveaway anyway. And, if I win them, I'll be giving them away as a gift so if you're a sister or sister-in-law, it's like an extra chance for you to win!

Second Son's Dinosaurs

I noticed recently Cloth Diaper Outlet has restocked Kissaluvs wipes in my favorite dino print.

They make diaper changes more fun.

Product Review: Rockin' Green Hard Rock 2.0 Detergent and Funk Rock Ammonia Bouncer

About six months ago, I started using Rockin' Green detergent. I waited a long time to write a review of it because I wanted to be sure it's performance held up over time. It has!

Rockin' Green is environmentally-friendly and safe for the most sensitive skin. It's free of dyes, enzymes, optical brighteners and phosphates. I think I even read in one of the recent newsletters that it's gluten free.

What I love best about this detergent is that I can purchase some specifically formulated for hard water. We discovered after some time here in our house, as opposed to back in town, that our old detergent just wasn't good enough for the diapers. Enter Hard Rock 2.0. Our well water is exceptionally hard. Before Kansas Dad rebuilt the water softener (Have I mentioned lately how he's my hero?), our water measured a staggering 28.6 GPG. (1 - 3.5 is slightly hard; over 10.5 is very hard.) Though our water softener makes a big difference, it's still difficult to find soaps and detergents that give consistent results. You can also purchase Soft Rock for soft water and Classic Rock for everything in between. They are all safe for diapers and for use in HE washing machines.

After a few weeks, I was so impressed I started to use this "good stuff" for the towels, too. I wash towels, washcloths, hand towels, bibs and cleaning rags together on hot water. I like to know they're getting really clean. (One of these days I'll probably switch all our laundry, but for now I tell myself it's cheaper to use the coupon-sale combo detergent for everything else.)

Rockin' Green detergents come in a variety of scents. In the past, I ordered only unscented because Kansas Dad doesn't care for scents, but my most recent order included three different scents. I decided to give them a try. There's no extra charge for the scented varieties and the scent washes out in the laundry. They are purely for enjoyment as you're pouring the soap into the washing machine. (The washing instructions even say you're to "savor the smell.")

Though there's one store within driving distance that carries Rockin' Green, I tend to buy mine online. If I watch the cloth diapering stores and follow Rockin' Green on Facebook, I can usually buy ahead with a sale.

If you're intrigued, you can order samples of the detergent of your choice directly from Rockin' Green.

While I was pleased with our new diaper-laundry detergent, we noticed a distinct ammonia smell from Second Daughter's diapers a few months ago. I clicked over to Cloth Diaper Outlet and ordered some Funk Rock Ammonia Bouncer, a new product from Rockin' Green. I soaked the inserts overnight. I'll be honest;  the water the next morning was totally gross! I could not believe how much gunk was built up in those inserts! I followed the simple instructions for the soak and washing them afterward. We've had no smelly problems since. Hooray! They recommend using about a tablespoon of the Funk Rock in the wash every time, but I use it about every third wash (once a week or so) to help keep the funk away.

This review is my honest opinion about Rockin' Green detergent. I purchased the products myself, did not receive anything for the review and will not receive anything if you order from Rockin' Green. If you follow the link to Cloth Diaper Outlet and make a purchase, I do receive a small commission.

Happy laundry!

Range Cloth Wipes Solutions

For years, I’ve been using Baby Bum Drops and Baby Bits to make a solution for my cloth wipes. (Read my comparison of them here.) A few months ago, I was inspired to try making my own. I make a lot of our cleaning solutions (complicated things like vinegar and water) so I thought it would be similar. A quick search online brings up lots of sites and recipes to try. (This site seemed particularly clear.) I read through a variety of them and then just cobbled some together with ingredients I already had on hand.

Here they are! I used some 16 ounce spray bottles. You can buy these at all kinds of stores for about $2 each, depending on how fancy you get. (I don't like to prewet my wipes; I think they get musty. I just spray each one a little right before I use it.)

I have read mixed things on using plain water for wipes. Some people say it works fine; others have said it can be irritating. I opted for oil and water solutions, one with soap and one without. You can choose the essential oils you like best, too.


Oil-Based wipes solution

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 drops essential oils (I use lavender.)
• Water to fill

In a 16 ounce spray bottle, add the olive oil and essential oils. Fill with water. Shake well before use.

Castile Soap wipes solution

•  2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp liquid castile soap like Dr. Bonner's (which our grocery store carries)
• 2 drops tea tree oil 
• 2 drops essential oils (I use lavender.) 
•  Water to fill

In a 16 ounce spray bottle, add all the ingredients and water to fill. Shake well before use.


I like to use the solution that includes soap for particularly messy diaper changes. I try to finish with a wipe of the oil-based solution to replenish natural oils that might have been washed away by the soap. I find I have to refill my solution bottles once every two to three weeks (and that's with two in diapers).

I had started with more oil, but it seemed to be staining the diapers so I've cut back. I am also careful with the tea tree oil. There seems to be conflicting reports on whether it's a good idea to put it on skin or against diapers.

I thought about doing a price comparison on purchasing the little blocks of soap to dilute, but I wasn't sure I could figure out how much a drop of essential oil would cost. The castile soap and oils do probably seem more expensive in the beginning, but a bottle of essential oil will literally last for years. I use the castile soap for most of our washing around the house (diluted) and a bottle of that also easily lasts for years. I think it's safe to say the cost of making your own wipes solution is minimal. I love using the dino pattern wipes from Kissaluv, but there are lots of sites online to find information on making your own wipes, so you could be saving a lot of money by using cloth wipes and homemade wipes solutions.

Just a reminder, if you follow any of the links above to Cloth Diaper Outlet and make a purchase, I receive a small referral.

Product Review: Baby Bear Wool Dryer Balls

I have never used fabric softener with our cloth diapers or towels. I think any diaper site will tell you to avoid all fabric softeners. Because they decrease absorbancy, it's a bit counter-productive to use them with towels. All these years we've cloth-diapered, though, I've continued to use fabric softener with our other loads. Just a tiny bit, but still some.

A couple of months ago, we started to reach the end of the last bottle we bought on sale and I decided to research dyer balls.

Dryer balls are just what they sound like: balls that go in the dyer with your clothes while the dryer is running. They supposedly separate the clothes to decrease static cling and naturally soften them, without the chemicals of a standard fabric softener. Wool dryer balls seem to compare favorably to the PVC ones. From what I read online (taken with a grain of salt), the PVC balls can damage clothes, do not decrease drying time substantially and are not particularly environmentally friendly.

That was all fine with me because I really just wanted to buy the Baby Bear Wool Dryer Balls at Cloth Diaper Outlet. I ordered six of them. Between the discount for ordering six and the free shipping with orders over $50, the cost was about the same for six as for four (which is probably the minimum necessary to make any difference when drying clothes).

Here they are, a couple of months later, all settled into their new home:

If I didn't have four kids to tend and homeschooling to manage, I would have done a nice scientific experiment for you comparing the time my clothes and diapers took to dry before the dryer balls with how quickly they dry after them, but I don't have that kind of time. (I do have that kind of personality, though.) I think some loads are drying faster, particularly the heavy ones: diapers, towels, jeans, and big blankets (which I don't hang outside anymore after those ubiquitous Kansas winds tore some of mine). I do think my SuperDo inserts dry much better than before. (I try to turn them inside out as I move them from the washer to the dryer, but sometimes they reverse themselves in the dryer and don't dry all the way.) I rarely have to hang them to finish drying now that I have the dryer balls.

I can say for certain is that I haven't used any fabric softener for about two months and our clothes are just as soft as ever. We have had a tiny increase in static, but hardly worth mentioning. Sometimes the dryer balls try to make an escape. They end up tucked into the arms of shirts or pant legs. I found one early on in the dog crate, but I think Moses learned that wasn't going to be tolerated.

They make some noise while bouncing around in the dryer. I have been avoiding using them when we're about to go to bed so they don't disturb us, but I dry all the time just a few feet away from Second Son's crib while he's sleeping in there and he doesn't seem to mind at all. (I've been hearing recently from people who say you should not use a dryer when you're away from home or sleeping anyway, for risk of fire, so perhaps it's for the best.)

Intuitively, using wool dryer balls seems much more environmentally friendly than using fabric softener and probably better than using the PVC balls. They are made of all-natural materials with a minimum of packaging. (Mine came without any outer packaging at all -- just the mailing envelope.) There seems to be some debate as to how long they'll last. Some people claim they've been using the same ones for years.

At the very least, I think using the dryer balls is a good investment decision for our diapers. Though I never used fabric softener in the washer with the diapers, it seems likely some residual softener was getting mixed in. It's not like I have a dedicated cloth diaper washer and dryer.

I received nothing in exchange for this review. I purchased and paid for the Baby Bear Wool Dryer Balls myself. I am an affiliate of Cloth Diaper Outlet and receive a small commission if you follow these links and make a purchase. If you are interested and crafty enough, you can make your own wool dryer balls. I've read the instructions here and they look pretty easy. I may even try them myself one day. You can also find lots of beautiful homemade wool dryer balls on Etsy.

Cloth Diaper Review: Thirsties Duo Diaper

Oh, how I love this diaper! I will sing its praises! The Thirsties Duo Diaper is everything I loved about the Thirsties Duo wrap (see review here) in a pocket diaper. It's practically perfect!

Second Son thinks so, too.

I was lucky enough to win a $25 gift certificate to Ecological Babies thanks to the Knickernappies blog.

I used my certificate to buy a Thirsties Duo Wrap cover in size 2 for Second Son in the snazzy cool stripes. I had a little of the gift certificate left over, though, so splurged a few of my own dollars to try out the Duo Diaper.

Like the Duo Wrap, the Duo Diaper comes in two sizes to cover baby from newborn to potty training. Second Son was about 18 pounds when we started using it on him.

I'm not sure what he weighs now, but you can see we're using it snapped down on the top snaps. There's still room to unsnap it all the way. Since he's already wearing our biggest fitted diapers, I think this should fit him for quite a while. (You wouldn't use a fitted diaper with the Duo Diaper. I'm just making a comparison for size purposes.)

The diaper has a sleeve -- it's like a pocket open at both ends. The inner liner is microfleece so it's nice and soft against Second Son's skin. The cute colored outer layer is waterproof (of course). After washing, just tuck the inserts into the sleeve. Then it's ready to put onto the baby, as easy as a disposable (and so much cuter!).

Two inserts are included with the diaper. I have been using them together successfully. If Second Son were smaller, I'd be tempted to try it with just one of them for a trimmer diaper, but in my experience the extra absorbancy is a good thing for him.

Like the Duo Wrap, this wonderful diaper has those lovely gussets around the legs to keep inside everything that should be inside while keeping baby's legs nice and comfy.

Check out those chubby thighs!

This diaper has never leaked. I like to use it first thing in the morning when Second Son often makes a messy diaper.

I always remove the inserts before putting the diaper in the pail. My low water washing machine probably wouldn't agitate it out. Since it's a sleeve instead of a complete pocket, I can pull on the end that's least messy.

This review is my objective opinion. I did not receive anything in exchange for the review. I did receive a $25 gift certificate thanks to Knickernappies and Ecological Babies but selected my own products and decided on my own to review the diaper for the blog.

Because I received this Thirsties Duo Diaper from Ecological Babies, the links above are all to that store. If you prefer, you can find them at Cloth Diaper Outlet as well with my associate link. If you are in need of any cloth diapers, I highly recommend these. In fact, I'd be tempted to buy a whole stash of them myself, if I didn't already have a whole stash of diapers.

Cloth Diaper Outlet Updates

Cloth diapering families, be sure to check out Cloth Diaper Outlet's new programs! They have a Discount Menu of codes to use when making a purchase. Just pick the one that best fits your needs. (How cool is that?)

They have also started a trade-in program for gently used diapers. Send in diapers you aren't using anymore and receive a store credit you can use on something you need now. I'm not sure I have anything fit to sell (most of my diapers are not-so-gently used), but I'm pretty sure I'll be in the market for a few pocket diapers for Second Son so he doesn't have to wear the lavender ones and wouldn't mind buying some gently used ones.

While I'm at it, check out Cloth Diaper Outlet's new blog, I Love Cloth Diapers. The blog is also on Facebook. When they reach 1000 fans, they're giving away ten cloth diapers. Check them out and become a fan. I'm not sharing my diaper with you if I win, though.

I am an affiliate of Cloth Diaper Outlet and receive a small commission if you follow my link and make a purchase.

Fascinating Post on Cloth Diapering at No Cost

Even if you choose to use disposable diapers, thinking ahead a little could help you diaper your baby in an emergency (like stuck between towns in western Kansas or a natural disaster like we've seen in Japan). Cotton Babies has a great post full of ideas for cloth diapering with a minimum of supplies.

Of course, you might lose the Internet in the case of a natural or national disaster, so you might want to print the post out for a Disaster Binder. (I don't have one; my main plan is to depend on our copy of The Encyclopedia of Country Living.)

HT: Arwen at Faith and Family

Product Review: Planet Wise Diaper Pail Liner

When Second Son was born, we set up a second diaper changing area in our bedroom for him. We didn't really have room for his clothes and diapers in the kids' bedroom and this way we could change him during the night or during Second Daughter's naps without disturbing anyone else.

Nothing makes a cloth diaper changing station complete like a pail liner. It holds all the yucky diapers until wash day and no one has to carry used diapers to another room. I decided to try a new one and picked the Planet Wise pail liner.

In short, it's fabulous!

It comes in a wide array of colors to match any decor. I picked sage, in case you were wondering.

This pail liner is so waterproof I can pour water out of it after washing it, and sometimes even after it's been "drying" on our rack overnight. After seven months, it's still in perfect condition - no strains or tears. (I always line dry the liner to decrease wear and tear on it in our ancient dryer.)

It's nice and roomy at the top so it's very easy to put into just about any pail.

Really, this is the ideal pail liner (and the third kind I've tried). I would absolutely buy another one if I needed another one and recommend it to anyone else who's looking for one.

I did not receive anything in exchange for this review. I purchased the pail liner myself. I do receive a small commission if you follow the links to Cloth Diaper Outlet and make a purchase.

Random Tip No. 12

Don't read cloth diaper reviews unless you need to buy more diapers.

Now I really want to try the Duo Fab Fitted and have no excuse to do so...

Random Tip No. 7

If you are worried about how well your newborn is eating and growing, use cloth diapers instead of disposables. It's a lot easier to see and feel how wet they are.

Random Tip No. 3

If you decide to strip your diapers by hand in your sink, because you are afraid to put Dawn in your front loading washing machine, it is a good idea to subscribe to Netflix so you can watch a movie. The job will be done before the movie and seem much less strenuous than the last time you stripped diapers.

Be Not Afraid...of Prefolds

Second Son was huge when he was born and has grown quickly. He was well over 15 pounds at two months old and swiftly outgrowing his diapers. He was still a little too small for the toddler size fitted diaper (they left big gaps around his legs), but I didn't have quite enough of some that were just a tiny bit smaller.

"Seriously," I said to myself, "I cannot buy more diapers! We have tons. Surely there's something he can wear!" But there really wasn't. Plus, Second Daughter is actually wearing those other diapers. (There's something wrong with a 26 month old and a 3 month old wearing the same diaper size.)

I needed to do something and I didn't want to spend a lot of money. Inspired by a recent post on the Cloth Diaper Outlet blog. I bought...(gasp) prefolds! I know quite a few moms who use prefolds, so I wasn't going entirely into unknown territory. One mom even sent me a few to try with Second Daughter. I had tried them out and even used them with doublers for a while before my new ones arrived. It's still a bit of a change from the fitted diapers.

It took a few days of practice, but now I reach for the prefolds first. I use the bikini twist almost exclusively, with a little extra step. Here is Second Son in one of his prefolds.

Right there, where I'm grabbing the diaper, I tuck it in. This creates a bit of a pocket to catch stuff. It leaks more than a fitted diaper, but the trusty Thirsties cover never lets leaks onto his clothes. (I just have to change the cover if it gets dirty.)

I joked with a friend that moving into the prefold world is really a whole other level of cloth diapering, but it's really surprisingly easy especially with that cool Snappi! It's inexpensive and the diapers wash and dry easily and quickly. Just be sure to buy the quality prefolds, not the ones you can probably find in the aisles of your local superstore, which are best used for burp cloths.

I tend to use the prefolds at home and the fitted diapers when we're out and about. I like to keep the Snappi under strict supervision since Second Daughter has recently started putting everything in her mouth. That would be gross. And also potentially painful.

As a reminder, if you follow any of the links above to the Cloth Diaper Outlet and make a purchase, I receive a small commission. I did not, however, receive anything in exchange for this post. I just wanted to share because knowing my friends had successfully used prefolds helped encourage me and I thought I'd pass on the favor.

My Vote for Kiwi

Originally, I was going to write a review of this Wonder Wrap one-size cover I bought earlier this year. Second Daughter used it for a while and I recently tried it on Second Son. But since they've stopped making it, a review doesn't really seem worthwhile.

Second Son didn't mind chewing on his hands for a few minutes longer while I took a picture for you, though, so I thought I'd share it.

The company has recently changed their name and released a few new products like the GroVia one-size diaper. I haven't tried them out, but wanted to comment on the color. I chose this kiwi because I thought it would be acceptable for a boy (should Fourth Baby be revealed as Second Son, as he was), but as First Daughter was wearing it all summer, I realized what a fantastic color it was for girls. Nearly every time I put it on her, it matched perfectly the little vines or leaves or flowers on her dresses. I started reaching for it over and over again (even though she usually wore it at nap time, when no one was going to be admiring her perfectly matched dress and diaper cover).

I've read some comments from some people who didn't think it was a good color, so I just wanted to state my opinion for the record. Even though none of them will ever read this or care.

As long as we're talking about diaper cover colors (or at least, as long as I am), I'd like to come right out and say I dislike white for diaper covers. I think it starts looking dingy. It's probably a factor of our exceptionally hard water, but that doesn't change how I feel. I like to pick greens or blues instead. Or pink, but not so much for Second Son.

Now you know.

Random Tip No. 2

As you move your diapers from your washing machine to your dryer, turn your SuperDo inserts inside out. They might not all stay that way, but the ones that do will be dry after one cycle in the dryer.

Second Son in Size Two

Earlier I reviewed the Thirsties Duo-Wrap cover. Here's a picture of Second Son in the size two.

I think he's still shy of 17 pounds in this picture (taken yesterday), and the size two fits perfectly with the aplix tabs stacked like this. I know they will work at least up to 30 pounds because Second Daughter was wearing them until a few weeks ago.

Doesn't he look delightfully squishy?