Thirsties mission is, “make it easy and affordable for every family to choose cloth while simultaneously investing in our local economy and sustainable business practices.” – Thirsties Baby Website
Thirsties decided they wanted to not only manufactur their diapers in the USA, but they also wanted to be sure all their fabrics did to. They chose domestic textile mills to help support our local economy. Thirsties diapers are proudly made in Colorado, USA. They strive to have the highest of ethical business practices.
How Green is Thirsties Baby?
Their warehouse is 100% powered by wind energy
All fabric and components are sourced as locally as possible, thereby cutting down on unnecessary transportation (not from China)
All cutting and sewing is completed locally as well so as to keep transport fuel consumption to a minimum (not from China)
All in-house printing is done on recycled paper with 100% post-consumer content. Thirsties hang tags are printed in the USA on paper made with 35% post-consumer content
They choose fabrics and design diapers that dry quickly and remain soft even when hung to dry to encourage our customers to retire their dryers
Retail product packaging is produced in the USA with wind energy from FSC-certified paperboard
To see more ways that Thirsties Baby is a super green business check out their What Makes Us Green page.
I reviewed Thirsties AIO Hook and Loop style cloth diaper.
I own a few brands of AIO cloth diapers. AIO’s are always my go to nap diaper. They are typically absorbent enough for naps but not quite absorbent enough for overnights. My son is 18 months and he pees a normal amount while sleeping. He naps are 1-3 hours long one time per day. At night he sleeps 10-11 hours. I always try all the diapers I receive at least 1 time overnight. I call it the “overnight test” (very catchy name huh?).
This Thirsties Baby AIO diaper….PASSED! With flying colors! I am SO excited that I have an AIO diaper I can use overnights! This will make overnights at his grandparents house so much easier. They are not into the whole “cloth thing” as they call it. Which is fine, I know that cloth is not for everyone. Having an AIO option to offer them may make the overnight diaper experience with them a tad easier and maybe they will use cloth more when they watch him.
My favorite feature: The insert goes from top to butt!
You read that right. Every other AIO I have seen has the insert start at the butt/back side and fall forward towards the front/belly side. The insert moves around and gets curled up in there a lot of the time. With Thirsties design this doesn’t happen! It lays where you want it to; in the middle and flat. I think this is a mind blowing and such a great feature. I seriously have no clue why anyone would make the inserts go the other way now. You need to grab one of these diapers and try it out for yourself.
This Thirsties AIO has the best hook and loop laundry set up I have seen. They are strong. So strong my son has a super hard time undoing them. When he is just in a diaper and tee-shirt (hot summers ya know) he tries to take off his diaper sometimes. The velcro is very secure and it is almost (but not totally) impossible for him to remove this diaper.
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Momo Baby is a company that cares about children. Momo Baby is a company that cares about children. They strive to create and put out the best possible footware andcat paw socksfor our children. Their small, developing feet need extra support and guidance as they grow. Shoes need to help a child. Kids play, they run and get crazy. “Safety is an important factor within the construction of our footwear. We make sure that Momo Baby shoes are made to protect feet from rough and dirty surfaces, while providing beneficial health benefits. We are are accepted by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).” – Momo Shoes Facebook Page
They also carry the American Podiatric Medical Association’s prestigious Seal of Acceptance
Momo Baby carries a broad variety of products, which can change due to limited stock and time of year.
When I received my Momo Baby shoes I was so happy to see how well they were packaged and shipped.
Sneaker and Mary Jane Features:
The upper is made of genuine leather; it is durable and high quality
The fan-shaped front mimics the actual share of your child’s foot, allowing the largest and smallest roes to move freely
The mesh fabric is lightweight and breathable for all day comfort
The durable Velcro straps make it easy to put the shoes on, but also ensures that they stay on
These shoes look great on little feet! Momo puts great care and thought into current trends so that your child is always stylish, fresh and fun.
Sole and Insole Features
Momo takes great pride in their sole design. The rubber sole is flexible, which enables the child to maintain a natural shift of weight from the back tot he front of the show. The signature tread pattern will make you feel as east with the anti-slip grip.
Feet stay comfy and dry with Momo’s breathable and anti-bacterial insoles. The insole is easily removable to you can see if the orange strip is worn away. If ts is, your child is ready for a larger size.
The sole has an indicator to easily see if your child has out grown their shoe size!
My children are outdoors kids. They want to be outside from the moment they wake up until I make them go to sleep. They run, jump, climb, tackle & explore all day long. This is what we want our growing children to do. They need to be curious and learn through play. Momo Baby shoes are so comfortable and durable that my children were able to play for hours and never complained about their feet! A lot of children’s shoes now-a-days are made very poorly. They cut into a child’s foot, causing marks, blisters and even cuts which bleed. This totally bums me out when I see the marks left on my child’s feet after we come inside. After roughhousing for about 3 hours this afternoon out in the pasture, and doing laps around the horse barn, both children’s feet were smooth as can be. No cuts or marks here! I am so glad we found a reliable shoe brand that we can count on. I highly suggest checking out Momo Baby and grabbing a few pairs of shoes today.
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If you have a child that loves dolls you have to check out My Friend Cayla! My daughter loves My Friend Cayla, she takes her everywhere! I love that she interacts through bluetooth. Read the full review here.
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Simba & Mama is a new cloth diaper company run and owned by Mama Fifi. Fifi was living in Bali when she was pregnant with her daughter, Simba. She found out that all the trash, including disposable diapers, were simply burnt due to lack of space. This really bothers Fifi (and myself), so she decided to do something about it.
Simba & Mama was created to help not only babies like my own, but also the people of Bali. Cloth diapers are not very prevalent in Bali. Mama Fifi has chosen that for every Simba & Mama diaper that is purchased she will donate 1 diaper to a family in Bali. This will not only help cut down on the air pollution in Bali as well as the earth’s atmosphere, but it will help educate the mothers of Bali that there is another choice other than disposables.
What Does Simba & Mama Sell
There are a lot of cloth diapers on the market, so what makes Simba & Mama special?
Buy a Diaper, Give a Diaper
You help reduce the earths air pollution by helping a mother in Bali receive a cloth diaper.
When I first opened this diaper I was so excited to see how it was packaged. It was neatly folded up and inside the wet bag is comes with. Not only do you get 2 awesome microfiber inserts, but you get a bonus fleece reusable liner. These are so great for any child. No one likes to feel wet after they go potty. These fleece liners are like little cloth super absorbers. They pull the urine away from your babies skin quickly so they can then move back into the microfiber insert. This gives you baby a stay dry feeling. I use fleece liners during naps and for bedtime. Now that my son is 18 months I don’t want to have to change his diaper in the middle of the night, but I don’t want him to be uncomfortable either. These fleece liners help him stay dry and help to avoid diaper rash!
the main microfiber insert has 2 snap positions to allow for a more versatile product
I love this diaper in so many ways, but I am so excited that I have found another overnight diaper! Not all of my cloth diapers are overnight options. My son has skinny legs and we need to have a special insert combo inside a diaper as well as tight leg gussets to pass the overnight test. The Little Lion Cub Diaper passes this test! I am so excited about this!
Lil Helpers are All-In-2 cloth diapers made by rocket scientist….seriously
Lil Helpers has a niche on the charcoal insert market. They have a sleekest reusable liners and have adorable diaper designs. Now they are offering a 4 pack of diapers WITH a pack of their Bamboo Stay Dry Liners at a discounted price of $59.95 with free shipping in the US! That is a 40% savings! Limit of 3 per per household.
One lucky reader will win one of these super packages valued at $101.79!
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Diapers designed by rocket scientists….seriously though, they are.
What really appeals to me about Lil Helper diapers is how relatable of a company they are. Lil Helpers is owned and run by two guys (Mohammad and Nader) who met in college and are quiet literally rocket scientists (that’s aerospace engineering to be more specific). My husband is a scientist (biologist something about DNA) who now works in telecom; a completely different field. What they have in common is this: the brains to make me feel like Penny from Big Bang Theory and the ability to make me laugh like a little school girl. Mohammad & Nader are dedicated, intelligent men who make parents life easier with their super designed cloth diapers and accessories.
Lil Helper diapers has a strong and honest mission. These are a few from their list of statements:
Offer quality products at reasonable, affordable prices.
Provide great customer service throughout the life-cycle of the product.
Refuse to sell or endorse anything that we are not comfortable using on our own children. Period.
They also do NOT claim to help you or your child lose weight or that their diapers will improve your sex life. But you shouldn’t worry about that. There are plenty of other ways that you can improve this area of your life, like looking at how anal beads, butt plugs, and other types of sex toys can help to give you the sexual pleasure that you so desire. However, it would not be wise to restrict yourself to sex toys only. If you want to spice up your sex life with the help of a strapless dildo, for example, then keeping the flame within you burning is definitely something that you should consider. Moreover, trying new things never hurt anybody, did it? That said, you can try a new sensation like prostate milking, which is known to be a simple prostate massage aimed at mindblowing orgasms. In a nutshell, this is a massage of the male G-spot for sexual stimulation. If you haven’t heard about this yet, then this might be the time to read about this erotic practice. For that, interested individuals can consider visiting websites like Loveplugs. So, it seems that whilst these diapers can help you in other ways, using them to improve your sex life definitely isn’t one of them. With that being said, you can click here & scroll down to read more 😉
Why Lil Helpers
1) There are tons and tons of different companies that make and sell cloth diapers. Why choose Lil Helpers? For starters they are Do Gooders. What I mean by this is that they donate 1 diaper for every 3 diapers bought to a child in North American who is in need. They lovingly call this program Baby Do Good (you can read more about this through the link).
2) They have 24 hour customer service (who can honestly say that?!)
3) They have the God Forbid Guarantee. I have never heard of this but I think its one of the most kind and loving company policies ever created. God forbid that something untoward were to happen during or after you birth and you are no longer able to use your cloth diapers from Lil Helper – They will fully refund your entire purchase. This is a policy I can back up 100% with Mama’s stamp of approval!
Plus there are many, many other reasons why they kick butt and you need their diapers.
When I received my diapers I was so excited to try both the bamboo and charcoal inserts! I have heard about charcoal inserts a few times in different Facebook cloth diaper groups, but had yet to know anyone personally who used them. I was super excited to find out that you only have to wash them one to prep! They are fully ready to go as far as absorbency power. You should wash them 1 time before use just because, ya know, stuff gets dirty in transport.
The inserts have a 4 layer design. The outermost shell is charcoal cloth and the 2 inside layers are micro terry cloth. This allows for super quick absorbency and super hold.
Charcoal provides:
Stay dry features
Hypoallergenic
Naturally deodorizing
Anti-bacterial
Dark in color (wont show those blueberry poop stains!)
I am super pumped about these liners. They are super soft, easy to wash and super absorbent. Click here to read more about charcoal inserts.
Bamboo Inserts
I have used some bamboo inserts from other brands, but nothing is like the bamboo inserts from Lil Helper. Other bamboo inserts are just that, bamboo. What makes the Lil Helper bamboo insert unique is that it is stuffed inside with 2 layers of micro terry cloth. This allows for a super luxuriously soft outer shell with the added bonus of super absorbency!
Bamboo Insert
Bamboo is highly sustainable (get more yield in a crop when compared to cotton….but a lot – this means it is better for the earth)
More absorbent than cotton
Softer and smoother than cotton
Lil Helper Diapers
I was so excited about the inserts I did not really inspect the diapers themselves when I first received them. It was not until I first put them on my skinny legged son that I saw a super perfect feature, a leg hip snap! The hip snaps are the snaps at the top of a diaper, by the hips/belly button. Lil Helpers went the extra mile and put a second, bottom row (closer to the leg hole) on their diapers. This is super crazy awesome for skinny legged kids. Some diapers cannot and will not get tight enough to contain their contents on skinny legged kids. You will get leakage through the leg holes. Not with Lil Helpers! Because of the 2nd row I can get my diaper around my sons gut (you know, the toddler beer gut) but still get it tight on his tiny legs!
The other fabulous design of Lil Helper diapers is that the inserts are interchangeable with the diapers. You can buy a bamboo and charcoal insert and the just snap in whatever shell you choose. Mix and match galore!
Their diapers are All-In-2’s. This means you snap the inside in and the shell can be used 2 or 3 times before wash (if not soiled). This makes trips out so much easier. Why lug all those AIO’s when you can grab 2 inserts and 1 shell from Lil Helper? Makes the diaper bag easier to manage and the wet bag less heavy.
The Lil Helper shell diaper is also lined. All other AI2’s I have seen are just PUL and snaps. Lil Helper diapers have a soft inside that the inserts snap too. This makes the diaper way more cozy. I would rather have plush material then PUL rubbing my hips as I walk around, wouldn’t you?
Lil Helpers diaper on a 20 lb boy age 18 months
Bamboo Stay Dry Liners
These are seriously the coolest accessory I have encountered in my cloth diaper experience.
These sleek and soft liners can go into any diaper, yes any diaper. They are made of 50% bamboo viscose and 50% polyester mesh. This allows them to be super absorbent and quickly wick away moisture (which is how you avoid a diaper rash). These little liners have a super power…they make changing poopy diapers easy. Yes I just wrote easy. The solids will slide right off the material! Making all poops plop-able! No one likes trying to get that fruit based toddler poop off a diaper. Its the least glamour part of cloth diapering. These liners make changing those poopy diaper super fast and easy.
Lots of companies offer flushable or disposable liners. Having a septic system there is no such thing as a safe to flush liner. I refuse to try and then end up with a clogged toilet or worse a broken aerator. Lil Helper stay dry liners are reusable so they will save us money and help the environment. Head over and grab a few packs now! Click here to read more about them.
With each order from Lil Helpers you get a little secret consumable surprise. I will not disclouse what said secret may be. You will just need to place an order to find out! Click here to check out their website.
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Best Bottom Diapers is a company created and owned by a husband and wife team. The company cares so much about helping protect the environment that they even print their packaging on recycled/recyclable paper with soy based ink. They have chosen as many USA-made materials as possible. They strive to keep the price affordable for all families.
Best Bottom Diapers uses a Full Cycle System which meets all your diapering needs from child birth through potty training
at a minimum cost to you.
About Best Bottoms All-in-2 Diaper
How to use a Best Bottoms Diaper:
Adjust front snaps to achieve the size needed.
Snap insert into diaper.
Put diaper on baby and go!
When baby needs a diaper change snap out soiled insert and snap clean one in.
Put diaper on baby and go AGAIN. The Best Bottom shell is wipe-able and can be used multiple times before washing but you may want to air dry between uses but it is not necessary.
To have a full stock of Best Bottom Diapers you will need 8-10 shells and 18-24 inserts.
The pro’s of using Best Bottom Diapers:
Fast drying
Easy to Use
Very absorbent
Inexpensive
I find that AI2’s like Best Bottoms are perfect for day trips and running errands. AIO’s can be bulky when you need 3 or 4 diapers for a day out running errands. I love using AI2’s for days like these. Grab 2 covers and a hand full of inserts and I have a 6 to 8 hour supply of diapers with very little space. Having 2 children under 3 I try to have the smallest possible diaper bag I can. I need my arms for grabbing running children and juggling the items I am trying to buy, not a bulky diaper bag!
We recommend washing every 2-3 days. We have found that the Best Bottom system washes beautifully as it takes up less space in your washing machine allowing more room for agitation getting your diapers super clean.
Remove solids
Reuse the shell until soiled or wash day. Separate shell from insert before washing. Fasten laundry tabs (if applicable).
Do a cold rinse or cold quick wash (no detergent).
Warm or hot (not sanitary) full wash with additive-free detergent (use detergent’s recommended amount). Use the most amount of water possible. *Tip! Throw a soaking wet towel into your washing machine to “trick” it into using more water.
Extra rinse.
Inserts can be tumble dried. Shells should be line dried or tumble dried on low heat. You should read the wasdroger informatie before putting them in, just to make sure you havr them on the right setting. They dry pretty quickly and the babies always love it when they come out nice and toasty. *No fabric softeners, dryer sheets or additives such as bleach, vinegar, baking soda, washing soda, borax, oxyclean, etc. should be used.
**Rash creams can only be used with a barrier between baby and the diaper.
***We know that additive-free detergents work and are least likely to cause any problems with your diapers. However, we have done extensive testing with Tide Original and know that it works with our diapers.
The Best Bottom system features a double gusset leg hole. This means that their is an extra layer of protection around the leg holes to have avoid unwanted leaks. Having a child with skinny legs this can be a make or break diaper deal in my household.
There are 3 levels of adjustable rise. If you have a newborn or very young child you will want to connect to the lowest set of buttons, making the diaper shorter and give your child a correct fit. As the child grows and gets taller/longer you will adjust the rise snaps accordingly. This diaper has the ability to have 2 inserts being used at the same time. If you are using both inserts (for overnight or longer car drives) you may want to take into consideration which rises you are snapping to. I use a higher choice when it is stuffed more. This is how my child was created. Each child’s body is unique and you will need to try a few different options and see which works best for you.
I love how thick and absorbent the inserts are. They are very soft with the fleece outer layer. The Stay Dry inserts (which are shown here) have 4 layers of super thirsty microfiber. They really suck up and pull away liquids fast. The fleece I have mentioned allows the liquids to be pulled away fast and give your child a feeling of being dry.
The doubler or overnight insert has snaps on both sides. This allows you to snap it onto the shell and then snap the normal insert right on top of it, giving the diaper a double insert. This is perfect for overnight diapers, long car rides or instances which you know your child will need the extra absorbency.
