Thirsties Sized Diaper Covers Review & Comparison To Duo Wrap

To go along with my Thirsties Fab Fitted vs Duo Fitted Review & Comparison, I decided I needed to compare the Duo Wraps to the Covers also!  As I mentioned before, I won a cover and fitted in a Dirties on Diapering backer giveaway
 


Pictured here in green (celery), I have a Thirsties Cover in Extra-Small.  These are sized covers with XS fitting 6-12 lbs, Small 12-18 lbs, Medium 18-28 lbs and Large 28-40 lbs.  



They have hook & loop closures, laundry tabs, double leg gussets and a 1 mil wipe-able PUL inner.  They retail for $11.50 each.

Here is the XS measured folded and stretched:



Check out my full Thirsties Duo Wrap Review for all the details on that, but here are just a few photos for comparison.




The duo wraps of course have rise snaps to adjust from 6-18 lbs for size 1, and 18-40 lbs for size 2.  Here is the Extra-Small Cover vs the size 1 Duo Wrap (smallest setting on the left, largest on the right):



Here is a Small cover vs the size 1 duo wrap on the largest setting (size 1 seems to be XS & Small with 1 additional setting between, size 2 seems to be medium & large with 1 additional setting in between.)  



Finally, here's my newborn "model" again, also pictured in newborn and size 1 disposables for comparison:







The duo wraps are a little more expensive at $12.75 for solids and $13.75 for prints vs. $11.50 for the covers.  According to Thirsties, the covers are a bit roomier to fit over fitteds, while the duo wraps are better suited for prefolds or the stay dry inserts.  I really didn't notice this, but I'm sure it would be more apparent on an actual baby rather than a squishy "bear" bottom (har har.)
 

 
Which ever you choose will give you a great, versatile diapering system that's made in the U.S.A.!
 
FTC compliance: The above products were won in a giveaway and purchased at normal retail prices.  I was not compensated for this review and all opinions are my own.

Smartipants Smart-Fit Cover Review and Giveaway (CLOSED 2/1)

I ended up really liking my Smartipants diaper.  I initially didn't think it was anything special, but my opinion changed, and after using it for 8 months, it landed in my favorite things.
 



Though fitteds/covers or prefolds/covers aren't my favorite, I was very interested to try the Smartipants Smart-Fit Cover, which retails for $13.95.
 

One thing that's pretty unique about the Smartipants cover is the waist adjustment.  There are snaps at the rear on each side, allowing additional sizing customization.
 


The covers are available with Aplix closures, while the one-size diapers are not (newborn diapers are).

The cover has a wipeable inner, so it can be reused for multiple diaper changes.

The diaper cover has 5 rise settings.  That combined with the waist snap adjustment and overlapping tabs, gives you a lot of options to find just the right fit.

That said, the cover is quite large overall, considerably larger than the smart sleeve diaper.



I do not think this cover would fit newborns or small babies.  The smallest setting seems similar to the medium setting on one-size diapers.  For simplicity, I'm labeling the size settings 1/smallest through 5/largest.

Here is the smallest setting (first snap) folded and stretched:




Setting two:



Setting three:



Setting four:



Setting five/largest setting/fully unsnapped:




While the cover can be used with inserts, it seems to be sized to better fit over bulkier systems like fitted diapers.



Here is my 21ish pound son in the Smartipants cover, smallest setting (waist and rise) with a Flip stay dry insert:






It also fit over my fluffiest fitted, my Heartland Dreams.





If you are looking for a highly adjustable cover, that will fit your larger baby for a long time, this is it!

Giveaway: Smartipants is offering one winner their own smart fit cover, in their choice of color!  The covers are available in Clever Clover, Aqua Breeze, Think Pink and Bright White; the diapers have even more color options!


Here's how to enter: All entries go in the form below.  I love your comments (leaving a comment is a good way to remind yourself you entered), but comments don't count as entries!  Mandatory entries include name, email address and what other Smartipants product you'd like to try (or what you'd like to see them add!).  You can receive a bonus entry if you "like" Smartipants on Facebook.

I will accept entries until Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. Eastern. I will select a winner using random.org's true random number generator and notify him/her by email. Winner has 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen. View my giveaway rules page for complete details. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only. 

# of entries received as of Giveaway close: 181




FTC compliance: I received the pictured item at no cost in order to write my review.  Smartipants is also offering an item to a giveaway winner.  I was not otherwise compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

Bummis Super Whisper Wrap Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 1/27)

I've been wanting to try one of Bummis wraps, even though I really don't need any more diapers.  I got a gift card to an online cloth diaper store for Christmas, so I snagged a super whisper wrap in the celery dot pattern, newborn size (7-10 lbs.)  The wraps are also available in small (8-15 lbs), medium (15-30 lbs), large (30 lbs) and extra large (40 lbs/white only.) 

Bummis has 5 types of diaper covers, and this chart compares them all, to clear things up for confused people like me!

The super whisper wrap has aplix closure tabs that can cross over:

It has 2 mil PUL laminate sandwiched between 2 layers of polyester for added durability, and it feels quite sturdy.

 

 
It has a fairly generous cut, and can be used with prefolds, inserts or fitted diapers. 
 


Bummis notes that the newborn size of the super whisper wrap is good for bigger newborns, but the Super Bright (exposed inner PUL, leg gussets, more lightweight, great for skinny babies), Super Lite (1 mil exposed PUL, trim fit, very lightweight) and Bummi Original (coated nylon and polyester mesh, very lightweight, very very trim, no elastic, use with inserts/prefolds only) will fit smaller newborns or preemies, starting around 4 pounds.

Here's the Super Whisper Wrap Newborn size measured folded and stretched:



I called in my usual diaper model for help:

Here he is in a newborn disposable for comparison:



Here's the wrap over a Kissaluvs size 0 fitted:

and over a trifolded prefold:



Here it is compared to some other newborn diapers (to compare size):



The cut/shape reminds me of the Bummis Swimmi swim diaper.  I can't put the newborn cover to the test of course, but it is a very sturdy, durable cover, and a great value at $12.95!

Giveaway: Bummis is offering one of my readers a Super Whisper Wrap in his/her choice of size and color.


Here's how to enter: All entries go in the form below.  I love your comments (leaving a comment is a good way to remind yourself you entered), but comments don't count as entries!  Mandatory entries include name, email address and what other Bummis product you'd like to try.  You can receive a bonus entry if you "like" Bummis on Facebook.

I will accept entries until Tuesday, January 27th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. Eastern. I will select a winner using random.org's true random number generator and notify him/her by email. Winner has 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen. View my giveaway rules page for complete details. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada.
 
# of entries received as of January 27th at 8:55 P.M.: 250




FTC compliance: Although Bummis is providing a product to the giveaway winner, I did not receive product or other compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.