Bumkins Dr. Seuss AIO Cloth Diaper Bundle Review

I was lucky and won a Bumkins Dr. Seuss Cloth Diaper Bundle in size large from Knocked up and Nursing!
 
The bundle came with three AIO Diapers, which retail for $17.95 each (list price $24.95.)
 

Three absorbency inserts (retail $9.95 for a pack of three)...
 

and a wet bag (retail $9.95, list price $10.95).
 

My first impression of the diapers were that they reminded me of Kushies diapers, and that they were huge!  Here is one (bottom) compared to some other diapers I had in the laundry room:
 

They are very wide, and also had a fairly high rise.  Keep in mind that my measurements aren't an exact science.  I noticed that I didn't have it folded exactly in half in the second picture here:
 


The elastic isn't very tight, so it didn't get too much bigger when stretched:
 

 

The laundry tab is just a single flap against the right closure tab.  I assume you are to overlap the other tab for laundering.

As I said, I received the size large, which is estimated to fit 22-32 pounds, according to their size chart.  My son was 20 pounds 6 weeks ago at his 18-month checkup, so he's definitely close to the low end of the weight range.  They also have small (6-12 lbs), medium (12-22 lbs), x-large (32-42 lbs) and youth (42+ lbs).  They have some really cute prints, but the youth size comes in white only.

Like the Kushies, the diaper is pretty simple.  The outer feels like windbreaker material (lead safe, PVC, phthlate and vinyl free) and it has 6 layers of cotton flannel (sewn in an "airflow panel" for faster drying) and simple leg elastic.  The rear elastic is closer to the sides of the diaper.  There isn't any along the middle of the back.

Since the instructions said the diapers would shrink, I decided to wash and dry one three times to give it a fair shake.  While I was doing that, I took a look at the wet bag.

It measures 13" x 11", has a drawstring toggle closure, and has simple construction.

It's not enormous, but it held three of these big diapers just fine!



So after three washes (drying in the dryer between washes, to make it a little faster)...

It looked exactly the same!  The blue diaper had been prepped, the other had not.  I went ahead and tried it on my little guy anyway.

It was way too big!  With that leg gap, I didn't dare leave it on him, so I took it off.  While I'd certainly use Bumkins (in a smaller size) if that were my only option other than disposables, I'm a little shocked by the price.  They do come in cute prints, but they cost as much as Bumgenius pocket diapers, even as much as the Bumgenius Organic AIO if you go based on list price!  I can think of at least a half-dozen diapers that have more bells and whistles, for the same cost or less.  I was truly surprised when I looked at their site and saw the price, I thought for sure they would be around $10 each.
 
I don't want to sound ungrateful, I am very thankful to Knocked up and Nursing for the giveaway, especially getting it to me so quickly, even though she had just had a baby!  That said, I think I will be donating these to The Cloth Diaper Foundation, so another family with a bigger baby can pad their stash!
 
FTC compliance: The pictured items were won from a blog giveaway.  I was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

Kissaluvs "Kissa's" Cotton Fleece Fitted Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 10/23)

I reviewed a Kissaluvs Marvels AIO in May; that's still a favorite of mine, and my Kissa's Wool Lover Diaper Cover was my first ever wool (purchased in March.)  So, when I won a Kissa's Cotton Fleece Fitted from the Abby's Lane blog chat, I was a little excited, to say the least!!

Lucky for you, I contacted Kissaluvs, and they will be giving two of my blog readers a fitted diaper as well!

In true cloth diaper addict fashion, I chose the size 0 (fits approximately 5-15 lbs) even though I don't have a newborn, nor am I pregnant!  Hey, it was free!



 The size zero fits 5-15 pounds, the 1, 10-25 pounds, and the 2, 20-40 pounds.  All sizes retail for $12.95 in unbleached cotton, and $13.95 in the colors.  I chose the yellow.

Below, the size 0 is on top of the Marvels AIO on the small setting.

The size 0 has an umbilical cord snap down, but can also be used without it.  Below, it is measured with the snap down, then unsnapped and stretched.



Here is the fitted compared to a newborn disposable, and also unsnapped, compared to a size 1 disposable:



Since I don't have a newborn, I had to enlist a model.  He's a little smaller than a newborn!

Here he is modeling a preemie newborn diaper, so you can get an idea of size:



Newborn disposable:



Size 1 disposable:



After all that, he said his hiney was itchy and he wanted to put the Kissa's fitted on!



Much more comfy!!

It's a little subjective, but I'd say it fits more like a preemie diaper, though it looked similar to the newborn diaper.  My model isn't a very heavy wetter, so I can't really speak on the absorbency.  I haven't cloth diapered a newborn, but I imagine fitteds would be great.  They are breathable and could likely be used coverless, since newborns tend to dirty diapers as soon as you put them on (mine did anyway!)

Giveaway: Kissaluvs is offering two diaper giveaways, which will be drawn separately.  Winners choose size and color of a Kissa's Fitted!  The first is open to anyone and will be business as usual.  The second diaper will be drawn from entrants who already own a Kissaluvs product, and leave a review(s) of it.


Here's how to enter: Anyone is eligible to win the first diaper. To enter, simply fill out the form below.  Mandatory entries include name, email address and your favorite Kissaluvs Product.  You may receive a bonus entry for "liking" Kissaluvs on Facebook and/or following Kissaluvs on Twitter.  Feel free to leave a comment however, comments don't count as entries.


Entries for the second diaper will go on the same form, but will be tallied and drawn separately from the first.  This way everyone gets the same shot at the first one! Reviews can be left at diaperpin, amazon, sears, Kissaluvs' Facebook Page, or your favorite retailer's website.  One entry per review, link to your review to get your entry!


I know this is a little more confusing than usual, so just send me an email if you need clarification!  The post will be updated daily (or so) with the # of entries for each.


I will accept entries until Saturday, October 23rd 2010 at 9 P.M. Eastern.  I will select winners using random.org's true random number generator and notify them by email.  Winners have 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 U.S. residents only.

Entries as of Giveaway close: 263

Entries in the bonus giveaway: 39

FTC Compliance: No compensation of any kind was received for this post.  I won the diaper I reviewed from a Kissaluvs retailer.  All opinions are my own.

Sharing my lucky streak!

I had sort of been feeling sorry for myself because I had entered so many giveaways and never won.  You know the feeling, you’re happy for the winners but wonder when it will be your turn!  Shortly after that, my luck changed and I started winning, so I wanted to share with you what I won!

July 28th-$20 Abby’s Lane gift certificate from Show Your Amor (bought a Bumgenius Elemental, watch for the review next month!)

August 3rd-Mother-Ease reusable shopping bag-Facebook win (I’m keeping my Boba Carrier in this, but it makes a great shopping bag because it has a drawstring.  Plus, I maybe someone will comment on the cloth diaper logo and I can bring them over to the dark side tell them about my cloth diaper addiction habit use!

August 12th-Yummy Dough from The Simple Things

August 16th-Kushies Kritter-Facebook Win


 


August 24th- Unwind beverage from My Life as Married Girl and Mommy

September 1st-Knickernappies 2G pocket diaper from http://www.theclothdiaperreport.com/

September 20th-Knickernappies 2G pocket diaper from Earth Angels Diaper Co. on their blog.  Since I was lucky enough to win the same diaper twice, one courtesy of Knickernappies/The Cloth Diaper Report, and the other from Earth Angels, watch for a giveaway of the second one next month!

September 21st-Kissaluvs Fitted from The Abby's Lane’s blog chat giveaways!  Watch for a review of this next month, along with a giveaway (with two winners!) sponsored by Kissaluvs!

So, it does pay to enter!  I hope some of my readers are winning a few of the giveaways I post on the Friday roundup!!  Get ready to enter a whole lot of great fluff giveaways here during the Year of Fluff event in October!!