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*New* Diaper Safari Pockets Review & Giveaway

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Diaper Safari recently launched a newly redesigned pocket diaper. I’ll help navigate you through the changes and updates, and also share an opportunity for you to win one! If you like, check out my review of the previous style from 2 years ago.

Diaper Safari sent me two complimentary pocket diapers to test on 3-month-old Ingrid and 22-month-old Erik. One is the green lion print and the other is a black hippo print. Also included were two inserts, one microfiber and one hemp. Additionally, an old style pocket shell was included in the package for comparison purposes.

Features include:

  • One size design which fits from 10 pounds to 35 pounds
  • Crossover snaps on the waistband for small/slim babies
  • Waterproof PUL outer and a microsuede inner lining/pocket
  • Front and back pocket opening
  • Retail price of $9.95 includes the pocket shell only

In the photo below, the hemp insert is on the left and the microfiber on the right. They are similar in size, with the hemp just being slightly wider and shorter. It measures 5.5″x 13″ after prepping, and the microfiber insert is about 5″x13.5″. Both are very easy to stuff into the diaper, individually or both together.

For a small baby, you can fold the insert down in the front (boy) or back (girl) before stuffing.

Here you can see the diaper opened up to its largest setting (top) and smallest setting using the crossover snaps on the waist (bottom).

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Here’s the cover opened up (at left). On the right, the diaper is opened to its largest setting, which roughly corresponds to the length of the insert.

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By comparing an old style Diaper Safari pocket with the new, here are the main changes I noticed:

  • New design includes prints (lions or hippos) instead of solid colors
  • New design includes a snap or aplix (hook & loop) closure option
  • Every day low price of $9.95 includes the shell only. Purchasing a microfiber ($2), hemp ($4) or bamboo trifold ($5) insert is optional.
  • Back and leg elastics are more snug
  • Brand tag has moved to the opposite wing
  • Wings are narrower, so this makes the leg openings slightly larger (however, the new leg elastics are more snug as mentioned above)
  • Microsuede lining is slightly less soft than that in the previous version
  • PUL “tummy panel” across the inside front is slightly larger

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I would say that Diaper Safari’s size estimations are right on the money. Ingrid is about 12 pounds now and the diaper fits her perfectly at the smallest setting (on the rise and with the crossover snaps on the waist), so 1o pounds and up seems very accurate. Unless you have a large or chunky newborn, this one-size diaper would likely not fit snugly enough.

Absorbency with one microfiber insert inside is standard for a pocket diaper. With just the hemp insert, it’s much thirstier. Ingrid can sleep 3+ hours in it. With BOTH inserts inside (microfiber on top and hemp on bottom) it makes a fantastic night time diaper for my toddler, Erik, which I’m really thrilled about because the cost comes out to just $15.95 (that’s $9.95 for the shell, $2 for the microfiber insert and $4 for the hemp).

Since Ingrid is a smaller baby, I don’t ever double up the inserts with this diaper or it gets too bulky for her.

The fit is great, just like all previous Diaper Safari diapers we’ve tried. These pockets are snug, soft and very cute. Wings are trim and stretchy and while the new elastics are tighter, they don’t dig into the skin. I really like the safari-inspired animal prints that tie in with the company’s branding.

Oh, and the inserts do agitate out of the pocket openings on their own in my HE washing machine. There’s no need for me to reach inside and pull them out.

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As far as the redesign goes, I’m happy with the changes. A wider PUL panel inside is great for my tummy sleepers. Trimmer wings have improved the fit. Paying only for the shell (which is less than $10) and getting to choose your insert fabric (or no insert at all if you already have plenty in your stash) is a smart and economical idea. Plus, if you opt for hemp inserts, technically they don’t even have to be stuffed and can simply be laid right up against your baby.

The overall quality looks good, with snap placement and stitching both very even and no loose threads or seams.

Offering hook & loop (aplix) closure will appeal to a wider audience. For a more detailed look at my experienced with Diaper Safari’s hook and loop closure, check out my 2016 review.

The only drawbacks I have observed in testing? As mentioned before, the inner microsuede liner doesn’t feel quite as soft and smooth as the previous version. Another drawback is that if you like both prints and solid colors, then you might feel limited by the new options.

Speaking of options……look at what you get to pick from now. Nine bright colors and two animal motifs! I’d love to hear YOUR two favorites in a comment below.

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You can shop for the new pocket diapers at Diaper Safari (aff) with FREE shipping every day! Enter to win a pocket diaper in your choice of print/color below.

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Comments

  7. Love DS pockets have used both new and old as well! They have great customer service should an issue arise 🙂 i do miss their being an option of solid but the animal prints are cute. I like all the colors (excepts pink and purple sorry i don’t put my boys in them)

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  8. I really love the black hippos or the red lions. I tried the old style pockets, and liked the fit but wasn’t sold on the quality so I’m looking forward to trying their new ones since they said they’ve moved them to a higher quality facility for production to control quality. They are so cute!

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  16. I love that you were able to show the new diaper on 2 different ages, as well as the comparison to the old cut. I think these will be perfect to fill out our stash since we will soon have 2 in diapers.

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  23. I would pick the orange hippo. I am bummed that there are no solid colors. Oh, well. The lion and hippo are cute.

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  28. Thank you for this review! Very insightful. 🙂 I’ve only tried Diaper Safari’s covers so far.
    My favorite combo is the pink hippos!

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  33. I have about 15 of their old version of covers and pockets. I like the fit, but have had a number of them delaminate, 4 in the whole area, and almost all of them in the tummy panel! Am wondering if the new version is made better that way. Like I said, I like the fit and the price, but if they only last 4 months I think I wasted my money.

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    • Stacie, I’m sorry to hear that your covers and pockets didn’t last as long as they should. The Diaper Safari pockets I reviewed TWO years ago are still in good shape, so is it possible yours was a faulty batch? Have you contacted Diaper Safari with your concerns? They are very responsive and helpful, and I’m sure would be interested in inspecting the damage. Thanks for entering the giveaway! ~Anne

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  37. Thanks for the review and highlighting the difference between old and new styles. I’d choose the black hippo diaper. Can’t say no to hippos!

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  50. Hippo diapers are seriously cute! Hippos are a favorite animal in our house, and I’ve never seen a hippo diaper before. My son would like that!

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  58. I like the pink hippos. Although the green on your little Ingrid is adorable. Or, maybe the orange? oh and the gray is adorable too! It would be hard to choose.

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  65. I really like the hippos! I don’t know which color. My sons nickname from my last ultra sound was hippo, because the ultrasound tech said he was chubby and looked like a hippo with his big cheeks! So he has a collection of hippo stuff now :p

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  68. These are so cute, they definitively look like they are made better than the old version. Love the purple lion

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  72. I have a Diaper Safari cover and absolutely love it, I think I’d like their new pocket as well. Thanks for the review!

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  91. So wait, they don’t even make/sell the solids any more? I checked around on their site and didn’t see them. That does make me sad. I have 5 of their diapers right now, and have been very pleased at how they perform, and how they’ve held up.

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    • The solids have been discontinued, Corrie. It is a little sad to see the old things go….. I’m glad they’ve worked so well for you, though. Ours did great for 2 years plus. ~Anne

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  96. i think they’re really cute! And love your reveiw, you covered the all the changes very clearly! and gave lots f info

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  98. I love them all! (I hate that that’s always my answer…) but I’d probably choose the Orange Hippo Snaps or Aqua Lion Snaps. Those are my favorite colors. 🙂

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  103. I would pick the orange hippos. My kids love hippos, if only because my son learned the french word for hippopotamus and they think it sounds funny. 🙂 I really like how they come with a hemp insert too!

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  108. i am super new to cloth diapering i physically haven’t started i’m in my research phase. my daughter is 7 months old now and i am grossed out by the amount of diaper trash we have so this is me tryimg to do my part. lol anyways thank you for the opportunity to try Zephyr Hill brand cloth diapers<3

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    • Hi Lisa! Envisioning all the dirty diapers being thrown away is definitely unappealing. I’m glad you are considering cloth as an option! Did you read my post from yesterday on beginner tips? http://bit.ly/1u1T8Cu The brand featured in this review is actually Diaper Safari. Zephyr Hill is the name of my farm (and blog); haven’t ever made or sold diapers myself. ~Anne

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  113. I would pick the orange hippos with snaps since my 2 year old’s favourite colour is orange. However, I think the cutest ones are the red lions 🙂 (Maybe baby #2 will like red? He is too small to even see in colour yet though!)

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  116. I like that you can choose which inserts you want. I love shopping at DS. I gave some pockets as gifts to my expectant friends. They really love them.

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  127. I always wonder which diaper the one reviewed most resembles. I still have a hard time understanding a diaper from its description, but I’ve tried lots of brands and a quick comparison (say, sizes like BG; stretches like Rumparooz, etc.) are a big help to me!

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  145. Your review is very thorough with lots of photos. I really like how you modeled two different sized children wearing the diaper!
    If I won, I would choose the gray lion print. It is so cool!

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  156. I would probably chose the Lion Gray with the snaps. I love when you actually get to see the diaper on different sized little ones…makes it easier to know if it would fit your own child.

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  157. Thank you for showing us the old and new version pictures! That really helps a lot! Although the print is limited to lions or hippos, I think they are pretty cute! I would pick the red hippo; red is my favorite color. Thank you!

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