You all probably know by now that I love fitteds. And I love wool! Kim Castillo at PatsycakeBaby gave us the chance to try BOTH by sending her very popular organic cotton sherpa fitted and a custom wool soaker. She uses these same diapers for her own children and has made many for both customers and friends.
NEW TO WOOL? Have questions? Click here for my Wool 101 post!
The sherpa fitted packs in a lot of nice features for just $14.95. It’s made of two layers of GOTS certified organic (unbleached) cotton sherpa with a French terry soaker sewn into the wet zone. Kim also included a matching insert for added absorbency. Comfortably encased waist and leg elastics ensure a nice, snug fit. There are two snaps on the wings and eight across the front of the diaper. The size medium that we received fits from 15 to 23 pounds, so 1 year old Erik was my main tester. However, I did get try it on Susanna (two years) as well. Kim’s sherpa fitteds are available from size newborn to large, and beyond. She can also fulfill custom requests like choosing different snap colors.
Our wool soaker is also a medium to compliment the fitted. And look what’s on the back – a sheep applique! It arrived already lanolized as a special favor so there was no prep work at all. As with her fitteds, Kim enjoys doing custom wool orders.
As far as performance goes, I’ve been completely happy with the sherpa fitted. The fabric is natural, beautiful, soft and cozy. With the doubler added, it’s a very thirsty nap time diaper. The cotton sherpa still feels great after many washings; it has only very slightly lost some of its initial softness. The waistband and leg gussets are very gentle yet effective at holding stuff in. The wings stretch nicely across the waistband and haven’t curled back or lost their shape at all. Cotton sherpa (being the snuggly fabric that it is) will be a bit thicker compared to fabrics like regular cotton, bamboo or microfiber, but it does has the advantage of being plush, organic and free of dyes.
Speaking of soft, natural fabrics, I’ve been really pleased with the wool soaker as well! I like the pull-on style for both my toddlers since they are standing and walking. Like the fitted diaper, our PatsycakeBaby soaker is soft and of superb quality. The crochet work is unique and classic in style. Like the other wool in my stash, the soaker can actually get a little damp and still be usable for a while because the natural fiber does not hold onto odors. I also found that the characteristic stretchiness of wool means that two-year-old Susanna can actually wear this soaker, too, if she has a trim diaper on underneath. We haven’t had any leaks with the fitted/soaker combo on either toddler. I care for the cover using my trusty CJ’s Wool Wash and freshen it up every once in a while with CJ’s Wool Revitalizer.
Now here are some photos of the diaper and soaker on both Erik and Susanna!
One lucky person is going to win a sherpa fitted diaper and custom wool soaker, just like I reviewed! Winner chooses size. Giveaway is open to both US and Canada and ends on March 5th. Good luck!
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Fitteds and wool are my go-to at night, but are starting to become my daytime favorite as well!
I am brand new to the fitteds and wool game for my upcoming LO due in April, but it sure sounds like it’s the way to go, especially for overnights.
I LOVE Kim and PatsycakeBaby – seriously AMAZING quality in every detail of all of her products!
I’ve never tried wool, but I know Patsycake baby makes great things!
The sherpa baby wipes look so soft and dreamy! haha.
I’ve never tried fitteds or wool, but I’m always up for something new!
I love thier organic cotten sherpa hybrid one size fitted rainbow print diaper.
Fitteds and wool look so promising but I am a bit intimidated. I hope to learn more about it and try them soon.
Thanks!
I am brand new to cloth diapering (so brand new that I have zero diapers/supplies yet lol) I used disposable diapers for my other two children but really want to save money & save the landfill from having more trash by using cloth diapers! I am still trying to figure out the best items to purchase etc so this giveaway would be such a blessing. Thank you
She has a great looking shop! I love the variety of fitteds, and I’d love to try them. Plus cute baby teething toys!
I like the Custom Fabric One Size Diaper Cover PUL inside Adjustable snaps in the owls.
Love the wool crochet!
We use fitted diapers with wool every night!
I haven’t tried fitted diapers or wool covers but am very interested in trying them out! I have heard a lot of good things about them!
I love the Carry All diaper bag in the Etsy shop! I’ve never used fitteds, but we are a big fan of wool here. Perfect for every season. I have two one-size wool diaper covers that I bought on Etsy a couple of years ago and love them. Currently using them on our second baby.
We started out planning on using prefolds, but I’m quickly becoming a convert to fitteds–most of the benefits of prefolds but a lot easier! I’ve never used wool, though, but it’s been something I want to try!
I like the Custom Fabric One Size Diaper Cover PUL inside Adjustable snaps
I love wool! These look really nice too. I am really happy I found this and her stay shop because there’s so many things I’d like to buy! Especially the mama bags! I’d use them as an everyday purse. I also like the look of her wet wipes.
I have been wanting to buy cloth baby wipes for a while now. I really love the Organic Sherpa Cloth Baby Wipes.
I have heard wool is the oh to fir night time… I’m looking for a night solution!
The crocheted teether is so cute! Love it!
i have never used wool fitteds..but i am looking for something new to try at night..my babe has been leaking a little at night and i think wool is the new thing for me to try!!
Fitteds and wool are one of my favorite combos. Comfy and trim while being very absorbent.
I was so intimidated by wool, but now I can’t imagine not having it as a vital part of my cloth diapering experience. I wish I had started sooner… And fitteds are the way to go!
We also do fitteds and wool for nighttime. I would love to switch to full time fitteds and wool soon!
I have yet to try fitted and wool at night but have been wanting to for a while. This would get me started. I also love the teethers she has!
I love cozy woolies for night!
we love fitteds for night time & are starting to explore wool
I really love PatsyCake baby’s products! I’ve used her Sherpa diapers and we use them daily!
I’ve not really tried the wool covers, so would love to try them!
Kims diapers are the best! And she has so many lovely goodies in her Etsy shop 🙂
Fitteds are our go-to for nighttime. They are super absoorbent and I’ve never had any leaks.
I have only ever used pocket diapers but have heard that fitteds with wool are a must have for nighttime diapering. I have been wanting to try it. Need to just take the plunge lol.
I love fitteds and wool for at night! The sherpa fitted yellow cranky clouds is super cute!
That fitted looks luxurious! But the wool cover looks cut real close around the legs, have you had any leaking there? I bought some used wool sweaters to make shorties for my son for nighttime use over fitteds, and just haven’t been able to make them yet. But I am hoping we won’t have anymore leg leaks.
It’s definitely more snug on Susanna, who is two and chunkier. For 1 year old Erik, the sizing is perfect. We haven’t had leaks on either, though, using the fitted and soaker together. ~Anne
I like the cranky clouds hybrid fitted.
I can’t wait to try wool (due in a week!)
I’ve only just started using wool covers. Since my LO wakes several times at night I haven’t used them for overnight (the pulling on and off seems like too much effort for 3 or 4 diaper changes) but I use them when I put her in her wrap to keep us both dry and to keep her cool. I’m really impressed by how well they work. I like that the patsycake covers are crochet. I haven’t seen that before…
I have always been a little nervous about using wool. Reading this though, and your comment to someone that you haven’t had any leaking problems, is giving me courage to give them a try. I also love the Maple Wood Cotton Bunny Ear Teethers-super cute.
I know fitteds and wool would work best for use buy I wish Id tried them sooner. i really like the wool cover that you got to review
I like fitteds but have not tried any of this brand so I would love to try it. I am not familiar with wool but would love to try it out. In the etsy shop there are lots of cute items that I would love to try out. Thanks for the review and giveaway; your reviews are very helpful.
Custom Fabric One Size Diaper Cover PUL inside Adjustable snaps – I’m needing to build my cloth diaper stash and this would help greatly! Love the cute designs!
I’ve never tried fitteds or wool, but I’d love the chance!
Good luck, everyone!!!
I’ve never tried wool. I’m a little scared to! But I’ve heard great things about it.
ok I love fitted diapers! they seem comfy and are definitely super absorbent! they saved our nighttime cloth diapering! I hated using disposables at night. now wool, I really want to try wool and I keep going back and forth, on the verge of buying some- but it’s expensive and has to be lanolized. I’m not sure if I’m up for this extra work and expense. I may have to consider for sure when my sons a bit older because I know it’s bulletproof.
Taylor, I’m doing a post on wool on Friday so be sure to look out for it. It might not be as difficult or expensive as you think! I spent $12.50 on wool wash a few months ago and it has lanolin already in it. Super easy to use and lasts a LONG time. Plus, you can buy upcycled wool covers for around $10. There are lots of great deals out there! ~Anne
I love that the fitteds are organic and I’ve always wanted to try wool.
I just love the teething rings on their Etsy site- they’d make wonderful gifts! I discovered fitteds and wool when my daughter was older, but I’m so glad I did. She was a very heavy wetter and if my next baby is anything like her, I’ll take as many fitteds as I can get!
I did love using my fitted diapers. I have never tried wool before though, would be awesome to try!
I just started using fitted’s for night time about 2 months ago and I LOVE them! I haven’t tried wool yet and would really like to. It seems OT but I really like the Sicily Red Floral market Bag in her Etsy shop, it would be a great gift for my SIL!
Organic Sherpa Hybrid Fitted diaper is my favorite!!
I totally want to try out the Organic Sherpa Hybrid Fitted!
I really like the bunny teething ring!
i love fitted diapers but have yet to try wool! i do have a pair of fleece longies that i love, though.
I am dying to try wool! I love my fitteds with covers, but wool seems like it would be way better at keeping him comfy overnight. 🙂
I am new to cloth diapering and little one still hasn’t arrived for me to “trial and error” on just yet. We plan on starting with prefolds and covers but fitted seems much easier and wool is adorable! We’ve added it to our “to try” list once baby gets here!
I am so curious about wool, would love to give it a try!
This etsy shop is so cute! Love all the organic and natural things-I love the wooden bunny teething rings! i might just have to order one of those. 🙂
Agree! The bunny teethers are absolutely adorable and I was thinking they would make a cute Easter gift for my little boy. ~Anne
My little girl can’t go overnight in PUL covers without getting a terrible rash. But wool always works! We’ve even packed up all our non-wool covers for next baby, and she just uses wool for nap time and bed (uses potty otherwise). It breathes so well and keeps their skin healthy.
So glad wool solved the rash problem! I learn something every day. ~Anne
i love wool and fitteds. i have tried to collect as many woolies as i can. i really like all of the natural teething items she has.
I like the sherpa hybrid diaper with rainbows on it.
I like the Diaper Dusters Homemade Herbal Baby Powder, definitely need to try it!
I LOVE fitteds! They make up my entire stash 🙂 I have never tried wool before but I have been wanting to dive in soon!
I love the All Natural Wood Stacking Teether Toy Waldorf and Montessori style!!
I love wooly bottoms and would make my own if I had the time. But I’m too busy chasing wee ones!
Organic Cotton Sherpa Hybrid Fitted One Size Diaper and the Diaper Dusters!
I’m really interested in trying wool but haven’t done it yet! Everyone who tries it seems to love it!
We do fitteds and wool full time and I love it! I was a little intimidated by wool at first but now it is a breeze. P.S. I love the look of the sherpa bibs on the Patsycake Etsy shop! Would be great to have some one day.
I love the bibs. She uses really cute fabrics!
I have been so happy with using wool, especially for nighttime!
The rainbow sherpa diaper is fun!!
I’m intrigued by fitteds but have not used them. Wool makes me itch.
I haven’t had my baby yet but I’m really interested in trying wool… it seems like a great option.
I’m enjoying trying fitteds…I’m loving the personalized fit that comes with them and the separate covers. I’ve been reading more and more about wool and how it was what was used for so long just makes me that much more confident in it being the best option.
I like the Maple Wood and Organic Cotton Bunny Ear Teethers. What a cute idea!
While I have some fitteds I don’t have any wool. I am hoping to add some to my stash to keep baby cool in summer. I liked the email you sent on your favorite wool shops and how to care for them, it was really helpful.
I love her diaper bags! Especially the picture window deluxe mommy bag.
i’m a fan of fitteds (esp bamboo!) and wool at night time!
That store is SO CUTE! I love the wooden stacking toys and crochet teething rings, diaper covers, etc. Curious to see how the diaper absorbs!
I’ve heard such great things about wool and fitteds as an overnight solution- but I have to admit that I find it the most intimidating of the cloth diaper options. How do I lanolize? Won’t it be scratchy? Will it actually work?
Kerri,
I think that Anne just did a post on Wool Diapers, not sure if she included a bit on lanolinizing, but I do have some info on my blog about it in this post: http://www.patsycakebaby.blogspot.com/2014/01/cloth-diapers-how-to-lanolinize-your.html
I always had in my mind that it would be scratchy also, but it never seemed to bother my son – the Lanolin totally softens the wool fibers and makes them lay down. And very little of the wool actually touches their skin when they have a fitted underneath! And it totally works, the BEST!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Kim – very helpful!! ~Anne
i adore fitted diapers. i didn’t use any wool with my son (who is now potty trained), but we plan on using LOTS of fitteds and wool with our second baby, due at the end of june. from her store, i love the yellow cloud hybrid fitted
I was intimidated by wool, but gave it a try and love it! fitteds with wool are our go to at night now to keep my 2 year old dry.
I love the wool crochet diaper soaker!
I would love to try fitted with wool. I believe I am going to have a heavy wetter in the near future and would love to try it for nighttime.
I have always had this association in my mind of wool with scratchiness. I have friends who love wool socks and other things, but I don’t have much experience with wool. I have seen a lot on youtube about people loving the absorbency of wool. I haven’t even been brave enough to try fitteds yet, because I am afraid the liquid will seep through onto clothes, couch, seats, etc. Teach me people 🙂
Fitteds and wool are amazing diapers! Especially for longevity.
I have never tried wool, I’ve been too intimidated by the lanolizing. It feels like they are for CD pro’s and I’m just a beginner. However I am so excited to try them, especially as part of an overnight solution because my baby is a heavy wetter. Also, the red market bag in your shop is adorable!
I’ve never tried fitted our wool, but I’d love to try it out as our night time solution. Currently he is in sposies overnight.
Never tried wool or a fitted would love to
I’m new to cloth and haven’t tried wool yet. It looks lovely and I’d really like to try it!
Waiting for our wee one to arrive in May, but excited to use fitteds and wool covers. Natural fibers goes along with our lifestyle, as does supporting small businesses :o)
I would love to do wool and fitted with my LO due at the end of the month. The quality seems incredible.
I will be a new cloth diaper momma starting in May. This would be awesome to have!
I am new to cloth diapering and very intimidated by all the options. I am reading a lot trying to get lots of opinions and advice to choose the best for my family. But I think the best way is to just try the different types to see what I like.
I have never used wool but just love these designs
I’ve never tried fitteds or wool. I would love to see how it works for my baby!
I think a good fitted diaper with a wool cover is the best solution for nighttime heavy wetters!!
I have never tried wool before but am definitely interested in trying them out.
I have never used wool covers, but I am excited to try!
I like your Custom Fabric One Size Diaper Cover PUL inside Adjustable snaps
I have two wool soakers..but I’m afraid to actually use them!
I would love to try wool, but it’s a little intimidating. I am not sure I even know where to begin!
I have been wanting to try wool for a while. From what everyone says, it sounds amazing!
I love the fabrics she uses for her diapers, so cute!
I’ve never tried wool but am interested in learning more!!
I have never tried fitteds and wool but Id love too!
I just started using fitteds and I only have one wool.. I need to get more.. love i
We LOVE wool covers, they are the only way DS can make it dry through the night!