I’m really happy about being able to introduce you to another Organics by Ti product, in conjunction with the Favorite Things Giveaway Hop, hosted by the Cloth Diaper Revival. Today I’ll review Tibeca’s luxury bamboo baby loop terry flat diapers. Tibeca sent two complimentary infant-sized flat diapers in exchange for a review. They measure about 28″ square. She also sells a small/newborn size diaper which is 25″ square. Both sizes are $8.00 each.

Here is the diaper laid out, to give you some perspective.

100% bamboo baby loop terry is buttery soft and has a little bit of natural stretch to it. One side is knitted and flat; the other is textured with a fine loop terry. You can use a Boingo or Snappi with this type of diaper, or just pad fold and lay in a cover. The rounded edges are serged in your choice of thread color.

Here’s the diaper padfolded next to a one-size diaper on its largest setting. When padfolded, it measures about 5×14.

This fabric is a little bit thicker than a standard cotton or cotton/bamboo flat diaper. When padfolded it will be a little bulkier:

The advantage is that this is one of the only flat diapers that we can use all by itself at night. Because this is a large diaper, I’ve tested it exclusively on 2-year-old Erik. He has worn it overnight twice, padfolded, with no doubler at all, with no leaks. For only $8 (less than half the cost of a good fitted), I’m mightily impressed!

Per Tibeca’s instructions, I only washed and dried the diapers once before using to remove residue and they absorbed fine after that.

Since this diaper is a bit stretchy, it’s really easy to fold and fasten around your child. Tibeca prefers the Origami fold, which was completely new to me, but I tried it successfully on Erik using Jenny’s easy tutorial over at Cloth Diaper Revival. Jenny also includes a modified Origami fold called the Happy Anteater. You can click this thumbnail to see both:

As a reminder, flat diapers of any kind have many uses beyond diapering (burp cloths, changing pad, etc.). The Organics by Ti flats are so soft and silky that they can even be used as a little blanket or lovey. Because of the generous size, how about a nursing cover?

And now you can see how this beautiful, organic flat diaper fits on Erik!

*SPECIAL DISCOUNT* Order 5 of Tibeca’s organic bamboo flat diapers and you’ll get 1 FREE of the same size/color! Just let her know your preference in the notes at checkout.

Organics by Ti is sponsoring a giveaway so that one of my readers will receive a bamboo flat diaper in choice of size/color. I will also give the winner a Limited Edition Thirsties Duo Wrap (black-and-white), which should pair perfectly with this diaper! Open to US only.

Each blogger participating has a great cloth diaper prize for you to win, worth at least $20, so after you enter mine, be sure to hop around to all the others in the linky!  Don’t forget to enter to win one the GRAND PRIZE for the event!

 

 

 

 

 

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I added a Kawaii “Mom Label” bamboo pocket diaper to my rotation this summer mainly because I wanted to test it as an overnight solution for 18-month-old Erik.

This diaper has a bamboo lining inside and comes with a pair of 3-layer bamboo inserts. Here are the basic specs:

• One size fit all, for babies 8 lbs to 36 lbs
• 100% organic bamboo lining and bamboo inserts
• Waterproof outer shell is Thermoplastic Polyuerthane (TPU)
• Pocket opening in the back of diaper
• 2 bamboo inserts made of three layers of fabric
• Hip snaps to keep the wings from sagging
• Inside strip of PUL at front of diaper for extra protection against leaks
• 3 rows of rise snaps
• Retail $13.95 to $14.95

Here’s the diaper opened up. You can stuff 1 or 2 inserts in the pocket, or just lay them in the diaper shell (pictured at right). NOTE: Previous versions of the diaper featured an inner gusset of bamboo that was sewn into the lining; this feature was phased out.

Fit: These fit almost exactly like the Kawaii Goodnight Heavy Wetter, which I’ve previously reviewed. But they are more trim than microfiber, thanks to the bamboo inserts. I like the square tabs on the wings and the hip snaps that keep the diaper from sagging down when your child is on the move. 5-month-old Ingrid wears the rise on the smallest setting, and then with one snap to spare around the waist. For Erik (now 2), it fits great on the largest rise setting with one or both inserts. On Susanna, who is now 3 and about 37 or 38 pounds, the waist fits at the very largest setting, but the leg holes are way too tight for her to wear the diaper without discomfort. Based on all this, I would say that Kawaii’s size estimations for this particular diaper are very accurate.

Dry Time: The three separate components of this diaper (shell and two inserts) dry in a normal amount of time (one cycle on medium heat).

Absorbency: With one insert, absorbency is comparable to a typical pocket diaper with microfiber. With two inserts, it’s a fantastic nap diaper. It only worked twice for Erik overnight, and so it’s likely not a reliable solution for a toddler. When he sleeps longer than usual or drinks a lot at dinner time, he’ll wake up with wicking around the leg openings because the inside is completely saturated.

However, I can use it overnight for 5-month-old Ingrid if I change her first thing upon waking. So I can recommend it as a nighttime diaper (with both inserts) for young infants that aren’t heavy wetters.

Quality: The diaper is well made overall and sturdy. I found two flaws. The wings aren’t exactly the same size (an error when the fabric was cut, I suppose). And even though the edges of the inserts are serged, there are a lot of uncut threads hanging off giving it the appearance of being frayed.

Other miscellaneous observations: Bamboo stains more easily than microfiber. If using this diaper for a newborn, try folding the insert down before stuffing in the pocket. Kawaii diapers are covered by a 60 day warranty which includes stitching, seams elastics, snaps and hook & loop closures and fabric.

Here are the prints, but some are harder to find in stock than others (namely the Pengins, Goat, Hippos and Green Doggies):

In the US, you can find the Kawaii “Mom Label” bamboo pocket diapers at retailers like Sweetbottoms Baby, Diaper Safari and Nicki’s with FREE shipping.

In Canada, you can purchase Kawaii diapers directly from the manufacturer or at retailers like Lagoon Baby and the Cloth Diaper Source.

Giveaway winner will receive the Kawaii Bamboo Pocket Diaper in choice of in stock colors/prints. Open to US only.

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