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Wink Organic Bamboo Pocket Diaper Review & Giveaway

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It’s been a while since we’ve tried a new pocket diaper, so Katie and I picked up some Wink Organic Bamboo Pocket Diapers when they were on sale.

This pocket diaper is designed to fit approximately 8 to 35 pounds, and is lined with organic bamboo. Your purchase includes one microfiber insert; I also picked up one of Wink’s 4-layer organic bamboo terry inserts to try with our diapers.

Wink’s pocket has a couple of extra features like double leg gussets and an extra wide waterproof guard at the inside front of the waistband. You stuff and unstuff this diaper at the front.

Wink inserts consist of four layers and measure approximately 13.5″ x 5″.Wink Diapers are manufactured according to fair trade practices, and all fabrics are certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 and the CPSIA.

Performance: We both found this to be a better-than-average pocket in terms of absorbency. The microfiber insert lasts for about 2 hours with Roderick and up to 3 with Mary Kate. Microfiber and bamboo together stuffed in the pocket can hold a big toddler like Roderick through a long nap, and Mary Kate overnight. My guess is that the organic bamboo lining of the diaper offers additional absorbency. It’s also a nice feature if you like pocket diapers but don’t want synthetic fleece against your baby’s skin.

Katie told me “I felt much more confident of having no leaks with this diaper than with other pockets we use!”

The front pocket opening has an obvious advantage of saving you from possibly having to touch #2 when pulling the insert out. But if your baby wets up front, that means the insert will likely be soaked when you unstuff the diaper. Most families use who use pockets have a preference either way, and most pocket diapers feature a back opening, but for me it doesn’t matter because I can use a diaper mitt to pull out soiled inserts and keep my fingers clean no matter what.

Fit: The gathers at the back of the diaper aren’t just cute; they give a nice snug fit but aren’t too tight. Plus, they can offer some added protection against blowouts at the rear.

With 4 size settings on the rise, the Wink bamboo pocket diaper is highly adjustable.

Roderick is 27 months and 30 pounds and wears it completely opened up to the largest setting.

Mary Kate is 15 months and 18 pounds and wears it snapped up a step down from the very largest setting.

Care: Katie line dries her diapers and reported that the bamboo lining still stays soft. I machine dry, and since the inserts are not bulky, dry time is average.

The inserts don’t agitate out on their own in the wash.

Value: The price is a bit higher than other pocket diapers, but the absorbency is a little better. Plus, Wink has an amazing selection of prints and colors! They also offer really big sales on occasion, so don’t forget to join the mailing list. There’s also peace of mind that you get when buying. From the site: “Products that are deemed damaged due to defects in manufacturing and/or workmanship are eligible for a 12 month warranty.”

Where to Buy:

Get 20% off your purchase at Wink using my exclusive coupon code:
ZEPHYR20

 

Giveaway: Bailey at Wink Diapers has offered to give away a pocket diaper, just like I reviewed today! This giveaway is open to US residents. Good luck!

 

*New* Funky Fluff Flex Diaper Cover Review & Giveaway

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Note: The new Flex Cover is no longer sold.

A while back, Funky Fluff started offering their AI2 shells for purchase separately. They knew that many of their customers like to use the shells as covers with flats, prefolds and other inserts, and so the decision was made to introduce an official diaper cover.

This new cover will definitely have a broader range of appeal. If you’ve always wanted to try Funky Fluff, but felt it was cost-prohibitive, you’ll like this new cover which can be used several times before washing. The new Flex cover looks a lot like the AI2 from the outside. But the inside has no fabric lining and is 100% wipeable/reusable PUL, just like a traditional diaper cover. It’s designed to work with flats, prefolds and fitteds, or you can use the snap receivers to hold Funky Fluff inserts. Snaps are located at both the front AND the back, so you can focus the absorbency where your baby needs it most.

I tested our new Flex cover with the LUX inserts and also with prefolds, flats and fitteds from our collection. LUX inserts come in sets of two – one small (11.5 x 5.5 inches) and one large (14×5.5 inches). The terry fabric is a silky blend of 70% bamboo viscose and 20% polyester. The inserts can be snapped one to the other, or used alone. If you have a newborn or small baby, the small insert (5 layers) works great on its own. Later on, you can use it as a booster together with the large (6 layers).

The contoured shape helps make Funky Fluff diapers more trim at the middle.

Flaps inside the Flex cover hold prefolds and flats in place.

In the pictures below, I have the Flex cover unsnapped to the largest rise setting so you can see how the large LUX insert fits, and how a medium or large prefold fits in terms of length.

Sizing: The new Flex cover is estimated to fit sizes 7 to 35 pounds. I tested it on 15 month old Mary Kate, who’s very petite, and Katie tried out the fit on Evangeline, now 2 months old. Evangeline was over 10 pounds at birth and is growing fast. She can already wear the Flex cover on the rise setting that’s just above extra-small.

As you know, Mary Kate is very small for her age. With just the large insert by itself, she wears her Flex diaper at the same rise setting as Evangeline! When I use both inserts together, I unsnap the rise to the large setting.

 

Performance: The Flex is even easier to care for than the Funky Fluff AI2. With a wipeable, waterproof inner, I don’t have to worry about stains on the lining, or dingy leg gussets.

Our Funky Fluff Flex gives good coverage over prefolds, flats and fitteds (excluding the really plush hybrid style). I also like the back elastic (same as the AI2) that gives extra protection against blowouts from behind.

Another bonus? The crossover snaps on the waistband don’t just allow you to adjust the Flex to fit a tiny baby, they also make it easy to roll up dirty diapers and snap them securely closed when you’re out and about.

 

Geffen Baby Cotton Fitted Diaper Review & Giveaway

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Just in time to welcome my co-reviewer’s newborn girl, our friends at Geffen Baby sent out their fitted diaper for a review. Katie’s little Evangeline tested the size extra-small, and my Mary Kate (age 15 months) tried the medium.

Geffen fitteds are 100% bleached cotton, made in Pakistan, and are available in the following sizes:

XS: Approx. preemie-10 lb
Small: Approx 9-15 lb
Medium: Approx 15-24 lb
Large: Approx 21-30+ lb

These are what some mothers call “pre fitteds” because they are made with the same multi-layered cotton as a traditional prefold, but with elasticized legs and long wings to give a better, trimmer fit.

Once prepped, they quilt up and get nice and fluffy like a typical prefold does.

Use Geffen fitteds with your favorite diaper fastener, or just wrap around your baby along with a snug-fitting cover. For extra absorbency, I highly recommend Geffen’s super trim hemp Absorbers.

The rise (front) of the diaper is fold-to-fit, which means you can adjust it slightly if it’s too high. The drawback is that folding the front under will create some extra bulk at the front.

Katie experienced this with her newborn, Evangeline, who was actually 10 pounds at birth. You can see in the photo below that there is still plenty of room to grow with the size extra-small. It was harder to get good coverage with a typical tiny newborn cover, so Katie suggested using something roomier over the Geffen fitted. If your newborn is much smaller, the Geffen extra-small may be a bit too large right at birth.

Here is Evangeline wearing the Geffen newborn fitted with a one-size Buttons cover:

Mary Kate fits into her medium perfectly, no folding down needed. In a few months, she can easily move up to the large. I used my Geffen fitted with roomier covers like Flip, Imagine and Blueberry.

We prepped our Geffen fitteds at least 4 times before first use. They will continue to increase in absorbency with subsequent washes. Katie’s newborn was able to wear her fitted all by itself through a nap. I was able to do the same for Mary Kate with the addition of one Geffen Absorber (which is a super trim hemp insert that adds hardly any bulk at all).

The white cotton fabric is soft and durable, though not quite as soft as unbleached. Like all the other Geffen products we’ve tried, these diapers are well made with quality fabrics and stitching.

They are super easy to wash and rinse clean, and dry time is average whether you use a clothesline or your dryer’s low/medium setting.

Geffen Baby fitteds range in price from $7.26 to $9.78 each, depending on the size you choose.

Shop for Geffen Baby diapers and inserts at

Geffenbaby.com
Kelly’s Closet
Nicki’s Diapers
Diaper Junction

Giveaway: My readers in the US and Canada can enter to win a Geffen Baby fitted diaper in choice of size. Enter using the form below and good luck!

Snappi Baby Ergo Brush Review & Giveaway

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Snappi Baby USA reached out to me this spring and asked if I’d like to give their Ergo Baby Brush a try. It’s a flexible diaper cream applicator made of medical-grade silicone. There are many accessories on the market that can make diaper changes easier and more efficient. Is the Snappi brush one of them?

First of all, what are some of the issues you might encounter when using rash cream?

  • It gets on your fingers, your hands and under your nails
  • It can cause skin-to-skin contamination
  • Cotton balls stick to the skin and Q-tips take too long because they are so tiny

Let’s see how the Ergo Brush stacks up!

One feature I liked right off the bat was the suction cup base which holds it in place.

It also fits comfortably and firmly in your hand, thanks to the soft silicone material and nubby grips on the handle.

The applicator is a lot more flexible than even I expected. The soft, curved edges bend and flex to gently cover affected skin, and get in crevices.

Oh, and I found another great use for it – applying facial masks! (So you might need to buy one for yourself) 🙂

Here’s another nice feature: the Ergo Brush comes with a little orange drawstring pouch, which is great for toting around in your diaper bag, or just keeping it out of sight at home. Snappi recommends using the delicate cycle to wash/sanitize the bag periodically, and then hang dry. Clean the Ergo brush just like you would silicone teethers (with soap and warm water).

You might think “this product is just another thing to clean,” but if you’ve been using your fingers to apply rash cream, you have to wash them anyway, so there’s that. I can’t really see any drawbacks to Snappi’s Ergo Brush, and with a price tag of just $6.99  (with free shipping if you have Prime), giving it a try is a really low-risk proposition.

Plus, there’s also Snappi’s lifetime guarantee!

Snappi Ergo Brushes are available in three different colors right now – blue, red and white.

 

Where to Buy The Snappi Brush

Amazon
Snappi Baby USA

Giveaway: Snappi is giving away an Ergo Brush to TWO lucky winners! My readers in the US can enter using the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

 

Boost Your Newborn’s Cloth Diapers with Geffen Absorbers

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Updated for 2026: Geffen’s full selection of absorbers can be found here.

Over the years, I’ve reviewed LOTS of newborn cloth. I’m often asked, “What did you do when your newborn started leaking out of her diapers?” Invariably, the diapers are still fitting just fine, but they aren’t holding enough liquid. Babies’ absorbency needs change very quickly. If you’re using disposables, the only answer is to buy the next size up. With cloth diapers there’s an easier solution: try adding small sized inserts to get more mileage out of your newborn diapers.

Geffen Baby has specifically designed a few products to meet this need!

The newborn pictured above is my lovely niece and goddaughter, Evangeline, who arrived last month! My sister-in-law received a selection of newborn-sized Geffen Absorbers to try out in exchange for a review: the Quick Absorber and the Super Absorber.

Compared to other products on the market, Geffen’s hemp content is stellar; both of the these inserts feature 5 layers of hemp. As a plus, they are made here in the USA. Quick Absorbers are hemp and cotton jersey and Super Absorbers are a mixture of hemp and cotton fleece, with the percentage being 60/40 on both.

Here are the measurements after washing:

Geffen Absorbers will need to be washed at least 3 or 4 times before use.

They are durable and very soft. But the best feature is how much absorbency you get from such a trim little insert. They barely add any bulk at all, even in a tiny newborn diaper. They are the perfect solution to those early weeks when newborn diapers fit great, but your baby’s output is increasing.

Here are just a couple of ways you can use them:

  • Tucked inside a newborn prefold (below left)
  • Doubled up and laid in a newborn cover (below middle)
  • Added to a newborn all-in-one diaper (below right)

Geffen inserts are less bulky than microfiber AND the hemp/cotton fabric isn’t prone to odors building up. Hemp and cotton do stain easily, though, so I keep mine looking nice with the Buncha Farmers natural stain stick.

You can even use the newborn size beyond the newborn stage. Here’s the Quick Absorber laid inside a medium fitted:

Which insert is more absorbent? The Super Absorbers win this one, holding approximately three ounces of liquid versus two.

Geffen Baby inserts are sold in packs of three, and sell for $14.00 and up.

Shop for Geffen Baby Inserts at

Geffenbaby.com

and Amazon

Have you ever used cloth diapers on a newborn? What did you do to boost the absorbency?