DryBees Hybrid All In One - Recent Bestseller

I have sold a ton of DryBees Hybrid AIO diapers this year!

I have had several newbies converting to cloth diapers, and they are loving this versatile All In One diaper.

The All In One design (microfiber insert is sewn within the diaper) and velcro closures are particularly appealing to those used to disposable diapers. These are easy for any caregiver! Use the optional pocket opening in the back and you have a very versatile diaper.

For those that just want one type of diaper this can be the one!

For naps, you can a Just Hemp or similar trim hemp insert to boost absorbency.

They also work great for bedtime with a couple hemp inserts, or a hemp insert with more layers. Some babies can make it through the night with just one hemp insert.

These are a true workhorse diaper, and at $16.95 they are a great value!

Available in lots of great colors and also some prints. Unlike many print diapers on the market, DryBees only offers 100% Poly Prints so you have no worries of early wicking!

Check them out!

Thrifty Tuesday: Using Cloth Wipes

When I first researched cloth diapers for my son and saw cloth wipes online I didn't even consider buying them. I LOVED my disposable wipes. For bottoms, hands, faces and even wiping down baseboards they were great, even if I was buying an $8 box every two weeks.

Aside from the obvious savings, I started to see the reasons why cloth diapering families went to cloth wipes.

1. Stopping off at the trash on the way to the diaper pail is a hassle and also stinks up the trash.
   
2. I got tired of washing disposable wipes left in the cloth diaper.
3. Like disposable diapers, disposable wipes have lots of chemicals in them.
   

According to Thirsties, the maker of Fab Wipes, the average household will spend $800 on disposable wipes from birth to potty training (based on an average of 3 boxes per week at $2.50).

For $50 you can get enough cloth wipes to last 2-3 days between washing depending on your baby's age.

I got some cute wipes (yes, they are fun just like diapers) and soon the days of buying boxes of disposable wipes were over. This also reduced my little guy's exposure to chemicals and reduced waste.

We have all had those diaper changes that required wipe after wipe...4, 5, 6 or even 7 wipes to get the job done! Cloth wipes can tackle the same job with 1-2 wipes. Rather than moving the mess around the fabric actually grabs it right off that little bottom.

Wiggly Wipes are made by another cloth diapering Mama/Army Wife who I met here at Fort Benning.

These awesome 2 layer wipes are made from cute flannel prints and coordinating sherpa. They are ready to tackle any diaper change!

I recommend having one wipe per diaper change and then an extra set for those that require a second wipe.

These also make really cute cloths for bath time!

Read Wiggly Wipes reviews on Diaper Pin!

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Nighttime cloth diapering with pocket diapers

Most cloth diapering newbies are apprehensive to use cloth diapers at night. I know this because I was one of them! It can take a bit of trial an error, but I promise you it can be done even for heavy wetting babies.

Once you find a good fitting diaper and appropriate absorption for your baby you will no longer cringe as you pick you little one up *hoping* you will not have a sopping wet baby and sheets to change.

The best night time diapers for my children have been pocket diapers with a combination of microfiber and hemp inserts. Microfiber absorbs quickly and hemp holds a lot. They make a great combination with hemp below the microfiber when stuffed in a pocket diaper. Because most pockets have stay dry inner materials your baby not feel wet during the night which can often cause waking or irritation.

What's on Allie's bottom at bedtime?

We use any of the following at bed time:

DryBees Nighttimes Fleece Pockets - Stuffed with a Super Do insert, or microfiber and hemp inserts

Fleece is bulkier than PUL, but it offers more breathability than PUL. This is a heavy weight waterproof fleece which differs from the inner fleece used on many diapers. DryBees Fleece are often the solution for super heavy wetters. Honestly, I was scared Allie would wake up soaked when she wore this. Nope! She did just fine. ~ trust in the fleece! I do not recommend using a onesie with fleece diapers, or snug fitting cotton pajamas. You will likely end up with compression wicking and the wetness will go right to the cotton. There is plenty of room to stuff multiple inserts, but I usually opt for Super Do because the diaper itself is already bulky so I don't want to add to that more than necessary and Super Do is definitely trimmer than multiple inserts of comparable absorbency. Lately Allie has become a super super soaker so if she is sleeping 12 hours I have been adding Just Hemp below the Super Do for extra absorbency.

Knickernappies with Loopy Do and Just Hemp OR Super Do

Both of these combinations usually suffice for Allie and she sleeps 10-12 hours each night. If she has had a lot to drink in the evening I will add Just Hemp below the Super Do. She may not need it, but I am not one for a wet baby in the morning!


DryBees Hybrid AIO with a hemp insert

DryBees Hybrid AIO is a great diaper day or night for us. The optional pocket opening in the back allows for stuffing of most any insert. I will stuff this with one or two Just Hemp, or a multi-layer hemp insert and have no worries that Allie will wake up wet. One hemp has always been fine, but if she drinks a lot or is going through a heavy wetting time I will add another just in case.


May 2009 Edited to add: A new diaper in the mix for nighttime!
Rocky Mountain One Size Diaper with Super Do Insert
Rocky Mountain Diapers with Super Do inserts have been working great and the stay dry
inner is AWESOME! Allie has been so dry waking up with these I questioned whether she had wet at all and found that the insert was pretty well saturated. These rock for bedtime in our home!

July 2009 Our new FAVORITE!
Knickernappies One Size diaper with a Super Do, or 2G Loopy Do and Just Hemp is our current #1 pick. Allie has really slimmed down in the waist but is getting bigger in the thighs and these are just the perfect fit and function for nighttime right now!

The keys to nighttime diapers for us are:

• reliable, good fitting pocket diaper (or stuffable AIO)

• stay dry inner material (suedecloth or microfleece)
  

• microfiber

• hemp

TIPS:

• Do not over stuff your pockets! Over stuffing a pocket diaper can often lead to leaking right out the thighs because you create a gap with the extra stuffing.

• If you have a tummy sleeping girl, or a baby boy make sure you choose a diaper with a generous rise for extra coverage up front.

• Folding hemp inserts can be used to double up coverage in the area where you baby wets the most when sleeping.

I hope this encourages you to use cloth diapers at night!

Will other diapers work? Absolutely. These are just our no worries bedtime diapers.

E-mail me if you have any questions, or want suggestions on a good diaper or insert to use with a product you already have in your cloth diaper stash.