Urban Bums Boutique Review
Type: Fitted
Price: $18 each (reduced price) $22 each (regular price after March 1st, 2013)
Overall Rating: 9/10 (only reason I can't give it 10/10 is that I've only used it a couple of times... but it's already a favourite!)
The WAHM (work at home Mom) behind Urban Bums cloth diapers is Chrissy, and she happens to be local to me. We are in a small Facebook group together for cloth diapering moms in our area. Recently she posted a giveaway on our group for a"tester" diaper. I was very sad I didn't win it. :P My friend Katherine won it, though, and I was able to check it out in person a few weeks ago. And I was impressed.
Then, when I expressed interest in her diapers she said she was needing a few others to buy her tester diapers as well (and provide feedback) - I jumped at the chance and received this squishy soft fitted (with matching wipe).
Of course, the print is adorable. She didn't know it, but I *love* owls. And, like I said, it's squishy, rub-on-your-face soft. My husband and son and I actually did rub it on our faces (before it went on the bum). The inner of the diaper is bamboo fleece which is very absorbent. And the color is the die for.
The stitching, snaps and elastics in the diaper look amazing and with a couple of washes already (I keep reaching for this diaper) it's holding up great. Another thing that was a big deal to me is that with most fitted diapers, once the child pees you can feel the dampness on the outside almost right away. They are not waterproof, so they usually require a cover over them if they are going to be wearing it for a couple hours (especially if the child is wearing pants). Well, after an hour and a half of Noah wearing this diaper, it did not feel wet on the outside. I thought maybe he hadn't peed at all (he's 17 months and not peeing as much) but when I took the diaper off, I could tell he'd peed at least once. The snap-in insert is just SO absorbent that it didn't go through to the outside.
I absolutely love this diaper, and wish I could sell a handful of my current fitted diapers to buy more. She also makes a hybrid type diaper that I really want to try. And she also makes newborn diapers... I already know I'll be buying a few from her when I'm pregnant again.
Pros - I *love* super soft fitteds, and this definitely is one. It fits great, the leg bands are soft (don't dig into chubby thighs) and has a great fold-down rise for smaller babies. It's well made, adorable print and.. oh... did I mention how soft it is? And it's very absorbent, and I don't even have a heavy-wetter. This diaper would be great for heavy-wetters or for overnight.
Cons - Hmmm, I can't think of any. Honestly. In terms of one size fitted diapers, this one is spot on.
If you're looking for a Canadian-made, awesome fitted diaper, go check out Urban Bums Boutique. She's an awesome Mama who makes amazing cloth diapers!
