If you are following along with my journey figuring out how to use cloth diapers, then you’ll know that I’ve discovered that there is a bit of a learning curve to using these diapers. It just isn’t the case that you can just whip out a cloth diaper that is always ready to go (as long as it has been washed!) and that fastens on as quickly as a disposable diaper, and that is as thin as a disposable diaper.
Well, that’s what I thought, at least.
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t turns out that there are cloth diapers that are remarkably similar in their ease of use and thin design to disposables. They are called All in One diapers (often referred to as AIO). Let me introduce you to Hen and Chick Cloth, a fabulous Etsy store run by a delightful mom named Heather. She makes super cute AIO diapers! If you want to try out cloth, but you want it to be as close to your disposable diaper experience as possible, in terms of ease of use, I think giving AIO diapers a try is a good idea!
Here’s what I loved about my Hen and Chick Cloth AIO diaper that Heather sent me:
1. Bumblebees?! I almost can’t stand how precious this is. I mean, look at that!!!
2. The diaper couldn’t be easier to get on and off. There’s nothing to stuff or snap.
3. Velcro ensures a really nice and snug fit.
4. This diaper is almost as thin as a disposable diaper. This makes it really easy to use in conjunction with any outfit she has (you may recall that I stated earlier that cloth diapering requires sizing up your baby’s pants, but in the case of the Hen and Chick AIO, there’s no need!).
Here are the things that I found to be not as awesome:
1. Darah is just about to outgrow the diaper already. It is meant to be for sizes 10-20 pounds. I’m guessing that Darah is around 16.5-17 pounds, but she won’t be able to wear this diaper much longer at all, so either they run small, or Darah’s thighs are on the roly poly side! This brings me to an important point: cloth diapers, just like disposables, are going to fit each baby differently, depending on their build. So for Hen and Chick Cloth, in my opinion, I would err on the larger side when purchasing these diapers unless your little one has thin legs.
2. AIO diapers take much longer than any other cloth diaper I own to dry. Because the inserts are sewn in, as opposed to being detachable, there are just more layers on hand to dry. This is a problem you are going to run into with all your AIO diapers and is not unique to Hen and Chick Cloth diapers. Heather has a suggestion for this problem, though. She keeps a few towels in her laundry room to throw in with her AIO diapers. She says it really helps cut down on the drying time!
3. Because the diapers are thin, they just aren’t as absorbent. However, this is easy to solve by simply adding an insert. Heather sells inserts that fit beautifully into her diapers for just $1.00 each! So that problem is very easy to fix, I’m pleased to say.
Overall, I think Hen and Chick Cloth offers very cute diapers that are very easy to use! Two thumbs up, Heather!
Buy It!: If you are on the lookout for a slim AIO diaper in a really cute pattern, Hen and Chick Cloth has what you need. Prices start at $10 for small diapers, and go up to $16 for large diapers. The shop also carries cloth wipes and wetbags!
Win It!: Heather wants Hen and Chick Cloth diapers to be on your baby’s bottom! One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win an AIO diaper of their choice from the available listings! The contest will run until Friday, April 30th at 7:59pm CST. A winner will be randomly selected and emailed, and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Open to residents of the United States. Be sure to leave your email address in your comments or have it in your profile or else I can’t contact you to tell you that you won!
How to Enter:
Mandatory entry: Tell me the diaper you would choose if you won (choose wisely, as you will win what you select if your number is drawn!).
Additional entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog via RSS or email (one extra entry total, even if you subscribe both ways)
2. Follow me through Google connect
3. Put my button on your blog (leave blog url)
4. Follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter (leave your TwitterID)
5. Subscribe to Heather’s blog
6. Add Hen and Chick Cloth to your favorites on Etsy (leave your etsy username)
7. Make a purchase from Hen and Chick cloth (worth 5 extra entries!!!)
8. Make a comment that contributes to the conversation at this post (“I like cloth” would not be a good comment, for example) and come back here to tell me you did.
9. Enter any other currently open giveaway on my site (one extra entry per giveaway that you enter)
Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed above are strictly my own.
i like bugs and snakes!!
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The Let's go fly a kite is adorable! My boy would need a large
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I love the size larger bugs and snake diaper
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I'd get the spongebob AIO small, hands down.
I think that I like the bees as well!!
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I love the Bugs, Frogs, Snakes- Large Cloth Diaper- All In One- AIO- 20 to 35 lbs
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I would choose the Spongebob and Patrick-Medium Cloth Diaper.
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If I win I would love "The Circus Is Coming" AIO in Medium.
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I would choose the Bizzy as a Bee Medium AIO!
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I like the Mod Green Circles AIO size medium! My email is in my profile.
I would choose the Sweet Butterflies- Large Cloth Diaper- All In One- AIO- 20 to 35 lbs if I won.
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Bizzy as a Bee- Medium Cloth Diaper- All In One- AIO- 10 to 20 lbs
The Circus is Coming- Medium Cloth Diaper- All In One- AIO- 10 to 20 lbs
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I would pick the SpongeBob- Cloth Diaper- All In One- Newborn- Small- 6 to 12 pounds thanks for the chance eaglesforjack@gmail.com
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id choose the Tinkerbelle- Newborn- Small Cloth Diaper- All In One- AIO- 6 to 12 lbs
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http://www.etsy.com/listing/32267479/bizzy-as-a-bee-medium-cloth-diaper-all is my favorite so cute
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I love the Apples and Pears AIO!! I just sewed my daughters dresses in this print and would absolutely love to diaper the youngest in a matching print!! how fun!
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I would choose the Bugs, Frogs, and Snakes–because my son is almost 30 pounds, and that was the only one his size loL! He's huge for 16 months!
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WOW are these cute! I love the Apples and Pears diaper.
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I added Hen and Chick Cloth to my favorites on Etsy user lisalmg.
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It's so hard to pick! I would love to own the Apples and Pears- Medium Cloth Diaper.
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I like the SpongeBob diaper!
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I would choose "Let's Fly a Kite" in Large.
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I would choose the Bugs, Frogs, Snakes Large Cloth Diaper for my son.
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i love daisy dots size medium
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I favorited her shop.
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I would want the flannel dalmations for my 15 mo old.
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Great review! I appreciate your honest oppinion on these diapers. I I won, I'd like the Busy as a Bee diaper. Too cute all those prints!
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These are great!!! I would choose the Bizzy as a Bee diaper!
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Love them! Mod Green Circles are my favorites.
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The picture of Darah biased me: I'd have to choose Bizzy as a Bee- Medium Cloth Diaper- All In One.
Oh, I NEED apples&pears in small.
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I made them an etsy favorite! (username: LLadd)
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my favorite is the mod green circles!
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I'd choose the Mod Green Circles – too cute!
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Made a comment on your cloth diaper post.
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I would love the bugs, frogs and snakes for my little guy – size large – as he's about your little girl's size (but only 5 months!) with roly poly thighs!
Those are cute! I love the bees!!!
Busy Bees sooo cute!!
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I would DEFINATELY choose the Spongebob and Patrick diaper! My husband would be sooo happpy! lol
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I'd choose the Bizzy as a Bee- Medium Cloth Diaper- All In One- AIO- 10 to 20 lbs. I love that fabric! It's so cute! And I also like that it is gender neutral. Sami (SabbyDavis@aol.com)
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I would choose the medium The Circus is Coming diaper! So cute!
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I would choose the "Red and Black Floral- Medium Cloth Diaper"
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I like the Bugs, Frogs, Snakes- Large Cloth Diaper- All In One- AIO- 20 to 35 lbs.
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little bit retro: SO CUTE!
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I like the daisy dot
I LOVE the Frog, Bugs, ans Snakes- Large…Absolutely Adorable!!!
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I like the Seeing Stars Medium diaper!
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I like the gender neutral-diaper pins-small cloth diaper.
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I really look forward to using cloth diapers on my children. I 've been told they save money and I know they are much cuter!
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I really look forward to using cloth diapers on my children. I 've been told they save money and I know they are much cuter!
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I love the busybee one!
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gotta love the busybee one!
As for my comment contributing to the discussion, I used cloth for my 2 yr. old and saved so much $. It really is easy these days and who can resist a baby in these cute diapers, especially in the Summer.
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My favorite diaper has to be the bee's as well. I like a lot of her diapers, I'm having a boy and this one is cute.
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However it is currently in vacation mode because I'll be having my baby soon!
Oh, my gosh…I wish I had a need for these already so I could legitimately enter this contest!!!! But, I should the already mamas get them. I ADORE the bumblebee diaper. When we get Beda, I know we're going to call her little bee all the time and at some point, I'm going to HAVE to get these!