We’re Switching To Cloth Diapers

Our Boy Zen Wearing a Tot Wrap Cloth DiaperRecently, our family has begun making the switch from disposable diapers to cloth. By switching to cloth, we are hoping to save a little bit of money while lessening our family’s impact on the environment. I have never known anyone personally who uses cloth diapers, so making the switch has been rather intimidating. Thankfully, the internet and Tot Wraps has been making the transition easier.

The first thing we had to decide was what type of cloth diaper we want to use. After exploring numerous websites and retailers we discovered that there are four main types of cloth diapers. The types are prefolds, all-in-ones (AIO), pocket diapers, and fitted diapers. After much deliberation we chose to go with the comfort and convenience of an all-in-one.

I spent several hours exploring various cloth diaper retailers. Several websites had products that looked appealing, and one of the companies that really stood out was Tot Wraps.

Zen Is Crawling Away In His New DiaperThe owner of Tot Wraps is a work-at-home mom named Kristy. She designs and creates several items such as soakers and trainers, but her most popular item is the Dream Diaper. This all-in-one offers an inventive design that makes them easier to use than many other cloth diapers on the market. Being the cloth diapering novices that we are, we opted to try out Dream Diaper for ourselves.

Our 10-month-old son Zen is a heavy front wetter, so we were very impressed with how easy it was to adjust the rise. After washing the diaper several times, we put it on him.  We spent the next couple of hours admiring how cute and comfy it looked in comparison to white disposables.

These diapers cost less than many other brands with most of them being only $18. An insert can be added to any diaper order for only $2 more.

We received an insert and it comes in handy when we lay him down for bed. However, if he falls asleep while being held, we’ll sometimes lay him down without changing him. In the weeks since we have had the Tot Wraps Dream Diaper, he has only leaked through it a one time and it was entirely our fault. The Dream Diaper does not leak any more than Pampers or Luvs.

The insert fits inside the diaper and adds an extra layer of absorbency when it is needed. Even with the insert, the Dream Diaper seems less bulky than a disposable. It takes a lot more than one diaper to make the move to cloth diapering so Tot Wraps offers package deals to save money off their already low prices. You can even get free shipping on orders over $100 by using coupon code freeship100 at checkout!

Zen's Cloth DiaperThe diapers come in a wide assortment of colors and can be customized with your choice of color for the tabs and inner. If you prefer, Kristy will pick colors for you that complement the outer shell. She makes them to order and offers a 90 day guarantee on the craftsmanship. The diaper she sent us was very high quality and will certainly last through years of duty service.

We will be getting more cloth diapers in the coming weeks and hopefully will phase out disposables entirely in the coming months. I appreciate Tot Wraps helping our family get started in this endeavor! If you haven’t tried cloth diapering, I recommend it because it is good for your children, the environment, and your budget. The Dream Diaper is a great diaper to begin with because it is easy to use, affordable, and doesn’t leak.

If you already use cloth diapers, then you should try the Dream Diaper for the same reasons I just stated.  Saturday, March 13 until March 28, you have a chance to win an AIO Dream Diaper from Tot Wraps! Be sure to come back to Cakeblast for the giveaway and many more posts on the subject of cloth diapering in the future.

Disclosure: Tot Wraps provided me with a Dream Diaper for review purposes after I contacted them expressing interest.  No monetary compensation was received for this post, and the sample product in no way affected my opinion of Tot Wraps or the Dream Diaper. This article offers an honest opinion and has not been reviewed or edited by anyone other than Larry H. of Cakeblast.

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I used cloth diapers with all 3 of my kids. I only used disposable diapers for trips and outings. Disposable diapers are easy, but the cloth diapers were our favorites! Hubs and I always thought our kids looked more comfortable in the cloth ones. I can’t even imagine how icky and hot those dispoable ones are in the summer time!

March 13th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
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congrats on the switch! i haven’t tried Tot Wraps, but I certainly want to!
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March 28th, 2010 at 4:09 am
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May 3rd, 2010 at 12:57 pm

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