Cuddlebug Cloth All-in-2 Cloth Diapers
Cloth Diapers, a true passion. I really don’t wish to have a ton a money in life, but I do wish I had more so I could just shop and buy diapers all day. tee hee. I was having problems with some cloth diapers that I bought from a mom off of ebay (she made them herself) with leaking and I was about to give up on cloth dipes all together. A friend of mine talked to me about Cuddlebug Cloth and introduced me to the world of AI2’s (all in twos). I had been using AI1’s for a few months and having leaking problems then I bought a few pocket diapers and those seemed to do much better for us. I liked them, but was still having some issues with leaking, but nothing unbearable. Alex was only about 4 months old and was very very little. The one-sizes that I bought would fit him in the waist, but be too big around the thighs and would leak. OR, I would make it so tight both ways that it would leave red marks around his waist, which was not comfortable for him. So, before I kept buying more pockets (which I really do love now that he is older and filling out) I took my friend’s advice and talked to Prudence at Cuddlebug Cloth. Not only was she so nice and fun to talk to like a friend, she certainly knew her diapers!
The AI2 – All in two diaper is awesome. #1 It is TRIM. So much less bulk that it fits more like a disposable then a cloth diaper. Some of the cloth diapers that I have used in the past made it almost impossible to wear under shorts that my son wore. We would have to buy a size bigger to clothe the bulk. This is not the case with Cuddlebug Cloth. Another major difference then the other cloth diapers that I have tried so far was the identity itself – an all-in-two. It isn’t an All-in-one, since it does have two pieces, it isn’t a pocket – no stuffin needed and it it isn’t a fitted because you don’t put a cover on it. It is truely unique. The soaker is a mega absorber made from organic hemp fleece. It snaps in and tri-folds to fit inside the diaper. Next is the closure – oh snap! Yes, all snaps all the time, what a beautiful thing. After using these diapers and using my other diapers which were all velcro closures, I quickly became very partial to snap closures. No laundry tabs, no shredded diapers, no velco becoming unusable anymore. Snaps are in, which is why most of the larger manufacturers are starting to offer snap closures and they seem to be the favorite amongst cloth diapering families.
The craftmanship is unbeatable and is comparable to even the biggest cloth diaper companies, I have yet to find a stitch out of place. The material is high-quality, the snaps seem to be industrial strength and the stitching is sturdy. The diaper is very well put together and you know as soon as you see them, it is a high quality diaper. I bought a couple for my son about 9 months ago and I use them daily. They still look just as good as the day I got them and have plenty of wear left in them. The inside of the diaper is made of 100% polyester suedecloth and it seems to be stain-proof. Over the last nine months, we have certainly had some messy diapers and I have yet to see a stain. The fit is so nice that I haven’t seen a leak yet!
Ok, it isn’t all good though as no one product ever is. The only thing that I am not thrilled with is the soaker. It is hemp and after a few washes the soaker got very stiff and coarse and I could tell it wasn’t comfy for the baby. I fixed it quickly though with just folding in a wipe which is made of bamboo velour and it solved that problem with no issues. My little guy LOVES the softness of the bamboo velour and I love the absorbancy of the hemp soaker. Best of both worlds, with no hassle. It was such an easy thing for me to do that I didn’t even bother Prudence with it, although I am sure she would have offered some advice for making the hemp soaker softer.
The price is a little on the high side (if you compare to my other pocket diapers), but the quality of the materials and the snaps make it very comparable to anything else out there. I can’t wait until my little guy gets into the next size so I can buy more! I definitely give these diapers my top pick.
She also makes Minkees, fitted diapers and trainers for toddlers – try out her bamboo wipes – they are AWESOME! www.cuddlebugcloth.com
UPDATE 6/12/09!!! I recently switched laundry soap and washed my diapers in them. Low and behold, the hemp fleece soaker was softer! Not as soft as it was when I bought it, but definitely a difference. Yeah! Cuddlebug Cloth now sells the soakers by themselves, so I think I will buy a few and replace the ones that I have and that should be all I need. So – it wasn’t the diaper, it was the laundry soap. Thanks for making such a great diaper, Prudence, no complaints anymore! 
Here are the liners I can buy to replace. I am excited.
I would totally buy these if I had kids in diapers. Do they work well at night, too?
We like them for night time too!
I love her diapers (as you know) and am totally addicted! Madi’s whole stash is her AI2 diapers
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Ah, I’m happy I added your blog to my feed reader, otherwise I’d have missed this. Good post, and I wish the best 2010 to you.