Yeah that’s right. I’m not sure about the DryBees AIO Hybrid Diaper. I don’t feel like I can make an accurate judgment because well, this diaper didn’t fit my baby. Really. At all. There were things I like about it, though, and I think if it fit her better, this would be a positive review.
I’m sad about this, but I want to be honest. So let me preface this review with the reminder that according to the DryBees sizing guidelines, my daughter is the very small side of their medium, and the top-end of their small. I tried a medium, and should’ve tried a small. That said, I’ll have the diaper for a while (the medium should fit for a looooong time), so will get to test it thoroughly as she grows into it.
Look and Feel
While this isn’t a luxurious or especially ‘cute’ diaper, the DryBees AIO diaper Spider film looks nice and functional. They come in 21 different solid colors, many of which I’d be happy to have. I like solid colors for my diapers – especially when they have to go under cute outfits. I like to color coordinate my daughter’s dresses with her diapers (not matchy-matchy, but you know, use the diaper to spice things up a bit). They also make one of my favorite diapers in the AIO diaper market: an AIO with lace sewn on the butt. It kills me with cute.
The
DryBees has a standard PUL outer, much like any other cover or AIO. Soft and stretchy, nothing especially outstanding about it, but you know that it will hold the wetness and be comfortable for the baby.
The interior of the diaper is a polyester liner (very much like the BumGenius liner). I know that this polyester layer helps wick the moisture so the baby doesn’t feel as wet. That’s awesome for babies who complain at the wetness, and I especially like that in an overnight diaper. I suspect that when she grows into it, I’ll be able to use this diaper (with a doubler stuffed in the pocket) as an overnight diaper – which is not something I feel safe doing with many of my AIOs.
They have a sewn-in soaker of 3-layer microfiber, plus a pocket for an extra doubler which you may or may not need. They took a little longer in the dryer, but overall, I like this diaper for its simplicity – it truly is as easy as a disposable to wash and wear.
Fit
Here’s where I don’t feel qualified to make a judgment – the diaper I had was just too big. The velcro tabs don’t have the ability to overlap, so I couldn’t pull it tight enough around her waist, but the leg gussets are where she was the most wet. Some of the other diapers I tested this week leaked around the legs a bit as well, but this one was by far the worst. I had to change many an outfit when she would wear the DryBees. I chalk that up to the diaper being too big, because I have spoken with many CD mamas who are very happy with the DryBees. I will give it a month or two and try it out again- with hopes that she’s grown enough to fit into it properly.
But Does It Work?
For me, no. It didn’t. It leaked like crazy. Because it was too big. So read this with that in mind. It was easy to use, wash and wear – and I love that there was no stuffing inserts or losing inserts or pulling out soaked or poopy inserts required. That alone is a boon for this diaper. But the truth is that it didn’t work wonders for my daughter, and I won’t use it even around the house at this point – it just leaks that badly.
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I’ve never shopped there but I see that Drybees is sold at Sweet Pickles in Minnesota. I will have to check them out!
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none locally but Home Grown Baby online- I hate shopping anyway so online is best for me
http://www.snootybootydiapers.com because their name cracks me up :)
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Unfortunately there isn’t a retailer near me in PA, but Mom and Baby Naturally have a really nice website, so they can be my favorite!
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Because they are the closest to me. Although its a long long drive so I’d shop online.
Even though I haven’t ordered from them, I say that Jennifer’s Cloth Diaper Boutique in Vinton would be my favorite, because they are closest to me. :) Plus, they are a family run, home-based business, and I would like to support that.
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I *love* The Changing Times (http://www.a-and-d-enterprises.com/TheChangingTimes/). It’s a local WAHM who has a great website. She is nice enough to come out to our cloth diaper GTG’s from time to time with a variety of diapers for us to check out and ask questions about. She helped me a lot when I was new to CD’ing and made it a lot less nervewracking!
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I would purchase on-line, or at http://www.cottontailbaby.com/
I do all of my purchasing from http://www.kellyscloset.com I love them :)
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I tweeted – http://twitter.com/Upstatemomof3/statuses/1659416375
I’ve never bought them, but I have shopped at Babies Bottoms and More, one of their retailers.
I love love LOVE Nicki’s Diapers (http://www.nickisdiapers.com). I always get my orders in just a few days, and shipping is free on pocket diapers, covers, and various other things! Looks like they have tons of the DryBees AIOs in a bunch of cute prints.
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I like Wee Bunz. Excellent CS!
I don’t blog but I remined people about it on a message board!!
I’d have to order these online as there don’t seem to be any Canadian retailers. So I would pick http://www.earthangelsdiaperco.com because they are also offering a free wetbag with DryBees orders!
I blogged about it here: http://emilyisland.blogspot.com/2009/04/thursday-already.html
I like Banna Peels diapers since they are located in my state.
I would say Cottontailbaby.com They are local and offer local pickup. Wish they didn’t close their retail store though. I miss it so much.
I like clothdiapersuperstore.com. Leslie has great customer service and shipping is fast.
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I heart sewcraftybaby.com. The owner is great and offers free shipping on everything!
My favorite local DryBees retailer is CutieBooty Diapers!
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I would have to say Dapper Diaper Store b/c its the closest!
This would be amazing! I didnt cloth diaper with my first and am 6 months pregnant and want to cloth with this one so I have to get all of the stuff to get started!
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I like Nikki’s Diapers because they have some seconds through their sister site clothdiaperclearance.com that I get good deals on!
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Z. Bear Diapers – she’s close to me so I can check out the dipes in real life before buying!
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I subscribed to the google reader & Kellyscloset.com is my favorite retailer. I think they have great prices and selection. :)
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My favorite Drybees retailer is Cutie Tooties (cutietooties.com) because it’s run by an awesome CD’ing mama of triplets and is local to my area. She has an awesome on-site store right by my house!
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none in my area either. t Jennifer’s Cloth Diaper Boutique in Vinton would be my favorite mverno@roadrunner.com
I picked Bodacious Babies Boutique, LLC because they are closest to me :)
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I like Diaper Junction in Greensboro, NC!
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Dream Diapers in Temecula, CA is my favorite retailer!
I forgot to mention why I picked that retailer. It’s the closest one to me!
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My favorite diaper retailers aren’t yet on their list, but there is a retailer I would use if I wanted to buy these – Time To Change The Diapers in Rochester, NY. I am part of a Meetup group with the woman who runs it.
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My favorite retailer is Punkerdoops Diapers. Why, because saying Punkerdoops makes you smile. It just does!
My favorite retailer is Little Padded Seats in Des Moines because it is closest to me.
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I don’t have a local retailer. I shop online, and my favorite online retailer is Sew Crafty Baby. They have great customer service!
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I would get DryBees at Diaper Lab in Sommerville, MA
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My favorite retailer is Nicki’s Diapers. Fast shipping and great customer service!
I’d love to try these out! I need a larger one to fit Ivy!! And I’ll say Punkerdoops as the retailer!!
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I would say Nikki’s as well, but would probably shop DiaperSwappers, first
Boomba Toomba in Vancouver WA carries them! I’ll have to go check them out.
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I sadly don’t have a favorite retailer, I am just starting to do research on Cloth Diapers, since I am not due until later this year. I would love to try these out though, smallest size available please.
Kelly’s Closet!
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and I forgot to tell you why I love Kelly’s Closet and its because I have had great customer service with them. Thanks.
Right now I like adiaperchange.com because of all the brands they carry. I like the idea of mix and match!
I love http://www.cottontailbaby.com/ as a Drybees retailer. I love their selection of cloth diapers and quick customer service.
Nicki’s Diapers in New Glarus, WI is the closest to me!
mybabyfirst.com because their name reflects how I feel ;)
My favorite retailer would be Cloth Kisses http://www.clothkisses.com/ because they are closest to me.
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I am actually new to the cloth diapering world. I am preparing to hopefully cloth diaper my next baby- so I haven’t done any shopping yet- just online looking. So far I love the little seedling store.
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I haven’t tried DryBees yet but I would love to! I live in Ohio so I would start with my local retailers: JoyPure Baby Joy in Cleveland, OH and Nutty Bums in Dalton, OH.
I haven’t tried Drybees yet, but our favorite cloth diaper retailer (who also carries Drybees!) is Z Bear Diapers in Lansing, MI. I love their huge selection and competitive prices!
I blogged about the AIO showdown!
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I haven’t tried DryBees yet, but it looks like I can get them at “baby booty wear” in Charlotte, NC!
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Diaper Froggy.com I just like the name, we are a frog family.
abbyslane.com
Terrific customer service. Fast and free shipping. Discounts for being a member of her yahoo group. Helpful, weekly emails!
My favorite is New Age Nappies .com
Time to Change the Diapers in Rochester, NY.
Happy Bottomus, in Missouri
Kelly’s Closet because of convenience.
i love http://www.sewcraftybaby.com. she has awesome customer service, and free shipping. if you are a new customer, you can email her first for a first timers discount code.
http://www.clothkisses.com and they are also local to me!
I would have to say Nicki’s diapers would be my favorite retailer.. I’ve ordered from them before and they have great CS and FAST shipping!
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Happybottomus in MO b/c it’s the closest retailer!
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My retailer is Pure Baby JoyPure Baby Joy Cleveland, OH
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nickisdiapers.com because they have fantastic customer service
attachment parenting products…it is my local retailer…yay!
Cutie Tooties
Cutie Tootieswww.cutietooties.com looks like a sweet place to shop. There actually isn’t a retailer in my state.
Baby’s Bottom Line looks like a good place to get them! Thanks!
I like Two Little Whales for buying them. :)
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“Ive bought drybees from babygogreen store
My favourite retailer is Snooty Booty Diapers! The customer service on this website is amazing.
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Zbear Diapers in Lansing Michigan…they are closest to me.
My Green Baby is local to me, and has even been featured on our news!
I haven’t tried this brand, but Little Padded Seats started as an online retailer and now has a store near my house — they are my go-to for all things green baby related!
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My fav retailer is Grow Imagination since it is in my town. I have never heard of them or been there, but I will have to check them out! Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
I’d purchase DryBees from Z Bear Diapers since it’s the closest retailer to me.
I like Nutty Bums is my fav retailer because it is local to my state and has a great easy to navigate layout with lots of variety of products.
Acornsoaks.com is my fav retailer for cloth diapers. Very knowledgeable!
Fave retailer-sunshine wishes.
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Banana Peels Diapers . I love their selection.
THe Childrens Carousel in Katy, TX b/c its close to home. Also diaper daisy b/c they offer a 2 week trial starter package to try out different cloth diapers and to see if it fits your lifestyle!!
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I don’t have anyone close to me who sells them, but would definitely get them from Nicki’s Diapers- my new obsession thanks to you!
My fave retailer is The Changing Times in Brentwood, TN because they’re the closest ones to me!
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I like their website.
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And my favorite retailer is Dimension Indigo because they are based in my city!
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I have never tried cloth diapers and would love to
I like Cloth Kisses because they are local.
Luving Mamma Diapers, LLC is my favorite!! Thanks
Cutie Tooties in Knoxville because they are close to my mom’s house.
A Mother’s Touch Richmond, VA would be the closest to me. It’s over an hour away.
nikisdiapers would be my fav place to order drybees. I have used them with my older daughter with sucess so i would try them with our new baby that is on the way! I also am blogging you in the morning and added you to my blog reader
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Green Planet Baby is a place near me that I will use when I have this fourth!
http://www.mydiaperpiper.com is my favorite place, I can shop from my chair
I’ve never purchased these before, but I think I love “Heiny King” in Sterling, IL because they have probably the cutest store name ever. Heinies for the win!
My favorite is Nicki’s Diapers in New Glarus, WI. First of all because I’m a WI girl and second of all because of their wide selection of diapers (as well as other products) and their great deals. Thanks!
Sew Crafty Baby is my favorite, and the only one I know of in Sacramento.
I will be using Green Planet Baby.
Okay, another cute store name: Happybottomus, 225 SE Douglas Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
http://www.happybottomus.com (816)875-4617
I’d shop on their website because they’re not really very close to where we live.
my favorite retailer is PinStripes and PolkaDots for a few reasons. 1) it’s (semi)nearby. 2) the website if chock-full of info 3) very helpful!!
i usually get my diapers at monkeytoes or where ever diaperpin has a sale advertised. arkansas doesn’t have much in the way of cloth diaper retailers :)
Green Planet Baby is the place.
Pure Baby Joy in Cleveland is my favorite retailer. They’re the closest we have and they’re a really nice shop.
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
My favorite DryBees retailer is No Sugar Added in Upland, California because of their wide variety of products.
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My favorite DryBees retailer is PinStripes and PolkaDots because they have the cutest stuff and their one of the closest locations near me.
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