Cloth diapering started as a personal choice to do something a little better for the environment. I wasn’t going to give myself any other choice: cloth or nothing.
Since then, it’s become nothing short of an addiction.
Other CD mamas can attest to this: once you start ordering fitteds, covers and AIOs, you get hooked. Oh bamboo? Organic? What a cute pattern! Snaps? One size? I’ve got one of just about everything – a huge stack of prefolds, multiple types, sizes and colors of covers, 20 some AIOs, 5 or so purchased fitteds, and about 30 fitteds that my mom made for my daughter before she was even born.
I’ve got a lot of diapers.
Some, however, stand out from the others. They are the diapers I choose as soon as they’re clean, from the top of the pile, for various reasons.
is one of those.
Look and Feel
Horror Hospital rip I’m a sucker for good design, and the Dream-Eze AIO have great design. The diaper comes in three fantastic colors – Kiwi, Mandarin and Blackberry – and the ones I tested were both Blackberry. I would’ve been delighted with any of those three colors though – they’re vibrant and rich colors, not normal pastel baby colors (gag me). Not a huge selection, but all three great.
The outer fabric is soft and durable, although the fabric is pilling a bit (just a tiny bit) on the bum where it rubs a lot. The interior is organic cotton – almost like a sweatshirt material. That’s right – an organic cotton AIO. It’s really thick and heavy – it almost feels stiff when it’s on my baby, but not in a bad way, just thick. My favorite part of the diaper is that the two liners are sewn in only at one end so they dry really quickly.
Fit
This diaper has snaps so is really adjustable. The Natural Baby Company sent me both a small and a medium to test, since Piper is between sizes (she’s around 15 lbs). Both fit her wonderfully. The leg gussets are elastic that is tight, but not too tight that she gets red indentations. I also like how the front flaps over the side snap tabs – it just looks cute. I’m not sure if there is a function to that, but I like it.
But Does It Work?
Yes. Fantastically, actually. Of course, as you’ll see is the theme this week, Piper decided to take an epic poo to test out her brand new dipes almost every time I put one on her. Neither the small nor the medium have leaked. She’s not one to complain if she’s wet, so I don’t know that the material wicks well or not, but they’re wonderfully absorbent.
They also clean up really well – I’ve used both sunlight and OxiClean to get the stains out, and they both work so that my diapers smell and look like brand new. Some diaper fabrics don’t ever come clean of stains, but these did.
Overall
I’m really happy with the Dream-Eze, and would recommend them to anyone. The Natural Baby Company just came out with a new diaper, the GRO Baby system which I’m eager to try as well. It looks like most of the same materials but with a pocket-style design.
[Rating: 5/5]
Free Stuff Alert Contest Has Ended – Congratulations, UpstateMomof3, Darla & Khrys!
You all knew this week would be full of giveaways, and today is no exception. The Natural Baby Company is offering three lucky readers a Dream-Eze diaper of their size and color choice ($18.95 value).
First, you must do one or all of the following, for up to three entries:
- Create an account and opt-in for the newsletter at the Natural Baby Company
- If you’ve used a Dream-Eze diaper before (or any of the Natural Baby Company products), leave feedback for them on Diaper Pin
- Visit the Natural Baby Company and let us know what you like most about their new Gro Baby system. Leave a comment to let us know which you did, and your email address.
For up to 3 additional entries:
- Tweet about this giveaway, comment to let us know.
- Blog about this giveaway or the AIO Showdown Week, and let us know.
- Grab our AIO Showdown Badge and add it to your blog, site, social networking profile, whatever – just let us know. Just cut/paste the code below into your page, then comment to let us know where it’s posted (leave your link!).
COMMENTS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW THE ENTRY RULES WILL BE DELETED. The winner will be chosen using a random-number generator. All AIO Showdown Contests run through Friday, May 15 at noon EST. Please make sure you leave a valid email address.
About the author: One day, Andi hopes to teach the men in her life that they, too, can pick things up and put them away after they’ve used them. Read more from this author.
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I visited the Natural Baby Company and think that their diapers look great. I espcecially like the certified organic cotton insert and the adjustable rise which is always important!! Thanks!!!
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I reviewed the dez aio on diaper pin! Love these!
After visiting the website many times, I have been looking at the grobaby for a month, I am most excited about the velcro and the reviews about how wonderfully soft it is. Will be ordering as soon as I get some extra $$!
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I’ve been trying to find reviews on the Gro Baby and from what I have read the shell is super soft and squishy & the inserts are really easy!
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i likey the liner that is attached and snaps at the opposite end. never seem that before.
i tweeted.
I like that the Gro-Baby system grows with the baby! It’s the best feature as cloth diapers are pricey so having one last longer is great. I also love that the inner is organic cotton.
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I visited the natural baby company and signed up for there newsletter. I also love the new Gro Baby dipes I received mine in the mail today and I’m excited to use them. The inserts are soooo soft!
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I’m a fan of the Snap In Soaker Pad ! Thanks for the chance.
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I like that it is one size! And that the insert comes out so they dry quicker. I hate when things take forever to dry!
I like that they are affordable and grow with the baby.
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I am 6 months pregnant now and love that I can use them with my newborn AND my toddler!!!
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I opened my account for the newsletter and checked out the new Gro Baby system. I think it is awesome. I love how the diaper is like an AIO, but you can keep using the covers before washing after every diaper change. I also love the snap in insert for quick drying. I also absoluely LOVED the colors… SO CUTE!
I visited the Natural Baby Company website. I have looked at the GroBaby systems before and I really would be interested in trying them. I love the idea of the snap in soakers as opposed to stuffing pockets. And if they are as stretchy as the Dream-Ez in your video I want them even more. The colors are awesome too.
I left feedback about my one DE on diaper pin!
I love one size diapers and I love that the gro baby diaper has a snap in liner.
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affordable and grow with baby
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I love the fact that the GroBaby shell is reusable! I plan on trying that system out very soon!
I like that the GroBaby system is so easy to use a daddy can do it!
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left a review on diaperpin for the Natural Baby Co. I haven’t used Dream Ez before, but I used to use their rainbow contours and loved them!
I like the fact that the grow baby shell can be used multiple times. It states that you only use 2-4 shells per day. That’s great!
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Blogged about the showdown:
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Put the showdown button on my blog.
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I’d LOVE to win! I’ve created an account and opted in for the newsletter!
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I love the idea of not having to stick my hand in a pocket filled with a wet insert to get the insert out. Snapping it off seems much easier and sanitary.
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I love the idea of a snap in liner for the new Gro baby system! To only change the liner would be a dream!
rated it on diaper pin
I like the Experience Gro Baby package so that I can sample this product and not miss out on the accessories I need.
I have no idea about cloth diapering, but am trying to learn in my last few weeks before delivering.
Love the bright colours!
I signed up for an account and their newsletter
what I like most is less waste in landfills
I really like how there are no dioxins in the diapers.
I opted in for their newsletter.
What I love about the Gro Baby system is that you can use the shell more than once before washing. Much more convenient when going out — just need to pack a spare insert.
I like that the Snap In Soaker Pad is a feature. Neat!
I like that it grows with the baby.
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I checked out the site. Besides coming in great, bright colours, I like the fact that these diapers grow with the child and are adjustable to the size and fit of your child. Nothing worse than investing in diapers that don’t fit properly or last only a month!
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I love the snap in soaker pad! No shifting and sliding around!
I really like the idea of the low rise b/c my daughter has a pretty big pot belly and it makes it hard to fit the cloth diapers on her well.
I think the gro-baby diaper has a unique design and I love the colors
I love that it grows with baby and that the soaker pad minimizes waste and cost. That is amazing!!!!!
I signed up for an account at The Natural Baby Company and opted in for the Newsletter.
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I checked out the new Gro Baby system. I love how easy it looks and that you can use the shell more than once a day. Less laundry! I want one, and want my whole stash to be made of them….!!!
The Gro Baby system is awesome. What I like most about it is that it is one size and grows with baby. I am really impressed by their hook and loop tabs and how they don’t pill and also love that their liners snap in so no worries about bunching.
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I like the idea of not having to change the shell of the GroBaby diaper with every change!
Tweeted!
It is less in landfills, and less materials used since it ‘grows’ with the child.
I love how the Gro Baby system is a one time purchase — it will last a baby throughout his whole diapering life…from infancy to toddlerhood….the price does not reflect the savings one has compared to buying a whole lot of different sizes!
I signed up for an account and the newsletter!
My favorite thing about the grobaby system is that it akes up less room since you only have to replace the middle part and not the whole diaper.
I tweeted – http://twitter.com/Upstatemomof3/statuses/1652349493
I signed up for the Natural Baby Company newsletter.
I haven’t tried out the GroBaby but I like that the outer shell of the diaper is reuseable & only need to be changed at least twice a day.
I tweeted.
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I blogged about this giveaway. (I’m having prob getting the AIO showdown button.)
http://momof3dolls.blogspot.com/2009/04/win-dream-eze-aio-diaper-at-your-mama.html
I love that it grows as the baby grows! Thanks for the chance.
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I love the soft closure loop system on the gro baby diaper–that has been a problem before on my other velcro diapers that they rub against my son’s skin.
Created an account and signed up for their newsletter
I like the Gro Baby system…it is a one-size system, you can reuse the shell several times before washing, snap in soakers, it’s all wonderful stuff!
I opted in for their newsletter.
I like the quick dry inner mesh and that they are AIOs.
I got the AIO showdown button on my blog in the sidebar under Contests, Sweeps, Page & Blog Buttons in ABC Order
I created an account and signed up for the newsletter.
I like how the GroBaby system uses organic cotton! And how it grows with the baby so you don’t have to purchase multiple sizes.
I blogged about the AIO showdown week!
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if is was just starting to cd but knew everything i have already learned, this would be the only thing i buy. they are organic cotton which after much experimenting is all i will use, but you can change out the inner, making the system cheap (sorta what i liked about g diaper but way more convenient) and they are made buy the same company as dreameze with are one of my 3 favorites so i know the fit would work.
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tried to add badge to my profile on social networking site but the link didn’t work so i added this “AIO giveaway this week at http://www.YourMamaReviews.com“
blogged about the showdown and giveaway
went to the Natural Baby Company…
I actually have 2 Grobaby’s and Love them!! The best part about them is the AWESOME new aplix!!! and haven’t had a leak with one!
Went to the website.. I love that the gro-baby system is affordable– one size and you can re-use the cover!
I visited the Natural Baby Company. I like that the Gro Baby system has organic cotton on the inside.
Created an account and got the newsletter. :)
Visited the site – I love the fact that they include the booster!
Blogged about the showdown
Left feedback on Diaper pin. On 5/3/2009
visited the site. I like the cover with the quick dry mesh.
I signed up for the newsletter. Great site, thanks for the link.
I like the Grobaby colors, too. I have some Wonder Wraps covers that have the same colors and that was a huge selling point for me, that they’re not cutesy pastels.
I signed up for the email newletter!
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I like how you can simply change the soaker pad in the Gro-Baby system, and reuse the shell for several changes. That would cut down on some laundry!
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it has Adjustable Rise Snaps which is important for us
I like the never pill hook tabs. Great design. And the quick dry cover looks great.
Love the colors, that it’s organic and the quick dry mesh!!! Can’t wait to try :)
Visited the website. I love my Dream-eze fitted. The fit is amazing and it just keeps getting more absorbant. Can’t wait to get more.
I signed up for an account and the newsletter.
I liked that is grows with baby.
I went to the website. I love that you can use 1 shell with several inserts.
Visited the sit- I like that the soaker pad snaps in!
What I like most about their gro baby system is the organic cotton inner. Let me tell you, this will help so much with smells. Synthetics hold onto the stink like nothing else!
I like the adjustable rise snaps
Frankly? The colors! I love them!
I like that they use organic liners.
Less waste in our landfills and no Dioxins, that’s what I like the most about gro baby system
I love how well it seems to grow with the baby, the snaps increasing in height making the shell reusable.
I just signed up for the Natural Baby Company’s newsletter and ended up buying two DE AIO seconds while I was over there. I couldn’t resist at 12.50 each! Hope I win some more!
I love the colors of the Grobaby diapers, so new and fresh and different!
I think it’s such a neat idea, snap out the soiled pad and snap in a clean one. Easy as can be and stylish too!
Thank you for the chance to win, we’d love to have these ready for the new baby.
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I love that you can change the soaker pad in the Gro-Baby system, and reuse the shell for several changes :)
I created an account and opted in for the newsletter at the Natural Baby Company.
I like how you can reuse the cover with the Gro
Baby system.
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