Sunday, September 30, 2012

THE 2012 FITTED DIAPER AWARDS

The Fitted Diaper Awards
Well, we've been through a lot of fitted diapers this month and I loved them all!  I'm officially a fitted cloth diaper convert.  I just can't stop buying them now.  That being said I did love certain diapers for certain reasons more than other diapers.  One diaper would be super trim, but another diaper would be super absorbent, and yet another would be super cute.  I've been getting questions left and right about my faves and I thought...why don't we have a fitted diaper awards ceremony honoring those that performed well above and beyond in the world of fitted cloth diapers.  I've come up with 11 categories and nominated those that were in the September Fitted Diaper Event that fit the best in each category.  After that I pondered, and I analyzed, and I pondered some more till I came up with a winner for each category.  Yes, these are all my own opinions and not a collaborative vote among millions, but I didn't want this to become a popularity contest between the brands to see who could rally up the most votes.  I wanted it to be fair and un-biased.  That said, I tried to make the best selections possible clearing my head of any friendships I've made with these companies/moms, clearing my head of anyone that supplied their diaper to be reviewed, clearing my head of anyone that sponsored prizes for the giveaway, and clearing my head of the popular vote.  Using as fresh and clean of a slate as I could I made my selections and picked my winners.  So without further ado.

The Fitted Diaper Awards nominees are...

The Fitted Diaper Awards - The Trimmest Fitted DiaperTRIMMEST FITTED DIAPER
This award goes to the diaper that is either super thin, trim, and/or super narrow between the legs.  I'm also taking into consideration absorbency on this one, so this award goes to the trimmest most absorbent diaper.

  • Bummis Tots Bots Stretch Bamboozle
  • Poodelum & Missy Kate OSMF Fitted Diaper
  • itti bitti bitti boo - winner
  • Bagshot Row Bamboo Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Mother-ease Cotton Terry OS Fitted Diaper
  • Red Barn Cloth Diapers Nifty Nappy OS Fitted Diaper
  • BUNNZOO OS Fitted Diaper


The Fitted Diaper Awards - The Best One-Size Fitted Diaper
BEST ONE-SIZE FITTED DIAPER
This award is for the best one-size fitted diaper.  I'm looking for a fitted diaper that will actually fit from newborn all the way up till potty training.  Is it possible???  Yes it is.

  • Cheeky Revolution Hybrid Fitted Diaper - winner
  • Ari Safari Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Poopsie Doodles One-Size Fitted Diaper
  • Sustainablebabyish Snapless Multi Fitted


The best sized fitted diaper
BEST SIZED FITTED DIAPER
This award is for the best sized fitted diaper.  It may cost more to buy new diapers with each size, but some diapers just fit so great that it's worth the extra cost.

  • My Diaper Addiction Sized Fitted Diaper - winner
  • Green Mountain Diapers Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted
  • itti bitti bitti boo Fitted Diaper
  • La Petite Krott Creations Sized Fitted Diaper


The easiest to use fitted diaper
EASIEST TO USE FITTED DIAPER
This award is for the easiest to use fitted diaper.  We all need diapers that even the daddies, grandparents, & childcare workers can use.  These diapers make putting on fitted diapers a breeze.

  • Thirsties Duo Fab Fitted - winner
  • Bummis Tots Bots Stretch Bamboozle
  • My Diaper Addiction Sized Fitted
  • GMD Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted


The best fitted to wear without a cover
BEST FITTED TO WEAR WITHOUT A COVER
This award is for the best fitted diaper to wear without a cover.  If you want your baby's butt to breath while you're around to home... or even running quick errands, then these are the diapers for you.

  • Little Seedlings Hybrid Fitted Diaper - winner
  • Cheeky Revolution Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Tangerine Baby Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Hey Dude OS Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Ari Safari Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Bagshot Row Bamboo Elite Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Mommy Loves Maddy OS Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Baby BeeHinds Bamboo OS Fitted Diaper


The cutest fitted diaper
CUTEST FITTED DIAPER
This award is for the cutest fitted diaper.  Now, I had a really hard time with this one because most of the brands that I reviewed this month carry super cute fitted diapers.  In the end I picked the one that consistently stocks super cute prints every time.

  • Barnyard Bummz OS Fitted Diaper
  • Goodmama OS Fitted Diaper
  • Bagshot Row Bamboo Hybrid Fitted Diaper - winner
  • Tangerine Baby Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Little Seedlings Hybrid Fitted Diapers
  • Red Barn Cloth Diapers Nifty Nappy Fitted


The squishiest fitted diaper
SQUISHIEST FITTED DIAPER
This award is for the squishiest fitted diaper.  These are the diapers that I got in the mail that I just wanted to squish, squish, squish, because they were so well... squishy.  If you want a diaper that will be super cozy on your baby's bum and will add extra cushion in case they fall then these diapers are for you.

  • Little Seedlings Hybrid Fitted Diaper - winner
  • Cheeky Revolution Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Ari Safari Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • My Diaper Addiction Sized Fitted Diaper
  • Hey Dude OS Hybrid Fitted Diaper


The most economical fitted diaper
MOST ECONOMICAL FITTED DIAPER
This award is for the most economical fitted diaper.  We all know that times are hard right now so who doesn't like a good fitted diaper with an even better price tag.  I took into consideration lots of factors on this one so I could pick the best fitted with the best price... not just the least expensive.

  • Green Mountain Diapers Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted - winner
  • Poodelum & Missy Kate OSFM Fitted Diaper
  • Mother-ease One-Size Cotton Terry Fitted Diaper
  • Patty Pants OS Bamboo Velour Fitted Diaper
  • Falling Star Crafts / NykiBaby OS Fitted Diaper


The most innovative fitted diaper
MOST INNOVATIVE FITTED DIAPER DESIGN
This award is for the most innovative fitted diaper design.  Sometimes I come across designs that I haven't seen anywhere else.  Here I'm picking the most innovative design that works well.

  • Dippee Dypees Alpha & Omega One-Size Fitted Diaper
  • Juicytoots OS Fitted Diaper
  • itti bitti bitti boo
  • Poopsie Doodles OS Fitted Diaper - winner

The Stretchiest fitted diaper
STRETCHIEST FITTED DIAPER
This award is for the stretchiest fitted diaper.  Stretchy fitted diapers fit the best, are the most comfortable, and are the easiest to put on.

  • CutiePaTooties by Lauren OS Fitted Diaper - winner
  • Bummis Tots Bots Stretch Bamboozle
  • Little Seedlings Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Ari Safari Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Cheeky Revolution OS Hybrid Fitted Diaper
  • Juicytoots OS Fitted Diaper

The best fitted diaper
BEST FITTED DIAPER
This award is for the best fitted diaper reviewed this month.  I had a REALLY hard time picking one.  In the end I picked one that overall fit what I'd want in a fitted diaper (squishy, cute, great fit, great absorbency, etc.).  These are the diapers I grab for the most in the stash.

  • Little Seedlings Hybrid Fitted
  • Ari Safari Hybrid Fitted - winner
  • Bagshot Row Bamboo Elite Hybrid Fitted 
  • Cheeky Revolution OS Hybrid Fitted
  • My Diaper Addiction Sized Fitted
  • Bummis Tots Bots Stretch Bamboozle



Want to know who won???? ....  Check out the awards ceremony video here.


The Fitted Diaper Awards Winners Are...





So you can easily keep track of the September Fitted Diaper Event, I will add a link to each of the posts below.  No need to worry if you've missed one of the reviews.  I've got ya covered!

23 comments:

  1. Several of these are brands I hadn't heard of yet! Thanks for the comprehensive comparision!

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  2. Oh, Chana, you have to come over for a play date so we can diaper duel!! I have a few brands you don't have listed that are awesome!!

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    1. LOL a diaper duel sounds fun. I'll have Linc come armed with his best diaper. Haha! I'll have to figure out when I'll be down that way again... maybe next month. : )

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  3. How did Twinkie Tush not make any of these lists?

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    1. I have yet to try a Twinkie Tush. They were going to submit a diaper for review for the event, but due to time constraints had to back out. Maybe one day I'll score one myself and post a review. : )

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  4. This has been so much great information. Thank you!

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  5. Really love the overall awards -does a great job of summing up all the test results and evaluating them against each other for the right reasons. It makes it easier to find other diapers similar to what I know works for us. Ie. "I like diaper X -here's 4 other diapers you rated with the same award I can try!"

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  6. Thanks for making an overall list. It's nice to have one place where I can go and look for this information.

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  7. Love your event chana!! I will be using these reviews as references .. thank you so much for all your time and effort!!

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  8. I also have a chunky monkey and it is so nice to know which ones fit small and which ones might fit him!!! THANK YOU!

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  9. You labelled it wrong!! In your video it says that the best fitted diaper is Ari Safari but on the page it says Bagshot row bamboo!! Just thought you should know!! :)

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    1. Ack! Thanks for catching that for me. I was trying to make it easier on people since the video is so long and I messed it up. Thanks for letting me know. I really should do blog fixes while the kids are running around. I'm going to fix it now.

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  10. This is an awesome help to me!!!!

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  11. This is great! I would love to try ALL of these diapers!

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  12. I have two Ari Safari's and they are a great diaper! After years of snapping/velcroing my pockets right side first, and then getting into fitteds, most are left side snapping first so I love the right side first snaps. I know, it sounds OCD... :)

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    1. I'm constantly going bonkers with this. I wish there was a standard so I didn't have to think about it each time.

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  13. Now I have a new list of diapers I want to try. :)

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  14. These look amazing! I just got done with a cloth diaper spree and am quite excited to try them out :). Have you heard of LambBabies? We just ordered from her (a self-described "stay-at-home-mommy who loves to create things)." Her fitted diapers look super squishy! I like how you have so many reviews for so many unique WAHM diapers--all very exciting.

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    1. I have not tried them, but I'll definitely have to look them up!

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    2. Oh! For Lambbabies, I should have mentioned that we bought from her on Etsy.

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  15. Chana, I love your blog and youtube videos! I am new to cloth diapering and enjoying it so much! I'm somewhat of an addict now and cant stop buying:)

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  16. This is exactly what I was looking for great blog. I haven't tried all the fitted options but LOVE my fitteds. I have been using brand www.wonderfulbambino.com lately and love them; Didn't see them on your list but wanted to try a few other options as well. Thank you SO much for this. Next diaper itti bitti bitti boo :)

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