{Katydid Diapers} Review & GIVEAWAY! *CLOSED*

So I am so pleased to be one of the first to be bringing Katydid Diapers to you! It is a spankin' brand new brand of diapers that was just patented a couple weeks ago! This company manufactures a reusable cloth diaper that is a one-size pocket diaper to fit your child from birth to potty {approximately 8-35 pounds}.

The Katydid One-Size Pocket Diaper comes in very professional packaging, first of all, with illustrated instructions on the package for how to use and adjust ~ a huge bonus for giving these as a gift, might I add! Included with the pocket diaper are 2 microfiber inserts ~ one newborn, and one full-size adjustable one {now, an adjustable insert is hard to come by, I can tell you that!}. You can also use the newborn insert as a doubler for heavy wetters, which is quite convenient. It's also handy that their inserts have labels on them, so that you know what diaper your inserts belong to come washing day. Nice.


Beyond this adjustable insert, there are 3 other features that really set this diaper apart from others. One is that it features a front-opening pocket {every other pocket diaper I've come across has a back-opening pocket} with a flap. This flap means no inserts will be hanging out of the diaper for an unsightly mess or uncomfortable shifting, translating into more comfort for baby and less mess for you! The second feature I find particularly different about this diaper is that it has what they have coined a "wrap and snap" feature. Basically you can snap this puppy up so that it is a nice small bundle {mess enclosed, might I add} for storing on-the-go should you be sans a wet bag or otherwise and need to toss into your diaper bag instead! And thirdly, the diaper features an adjustable rise made possible with their innovative snap system.

Beyond these unique traits, the Katydid diaper also has features you're pretty well used to, if you're at all familiar with cloth diapering; these include elastic around the legs and waist, a waterproof outer layer and snap closures. I'm a particular fan of snap closures myself, as they have a longer life than velcro seems to {and thereby don't stick to everything else in the washer/dryer!}, so this is also a big bonus for me on this particular diaper.

The first thing I did upon receiving the diaper was to give it a good wash. And I must say that I was really, really impressed with how quickly it dried ~ both the diaper and the inserts! They dried the quickest of all the diapers I had in there, which is just so convenient to not have to reset the drier to run again...especially if you're cloth diapering and already washing diapers about every other day.... So after a good wash & dry, my 2yo son tried this diaper on. Being nearly 3, we set the snaps at the second setting from the edge; that being said, I think Katydid's claim to last up to 35 pounds is spot on. The other nice thing I discovered was that the Katydid diaper fit was fairly trim, and my son could still wear his normal pants with these on, and not have too much of the infamous "bubble butt" cloth diaper look!

As for the actual performance of the diaper, it worked great! We used it overnight, as well, and no leaks in the morning - even just using the main {adjustable} insert! My only complaint was that since it is a front-opening pocket, my fingers got wet while removing it, which wouldn't happen with a back-opening pocket. That being said, you can always get poo on your hands with back-opening pockets...although at least it wouldn't be sliding through the whole diaper with a back-opening one versus front.... Really, a minor detail for an otherwise incredible diaper!

So, my overall impression is that this is a great diaper! And at $17.95 each, considering the 2 inserts it comes with and all its unique features, I'd consider it a fabulous deal and well worth the investment. You can order yours here, and choose from their 4 poppin' fresh colors. Coming soon? Katydid Wet Bags. Can't wait for those!

Katydid Diapers has generously offered one Haute Tot and Baby Couture reader a One-Size Pocket Diaper {in sage}! {Open to US residents only}. See below for how to enter!!


Mandatory Entry: You must be a HTBC {public} blog follower for this giveaway! Once that requirement is met, visit Katydid Diapers to either find your color of choice, or let me know something you learned. Then come back here and post that in a comment (1 entry). Be sure to leave your email address in the entry so that I have a way to contact the winner! If there is NO EMAIL left, another winner will be drawn! Winner will be chosen via random.org and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize or another winner will be chosen. Entrants can enter through March 1st. Winner to be chosen March 2nd, 2010.


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