{Tot Wraps} Review & GIVEAWAY!

Krysta is the owner and creator of all Tot Wraps cloth diapering products. Like many other cloth diapering businesses out there, it all began with making cloth diapers for her own children and progressed into a business from there. She first purchased a license to use another pattern to sew her cloth diapers from, but has since created her own. That first original pattern was for their signature, "Dream Diaper," and since then, Krysta's created other products, including the "Dream Cover" and "Dream Trainer" amongst others. As the business has grown, other WAHM have been enlisted to help her produce her products, but quite fascinatingly, Krysta still sews at least one part of every product they make!

The "Dream Diaper" includes all the features Krysta found that every diaper should have in order to be a "dream," per se. Let me count the ways.... It is a one-size-fits-all diaper, for starters, and will fit an 8-pound newborn up to a 35-pound or so toddler. Two rows made up of closure snaps allow for easy adjustment around both the legs and waist. There is just one row for rise-adjustment, meaning a pretty uncomplicated diaper {that even Daddy should be able to do!}. Plus, as you all probably know by now, I'm a big fan of snaps because they are so much more durable (than velcro) in the long run after many washes. Additionally, it is an all-in-one (AIO) diaper, meaning it's ready to be worn immediately after washing and drying. But the fabulous part? It's also a hybrid diaper, meaning there is also a pocket for stuffing an additional insert as an absorbancy booster ~ great for all those heavy-wetters or for night-time use.


We tested out the Dream Diaper and were quite pleased with it. One of my husband's "big beefs" with cloth diapers is how large it makes the baby's bottoms look {kinda cute, if you ask me!}. This diaper used as an AIO is about as bulky as a full disposable diaper - not too bad relative to many others out there. However, if you are going to add one of their optional inserts, your diaper will be significantly bigger. But then again...this is necessary if you have an extremely heavy wetter. {I should mention that their Dream Diaper does not come with an insert, as you don't need one in order to use the diaper, but they are available for an additional & affordable $2.00 each}. The inserts are a nice hour-glass shape, and so fit well inside the diaper without added bulk on the sides. Additionally, their liners have a stitched fold-line {which say "Tot Wraps" - convenient for pairing up the right liner with the right diaper!) that you can use as a guideline to fold in the case of using with a smaller rise setting.

Tot Wraps Dream Diaper OS Hybrid AIO

Additionally, the Dream Diaper sports a velvety velour interior lining {love that!} and also is made up of a "Zorb" middle layer. Now, I was introduced {and introduced you, as well!} to the product "Zorb" not too long ago, and really was quite impressed with it. And if you don't remember {or didn't read my earlier review of a diaper with it}, there are some quite fascinating statistics on this material. But before I break it down, I do just want you to know that it's not made of some strange alienesque materials out there...so you can rest your head knowing that. In fact, here's a quote I found on its makeup:

"Zorb contains only tangled cellulose fibers from bamboo/cotton/viscose and poly micro fiber, the same fibers found in virtually every AIO diaper on the market – nothing else. These non-allergenic fibers are non-allergenic, durable and easy to sanitize We manufacture Zorb in the USA and Canadian in modern facilities that are safe & friendly for workers and the environment." - Mike, the head of textile design at Wazoodle {maker of the product}.

That being said, here's the rest of the lowdown on "Zorb":

1 layer of Zorb is the same {thickness-wise} as:

• 3 layers of flannel
• 2.25 layers of French terry
• 1.3 layers of cotton fleece
• 1 layer of sherpa.

To get the same absorbency as 2 layers of Zorb, you would need:

• 8 layers of flannel
• 6 layers of French terry
• 5 layers of cotton fleece
• 4 layers of sherpa.

It really is quite an impressive product, in my opinion, and I find myself gravitating more toward diapers that use it due to its superior performance. Love the ultra plush interior, hybrid feature, and Zorb materials used, in particular.

Tot Wraps Dream Diaper - AIO, one-size, hybrid features...on baby K at just 8 days old

Other than that, I can tell you we experienced no leaks {always the point, right??} and found the Dream Diaper to be a very professionally & exceptionally well-crafted product.

We also tested out the Tot Wraps "Little Starter Cover." It is, of course, the perfect {and absolutely necessary, for that matter!} accessory for your fitted {non-waterproof} cloth diapers, or flat and pre-folds. The Tot Wraps Little Starter Covers are made of waterproof PUL fabric, and feature a front-snapping system and gussets to help prevent leaks. Another fabulous feature is the flap on the front inside for tucking a pre-fold into.

We found it very easy to get on and nice and trim-fitting, as they're unlined on the inside. As we did opt for the one-size-fits-all option, it was a bit bulkier, as we had a folded front with extra fabric, of course. But that's one of the choices you'll have to make for yourself: go with the one-size to last through all the diapering experience to save money but experience bulk, or get sized covers that fit better but that you must order multiples of (in different sizes) to fit your baby through their growing stages. And again, like the Dream Diaper, these covers are a very well-crafted product. The Little Starter Covers are available in an amazing 7 sizes, ranging all the way from preemies to their one-size cover, and all for a very reasonable $10 each!

BUY IT! Visit Tot Wraps to purchase your own Dream Diaper ($15-22) or Little Starter Cover ($10)!

WIN IT! One lucky Haute Tot and Baby Couture reader will win a Dream Diaper in their color and size of choice! {Open to US & Canadian residents only}.

Mandatory Entry!

You must be {or become} a public HTBC blog follower on Google Friend to enter (1 entry)! Then visit Tot Wraps and come back here to tell me something you learned about their cloth diapers (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 April 28th. Winner to be chosen April 29th, 2010.

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