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* I received product, free of charge, in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

When the opportunity arose for me to review one of Green Mother Crafts Hybrid fitted diapers, I jumped at the chance! I was originally drawn to Green Mother Crafts because of the beautifully-crafted diaper covers they make in bright, fun prints. Lucky for me (and all of you), Green Mother Crafts agreed to sponsor one of their beautiful covers, and a set of cloth wipes, for the Prefold event I’m hosting, starting Monday, July 1! I digress…

In business for 3 years, Green Mother Crafts’ Jo and Angela share well over 20 years of experience crafting and using cloth diapers; they are cloth diaper artisans. Green Mother Crafts’ philosophy is best described in Angela’s own words:

We both care deeply for the Earth. Our goal is to make affordable products that are functional, stylish, and have a positive impact on our environment. We have been described by some as “Modern Hippies.”
For some people, what we make is a ‘poop catcher’. To me, it is a work of art. Each item is made with love and creativity. I am a perfectionist, so I pay attention to every detail. My creations are my gift to the world to help make it a little more beautiful. That is why I tie a bow on each one before I send it out.

That “attention to every detail” is extremely apparent once you take a look at a Green Mother Crafts diaper! I chose the Woodland Trails Deer print for my Hybrid Fitted, and absolutely fell in love with the diaper once I saw it in-person.

My Green Mother Crafts’ Hybrid Fitted Diaper came with 2 snap-in inserts to try, one 17″ and one 12″. The inserts are comprised of 1-2 layers of Zorb (1 layer for newborn insert, 2 for larger insert), sewn between a layer of organic bamboo velour and a layer of organic bamboo fleece. One of the great things about GMC, is that I received detailed instructions for how to prep, and subsequently care for the diaper; this is the first diaper I’ve had with such detailed instructions (which is great because I don’t want anything to happen to such a beautiful diaper)!

The front waist features 12 snaps which leaves plenty of room for growth, and a fold-down rise with an additional 12 snaps. The left wing features 3 snaps, the right wing 5 — this diaper will easily fit a newborn! The inside of the diaper is typically lined with a cotton velour, in a color coordinating with the outside design. Moving forward, GMC will be using Windpro and Polartec fleece in their hybrids. So, is this diaper all looks, or does it actually perform?

Thankfully, this hybrid is SUPER absorbent, as I would hate to have cover this amazing print! When testing diapers, I typically like to leave them on for around 3 hours. Because of the timing with bathtime, I ended-up leaving the hybrid on for 3 1/2 hours, with just the 17″ insert inside. I was shocked to see that the insert, which I had doubled over in the front of the diaper, had absorbed all of the moisture, and the diaper itself wasn’t even damp! If I used cloth at nighttime, this would make a wonderfully absorbent nighttime diaper! What I love even more is the fact that this diaper isn’t bulky, so you get absorbency without hindering movement:

My Green Mountain Crafts Hybrid Fitted diaper has definitely become one of my favorite diapers in Declan’s stash. If you’re looking for an affordable, well-crafted, artisan cloth diaper, definitely check out Green Mother Crafts’ Hyenacart store. You can also connect with Green Mother Crafts on Facebook, to check out some of their latest creations and up-to-date information for stockings.

Check back next week for a chance to win a Green Mother Crafts diaper cover and set of flannel wipes!

I have no shame in exposing my dirty little secret. When Declan was about 5 months old, we started using disposables at night. I simply got tired of middle-of-the-night wakeups, stripping the crib linens and changing bulked-up cloth diapers in my semi-conscious state. On top of it all, D was becoming more mobile in the crib and his overstuffed pocket diapers were hindering his movement. I waved my white flag.

Fast forward three months later, three months of solid foods and one bulked-up little baby. I got curious about cloth at night again. Maybe pocket diapers would work at night, now that D’s thighs were more like a turkey drumstick than a chicken leg. I was also intrigued by wool, but a little timid with both the price and, what I perceived as complicated care. Nevertheless, I was mulling around my nighttime cloth diapering options. Around this time, I happened to be browsing Indiegogo and came across an organic cloth diaper company with a funding campaign, Little Fawn Organics. The more I read, the more I liked what I saw.

What a wonderful company with a strong sense of community, a commitment to the environment, and a solid philosophy. All of this, and their diapers are absolutely beautiful!

Front of organic wool soaker

I contacted Jessica, the founder, and started a dialogue that ended with me ordering an organic merino wool soaker for Declan. Jessica was extremely helpful in answering my questions and advising me in what size to order for D. I will be completely honest and say that I took full advantage of the option to have the soaker lanolized for me, and to have an extra soaker sewn in at an additional cost (this took away a large part of my wool anxiety). I could not wait for my fluffy mail to arrive!

Back of organic wool soaker

When my fluffy mail came, I couldn’t believe how soft and beautiful (yes, I find this diaper beautiful) the wool soaker was. The craftmanship was impeccable, and the best part? I knew that this diaper had been crafted for Declan by someone passionate about putting only the safest and natural materials close to a baby’s skin.

We waited until the last possible moment to give nighttime cloth a try – we ran out of disposables within two days of receiving our Little Fawn Organics soaker – and the timing couldn’t have been any more perfect. I’ve only got one fitted diaper, which D just outgrew, so I devised a laying system with a prefold (Declan’s between sizes right now, so the next size up is really big), a full size insert, newborn insert, and a flannel liner. While D wasn’t as trim as in his disposable, I was surprised by how trim he looked with the soaker over top. I put him to bed and said a little prayer that there would be no middle-of-the-night change…

Ready to give nighttime cloth a try!

…and there wasn’t! Not a single spot. I should back up and say that we had been having issues with D’s disposable diapers leaking for at least a month. With our LFO soaker, we had absolutely NO leaks! I’m here to report that one week into cloth at night and D is still waking up without any leaks. I can’t wait to convince my husband to allow me to order some LFO fitteds!

If you’re thinking about wool, or interested in completely organic cloth diapering, I would encourage you to take a look at the Little Fawn Organics shop on Etsy. If your diaper stash is full, but you’re looking for a great cause, heck, even if you don’t diaper, please consider making a donation to Little Fawn Organics Indiegogo campaign. Help support small business, creating employment opportunities, and giving back to communities.