The AppleCheeks 2-Size Diapering System - A Review and Giveaway!

***Giveaway Closed 5/13***

Next up in the Fluff the Bum Event is the AppleCheeks 2-Size Diaper System. This is another great hybrid type system that consists of a waterproof cover, with lay-in inserts. It also can also be used as a pocket diaper, or as a cover for prefolds or fitted diapers. Such a versatile system that you can tailor to fit your baby’s needs.

The AppleCheeks cover comes in two sizes: Size 1 fits from 7-20 pounds, Size 2 fits from 18-40 pounds. The outer layer is made of breathable, waterproof PUL, with an inner of layer of super soft microfleece. The leg openings, as well as the front and back elastic are sewn in the ruffle style, which I think does a great job of keeping messes in while being gentle on baby’s skin. With 2 rows of snaps and wide tabs, it is easy to get a good fit.

If you use it as a pocket, rest assured that the envelope opening is nice and wide so stuffing it is no problem. And you don’t have to unstuff it to wash! The inserts agitate out in the wash. That’s one of the features I like the most with the lay-in systems, never having to unstuff.

The AppleCheeks inserts are approximately 12”x15” and are designed to be folded in thirds. This makes the inserts easier to wash and cuts down on dry time.

The One-Size Rayon from Bamboo Insert consists of two layers of 70% Rayon from bamboo/30% organic cotton fleece. When folded, you get six super thirsty layers. Rayon from bamboo is perfect for heavy wetters. It retains twice as much as cotton for its weight. It also has natural antimicrobial properties which is good for the baby’s bum!

Need even more absorbancy? AppleCheeks has 2 different boosters available: a Stay-Dry Rayon from Bamboo, and a 2-layer Rayon from Bamboo.

Looking for some super soft wipes? AppleCheeks even has those! The 8”x8” Rayon from Bamboo Wipes are the softest wipes ever! Seriously, they are so soft. I just want to rub them on my face every time I grab one, and then I remember they are for wiping my son’s bum. They are the perfect size and I love using them in combination with the AppleCheeks Cleansing Solution.

The AppleCheeks Cleansing Solution is great for while on the go. The 4 ounce spray bottle is small enough to fit nicely in my purse yet large enough not to get completely buried.  I use it for diaper changes, face and hand cleaning, and it is perfect for those all too often boo-boo’s that my kiddos seem to get. Spray it on without worry because it won’t sting. The all natural, gentle, multi-purpose disinfecting cleansing solution is a mother’s best friend!

The AppleCheeks diaper system is available in several different purchasing options. A MiniTest ($45.58)comes with 1 Envelope Cover and 3 one-size inserts, along with printed care instructions and a instructional insert which explains how to use it. The AppleCheeks Starter Kit ($150.81) includes 3 Envelope Covers, 9 bamboo inserts, a storage sac, 3 bamboo wipes and a hemp booster. There are additional packages available as well.

This is a very nice diapering system. It fits well and it is easy to get a nice fit around both the legs and the waist. It is a little fluffier than I usually prefer, but I love that I can just lay an insert in it and go. I also love that I can use the same cover several times before replacing with a new one. Or I can use it as a pocket if I want to. The inserts are very absorbent and even after just one wash they handled anything Bubby put in them (and lately he has been a heavy wetter). No leaks at all. A high quality, reliable diaper!

All of my cost calculations thus far have been based on 8 changes/day for 3 days worth of diapers. With the hybrid systems, it's usually a 3 to 1 ratio of inserts to covers. With this system you would need 8 covers and 24 inserts. Since these are 2 size you would need 8 covers in each size. You could buy 8 MiniTest in size 1 ($364.64), and then 8 Envelope covers in size 2 ($152.72). This would last from birth to potty training. The inserts are one-size so you would not need any additional inserts. Total cost would be $517.36 (Disposables on average cost $800 per year). That's a great deal!

AppleCheeks has kindly offered a diaper in winners choice color and size!

Enter to Win It!

Mandatory Entry:

Visit AppleCheeks and tell me what color you would choose and another product they carry that interests you.

Extra Entries:

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Good Luck!

Open to US and Canada. Giveaway ends May 13th, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. EST. The winner will be drawn by the random number generator at Random.org and will be notified by email and announced on this blog. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn.

***I was sent this diaper from AppleCheeks to review. I was not compensated in any other way and the statements above are my own honest opinion.***