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Thirsties Duo Diaper Review and Giveaway

The Thirsties Duo Diaper was the first diaper to review that showed up in my mailbox.  It was my very first cloth diaper I ever touched with my own hands, and truthfully the very first time I had ever seen a cloth diaper (besides a tri-fold) in person.

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Unsuspecting of any diaper arrival in my mailbox *because their shipping time was phenomenal* I checked my mail as I was leaving the house.  I saw the bag, and opened it right away.

Wanna know what I said??

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‘Holy Crap!  That’s HUGE!!’

Yep. That’s what I said.  Out Loud.  Alone. In my car. In my driveway.

Think about it – I’m used to a teeny little disposable diaper that is about 1/4” thick, folded.  Then I open up the bag, and find a diaper that is nearly 2” folded?!

I panicked a little, but had to get on to my destination – so I thought along the way of ways to get out of this whole switch to cloth diaper thing.  I was terribly freaked out.

Now?? Well – It’s almost becoming normal to me.

So when I see diaper reviewers that call a diaper Trim?? I now think…. ‘Hah.  Trim compared to MY butt!’

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No – Honestly – There are a few cloth diapers out there that I would consider trim.  Trim, in comparison to some other… not-so-trim diapers.. but not trim compared to disposables. Get it?

 

My Ratings:

See this post to find out more about my rating scale.

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I do love that these diapers are easy to stuff. There are simply two pieces that you snap together (a microfiber terry top and hemp jersey bottom) that are labeled, and therefore easy to know which belongs where.

The pocket openings are wide enough even for daddy’s hands to stuff.

 

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Like mentioned above, Thirsties Duo diapers are bit on the bulky side.  I do understand that they hold a TON of pee without leaking.  They are nice and soft with a microfleece liner.  DSC09630

The Duo Diapers come in two sizes – and each size acts as 3 sizes.  They are easy to size accordingly with the rise snaps – and the Velco (hook and loop) makes for an easy comfortable fit for both boys – with hardly any hassle at all.

 

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Washing is super easy with this diaper.  Simply throw it in.  No need to pull the insert out.  Drying: I try to remember to unsnap the two layers from each other before putting into the dryer, although it rarely happens.  Therefore I end up needing to hang the hemp insert for an hour or two before being able to use it.  Not so bad really, I have to hang many others for much longer.

 

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How cute can you get?!  This is certainly towards the top of my cuteness factor list.  I love the contrasting white edging to the beautiful coloring.  I only wish I would have ordered it in orange… Love Love Love their colors (P.S.: They apparently are going to have another patterned duo diaper and wrap – which as far as I can see from their ‘teaser’ is chocolate with white polka dots.  Do you remember how much I love that?? See my babies nursery to get a look into it…. you know – maybe they’re getting their other ‘cool stripes’ from my nursery too, haha!

 

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Good Prices!  At WeeLittleChanges, you can buy this Thirsties Duo Diaper for $18.50 with free shipping to the US.

It comes in two sizes – 1 and 2.  So you’ll need to buy diapers twice.

 

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Daddy loves this diaper in the fact that it is Velcro.. (Hook and Loop…) He loves that he just has to pull tight, and then set it down. No pinching the skin.  He also loves that he doesn’t need to pull the inserts out, and that leaks are rare in this diaper. DSC09636

 

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This is my fall-back diaper.  When I’m getting frustrated with leaks, or if we’re leaving the house for a few hours at a time, this is the diaper I reach for.  Adding another layer in there makes it even that much better.  It has only leaked on me once (outside of wearing it overnight) and that was while we were at a birthday party – Ethan leaked after about 5 hours in the diaper (that’s with no extra doublers). Understandable.

I love that its super cute, and it fits well.  I try to leave these diapers alone in the day when I know that my husband might be changing diapers later–because I know he loves the Velcro closure and ease of use.

So overall, the Thirsties Duo Diaper is definitely one that we’re going to be hanging on to, Despite its bulkiness.

 

Wouldn’t everyone love to have one of these in their stash? How about a…

Giveaway!!!!

(Open to US/Canada)

One Lucky winner will receive a Thirsties Duo Diaper in choice of color and size.

Click for Instructions for entry

This first entry is MANDATORY: Visit www.thirstiesbaby.com and tell me what color and size you will choose if you win!

Optional Extra Entries: (only after mandatory entry is done!) All are worth one entry unless otherwise specified

    • Subscribe to my blog via email (Be sure to confirm) – 2 entries
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Open to US and Canada.  Giveaway ends September 9th, 2011 at 11:59pm. Winner  will be drawn by ‘andthewinneris…’ and will be e-mailed. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawnalogo153321333

Comments

  1. Mandi @ Catholic Newlywed says

    I’d love the orange, size 1 (because my baby is still in the belly!). I found out that Thirsties is from my hometown and my mom has connections to them through her job, so I’m hoping to be able to take a tour when I next visit! I’m so glad you like them because I really want to go with these diapers (since they have local ties to where I’m from, are US made, etc!)

  12. Kim W. says

    I would pick the honeydew size 1 – due in Feb. 2012 so I am researching like crazy and these do seem to be a great cloth diaper!

  15. Yesenia says

    Thanks for the review & giveaway. I would choose the Blackbird in Size 2.
    morales_y at yahoo dot com

  22. Olivia L says

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  25. Olivia L says

    I like Thirsties on FB as Olivia Lambert Lasting and let them know I entered
    olivia.lasting at gmail dot com

  58. Amanda N. says

    I like Thirsties on facebook and posted about the giveaway.

    ayakers (at) gmail (dot) com

  59. Sara Myrick says

    Well our little belly bean is too little to tell their gender yet so we would probably choose the cool stripes and size one. 🙂

  168. Samantha Allen says

    I like thirsties on facebook as Samantha Allen and wrote on their wall.
    smoo06 at yahoo dot com

  171. Mary H says

    I would pick the cloud storm color in size one of the Duo Diapers if I won! We have a baby girl on the way early November! Our first! EEEEE!!!

  199. Sarah says

    1. I grabbed your adventures in cloth diapering button before 8/22 and posted it on my blog (mummytocharis.blogspot.com) and left a message your blog post.

  200. Sarah says

    2. I grabbed your adventures in cloth diapering button before 8/22 and posted it on my blog (mummytocharis.blogspot.com) and left a message your blog post.

  220. Tasha West Glasscock says

    If I win, I will choose the Black Bird print in a size one. Its so cute! I’d love to try one out 🙂

  223. Tasha West Glasscock says

    I am a fan of Thirsties on facebook and posted on their page about entering the giveaway

  341. Crystal W. says

    I love the new Hoot print and I’d choose size one for our little one, due in October.

  345. Sandra Zuker says

    I would choose the new print “hoot”! and in size 2 (aplix) as my son is already on the biggest snaps in size 1.
    zukerse at gmail dot com

  392. Hannah Avery says

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  394. Hannah Avery says

    I am following Thirsties Inc. on Twitter. My twitter name is: @hannahgavery

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  395. Hannah Avery says

    I like Thristies on Facebook. My facebook name is; Hannah Avery

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  402. Coley R says

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  418. Katie S says

    I visited Thirsties and if I were to win, I’d choose the Blackbird print in Size 1. Thanks!!

  443. Gladys Parker says

    Rose (or Orchid) size 2 9 to 36 lbs They were all cute I had trouble deciding
    Gladys P
    @sueparks2003
    sps1113 at yahoo dot com

  445. Gladys Parker says

    Follow Thirsties on fb and said I entered their giveaway here
    Gladys P
    @sueparks2003
    sps1113 at yahoo dot com

  489. JennyOH says

    Oh wow, I didn’t even have to go past their front page to pick a color – LOVE the “Hoot” print! I’d get the size 2.

  565. Claire Rogers says

    I like Thirsties on fb and commented that I entered this contest. I would love the size 2 in Mango if i won.

  613. Jill Payne says

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  670. cam says

    I visited the website.
    I would like duo wrap with snaps.
    size 2
    in alice brights

    christinemitchell03 at gmail dot com

  778. Candace says

    The owl pattern is the Best because we’re decorating the babies room in Owl’s. I would choose size 1 because baby not due yet.

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