When I was a CD (cloth diaper) virgin (blush), the saleswoman at my (then) local CD store (Mother Natures in Portland, Oregon) suggested that I go with the Thirsties Wraps. The selling point: LEG GUSSETS. I pretended to understand why they were a big deal way back then (about a year ago). You see, most CDs have elastic around the leg, but Thirsties has 2 layers. So one is always snug (in a good way) against the skin and one is always snug against the inner diaper. GENIUS.
I’m not a total convert (some have been so bold as to call ME stubborn!), but I have found some major advantages to the Thirsties Duo Diaper. First off, it’s a CINCH! It’s the one I always grab when I’m dropping Zel off with a grandparent or friend. It’s all put together for them so it’s MEGA EASY! It takes absolutely no IQ to put this CD on (not meant to be a slam to any of my family/friends who just realized that this is the diaper I left for them to use.).
PLUS, at home, I simply put the prefold OVER the inner lining. So really, it IS more useful than just a wrap because you can use it 2 ways: repeatedly with a prefold or one time use with it stuffed. (note: this strategy is all my own and might not be endorsed by Thirsties).
Finally, Thirsties is the type of company you feel REALLY GOOD ABOUT SUPPORTING! The diapers, made my Colorado moms… in their HOMES (this floored me ‘cause they don’t look homemade!); their electricity, pretty much all solar and wind; their packaging, recycled and biodegradable; their materials, local & all made in the USA.
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IF YOU’RE NEW TO CLOTH DIAPERING or just want more details about Thirsties products, I’ve found their Summer/Fall 2010 Catalog to be really helpful (and inspiring ‘cause it’s chock full of reasons to use CDs!). Get your FREE CATALOG at: www.thirstiesbaby.com/catalog.htm
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WANT TO BUY A STASH? Head to my favorite CD store which offers FREE SHIPPING in the US! Happy Baby Company (please tell them the Lazy Green Mama sent you!) (Thirsties Duo Diaper is $18.50)
BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA GIVEAWAY #1
MANDATORY ENTRY:
(open to US and Canda residents only)
*Visit the Thirsties website and tell me which TWO colors are your favorite (so if you win, and they’re out of your favorite, you’ll be happy with the color you receive).
EXTRA ENTRIES:
*One extra entry will be given to everyone who completed the mandatory entry AND had PREVIOUSLY commented on the LGM post: The Dirt On Green...
*Review "May I have a DRUM ROLL please?" for more ways to earn extra entries!
*As a belated Father's Day gift... one extra entry goes to every Dad/Grandad/Uncle that enters (please be honest and please mention this with your mandatory entry)
Winner will be chosen by random.org. All entries must be completed by 11:59pm July 8, 2010. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.