Diaper Swappers

Quickshep19 · 11-28-2012, 05:13 PM

I have been thinking about something for a while. I am not a seamstress so I have no plans to make it so I'm not putting it in the crafters section.

Mamas love printed fitteds and stalk and pay big bucks for them. Why not have a diaper cozy? It is not for absorption or to prevent leaks. Strictly to cuten up plain fitteds. Besides, don't most printed fitteds have less layers of bamboo/cotton than their plain sisters. I know all fitteds are different so chances are they would never be interchangable. I'm not even sure how it could be done but it can't be impossible.

Mamas, tell me why this is a dumb idea so I can stop thinking about it. Would people even want it? I mean it is strictly a cloth diaper "deuvet" so to speak. I know a cover does the same thing but PUL isn't always available in those cute prints.

Anyhoo, thanks for reading my rambled thoughts. I've been thinking about these for a while now.

Jodie ~ mama to Big K (11), Medium K (4) & Lil' k (12 mo)

sandhillcranes · 11-28-2012, 05:14 PM

i dont use fitteds but this sounds interesting.

qsefthuko · 11-28-2012, 05:17 PM

I think it is a cute idea. It could have a stretchy top kinda like yoga pants with the printed part just being like a sling so it could go over all diapers. Even plain PUL diapers or even sposie diapers.

bigmamakelsey · 11-28-2012, 05:20 PM

I don't quite get it - is it like a pull on soaker, but doesn't absorb? So if the fitted was coverless with it over, wouldn't it just get wet? It seems to make more sense to just buy print fitteds and skip the extra step..unless I'm missing something.

disneylindsay · 11-28-2012, 05:23 PM

I would like it!

qsefthuko · 11-28-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmamakelsey

I don't quite get it - is it like a pull on soaker, but doesn't absorb? So if the fitted was coverless with it over, wouldn't it just get wet? It seems to make more sense to just buy print fitteds and skip the extra step..unless I'm missing something.

It could be done with different types of fabric. Maybe even a thin fleece. Not really effective as a cover for going out but allowing maximum air flow. Yet still providing just a touch of protection for the coverless times. Then plain cotton ones for using over PUL covers or sposies. Particularly useful on hot days when you don't really want to use a lot of clothing but still want the appearance of being properly dressed.

Quickshep19 · 11-28-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmamakelsey

I don't quite get it - is it like a pull on soaker, but doesn't absorb? So if the fitted was coverless with it over, wouldn't it just get wet? It seems to make more sense to just buy print fitteds and skip the extra step..unless I'm missing something.

Yes, it would get wet. It just becomes part of the diaper. I remember stalking diapers and getting so sad when I couldn't get the print I wanted. I am ashamed to admit even cried a few times. If I had a cozy so to speak, I could just put that over my GoodMama (using that as an example since that was my addiction and the diaper brand I would cry over) and use my switched or plain OBV. I also would only need my 24 diapers and however many cozies I wanted.

(this is just an idea, no plans haha). It just looks like the diaper but has reinforced holes that go over the snaps and become part of the diaper and stretcy top. It also could cover the exposed snaps on the inside. I guess it is a stupid idea. I just remember the heartbreak not getting that diaper I stalked for all day. (Underground GM) I paid a small fortune to get it off Spots Corner.

Jodie ~ mama to Big K (11), Medium K (4) & Lil' k (12 mo)

rumblepurr · 11-28-2012, 05:34 PM

Like a fitted pocket diaper? I made a bamboo one for overnights and a whole bunch of birdseye weave ones out of GMD flats for camping, -with only 2 layers I can hand wash them really easy, but still have the leak free fitted style.

Stuffed with hemp doublers and a flat at night, it could get really big, but still fit around baby without leaks. It was quick to put on, had a much faster dry time, plus it was all natural fibers. It was a pain to stuff it full, but it was only for nights. They wash up so much better than thicker fitteds and dry super fast.

The ones I made for camping were even easier to wash and dry (smaller pieces to hand wash than a big flat), and were so much nicer to reach for on a busy day, with a squirmy toddler, than flats. I stuffed with a large insert made from a flat. It was double layer of birdseye, serged, and I folded it down to fit. They line dried only a touch longer than my flats hung flat to dry, but since I always folded my flats in half and laid over the rack/line to begin with to save space they had the same dry time.

I definitely think they would have a niche in a hang dry/handwash/have prefolds but want fitteds area, though I don't think they would be wildly popular. Certainly with all the awesome prints out there you could make an awesome stash of super cute pocket fitteds.

qsefthuko · 11-28-2012, 05:39 PM

A diaper duvet you could call what you are describing.

Quickshep19 · 11-28-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by qsefthuko

A diaper duvet you could call what you are describing.

Exactly. Besides, how many cloth addicts get in trouble with our hubs for how many diapers we have? With this you could have 50 but only 24 diapers and a less mad husband. And nobody would have to pay tons of money for HTF prints in our fave brand.

Jodie ~ mama to Big K (11), Medium K (4) & Lil' k (12 mo)

11-28-2012, 05:13 PM	#1
Quickshep19 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 8,627 Ratings: 184 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Diaper Cozies? Stupid idea? I have been thinking about something for a while. I am not a seamstress so I have no plans to make it so I'm not putting it in the crafters section. Mamas love printed fitteds and stalk and pay big bucks for them. Why not have a diaper cozy? It is not for absorption or to prevent leaks. Strictly to cuten up plain fitteds. Besides, don't most printed fitteds have less layers of bamboo/cotton than their plain sisters. I know all fitteds are different so chances are they would never be interchangable. I'm not even sure how it could be done but it can't be impossible. Mamas, tell me why this is a dumb idea so I can stop thinking about it. Would people even want it? I mean it is strictly a cloth diaper "deuvet" so to speak. I know a cover does the same thing but PUL isn't always available in those cute prints. Anyhoo, thanks for reading my rambled thoughts. I've been thinking about these for a while now. Jodie ~ mama to Big K (11), Medium K (4) & Lil' k (12 mo) __________________ Jodie Wife & Mama Ask me about SWAGBUCKS

11-28-2012, 05:14 PM	#2
sandhillcranes Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5,722 Ratings: 262 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Diaper Cozies? Stupid idea? i dont use fitteds but this sounds interesting. __________________ I'm Tia... and I love my family so much they should pay rent in my mind If I haven't left you feedback, please pm me .

11-28-2012, 05:17 PM	#3
qsefthuko Registered Users Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 6,933 Ratings: 69 Feedback: 100%	Re: Diaper Cozies? Stupid idea? I think it is a cute idea. It could have a stretchy top kinda like yoga pants with the printed part just being like a sling so it could go over all diapers. Even plain PUL diapers or even sposie diapers. __________________

11-28-2012, 05:20 PM	#4
bigmamakelsey Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 9,564 Ratings: 160 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Diaper Cozies? Stupid idea? I don't quite get it - is it like a pull on soaker, but doesn't absorb? So if the fitted was coverless with it over, wouldn't it just get wet? It seems to make more sense to just buy print fitteds and skip the extra step..unless I'm missing something. __________________ K&K My little firecracker Lennon 10.09, crying before he fully emerged and My little sweetheart Indi 6.12, born smiling

11-28-2012, 05:23 PM	#5
disneylindsay Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 342 Ratings: 7 Feedback: 100%	Re: Diaper Cozies? Stupid idea? I would like it!