Little Beetle Review & Giveaway

On review and up for grabs is a Little Beetle 100% Organic Cotton Velour Fitted Cloth Diaper in size One. As a new cloth diapering and blogging momma, I've decided to do my first review and giveaway on one of my favorite fitted diapers. This Little Beetle comes from my own personal stash as I just happen to have one brand new and still in the package! It has an aplix closure and is Natural.

Specifications

This diaper is super soft inside and out. It com in snaps, aplix, or without anything. It is made with 3 layers of organic cotton velour. There is a booster that is semi-attached so that it may be adjusted to front or back depending on where you need extra absorbancy. It also comes with a removable large booster for even more absorbancy, if needed. Both boosters are made with 3 layers of organic cotton velour. The back and legs have lastin elastic for stretch and to hold in messes. If you're not familiar with this type of elastic...it is very soft, retains memory well, and is resistant to bleach and sweat.



How does it fare on Imogene?

Now the directions say to wash in hot water, however, these do shrink quite a bit. Please see the picture below for comparison. I'm going to assume that this is the company's intention since everyone knows 100% cotton is going to shrink. So if you don't want it to shrink I would suggest washing it in cold water and drying on low (which is says to dry low anyway). Imogene is almost 22" long and about 12 lbs right now. I am able to pull the aplix to the smallest setting with a little room to spare still. These might fit a little big on a newborn, but you could always use a snappi to pull them tighter. The weight range listed for the size one is 6-18 lbs but I think I'll get longer use than that out of them. 

The diaper to the right has been washed.

Interior showing both boosters.

 This diaper is bulky, so I don't like it for going out and about...but around the house is fine. As a nap or night time diaper this is my first choice! It's leaked once...and that's when Immie slept for almost 11 hours so I didn't change it that entire time. It really does hold messes in very well...and I almost never use the 2nd booster with it. For me the rise is perfect, but I can see it being an issue with a longer torso baby. I have Thirsties, Proraps, and Econobums covers and it fits well under all of these. I like the fit under the Econobums best. It also fits under the Little Beetle Merino Wool Cover perfectly. I just don't prefer wool personally. Immie also has really sensitive skin and a lot of things turn it pink easily. These diapers are great on her sensitive skin. I really do enjoy these diapers.

If I could change a few things about it....I would make the crotch of the diaper thinner. Although this will be perfect for those of you who need it to be wider. It would also be nice if the cotton was preshrunk. Overall though I really do enjoy this diaper...I own 12 of them! They also come in one size and learners. The Little Beetle Little-to-Big one-size and the Little Beetle Learners.

Also available in these colors.

Unfortunately, BetterForBabies, the company who makes Little Beetle, closed their doors in January of this year. You can find a list HERE of the stores that stock them, according to BetterForBabies....although quantities may be limited or out-of-stock now.  I have searched and found these stores online that still have them....just what Google found.

Nicki's Diapers
EC Wear
Tender Cargo - Little Beetle Learners
Cotton Babies - Learners and Wool Covers
Global Enfant
Little for Now - Learners
Little Spruce Organics
Jillians Drawers
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DNA Diapers



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Good luck everyone!
 

Winner
Cassandra S.