You know I love discovering new Canadian WAHMs and diapers, right? Last month I featured Canadian WAHM Sar n’dippa Dee in my Christmas diapers roundup, and now I’m excited to review one of her hybrid fitted diapers for you!
Dee sent me this super cute hybrid with Care Bears woven cotton print on the bum and wings, paired with this pretty rainbow stripe. I love the nostalgia of this print. And even though my kids haven’t seen the Care Bears, Kay can’t resist the adorable bears on her diaper either!
Anatomy of a Sar n’dippa Dee Hybrid Fitted Diaper
Dee’s hybrid fitted diapers are one size and adjust to fit babies 8-35 pounds using a fold down rise. The outside of this diaper is 100% cotton woven Care Bears print on the bum and wings, paired with a woven cotton rainbow stripe. The inside is plush cotton velour, and there’s a hidden layer of 100% polyester fleece sandwiched in between. The seams are serged, and all the materials are prewashed and preshrunk before being cut to avoid unexpected surprises after going through the washing machine and dryer.
This diaper has two rows of snaps across the front to adjust waist sizing. The longer row on the front has 10 snaps, and the row on the reverse side has 9 snaps (used when the rise is folded down). It comes with three waist snaps on the right wing, and two waist snaps plus two crossover snaps on the left wing.
Each Sar n’dippa hybrid fitted comes with two three-layer inserts. In this diaper, both three-layer inserts are made with two layers of organic bamboo fleece on the bottom. One insert is topped with a layer of the same pink cotton velour as the inside of the diaper, and the other is topped with a layer of organic bamboo velour in aqua.
For smaller babies, just fold the front down until it sits at the bellybutton level and do up the snaps. For larger babies, leave the rise up.
The fold down rise allows for a lot of adjustability. Here’s how the smallest size with the rise folded all the way down and crossover snaps done up compares to having the rise up.
Diaper Fit and Performance
Just like regular fitted diapers, hybrid fitteds aren’t waterproof. The layer of hidden fleece in the middle helps to repel the liquid back into the diaper, but it’s important to know this diaper does require a waterproof cover or wrap to make it truly waterproof. Many babies can wear hybrid diapers for several hours before the outside gets damp. Kay is a heavy wetter so I used a cover for overnights and naps, but she was able to make it two to three hours during the daytime without wicking through.
The beauty of fitted and hybrid diapers is that the entire diaper is absorbent so they can hold a lot of liquid. Because of this they’re also extra fluffy though, so expect a little extra junk in the trunk with this and other fitted diapers.
I love this vintage Care Bears fabric, and Kay loves it too! She’s actually happy to sit still for this diaper change (thanks, Dee!). The multicoloured snaps Dee used here are a really cute touch in keeping with the rainbow theme.
Here’s Kay modeling her Care Bears diaper while attempting to blow up a party balloon. Excuse the crazy hair – it was one heck of a party!
At 29 months and 29 pounds, Kay wears this diaper with the rise up all the way, but there’s plenty of room left, even if it takes her a while before potty training. The gentle elastics around the legs and on the back keep wetness in without red marks. We’ve tested this diaper during the day, at nap time (with a cover on), and overnight (again with a cover) with no leaks or concerns.
Nobody’s Perfect
The single row of snaps on the wings means that the wings curl in on the bottom edges. It’s purely a cosmetic issue and doesn’t affect the function, but I do wish the wings stayed flatter. I also noticed a slight bit of fading to the brightly coloured cotton outside after 5 or 6 times through the washer and dryer. This isn’t anything to do with the workmanship of course, but rather the nature of the fabric. Unlike PUL, cotton and flannel just don’t keep their bright colour over time.
Final Thoughts
This hybrid fitted diaper from Sar n’dippa Dee’s is a beautiful thing. I love the attention Dee has paid to details like coordinating the fabrics and snaps. And because I don’t have to put a cover on it, I love showing off the super cute Care Bears print. The price is very comparable to other hybrid fitted diapers.
My favourite thing about hybrid fitteds is how well they work to allow more airflow to baby’s bum – especially when baby has a rash. I wouldn’t take a chance without a cover when going out or overnight, but as long as you keep an eye on it and change when it just starts to feel damp, it should be fine during the day. This diaper works really well at night with a cover. I will say I’m still not that used to the fold down rise, but it’s a moot point as Kay isn’t using it anyway.
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Shop
You can browse and buy hybrid fitted diapers, cloth wipes, and mama cloth in Sar n’dippa Dee’s Etsy shop or on Facebook. Custom orders (including send your own fabric) are welcome! One size hybrid fitted diapers start at $25.
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Disclosure: I received a sample item for review. All opinions expressed are completely honest and my own, based on my personal experience. Your experience may differ.
She has these diapers made from Girasol wrap scraps that are so lovely! Lots of wonderful options from her.
I love the Girasol wrap diapers. The colors are wonderful!
Those Girasol wrap diapers are cute to the max!
I love her hummingbird print diaper. So adorable and pretty.
I love the bonnets she makes
I love her cloth pads.
I love the Girasol wrap scraps. I’ve never seen a fabric like that on a cloth diaper.
Love the hummingbird print
love the little kitty cloth wipes
Love the girasal scrap diaper!
I love the flannel chevron print wipes, she also has several fabrics I’d love to have made into a diaper!
she has a fox print one that is super cute!!
Love her prints, especially the superheroes! Love the wipe sets!
One of her fall prints with the foxes and trees is adorable. She has such fun prints. I like some of the mama cloth, too!
Love all of the wrap diapers! So pretty <3
I love the Girasol wrap scraps diapers
I LOVE the TMNT lady cloth pad!
I like the kitty cloth wipes.
Love the chevron cloth wipes.
I also like the Sar n’dippa dee cloth pads!
unicorn 8″ pad!
I really like her cloth pads, they are some of my go to’s in my stash.
Her Christmas theme diapers are absolutely adorable!!
I love the diaper made from Girasol wrap scraps!
The Girasol Scrap Wraps…WOW!!! Those are beautiful. She also has some super cute prints, like the rocket available in the giveaway, and the Autumn Fox.
I love the girasol wrap scraps diaper!
Love the reusable wipes
The girasol wrap diaper is SO pretty!
The TMNT diaper is adorable!
Mmm It’s a toss up between the Girasol wrap scraps diaper (beautiful!) and the Carebear one (Adorable!) I want them both 🙂
Her kitty cloth wipes are also really cute!
This diaper is beautiful https://m.facebook.com/SarNdippaDee/photos/a.563472470348954.141374.560751287287739/853643314665200/?type=1&fs=5
She has so many cute prints! I like the lady cloth, flannel wipes and of course the fitteds.
I love the Star Wars and other funky prints for the cloth pads 🙂
I love the newborn gender neutral ducks fitted!! I want one for my baby boy!
I like the girasol wrap scrap diapers.
I love the TMNT cloth pads!!! so fun!
I like the cloth pads, especially the star wars ones.
These are STUNNING! https://www.facebook.com/SarNdippaDee/photos/a.561250530571148.141066.560751287287739/994190720610458/?type=1&permPage=1
I love the diapers she made from wrap scraps!
I love the fairy print Mama cloth!
I like the dark blue diaper with spaceships and moons/planets on it.
I like the diaper with the rain boots on it. Not sure why, but I love a good rain boot! 🙂
I really like the wipe set #3 flannel top/red CV backed.
I love the fox print diaper. It is so cute! Love the wipes sets too
The diapers are cute! I also like the wipe set #2 flannel top/light blue!
The starwars lady cloth is super cute!! I would love to have that also from Sar n’dippa
Yhe rainy day hybrid fitted is cute!
OI like that Sar n’dippa dee has mama cloth.
Love love love the cover made from girasol wrap scraps and the unicorn mama cloth!