It’s an exciting time in my three-year-old’s life! Kay just started preschool last month, we got a new kitchen floor (boy is that ever fun to slide around on in her socks), and she’s been really rocking this potty training thing.
It’s an exciting time over at AppleCheeks headquarters too. After years of customer requests, AppleCheeks has just released the newest addition to their cloth diapering line: Learning Pants!
Brand new AppleCheeks Learning Pants come in three colours and three sizes:
- Small (size 2/3) – fits approximately 18-25 lbs
- Medium (size 3/4) – fits approximately 25-35 lbs
- Large (size 5/6) – fits approximately 30-45+ lbs
These learning pants look and fit remarkably like underwear, with soft, wide leg elastics. The outside has waterproof PUL through the crotch and high up the front and back, along with two layers of microfiber sewn in to absorb little accidents.
These trainers have a narrow pocket and come with a microfiber booster for kids who need just a little bit more absorbency. To be honest, I found the pocket kind of a pain to stuff though, because the crotch is so much narrower than a traditional pocket diaper. In this case, I wish it had a sleeve style pocket so I could grab the other end of the insert and pull it through. Fortunately, you don’t need to take the booster out and restuff with every use like you would with a diaper.
Kay is three years old and 33 pounds, so we went with a size medium. The sizes are labeled with suggested ages, but I would recommend going with the weight ranges instead as they seemed to be more accurate for my little one. For example, all Kay’s pants and clothes are size 3, but there’s no way she would have fit into a size small despite the suggested size 2/3 (weight range of 18-25 pounds).
It’s important to understand that trainers aren’t intended to hold a full-on accident. These are just right for Kay though, as she can feel the wetness and catch herself at the start of a leak, then get to the washroom without having to change her pants.
I am in love with how trim these Learning Pants are! You really can’t tell that Kay’s wearing them under her jeans. They feel just like underwear to her, and she has no problem pulling them up and down independently as needed. In fact, of all the trainers I’ve used, I would say these ones look and fit the most like regular underwear.
Daytime dryness is pretty much a non-issue at this point, so we’ve been using our AppleCheeks trainer mostly at night. The waterproof PUL extends all the way up the front and up the back, which works really well for overnight protection (i.e., when she’s lying on her front or on her back). The full waterproof PUL and microfiber coverage helps both of us feel more secure at night. After all, I’m sleeping right next to her! I haven’t tested it, but I would expect the PUL coverage up the front to be good protection for little boys too.
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AppleCheeks’ Learning Pants retail for $20.95 USD and $21.95 CAD. Find these at Lagoon Baby in Canada, or try Diaper Junction in the US.
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I would get the small size in the blue colour. I like that the pants have microfibre layers to add to the absorbency.
my son would need a small and i like Jem (yes, for a boy) 😛
i would get a size medium in jem
I’d choose medium blue!
Id love the medium in st lucia for my son!! he could probably swing a large but med would give a better fit i think!
I would pick St. Lucia in medium. I love how trim they are. And I am thrilled about the idea of reusables instead of buying disposable training pants.
I would like the St Lucia (blue) one for my little guy. I would probably go with the size medium. I like how trim and not bulk they are like a diaper.
I would choose a Medium or Large in Appletini. I like the trimness and underwear likeness of these trainers. The pocket is my favorite feature for added absorbency.
I would choose the blue in size small if I were lucky enough to win. I like that it comes with a booster and that you don’t have to “unstuff” it, since its so hard to stuff.
I would love to try a Appletini in a small. These seem pretty close to real underwear, but I think the waterproof layer will be awesome for when those little accidents happen.
I would get Jem in medium. I love apple cheeks diapers!
Oh, and I love the back opening!
I love all of the colors, but I think I would chose the St. Lucia for my little miss.
I’d pick Jem, though it looks pink on my screen. I love purple too and so does my LO. I like the absorbency choices. I also like the look of them under clothing.
I would choose blue! Favorite color. Would work for both children.
The size that I would get in the learning training pants is a large (5/6) and the color would be either St. Lucia (blue) or Appletini (green).
I would choose St Lucia in Medium – I like the PUL!
I am excited for these trainers! I like the idea of the fit like undies but the ability to add an insert for extra absorbency! If I win I would pick appletini size med! 🙂
I would choose a medium appletini. I’m most excited about how close these are to underpants.
I would choose the size Large in the Appletini (green) color.
I would love the turquoise print, because it’s good for both boy and girl. ?
I would get a medium in blue. My son will be potty training soon and my daughter can use them later on when she is ready. Of course, if they work well and we like them we would get more and probably one of each color. lol (:
I would do the APPLETINI in medium for us! Thanks so much for the chances to win.
I love the fact that they’re made to look like underpants, makes kids feel grown up while offering protection they need 🙂
I’d also get the st.lucia in medium!
We would need a medium and I think I like the appletini the best! Thanks so much for the chances to win
I would choose the Jem in 2/3!
Thank you, to you and Applecheeks for the giveaway!!
I would absolutely love to try the green.
sorry. I would like to try the green in size medium
Jem in large would be great.
I would choose a small Jem.
I would pick a small pink. Love that is has removable boosters.
I would definitely choose St. Lucia. I love that color blue!! And I think the feature that I like most is the booster option. We are going to start potty training around the New Year and I think this is the perfect fit for us!!
We would love a size large in blue. I definitely agree with you on choosing a size based on weight rather than their size recommendation. My son is 3 and wears size 3T/4, but he weighs 40lbs, I doubt a medium would fit him.
Raspberry in size 2-3 would be nice. They look really great!
I would choose Jem in Medium! We aren’t potty learning yet, but would love to keep this on hand for when it’s time!
I’d go with St Lucia in size medium.
I would choose a small pink one.
I would chose the Sm. size in Blue !! Love that it comes with pocket for insert <3
I would choose St Lucia for the color as we love blue. As to the size we would either be a small or medium. Our girl weighs about 22 lbs right now so maybe medium to grow into?
I’d choose a small size and I’d love the color Jem!
I would choose the St. Lucia color Applecheeks Learning Pants in the medium size. I love how much these look like underwear so that my little one can have ‘big kid’ underwear but still have leak protection, I also love that they have a pocket opening & insert in addition to the sewn in absorbancy so you can decide how much absorbancy you child needs (or change as they change).