I’m just going to say it – cloth diapering can be a pain sometimes. Figuring out the perfect solution for your child’s body type and bathroom habits can be a huge puzzle, especially if they have sensitive skin, are a heavy wetter, or don’t fit the standard sizes offered by many cloth diaper manufacturers.
In an effort to solve these riddles, Anne, the work at home mom behind Greenchild Creations, designed a unique fitted diaper that is infinitely adjustable to fit any size baby.
See the super long panel? It folds in on itself to create the perfect fit for each child, and the folded fabric then acts as a doubler for extra absorption. Greenchild Creations offers this fitted diaper in two different styles, flannel and bamboo velour. I got to try both, and they’re quite a bit different than a regular fitted diaper, so I want to share how they work.
Step 1: Stretch the diaper out flat. This is best done while baby lays on it so you can get an accurate fit.
Step 2: Pull the long panel up to baby’s tummy to see where the fabric needs to be folded down in on itself, and fold down into place.
Step 3: Pull the folded panel up over your baby like a normal diaper and secure the flaps across the front. The flannel fitted diapers need pins or another fastener like Snappis or Boingos.
Step 4: Remember, fitted diapers need a cover!
Anatomy of Greenchild Creations Fitted Diapers
Anne’s flannel fitted diapers come in dozens of prints. I chose this one in the bunny rabbit and carrots fabric. So cute for Easter, right? All fabrics are washed and dried before sewing, and don’t require additional prepping before your first use.
Stretched out to its full length, the flannel fitteds are about 20” long, and the panel is 7 1/4” wide. These diapers also come with a pocket to stuff for even more absorption, and the pocket on the fitted diaper measures about 12” long.
The squishy bamboo velour fitteds currently come in 13 different colors. I liked this one in aqua. They work similarly to the flannel fitteds, but Greenchild Creations recommends using either aplix or snaps to extend the life of the diaper. I chose aplix, and there’s a system to changing the rise.
For the smallest setting, you snap the top two rows together so that they don’t rub against the baby’s skin when the panel is folded in. The detachable aplix strip is then snapped on the bottom two rows. For the medium setting, remove the aplix strip, turn it 180°, and attach it to the top two rows. Snap the bottom two rows together. For the third setting, simply unsnap the bottom two rows. As you can see, there is about a 1/2” difference between each setting.
Stretched out, the velour diaper is 21” long, and the panel is 7 1/4” wide. When I extended the elastic, the pocket for this one was about 13” long.
Diaper Fit & Performance
Riley just had weight check, and she’s now 10 lbs 2.5 oz. Exactly in the 50th percentile for her age. So I can safely say that for the average newborn, this is a lot of fabric. We were able to use the flannel fitted under her jammies at night, but it doesn’t fit under her pants. A newborn cover will not work, but we had success with a basic one size cover on a small setting. She’ll have to wait on the bamboo velour diaper as the more absorbent material adds quite a bit more bulk.
One note about your closure options on the flannel fitteds: if you use Snappis or Boingos, make sure those little prongs are really secure in the fabric so they don’t come loose. Anne will also provide diaper pins upon request if you prefer the good ol’ fashioned approach.
The flannel works really well for Brooks, and he’s in between rise settings for many other diapers right now, so it’s nice to have such a custom fit with these Greenchild Creations fitted diapers.
He’s a slender little guy, and the bamboo velour was pretty bulky on him as well. It was a stretch to get our covers to fit over it on their largest setting, and we definitely don’t have room to add any inserts to the pocket with this one. Bamboo, however, is very absorbent, so we haven’t needed anything extra, even for overnight.
As for washing, expect the flannel to have a normal amount of pilling and fading. There are no laundry tabs on the bamboo velour diapers, but you can just stick the aplix to itself before washing. Bamboo takes a long time to dry, so I usually keep it in for another half a dryer cycle after I take everything else out.
Final Thoughts
I would definitely recommend these diapers for larger babies and parents who are trying to find a good overnight solution for heavy wetting, particularly the bamboo. Just make sure you have really generous covers to go over them.
I probably won’t be using them much on Riley until she’s out of the newborn phase, but they’re excellent for toddlers. Brooks turns two this week, and thanks to their unique style of adjustment, we still have tons of room left in these diapers.
Shop
Head over to the Greenchild Creations Etsy shop to take a look at the adorable flannel ($14.00 or $19.00) and velour fitted diapers ($19.50) available. Connect with Greenchild Creations on Facebook.
Win a Greenchild Creations
One lucky reader will win this exact one of a kind Greenchild Creations flannel diaper in Woodland Creatures print seen here, plus safety pins! This particular diaper is only available in this giveaway! Enter in the widget below. This giveaway is open to residents of the US, 18+. All entries will be verified.
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Disclosure: I received sample items for review. All opinions expressed are completely honest and my own, based on my personal experience. Your experience may differ.
Samantha Levang is a contributor at This West Coast Mommy, specializing in cloth diaper and baby item reviews. She lives in Washington state with her husband, toddler son, Brooks, and new baby girl, Riley. Between diaper changes and loads of laundry, she enjoys landscape photography and the never-ending process of home decorating.
I like the flannel raccoon diaper cover. It’s so cute!
I love the Cloth Diaper Cover OS, Fleece – Monsters, music, rock and roll,!! But if I had a girl I would be all over those roses!! Cuz they are beautiful!!
These are adorable and look and sound so soft.
I love the bamboo fitted cloth diaper in the pink color.
So many great prints but I’m especially loving the yellow dinosaurs.
I just love the zoo animals diapers! They’d really fit in with my kids, since they love zoos and are animal obsessed! These diapers would be perfect for the rainbow baby we’re expecting!
I love the cloth diaper cover, crayons and yellow =]]
My favorite diaper is the Fitted Cloth Diaper, OS, Flannel – Aqua Owls wearing hats. These are some cute designs!
The prints are so cute, but I LOVE the hedgehogs!!
I really like the Cloth Diaper Cover OS, Fleece – Butterflies, Ladybugs, flowers, pink. Love the soft look and the design is just so cute on a babies bum.
The blue construction trucks diaper is adorable!
I like the Fitted Cloth Diaper, OS, Flannel – Grey Chevron. I am having a baby in July and we aren’t finding out the gender, so the grey chevron would be perfect!
I love the pink paisley fitted diaper. I also love the design of how it fits baby!
My favorite diaper is the blue one with birds on it : https://www.etsy.com/listing/264675112/cloth-diaper-cover-os-fleece-farm?ref=shop_home_active_16. I really like the pattern!
My favorite is the Fitted Cloth Diaper, OS, Flannel in Grey Chevron
I love the umbrella fitted; it is just too cute! The blue bicycles and pale pink paisley are close runners up though! It’s pretty neat that the shop has items besides diapers too.
She has tons of great options. I think I like the Fitted Cloth Diaper, OS, Flannel – Bicycles, blue best.
I really like the fitted flannel robot cloth diaper! I’m sure our little boy would look adorable in it! Thank you for the giveaway!
I love the green dinosaur print!
My favorite diaper of Greenchild Creation’s is the Forest Creatures fitted – it is so cute, and gender neutral!
I LOVE the lavender birds diaper! It’s so cute!
The diaper with the monsters and space aliens is absolutely adorable!!
It’s hard to pick a favorite, I love quite a few of the prints.. buttt I think the aqua fitted with owls that are wearing hats is my favorite! This is interesting, I’d love to try it!
They are all adorable! It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I love the Fitted Cloth Diaper, OS, Flannel – Raccoons, blue, flowers, mushrooms.
I am loving the Dachshund print, super adorable! These diapers look like they are made with love and very well crafted.
Love the flannel bunnies print diaper!
I love the Fitted Cloth Diaper, OS, Flannel – Woodland Forest Creatures, raccoons, foxes, squirrels, mushrooms. She has so many cute products though. I love the patterns!
Fittededs are definitely becoming a favorite of ours for overnight, so I may give them a try for the new babe. If only they made a smaller version–these prints are super cute.
Love the Bunny, Rabbit, Carrots diaper.
There are so many beautiful prints but I love the yellow dinosaurs.
The full fitted hedgehogs is adorable!
I like the flannel fitted Blue Vines designs! Blue so it’s little buy friendly, but the vines make it fun for a girl too!
The bunny flannel fitted is adorable and the description is witty.
I would choose the green bamboo velour fitted. I’m having to rethink nighttime solutions and with two toddlers in diapers at night, these might do it
My favorite is the purple fitted diaper with circles and dots! 🙂
Cute prints she has! I like the trucks and cars in yellow.
I love the flannel racoon print diaper. Our nursery is a woodland theme and it would look so cute on my little guy!
I love the
Fitted Cloth Diaper, OS, Flannel – Monsters, Space Aliens
It might have to make its way in to my cart
We would love the zoo animals diaper
I love the items she has in her shop. I really like the aqua and yellow birds diaper. It’s so cute and could be for a boy or a girl. Lovely items!
I think I’d have to say the zoo animals. Love the color scheme and animals.
My favorite is the aqua obv diaper but if i won i’d be tempted to have the rabbit diaper sent to my friend who loves bunnies!
I love this cute raccoon (https://www.etsy.com/listing/234175830/fitted-cloth-diaper-os-flannel-raccoons?ref=shop_home_active_24). there are a lot of cute prints
I think my favorite is the Dinosaurs, yellow..How adorable 🙂
The bicycles are so cute. My LO would rock that diaper!
Fancy Lavender Rose Floral is my favorite diaper, though I don’t currently have a girl to pu it on!
My favorite Greenchild Creations diaper is the one size flannel fitted, Forest Creatures
The diaper with a light cream background with tan bunny rabbits and orange carrots looks very nice!