I have a feeling this Fluffy Friday is going to be a popular one!  Today, I get to share with you one of the newest Cloth Diapers on the market, all thanks to the lovely ladies behind Bouncing Babies!

Just in case you haven’t heard or saw the new bumGenius Freetime yet, here are the Specs:

3×3 snap down design* adjusts the sizing to fit small, medium and large sizes (approximately 8-35+ pounds).
One step cloth diaper – no stuffing!
Semi-attached, stay dry inserts dry faster and allow for customized absorbency where your child needs it most.

I know, I know… I say it every time I try a new diaper, but this truly is one my absolute favorite diapers that I’ve ever tried!  For real.  I had truly all but given up on my bumGenius.  I sold off the 4.0s that I had just because they wouldn’t work for Sophia with the one microfiber insert alone and when I double stuffed them, they were just too bulky.  I was also not liking the smallest setting on Moreaya.  The Newborn insert wasn’t enough absorbency for her, but the larger insert was too bulky.  But then bumGenius came back “and totally redeemed themselves {Lloyd Christmas reference there!}” with the Freetime!

Bouncing Babies sent us this lovely Albert in Snaps to try and since Sophia is potty trained during the day, I’ve been using it on her at nap time.  First, I love this print.  Who says it’s a boy print?!  I want to encourage Sophia’s love of Math and Learning even at an early age!  The photo on the right shows the way this diaper is made.  There are 2 stay dry soakers, sewn on opposite ends that overlap one another.  This allows for super fast line-drying {compared to the old BG AIO design}.  There is no pocket, but you could easily put another insert either under the inserts or one top of the stay dry – but trust me, you don’t want to that… these are super soft, absorbent, and truly feel dry even when the rest of the diaper is very wet!

The bumGenius Freetime is super trim on Sophia and even pretty trim on Moreaya {stay tuned… you’ll get to see one on her in an upcoming Review}.  I love the simpleness – no stuffing/un-stuffing.  Now that I have 2 little ladies to tend to, simple is the key.  You can adjust the absorbency where you need it, by folding one of the inserts different ways, but I’ve found that simply overlapping them gives us tons of absorbency!

I so highly recommend this diaper!  I also very highly recommend the Bouncing Babies store!  Megan and Stacey have been a pleasure to work with and strive to provide the best customer service.  They want you to feel comfortable coming to them with any questions about cloth diapers.

Not only do they have fabulous Customer Service at Bouncing Babies, but The Bouncing Babies store also runs fabulous sales {be sure to be in the know by liking them on Facebook and following their Blog} and offers Free Shipping in the US for orders over $49!

Today, Jenny is talking Cloth Wipes.  Be sure to check out her post and weigh in on if you use Cloth Wipes too!

Buy It:  You can purchase a bumGenius Freetime All In One Cloth Diaper for only $19.95 at Bouncing Babies!  They come in 2 Prints, tons of colors, and Snap/Aplix closure choices.

Win It:  One super lucky So Easy Being Green reader is going to win a $20 GC to the Bouncing Babies online cloth diaper store!  Use it on a Freetime or whatever you like!

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I’ve recently found a love for AIO’s.  It happened when Sophia was still in diapers, about 3 months ago or so.  I just love the trimness and the easiness of no stuffing!  Most of the AIOs that we have dry relatively quickly on the drying rack, even inside, so that’s not a problem as it used to be {some that I had tried before took forever}.

I’ve always had a love for Thirsties.

Thirsties® is a small (but growing!) cloth diaper company committed to greener parenting and Eco Friendly solutions, not to mention 100% USA Made quality! Erin, founder of Thirsties, started this business with an old sewing machine and $100 5 years ago. Through her hard work and diligence, the company is now one of the leaders in the cloth diaper industry. Our diapers are now made by work at home mothers, and very close to our warehouse, reducing our carbon output. Our customer service reps are experienced cloth diapering moms, and offer our knowledge to our retailers and customers alike.

In fact, their covers were some of the first diapers to be on Sophia when she was an infant.  So, when I heard about their new Duo All-in-One, oh yeah, I was ready to try it!

We received this beauty… no, not the lovely lady, but the Thirsties Duo AIO in the Alice Brights print, Size 1.  I also chose a Snaps closure, even though I normally prefer Aplix for Moreaya because it’s easier, faster, and you get a better fit usually.  The snaps on this diaper are good quality, spaced well, and have only 1 row, so they’re pretty simply to operate.

If you’re familiar with the Duo Fab Fitted, this AIO is very similar.  I am a huge fan of that diaper as well, so to have a waterproof outer {basically the only difference in the two} is a genius idea!  The inside soaker is sewn in on the sides, but open at the top and bottom.  If it was a pocket diaper, we would call this a sleeve.  That’s the great thing about this AIO because you can actually add more absorbency, if needed, and it’s super easy to do with the top and the bottom being open.  This design also helps the diaper dry faster.  Don’t be fooled though.  It’s super trim but still holds quite a bit as Moreaya can easily wear this diaper for 3 hours without leaks.

As I said, Moreaya is wearing the Size 1, which fits 6-18lbs {0-9 months}.  In the past, I’ve found that they Size 1 doesn’t quite last to 18lbs, or it didn’t for Sophia, so definitely plan on a Size 2 if your babe is 15lbs or so, I think.  Moreaya is on the middle setting.  I used the smallest setting a couple of times, but like the fit much better with a bit of a higher rise.

Honestly, the Duo AIO is my favorite Thirsties product yet.  I love their Covers, Fab Fitteds, and Hemp Inserts too, but the AIO is, I think, going to be one of their best sellers.  It’s super easy to use, trim, and would be a fabulous addition to any stash!
Be sure to connect with Thirsties through their Facebook page and request a free catalog to see all of their lovely products!

So, you’ve heard my opinion on the new Thirsties Duo AIO and how it works on an itty, bitty babe.  Now, check out Jenny’s review of the same diaper on her toddler!

Buy It:  You absolutely can’t beat the price of this AIO.  Solid colors retail for $15.75 and Prints are just $1.00 more!  You can purchase at a huge variety of Thirsties retailers.

Win It:  One lucky So Easy Being Green reader is going to win their choice of the new Thirsties Duo AIO!

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