Little Bee Co OS Cloth Diaper Review & Giveaway (Closed)
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September 20, 2011 •
You know I love trying new cloth diapers, right? Do you know how exciting it is to find a new, unique one that has a rockin’ cause? Well The Little Bee Co has pleasantly surprised me! Their tagline Bee changed and change the world is pretty spot on and makes me want to buy a whole stash of these!
For every diaper sold, reviewed, and given away, another is donated to an orphan or another child in need. How is that for commitment? That means when you buy one of these OS pocket diapers for $19.95, you are helping to donate. Essentially buying 2 for $20, but giving it to someone else who needs it. And once you try one of these… you’ll want more.
Trust me.
Unfortunately they are in one of the areas affected by flooding. The website is limited in what you can peruse until 9/24 while the shop is closed. Besides the diapers they do offer some accessories, such as Rockin Green Soap.
Okay, I have to share more about how the donation (aka diaper drop) is done:
With every diaper purchased The Little Bee Co. will donate a diaper to an orphan in need. Once enough diapers are collected for each baby of one entire orphanage, a “Diaper Drop” is organized to deliver the diapers and help in assisting the orphanage workers with their transition to modern cloth. The diapers donated are the same diapers sold. Every baby deserves the same high quality we choose for our own baby!
I received the Cambodian Blush diaper with a bamboo lining. I’ve never had a bamboo lining before, only as part of a soaker.
Features:
- Waterproof PUL outer
- Adjustable front snaps
- Wrap & Go feature to eliminate messy diaper storage and to crossover on small waists
- 100% all natural bamboo fleece inner lining, luxuriously soft and hypo-allergenic or microsuede
- Specially designed leak guard front elastic
- Available in 9 solid colors
- Pocket Diaper
- One Size (8-35lbs)
- 2 microfiber inserts (large and contoured newborn one)
Function:
The two inserts snap together and I have not used them separately. Using the two together has definitely kept baby girl dry. I’ve used them for day, nap and overnight. The first time I used it overnight it was just the two inserts, but she was not in it as long as usual that night. I’ve also stuffed an extra insert in. I haven’t had any leaks with this diaper.
Laundry:
You do have to unstuff the inserts yourself and I found that they don’t shake out the easiest. So far everything seems to wash clean. I’ve been putting it all in the dryer since the bamboo doesn’t feel as soft off the line. The inserts dry as well as my others… by needing 2 dryer cycles.
User Friendly:
These are pretty easy to use, especially if they are pre-stuffed. The pocket has enough room for daddy hands to stuff! One thing I noticed though, is that it was easy for me to get the inserts under the inner flap. You don’t want the inserts there! That flap helps keep wicking from the snap area.
Fit:
The elastic is quite snug around the thighs and waist. It has left marks on her thighs. I think it looks cute but am concerned about it fitting as she gets taller. She wears it with the rise unsnapped now and she’s only 28.5 inches and 10.5 months old. There’s still room in the waist though it seems like the back does the stretch work to reach the snaps in front. The front elastic stays pretty bunched up. Overall if fits her pretty well right now and I’m reaching for it quite often. I really like the bamboo lining and the pocket room!
Now that you know how Little Bee Co fit on my tall, thin girl, check out how they work for a chunky monkey and an average sized babe!
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Tags: bamboo, charity, cloth leaves nothing behind, donation, little bee co, one size, OS, pocket diaper
Each diaper represents a country and a unique group of children to pray for. The Cambodian Blush, for example, represents the many women and children who are sold into sex slavery every year.smith_jeniffer
I love that they work with so many orphanages.
I learned that in addition to the current diaper drops of donated diapers to orphans, they are working on establishing relationships in other countries including Africa, Haiti, Guatemala, Honduras & Cambodia for future diaper drops to orphanages there.
I love that the colors represent children from around the world.mtrlgirlgreen
I learned (and love) that they actually arrange for the orphanage workers to be taught how to use the diapers!
I learned they organize a diaper drop.
I learned about diaper drops and the way they donate a diaper for every one that you purchase! This is so wonderful… when we get pregnant with baby #2 I think we will have to buy some of these NB diapers to complete our stash
I learned the colors are named for geographic areas and the biggest problem that can happen to children.
On the “Diaper Drop” page I learned about where they donate diapers to. Such an awesome company!
fmgrice2(at)yahoo(dot)comLoves_Fluff
i learned that for each diaper purchased they donate one to an orphan
For each diaper you buy they donate a diaper to a orphan in need… This is simply beautiful… only if all companies did they same.. amymccarty@hotmail.com
Each color is named for a different country whose orphanages they have worked with and they are currently in the process of working with more! great company!!
I learned that the average baby goes through almost 3000 disposable diapers. No way I want to be responsible for that much trash!
for every diaper purchased, they give one to an orphan in an orphanage
I learned that their shop is closed right now!
I learned that they have a diaper color named after Guatemala which is where my aunt lives. I may need to get that color now :)
I learned that their mission is to help children in need and bring an awareness to the orphan crisis consuming the world today.
I learned that each diaper color represents a different country they are helping
I absolutely love that for every diaper bought a baby in an orphanage gets a nice new diaper in their bum! Amazing!
That’s so neat that for every diaper sold they donate one to a child in need.
I learned their shop is closed right now.
smoo06 at yahoo dot com
i learned that they sell diapers for very tiny babies!mehort
i love that they give to kids in need! its very impressive!
i learned that the effects of disposable diaper use are still uncertain in regards to long term health issues including: reproductive health concerns, certain types of cancers, asthma, airway restrictions and skin conditions.
that they organize diaper drops and diaper colors are based on countries they helpstewartheather
I learned that you should only prep natural fibers with other natural fibers.
babyjohack@yahoo.com
I learned that for every diaper they sell they give a diaper to an orphan. Amazing!
I was reminded that you only prep natural fibers with natural fibers. You don’t prep hemp and microfiber together. This is something I have to be reminded of often.mummytocharis
I learned that The Little Bee Co. gives a diaper for each diaper purchased to orphans in need!!
I learned that to “bee” green is to “bee” conscience!
carriedust@yahoo.com
I learned that (or rather I didn’t see it stated but I realized that..) each color is named for a country that diapers are donated to
I learned that once enough diapers are collected for each baby of one entire orphanage, a “Diaper Drop” is organized to deliver the diapersallnaturalkatie
I learned that they offer 8 colors now and that they plan on adding more colors and prints in the near futureGraceink
each of the colors has a story behind it!
I learned that they donate diapers to orphanages and they do a diaper drop once enough diapers are collected for that orphanage.
I learned that ‘Millions of disposable diapers find their final resting place each year in landfills where they will sit for approximately 500 years.’ngiraldi at gmail dot com
I love that they make a donation for every diaper purchased and that there is a story behind each diapers name
I learned that without the donated diapers, many of those orphans would only have rags or even go without diapers. What a blessing to know you are a part of something greater!hollywilson82
I noticed in their why cloth section that it says newborns use around 12 diapers a day. Yikes..I had already forgotten that newborns use that many. I love the way the use Bee instead of be :)
I learned that they donate diapers to babies in need. How awesome!
I learned that they just did a diaper drop of 250 diapers to Jinja, Uganda, East Africa. I love the mission behind this company. Such a good cause to support!
I learned millions of disposable diapers find their final resting place each year in landfills where they will sit for approximately 500 years.
i learned that with each diaper purchased, an orphan receives a diaper!clothedmuch
I learned that they’ve made two diaper drops already and have several more planned
I learned that in Russia approx. 750,000 children live without parental care.
I learned that the color represent children around the world
I learned that they share funds from sales with nonprofit groups.
I learned about diaper drops and the way they donate a diaper for every one that you purchase - (emscout9 at Hotmail dot com)
I love that they donate diapers to babies in need. Beautiful!jolly_jess_6
I learned that they sent 250 diapers to Africe THIS MONTH! That’s so cool.
The exact same diaper gets donated when you buy a diaper!
I learned they donate to orphanages!Kimberly
I learned about how they help orphans.
I learned that you can spend close to $3000 on disposables diapers for one child!
I learned about all of the amazing charity work they do to donate to orphanages around the world and about all of the benefits of cloth for the environment, and etc. I love all of that but i went on the hunt for something that no one else had listed yet :) I learned that bee changed. diapers are made of a 100% All Natural Bamboo Fleece Lining which is safe for baby’s skin! :)
I learned that they wait until they have enough diapers for every orphan in the orphanage before they make a diaper drop to themlovenbugs
I learned that they donate diapers
I learned that Little Bee diapers are made from 100% all natural bamboo fleece lining
I love that they donate so many diapers, it is really awesome!Sabrina
I love that each color has its own story… And they are all so vibrant! I’m getting bored with pastel diapers
I learned about the different colors and the stories behind their names. And some very sad statistics about orphans world wide :(
I love the mission that this company has. you can tell they have a great heart for helping other just by the fact that they give a diaper away for ever diaper they give and that the diapers cost is actually quite affordable so they are not really up charging on the diapers to help cover the cost of the diapers they are giving away. Incredible!
I learned about their diaper drops and the countries that are becoming future diaper drops. Amazing company.
Little bee helps so many needy babies’ bottoms! That is awesome.
They say that for each diaper bought they will donate one to an orphan.
apparently they’ll have dryer balls coming soon.
They will donate a diaper to an orphan in need for each diaper purchased.RazzMyBerry
I learned that they give diapers away to orphans in other countries.
I learned that they have a diaper drop program where they donate a diaper to an orphan for every diaper they sell.
For every diaper purchased the little bee co. will donate a diaper to an orphan.
I like that they work with a bunch of orphanages
I love that they do so much to give back!
They give a donation to an orphan in need for every diaper
I learned that for each diaper sold they donate a diaper to an orphan in need.mtmamahen
Wow I learned that they donate a diaper to an orphan in need with every diaper purchase.PsMamae
You need 30-36 diapers for a newborn. Wow!
I learned about the color coordinating with the countries. Also, I had no idea that this organization existed. How wonderful.
I learned that “each Bee Changed Diaper Color is chosen to represent a specific group of children in need”.
Disposable diapers might cause asthma!Hobo_Mama
I learned that the inside is bamboo fleece
I learned they carry Redemption Soap.
I learned that they donate diapers to orphans in need