gDiapers Little gPants 2-Pack Orange & Vanilla, Small
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Product Reviews of gDiapers Little gPants 2-Pack Orange & Vanilla, Small
Product Review: one of the greenest options
Summary: 4 Stars
Our baby is 23 days old and now that his umbilical cord is off, we're trying the GDiapers. Previously, we were using Earth's Best organic disposables. With a newborn going through many, many diaper changes per day, I have already had several opportunities today alone with the GDiaper. I had purchased the Starter Kit, which comes with two little G pants, 3 reusable liners, plenty of flushable inserts, and a swish stick.
First, the GDiaper is one of the greenest options. When the flushable insert is flushed, it returns to the earth and can be used for compost. But even so, it can also be disposed of and it still decomposes much faster than a disposable diaper made of plastic.
It is as easy - if not easier - to put on the GDiaper as a disposable. The velcro sides are adjustable. My baby is currently between 8 and 9 pounds, and he is on the smallest setting of the Small. You have to be sure that the interior lining is snug to their thigh crease, much as you would ensure that the disposable's ruffles are facing out. You do not want to fasten it too tightly - it's not necessary. One great thing about the GDiaper - so far, it has not fallen off as so many of the disposables have! The outer cover is soft, and GDiapers make many fashionable covers, that could serve as alternate bottoms with a t-shirt.
It is not as convenient, however, for disposal. When changing, be sure to have another pair of Gpants locked and loaded. You know how it can be with little boys - you need to be prepared right away! I would suggest buying more than one starter set - I will be buying more G-Pants! Now that you've changed your baby, if you want to flush, you will have to leave your baby on the changing table or some other safe spot.
I want to give a complete description of the flushing disposal method because it is an important factor for buyers, not to dissuade anyone, but you should know what it entails. You remove the flushable insert from the diaper. Now you take it to the toilet. Rip open the side, dumping out the interior. Then, take the swish stick and break up the material in the toilet. Now, you can dispose of the outer liner. All can be flushed in a modern sewage system. If you do not separate the inner core from the outer liner, however, you will get a clog. Yes, touching the wet or soiled insert can be a dirty process and you may get your hands dirtier than you did with a disposable. This process also takes more time. For this reason, we will not be using GDiapers at nighttime (and we currently change diapers 3x per night - we prefer not to let our baby sit in a soiled diaper). We will be sticking with Earth's Best TenderCare Chlorine Free Diapers, Size 1, 8-14 Lbs. (Case of 176) for night time changings.
Now, we've gone through only one G-Pant so far, so leakage has been minimal. But in one day, we've already gone through 2 of the 3 liners - and he is wearing the third. The liners must be washed and hung to dry. So you will need more of those as well.
Product Review: really want to love it...
Summary: 2 Stars
We're trying to be as eco conscious as possible in raising our new baby, so even while I was pregnant with her we were doing research on all kinds of possible diapers. gDiapers seems to be the perfect diaper for someone who cares about the environment but is also too busy and/or practical to convert fully to cloth. Well, my advice to anyone who wants to go with gDiaper is that you should forget about the inserts they give you, and use the shells stuffed with cloth inserts. In other words, go 100% cloth. The problem with the gDiaper inserts is that they do not really absorb much, so every single time we have tried to use these, we have ended up with poop all over our hands. First, we had to pull out the insert, which is covered in it. Next, the plastic liner that holds it in had it everywhere. And finally, it was all over the little g shell. We really want to love this diaper. It is super cute and has potential. But we will be selling all of our inserts (we bought a case) on ebay and if we ever use gDiapers again, it will be with clothe liners, since it's just as much work to do it the other way, but at least cloth absorbs liquids better.Product Review: the waist is STIFF, and the tabs leave red marks
Summary: 1 Stars
I tried these for a couple weeks. They are a little inconvenient but I wanted to like them because I received several at my baby shower.
The elastic waistband is very wide, very stiff and not very stretchy. The size Small wouldn't fit my 10 pound baby comfortably. The elastic didn't stretch to fit her. It just squished her. After wearing the diaper her waist was very red and raw looking. The thick elastic is folded and sewn down in a few places and the folded section is even harder and rougher than the single layer areas. I tried angling the tabs upwards but they still dug into her thighs when she sat or had her legs up.
The tabs for the nylon liner always left marks on her. I couldn't justify using the diapers any longer. I switched to a 'biodegradable' disposable diaper until I can find a better alternative.