One of the very first complimentary diapers I received last year as a BabyKicks Ambassador was the one-size Organic Fitted. So I can definitely say this is the longest I’ve ever tested a diaper before publishing a review. In fact, this long duration gave me the chance to try it as both a diaper and pull-up trainer, so keep reading for my thoughts on its performance.
Here’s a quick look at the BabyKicks Organic Fitted diaper:
Here are the basic specs:
- Made of 55% natural hemp, 33% certified organic cotton for softness and 17% polyester for stretch.
- Includes a free, adjustable contoured “Joey Bunz” hemp insert
- Includes a free, stay-dry fleece liner
- Four size settings via the snap-down rise
- Adjustable side snaps at the waist
- Features a pocket that opens at front which you can use to add more absorbency, if you wish.
- Color-coded snaps
- Fits approximately 7 to 40 pounds
- Retail price $21.95
The Joey Bunz hemp insert has a contoured shape with folding lines to adjust for size.
Here’s another look at the diaper’s components, including the folding lines on the JoeyBunz insert and the pocket opening:
This is the first side-snapping fitted I’ve tried, and this feature has now become one of my favorites. You can see from the pictures below how flat and smooth the diaper looks from the front. Side-snaps are also harder for infants and toddlers to unfasten. If you have a little one that fights against diaper changes, the side snaps might present a small challenge for you, and this design probably isn’t ideal for squirmy, wiggly newborns. The color-coded system on this diaper helps me remember which setting we’re currently using both on the waistband and the rise.
You could definitely say that hemp is a BabyKicks specialty. They love this fabric, and for good reason! Hemp is highly absorbent, super durable and leaves less of an impact behind as compared to cotton. Are there any drawbacks? Certainly. No fabric can do it all. Hemp is more expensive than cotton and not as soft. I like how BabyKicks combines hemp with other fabrics to get the best of everything.
In these pictures, Erik is about 14 months and 20 pounds:
A more recent photo of Erik at 18 months.
And here’s Susanna at age 2, wearing it as a pull-up trainer (without the insert). The only reason she’s able to wear this fitted, which runs small, is she’s short for her age, and there aren’t any inserts inside. I would say that the average 2 year old would not fit into this diaper, unlike other one-size fitteds which can fit up to 35 or 40 pounds.
What I Like
- The poly component (17% of the fabric blend) gives it some stretch, which you don’t often find in hemp diapers. I really like this feature!
- The drying time is normal (as opposed to a plush hybrid fitted, or a 100% bamboo or 100% hemp fitted).
- It’s versatile and can go easily from a diaper to a trainer, so you get more for your money.
- When used with the included JoeyBunz insert and fleece liner, it functions well as a nighttime diaper.
- The wings are stretchy and the side-snaps are easy to use.
- The flat front gives a very trim and smooth appearance across the front (as opposed to other cloth diapers which snap all across the front)
- The elastic gussets on the back and legs are soft and snug.
What I Would Change
- The stay-dry fleece liner is very narrow; a wider width would be a nice improvement.
- Hemp is not as smooth and pliable as other fabrics; over time, I’ve noticed the diaper has gotten slightly less soft. I wonder if a higher ratio of cotton to hemp would help offset this?
- It runs small. Good news if you want to start using during the newborn phase, but not so good if you have a big/tall baby or toddler.
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Their Joeybunz seem great, since I’m so fond of pocket diapers.
I’d love to try babykicks large hemp prefolds!
I’d like to try anything hemp really.
But hemp prefolds sound great! Both my kids use prefolds. Would love to try hemp prefolds.
I would love to try their hemp prefolds!
The hemp prefolds interest me the most. I plan to try them when my first baby comes in January.
Definitely most interested in the fitted. I have a super heavy wetter so we are making the switch to fitteds full time.
I’m most interested in the organic fitted. I have lots of pockets with hemp inserts but for my newborn due in feb, I plan on using more fitteds and this one looks like a good product!
The prefolds interest me most because I am currently in the process of getting rid of all our microfiber inserts and trying to replace them with something more natural and more absorbent.
I am interested in the hemp prefolds and the joeybums inserts.
I like the babykicks large hemp prefolds!
We’ve been using Babykicks hemp wipes for quite some time…..I should stock up on some more 🙂
I would like to try the Joey Bumz inserts—I have just gotten into pockets and I am always on the lookout for something that will be more absorbent than what we are currently using!
I’d be interested in trying their pocket diapers and give side snapping pockets a second chance 😉
i would like to try some hemp inserts
I would love to try their fitted diapers but would be happy to try any of their products.
I would like to try the prefolds!
I’d like to try their prefolds!
I’m interested in the one-size joeybunz insert. We only have mircofiber inserts now but I’d like to see how the joeybunz perform!
LOVE their prefolds!
I’m interested in the fitted diaper.
I would be most interested in their prefolds
I would like to try the hemp inserts.
A year!? wow, you do your homework, Anne! It shows in your reviews. Always very thorough! Quick question, what do you mean when you say : “…leaves less of an impact behind as compared to cotton.” ? I went to the website and I love the prefolds. I don’t know what it is about prefolds that draw me to them! Thank you!
Hi Anel! That’s one of the nicest compliments I’ve ever received about my reviews – thank you!! It’s work, but fun work. LOL That’s a good question about hemp and its impact. It takes twice as much land to grow cotton. It also requires twice as much water to grow than hemp. As far as energy consumption goes, there’s not much difference, with cotton having a slight edge. ~Anne
OOOhhhh I see. Thanks for the explanation! 🙂
Their premium pocket sounds interesting as well as the organic fitted, those are what sparks my interest 🙂
I love Hemp. I think the fitted would interest me the most. However Im up for trying prefolds too!
I’d love some of the hemparoo “duz it all”, they seem super useful!
joeybunz premium
I’d love the fitted, but I’m also interested in their pocket diapers with the hemp/microfiber inserts.
love that their pockets come w. natural fiber (hemp) vs most that use microfiber. I love how absorbent hemp is.
I love using Hemp inserts in pockets or with covers, makes for a very trim diaper! I’d love to try a fitted made from Hemp!
I think the Duz-it-All is pretty neat. I like the versatility.
I would also love to try the hemp blankets.
I am interested in the fitted diapers
I love their hemp prefolds. I really like that they have a ton of sizes.
the organic fitteds. I rarely used fitteds with my son but am loving them on my 2 month old daughter
I want to add some more hemp prefolds to my stash, and these look great!
I love hemp prefold
I’m particularly interested in the hemp prefolds! super absorbent and easy to wash/dry!
I would really like to try the babykicks fitted diaper, I only have one fitted in my stash and I LOVE it so I would love to add more!!!
I’d love to try a medium hemp prefold!
I’d like to try one of their x-lrge refolds overnight!
I like the does-it-all!
I’d love to try anything hemp! I’ve never tried hemp before. 🙂
I would love to try the prefolds!
I’d be most interested in the fitteds.
I am interested in the fitted! We going to wool 65% of the time and so it’s my new interest.
I think the Premium Duz-It-All would be handy to have!
joey bunz
their fitteds and prefolds
I would love to try the hemp prefolds
I’d love to try some of the prefolds.
I’d like to try the BabyKicks Premium Pocket Diaper, my little man has very narrow hips and we have to use the trimmest diapers we can find.
Definitely the hemp prefolds
I think the prefolds look fun to try! I also love the look of the fitted, I wouldn’t mind a cover, but I am curious about using a fitted for my baby to get some “Breathable Bum Time.”
Hemp prefolds look great!
The fitted sounds like something we’d like to try for night time.
I am most interested in the fitted. I recently discovered wool and really like it. So now I need to start adding fitteds to my stash!
JoeyBunz inserts!
I’d love to try out those hemp prefolds!
I am very interested in the hemp prefolds and trying them out in place of current inserts
The hemp fleece nursing pads sound amazing.