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Kawaii “Mom Label” Bamboo Pocket Diaper Review & Giveaway

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I added a Kawaii “Mom Label” bamboo pocket diaper to my rotation this summer mainly because I wanted to test it as an overnight solution for 18-month-old Erik.

This diaper has a bamboo lining inside and comes with a pair of 3-layer bamboo inserts. Here are the basic specs:

  • One size fit all, for babies 8 lbs to 36 lbs
  • 100% organic bamboo lining and bamboo inserts
  • Waterproof outer shell is Thermoplastic Polyuerthane (TPU)
  • Pocket opening in the back of diaper
  • 2 bamboo inserts made of three layers of fabric
  • Hip snaps to keep the wings from sagging
  • Inside strip of PUL at front of diaper for extra protection against leaks
  • 3 rows of rise snaps
  • Retail $13.95 to $14.95

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Here’s the diaper opened up. You can stuff 1 or 2 inserts in the pocket, or just lay them in the diaper shell (pictured at right). NOTE: Previous versions of the diaper featured an inner gusset of bamboo that was sewn into the lining; this feature was phased out.

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Fit: These fit almost exactly like the Kawaii Goodnight Heavy Wetter, which I’ve previously reviewed. But they are more trim than microfiber, thanks to the bamboo inserts. I like the square tabs on the wings and the hip snaps that keep the diaper from sagging down when your child is on the move. 5-month-old Ingrid wears the rise on the smallest setting, and then with one snap to spare around the waist. For Erik (now 2), it fits great on the largest rise setting with one or both inserts. On Susanna, who is now 3 and about 37 or 38 pounds, the waist fits at the very largest setting, but the leg holes are way too tight for her to wear the diaper without discomfort. Based on all this, I would say that Kawaii’s size estimations for this particular diaper are very accurate.

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Dry Time: The three separate components of this diaper (shell and two inserts) dry in a normal amount of time (one cycle on medium heat).

Absorbency: With one insert, absorbency is comparable to a typical pocket diaper with microfiber. With two inserts, it’s a fantastic nap diaper. It only worked twice for Erik overnight, and so it’s likely not a reliable solution for a toddler. When he sleeps longer than usual or drinks a lot at dinner time, he’ll wake up with wicking around the leg openings because the inside is completely saturated.

However, I can use it overnight for 5-month-old Ingrid if I change her first thing upon waking. So I can recommend it as a nighttime diaper (with both inserts) for young infants that aren’t heavy wetters.

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Quality: The diaper is well made overall and sturdy. I found two flaws. The wings aren’t exactly the same size (an error when the fabric was cut, I suppose). And even though the edges of the inserts are serged, there are a lot of uncut threads hanging off giving it the appearance of being frayed.

Other miscellaneous observations: Bamboo stains more easily than microfiber. If using this diaper for a newborn, try folding the insert down before stuffing in the pocket. Kawaii diapers are covered by a 60 day warranty which includes stitching, seams elastics, snaps and hook & loop closures and fabric.

Here are the prints, but some are harder to find in stock than others (namely the Pengins, Goat, Hippos and Green Doggies):

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In the US, you can find the Kawaii “Mom Label” bamboo pocket diapers at retailers like Sweetbottoms Baby, Diaper Safari and Nicki’s with FREE shipping.

In Canada, you can purchase Kawaii diapers directly from the manufacturer or at retailers like Lagoon Baby and the Cloth Diaper Source.

Giveaway winner will receive the Kawaii Bamboo Pocket Diaper in choice of in stock colors/prints. Open to US only.

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Comments

  1. OMG! There are penguins! Our nursery is penguins and it’s so hard to find them not all decked out in xmas gear. We love it.

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  2. Plaid Patchwork looks so cute! I would love to have some of these diapers in my stash. I like that Kawaii brand is known for being reliable AND affordable. The fit looks great!

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  4. Oh so hard to pick a favorite print! I’d have to go with Cashmere Goat, because it’s actually sheep and I love all things sheep!

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  9. I love the guitar print!!!! My husband is a guitarist so I’m always looking for a cute guitar print!!

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  13. I love all the cute prints they have. I have a kawaii diaper but this one is their cheaper one and its not so great. I hope this one is more high quality then the one I have. I love their inserts I have quite a few of them.

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  34. OMG the penguins!!! I love them!!! We have the sheep one…er I mean ‘cashmere goats’ 😛 and it’s such an awesome diaper! Love the organic! The strawberries, cameras, and red elephants are so dang cute too! AHHH!!!

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  35. I can see why some prints are harder to find- the penguins and the sheep (especially the little black sheep) are super cute!

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  38. I’ve always been nervous about cloth diapering overnight. Do you have any general recommendations? I think I’m also intimidated by the hefty price tag associated with the thicker overnight diapers. Thanks!

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    • What’s really nice is you can find nighttime solutions that aren’t expensive. Kawaii makes a Heavy Wetter pocket diaper that’s less than $12 and something as simple as a cover with a prefold and doubler can even work. While you’re finding a diaper that works all night, it might help to keep a waterproof pad under your baby for a few nights to save the sheets in case your tester diaper leaks. Here’s a post that’s all about night time diapering. ~ Anne

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  54. I love the penguin print, so cute! I like that these are bamboo, maybe if there was some hemp also it might be better for nighttime.

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  58. i have a few kawaii that i really actually like for budget diapers its nice to see more fiber options from them!

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  63. ELEPHANTS! Our nursery is in modern elephants. I love that diaper, and I have really been wanting to try Kawaii diapers!

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  64. Thank you for the review. Based on this, I think my 6 month old would do okay with these, but I don’t know about long term, when he gets older. The prints are cute, and I like the Guitar one. But the wings being a different size is a bit of a deterrent. :/ Still, it’d be worth a try. 🙂

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  71. My husband was just telling me that our kawaii diaper is his favorite and that we should get more for baby #2.

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  72. I love the Penguins and Cashmere Goats prints! I like the fit of the regular Kawaii & GNHW pocket diapers on my daughter and would love to try out the mom’s label bamboo!

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  77. definitely keeping my eyes on this brand!!! new to cloth diapering and your review makes me so excited to start!

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  83. I love the patterns on these diapers! Both my husband and I play guitar, and the guitar patterned one is adorable!! 🙂

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  89. I would love to have the Strawberry green field for my grandbaby for this summer. It would look so cute with her dresses.

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  100. I really love the Guitar print! I’ve been meaning to get my acoustic out of the closet and play for my newborn now that I don’t have a big belly in the way! 🙂

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  104. I love the guitar print and the penguin print. we have the elephant print n love it! they’re all really cute!

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  105. I really like that most of these are gender neutral prints! I think my favorite is the plaid patchwork, followed by the guitars.

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  113. My favorite print is Puppies on Red. Makes me want to get on rain boots and go stomp in puddles. Is that weird?

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  117. These are pretty cool diapers, I think we will have to try them especially at nap time!!!! I love the Hippo print!

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