My thanks to Lil Helper for sending a diaper package in exchange for a review!
Lil Helper cloth diapers were designed to help families save time and money. Owners
Mohammed and Nader are former aerospace engineers who, in my opinion, have put their skills to use in a very unique way by designing the Lil Helper system. It’s super smart and sustainable. Every Lil Helper diaper is a one-size AI2 (all-in-two). That means:
- The pieces are interchangeable so you can diaper just the way you like. The different inserts will snap into any of their brightly colored outer shells.
- You can re-use the shells if only the inserts get soiled or wet. Simply snap in a fresh one.
- You can adjust the size from birth to potty training and save tons of money.
- You can customize the absorbency by using one insert, or two.
- You (or your husband) will never have to stuff diapers or pull yukky/wet inserts out of pockets.
A closer look at the Original (red) and Charcoal Bamboo (blue) opened up:
Here are the three options you have when buying Lil Helper diapers:
1. Original – Outer layer is waterproof PUL and is lined inside with white microfleece – retail $19.95
2. Organic Bamboo – Outer layer is waterproof PUL and is lined inside with organic bamboo – retail $22.95
3. Charcoal Bamboo – Outer layer is a waterproof PUL/bamboo blend and is lined inside with organic charcoal bamboo – retail $24.95
And as mentioned above, you can use any of their inserts with these three different diapers. Inserts include:
1. Original Cotton – pack of two includes one small and one large, made of unbleached cotton and micro terry, retail $7.95
2. Original Bamboo – pack of two includes one small and one large, made of organic bamboo and micro terry, retail $8.95
3. Charcoal Bamboo – pack of two includes one small and one large, made of super thirsty charcoal bamboo and micro terry, retail $9.95 – these inserts just might become your overnight solution
Here’s the red Original on Samuel. I love this cherry red color! (It looks really cute on Susanna, too). And the diaper is soft, trim, absorbent and adorable. As an engineer might say, we’re definitely firing on all cylinders here.
I don’t unsnap the inserts when I wash the diapers. They can be washed together and this really makes cleaning up a breeze. It also means you can pull the diaper out of the dryer and put it right back on baby again because the inserts are already attached. Little shortcuts like that mean a great deal to me. As most of you know, I have a lot on my plate these days with homeschooling, blogging, housekeeping and incubating baby #7, who is due to arrive in 6 weeks. (And if Samuel doesn’t potty train in that time, we’ll have three in cloth – ackk!!).
My favorite Lil Helper diaper of the two we tried is the Charcoal Bamboo with either the gray inserts or the organic bamboo inserts. The gray liners feel just like fleece and are very soft and cozy. Bonus: the gray color hides stains really well.
I found that the cotton liners that were included with the Original diaper bunched up a bit after washing; the bamboo ones stayed nice and flat. After contacting Lil Helper about this, Mohammed assured me it was a known issue and that it was being addressed in the next batch of liners to be produced. Already they are remedying this by pre-washing their cotton and bamboo liners to eliminate the shrinking/bunching. And the new liners in production don’t bunch at all. Excellent news!I like our Lil Helper wet bag a lot, too. It holds about 3 dirty diapers, so we use it for car trips and errands. The hanging loop is a nice feature and the bag is double-stitched to guard against leaks. A bigger zipper pull to grab onto would be a nice perk, but the way it’s designed now is certainly functional.
And finally, the bamboo wipes! They are a generous 8×8 size. One layer is microfiber and the other is bamboo terry. This makes for a very soft, plush wipe. In fact, they are so squishy and such a nice size that I’ve been using them as washcloths for Susanna in the bath tub. A 5-pack retails for $11.95.
Not like you would need more reasons to look Lil Helper diapers up, but I thought I would mention:
- They are giving back. For every 3 diapers you purchase, Lil Helper donates a brand new diaper to a needy Canadian family through their Baby Do Good program.
- Every customer is a VIP. Yes, even if you just have questions and aren’t even ready to buy. Mohammed is super prompt, completely down-to-earth and up front, and will sometimes get back with you in just a few hours. Service is HUGE to me. I will definitely pay more for a diaper if it comes with super star customer service, 24/7 support and a no-hassle return policy (yes, they have that, too).
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I have tried almost every diaper out there. Flats and I didn’t get along, and AIO’s just took too long to dry. I found pockets worked the best for us, and you can find some that are inexpensive. I absolutely LOVE these diapers, and the organic/charcoal bamboo are the ONLY ones I can use on my daughter. She has extremely sensitive skin, and was always breaking out in rashes from synthetic cloth diapers and any disposable diapers. I worked with Mohammed in getting mine, and he is a super great guy! Since using the Lil Helper diapers, her rash is gone! They are super absorbant, and super cute! I love their colors, and the t-shirt like outer material is awesome. I only have 6 of them, so I am constantly washing them. I could sure use a few more! If your child has issues with rashes, I definitely recommend trying the organic/charcoal bamboo diapers!
I’m so glad you found charcoal bamboo for your daughter’s sensitive skin! Thanks for sharing your success story, Sam! ~Anne
I love Lil Helper products. I have a variety of their different types of diapers and their wipes. The wipes are the best cloth wipes I have ever used. As for the diapers, the organic charcoal bamboo is my favorite. So soft and super easy to use.
I really like their charcoal bamboo diapers and their changeing pads.
I would wish for the Charcoal Bamboo Insert
I’d love to try the charcoal bamboo diapers and inserts for my heavy wetter!
I would love to try their charcoal bamboo diaper. It might even work at night for us.
Original Cotton 🙂
I have been wanting to get one of their charcoal bamboo diapers for a long time! Love all their stuff!
I’d love a zippered wetbag
I’ve always loved their washroom prints! So cute
I desperately want to try the charcoal bamboo diapers! The organic bamboo sound lovely too!
I would love a Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper. I really like the blue and green colors. I love how Lil Helper gives away 1 diaper for every 3 diapers sold, to a family in need!
I like the charcoal bamboo diaper
Of course I am always looking for new diapers to try but right now I am in desperate need of a wet bag and I’d love one of their drawstring bags.
I’d love a charcoal bamboo diaper
charcoal bambooo cloth diaper
I really want the Charcoal Bamboo diaper in red
I would love to try one of the charcoal bamboo diapers! Or maybe one in every color- they are GORGEOUS colors! I have never tried an AI2 and am very curious. Maybe I’ll put these on my Christmas list! 🙂 Also, the cloth wipes sound wonderful!!
The pink charcoal bamboo diaper looks great!
I’d love to try the charcoal bamboo diaper
I’d love one of the Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper! I love the charcoal color inside!
I’d love to try that red original cotton!
bamboo wipes
I’d love to add some more charcoal bamboo diapers to our stash. My daughter happily filled hers this morning on its first wear, after not pooping for 3 days 🙂 No leaks!
I would love the Bamboo crib mattress protector.
their Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper
the charcoal bamboo diaper
I have really been wanting to try their charcoal bamboo diapers. I have heard wonderful things about their products, but haven’t been able to try any yet. Thank you for the chance
I’d love one of the Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diapers!
charcoal bamboo diaper..ive never seen one with the grey inside and I like that better than the white. id really like to have one of those
Bamboo inserts!
Original cotton, in red.
Sorry i thought my real name was on there… patricia anne barnes.
I would LOVE to add the Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper in pink to my stash 🙂
I’d like to try their bamboo wipes.
Charcoal bamboo diaper
I would wish for a zipper wet bag in the purple color. Judith Martinez
I’d love to try their Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper.
I like the organic bamboo wipes!
I’d love the wetbag!
I like the one size ladybug red diaper!
I also love bamboo and would like to try the diaper product!
I’d love one of their organic bamboo diapers.
I would LOVE to try a Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper. The colours are great!
Organic Bamboo Cloth in pink of course. http://www.lilhelper.ca/ai2-all-in-two-organic-bamboo-cloth-diaper-toronto-canada-diaper-cover/
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Bamboo Mattress Protector
Organic Bamboo changing mat
I would love to try the Organic Bamboo Inserts, I have heard they are super absorbent!
I’d add the Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper.
I’d love to try a Lil Helper wet bag.
I would like to thank you for the really thorough review – been curious about Lil Helper for a while and it’s nice to read about your experiences. From the photos, it looks like they fit really well!