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Lil Helper Cloth Diapers Review and Giveaway

November 27, 2012 by Anne Marie 53 Comments

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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 smartly put together and made from more sustainable materials. 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.
Ok, here is the beautiful package that Mohammed sent me to review and try out with Samuel and Susanna. It included a green wet bag, a red Original one-size diaper, a blue Charcoal Bamboo one-size diaper, a 2-pack of unbleached cotton inserts/liners and 3 organic bamboo wipes:

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:

ORIGINAL: Outer layer is waterproof PUL and is lined inside with white microfleece – retail $19.95

ORGANIC BAMBOO: Outer layer is waterproof PUL and is lined inside with organic bamboo – retail $22.95

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:

ORIGINAL COTTON: pack of two includes one small and one large, made of unbleached cotton and micro terry, retail $7.95

ORIGINAL BAMBOO: pack of two includes one small and one large, made of organic bamboo and micro terry, retail $8.95

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

Unsnapped completely, the Original diaper fits perfectly on my 2-year-old, Samuel. It’s soft, trim and moves with the child.

And the blue Charcoal bamboo diaper on Susanna. The bamboo diaper is even softer; in fact, the waterproof PUL/bamboo blend on the outside feels almost like soft jersey. As nice as your favorite old t-shirt. It’s a really nice fabric and totally unique.

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 pack of 5 retails for 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 Go Good program.
  • Customer service is top notch and consistently highly rated. You might get a response in just a few hours. There’s a learning curve not just to cloth diapers, but also in trying a new brand/style, and Lil Helper is really on top of this.

* Shop for Lil Helpers *

You can start browsing and shopping right at the Lil Helper website
They have extended their Black Friday sale until November 30th.

That means you can buy 3 diapers GET 1 FREE and still have one more donated to charity!

Use promo code “blackfriday” at checkout
Shipping for purchases over $79 is always FREE for both Canadian and U.S. customers

* Enter to Win *

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About Anne Marie

I'm the creator of Zephyr Hill Blog, where families can find help with child rearing, homeschooling and hobby farming. Be sure to check out my huge database of cloth diaper reviews. There's also a shopping guide to help you find the best deals!

Comments

  1. Sam Herrmann says

    November 27, 2012 at 7:19 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Zephyr Hill says

      September 26, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      I’m so glad you found charcoal bamboo for your daughter’s sensitive skin! Thanks for sharing your success story, Sam! ~Anne

      Reply
  2. Gina Hilton says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    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.

    Reply
  3. Abbie Neary says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    I really like their charcoal bamboo diapers and their changeing pads.

    Reply
  4. Ranu Tanu says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    I would wish for the Charcoal Bamboo Insert

    Reply
  5. Keara B. says

    November 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I’d love to try the charcoal bamboo diapers and inserts for my heavy wetter!

    Reply
  6. Laura Hensley says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    I would love to try their charcoal bamboo diaper. It might even work at night for us.

    Reply
  7. Elle Knitts says

    November 27, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    Original Cotton 🙂

    Reply
  8. Brooke B. says

    November 27, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    I have been wanting to get one of their charcoal bamboo diapers for a long time! Love all their stuff!

    Reply
  9. anne perry says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    I’d love a zippered wetbag

    Reply
  10. Rheanna says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    I’ve always loved their washroom prints! So cute

    Reply
  11. Melissa French says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    I desperately want to try the charcoal bamboo diapers! The organic bamboo sound lovely too!

    Reply
  12. Carrie C says

    November 27, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    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!

    Reply
  13. jamie davis says

    November 28, 2012 at 12:25 am

    I like the charcoal bamboo diaper

    Reply
  14. Michelle Ali says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:10 am

    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.

    Reply
  15. Sianna Rose says

    November 28, 2012 at 10:38 am

    I’d love a charcoal bamboo diaper

    Reply
  16. Katie L says

    November 28, 2012 at 11:17 am

    charcoal bambooo cloth diaper

    Reply
  17. Amy Miller says

    November 28, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I really want the Charcoal Bamboo diaper in red

    Reply
  18. Ellen B. says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  19. Hannah Avery says

    November 28, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    The pink charcoal bamboo diaper looks great!

    Reply
  20. Jamie Howe says

    November 28, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    I’d love to try the charcoal bamboo diaper

    Reply
  21. Amanda Alvarado says

    November 28, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    I’d love one of the Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper! I love the charcoal color inside!

    Reply
  22. Christina CG says

    November 29, 2012 at 8:41 am

    I’d love to try that red original cotton!

    Reply
  23. KD says

    November 29, 2012 at 11:16 am

    bamboo wipes

    Reply
  24. Lauren H says

    November 29, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    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!

    Reply
  25. Christine M Tubbytelly says

    November 29, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    I would love the Bamboo crib mattress protector.

    Reply
  26. kim johnson says

    November 29, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    their Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper

    Reply
  27. katrina shoultz says

    November 30, 2012 at 7:36 am

    the charcoal bamboo diaper

    Reply
  28. Beth Rees says

    November 30, 2012 at 9:24 am

    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

    Reply
  29. Kristi Cartwright says

    November 30, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I’d love one of the Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diapers!

    Reply
  30. sarah says

    November 30, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    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

    Reply
  31. Kristen F says

    December 1, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Bamboo inserts!

    Reply
  32. trisha barnes says

    December 1, 2012 at 6:43 am

    Original cotton, in red.

    Reply
    • trisha barnes says

      December 1, 2012 at 6:45 am

      Sorry i thought my real name was on there… patricia anne barnes.

      Reply
  33. Bekah Kuczenski says

    December 1, 2012 at 9:23 am

    I would LOVE to add the Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper in pink to my stash 🙂

    Reply
  34. Olivia L says

    December 1, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I’d like to try their bamboo wipes.

    Reply
  35. Linda Romo says

    December 2, 2012 at 7:19 am

    Charcoal bamboo diaper

    Reply
  36. judi says

    December 2, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I would wish for a zipper wet bag in the purple color. Judith Martinez

    Reply
  37. Julie says

    December 2, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I’d love to try their Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper.

    Reply
  38. Alex Liz Robinson says

    December 3, 2012 at 7:31 am

    I like the organic bamboo wipes!

    Reply
  39. Stephanie says

    December 4, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    I’d love the wetbag!

    Reply
  40. Steffany says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I like the one size ladybug red diaper!

    Reply
  41. Steffany says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:03 am

    I also love bamboo and would like to try the diaper product!

    Reply
  42. Robin Jones says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:23 am

    I’d love one of their organic bamboo diapers.

    Reply
  43. Amy Menzies says

    December 5, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I would LOVE to try a Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper. The colours are great!

    Reply
  44. robin phillips-knotts says

    December 5, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Organic Bamboo Cloth in pink of course. http://www.lilhelper.ca/ai2-all-in-two-organic-bamboo-cloth-diaper-toronto-canada-diaper-cover/
    ty!

    Reply
  45. Britne says

    December 7, 2012 at 7:58 am

    Bamboo Mattress Protector

    Reply
  46. Britni Bradford says

    December 7, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Organic Bamboo changing mat

    Reply
  47. Jessica O says

    December 7, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I would love to try the Organic Bamboo Inserts, I have heard they are super absorbent!

    Reply
  48. Cathy says

    December 7, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    I’d add the Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper.

    Reply
  49. Sarah Jane says

    December 7, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    I’d love to try a Lil Helper wet bag.

    Reply
  50. S. Garfield says

    March 18, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    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!

    Reply

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