Review: Monkey Doodlez Bamboo Doodlez AIO

Recently I've been trying to find a good overnight diapering solution for us as W consistently sleeps from about 8:00 at night to 7:00 in the morning. That is a long haul (not that I'm complaining) and when we were using our cloth at night, we were struggling with his clothes and swaddle being wet in the morning. After reading a number of Monkey Doodlez reviews, I started to think that it might be a solution for us!

There are a number of wonderful products offered in the Monkey Doodlez store including their Tuck and Go system, AIO diapers, Swim Diapers, Wet Bags, and other accessories. They are also a Canadian retailer of Rockin Green detergent. Talk about a wonderful variety of products!

Monkey Doodlez was kind enough to provide us with the opportunity to try a Bamboo Doodlez AIO with W. We received a Bamboo Doodlez in the Ocean Breeze color. We got a size medium based on W's weight. He is almost 20 pounds now and the medium's weight range is 14-28 pounds.

The first thing that I really like about this diaper is the color. I love that the inner is a contrasting color with the outer shell. It sets it apart from most of our diapers that have white inners. I also love how bright both colors are in comparison to many of my more pastel colored diapers. I will admit that it made me nervous to throw it into the wash with my other diapers so I washed it once on its own. There were no problems with the colors bleeding at all and I have washed it with my other diapers since then.

The second thing I noticed about the Bamboo Doodlez is the softness of the inner. According to the Monkey Doodlez website, the bamboo fibers are the reason for this as they are extremely soft and feel almost like silk. I can attest to the fact that this diaper has one of the softest inners in our stash. This is a diaper that I didn't mind having up against W's skin!

The microfleece in this diaper is made from blend of rayon made from bamboo and polyester which accounts for the softness and is supposed to be very durable. According to Monkey Doodlez the microfleece should not pill in the wash. We have not experienced any pilling and I will be interested in seeing how it holds up with more use in the future.

Since the Bamboo Doodlez is an AIO (all-in-one) the insert is sewn in. Inside this diaper is a layer of heavy weight cotton flannel and a multi layer cotton terry soaker pad. As with most AIOs, the dry time for this diaper was longer than a pocket but that is to be expected.

The size medium was the perfect size for W. With the hook and loop we were able to get a very good fit on his chubby little tummy and chunky thighs but there is still some room for him to grow into the diaper. I'm very fond of the hook and loop which is the Monkey Doodlez Doodlez tape. The goal of Doodlez tape is to hold securely while still being soft to the touch and it definitely accomplishes that goal.

As you can see, there is extra hook and loop in case you need to overlap the tabs. We do not have that problem but it's nice to have just in case you need it to get a better fit! I also like the laundry tabs as they have stuck very well every time the diaper has been washed.

Overall, we got a wonderful fit with this diaper. I like the way it fit around W's legs and at his waist. There was no gaping at his waist in the back and the legs did not leave any marks on his thighs. These are issues we have suffered from with other diapers but the Monkey Doodlez passed in both of these areas!

This diaper has been a very good daytime diaper for us and is very easy to use since it is a hook and loop AIO. It will definitely be good if it still fits in the fall when W goes to his childcare provider. It is easy on and easy off. That is one of the major perks of a hook and loop AIO -- just as easy as a disposable!

We have not tried out this diaper overnight as I originally intended because we used it during a nap one day and had a leak. I blame some of that on user error though because normally W only takes a 30 minute nap so I don't worry too much about changing him before he goes to sleep. On the day he was wearing this diaper for his nap, he ended up sleeping for an hour and a half! I think we would have been fine if he'd been put in the Bamboo Doodlez right before his nap. I do plan on trying it again though and I still really like this diaper!

Overall, the Bamboo Doodlez Medium AIO is a diaper that works for us! It fits well and stays on securely. It is also very trim which is something I can really appreciate. Finding pants that fit when W is in cloth can be a challenge especially with his chunky belly.

I recommend you stop by the Monkey Doodlez website and take a look around! You can also find them on Facebook!

For My Readers!
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Disclosure: I was sent a Bamboo Doodlez AIO to review by Monkey Doodlez. I was not compensated in any other way for this review and all opinions are my own. FormulaMom’s full disclosure can be found here.

Review: Seven Little Rabbits (Etsy)

This review brings me back to all the things I love about Etsy. I truly am enamoured, I will be completely honest about that fact. There is such creativity on Etsy and I am in awe. There are things being sold on Etsy that I never would have thought to make and they are so adorable!

One of my most recent finds was the bibdana by SevenLittleRabbits. When I came across these, I fell in love. I'm always looking for cute bibs, especially now that W is a drool machine and the bibdanas are so unique.

SevenLittleRabbits specializes in unique handmade accessories for babies and people with babies, with a focus on using vintage, upcycled or repurposed materials whenever possible. Chelsea also has another Etsy shop WhiteRabbit7 that features one of a kind accessories, original designs and vintage clothing for women. Everything she makes is so amazing! This is why I have to admit to how enamored I am by these amazing Etsy artists!

Chelsea of Seven Little Rabbits has bibdanas in a number of different prints including Garden Party, Glam Rock Pink, and Crossword Puzzle! She also makes a variety of adorable soft toys, diaper cases, and pacifier clip bibdanas!


The gentleman owl is one of my favorite of her soft toys!

Chelsea was kind enough to allow us to try out a bibdana. W received an Owls in the Apple Tree Bibdana. The backing fabric is red with white hearts and coordinates well while being more interesting than a solid colored fabric. The flannel owl fabric on the front is extremely soft and the bibdana washed up extremely well!

I was extremely excited to try the bibdana on W. I wanted to see if it would constantly end up on his left shoulder the way that his other bibs do. Unfortunately, it was a little too small for my chunk monkey. It fit around his neck but was tight and so we had to take it off after grabbing a modeling shot. This is not the first item to be snug on W. He is definitely a little chunk and things that look like that should fit just don't quite work!

Despite the hiccup of W being bit too chubby, I would recommend Chelsea of SevenLittleRabbits. She let me know that she is working on creating some bibdanas in larger sizes now which may solve W's troubles! Her shipping is quick and well-packaged. She is also very friendly and easy to communicate. Good customer service can be hard to find and Chelsea definitely has it down!

She has graciously offered free shipping to all of my readers and it can be combined with her current baby bibdana special! Buy 2 for $16 or Buy 3 for $24 (normally $10 each) and she will refund the difference via paypal within 24 hours. To receive free shipping, please use the code FMFS1.

If you're looking for an Etsy seller who is responsive and offers a wide assortment of her product, please stop by and visit Chelsea at SevenLittleRabbits or WhiteRabbit7. You can also find her on Facebook at WhiteRabbit7.

Disclosure: I was sent a bibdana to review by Seven Little Rabbits. I was not compensated in any other way for this review and all opinions are my own. FormulaMom’s full disclosure can be found here.