As a cloth diapering mamma, I love to try new diapers. Between our 2 boys, my husband and I have tried our fair share of diaps! As a store owner, I only sell products that I myself have tested, and love! Each parent has their own preference when it comes to cloth diapering. Some simply want what is cheapest- others want was is most convenient, and some lean toward the “cute” factor.
At Nature Bums, choosing Canadian made products is very important to us! And, thankfully, there are some amazing Canadian Diapers! Did you know that Baby Kangas, Sugarpeas, Bummis, Monkey Doodlez and AMP (Annia Marie Padorie) are all Canadian companies? What a fabulous opportunity to support these businesses. For the few products that are not made in Canada, we have made certain that they have been manufactured under fair labor conditions. I know this is a bit of a tangent- but, this is the first feature in what I am calling the “Oh Canada!” series. Here you will find my personal reviews of some of these fabulous Canadian products. First up is the AMP One Size Duo Diaper.
I have tried many One-Size Diapers- and have often found that a “One Size” can sometimes leave you in the in-between phase (baby is too large for the smallest setting, to small for the next size up.) I will say that I have been pleasantly surprised with the AMP! It really is a “One Size” fits all. The feedback from our customers has been amazing, and their One Size Diaper Kit really does get you started with CD’s for an AMAZING price!
What I love about this diaper:
- fits from 7-38 lbs
- can be used as a pocket diaper or an AI2 (all-in-two)
- SUPER soft PUL (waterproof exterior)
- with multiple snaps, it is very adjustable for all shapes and sizes of babies!
- has a waist and hip snap, so no “droop”
- the elastics are super stretchy, and keep inserts in place when used as a cover
- comes in a ton of colors- lots of pinks, brights, pastels, boy and gender neutral options!
- elastic casing doesn’t leave red marks, but provides amazing fit!
- Has elastic on both the back and the front (around the tummy- so inserts can’t sneak out)
I decided to put this diaper to the test- and paired it with a triple layer hemp insert for my heavy wetting 9 month old. He always wears a fleece or wool cover at night, and we haven’t had a lot of success with just a regular pocket diaper. Bring in the AMP!- we have never had a leak with him being in this diap for 12hrs over night. My boy still nurses all throughout the night, and I honestly could not believe it! The super soft fleece allows you to stuff the AMP OS as a pocket diaper, so baby is not uncomfortable from the wet insert. His insert will be sopping by morning, but he isn’t even bothered because of the fleece.
I also really love that at 23 lbs, my 10 mth old son is on the medium setting. My boy is chunky! In our other One-Size diapers he is already into the largest setting.
For a One-Size, this diaper is very affordable- because it can be used as a pocket, or as a diaper cover! Which means you need fewer shells. It can be used with the AMP hemp or bamboo inserts, but also works well with prefolds- and even provides a nice fit over fitted diapers.
If you are already using a 2 part system, I would recommend investing in this shell for night time, day trips, or as a One-Size option that will grow with your baby well into Toddlerhood. If you are starting out fresh, I would suggest 2 of the One Size Kits. Our small microfiber inserts or small prefolds work really well for new babies. The Hemp inserts that come with the kits are a bit bulky for a teeny newborn, however- if you do get some small inserts or prefolds, these can also be used in the future as doublers.
I will honestly say, this is one of the first diapers I have found that I really feel doesn’t need any improving! It seems to work great for boys or girls, thin or chunky babies! My husband has never been a huge fan of snaps- so he doesn’t love doing this diaper up on our wriggly boy- but, that is pretty much the only negative feedback I can give. Along with that, I will say that baby G has pulled off several of our older velcro tab diapers- but has never gotten snaps open!
I hope that was helpful, and that you check back for some more”Oh Canada” features!
If you are interested to see more photos, or to learn more about how the AMP One Size Duo works- visit our website or Shop AMP products at Nature Bums!
