Honest Diaper Results Are In. . .

Since our oldest, The Princess, was born we've been a "Huggies Family".  Huggies diapers rarely leaked and their wipes were always the thickest.  Right before Hammie was born I tried cloth diapering with The Princess to see if it was something I wanted to do with Hammie.

I wish I could tell you I am a Eco-friendly, healthy eating mom and that's why I wanted to cloth diaper, but really it was to save money.  I chose the brand G diapers which were really cute and looked comfortable.  I tried them for one day with The Princess.  That's how long I lasted. ONE DAY.  I decided on that day, when I had a giant baby belly and I was hovering over the toilet scrubbing out a diaper liner (with a toddler running around unsupervised while I scrubbed the liner), that this was NOT for me.  On top of it, the snaps on the cloth diapers left marks on The Princess and by the time I calculated all different size sets I would have to buy throughout the years that it was not really a money saver for us.  (since I am not that mom to use the cloth diapers I buy for burp rags and pin them on- Bless you if you are that mom!)  Not to mention the laundry!  I can't keep up with our normal laundry!  So back to Huggies it was!

Yes, Huggies rarely leaked and their wipes were thick, but they also left nasty gel (supposedly safe) on my kids' skin when it got to wet.  If you look at the Huggies box their is no list of ingredients.  If you check the Huggies website they list their choice of ingredients and write "among others".   This does not sit well with me.


After having Hammie I found The Honest Company and found that even on our budget I could afford their bath products for my girls, but I still didn't think I could swing the diapers.  One day I started thinking about how careful we are about what we feed our girls and what we put on their sensitive skin.  Why would I be so careful about all of that and still diaper my baby with chemicals next to her sensitive skin?  I decided to order the trial set from Honest.  I was going to get 7 diapers and 10 wipes for the cost of shipping, but I had some trouble adding it for just the shipping so I emailed Honest and they sent them out for Free!  Awesome customer service!

When we put the first one on, it seemed just like putting a Huggies diaper on.  The wipes are even thicker than Huggies, if you can believe that!  They are a great size and feels like you are using a damp cloth.  We are now on our second Diaper Bundle and loving them!  I'm not the only one noticing a difference, hubby was changing a diaper the other day and said, "You have to check this out.  Feel how heavy this diaper is.  If it had been Huggies it would have leaked for sure!"  If your husband notices a difference then there IS a difference!

Now for the cost, one monthly bundle is $79.95 and it lasts us a little over a month.  You can also add on three extra items a month and get 25% off each item. (great if you want to stock up on wipes or healing balm).  For us, we grocery shop twice a month.  I have a budget of $220 for each grocery trip and this has always included diapers and whatever home supplies we need (not just food).  If we needed diapers during that trip that was that much less I had to spend on our other necessities.  With Honest, I put aside $40 from each grocery trip and there is my bundle money.  And I am not noticing any difference with the rest of my shopping!  Occasionally I could get Huggies on sale and save a few dollars, but overall I would rather spend those few dollars and have a list of ingredients on my diaper bag!  This means we basically spend $22.50 per person, per week. . . and we eat mostly organic. . . it can be done!

About Honest Diapers directly from their website:

• Plant-based (PLA) inner & outer layers — gentle on your baby's bottom
• Non-toxic, sustainably harvested pulp processed without chlorine or harsh chemical bleaches
• Natural citrus & chlorophyll odor-inhibitors
• Bio-based wheat/corn blend in super-absorbent core — less sodium polyacrylate
• Cute, stylized designs for girls & boys — yes, diapers can be fun!
• Comfy-stretch side panels & soft, refastenable tabs for perfect fit & wigglability!
• Securely fitting moisture barrier cuffs prevent leakage & blowouts — fewer accidents, less laundry!
• Simply pure — NO risky fragrances, lotions, or latex
• Gentle, safe, and non-irritating for the most sensitive skin

Honestly Free Of chlorine processing, latex, lotions, fragrances, common allergens, phthalates, optical brighteners, PVC, heavy metals, organotins (MBT, DBT, TBT) & harsh petrochemical additives

We hereby confirm this to the best of our knowledge based on information from our raw material suppliers & manufacturer

Ingredients list from the diaper bag:

Chlorine-Free Fluff (paper from certified sustainably managed forest- no optical brighteners), Bio-core (wheat/corn starch blended with sap), Plant-based Pla (in outer layer, inner layer, & moisture barrier layer), Non-toxic adhesives (in seams & joints), polymer spandex and polyurethane (in fastening system & leg/waist elastic) & ink (no heavy metals).

For every purchase, Honest donates diapers to children in poverty.  No animal testing or by-products.

I am very happy with almost all of our Honest products and I feel good about diapering my little one.  If there happen to be any more family members in the future I will make it a priority to do Honest diapering from the start!  

We also tried out the Honest reusable swim diaper (also great for potty training I hear).  It seemed to do the job. . . and looked cute doing it!  

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