iPlay Swim Diaper Review

Hi, guys!

I thought I would start my review series with the iPlay swim diaper, which seems to be the most loved by all parents and kids out there.

iPlay has over 15 years of experience making, testing and improving swim diapers so there is no need to say that they know their work pretty well.

The most popular iplay swim diaper is the plain white one.

  • It has a row of snaps on the side that makes taking on and off the diaper easy, quick and without annoying the child.
  • The inside fabric is surprisingly soft against the tender baby skin.
  • The diaper has a thick cloth strip for absorption and a mesh liner so it doesn’t stick.

When ordering the iplay swim diaper you must pay attention to the sizes as they don’t match the standart Amazon sizing.

Here is the iPlay swim diaper sizing chart

Small -  6 months     10-18lbs
Medium -  12 months    18-22lbs
Large -  18 months    22-25lbs
X-Large -  24 Months   25-30lbs
3T -   3 Years      30-38 lbs
4T- 4 Years       38-46 lbs

The fabric of the iplay swim diapers is treated with UPF 50+ to provide sun protection so you don’t have to worry about your baby getting a sun burn.

As I already mentioned the most popular is the white iplay swimming diaper but they still offer a few cute color options for both girls and boys. You can get FREE shipping on most of them.

If you have more than one child I guess it’s best to order the white one as it will go well on both little girls and boys.

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iPlay Swim Diaper Review

The iplay swim diaper costs around $10 so it is a really great investment. Think about the price of the disposable swim diapers – iplay is such a money saver.

Iplay swim diapers wash easily in the washing machine and as other cloth diapers take a little longer to dry.

You can use them when you go to your local pool (some pools even require that all babies wear the iplay swim diaper), you can use them when you go to the beach or for swimming in fresh water.

Remember to put the swim diaper on right before the baby goes in the water because it won’t hold pee. Surprisingly most parents hope that swim diapeers will hold both liquids and solids but it is really impossible, because the diaper will soak up in water and will bring the baby down. But they DO HOLD POO and you may rest assured that your baby won’t cause a mess in the water.

Some parents wish the iplay swim diaper had straps on both sides almost impossible to get the poopy diapers off without a bit of a mess, but others say the one side strips work fine for them.

Another reason to invest in the iplay swim diapers is that they are eco friendly.
When you think about it your kid won’t stay in the water more than 40-50 minutes a time and after every splash you need to change a disposable diaper and throw it away. So a day at the pool could result in a quite big diaper pile.

For those of us who are cloth diapering – you may want to use a pocket diaper without the insert and it should do the work as they are absorbent and do not soak wet.

As a conclusion I’d say you can’t go wrong with the iplay swim diaper. It has good design, fits well and does the work. If you have plans for the approaching summer you better hurry and order them from Amazon before they ran out of stock.

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A Wet Bag – Essential, Easy, Eco

The Wet Bag Is Your Secret Weapon To Be A Super Mom This Summer

A wet bags is a must have if you are going to the pool or to the beach. No more mess in your diaper bag, in your stroller or in your car. Nothing will get wet if you keep the wet swim diapers and swimsuits in your wet bag. A small wet bag will hold several soiled diapers keeping your diaper bag clean and odor-free.

As always you can choose from a huge variety of fabrics and colors, even sizes.

And caring for a wet bag couldn’t be easier – just put it in the washing machine with the rest of the diapers.

A wet bag can serve million purposes – you can put anything in it that you want to keep separate from other stuff – soiled diapers, wet clothes, swimsuits, dirty shoes, used spoons, even food.

Wet bags are great because you can use them many times, over and over again. No more plastic bags all over the house.

Get yourself a beautiful wet bag and you are ready to hit the road.

The customers’ favorite no doubt is

Kushies “On the Go” Wet Bag – 2 Pack – Large

I use these for cloth diapering. I searched and searched for a wet bag that didn’t cost a ton and even considered making my own before I found these. They are a good size to stick in my diaper bag for a day out and I’ve used them to hold wet clothes as well as substitutes when my big wet bag from the bedroom is in the wash. They never leak, they never stink and they are cute!
As a new-to-cloth-diapering mom, I wasn’t sure how much it wold hold based on the dimensions, but I was pleased to find out that they hold about 3 AIOs, and several more AI2s!
I love them, I would recommend them (even if you don’t cloth diaper) and I will be ordering more!

Great product for a great price

I bought these because they were the cheapest option, and I have been just thrilled with them!!!

They are very lightweight and fold up really tiny, so they barely take up any room in the diaper bag. I can fit about 3 used full-size prefolds per bag, which is usually plenty, though I always carry an extra just in case. They’ve contained messes and smells just fine. And, they’re cute!

I throw them in the wash with my diapers, which makes the whole process SO easy. I used to use plastic bags. These wet bags not only save money and are better for the environment, but they are more convenient too.
Eco-friendly and versatile, even for non-mommies

These bags are so practical! I’m not a parent, and I use mine for my swimsuit and wet clothes at the gym, rather than wasting the plastic bags the gym provides. I can fit a bathing suit, shorts, T-shirt, and mesh shower pouf into the bag. They completely contain the moisture and wash up beautifully. The green patterned bags are cuter than the Amazon picture – more vibrant greens! The price is exceptionally low for such a great product! Every family should have several of these, for diapers and more!

Wet Happened wet bag

Created for fashionable moms, Wet Happened? TM wet bags are perfect for all those times you need to separate wet items. Easily folded and stored in any diaper bag, this is one item you will wonder what you ever did without. The Wet Happened? TM wet bags will grow with your child; from diapers through potty training, have a fashionable and stylish way to store wet items.

Love this wetbag! It’s so much more stylish than other wet bags I own and works great (if not better!) for our dirty diapers.

this bag seems to be big enough for a couple of wet cloth diapers. I think later I will use it also for wet swimsuits or other wet clothes items. It is well put together and it doesn’t leak. The color is very vibrant, it is very pretty.

Bummis Fabulous Medium Blue Wet Bag

The Bummis fabulous wetbags are chic, convenient and very colorful! Double seamed on 3 sides, these bags are designed and constructed to be durable and absolutely leak resistant. Use them for anything wet diapers, bum wipes, swimsuits, cosmetics, travel bag, etc. The small and medium Fabulous Wet Bags have a snap-able handle for strollers and a zipper for odor control. Turn inside out for proper washing. Wash and dry with your cloth diapers at normal temperatures in washer and dryer. Please avoid fabric softeners, chlorine bleach, or any other whitening agents. The Fabulous Wet Bags are made with fabrics and components that are all sourced in North America and are guaranteed lead, phthalate and BPA free. Our lovely minimalist packaging is environmentally friendly , made of chlorine free recycled fibers. Medium bag is 14 X 15 inches

Planet Wise Wet Diaper Bag


Planet Wise wet bags feature innovative leak free seaming to keep the wet in, and the dry out. Reusable wet bags from Planet Wise Inc feature a patent pending method of sealing the seams to prevent wet bags from wicking, sweating, or leaking. Even if you fill this wet bag with water and squeeze, Planet Wise wet bags stay dry! Planet Wise wet bags are versatile enough to use to store or carry cloth diapers, swimwear, gym clothing, a change of shoes, makeup and so much more. Modern designer fabric covers the outer layer of Planet Wise wet bags, making anything wet, soiled or messy look fashionably chic from the outside. Coordinating inner waterproof material and locking zipper are 100% PVC and lead free. Large bags have color coordinating snap handles.

Mommy’s Touch Wet Bag

great bag!
Great simple bag for storage of wet items- cloth diapers, swimsuits, clothes, etc. (fabric outside- plastic inside). Handy to have in your diaper bag.

Love them and want more

These are fantastic! Nothing ever leaks through, they help contain odors, and you can fit alot of diapers in them! We went away last weekend and fit 2 days worth of diapers in 1 bag. I bought two, but wish I had bought more. They’re easy to wash just turn them inside out and throw them in with the diapers, the colors didn’t bleed and none of my stitching came out.

Simple design, but a must have for cloth diaper users….

I bought this to put my daughter’s wet and dirty diapers in while we were out of the house. Now, I use all the time – at home or on the road. It contains the diaper odor well, doesn’t leak and keeps the diapers together until they’re ready for washing. I just throw the bag in the wash with the diapers to keep it smelling fresh. I love this product!

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Swim Diaper – Your Baby Can’t Go Without It This Summer

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babies love water

We can see the summer coming and start dreaming of swimming in the water and playing with the kids in the pool. Recently most public pools made it mandatory for non-potty trained kids to wear swim diapers or swim nappies.

So we as parents now have a chance to take our babies to the pool and enjoy the experience while we know our babies are protected and you won’t get embarrassed by a poo accident in the water. The reason why pool staff wants every baby to wear a swimming diaper is simple and clear – if an accident happens the pool has to close so the water can be treated properly. It is expensive, it takes time – a day usually, and it may turn away people from that pool for some time if accidents happen frequently. In addition many germs go in the water when a baby has b.m. (particularly e. coli which is highly contagious and dangerous).

So what is a swim diaper and why you can’t put a regular diaper on your baby to go in the water?

Swim diapers are made to contain solids and prevent leakage when a baby has b.m. in the water. Note they do not absorb urine as a regular diaper does – you don’t want your baby to get to the pool bottom because his diaper has soaked with water.

You can choose to use disposable swim diapers or reusable swim diapers. Any type has its advantages and drawbacks. My advice is to read carefully this article so you know what are the pros and cons to using disposable and reusable swim diapers.

First let’s take a look at with the disposable swimming diaper option.

As the name presumes these are nappies that should be thrown away after every use. You should never use a disposable swim diaper for a second time even if your baby didn’t go into the water.

Disposables don’t have to be cleaned after use and if an accident happens you can easily clean up the mess. They are a bit expensive but if you only plan occasional visits to the local pool I think they are a good option.

What we don’t like about them is that they are sold in large packs and are heavy to carry and take a lot of room.

If your child is not used to wear nappies watch out as they could easily remove a disposable diaper by ripping the sides.

Alternative to the disposables you have the reusable swim diapers. Yes, you guessed right – you can use them many times, buy once use them the entire summer season and then comes the second baby in turn.

Some of them are adjustable which makes them really fit nice to your baby’s shape. Our advice is to choose a diaper that is easily taken off when full without making a mess around.

Reusables come in a great variety of bright colors and different patterns so you can choose what you like best.

They are a great option because you can use them many times but don’t forget you need to wash them carefully after every use. They can be worn as pants or if you prefer you can put them under the baby swimming suit. You can even decide to choose the children’s swimsuit with built in reusable swim diaper.

Washable swim diapers  are light weighted and take very little room in your bag.

Another point to consider is how old is your kid because toddlers don’t like to be seen as babies with nappies and that is why they prefer the reusable option which looks more like adult swim pants.

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Reusable Swim Diapers – Save The Day, The Pool and The Earth

Going to the pool with little kids is fun until someone sees a poo floating in the water. The worst scenario takes place when one of your babies is the hero. Keep everyone happy by putting your baby in a swim diaper. Read on to find pros and cons about the disposable and the reusable swim diapers.

Save The Earth With Reusable Swim diapers

Save The Earth With Reusable Swim diapers

I myself have found a way to go greener this summer – I have already bought my boys reusable swim diapers. They are so cute I can’t wait to put them on the kids.

Actually swim diapers have been around for some years now. You can choose to use the disposable ones or the reusable swim diapers.

As a green mom the reusable swimming diapers are a great alternative for me and my kids. I hate the thought of tossing several swim diapers every day. Plus they are so expensive and you have to buy a large pack that takes a lot of space.
I love reusables. They are so cute, so bright summer colored.

I am sure you are tired of hearing that a baby uses thousands of diapers before he is fully potty trained and that diapers take sooo long to degrade. I’m just gonna make the simplest maths comparing disposable and reusable swim diapers. I’ve made these calculations for myself and my kids so results may vary for you.

2 kids 2-3 year old – 4 reusables–4*$15 = $60

for the whole season so if you choose the disposables and go to the pool 3 times a week it makes 12 times a month, 36 times for 3 months *2 =72 diapers at least because your kids may have an accident in the water and you would have to change the soiled diaper. You will need at least 7 packs for which you need to pay more than $100.

Or if you are going on a family vacation for 2 weeks, 14 days suggest you put 2 diapers, one in the morning and a second in the afternoon that makes at least 56 diapers.
$18 for 10 diapers means you have to buy 6 packs for $102.
And if you decide to incidentally go to the local pool you will need more swim diapers so you will have to buy another pack for $18.

Ok I think that’s enough on the money side of your dilemma.
Let’s look at the other aspects of cloth diapering.

Reusable swim diapers need more care – how hard do you think it is to dump the solid waste in the toilet and toss the diaper in your wet bag until you go home and run the laundry? You could rinse the reusable diaper in a sink but it’s not necessary.

Using reusable swim diapers is not sanitary – oh, boy, when was the last time when you sterilized your underpants? Washable diapers need to be clean and you get them to be clean by just laundering them with hot water and drying them either in the dryer or outside in the sun. This is enough to make a diaper clean and ready to be used.

Washing reusable swim diapers means higher consumption of water and electricity. Wait, we are talking 2-3 diapers max, you are not going to need an extra load for these. Just throw them in the machine with the other clothes and towels. They need very little room.

Reusable swim diapers do not guarantee leakage. Neither do the disposables. You could find it on any pack of sposies that they don’t guarantee any possible leakage. It is up to you to choose an appropriate size and style of the reusable swim diaper that will snug fit your baby’s body. You need to check frequently if there is anything in the diaper. And you have to watch your baby in the water so if you suspect he had bowel movements you can take him out ASAP.

Keep in mind that when dealing with incompletely potty-trained toddlers you may find it hard to make them wear a baby diaper again. Here come the reusable swim diapers that look just like adult swim wear and your kid won’t rip it off the minute you turn your back.

With this post hopefully I made you think more about how you can go greener in an easy way, showing your kids and the others that every choice matters.

Don’t forget to have fun :)

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Swim diaper FAQ

 

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How to choose the best swim diaper?

Here are the criteria that the best swim diaper should meet:

  • It has to be easy to use – you should try it on your baby to see if it is easy to pull up and down.
  • It has to be practical – this means that a great diaper is one that is adjustable and fit for at least a few months. The tricky part with swimming diapers is taking them off when they are soiled so the best ones will allow you to do this without making a mess (for example some diapers have Velcro tabs on the side)
  • Does it absorb well enough – the swim diaper should have soft insider layer with good absorption and elastic outer rim that would prevent any embarrassing accidents in the pool.
  • Is it comfortable – the diaper should be made of soft and tender material that won’t irritate the delicate baby skin.

You can choose a blue boy swim diaper or a purple girl swim diaper or whatever color you prefer – the variety is great.

What about cloth swim diapers?

Cloth swim diapers is the other name for reusable or washable swim diapers – you can clean and wash them after each time at the pool and use them as long as they fit your baby.

Why should I put my baby in swim diapers?

The diapers that are made specifically for wearing under water are designed in a way that lets your baby splash into the water without the diaper soaking up and put your baby in risk of drowning. They do not fall apart as a regular disposable when put in water so they will not clog the pool filter.

Swim diapers are not supposed to absorb liquids, their job is to contain solid waste so the pool remains clean and safe.

Does my baby need a swim diaper cover?

It depends on the type of swimming diaper you will buy – some require a cover and others do not. What a swim diaper cover is supposed to do? It covers unattractive swim diapers and it helps prevent leakage and bacteria spread.

Do they guarantee non leakage?

Sorry but the answer is no. Even though diapers or swim pants do hold in feces, they are not leak proof and can still contaminate the pool water. But there are some additional precautions you could make to be sure the risk for your baby and the other swimmers is reduced to a minimum.

What steps can I do to be sure my baby is protected in the water and is not potentially dangerous for the other swimmers?

  • Never take your baby at the pool if you suspect they have diarrhea.
  • Check swim diapers frequently.
  • Make frequent trips to the toilet so your baby could do their job there
  • Don’t change the diapers around the pool and always wash your hands carefully after each change.

Remember “Do not expect swim pants to prevent the transmission of diseases.” So make sure your baby doesn’t drink pool water as they could get sick.

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