Snappiable Fitted Comparisons

It’s no secret that snappiable fitteds are my new love.  For those who aren’t in the know, snappiable fitteds are diapers that are one-size fitteds that do not have snaps to close them.  You either use a Snappi or pins to close the diaper.  This allows you to get a much better fit on your baby and I believe helps the diaper fit your baby longer too!

In this exercise, I’m comparing BSRB (Bagshot Row Bamboo) Ultimate Fit, scuttlebutts one-size snappiable fitteds, and Sticky Peas’ NRSS (No Roll Simply Sticky).  There are many others out there, but these three are generally considered the leaders of the pack and are a good representation of what options are out there since all three have different doubler systems. And I thought it would be very helpful to show pictures of all these diapers (and even a comparison against a Goodmama fitted diaper for reference’s sake) side by side and a couple of action shots as well.  I want to send out big thanks to Sara of Twee Baby for letting me use her pics.  This saved me a lot of time and angst and since her pictures were great to begin with, why not use them?  Sara, you (and your woolies!) rock!

First, each diaper’s description from their website (minus Goodmama, since I’m going to assume you know all about them already):

NRSS:

What does NRSS stand for? “No Roll Simply Sticky”. I converted my prefolds into prefitted style diapers. For a lot of babies these will be one size diapers. Mamas have been able to have their little ones use these from as small as 10lbs and up. They have a 18″ rise and the waist and thighs are flexible just as a prefold would be.

Outer Layer:     Decorative Knit

Middle Layer:    Organic Bamboo Terry

Inside Layer:     Organic Bamboo Velour and/or Cotton Velour

Soaker:             Zorb in between 2 layers of Organic Bamboo French Terry topped with a layer of OBV or CV. A second soaker made of two layers of OBCF is attached to the back of the main soaker.  Wool backed fleece doubler is included so that you can adjust the absorbency to fit your baby’s needs.

Sizes:

Newborn: coming soon
Regular: 18” rise
X-Large: 19.5” rise, longer wings.

BSRB:

As with each of my other fitteds, the Bagshot Row Bamboo Ultimate Fit is fully adjustable by folding down the rise, which is 18″ at it’s highest.

It is constructed from two absorbent layers of bamboo/organic cotton fleece with an outer layer of boutique cotton knit that is perfect for use with a snappi or pins. The difference, however is in the wings and the new doubler system.

The Bagshot Row Bamboo Ultimate Fit has more narrow front and back wings, so there is no need to fold them to prevent wing droop on older babies! Just lay the fitted beneath your little one, adjust the rise according to your needs, snappi/pin and you’re done!

The new doublers system is perfect for those who require lots of absorbency, but want to cut down on the bulk.

Each Ultimate Fit includes:

Not one, but TWO full sized two layer bamboo/organic cotton fleece doublers that have been serged together in a quick dry style for your convenience.

The snap is now hidden between the layers of these two doublers for your baby’s added comfort. The full sized doublers are generous enough in length to allow for folding in half or even into thirds for maximum absorbency!

If that is not enough bamboo for you, an extra two layer bamboo/organic cotton contoured doubler is also included so you can place it where you need the most extra absorbency!

When each of the full sized doublers are folded in half, your fitted will provide you with a total of 12 layers of amazingly soft and absorbent bamboo!

You would think that a fitted with that much absorbency would be bulky, but not this fitted.

Why sacrifice the absorbency that you need most for a trim fit, when you can have both?

Luxurious and absorbent organic bamboo + a trim and trendy design = The Bagshot Row Bamboo Ultimate Fit!

scuttlebutts:

Diaper Features:

* A gorgeous hand-made, turned & top stitched snappiable, pinnable fitted.

* Diaper body is made of:

Outer: Cotton Knit printed fabric
Hidden Core: Organic Bamboo Fleece
Inner Layer: Organic Bamboo Fleece or Organice Bamboo Velour or Cotton Velour (she does all three!)

* Snap in tri-fold soaker is one layer of bamboo fleece & one layer of cotton velour for a total of 9 thirsty layers when folded in place.
* New! Now includes a matching 3 layer doubler.
* Soaker unfolds in the wash ensuring easy & complete cleansing as well as super quick drying time. Embellished with the signature scuttlebutts heart on the underside.
* No confusing snaps or messy velcro.
* Diaper can be pinned, snappied, or just held in place by a snug cover.
* This diaper is s-t-r-e-t-c-h-y with long wings so it’s easy to get a nice, snug & totally customizable fit whether baby is 8 lbs or 28 lbs, a skinny minny or a chub-a-wub!
* Elasticized legs and back help contain messes
* Absorbent!
* Since these fit until at least 35ish lbs (and quite possibly longer) there’s no need for constant sizing up; these easily fit from birth to about 24 months which means less money spent on new diapers.

Easy, uncomplicated, user friendly, earth friendly, plus luxuriously soft and fabulously fashionable! This diaper is no doubt going to create a scuttlebutt at your next play date!

* Each order will come with usage instructions including washing tips. I also cloth diaper my kiddos so if you’re having a problem, chances are I’ve been there & can offer some advice. You’re always welcome to email me with questions. I love talking cloth!
* This is a fitted diaper, which requires a cover.
* Hand made in a smoke-free, dog friendly home.

Here are all four: Goodmama, NRSS, BSRB and Scuttlebutts, side by side:

As you can see, they’re all similar but have subtle differences.  They are all turned and topstitched, unlike the Goodmama on the far left, which prevents any chafing and rashes your baby may get from the serged edges.  And, as I mentioned before, they all lack snaps.  This is a good thing because not only can you get a better fit with a Snappi, your baby isn’t going to have any reaction to exposed snaps against their skin (my daughter has and it’s not pretty!).  The scuttlebutts and the NRSS both have a longer rise than the BSRB and the GM.

Here they are on the inside:

Here is where the differences really show!  The GM has an OBV inner (some of their fitteds now have cotton velour inners as well) and a snap in soaker with two “petals”, each backed with organic bamboo fleece.  The NRSS (next on the right) also has a snap in soaker with “petals”.  Their inner is also composed of OBV, but the organic bamboo terry on the soaker is turned “smooth” side out and there is a material called “Zorb” sandwiched in between.  Included is a organic bamboo fleece doubler to go between the petals that is backed with wool interlock.  The BSRB is all organic bamboo fleece inside, turned smooth side out.  The soaker snaps in via 1 snap and is long and thin (often referred to as a “snake” soaker) with two strips.  The advantage here is that you can fold these strips however you see fit and to match your baby’s absorbancy needs.  A OBF doubler that is contoured in shape is included for you to use where you see fit.  Lastly, on the right, we have the scuttlebutts.  The inner can be either OBV, OBV or cotton velour.  The soaker here is a “trifold” soaker that snaps into the back with two snaps.  You fold it into thirds and place the doubler where you see fit (I usually tuck it inside the soaker).  The soaker is topped with whichever inner fabric is used and backed with OBF.

In my experience, the least effective is the Goodmama diaper.  The OBV is very soft and silky and it is very absorbent.  But the OBV loses it’s silkiness after a while and though the diaper has considerable bulk from all of it’s layers, it is often hard to contain leaks through the wetzone with this diaper.  With a cover on, it isn’t a problem.  But when going coverless as we often do at home, it would be nicer if they “lasted”  bit longer.  The other three work incredibly well with perhaps the edge going to the BSRB.  The ability to fold the soaker so you have the absorption where you need it the most is extremly effective.  I don’t think my daughter has leaked out of a BSRB yet!  And their nighttime diaper (which is a whole ‘nother post unto itself!) is so unbelievably thirsty that after a 10 hour night, my daughter has yet to leak through all the layers of soaker.  Yes, I check!   All three diapers work very well at containing mess and leaks though and are definitely nap-worthy in this house!  The back elastic on the BSRB leaves a little to be desired as I could see explosive newborn poo’s perhaps escaping it’s confines, but the rest have very tight back elastic that will contain just about anything that comes it’s way.   I love the wool backed doubler on the NRSS and the whole soaker just feels very well made and of high quality.  On the scuttlebutts, I love the print backed doubler and the little heart detail she sews to the inside of each of her soakers.

On the baby, each snappiable fitted diaper is super trim!  Here is a Goodmama on the bum:

Adorable, yes, but a little bulky on the bum.

Here is a BSRB on the bum:

Much trimmer!

And the scuttlebutts:

Also very trim!

I don’t have an action shot for the NRSS but I can assure you that it is very similar to the scuttlebutts.  A little more bulk in the back from the soaker but not as much as the GM.

I hope this gives you a good idea of what to expect from these diapers.  If I had to pick a favorite, I would say scuttlebutts.  It’s the perfect combination of cute design, lovely WAHM, great customer service, affordability and effectiveness.  Then again, I also simply adore Joyce and BSRB.  I can guarantee if you try one of these diapers you won’t be disappointed.  If you’ve been turned off by snaps and serging on fitted diapers before, then look no further.  These diapers are the answer!

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