CoCaLo "Perfect Bum" Review

As I wrote before, I'm trying out the whole cloth diaper thing. When I first started cloth diapering, I only knew of the old Gerber white cloth & pin setup. I had no idea that cloth diapering these days was so easy (or in some cases - fashionable). With so many brands out there, I knew I wanted to try several to get a feel for which one would be best for me.

Since BabiesRUs is close enough that I can pop in pretty frequently, I decided to make the first of my cloth diaper purchases there the CoCaLo "Perfect Bum" bundle. I picked up the for $17.98. They had a wide variety of styles to choose from which come in three different sizes. The sets come with a small t-shirt, the diaper cover, an insert, and a liner. It is worth noting that these are being discontinued at BabiesRUs, so if you want a great deal, call around to your local ones to see if they are offering them at a low price. As of 10/16/13, these were marked down to $7.98 from the original price of $29.99. If you can find them in a store near you, stock up!


Here is a picture of my little one in the shirt, although unfortunately grandma saved her from a poopy diaper before I could get a picture of her wearing it as a set.

Overall, I like the diaper for it's convenience, but I'm put off by the lack of tightness in the elasticity. The design is cute, and I love how well the insert and liner wick the moisture away, but it just isn't enough for me to forgive the occasional sudden wet spot on my shirt or pants - or worse, a friend's shirt or pants! Maybe if my baby's legs were a bit chubbier during the trial run of this brand, it would have held up a bit better.

If you do a market comparison, the price I paid for this diaper is a bit cheaper than some others, but it is still a bit costly from a penny-pincher's point of view. And because this diaper doesn't grow with the child (as some other adjustable ones do), I just can't justify buying a bunch of these. I think that this is one of those diapers that I loved having one of (for those moments when I wanted to feel like I was "in-style") but for everyday humdrum around the house, I preferred cheap & sturdy.

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this post, and as always, my opinions are purely my own.