SoftBums is the husband and wife team of Sarah and Brian Van Bogart. Sarah Van Bogart, founder, co-owner, and designer for SoftBums, has been sewing and designing diapers for over 10 years. She brings her unique experience as a mother of four, La Leche League leader and even training as a midwife to her products. She works hard to provide the best products she possibly can, because she knows how frustrating it is to have a diaper that fits badly, leaks or wears out after just a few months.
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SoftBums Echo Shell diapers are the most unique diapers I have ever tried. What makes them so different? Slide2Size. Slide2Size is a genius way to make one diaper fit all, from six pounds to thirty five. How it works is simple, in the front of the diaper are elastics that you pull, when they get pulled it makes you diaper smaller. One complaint that I have heard a few times from other moms is that although the diaper fits the weight, their baby’s legs are either too big or too small for the leg holes and the baby isn’t comfortable or well protected. Slide2Size eliminates that common problem, insuring a perfect fit every time (which also means no leaks) and no red marks – ever.
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I really like this diaper, and for more reasons then the Slide2Size. Velcro enclosures make changes easy, but my main concern is with them wearing out. SoftBums Echo Shell’s closures are industrial strength and SoftBums claim that they won’t wear out. However, I still prefer the snaps. I feel that they are more secure and will make it harder for Carter to take off his diaper when that fun day comes. My husband’s favorite part? The fact that they don’t have to be stuffed. My husband refuses to un stuff the diapers when they need to go in the wet bag, it grosses him right out so I’m happy we have a diaper that he is comfortable working with (no excuse now!). I’m also loving how trim this diaper is (and yet, it still fits my preemie son). One thing I dislike about cloth diapering is how bulking the majority of the diapers are, it gives my son a funny looking bottom, but SoftBums is the trimmest diaper I have and it looks great on him.
The pods (inserts) I received are the new DryTouch Pods and a DryTouch MiniPod. These pods are made of four layers of microfiber and topped with microfleece. They’re simple to use, as there is no folding required, just snap in and it’s staying put. If you place the mini underneath the regular pod you make an even snugger fit for a newborn and have that much more protection. Perfect for overnight.
One of the best things about SoftBums Echo shell is that if you don’t want the DryTouch pod, you have options. SoftBums also offers Super Pods (up to six layers of protection) and Organic Bamboo Pods (all natural and trim). All Pods will fit any waterproof diaper shell, which is great so if you’re washing your Echo or Omni shell you can still have the benefits of the pods (80% less chance of getting a diaper rash compared to disposables).Â
SoftBums Echo shells come in a variety of fun colors for you to choose from. I chose chocolate because I thought it was neutral enough if we have another baby. However, if I had a girl it would be 100% Bubblegum. How cute are these colors?
For more information on the Echo Shell, or to learn about other SoftBums products please visit softbums.com.
Organic Bamboo Mini pods are made of three layers of organic bamboo fleece, which is a blend of organic bamboo and organic cotton fibers. They are the most comfortable, breathable and provide the best protection from rash.
Pail Liner WetBag is a must!!!
The Omni is larger than the Echo to accomodate prefolds, flats or fitteds laid inside.
They also sell hook & loop and elastic replacement kits, great for extending the life of your diapers!
The also carry the Planet Wise wet bag line. I love the prints these bags are available in.
They also carry Planet Wise Wet Bags.
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I’d love to try their pail liners!
I thought it was cool that you can fill the planetwise wet bags with water and squeeze and they won’t leak.
I love their wetbags, would love to try their pail liners
Elastic Replacement Kits so cool if you are planing to re-use on more than one child
I like the planet wise wetbags!
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They also carry wetbags in different colors and sizes! Very cute!
I need to get a few of the Planet Wise large and small wet bags.
how cool that they carry elastic replacement kits!!
i love the Omni which is like the Echo exceot it has a pocket
They also carry super cute Wet Bags. AND APLIX REPAIR KITS! I don’t think I have seen that on any other diaper website!
Organic Bamboo Mini pods are made of three layers of organic bamboo fleece, which is a blend of organic bamboo and organic cotton fibers. They are the most comfortable, breathable and provide the best protection from rash.
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I already use cloth diapers but would love to try these ones!
ttc and would love a stash!
LOVE their diapers!
Love that they carry planet wise wetbags
They also offer the popular Omni — same pod, but with the option of a pocket as well!
I love that they have the planet wise wetbags 🙂
I like the fact that carry replacement hook and loop kits along with replacement elastic kits to prolong the life of your diapers.
They carry PlanetWise wetbags.
The Dappi Pants are great!!
They also carry the Omni Diaper which can be used as a pocket diaper or an AI2 diaper… best of both worlds!
you can get an elastic replacement kit
Newborn drytouch boosters.
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SoftBums Omni Solo Pack
They carry the Planet Wise wet bags.
They sell hook and loop replacement kits – which I did not realize and will need to purchase pretty soon!
Their wet bags are nice!
The omni can be used as a pocket
I LOVE that they also offer elastic replacement kits at a very reasonable price.
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Their wetbags look great!
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I like the large wetbag.
pail liners
I did not realize that they have hook/loop and elastic replacement kits. That’s a great idea.
wet bag is awesome if you will travel with the baby 🙂
Well they sell bamboo pods, super pods, and they even have wet bags for all our needs
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They have bamboo or microfiber pods, and also the Omni which is a pocket diaper.
the omni is an AI2
Cindy B (on rc/fb) ~ they offer elastic and hook and loop replacement at nominal fee. Thanks for the great giveaway
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They also make the Omni all in 2 diaper!
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I love that they have options for natural fiber pods!
I would love to try the pail liner.
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I like that the Omni can be used so many ways. I don’t like to use pocket diapers all the time, but they’re nice to send along to church nursery etc.
They have a pail liner wet bag
The Omni has an optional pocket ans is bigger than the Echo.
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