Cloth Swim Diapers: 8 Options for Your Little Fish!

Whether you use cloth diapers and need a suitable diaper for the beach, or your municipal pool requires a cover over a disposable swim diaper, with one of these swim diapers your little one is sure to have the cutest bum in the water!

All swim diapers are generally constructed in similar ways. Most have 2-layer construction, elasticized legs and either a type of closure, or are pull-on style. Swim diapers are cute enough to be worn on their own, but can also be worn under a swimsuit to protect against accidents.

Below are 8 fun, functional, green options for swim diapers:

1. Bummis Swimmi ($12.75) – Made with a mesh lining for easy cleanups, and a coated interior nylon layer to keep in any messes, the Bummis Swimmi is a great option as a swim diaper. Swimmi comes in a variety of fun, unisex prints, has a widely adjustable hook and loop closure, and soft lycra bindings at the legs and back.
2. Gabby’s ($15.95 CDN) – A popular Canadian-made swim diaper, constructed with an outer layer of nylon Oxford and an inner layer of 100% cotton flannelette. Elastic at the legs and back and a hook and loop closure ensure a snug fit. A unique hook and loop belt-lock system prevents the diaper from accidentally opening. Gabby’s swim diapers also come in a pull-up option.
3. Mother-ease Swim Diaper ($14.95) – This swim diaper is constructed of a stretchy swimsuit-material outer and an elasticized “poop-catcher” inner. This unique design allows water to escape while keeping accidents securely contained for clean-up. Elasticized waist and leg bindings as well as adjustable plastic snaps round out this lightweight comfortable swim diaper. They are available in 6 fun, unisex prints.
4. Imse Vimse ($13.70) – Imse Vimse’s swim diaper is made of a nylon outer with a soft polyester lining. The legs and waist are wrapped in fold-over elastic to keep messes in, and the side snaps make changing easy.
5. i play ($10.99) – The i play swim diaper has a 3-layer design with a waterproof outer layer, an absorbent middle layer and a wicking inner layer. The i play swim diaper is pull-on style, with elastic around the waist and legs. While the i play swim diaper is designed to be worn alone, it can also be worn over a disposable.
6. Monkey Doodlez ($20) – Monkey Doodlez swim diapers are a pull-on style swim diaper with a two layer construction. The outer layer is available in a number of colors and fun animal appliqués, and the inner layer is soft polyester fabric for comfort. Water can move freely through the diaper, so little ones will never get weighed down, but messes are securely contained. The waist and legs are finished with soft fold-over elastic.
7. Bambino Mio ($16.95) – The Bambino Mio has a waterproof layer and a soft cotton lining that is next to baby’s skin. Elasticized, leak-proof legs and waist make this a trim-fitting pull-on swim diaper that is easy and convenient. It is not designed to go over a disposable diaper.
8. Kushies ($10.99) – Made with 100% lightweight, quick drying nylon, the Kushies swim diaper is a good basic option. Velcro closure with added drawstring for security, and gusseted legs keep messes where they belong. However, the kushies diaper does not have an inner liner, so it is perhaps best suited to add increased security to a disposable swim diaper.

This summer go green, and pick up one of these super-cute reusable swim diapers!

– Belinda, Staff Writer

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Kelly Preston Debuts Her Bump!

She’s staring to show! Kelly Preston debuted her baby bump this morning when she landed in South Africa.

Arriving on an airplane piloted by her husband John Travolta, the mom-to-be looked relaxed and happy while posing for a photo with her family.

John is a goodwill ambassador for Qantas Airlines, which sponsors the Australian Socceroos team.

He is scheduled to give a pep talk to the team before they play a Sunday match. The Travoltas will spend five days in the African nation watching the World Cup.

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7 Tips For Cruising With Kids

My husband and I have been ‘cruisers’ for more than 10 years. In that time we have had the pleasure of sailing on more than 14 boats with 5 cruiselines.

Even though I would consider us experienced, sailing with kids adds a different level of challenges.

From the planning, to the packing and the execution, every time we add another child to our family – each trip gets more difficult.

To help with this, here are some cruising travel tips I have learned:

1. Book Early. Years ago booking last minute was the thing to do. Now, many serious cruisers book a year or TWO in advance in order to secure the perfect cabin in the right location. Family cabins, larger suites and balconies go quick so if you are looking to stay in one of these rooms put a deposit down as soon as you choose your ship. The bonus to this is that most cruise centers don’t need the cruise to be paid in full until 90 days before the boat is scheduled to set sail. So if the price of the cruise comes down before you pay for the cruise in full you can have the travel company do a price adjustment for you. Additionally, watch for a deposit discount sales and 1 day sales on your boat to make sure that you are getting the best price.
2. Book a balcony. While cabins aboard any ship are small, they get that much smaller when you add a little adventurer and all of their gear. Having a balcony is nice as it adds a bit of extra space that we could use to keep the kids happy.
3. Arrive the day before! One thing we have learned form traveling with the kids is to take it easy. Flying all day and then starting a busy cruise can sometimes be too much for little ones. In the last few years we have arrived a day or two before the cruise is due to start in order to leave lots of time for air delays. This is also a nice way to unwind and relax before boarding the ship.
4. Even if you have 2 small children or a set of twins bring 2 single strollers. Narrow halls and doorways would have made it virtually impossible for us to get our double side-by-side through through the ship, into washrooms or through the lido restaurant.
5. If you are traveling with young children try to choose an itinerary with a couple days at sea. Getting off every day is somewhat tiring, which makes it hard to keep a sleep schedule. Our day at sea was great because we didn’t have to be anywhere we could just go at our own pace.
6. Pack snacks. Even though cruises are known for their huge selection of food choices, we found that having some pre-packaged stuff from home (goldfish, mini Doritos, craisons, pringles) made great beach snacks. It was also nice for the kids to have something to munch on while we were getting ready for dinner or to go out to a show. We also grabbed fruit and dry cereal from the buffet in the morning to snack on while at the beach as well.
7. Skip Ship Excursions. Unless you are looking to do something specialized like a trip to a close by island, swim with dolphins or snorkel/scuba dive an exclusive reef, organize your excursion when you get off the ship. Many local taxi drivers will be waiting once the ship docks to take you an island tour, to the beach or shopping. They can also tell you which beach is the best, safest or most calm on that day. While some islands have a pre-determined fare for each point of interest, others are still negotiable.

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