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Another Great WAHM Hybrid Fitted Cloth Diaper…Review of Kissing Blake

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There is just something so cute, unique and …well…fluffy about WAHM (work at home mom) fitteds. Kissing Blake is no exception. I was pretty excited to see the cute prints they sent to me to review. I can say that I’m still excited about them even after all this time using them.

This small business is truly a family affair. Both Leah and Derrick (who have five children) work together to put out their quality products. I give them major props. I love my husband, but if we had to work together like that, we might not fare so well.

Kissing Blake is pretty new to the cloth diaper scene. But don’t let that fool you. They exploded onto the market with their made to order in stock one size hybrid fitteds (there are so many prints that you’ll have a hard time picking which to get first). They have since added overnight and newborn fitteds!

Kissing Blake cover

Also, just saying, Kissing Blake’s custom embroidery is rockin! I don’t personally own one, but I have seen one in person….they are really cool. Join their chat group to learn more!

I received two fitteds from Kissing Blake to review, however all views and opinions expressed here are honest and true.

First, I just want to explain what the heck a hybrid fitted is for those who don’t know. A fitted diaper has a hidden body layer of poly fleece, sandwiched between the outer print and the inner velour. This layer of poly fleece helps the diaper to be more effective and while not waterproof, is highly water resistant. You will still need a cover (wool, fleece or PUl) to make it 100% waterproof.

The first diaper I received was a daytime one size hybrid fitted. These are labeled to fit from 8-35 pounds by using a fold down rise. Sophia is just shy of 30 pounds and is almost 27 months old. The rise, while not super high on her is certainly high enough that she could still use these at least a few months more.

Per Kissing Blake’s website, this fitted is made of:

“top soaker is topped with coordinating cotton velour, and has 2 layers of SHOBF (Super Heavy Organic Bamboo Fleece, 500 GSM). The bottom (smaller) soaker has three layers of (SHOBF).  There is a total of 6 layers of soaking action, 5 total layers of (SHOBF) and one layer of CV (Cotton Velour). These can be folded over creating 12 absorbent layers.”

The second diaper was a one size hybrid overnight fitted. The overnight fitted has three layers of poly fleece to help keep wetness in and also an additional soaker to add absorbency (three soakers total).

Inside Kissing Blake

Here are the specs for the overnight hybrid fitted:

“The Extended/Night has 3 soakers. Each soaker has 3 layers. The top layer is minky and 2 layers SHOBF, middle has 3 layers of SHOBF and the bottom layer has 2 layers of SHOBF with the bottom layer being matching polyester fleece. For a total of 7 layers of SHOBF, the bottom soaker doesn’t have snaps so you can place it where you need the most absorbency.”

Both hybrid fitteds were soft and squishy out of the package. I found them to be well made of high quality materials. They arrive pre-washed, so you can throw them straight on the bum. Just remember that they won’t reach full absorbency until they are fully prepped, usually around 4-6 washes.

After using these for almost three months, I am still happy with them. I don’t use too many fitteds during the day right now. But I can say Kissing Blake’s hybrid fitted is super absorbent, wears and washes well and is a good fit for my toddler. I can’t speak to how it would fit on a smaller baby, because I don’t have one to try it on…yet, lol.

The overnight hybrid fitted is a GREAT option for any heavy wetters out there. My kid pees a ton at night and these took it in stride. The whole outer pat of the fitted wasn’t even wet in the morning. That’s a good 12 + hours for Sophia, so that is saying a lot. I actually found that I liked this better at night than my Sustainablebabyish Organic Bamboo Fitteds (Sbish OBF). Two reasons for this, one is that Sbish OBF’s tend to get a little crunchy after a while. This stayed soft even after multiple washes. Second, the three layers of poly fleece kept moisture in better.

I usually throw a lanolized Woollybottoms upcycled soaker  or Wild Coconut Wear wool soaker over these making them a bulletproof day, nap or night diaper.

A few other cute prints from Kissing Blake.
A few other cute prints from Kissing Blake.

Kissing Blake has a lot going for them. In addition to always adding to their available prints they are also adding new items to their product line-up. If you are a fan of WAHM products, it’s worth checking them out!

Kissing Blake is generously sponsoring a giveaway for All About Cloth Diapers readers. The winner will have a choice of either a Black or Yellow “DRAGON” daytime custom embroidery hybrid fitted cloth diaper. FYI…it is glow in the dark. How cool! Please use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Good Luck!

Win one of these!
Win one of these!

This has ended. Congrats Jennifer H.

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Comments

  1. Jamie Lawrence says

    I love Kissing Blake Diapers! My daughter has very sensitive skin and was not able to wear PUL or TPU. I tried other hybrid fitteds but, the absorbency wasn’t enough. I was at my wits end. I almost gave up cloth when she was 5 months old, then we found Kissing Blake diapers! My daughter can wear a Kissing Blake diaper for 2-3 hours with no leaks! I will always give rave reviews, because Kissing Blake keeps us on our cloth journey.

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  4. C Gaile Jenkins says

    Very nice site, love all the information and would live to try your diapers – I think they would be excellent to take to Ethiopia for the orphans in orphanages!

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  26. Della Johnson says

    My favorite was a custom that I had seen on the Kissing Blake page with an embroidered horse and feathers. I *need* that diaper! On the website though, my favorite is the Autism Awareness diaper. Our youngest son, 6 years old, is on the spectrum and just received his official diagnosis this past spring. Autism is near and dear to our hearts in our family.

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  29. Sibyl Sheffey Lilly says

    I love the “after the storm there is a rainbow of hope….here I am” diaper!! I’ve been eyeing it. We are expecting our rainbow boy in March. His big brother Aj was stillborn 9/18/2013 at 32 weeks.

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  33. KaitWK says

    I love so many of them! But definitely jack n friends, Arabian nights and the glow in the dark dragon!! OMG! Also my husband loves all the movies those prints are inspired by so that’s awesome!

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  50. Kaitlin L. says

    So many cute prints, oh my gosh! It’s so hard to choose. I have been dying for an Alice in Wonderland diaper though so I really like the Checker Wonderland print.

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  105. Liz says

    Too many to choose!! The after the storm and playfull elephant and magnificent dragon and .. Lol you get the idea ! Love them

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  108. Chrissy says

    There are so many cute prints. I think my fav was the “you are my sunshine”. Although I really liked “cactus kitty” too! Market that one to Ju-Ju-Be & Tokidoki fans and you will sale a ton :-)

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  114. Amy Smith Homhouane says

    I’m really loving the glow in the dark batman diaper. But its a toss up between that and the boondocks saints!

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  116. Heather ann says

    Although not an everyday print, I loved seeing the Boondocks Saint option. My hubby would get such a kick out of that if I handed baby over to him for a diaper change and he saw that on the bum.

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  132. Samantha R. says

    I love the geisha girl embroidered one but then I love anything that reminds me of japan I also really liked the mosaic sun one! They have such super cute diapers!

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  136. Lauren M says

    Wow, I love too many of them to pick a favorite! I like the forest animals, love birds, and the black dragon (and a bunch of others!).

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  148. Marlete Ledford says

    All these prints are making me nerd out!! Doctor Who, Batman, Nightmare Before Christmas…it’s like a nerdy CD heaven!!

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