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Finding clothes to fit over cloth diapers can be so annoying!

When I first started cloth diapering in 2005, my 15 month old son went from wearing super trim sposies to bulky prefolds and proraps.  His clothes didn’t fit the same.

When #3 came along I had a very hard time finding clothes to fit her!  Paisley was a big baby and toddler.  She has shorter legs and her diapers always seemed way fluffier on her which made for an awkward fit for clothes.  If I bought bigger for the waist and butt they were super long.  Needless to say, she wore a lot of stretchy leggings.

Sterling is long and skinny and cloth diapers usually fit him trim (because they are set on the smallest settings even at almost 2!), therefore, finding clothes to fit him is more a problem with his build than the diapers.

It can be very frustrating to pick out the perfect outfit only to go home and try it on your child and it doesn’t fit.

One mom decided she was going to create a solution to this problem.  The solution was Green Gamboni.  The creator, Anne Loarie, lives in California with her husband and daughter.  Here is a portion of her story…

Years ago, on the beautiful Mendocino Coast of California, some good Italian folks (including members of my family) discovered a wonderful mushroom known to many as porcini (or little pigs). Thinking that the delightful mushrooms looked more like chubby legs than little pigs, they aptly coined them gamboni (big legs). I love the mushroom. I love chubby little legs. And, well, I love to say the word. Gamboni. Gamboni. Gamboni.

And like all mamas, I wanted to do what I thought was best for my brewing babe. I opted for cloth diapers. Less demanding on the environment and softer on the bum, cloth was what I wanted! Months later I discovered that there was a problem with fit. Most pants that I came across simply would not accommodate the bulk of the cloth! Frustrated, I started fantasizing about jeans- CUTE jeans- that would keep my little munchkin’s bum warm and adorable…just like she deserved.

I am now proud to offer to you exactly the jean that I tried, unsuccessfully, to find for her. I hope you like them. I would love feedback and pictures of your adorable little babes exploring the world in their very own pair of Green Gamboni!

I’ve been using Green Gamboni jeans for a few weeks now and, well, it’s actually a funny story…  Every time (seriously) that Sterling wears his Gamboni jeans he renders them unwearable either by pee, poop or an entire meal smashed to it.  I’m not sure why this happens.

But, at least I know that Green Gamboni jeans are toddler proof and can be washed a million times and still look new!

One of the things I love most about Green Gamboni jeans is the stretchiness. With 2% stretch added to the 98% organic cotton your child won’t feel restricted in their normal playtime activity.

Why don’t jeans fit over cloth diapers?

The problem with jeans you buy in the store is the rise.  Most just don’t cover the diaper, leaving half baby’s bottom showing.  Green Gamboni jeans have plenty of rise to cover the cloth diaper and sit comfortably at the waist.

It brings me extreme joy to help spread the word about businesses started by a mom trying to make a difference in the lives of others while trying to support her family.  Anne would like to bless one of my readers with a pair of Green Gamboni jeans!!

If you would like to enter follow these steps… and make sure you leave SEPARATE comments if you want more than one entry ;)

** You must be an email subscriber of All About Cloth Diapers to be qualified to win.  In the sidebar is a place where you can enter your name and email if you aren’t already a subscriber.**

  1. Visit http://greengamboni.com and mention something you like or learned about Anne’s products.
  2. Like Green Gamboni on Facebook
  3. Follow Green Gamboni blog
  4. Follow Green Gamboni on Twitter
  5. Share this giveaway on your blog or forum.
  6. Tweet: Win #clothdiapers friendly organic @green_gamboni jeans from @autumnbeck of All About Cloth Diapers! http://bit.ly/ik7OGd

Contest will end Wednesday February 9, 2011 @ 12pm.  I will choose a winner shortly after the contest ends via random number selector.  Contest is open to US and Canada  residents.

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Comments

  2. Gail C says

    Love the look of these! New baby is due this month and I ready to pick up some cloth friendly clothes already!!

  5. Rebecca Orr says

    I really like the Candy Cap jeans too. They are so cute. I really like that they are US made. Thanks for the chance! bekki1820cb at gmail dot com

  10. Rosalie Danek says

    I have looked at these jeans before and I love how they are made in the US, from organic materials, and the green stitching is a nice touch, don’t you think? Makes them stand out right from the start!

  11. Nicole Phillips says

    I learned that it’s the rise that makes regular jeans not fit well until I went to her site. I also like that the pocket flaps are sewn down so the pockets don’t get a distorted after laundering. :-)

  16. Amanda says

    love the look and cut of the jeans, and excited to see a pair of jeans that fit over my daughter’s cloth diapers!

  17. Alison says

    I’ve been lurking for a while, but I was thinking about the Green Gamboni jeans today and how badly I want to buy some! Then I found this post. I finally subscribed, and if I don’t win I’ll take the plunge and buy some GG jeans :) Thanks for the review Autumn.

  21. elizabeth says

    I think I am following GG’s blog – not 100% sure!! (as eliz_lind)

    eliz_lind at yahoo dot ca

  22. elizabeth says

    I really like the greencycling idea especially if you aren’t planning on more kids.

    eliz_lind at yahoo dot ca

  28. Stephanie G says

    I’m an email subscriber. I love their greencycling program to save 5% off your next pair of jeans.

  38. Andrea says

    I love that you can send your lightly used pairs back for repurchase and get a discount on new purchases!

  46. Keller says

    What a fabulous idea for a baby product! I love them – especially the Slippery Jacks with the green stitching.

  47. Sarah G says

    I love the style options, especially the two with flaps over the back pockets. So cute! Thanks for the chance to win!

  50. Joanna says

    i was so excited to see this……jeans that fit over cloth diapers. I love that they are so cute and they are gender neutral, i can buy for my daughter and able to keep them for my next one, girl or boy. :)

  59. Audrey says

    I liked that there were a variety of styles to choose from. Also that she does the greencycling to trade in your used pair for a bigger size at a discount.

  60. Jessica says

    I cannot believe that I am reading this blog post today…when I have literally exhausted ALL local kids’ clothing stores for some cute, CLOTH DIAPER FRIENDLY jeans for my 3 month old. Even when I go a size up, they just don’t fit! I will be getting a pair of Anne’s jeans whether I win them or not! I really like that there are different style options…I can’t even find ONE pair of CD friendly jeans…and now I have to make a choice! WhooHoo!

  62. Kate says

    I love that the Hedgehog jeans are made specifically for babes who are still spending a lot of time on the ground! Yay for reinforced knees.

  67. Melissa says

    I’m an email subscriber of All About Cloth Diapers, and I LOVE that Green Gamboni’s fit over fluffy bottoms!

  72. Laura says

    At the Green Gamboni website, I love the idea of “greencycling.” It is a very smart idea. :)

  76. Kim Wiebe says

    I like that they have room for a fluffy bum (of course) and I love that they have some stretch to them for easy movement!

  80. Dixie says

    I really like that the jeans allow a young child the freedom to move around with a fluffy diaper on!

  85. Julie Fox says

    I learned that her company will *recycle* lighty worn jeans and
    Make them available to resale. What a great idea.

  88. Rachael says

    Here’s my first entry: I love the recycle program and the chance to buy a used pair of pants. I rarely buy clothes new and am reluctant to do so for my baby.

  89. Teri says

    I just visited the Green Gamboni website and bought a pair of jeans for my dearest friend’s daughter and i liked it on Facebook.

  91. Stephanie says

    Just became a fan on Facebook. I love the idea of the jeans. She makes a very good point on her website about the prices. Even though it’s a little more than I usually spend on my dd’s clothes, (about twice as much for jeans) I do have to agree with what she writes.

  94. sherah says

    I really like that she offers different style options. All cute! But I think my fave is the Candy Cap!

  95. Anna Grady says

    Just liked Green Gamboni on Facebook! What a brilliant idea — can’t wait to try a pair!

  106. saph @ frugal wife blog says

    I learned you can return your baby’s outgrown used jeans and get a 5% discount on a new pair

  113. Robyn says

    I like everything that I see about Green Gamboni, but the thing I like most it that they are a member of the RDA!

  117. Ricki says

    I love your blog. It is so useful to have all of your review. I’m not due until March, but I plan on Cloth diapering and I will definetly be looking into these jeans. I love that they are also organic!

  123. Jennifer says

    This is an awesome entry. Since our baby isn’t here yet, I didn’t even know this would be a problem. They aren’t even that expensive, either.

    How cute! :)

  124. Erin says

    I love the fact that these jeans are made in the US and the mushroom on the bottom of the leg are adorable!

  125. Tully says

    I also am tired of sweatpants. Don’t get me wrong, sweatpants are great. But putting my baby in Jeans every so often would be nice! I really want the Candy Cap. I just started following the Green Gamboni blog. She has a great idea, and I am all about organic products made in the USA!

  132. Stephanie says

    I’m excited to check these out. Since switching to cloth diapers, it has been hard to find jeans to fit my dd. I have been putting her in fleece pants and leggings for the most part since we switched over. How great to have Jeans that fit!

  133. Denise says

    I like them on Facebook.

    I love the reinforced knee of the Hedgehog style and the Slippery Jacks are super cute! Love them!

  139. Jenny says

    I love how green gamboni encourages recycling used children’s cloths by offering a discount on a new pair if you return your old pair!

  142. Elizabeth Craig says

    I really like the idea of gamboni jeans that will actually fit properly. Their greencycling program is a great idea as well!

  145. Emily D says

    I love the idea of the reinforced knee on the hedgehog, but I think the Candy Cap are the cutest!

  147. Brit says

    These jeans are super adorable and I would love for my son to be able to wear some cute jeans. I love the green stitching and the fact that they fit over cloth diapers. Unfortunately they are very expensive. I don’t even spend that much on my own jeans and I’m not going to grow out of them in a couple months. So I’m hoping I win a pair because I sure can’t afford to buy any.

  149. Michelle says

    I learned from the GG website that you can return lightly used jeans (that your LO has outgrown) for a 5% discount!

  150. Michelle says

    Don’t have a blog myself, but I posted something on the only forum I have… on my FB page!

  155. Erin says

    I love that you can trade in old ones for new ones what a great idea! We live in SC and there is nothing like this around here for cloth diapers! My daughter was easy she could just wear a dress with babylegs but my son is hard to dress nothing fits!

  156. Sarah Woodard says

    So excited about the Green Gamboni contest. I normally don’t enter things figuring I’ll never win, but this one I just had to give it a shot. My 5 month old boy is such a big kid and can’t seem to fit into anything. We love cloth diapering (and thanks for the Kawaii diaper suggestion – our new fave!!), but the pants problem (especially jeans) is making us a bit nuts. I want my kid to be able to wear something other than sleepers!! These jeans are the perfect solution! Thanks for letting us know about this company. I like that it is a small, family-run business, too.

  160. Alison Holmes says

    I love these jeans! They are super cute and soft – perfect for wearing in carseats and just to roll and play. I ordered a pair of them after you mentioned them in a previous blog and I am so sad every time I have to put them in the laundry. I have the Slippery Jack style and they have been great for my 8 month old.

  170. Jane Smith says

    Oh enter me for these! I love the name Slippery Jack for a style. There’s got to be a story there!

  171. Liz says

    Yay! I “Like” Green Gamboni on facebook (Can you tell I’m really excited about this giveaway?)

  172. Liz says

    Just went to the Green Gamboni Website- so glad to see a company that is using responsible materials and practices!

  173. Liz says

    So exciting! We only have one pair of jeans that will work with cloth diapers, but they are WAY too long. We’re a California casual family and not having a pair of sweet jeans to put my little dude in is killing me! Thanks for the great find!

  176. Maritza says

    I visited greengamboni.com and liked knowing that the rise is higher than regular jeans and that they are a bit stretchy because I have had a heck of a time finding decent jeans for my girl who uses cloth.

  180. Melissa says

    I LOVE the idea of the greencycling program. The regularly priced gamboni jeans are just out of my price range. But I sure would love to own a pair of these for my little cloth diapered angel!

  188. Tiffany Seale says

    oh, and yes I am an email subscriber! I love getting my sunday night emails from you, Autumn!

  191. Sarah Hull says

    I learned that Green Gamboni jeans are made in the USA! I also like that you can return lightly used jeans after your little one outgrows their pair and in return you get a 5% discount off of your next pair of new GG jeans!

  192. Sara botello says

    I am hoping to win these jeans! Would love for my little girl to have some jeans that fit! Have done all I can do from the above list:)!

  193. Melanie Johnson says

    I love the Coccora jeans! I also like the Greencycling program where I can return the old ones and get some toward new ones!

  204. Katie Mortensen says

    I love that they are organic, made in the usa AND you can return your used ones for others to buy!

  207. Tiffany Seale says

    I can’t figure out how to “follow the blog” on wordpress. I did post a comment, though. I read a few blogs and am very anxious to be a repeat reader!

  209. Tiffany Seale says

    I visited the Green Gamboni page and I like that there is a “greencycle” for a discount program! That is a great incentive for customers to recycle their kids clothing!

  216. Michelle M. says

    I love the Candy Cap. This is such a great idea! I’ve found it much easier to clothe my daughter because she can wear skirts and dresses, but dressing the boys has been much more difficult. I usually just put them in larger sized pants and then folder the legs up.