Zbaby prefitteds/wrap testers - final update - WAHM Info & Product Testing

mrscakes · 03-31-2009, 01:04 PM

Update 5/4 - If you have participated as a tester and have not left feedback through my online form, please do so by Friday, 5/8. That will be the deadline to receive the coupon code for 15% off your next Zbaby order

I won't be offering anymore testers here, but do plan to stock the prefitteds and fleece wraps in my HC soon. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks again to all the mamas who helped test!

Update 4/19 - The latest testers are done! I'll be shipping them tomorrow.

The link to the questionnaire is below, and thank you to all who have completed it so far

I will be getting a coupon code to everyone who completed it when I get back from my trip (week of 4/27). At that point I'll decide if I'm doing any new testers as well.
And thanks for the action shots so far - these babies are too cute!!

Update 4/16 - First, I've updated the Round 2 list at the very bottom of this post. I've included totals including shipping with DC. PP goes to ezfoldsclothdiapers@gmail.com - I accept both funded and CC with no fees, but PLMK if you'll be sending an echeck. If you pay by tomorrow, I will sew them this weekend and ship on Monday before I leave town.

Next, I'd like to clarify a couple of things that have come up in the tester feedback:
- I meant for the wrap to be used only to trifold a PF in, and it may not be roomy enough to actually pin/snappi a PF in it. Creating this wrap was my answer to never being able to find a wrap I liked for trifolding

- In terms of the wing length on both the prefitted and the wrap, I wanted to make them long enough to use one pin (since that's my favorite option). That does make it trickier to use a snappi, which I solve by folding in the end of the top tab to snappi. But maybe I should consider making 2 versions, one for pins and one with shorter tabs to use a snappi.

Update 4/14 - If you participated in Round 1, please complete the questionnaire (link below). I want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly

so I can make these even better! Those who complete it will receive 15% off on their next Zbaby order for any of the products I offer

I'm also opening up to more testers in both sizes, so PLMK if you want to participate

Update 4/11 - Since several of you have received your testers, here's the link to the questionnaire: Zbaby Tester Questionnaire. I'd also love to see any action shots if you want to share

Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions regarding the use or care of your test diaper and/or cover.

And I'm still looking for NB/small testers!

Update 4/8 - ALL SHIPPED! I will be PMing everyone the link to the tester questionnaire by the end of the week. I'm going to hold off on taking any more M/L testers until I get my first batch of feedback. But I do need more NB/sm testers, so PLMK if anyone's interested

Update 4/4 - I'm done with all the wraps and hope to have the fitteds finished tomorrow. My goal is to ship everything on Tuesday. *PROGRESS PICS ADDED ON MY BLOG*

Update 4/2 - I have updated the list (at the bottom of this post) for everyone who has signed up as of today. I've posted totals (inc. shipping w/DC) next to each name - please check that I have your size and print correct. PP goes to ezfoldsclothdiapers@gmail.com - I accept both funded and CC with no fees, but PLMK if you'll be sending an echeck. If you only pick one print for the fleece wraps, I will match a solid to it. I will work on orders starting this weekend in order of payment received.

After I finish the current testers, I'll be looking for more NB/sm testers. I'll also probably take a few more md/lg testers next week since it looks like there's interest

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I've been working on a couple of new designs that we're loving for Z, and I'm ready for outside testers!

New Product #1 - Zbaby prefitteds
Zbaby prefitteds are not your average prefitted! They feature a fleece outer (great for going coverless) and no closure so you can get a perfect, customized fit with a snappi or pins. The rise is adjustable simply by folding down. They are turned (not topstitched except at the top), so no serging to irritate sensitive little skin.

New Product #2 - Zbaby fleece wraps
I'd also like to test my new Zbaby fleece wraps

They are a trim, no-closure, wrap-style cover made from 2 layers of anti-pill fleece. They are reversible, so you can have 2 colors or prints in one cover! These wraps are meant to trifold a PF (or a pad folded flat) in, so they have a nice snug fit.

Sizes
I'm offering 2 sizes, NB/small and med/large. The NB/sm prefitteds use an infant PF and I *think* will fit to about 12 lbs. The med/large uses a premium and is a great fit on my 22 lb. 16mo, with plenty of room to grow - and will fit smaller sizes with the rise folded down.

Prints - choose from any of my available prints, click here to check them out

Choose one print for prefitteds, and choose 2 solids or 1 print/1 solid for reversible wraps.

*Tester* Pricing (not inc. shipping)
Zbaby Prefitteds
sm/med: $8
med/lg: $10

Zbaby Fleece Wraps
sm/med: $6
med/lg: $8

Other info and Q&A
How do you fasten the prefitted and wrap?
On a smaller baby, you can cross the tabs in front and secure with one pin (which I can still do on my tiny-waisted 16mo). You can also use 2 pins or a snappi. I will try to get some pics up of the various ways you can do it.

How do you adjust the rise of the prefitted?
I like to fold the front of the diaper in to shorten the rise. If you were to fold it out, the PF inner could wick to the outside, but I find that the fleece doesn't have that issue.

Do you need a doubler with the prefitteds?
Of course this depends on your child. The prefitted has one layer of PF and one layer of fleece, which is enough for some. Z tends to be a heavy wetter and I like to add a preemie PF as a doubler. It doesn't increase the bulk much, but gives the diaper a little boost.

Can these be snappied as well as pinned?
Yes

Is the PF unbleached cotton?
Yes, the prefitteds are all made using UBIPFs.

Do you need to use a cover with the prefitteds?
This is up to you. We use them coverless at home with nothing over them, and Z wears them all the time under wool or fleece longies/shorties. I have not personally tested them under regular pants since Z doesn't wear anything but wool/fleece

, and don't know how much they might wick (this would also depend on how heavy of a wetter your child is). I will be adding this to the tester questionnaire to see how it works for others.
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Round #1Tester List
Zbaby prefitteds NB/sm
1.jakob.makenzy - sage paisley - $10.37

Zbaby prefitteds med/lg
1. gbabies2 - flower child - $12.37
2. camom2007 - furry forest friends - $20.88 (total for prefitted and wrap)
3. mybrowneyedgirls - turtles - $20.88 (total for prefitted and wrap)

Zbaby fleece wraps med/lg
1. camom2007 - furry forest friends/sage (see total above)
2. mybrowneyedgirls - sage paisley(see total above)
3. umbribyz - Easter Egg stripes/chocolate - $10.03

Round #2 Tester List Closed to new orders until I get back from vacation
Zbaby prefitteds NB/sm
1.

Zbaby prefitteds med/lg
1. madeofstars - Easter stripes - $12.37

2. max'smamma - summer stripes - $12.37

Zbaby fleece wraps NB/sm
1.

Zbaby fleece wraps med/lg
1.