Review: GroVia Shell

by Nessie

I recently received a free Owls print GroVia shell, and I must admit I was very excited, even though I’m not a big fan of PUL/TPU diapers or covers.

GroVia Shell

Pros:

  • Cute print.
  • Wide elastic at the back of the diaper.  The back elastic in GroBaby diapers is one of the things that I didn’t like, so I was glad to see the elastic has been changed.
  • Can be re-used.
  • Dries very quickly.
  • Trim (although I didn’t use it with the GroVia soaker).
  • Strong snaps.
  • Strong velcro.  I love the loop fabric!

GroVia Shell

Cons:

  • Big snaps. I always had to make sure the soaker was covering the area where the front snaps are located, so that my little one wouldn’t be uncomfortable when on his tummy.
  • Polyester lining. I wish they also sold the same shells with a natural fabric lining. I know I wouldn’t be able to re-use the shell before washing, but it’s not a problem for me since I usually don’t re-use the shells much anyway.

My overall rating: 8/10

June 17, 2011   No Comments

GroVia Biodiaper Review

by Nessie

Since my son is still very sensitive to wetness, I continue using disposables at night.  Since I prefer to use plastic-free diapers, I have been using compostable diapers like Broody Chick and Nature Babycare.  Recently, I have discovered that GroVia has started selling their biodiapers in Canada via a Canadian site, www.grovia.ca, and have decided to try them.  The diaper looks almost identical to the Broody Chick diaper, so my review of the GroVia biodiaper will be similar.

Pros:
1. Chlorine free
2. More “breathable” than diapers with plastic components
3. Fragrance free
4. Plastic free
5. So far no leaks
6. No marketing on the diaper
7. Less SAP than in most other disposables
8. Oeko-Tex 100 Certified

Cons:
1. The tabs are not stretchy. Even though I did get used to this, I still hope they will change those tabs.
2. Contains SAP
3. Cost
4. It’s still a disposable, so it ends up in the landfill (I can’t compost it)

Overall rating: 8.5 out of 10

I have not been paid to write this review. The GroVia biodiapers were purchased by me.

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January 13, 2011   3 Comments