Lunapaca has me wishing I had done more research at the beginning of our cloth diaper journey.
Since birth, we've used one size pocket diapers from a different brand. We wanted something we could just grab and snap on that didn't have too much of a learning curve (especially for my husband). That system works well for daytime but since our baby started sleeping through the night we've run into obstacles. Our baby experienced consistent leaks (even in disposables) and persistent diaper rashes due to the overnight wetness. This left us switching to disposables until the rash cleared up (but still dealing with overnight leaks) and so the vicious cycle continued. Multiple people suggested wool covers but honestly the prep work and maintenance turned me off and I thought "there's no way that would contain leaks anyway". While researching wool covers, I came across Lunapaca and was desperate so decided to consider purchasing. I reached out to Lunapaca customer service asking their advice for an overnight diaper setup and they quickly got back to me with their recommendations. Our current overnight setup for our heavy wetter 2 year old sleeping 10-12 hours:
Xl cover
1 hemp insert
2 cotton inserts (pad fold)
1 esembly overnighter (to help reduce moisture on the skin)
Lanolin diaper cream
We have experienced ZERO overnight leaks since using this setup. Occasionally the cover does feel damp in the morning but has never soaked through clothes or bedding. We also no longer have to deal with a diaper rash!
Handwashing the cover is actually super easy and since the inserts are natural fibers there is no need to put them through multiple washes to get them clean (unlike microfiber inserts for example).
If you're on the fence and doubting that this diaper system actually works, just try one cover and one pack of inserts (fitted or flats) and I'm willing to bet you'll change your mind.
I really love these diaper covers. I wanted to go as natural as possible and was sold on them immediately considering every other system I looked at were made from polyester. I love that snaps are brass and that there is no plastic at all on these covers. In my opinion they are worth the price, so soft and durable. Easy to clean and quick drying. I use both the flats and esembly inners and the covers work well with both. I love that I will be able to use these covers for multiple babies
I’m going to be a first time grandma, and this gift was on the list. Ordered them and they are so soft but will be durable. Can’t wait to see the Bean wearing them :)
Aw, congrats Grandma! We'd love to see pics of little Bean in Lunapaca! Such a beautiful gift for your grandbaby and their parents. Thank you for supporting their cloth diapering journey with all natural fibers.
TLDR:
We are a very sensitive skin and rash prone family so we wanted something really breathable and wool wasn't an option for us. LunaPaca uses high quality materials that are hypoallergenic allowing us to reduce the possibility of rashes and hopefully last through multiple children as our family grows.
There are many different reasons people choose to cloth diaper and many variables that go into choosing a cloth diapering system that will be different for each family. My husband and I decided on flats and prefolds mainly due to their customizable fit and quick drying times. I have asthma, eczema, and allergies and my husband is allergic to wool so we just figured plastic diaper covers were our only option. We also purchased a few Esembly outers as well which are lovely, but these LunaPaca covers are just EXTRAORDINARY to us. We prefer them for a few reasons over polyester covers including:
- They are more breathable than plastic diaper covers which helps reduce the possibility rashes. We also got the undyed colors because some fabric dyes can cause my eczema to flare.
- Due to my husbands wool allergy, wool diaper covers weren't an option we wanted to try - plus no lanolin needed for these.
- Natural rubber is more durable than synthetic so these elastics will hopefully last us through multiple babies
- Brass is also more durable than plastic so again hopefully the snaps will last us through multiple children as well. *I read there was an issue previously with the snaps early on in the product history but it seems to have been resolved in the more recent batches*
Overall we felt these diaper covers aligned with our specific needs perfectly and after being able to touch, feel, and test out the cover in person we felt the price was justified so we went all in. We love a good "buy it for life" item and I hope I am able to write back in 5-10 years feeling the same way.
Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! Most people don't take the time to write such a detailed review and it truly makes such a HUGE difference for tiny businesses like mine. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. I'm so grateful to serve families like yours and to be able to create products that fills this need. Thank you again for your support. If you have any issues or need support in the future please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here for you. 🙏
I put one of these in my toddlers overnight diapers each night and we have never had a leak!
Yes! 🙌 Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope it gives others courage to try clothing diapering overnight.
We use these for everything! Wipes, bath rags, burp cloth, cleaning messy faces and hands after meals, the list could go on! Very versatile and I love that it’s organic cotton
Yes, absoultely! I really should re-name them 'everything wipes' -- it's so spot on! Thank you for sharing all the ways you use these. I hope it gives others some ideas. :)
I love how simple and effective the Soak is for cleaning the covers
Absolutely! I had no idea how easy handwashing could be until I discovered SOAK. It's also great for natural-fiber sweaters and kids' lovies.
Love these diaper covers, they’re not kidding when they say you only need two or three to start out with, and they fit our 7lb newborn perfectly, very soft, no animal smell, and clean very easily. I’ve had to hand wash and hang dry about three times so far and they dry suuuuper quickly.
Yay! I'm so glad everything is working well for you and your baby. The dry time is such a surprise, especially if you're familiar with wool. Congrats on cloth diapering a newborn -- I hope your review encourages others to give it a try it! Thank you for your review. :)
I had seen these all over Instagram and decided I had to give them a try. They are SO SOFT, so easy to clean, dry fairly quickly & are just awesome! No leaks yet on my 10 day old! I’m loving them!
Awesome! Congrats on your success cloth diapering a newborn! Thanks for sharing, I hope your story encourages others to jump in and give it a try right from the start.
Pretty effective. Easy to clean
Hello! Thank you for leaving such a sweet review. I appreciate your feedback and hope your little one enjoys wearing it. Have a great day!
These are great just as discribed. Having breathable and sustained use really makes cloth diapers more pleasant
Thank you for your comment. Making cloth diapering more joyful is a big part of why we exist. I am so glad we get to serve you and your family with softer, more breathable diapers.
These are so soft! The Lunapaca team is truly amazing!
Thank you sooo much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you love the softness of our Alpaca Diaper Cover. Our team works hard to ensure the highest quality materials are used for our products. We appreciate your support and hope to continue providing you and your little one with the best in comfort. Thanks again!
I love these covers so far. So soft. Everything has been great, good fit to allow enough absorbency to keep the cover from getting wet.
Hi there! Thank you for your review. I'm so happy to hear that you love the softness and fit of the cover. We're also glad to know that the new snap design is working well for you. Keep on enjoying and let us know if you need any assistance. Happy diapering!
Once I got the next size up it has worked wonderfully. I eas using a cover a bit to small. My son has grown so fast it's a bit hard to keep up with. But he should be in the size large for a while and it is holding up great. No leaks.
Thank you for your review! I'm so glad to hear that the larger size has worked wonderfully for your son. Those growth spurts can sure catch us by surprise! Thanks for sharing your success with no leaks -- yay!
As a grandma, I was pleased with the quality of the unbleached fabric and the stitching.
Useful for so many things beyond wipes! Great boosters for absorbency, and at our house we use them as baby wash cloths and even snot rags in a pinch.
These worked beautifully for my newborn! If you’re on the fence about Lunapaca for your newborn, go for it. The alpaca is newborn soft with no pinching. AND perfect for newborn photos!
I love these covers!!! They’re soft, stylish, and very comfortable for my baby.
I have waited a long time to get these undyed covers as they have been out of stock. Finally a restock was coming! I set my alarm and was able to order them. They just came in and WOWWWWW they are absolutely beautiful and so soft... words don't do it justice. We're expecting our first babe in a month or two and I can't wait to use them. I'm pretty certain babe will be wearing nothing but these covers 90% of the time. :)
