Disclosure: Thanks to Seventh Generation for sponsoring this post and allowing me to try their Free & Clear Diapers and wipes. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
A few months ago I was in the grocery store when I happened to see Seventh Generation diapers on the shelf. I’d heard of Seventh Generation before – mostly for their plant-derived dish and laundry detergents – but I didn’t know that they made diapers. A few moments later, I noticed Seventh Generation wipes in an area nearby. Now, I’m typically pretty loyal to a particular brand of diapers in the first few months of my baby’s life, but once they become mobile? All bets are off. I’m always looking for a diaper that’s softer, more flexible, and won’t allow leaks. With Everett definitely being mobile, I figured it was the perfect time to give these diapers and wipes a try.
If you haven’t heard, Seventh Generation Free & Clear diapers are the very first FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) Certified Diaper made in North America. What does that mean exactly? Well, while Seventh Generation has always used sustainable pulp in making their diapers, being FSC certified takes Seventh Generation diapers to a whole new level. FSC standards require encouragement of healthy forest growth and prohibiting loss of natural forest cover and use of highly hazardous chemicals, among other things. Basically, these diapers are greener than ever before.
I’ll admit, upon opening the package, I was surprised that the diapers were brown. I was expecting bright white diapers and cute prints, but the more I thought about it, the diapers being brown, just made sense. Seventh Generation Free & Clear diapers are free of chlorine processing, inks, synthetic fragrances, and petroleum-based lotions. And logically, that means they aren’t going to be bright white and there won’t be any patterns.
After getting past the initial shock of the diapers being brown, Everett put them to the test. I think these diapers fit a tiny bit smaller than other brands, but they adjusted well to his waist line and hugged around his legs. Plus, the tabs were strong and didn’t pull off the diaper when I was putting it on or taking it off (as sometimes tends to happen).
We didn’t have a singe leak in the entire time that we used them, which I don’t think is a coincidence. Seventh Generations Free & Clear diapers have a totally unbleached core. That allows the diaper to absorb more while still being safe on baby’s most sensitive skin. And no matter how active Everett was, these diapers held up. Not even the smallest drop escaped. While I don’t think that these diapers are absorbent enough to be used as an overnight diaper (for kids that are sleeping 10-12 straight hours at night), I think they are very reliable when it comes to leaks, making them a great daytime option.
Like the diapers, Seventh Generation Free & Clear wipes are free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, parabens and are hypoallergenic. They’re strong and cloth-like, and they didn’t tear as I took them out of the package. I found that one of these wipes could take care of a mess that might take 3-4 of another brand’s wipes, so you’re actually using less, which means less waste. And I love the size of their travel wipes package! Sixty four is the perfect number to fit in the diaper bag, but be enough to last on a longer trip away from home. For example, I brought one package of Seventh Generation travel wipes with me to Disney and used it with all three kids and we still had plenty left over when we got home. But again, you don’t need as many of these wipes.
But most of all, I like that with Seventh Generation, I’m making a greener choice. You see, I’m not really what you would consider a “green mom”. I try to do the right thing for the environment, but often I cave to the less eco-friendly, convenient option. With Seventh Generation, I get both – convenient and eco-friendly. What could be better?
To learn more about Seventh Generation, be sure to check out their website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And be sure to check out their Instagram contest going on now through June 30th. One lucky winner is going to receive a 6 month supply of Seventh Generation Free & Clear Diapers!
Have you tried Seventh Generation Free & Clear Diapers? What did you think?
