Two of a Kind Creations Review/Giveaway

The next review/giveaway on the agenda is from a wonderful Etsy store, Two of a Kind Creations. Two of a Kind Creations is owned and operated by a super sweet lady named Katina. In my hunt to find some awesome WAHM businesses on Etsy, she was one of the first and most eager to respond! Not only is she a wonderful, warm person, but her products are SO STINKIN' CUTE! She let me choose which print my diaper would be in and guess what? She's letting the winner choose their diaper print as well! :-) 

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Basic Info.
Business Name: Two of a Kind Creations
Owners' Name(s): Katina Jacobson
Business Bio: Married the love of my life on December 3rd 2006. Mom(age 24) to Noah(born 1/23/2011) who was inspiration for opening my own shop. He also was the inspiration for the name of course! I enjoy doing pretty much anything crafty or green, you name it, I’ll try it!(Written from Katina's pov.)
Opening Date: May 12, 2011
Reason for Opening: I had developed a diaper pattern that I really liked and had some friends tell me I should try selling them. I enjoy sewing so much, and I really was looking for a way to support my favorite hobby, so I went with it. Got my business license, started sewing more, and here I am! 
Types of Products Sold: I will custom make just about anything you can think of! (except for clothes..I don’t have enough experience working on them). But my main items I am now going to be selling pre-made in my shop are cloth diapers, changing mat clutches, wipes case sets, and wipes.
Price Range of Products: $8-22
Website URL: N/A
Etsy URL: www.twoofakindcreations.etsy.com
Facebook URL: www.facebook.com/twoofakindcreations 

Twitter URL: N/A

Blog URL: www.twoofakindcreations.blogspot.com
Product Reviewed: OS AI2 cloth diaper with bamboo fleece insert and bamboo doubler, and bamboo fleece/cotton flannel wipes
Washing Instructions: Wash and dry on low. (Insert may be washed and dried on hot, but diaper shell is best dried on low or air dried.)

Review
Sizing/Rise: When I first opened the package of this diaper, one of the first things I noticed is that not only is it a one size diaper, BUT it has 4 sizes! That means it will fit baby longer! Yay! The two rows of waist snaps along with the 4 different size options makes this a very versatile diaper! I first tried the "small" size (second snap from the bottom) but the rise wasn't quite long enough for Max's long self combined with the folding over of the trifold insert and doubler in there. On the "medium" setting (third snap from the bottom) it's a little too long, so the front of the diaper folds over just a bit where his belly protrudes. I honestly don't feel like this is a problem. I love that, at 17 months, he still fits into a size of OS diaper that isn't the last setting! 

Size Options

Size Difference

Trifold Bamboo Insert

Bamboo Doubler

Fit/Trimness/Look: I truly love how this diaper looks! Not only is it a gorgeous outer cotton print (with hidden layer of PUL), but it is lined with a dark brown minky!! Who doesn't LOVE the thought of a super soft minky lining their baby's diapers?? The contrasting snaps don't scream, "AH!! I'M SNAPS!!!" but also don't blend in so much that it's difficult to see them. :-) (What? You didn't know snaps can talk? Psch. Where have you been?) As far as trimness goes...it's not too bad. Max didn't have a huge wad of material between his legs, but it definitely isn't the trimmest diaper he's ever worn. This is mostly due to the fact that as an AI2 diaper, most of the bulk comes from the soaker you choose to use. I would also like to note that the trifold insert was folded over in the front (since he's a boy and the absorbency is needed more there) and I also used the doubler at the same time to measure how long her could wear the diaper before it 1. leaked or 2. was saturated. To have basically a quadruple-stuffed diaper, it kept a pretty low profile! The diaper fit him like a glove, too! As I stated above, I put it on Max on the "medium" setting. The waist snaps were fastened on the 4th snaps from the outside. Max is getting more and more active everyday! He jammed out to some Christmas music with his wiggly dancing, did several toe touches, rolled around on the floor, and sat and read books. The diaper didn't once sag, pull away from his body, or shift in anyway! :-)

Absorbency/Length of Wear: Max gave this diaper a run for it's money! The longest period of time he wore it was from 9am until 3pm. That's 6 hours! He wore it all morning during play time and all during his nap. I could have easily left it on longer, but I felt it was probably a good idea to change him! ;-) The insert was only about 1/3 wet and the doubler was barely wet at all. Max is by no means a heavy wetter, but I was amazed at how dry everything was, still! This is definitely a diaper you could take out for errands. Oh and best of all...no leaks. Not a one! Max is a stomach sleeper. No liquid leaked out of the back, the front, or the legs of the diaper. :-)

Recommendation: I would definitely recommend this diaper! At first, I was a little nervous because I only have experience with pocket diapers, but an AI2 diaper is very easy! Not only can you use it the same way I used it (laid in soaker) but you can also use it as a diaper cover when you snappi/pin on a prefold/flat. Katina has taken the time to put a ton of love and time into developing a wonderful product! To all of you pocket/AIO users, don't be frightened to give AI2, specifically Two of a Kind Creations' AI2 diaper a go!

Bonuses: In addition to trying out one of her wonderful diapers, Katina also shared one of her regular sized bamboo/fleece wipes and two travel sized bamboo/fleece wipes! Oh my goodness! I seriously rubbed them against my face. They are SOOOO soft! Not only are they super soft, but the prints (especially the Ooga Booga!!) are adorable! I feel like I can really jump on board the whole cloth wipe movement! It made me super happy knowing that even if it's just one or two changes, these wipes are cleaning Max, with the wipe solution that Katina created, instead of the harsh chemicals in disposable wipes. 

Disclaimer: All opinions are strictly my own. No compensation was received for posting a favorable or otherwise review. Two of a Kind Creations sent me a diaper free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Giveaway
Who: One lucky winner that is 18+ years of age
What: 1 OS AI2 Cloth Diaper and 1 Bamboo Insert
When: November 10-November 21, 12:01am
Where: USA and Canada
How: Use the Rafflecopter form below! (Click Continue Reading.) 

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