Diaperaps Cloth Diaper Cover Diapers Review

I almost started jumping up and down and cheering when I saw this Diaparaps cloth diaper cover at the Salvation Army for $1. These typically sell for about $10-11, and I am always looking for a great bargain. I have been experimenting with making my own cloth diapers but have struggled to find a good waterproof material for a diaper cover that is economical and durable. I thought I had found the perfect product, but I was sorely disappointed.

UPDATE:

The president of Diaperaps contacted me below on this review and offered me two free samples of diaper covers that are more current because this version is rather old and outdated. The newer versions are much improved.

• Click here to see the review on the cotton blend Diaperap diaper cover
• Click here to see the review on the poly bright Diaperap diaper cover.

What I like about Diaperaps cloth diaper cover:

• Fastens with hook and loop--no diaper pins and easier to remove than covers that you have to pull off
• Hook and loop is softer than typical Velcro
• Quality workmanship
• Cute

What I don't like about Diaperaps cloth diaper cover:

• Mine LEAKS, not only around the legs but also through the material on several different occasions. Mine says it is made of 100% cotton for the outer layer and polyethylene foam fill. It looks like this design may have been discontinued because I cannot find it on the website.
• Mine shrunk in the dryer--I had been washing by hand and line drying, but we've had three days of rain and it takes forever for cloth diapers and covers to dry inside. Part of this was my fault--it said to dry on low heat and I had the setting on medium heat, but it is a real shame that a diaper cover cannot withstand more heat than that 
• These are quite pricey brand new and even the used ones tend to be pretty high

My Viewpoint:

This Diaperaps cloth diaper cover did not live up to the high expectations that I had for it because it leaked and then I shrunk it with one mistake of the dryer setting. It does appear to be durable, is convenient with the hook and loop type fastener, and a cute design; however, I am all about practical and am not impressed with a diaper cover that does not stop leaks.