ABC Kids 2016 {Social Media} Cloth Diaper Round Up

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It was only last year, that my cloth diaper guru showed us the excitement and hype that is ABC Kids Expo. And in 2016, with the role of Facebook Live, Instagram, and other social media platforms, industry leading conventions such as these become accessible to the every day people, like me, and you. So bring on the social media stalking of ABC Kids 2016.

For the past week, I followed closely in anticipation of new products, prints, and colours at ABC Kids 2016; especially those products that pertained to my favourite cloth diaper manufacturers and retailers. As a long time baby gear junkie, I’m always excited, and rarely know what to expect. This week was tons of fun. Between the never ending give aways, and the constant surprises, you never knew what to expect. So, when it comes to this weeks slew of cloth diaper announcements, I think it’s time for another cloth diaper roundup.

Here’s what you might have missed at ABC Kids 2016  in the world of Cloth Diapers (this is  a summary of what major brands shared on their social media channels in the past week)

 

Best Bottom

Best Bottom released swim diapers and permanent editions to their regular line up, including cotton covers.

Permanent Collection
Cotton Covers: Laughing Leaf, Jelly Jubilee, Jewel Woods & Caribou Bloom.
Regular Covers: Ribbons of Hope & Same Old Love (Peoples Choice from the Spring).
Announced: Early October.
Available: October 24, 2016.
Now available at Cozy Bums Diaper (Canada) or Kelly’s Closet (USA)

Limited Edition exclusive to ABC Kids 2016 Expo Retailers: Dalmatian.

Blueberry

Regular Line Up Prints: Happy Trees & Bedtime Story.
Announced: A while Back.
Available: October 19, 2016 @Blueberry, at your retailer soon.
Styles: Simplex (OS & Newborn & Sized), Coveralls & Capris, Wetbags.

STYLE UPDATE: Simplex is transitioning to ORGANIC COTTON. No more birdseye. Just one style with micro fleece layer. AND one new price point – $30.95USD.

PRINT UPDATE: Prints will be carried for ONE YEAR, and will not be restocked after the year is up.

DISCONTINUING: Blue Elephants, Bugs, Dino Party, Butterflies, Geo, Giraffe, Paisley, Petals, Round About, Snails, Traffic and Jungle Jam.

Bum Genius

TWO LIMITED EDITION – Equiano and Austen.
NEW SOLID – Fearless.
Pre Orders: October 19, 2016.
Available: Upon Shipment (Austen expected in November).
Order it at Cozy Bums Diaper (Canada) or Kelly’s Closet (USA)

NEW STYLE DIAPER: They also followed thru with releasing the much rumoured re-style of the Elemental. The Elemental 3.0 mixes the fun of the OBGE & NBGE into one new diaper. I’m most intrigued. This should be hitting retailers sometime soon, pre-orders for new prints went up earlier this week.

Bummi’s

New Prints – Cactus & Aztec.
Released at ABC Kids 2016.
Available: November 7, 2016.
Now available at Kelly’s Closet (USA),

Childrens Wish Foundation Donation – Cloud.
Styles: Night Kit (Dimple Diaper & Simple Light) = $5 Donation.

More information: Facebook Live .

Funky Fluff

BIG NEWS! Funky Fluff has joined forces with Bummi’s and is now owned by them. They will continue to manufacture two different sets of products with the Funky Fluff line up remaining. However, the stay dry will be retired to make room for the ever popular AWJ that was released earlier this year. They will be bringing in new prints and colours in the coming time, and will have some Fan Choice opportunities. For all the details: http://funkyfluff.ca/funky-fluff-bummis-come-together/

Fuzzibunz

Fuzzinbunz announced they will be releasing a new All-in-Three diaper at ABC Kids 2016.
When: Not Yet.
What: An AIO with a pocket, they also suggested it could have disposable inserts.
More Info: Facebook Live.

GroVia

TheBabyGuyNYC spilled the beans on GroVia the night before ABC Kids 2016 opened.

Regular Line Up: Calico & Tex.
Announced: October 17, 2016.
Stocking: November 9, 2016.
Styles: Shells, O.N.E., Wetbag, AIO (Grovia Only).
Now available at Cozy Bums Diaper (Canada) or Kelly’s Closet (USA).

NEW PRODUCT- Unders.
What: 100% cotton underwear and tank tops for life.
Sizes: 2T – 5T.
MRSP: $13.95 USD.
Available: January 2017.
More Info: GroVia.

Imagine Diapers/ Nicki’s Diapers

Two new prints: Unicorn Dreams & Which Way.
Announced: Mid October.
Stocking: October 24, 2016.

Rumparooz

NEW PRINTS – TokiBambino and Roozy.
Announced: October 18, 2016.
Release: October 27, 2016.

NEW PRODUCT – LilLearnerz.
Announced: October 18, 2016.
Released: October 27.
Don’t miss out on the fun at their Facebook Party.

 

Sloomb|Sustainablebabyish

Play woolies & Play Underwoolies – Rainbow.
Announced: October 18, 2016.
First Stocking: November 2016.
Second Stocking: ETA February 2017.

NEW PRODUCT: Dryer Balls, Play Underwoolies, BFF (Turned OBF).

SmartBottoms

NEW DIAPER STYLE- Dream Diaper.
anticipated to be a night time solution with a super absorbent snap in insert and a pocket for additional absorbency. no prep design! 
Announced: October 18, 2016.
Stocking: Sometime November Maybe?
More Details: YouTube.

DISCONTINUING Several Prints & Colours.

Other Products: Flannel Convertible Scarves, Redesign of the Seat Saver, New Prints for Hanging WetBags.

 

Softbums

NEW PRINTS – Juliet & Arthur.
Announced: October 18, 2016.
Available: PreOrder NOW.
Styles: Echo and Omni Hook & Loop.

New Product: No Prep Bamboo Pods.

Sweet Pea Cloth Diapers

THREE Prints THIS WINTER.
Many of which they need YOUR help naming.

New Print: Fluff Mail.

ABC Kids 2016 EXCLUSIVE – Anchor Away (Available to ABC Kids 2016 Retailers).

Retailer EXCLUSIVE – Nicki’s Diapers – Otter Love.
Annoucned: October 19, 2016.
Stocking: October 21, 2016.
Styles: Newborn AIO, Cover and OS AIO, Cover & Pocket.

Thirsties

Thirsties unveiled another beautiful collection of diapers. The Outdoor Adventure Collection offers 4 new prints and one new solid to the Thirsties line up! These absolutely adorable prints are on my list for acquisition; how can I possibly resist?

REGULAR COLLECTION: Mountain Bike, Happy Camper, Adventure Trail, Birdie, Midnight Blue.

Announced: October 18, 2016.
Available:  Coming Soon.