What mama wouldn’t slay a dragon to protect their wee ones? The owners of AppleCheeks cloth diapering didn't bat an eye when they were confronted! These two vivacious Montreal mamas took to the streets of Toronto not taking no for an answer. Aired on CBC January 18th, 2012 Amy Appleton Venu and Ilana Grostern didn’t have much convincing to do on the Dragon’s Den….nor should they. “A cloth diapering system for modern moms” sold it. The girls had the grumpy ol’ Kevin O’Leary wowed, if only for a minute. They didn’t even have to show how happy all our kids are in them and likewise for the mamas using them (although two of their darlings did make a cameo)!
My first introduction to cloth diapers in this decade (far removed from those with the large pads & safety pins I grew up seeing) was by AppleCheeks Two- Size Washable Diapering System at Maman, Bebe et Café and well before I had a child of my own. I've tried a few brands of cloth diapers on my daughter and other babies, and I have not found any cloth diaper (or disposable for that matter) that compares. This is a envelope diaper cover, made from 'breathable, waterproof polyurethane laminated polyester (PUL), sewn to a butter soft microfleece inner layer'. They come in amazingly cute, bright colors with snaps. The snaps have been the biggest seller for me. I would never try a Velcro cloth diaper again, as they stick to things in the wash (yes even if I closed them in on themselves) collect fuzzies and hair, and wear way too fast to maintain the level of sustainability and quality I’d like to receive for the price. Plus they make them more pleasantly adjustable. AppleCheeks diapers are used with super soft bamboo inserts that clean like a charm. (And for convenient purposes- they also sell a variety of other inserts). The elastics should be good for the diapers to go through 3 kids and if not they are very easily replaceable (tutorials come with the diapers and are online). AppleCheeks also have many accessories to support the cloth diapering mama- including great reusable bamboo breast pads which are a personal favorite. They're made in Montreal, affordable to boot and if you happen to live in the Haut St- Laurent area there is $100 refund with proof of your cloth diaper receipt (check @ the CLSC).
Aside from the cuteness of the product the best thing about these AppleCheeks diapers are the faces behind the name. The support and confidence Ilana and Amy have given me in parenting and in cloth diapering is indispensable- and I have no doubt in my mind that they would do the same for you!
