guest post by Mandy Mooneyham
Do you love fitteds, prefolds, or flat diapers? There are tons of reasons to chose these types of diapers, but most mamas need covers, especially for night. The options run from PUL to breathable wool and fleece. Love cute fluff? Are you on a budget? Then read on!
Heather Hofmann is a super-mom of five kiddos who started cloth diapering her youngest child in order to save money and eventually started to make her own to save even more. Friends started asking for them, and she has expanded into a full-fledged business. She now makes adorable fleece and wool diaper covers out of her home. She has even started making trainers. I received a fleece cover for this review, but the opinions are strictly my own.
As a mom who got into business to save money, she understands pinching pennies, and so makes her covers very affordable. Bum E Kins covers run from $7-$14 depending on size. Trainers and wool are $12-16. She has a large variety of sizes (S-XXL), but if your baby doesn’t fit any of those (mine doesn’t), Heather will happily make a custom size for no additional cost.
So do low-cost fleece covers work? You bet!! Because you can order custom sizes, they fit perfectly, eliminating gaps. Anna is wearing a custom medium. She is eight months old.
The craftsmanship on these covers is excellent. Heather finishes these seams like the pro she is. Even my mom was impressed. She often asks why Anna isn’t wearing her “cute cover”! I have to wash it occasionally, Mom! 
Prints: Bum E Kins comes in several adorable fleece prints, or you can send your own. I mean how cute is this polar bear?? You can check out more prints here.
The night time test: Anna wears fitteds most nights, so we have to use covers. Did I mention she sleeps with us? Leaks are not an option. Heather sews and extra fleece layer into the wet zone for even more protection. We all woke up dry! I’m not a fan of PUL covers at night. I want my baby’s bum to breathe. We have used lots of wool, but wool can be spendy. Which reminds me, I need to try some Bum E Kins wool stat!
Bum E Kins are well-made, customizable, affordable, breathable, lightweight, and adorable! You can’t go wrong!
Have I convinced you yet? Check out Bum E Kins Facebook page here.
One lucky winner will get a cover of your choice at 50% off! Enter the Rafflecopter below.
March 24, 2013 at 10:55 pm
I have one Chelory AI2 fleece cover and love it (although its bulkier than my other covers), and would love to try one of these!
March 24, 2013 at 10:04 pm
I need to try a wool one! Have been trying to crochet my own but it just isn’t working out!!!!
March 25, 2013 at 7:03 am
Hello~
I have to say,,,I just LOVE WOOL,,,,Fleece as well,,but am obsessed W/ Wool. For now my Lil gal(Gr’daut) is compleatley potty Trained @26 mos,,REALLY & @ night , needing No extra protection,,,So I have a BIG Stash of Wool covers,,,& 2 for night time,,,If interested,,,,send me an e-mail, for I am looking for a Good home for my wool which will come clean & lanolized. Let me know how many & will discuss a Great Price for these Much Loved Customes Wool Covers.
Pic’s to follow if interested.
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March 24, 2013 at 7:18 pm
I’ve never tried fleece but I like wool! Hopefully I’d like fleece!
March 24, 2013 at 7:05 pm
Just bought my first fleece cover. Haven’t tried it yet. Can’t wait to though!
March 24, 2013 at 3:44 pm
I would love to try! We are still on the search for a night time solution
March 23, 2013 at 10:36 pm
I never have tried using fleece as a diaper cover, but I would certainly be willing to try!!
March 23, 2013 at 10:11 pm
This is Mandy’s mom. I am NOT a fan of wool, but I love the fleece covers. They are lightweight, fun to use, and get the job done!
March 23, 2013 at 4:14 pm
I have been scared to use just a fleece cover, after seeing how well fleece pajamas wicked one night when we had a diaper fail.
March 23, 2013 at 4:04 pm
I have never used fleece, since I only have one fitted and the rest are pockets or AI2s. But I am looking into getting a few more fitteds so I would love to try a fleece cover.
March 23, 2013 at 2:57 pm
This would be for my daughter who uses cloth diaper on her baby girl. She loves wool so I’m sure would like the fleece just as much!
March 23, 2013 at 2:20 pm
No I haven’t yet but would love to try
March 23, 2013 at 12:27 pm
I actually just used fleece last night over a fitted. I have several pull on covers I made from some hideous fleece vests someone gave me. Now that I have snap pliers I’m planning on making some snap on ones out of my stash of fleece!
March 23, 2013 at 10:17 am
Have not tried fleece yet!
March 23, 2013 at 8:28 am
I have 1 fleece soaker that is still a little big for my daughter but I have heard great things and need help with nighttime diapering so this would be awesome!
March 23, 2013 at 7:49 am
We have not tried fleece covers yet!
March 23, 2013 at 6:45 am
I have not tried fleece yet but after reading the review I very interested
March 23, 2013 at 6:35 am
No, I haven’t used fleece as a cover . It looks like its a great alternative to those expensive wool covers.
March 22, 2013 at 11:37 pm
Yes… I love that I can add them to the laundry.
March 22, 2013 at 11:30 pm
It would be nice to have a low cost fleece and wool option. I can’t afford a lot for covers!
March 22, 2013 at 10:21 pm
I have 2 fleece covers, but haven’t used them much. I’d love one of the cute affordable Bum E Kins!
March 22, 2013 at 9:54 pm
I have never tried fleece, but would love to!
March 22, 2013 at 9:26 pm
I haven’t tried fleece yet but I really like our wool covers. I’d like to try them.
March 22, 2013 at 9:04 pm
I have not yet used a fleece cover. But really want to try one!
March 22, 2013 at 7:27 pm
We use fleece every night!
March 22, 2013 at 7:08 pm
I haven’t used Fleece covers yet. I had some pants, but Little One was too big for them.
March 22, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Never used one, would love to try one
thanks
March 22, 2013 at 4:15 pm
I’ve used regular fleece pants, but a trimmer fit and extra fabric in the soaker zone would be great.
March 22, 2013 at 4:08 pm
I haven’t but I would love to try one!
March 22, 2013 at 2:54 pm
Nope, only PUL and wool so far.
March 22, 2013 at 2:35 pm
I’ve never used fleece cover! I’ve always wanted to try.
March 22, 2013 at 2:11 pm
Nope never tried
March 22, 2013 at 1:57 pm
i have one and i love it! i need more!
March 22, 2013 at 1:55 pm
I have used a fleece cover at night. I loved our loveybums covers before he got to big for them. I would love another fleece cover
March 22, 2013 at 1:21 pm
I am so interested in trying fitteds and covers on my little heavy wetter!!
March 22, 2013 at 1:01 pm
I have made some of my own fleece covers and the wet eventually soaks threw during the day. What kind of fleece are these covers? I find fleece to be confusing
March 22, 2013 at 12:51 pm
Had no idea these worked like that!
March 22, 2013 at 12:37 pm
These would be fun to try!
March 22, 2013 at 12:25 pm
Never tried fleece covers before.
March 22, 2013 at 12:19 pm
I use fleece and I love it!
March 22, 2013 at 12:08 pm
I would love to try these covers out
March 22, 2013 at 11:50 am
I’ve never tried fleece or wool but it would be great to try both!
March 22, 2013 at 11:32 am
I have never tried fleece, but I would like to!
March 22, 2013 at 11:31 am
I haven’t tried a fleece cover yet, but a few months ago when the boy soaked through his diaper, his fleece jammies saved our sheets!
March 22, 2013 at 11:30 am
I have not used fleece covers, but I would love to try them! I am building my stash right now an I have a few fitteds but no covers yet, as I wasn’t sure what kind to get. These look awesome!
March 22, 2013 at 11:11 am
Yes! I love using my fleece soaker. It’s the only thing that stops my heavy wetter soaking thru his clothing!
March 22, 2013 at 11:09 am
I haven’t used fleece covers but fleece sleepsacks are our “backup” to protecting the sheets!
March 22, 2013 at 11:04 am
I have two Sugar Peas fleece covers that I have used on and off with my first two and now more regularly with my third. It was hard for me to believe, but they really don’t leak. They are bulky, finding Jammie’s to fit over the diaper and cover can be a challenge!
March 22, 2013 at 11:04 am
I never have, but would live to try it!
March 22, 2013 at 10:45 am
I’ve never tried it but would love too!
March 22, 2013 at 10:39 am
I haven’t tried fleece yet, but would love to!
March 22, 2013 at 10:36 am
Fleece is wonderful, but I haven’t worked up the nerve to use it at night (when we use wool). I’ll have to try it!
One question about fleece….mine seems to have picked up some stink, which remains even after washing. Any tips on how to eliminate this without having to throw the cover out and start new?
March 22, 2013 at 11:44 am
Try soaking. What detergent are you using?
March 26, 2013 at 11:43 am
I can try soaking. I just switched to crunchy clean, though I was using Rockin Green. Sometimes, the cover does get thrown in with with a load that I just wash with a natural detergent. I hadn’t thought of that, but that could be a problem… thanks!
March 22, 2013 at 10:33 am
Never tried wool and would love the opportunity!!!
March 22, 2013 at 10:32 am
I havent used anything yet I am 3 moths pregnant! I am going to try one that I made!
March 22, 2013 at 10:29 am
This coming June will be my first time cloth diapering and I’d like to try fleece covers.
March 22, 2013 at 10:28 am
I have never tried fleece. Love wool and made some of my own to save on cost too. Would love to try!
March 22, 2013 at 10:24 am
I’ve used it once or twice but I still prefer wool!
March 22, 2013 at 10:22 am
I have 1 fleece cover but would love another.
March 22, 2013 at 10:20 am
I have not used fleece yet, but have only heard great things about it! baby’s due in just a few weeks though! so maybe I will get some later
March 22, 2013 at 10:20 am
Never used fleece, but would love to!
March 22, 2013 at 10:19 am
We have tried both fleece as well as wool for night time. They both kept the wet in very well!
March 22, 2013 at 10:10 am
I’ve never used fleece, but I’m curious.
March 22, 2013 at 9:56 am
No, I never have used fleece. Would like to though!
March 22, 2013 at 9:50 am
Sounds interesting… Will check out her site!
March 22, 2013 at 9:49 am
I’ve yet to try fleece (didn’t even know it was an option!). Exciting.
March 22, 2013 at 9:46 am
Would love to try fleece covers!
March 22, 2013 at 9:44 am
I’ve never tried fleece but if its thinner than wool and works I’d totally give it a try!
March 22, 2013 at 9:42 am
I haven’t tried yet. Is it like using a wool cover?
March 22, 2013 at 9:38 am
Never tried it but would love to! Need a nighttime solution!
March 22, 2013 at 9:34 am
I have tried a couple fleece covers but the two I have do not fit very well on my skinny little ones. I would love to try another kind.
March 22, 2013 at 9:27 am
I’m just learning about fitteds from a friend who cloth diapers and prefers them. I’m building my first stash of cloth diapers for our baby due in August – I’m excited to add this cover to the stash!
March 22, 2013 at 9:27 am
These are so cute! Must think about getting some.
March 22, 2013 at 9:27 am
I’ve never used fleece as a diaper cover, but it seems to be WAY easier than wool!! I’d love to try it!
March 22, 2013 at 9:23 am
We’ve only begun our cloth diapering journey (baby is due end of summer), so I’m exploring all my options! I think that fleece sounds great, and I would love to give it a try. I like the idea of wool, but it seems expensive and tricky to maintain. Fleece seems like a great alternative!
March 22, 2013 at 9:22 am
Have yet to try fleece but definitely want to as we use fitteds a lot!
March 22, 2013 at 9:21 am
I’ve never tried one, but I’d love to!
March 22, 2013 at 9:17 am
I have not tried fleece or wool covers yet but would like to
March 22, 2013 at 9:16 am
I haven’t tried fleece covers… at those awesome prices I will probably have to get one or two for our newbie due in July!
March 22, 2013 at 9:08 am
I haven’t tried fleece or wool but I really want to!
March 22, 2013 at 9:02 am
I have never tried fleece before but I would definitely be interested. My littles on the way will sleep with us and leaks arent an option either!!
March 22, 2013 at 8:58 am
Heather is awesome! This one is adorable!
March 22, 2013 at 8:53 am
I just ordered my first fitted for night time and would love to try one of these covers!!!!!
March 22, 2013 at 8:46 am
I havne’t ever used fleece but am looking for a breathable option as a cover to go with my fitteds as well. Have to look into these BumEKins. So adorable! Love the fit!
I wish you might have commented why a traditional sized (S-XL) might not fit and why you would need custom. I use mostly OS diapers, so I wasn’t aware that this sizing could be a problem. Why is that? Thanks!
March 22, 2013 at 8:15 am
I have never used fleece but had just started looking into it earlier this week so this is perfect timing!
March 22, 2013 at 8:13 am
only wool, but it is pricey.
March 22, 2013 at 8:08 am
I haven’t tried fleece.
March 22, 2013 at 8:06 am
I have never ever used fleece!
March 22, 2013 at 8:04 am
My baby is due in May, but the friend that convinced me to go the cloth route SWEARS by fleece covers, so I’m anxious to try them!
March 22, 2013 at 7:55 am
I have used just fleece type pants when we had a rash issue, letting them dry underneath a ceiling fan (over prefold). It worked pretty well. These look cute!
March 22, 2013 at 7:43 am
I’m brand new to cloth diapering (baby due in May) and posts like this teach me something knew when I thought I kind of maybe almost knew everything
Thank you!
March 22, 2013 at 7:32 am
I am so excited to try these!!! We are venturing into the world of fitted dopes with number 3:-) we also co-bed so leak free would be much appreciated;) Would love to win some free fluff!!!!
March 22, 2013 at 7:30 am
I keep meaning to try fleece and just haven’t yet.
March 22, 2013 at 7:25 am
I haven’t tried fleece!
March 22, 2013 at 7:21 am
We have a little bit of wool, but never tried fleece.
March 22, 2013 at 7:21 am
I’m new to cloth and have not used fleece or wool yet nor fitteds.
March 22, 2013 at 7:17 am
I have never used fleece. I used wool on my now 3 yr old son when BG organic didn’t work for night anymore. I only needed one wool cover and it worked great. It was kissaluv. I would love to try fleece with my daughter due in April.
March 22, 2013 at 7:08 am
I have! It’s cheap and water-resistant! A good alternative to spending lots of money you may not have on wool.
March 22, 2013 at 7:05 am
I have not tried fleece yet, but would love to! I use my wool at night and love it, but trying new things is always good.
March 22, 2013 at 7:00 am
I tried one I made when ds was little, it was ok.
March 22, 2013 at 6:26 am
Can’t wait to try!!
well made affordable covers are hard to come by!!
March 22, 2013 at 6:15 am
I have one fleece cover that I absolutely love! I don’t think I”ve ever had a bad experience with the fleece…well, just one and that was when I accidentally washed it with microfiber inserts, then I simply shaved off the “pills” with a razor. lol.