Hiney Lineys vs. gDiaper

I recently had someone ask me if the Hiney Lineys diapers were the same concept as the gDiaper since it is a three piece system. The answer to this is NO! So I am going to go over both systems and how they work so you can see the difference.

What is the gDiaper system?
The gDiaper is a three piece system that is also a hybrid diaper.

How it works-
The gdiaper has three pieces. A little gpant, little gpant pouch (snap-in liner), and either a cloth insert or disposable insert.

From gdiaper.com

The little gPant pouch is removable. You can re-use it over and over if it isn’t soiled, and if it is (and it will be with poopy diapers!) you can simply unsnap it, put a fresh one in, and continue using the same little gPant on future diaper changes. This means you only need a few pants, whereas other cloth diaper covers get soiled with nearly every diaper change, so you have to have a dozen or more covers.

Basically, the theory behind a gdiaper is that you will need less little gpants. Ideally, if the system worked 100% of the time, you would only need to change the little gpant if you had a blowout that got onto the pant itself. This means you would need fewer gpants, slightly more snap-in liners, and then more gcloth.

The whole point of the gdiaper system is to have you use less pants and liners, saving you money.

The gcloth are designed to be stay-dry.

Two layers of soft 100% polyester microfleece wick moisture away from baby's bottom keeping it feeling dry and comfortable. Two layers of hemp/cotton absorb wetness and hold moisture in. The white side goes against baby's bum, the brown hemp/cotton side goes down (gdiapers.com)

The downside-
The gdiaper is a sized diaper. Each little gpant with one snap in insert costs approx. $17.99 and a pack of 6 snap in liners are about $20. For a sized diaper this is not the cheapest option. You must also replace the snap in liners every six months for them to maintain their waterproofing abilities. So when you look at the cost of the gpant as a sized diaper it is a bit pricier than some other cover systems. You will go through four different sizes from birth to potty-training. (Size newborn, small, medium, and large). The gdiaper is also only available in aplix. There is not a snap option. 

When I used gdiaper I love that they were very trim. They were also SUPER SUPER cute. However, I found that I had to change the whole gpant and liner pretty much every time my exclusively breastfed baby pooed. Because her poo was runnier, it got on the pant each time. So I needed as many size small gpants as I did liners which got VERY pricey. On my son, with more solid poo I did not have this issue. However, I do feel they are a little overpriced for what they are- which is a sized cover. I also did not like that the nylon lay against their skin. I always seemed to have a red mark in the leg area even when the diaper was loose. The gcloth is designed to be a stay-dry insert. However, with only two layers of hemp/cotton underneath I found I needed to double up to get this effect.  

What is the Hiney Liney system?
Hiney Lineys are a three piece or two piece system that is slightly different. It consists of a out waterproof shell,  a snap in "liney", and an insert or prefold. Or a waterproof shell and a snap-in "Allin Liney" (a liney and soaker combo). This is a ONE SIZE system. One size will get you from 12 pounds to potty training. A newborn size is available as well.

 How it Works?
The "liney" is Stay-dry suedecloth and keeps baby's bottom feeling dry. Suedecloth will soften after a few washes. So with a liney over your prefold or insert you are getting all the benefits of a pocket diaper, but no more washing the whole diaper when baby wets! Unlike a pocket diaper, the waterproof outer cover may be used again and again. Simply replace the liner and your insert or prefold, and you are ready to fasten on baby.

The theory behind this system is that you can have a stay-dry diaper with a reusable cover. This means less covers, more lineys and inserts. This system would save you money over pocket diapers because you are able to purchase less shell covers. 

They also have a "Allin Liney" available. It is a liney and soaker combo making this a very versatile system. You can use it as a three piece or two piece system. If you are out of lineys you can also just use the cover as a "normal" shell. Just place a prefold or insert in the diaper and go. 

What I like about this system is that it is stay-dry but won't break your bank. I typically put a fleece strip over my prefolds or inserts to keep my babies skin drier. However, fleece strips can ride up or get bunched up. With this system the stay-dry liney is snapped in so it won't move around! I really love the idea of this system!



The main differences!
Hiney Lineys is a one size stay-dry diaper and can be used in three different ways (three piece, two piece, or cover). The gdiaper in contrast is a three piece system designed to save you money over other sized diapers by allowing you to use fewer pants and only replace the snap in liner. 

Of the two the Hiney Lineys system has more perks for me. I like that you get the stay-dry effect against the skin by having a completely different stay-dry liner. The Hiney Lineys would be more comparable to a pocket diaper, whereas, the gdiaper would compare more to a traditional cover/insert style. I also appreciate that the Hiney Lineys system is a one-size system as opposed to a sized system. However, I do love that the gdiaper is also a hybrid diaper and that their inserts are flushable.

The best system will be determined by your family's individual needs. If you are looking for a really cute and trim sized diaper or hybrid diaper- gdiapers may be for you!

If you are looking for a one-size pocket diaper type system that is a little less expensive than traditional pockets Heiny Lineys could be for you!