The Infamous A Mother's Touch Test Drive Program©

Have you been considering cloth? Looking at all the different options available and not sure what you like? Why not test drive a few that you are considering – most people wouldn’t invest without driving a car first and we agree – why not test drive the diapers first. By test-driving diapers, we hope that you will see that cloth diapering is not time intensive, as many believe. It also allows you to try out a variety of diapers prior to making a serious financial investment.

We have been offering this program since we opened our business in the summer of 2003 in an unofficial way but it’s time to make it official as it is becoming more and more popular. Originally, I lent some of my own “stash” of diapers to friends who couldn’t believe how simple cloth had become and these were both moms to their fourth babies and they made the switch.

If you live in Ottawa, ON and area, we will deliver a package of diapers to you and spend some time showing you how they work (ie. How to fold a Prefold diaper, discuss laundry, etc.) You can keep the diapers for one or two weeks. We recommend that you take a 2 week “test drive” which will allow you to truly see how easy cloth diapering is. You might even find a favourite in the bunch in this time frame.

If you live outside of Ottawa and would like to try the diapers, you will be responsible for insured shipping to & from A Mother's Touch.

Your “test drive” will cost the same as what you would spend on disposable diapers for the same period: $20/week. If you decide you would like to keep your child in cloth diapers, $10 of this fee will be waived for purchases greater than $50.

We also ask for a refundable deposit for the retail value of the diapers included, which will be refunded when the trade-in package is returned.

What can I test-drive?

We will work together and put a package together of diapers you wish to try. Most people want to try our pocket diapers to compare the Fuzzi Bunz to the Mommy's Touch to the DryBees. Since every baby is different, this is a great solution so that you get a diaper you are most comfortable with and one that fits your baby the best.

This is not to say that we don't offer other products in our test-drive program. We also have prefold diapers, fitted diapers & a selection of covers for you to try and we can also throw in a few AIO’s as well.

If you lose a diaper, you will have to pay the replacement cost. If a diaper is damaged due to ‘user error’ (ie – you bleach a diaper), you will have to pay the replacement cost. If a diaper is damaged due to ‘normal wear and tear’, you are not responsible for damages.

Once the diapers are returned, they are washed so that they are ready for another family's use - this includes a hot wash in Tide with a hot rinse to ensure cleanliness. We also do an additional hot rinse with Tea Tree Oil - Tea Tree Oil has antibacterial/anti-fungal qualities and will leave the diapers smelling fresh and ready to go.

For more information, please contact us and lets talk diapers!

Please note that the Fuzzi Bunz used in our Test Drive program will continue to be the 2006-2007 style which has the same fit as the newer 2008 style which has yet to come to market. Once these have been on the market for awhile and are more readily available to retailers and customers, we will slowly be replacing the "older" style.