Happy Endings Kid's Review

Our Verdict
Our Analysis and Test Results
Noticing a need for more affordable, eco-friendly diapering options on the market, Happy Endings Eco Diapers launched in 2013. This small business is “mama-run” and based in Oregon, USA. The company provides diapering products and accessories of all shapes and sizes, for a range of ages, from babies to adults.
Absorbency
The Happy Endings Kid's diaper scored right in the middle of the group for absorbency. While it is no superstar, we think it performs well enough to handle most situations. If you find that you are frequently having issues with leakage or blowouts, you can always place some additional inserts in the pocket.
Likes
This diaper is versatile in its many uses. It has a thick 5-layer microfiber insert that snaps into the cover, and sewn into the liner is a pocket that you can stuff with additional inserts if needed. The outside of the cover is a silky smooth polyester lined with a waterproofing layer of PUL. The lining is a charcoal bamboo microfleece that wicks very well. While we have yet to find any wicking/absorbency benefits to charcoal bamboo, the dark color makes it more stain-resistant at the very least. With the option to choose between three different sizes, it can fit kids from 35-100 lbs.
The stretchy tabs on the side can snap on and off, depending on how old your child is. The flexible elastics make it easy to turn the Happy Endings Kid's into a pull-up style diaper to use once kids are starting to potty train. It is also possible to unsnap the tabs and use this as a standard diaper, although you will only have one adjustment option. When used in this way, the waist opening is small enough to fit younger babies, but with elastic on both the front and back sides, it is a bit more flexible. There are three snap positions for the rise, which makes it suitable for kids of various ages.
There is a double gusset on the cover, as well as a single gusset built into the insert. The triple protection helps keep in messes of any size, making it a favorite for overnight use as well. The absorbency of the Happy Endings Kid's was one of the best in the bunch. We feel that this diaper can handle an average amount of liquid without batting an eye. With the extra stuffable pocket, we would be confident using it for heavy wetters or older children.
Dislikes
This diaper, while highly absorbent, is quite bulky. We understand that we can't have the superabsorbent properties without it, so we don't mind the bulk so much. Also, being designed to fit older kids, the shape is quite long and narrow. A fit like this is good once your child begins to get long and thin, as toddlers do. However, it can seem a bit awkward on smaller babies, even with the rise adjusted to the smallest setting.
This Happy Endings diaper has one of the thickest inserts of all the diapers tested. The multiple layers add to the bulk, and can also make it a bit difficult to get all the way clean. Some users complain about the insert still smelling like urine even after washing. Keeping this in mind, we want to emphasize the importance of following a proper washing routine, using the right amount of detergent, and washing your diapers frequently.
Conclusion
The Happy Endings Kid's is a specialty diaper that performed well in our tests and fit a need that is not met by many other diaper manufacturers. Its unique triple gussets and stretchy side tabs make it ideal for kids who are beginning to outgrow diapers but are not yet fully potty trained. We like that the Happy Endings company is thinking outside of the box by offering an affordable, ecofriendly choice for families outside of the norm.
Meet Your Review Team
Senior Review Analyst
Abriah is a Senior Review Editor and has been a leading member of BabyGearLab's Review team since 2015. Her background includes years of experience as a caregiver and Nanny, including growing up as the oldest in a big family where she had ample experience with baby products in helping take care of her six younger siblings. Abriah has tested more strollers and installed more car seats than most people will use in a lifetime, putting them through extensive testing. When she isn't testing the latest baby products, she's planning her next travel adventure.
Mom-in-Chief
Dr. Juliet Baciocco Spurrier is a board-certified pediatrician, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), mother of two, and founder of the Baby section of GearLab. Juliet earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Anthropology and Italian Literature from the University of California at Berkeley and her Medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington DC. She completed her pediatric residency at the Doernbecher Children's Hospital at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR, and subsequently practiced pediatrics in both the Pacific Northwest and... read more