Diaper Junction One-Size Cover and Unbleached Flats Review & Giveaway

July 26, 2014 by 80 Comments

What’s colorful, trim-fitting, versatile and only $7.95? The Diaper Junction (aff) one-size cover! I’ve been really impressed with my purchase of a few months ago and wanted to share a review with you, just in case you’re on the fence about this product.

For my Diaper Junction review, I chose the Cobalt color, a nice deep blue that looks pretty sharp on both my guy and my gal. MENTION NEW PRINTS/COLORS

Here are the basic features of the Diaper Junction brand diaper cover:

  • It’s made of waterproof TPU. TPU is slightly softer and more pliable than PUL.
  • The inside of the cover has a flap at the front and back to help secure inserts or diapers. The back flap is elasticized for even better performance.
  • The inside is wipeable, which means you can reuse it a few times if it isn’t soiled with #2.
  • The rise features 3 rows of snaps, which translates to 4 size settings (three snapped up and one completely open).
  • The wings close with 1 snap and then have 2 additional hip snaps for further adjustment.
  • The snaps are covered on the inside with a thin white piece of fabric.

After about four months of regular use, here’s my feedback.

WHAT I LIKE:

  • The TPU fabric is silky smooth and makes for a very trim-fitting cover. It’s a little thinner than some of my other covers, and for that reason I was hesitant at first, but it has performed just as well.
  • The covers has washed and worn extremely well, with absolutely no visible wear or fading of colors.
  • The leg elastics are snug and comfortable and haven’t loosened up at all.
  • It fits well on both my 1 year old and my 2 year old, although I’ve been using almost exclusively on the younger one.
  • The wings are nice and stretchy.
  • It’s a roomy cover that fits well over fitteds, prefolds, flats or whatever else I feel like putting inside. Sizing is very comparable to a Flip diaper cover, with the only noticeable difference being the wing style and roominess in the rear (DJ cover is a bit more generous).
  • It’s performed great overnight.
  • The elastic sewn inside the back flap helps hold inserts in place better (in my opinion) than other covers with regular flaps.
  • You can choose from 12 different colors!
  • It’s only $7.95.

WHAT I WOULD CHANGE

    • Looking at the photo above, you can see how the snaps on the waistband are angled somewhat, and not straight up and down. This is the only thing I would change about the cover – to have the snaps straight up and down. Every once in a while, I feel like I can’t quite get the exact fit I want with the waist snaps.

This is the Diaper Junction cover on Erik; in this picture he is about 14 months old and 21 pounds.

These would make an ideal cover choice if you’re working on building a budget stash. My recommendation? Pair these Diaper Junction covers with Diaper Rite flats (also a DJ product). Diaper Rite birdseye cotton flats are sold in packs of twelve; you can choose from sizes small (27×27) and large (32×32) – measurements are prior to washing and drying. I bought unbleached Diaper Rite flats, since they are softer than the standard white. Flats are just one big square layer of fabric, so they wash and rinse out fantastically and dry super quick. I have a dozen of the smalls, and typical of cotton, they do not shrink up perfectly after the initial prepping. That is, they aren’t perfect squares, but they’re close. After you fold them up it doesn’t really make a difference anyway.

Small flats are $21.95 for a dozen, so that comes to $1.83 per diaper; one dozen larges are $26.95, bringing the cost per diaper to $2.25. Super economical!

There are two very easy ways to use Diaper Rite flats with the Diaper Junction covers. Pad-fold the flat (click here for quickie tutorial) and insert into the flaps of the cover:

Or try this simple fold with a Boingo or Snappi fastener if containment of messy poo is a going concern. This flat fold is one of the easiest you’ll find (sorry, I don’t do Origami, Kite, Mini Kite or Adapted Kite – LOL). It doesn’t even have a name that I know of. I call my creation the Custom Fold because you pick the width and length that you want.

There are only 4 steps. Easy, easy, easy!

Something else I really love about my soft unbleached flats: in a pinch I can grab them for other uses – burp cloth, clean up cloth or even an emergency changing mat for our bed (folded in half). Fitted diapers, AIO’s and pocket diapers just aren’t that versatile.

If you are thinking of grabbing a few of these bargain covers for your little one, here are the vibrant colors you get to pick from!

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A closer look at the two new colors (Rainforest and Antigua) plus my favorite of the new prints – Scottie!

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Here’s your chance to try the Diaper Junction one-size cover for your baby….for FREE! Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter form below, and you’ll have a shot at TWO one-size covers (choice of in stock colors) – thanks to our friends over at Diaper Junction! Open to US and Canadian residents. Allow 2-4 weeks for prize fulfillment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Smart Bottoms Newborn AIO Giveaway

July 25, 2014 by 54 Comments

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The Smart Bottoms newborn diaper will be available in three new color combos this fall! Starting July 25, 2014 you’ll be able to buy their tiny “Born Smart” AIO’s in Lil’ Monster (purple and orange), Limelight (green and purple) and Crushin’ It (orange and green).

Here are the specs:

  • Organic cotton interior soaker plus a snap-in organic cotton doubler
  • Colorful waterproof PUL outer with an umbilical cord cutout
  • One additional set of snaps on the rise to give your newborn some extra growing room
  • Inner pocket for extra absorbency, if desired
  • Fits babies 6 to 16 pounds
  • Retails for $18

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New colors are big news and Smart Bottoms wants to celebrate by giving one of my readers a newborn diaper in her choice of the 3 new colors!

THERE’S MORE TO BE EXCITED ABOUT: I received a Born Smart in the new Limelight color to review on my newborn, so be sure to look for that in your inbox very soon. Just waiting on baby to come!!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents and ends on August 4th at midnight. Good luck!

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bumGenius 3-Pack Diaper Giveaway

July 25, 2014 by 56 Comments

Welcome to the bumGenius 4.0 Cloth Diaper Giveaway!

You can enter to win a package of eco-friendly cloth diapers which fit from birth to potty training! This giveaway is being hosted and sponsored by Sam at the Crunchy Livin Mama Style Blog. Sam has been cloth diapering for over 4 years and has tried many brands, but one of her favorites is bumGenius, namely the one-size 4.0 pocket diaper. I’m happy to share this opportunity for my readers to add 3 of these top-rated diapers to their stash!

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The bumGenius 4.0 fits most babies from 7 to 35+ lbs. The diapers are well-fitting, highly absorbent and have a stay-dry lining inside. You can choose from either snap or hook & loop closure.  Each diaper comes with both a newborn and one-size insert. The newborn insert is great for the first few months when you need absorbency but not too much bulk. The larger insert is adjustable for the perfect fit.  It can be snapped over itself for more absorbency in targeted spots. Another way to use the newborn insert is for a nighttime booster if you have an older, heavy wetter. One really nice feature of the 4.0 is the overlap at the back of the diaper opening to cover the pocket area. It gives a clean look to the back of the diaper but it helps eliminates any redness from the elastic along the back of the diaper. To adjust the fit of a 4.0, use the 3 rows of rise snaps and double row of waistband snaps. Visit Crunchy Livin’ Mama Style to learn more about her experience with bumGenius!

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You can connect with bumGenius on Facebook and Twitter.

To Buy: You can purchase bumGenius! products through a handful of retailers.
To Win: One winner will be chosen to receive a 3-pk of bumGenius 4.0 Cloth Diapers valued at $54.

OPEN TO US RESIDENTS ONLY

This giveaway will begin July 25th and run through August 8th at 11:59pm. The winner will be chosen at random through Giveaway Tool. The winner E-mailed and given 48 hours to claim their prize. They will then be announced on the Giveaway Tool. The winner will receive the prize shipped to them from Crunchy Livin’ Mama Style. Any other participating blog is not responsible for prize shipment. Must be 18 years and older. Facebook, Twitter and Google are in no way affiliated with this giveaway. No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Open to US residents only.

Zephyr Hill Blog was not compensated for the promotion of this giveaway. All opinions are our own and were not influenced in any way. Keep in mind what works for us, our children or our family may not work for you. The sponsor will be responsible for prize shipment. Any participating blogger is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google and any other social media are not affiliated with this giveaway in any way. This disclosure is done in accordance with the FTC. If you have any questions regarding this post, please email Sam at Samantha@Crunchylivinmamastyle.com.

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Imagine Training Pants Review & Giveaway

July 6, 2014 by 140 Comments

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Imagine Baby training pants have worked well for both Susanna and Samuel, so I wanted to go ahead and share an official review with you. The Prefolds to Potty Training giveaway hop seemed like the perfect time to do this!
PrefoldstoPottyTrainingFINALHosted by Lauren at lo-wren.com and Maria at Change-Diapers.com, this event began as a one year cloth diapering anniversary celebration for Lauren last year, but has grown into a celebration of the journey from diapering through potty training. Join us for two-and-a-half weeks of cloth diapering and potty training guest posts, introductions to some amazing products (to help get you through the diaper-potty training journey), two amazing grand prize packages, and a blog hop with fifteen other bloggers giving away cloth diaper and potty training prizes! Be sure to check out (and thank) our amazing grand prize sponsors, and “hop” on over to the other participating blogs via the linky at the bottom of this post.

Two years ago, I purchased the Emerald trainers in size large:

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A view of the inner lining and sewn-in soaker (it only unsnaps on one side so I can’t open it up completely to photograph).

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Here are the basic features of Imagine Training pants:

  • Cotton knit outer with a 100% flannel lining
  • Hidden layer of microfiber to absorb small accidents plus a hidden layer of waterproof PUL in the wet zone
  • Snaps on one side (the right side of your child’s hips)
  • Three sizes: Small fits 21-29 pounds, Medium fits 24 to 35 pounds and Large fits 31-41 pounds.
  • Five colors to choose from

Our Imagine trainers worked well for both Samuel and Susanna at a certain stage in potty training. This was the time when they were actively learning and were able to get through *most* of the day without a big accident. For the inevitable “oops,” these training pants are sufficient, but you have to change your child pretty quickly or it will wick onto clothing.

In this picture, Susanna is wearing the size large; she is 2.5 years old and 31 pounds.

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Here’s a quick summary of my thoughts:

WHAT I LIKE

  • The cotton knit fabric is very soft and comfortable. It has a bit of stretch and the fit is superb.
  • The flannel lining helps them feel wetness immediately.
  • The inner layers are sufficient to catch a small accident but don’t add any bulk to the trainers.
  • Drying time is normal.
  • They look like “big kid” underwear, and not at all like a diaper (see photo above on Susanna)
  • The bright colors are fun.
  • They are very durable. I’ve used for over two years with two different toddlers and all I note at this point is some normal pilling on the fabric.
  • At $13.95, they are affordably priced. (NOTE: they are on sale for a limited time for just $11.95 each!)

WHAT I WOULD CHANGE

  • They run small, so to have an XL size available would be great. Lots of toddlers are still learning at age 3 and beyond.
  • The snaps on one side are very handy (and they are well-hidden so as not to look like a diaper); it would be nice to have them on both sides! However, if your learner does not like snaps of any kind on their “big boy” or “big girl” underwear, this would be a plus for you.
  • The tiny side snaps are a *little* less secure than the regular-sized snaps you see on most cloth products. Sometimes, one or two will come undone as I’m pulling the trainers up or down on my children. However, they’ve never come unfastened while wearing.

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Nuby Booster Seat Review & Giveaway

July 1, 2014 by 35 Comments

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Last year I reviewed Nuby’s step stool and was so happy with its performance that I was very curious about the booster seat. Nuby’s booster is made of durable plastic in a limited variety of color combos: pink with purple handles, green with orange handles and blue with green handles. It has a wide base and contoured design for comfort. I received the orange and green seat from Nuby in exchange for a review.

Here are the specs:

  • Holds up to 65 pounds
  • Includes white safety straps for securing to a chair, and also 3-point straps for fastening around your child.
  • Base measures 14×14 inches at its widest
  • Seat boosts your child up about 5 inches.

There are holes in the bottom of the seat to feed straps through around your child’s waist.

Like the step stool, this is a very durable yet lightweight accessory. Both of my toddlers can pick it up with no problem; the textured handles on either side make this even easier.

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It has worked fine to boost Susanna up at the table, and is just the right height to allow her legs to fit under the table.

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Note: the seat is secured to the chair, but the child restraint straps weren’t yet fastened when I snapped the above picture.

Both of my toddlers have actually enjoyed the seat much more for play. They sit it in, climb on it and put their dolls and stuffed animals in it. When used away from the table, the straps are not needed and can be easily removed.

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If you’d like to pick up Nuby’s Booster Seat for your child, try retailers like Target and Walmart, Amazon and Bed, Bath & Beyond. They retail for about $14.95.

Here’s how to connect with our friends at Nuby:

www.facebook.com/nubyusa
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www.pinterest.com/nubyusa
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Did you know that all Nuby sippy cups are on sale at Target right now? This promotion ends Saturday, July 12th!

You can enter to win a Nuby Booster Seat for your child. Just use the Rafflecopter entry form below. Giveaway is open to US residents only and ends July 10th.

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Cloth Diaper Innovations Giveaway: Win a Diaper Sprayer!

June 27, 2014 by 12 Comments

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How do you deal with dirty diapers between washings? Scrape them? Dunk and swish them? User liners? Or perhaps you have a sprayer.

QD Spray is a mom-and-pop enterprise that was started to address a very simple problem: the price of diaper sprayers. I’m one of those mothers that has put off buying a sprayer for my entire diapering experience because I don’t want to spend fifty or sixty bucks on an accessory. I know that those who have them love them. But still I hesitate. And so do LOTS of other mothers I know.

Besides a lower price, QD Spray proposes a few more advantages:

  • You aren’t confined to the potty. QD Spray hooks up to your laundry sink, your bathroom sink, your tub, etc.
  • You can still use it with your toilet, if you want, because there are three lengths available: 4 feet, 8 feet and 12 feet.
  • You can spray diapers without bending over or kneeling at the potty.
  • You can adjust the water temperature.
  • You can use QD Spray for lots of other things besides diapers. Some ideas: washing your hair, your pets, the children, rinsing and cleaning the tub or sink, and so on.
  • You can travel easily with it. Take it off your sink, put it in the carry bag and hook it up at your next stop.

But don’t you have to spray diapers in the toilet? I wondered that, too, and here’s the answer. All the pipes in your house drain to the sewer or a septic system, so the waste is going to the proper place. I’ve learned over the years that many mothers do rinse diapers in the tub or a large sink (while first knocking off the big stuff in the toilet). Instead of flushing when rinsing is complete, you can mist the sink with Lysol or some other type of disinfectant.

I chatted with Melissa at QD Spray about this question and she told me “People can most certainly spray off the poop wherever they choose, but we find the most people feel comfortable spraying it off in the toilet.”

Courtney, who has the QD Spray in stock at Over the Moon Diapers (starting at $39.99), sent me a couple of pictures which show how it attaches to the sink faucet:

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The QD Spray will fit most faucets, but not all. There are additional adapters that can be purchased. You can check the website for known-exceptions.

I’m really thrilled about getting the opportunity to personally review the QD Spray and share with you on my blog! But with baby #8 coming in just 4 short weeks, this will have to wait until fall. However, today you get to go ahead and enter to win one of your own!

innovation1Over the Moon Diapers has put together a truly one-of-a-kind event to showcase innovative cloth diapering products. Read about and enter to win some great prizes from the brands featured below, plus be sure to follow all the participants on social media! Giveaway ends July 11th at midnight and is open to US residents only. Good luck!

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Third Time’s a Charm: Maternity and Newborn Giveaways!

June 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Third Times a Charm Maternity and Baby Giveaways

Hello and thanks for checking out the Third Time’s a Charm event hosted by First Time Mom and Zephyr Hill! We’ve come together as veteran moms who have been there and done that to bring you what we feel are some of the best maternity and baby products out there. Each participating blog has a maternity and/or baby themed prize that’s at least worth $25. Hop around from blog to blog by using the linky in this post and see what must-have maternity and baby product each blogger thinks you should have!

Our grand prize packages are ones that Bert has tested and approved during her pregnancy with baby #3, Keira, as well as on Keira now that she’s on the outside world. We can’t wait for you to get to know our sponsors and their sometimes sanity saving products.

 

3TC maternity PackageMaternity Prize Package – These products can be used during pregnancy and some can be used after you’ve given birth to your new little one. Take a moment to check them out for yourself.

Spark of Amber - I reviewed the Raw Amber necklace in Campfire. I don’t have chronic pain so I didn’t really see a difference so my stepmother-in-law, who suffers from migraines at night, tested the necklace out. She definitely saw results and my father-in-law has said he’s noticed that she’s no longer in visible pain like she had been. You’ll be able to win an adult amber necklace in your choice of color!

Dr. Brown’s Gia Angled Breastfeeding Pillow – I first met this wonderful breastfeeding support last year at the Baby Ladies Baby Shower in Chicago. I loved how the pillow was shaped and the support it offered. Now that I’m using it in action I’m even more impressed. It’s ten times more supportive than the Boppy and both myself and my sister (who’s still currently nursing her 11-month-old son) like it a lot.

Mod Mum hospital gowns – There is nothing worse in my opinion than wearing the hospital provided gown during your entire hospital stay. They just look so bleh and let’s be honest, you’ve put in a lot of work the past months plus the labor and delivery. I love Lisa’s, the owner of Mod Mum, sense of style and the fabrics that she uses for her gowns. You’ll read my full review later but this is definitely a product you have to check out.

Chewbeads – Chewbeads are necklaces that mom wears that are safe for baby to chew on. I love wearing jewelry. Once my children turned four months I could pretty much guarantee I wouldn’t see another necklace around my neck for the next six months. That’s all changed with Chewbeads, they’re super cute and on trend too!

Maxwell Designs – If you’re not in the cloth diaper community using cloth diapers there’s a pretty good chance that haven’t heard about Canada-made Maxwell Designs. Maxwell Designs uses the best fabrics and their totes are so cute. Every bag, whether it’s a tote or a wet bag, is made with care which is one of the reasons this newer (to the US) company is really on the rise. I had the opportunity to review their cosmetic bag and I loved the shape of the bag. I also really liked the lining of the bag and how easily I could wipe away some of the loose powder that escaped in transit.

Pink Lemonade Mama Cloth – One time as I was folding Kendall, my oldest daughter’s, diapers and I touched the inside of the diaper and thought, “It would be nice to have underwear made out of this.” Well, you can! It’s called mama cloth and Pink Lemonade is the place to get it. For the event, I reviewed their Post Partum Pads. I was so impressed with how comfortable they were and how much they were able to hold without leaking.

Dana Decals – Wall decals are all the rage now and what makes Dana Decals stand out in my opinion are the designs they offer. You can walk into any big box store and buy some wall decal that’s in every home in your neighborhood. Or you could check out a shop like Dana Decals and find an original wall decal that will set your room apart from the rest. This is a must for nursery decorating.

3TC The Newborn PackageThe Newborn Package – What do newborns do? Eat, sleep and poop! Naturally the prizes in this package go right along with their basic needs.

Smart Bottoms – I love Smart Bottoms’ products and their commitment to provide organic fibers in their diapers. Plus, everything is made and sourced in the US. Their Born Smart diaper is the perfect fit on a little tush with skinny legs.

Thirsties – I’ve been so impressed with Thirsties’ hemp prefolds and of course their covers. In a jam and when I’m tired I just trifold the prefold and lay it in the cover. There’s a fold on the inside of the diaper that helps keep the prefold in place.

Nommy’s Nappies - Sarah and I go way back, okay only a year, but her Nighttime Nappy is my go to overnight fitted. The Newbie Nappy is just as high quality and efficient as the Nighttime Nappy.

Zookaboo! – I just about go into credit card overload whenever I look at Zookaboo!’s website so when I had my very own newborn t-shirt with a diaper cover and match hat for Keira to wear I just couldn’t stand how cute she looked! I’m so excited for you to win one of your own too!

aden + anais – I adore these blankets!! I’m sure you’ve seen them everywhere. What sets Hayden’s Heart swaddler apart is the message behind the blanket. It’s to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Defect as well as to help the families with medical bills.

Crafting Tree – You have to check out this breastfeeding infinity scarf. I can’t wait to tell you more about it so keep your eyes peeled for the review.

Black Wolf Designs – Michelle, the creator of Black Wolf’s jewelry, is truly talented. I love the washer necklace that she made for me.

Honey Pot Herbals - Laura has been using a salve for the past few months on BabyCakes that’s from Honey Pot Herbals. She’s really liking how nicely it goes on BabyCakes’ skin.

Farm to Front Porch – Farm to Front Porch does all things burlap! I love her burlap wreaths and banners and I can’t wait to show you the banner she made for Keira.

The event runs from today until midnight on July 7th. Good luck! Simply enter by completing the Giveaway Tools form(s) below. You may enter to both packages, however, you can only win one of the packages. Open to US and Canada. Don’t forget to hop around from blog to blog!

The Maternity Package

The Newborn Package

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First Time Mom, Zephyr Hill and participating Third Time’s a Charm bloggers are not responsible for fulfilling prizes. Prize fulfillment is the sponsor’s responsibility and obligation.

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Made in Canada Annual Cloth Diaper Giveaway

June 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Welcome to the Made in Canada Baby (#madeincanadababy) Event, hosted by Canadian cloth diaper bloggers Thinking About Cloth Diapers and Maman Loup’s Den. This event runs from June 22th to July 6th, with daily entries and a special bonus for Canada Day (July 1st)!

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Oh, Canada!

This event will showcase the wonderful works of many cloth diaper makers and other family-owned Canadian businesses from right across Canada. Discover brand new brands and revisit old favorites as you scroll through our list of wonderful sponsors.

More than 35 sponsors have come together in this massive giveaway to help us bring you close to $1,500 in prizes! We will be offering 3 wonderful truly Canadian prize packages, each with a value just under $500, as shown below. Each package contains a beautiful array of Canadian-made baby products for the little one(s) in your life! Many of the items are from brands that seldom participate in giveaways, so you definitely don’t want to miss this rare chance to win them!

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Bummis was founded in 1988 and is still operating out of Montreal, Quebec. When it comes to fun in the sun, Bummis has you covered from the bottom up! They will be offering one lucky winner a sun package including one sun cap, one UV tee, and one Swimmi in the size, print and color the winner chooses – all made right here in Canada! Retail value $55.

From Abbotsford, BC, Mally Designs Ltd. makes stylish leather bibs, luggage tags, passport holders and more! One lucky winner will receive a beautiful baby or toddler bib in their choice of color and design. Retail value $45.

Gamine & Cie is a Canadian company based in Boucherville, QU that offers a collection of charming hand-made dolls, waiting patiently to be adopted and cuddled by the little ones in your life. They are offering one beautiful rag doll to the winner. Retail value $55.

Whether you have little ones headed to the swimming pool, day care, or summer camp this summer, you’ll love the prize from Lovable Labels Inc. Keep your kids’ things out of the lost and found bin with the Ultimate Camp Pack, which includes waterproof, UV resistant peel-and-stick labels and bag tags! Retail value $44.95

Flip Size offers the highest quality brand-name used children’s clothing at prices that can’t be beat! Here is a chance to try out Flipsize with a $30 gift certificate.

From dryerballs to laundry soda, and everything in between Nellie’s All Natural, from Vancouver BC, will provide an exceptional clean and help your family go green. They are offering one lucky winner a 100-load tin of Nellie’s All Natural Laundry Soda. Retail value $21.

Little Miss Bows and Bands makes headbands, clips, ties, and bow ties for you and your little one! One lucky winner will receive a gift certificate toward any Little Miss Bows and Bands product from this business in Ajax, ON. Retail value $25.

Pixie and Me Diapers, from Brockville, ON, sells handmade hybrid fitted and all-in-two diapers in newborn and one-size options, plus hazelwood jewellry. They are offering a beautiful “mom and tot” hazelwood hecklace set for you and your little one. Retail value $29.50.

From their home studio in Woodstock, ON, Janine’s Place, uses upcycled wool to make wool diaper covers, teething toys, slippers, and more. One lucky winner will receive a pair of Size 12-18 month handwoven wool slippers with an organic liner and anti-slip suede sole. Retail value $32.

Ellie & Sabrina, from Edmonton, AB, makes products including car seat covers, wool dryer balls, wet bags, and reusable snack bags. They are offering a Hide and Peek Nursing Cover made of machine-washable cotton, featuring a stiff top edge to allow airflow and eye contact between mother and baby. Fabric may not be as pictured. Retail value $24.

From Summerland, BC,LalaBaby Designs makes adorable hand-made diapers to keep your little ones snug and dry, plus snack bags, wet bags, diaper pants, cloth wipes, and suck pads for baby carriers! One lucky winner will receive an all-in-two diaper with a 4-layer organic bamboo fleece snap-in petal insert, and a wipeable PUL cover. Retail value $23.

Création Folie Plastic is a fun Etsy shop from St-Gilles, Québec. From bibs and super hero capes to teethers and pacifier clips and more, owner and designer Audrey Caron brings fashion to fuctional items. She is offering a pair of hand-made baby leggings and a matching teething/babywearing necklace (made of Canadian wood beads with a bamboo string) for mama! Retail value $40.

Cloth diaper retailer Cozy Bums is based out of Prince George, BC. They offer free shipping on orders over $99, and sell a wide variety of products including Canadian brands Bummis, AMP, Applecheeks, and more! They are offering one lucky winner an AMP Duo One-Size diaper and a 2-layer AMP hemp insert. Retail value $25.50

Green Bumkin is based out of Kemptville, Ontario. Owner and designer Amy Lanctot sews all-in-ones, all-in-twos, and the most amazing one-of-a-kind diapers featuring her intricate appliques. Her diapers sell out of her Hyena Cart store quickly, and so we’re excited to offer a custom embroidery slot (you choose the design!) for either a one-size all-in-one or all-in-two with insert. Retail value $32.

Harp Diapers are made by single work at home mom, Deborah Plett, who specializes in cloth diapers and accessories. If you’re looking for a custom diaper, Deborah’s up for the challenge! Her unique diapers, which often feature vintage cartoon prints, stock on Hyena Cart. For the Made in Canada event, Harp Diapers is offering a $35 store credit!

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Petit Velours is based out of Val-David, QC, and makes custom diapers, and also sells diaper-making fabrics and gives classes for mamas who wish to sew their own diapers. She is fluent in English and French and ships worldwide. Petit Velours is offering one lucky winner 2 diapers – a one-size pocket diaper (8-15 lbs) with insert, and a night-time fitted diaper in size medium-long (18-35 lbs). Retail value $50.

Rainbows & Lollipops offers unique and special hand-made prints to decorate your baby’s nursery, bathroom, and playroom! Based in Nicolet, QU, Marie works with customers to custom-design art to fit their decorating vision. One lucky winner will receive a $35 gift card and free shipping. Retail value $50.

Au Fait Mama provides breastfeeding apparel that helps you feel and look good. Their nursing shirts and dresses, made in Vancouver, BC, grow with you from maternity to nursing and beyond! A very lucky winner will receive an Au Fait Mama Nurture T-Shirt, made of luxuriously soft and stretchy bamboo fabric. Retail value $72.00

From their Toronto studio, Cate and Levi makes stuffed animals, puppets, and other beautiful products from reclaimed wool whose colors and textures are individually selected. Your little one will love to adopt one of their beautiful one-of-a-kind creations! In honor of Canada Day, they are offering a Moose stuffed animal made from 100% reclaimed materials. Retail value $60.

Cold Lipstick’s Garden is based in Morinville, AB, and crafts custom accessories including hats, headbands, ties, baltic amber teething necklaces, leggings, and more! One lucky winner will receive a made-to-order teething distraction necklace. Retail value $20.

Lil Squishy Bums, from Guelph, ON, sells hand-made cloth diapers and accessories. The winner will be able to select an in-stock product of their choice – a fitted diaper, pocket diaper, or squishy butt pants! Retail value $25.

From Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canadian Cloth Shop makes diapers, wipes, children’s clothing, nursing pads, and much more! They are offering a Foxy Set, consisting of a 3-4T tank top and matching 2-4t capris in a very foxy print. Retail value $35.

My Little Lion Designs is owned by work at home mom Christina Kubik of East Gwillimbury, Ontario. She offers cute and durable waterproof items you will love, including wet bags, pail liners, diaper covers, and bibs. She also welcomes custom orders, so please feel free to contact her with special requests! She will work with one lucky winner to design and sew a custom one-size PUL diaper cover or swim diaper from her in-stock fabrics. Retail value $17.

Bottoms Up Cloth Diapers is a new cloth diaper boutique based in Aldergrove, BC. They offer free shipping on orders over $50, and carry brands including Funky Fluff, Lil Helper, and Mother Ease. The winner will receive a Mother-Ease cloth diaper product of their choice, with a value up to $24.

Nature Bumz is a Canadian family-run cloth diaper retailer based in Ontario. They carry a large selection of Canadian and US-made cloth diapers, including AMP, Applecheeks, Bummis, and more! They offer free shipping on all Canadian orders over $75. They are offering 2 lucky winners a $50 Gift Card for any purchase from their on-line store!

Natur-ELLE Cloth Pads are made in Moncton New Brunswick by Genevieve Losier. For our Made in Canada celebration, The Cloth Canoe Natur-ELLE Cloth Pads is giving away a gorgeous assortment of minky and organic bamboo velour cloth pads! The set of cloth pads includes one 11 inch heavy pad, one 9.5 inch regular pad and one 7.5 inch pantyliner. Retail value $38.50.

Ella Bella Bum cloth diapers are made by Sam Campbell and her team of production assistants and local seamstresses in Welland, ON. With their creative and unique designs and exclusive fabrics, this popular Canadian brand has quickly attracted a North American audience. One lucky winner will receive a one-size (15-35+ lbs) Ella Bella Bum embroidered pocket diaper with an aqua PUL outer, and a spring green athletic wicking jersey inner. Ella Bella Bum inserts are sold separately. Retail value $30.

Butt Ons Cloth Diapers is owned and operated by Hollee Tilma from Alexandria, ON. She sews fun and unique cloth diapers, including her popular fleece RONO over-night diapers. Inspired by their chunky-thighed heavy wetters, every Butt-On uses hidden layers of heavy poly fleece and/or bamboo fleece to contain leaks. One lucky winner can work with Hollee to choose a custom hybrid fitted diaper! Retail value $30.

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The sisters behind Öko Creations began designing and manufacturing environmentally-friendly textile products in 2009, and their products are now sold by more than 50 retailers across Canada. One lucky winner will receive an Öko Creations Bath Poncho made of organic cotton. Retail value $46

From Niagara Falls, Ontario, Cotton Candy Eco Cloth is offering a cloth pad sampler kit including a light, moderate, and heavy cloth pad in nautical themed prints. Retail value $27.50.

Buncha Farmers is based in Stoufville, ON, and makes stain sticks, laundry detergents, and personal care products. One lucky winner will receive a prize pack including 3 stain remover sticks, 3 soaps, laundry detergent, laundry additive, 2 hand sanitizers, Manuka Honey moisturizing cream, +550 Manuka Honey facial cream, and a 30 SPF sunscreen with Manuka honey! Retail value $150.

Miss Molly Bowtique makes hair accessories for girls of all ages and is based in Comox, BC. They are offering a pack of 6 beautiful headbands to one lucky winner. Retail value $24.

Designed and manufactured in Toronto, Canada, RiNGLEY offers beautiful and safe teething toys made from 100% certified organic cotton terry cloth and untreated Maple wood from North American Maple trees that is naturally antibacterial. Their designs allow your baby to easily grip the ring and cloth, and can be used wet or dry. Your little one will love their sun-shaped teether Retail value $20.

Wee Woollies offers made-in-Canada merino wool base layers for little ones. Perfect for both winter and summer, merino provides a natural UV protection factor of 40+, while keeping your wee ones warm at their core. One lucky winner will receive a merino singlet and matching merino beanie hat in the winner’s choice of size and color, great for stylish summer wear. Retail value $52.

PeepOoie Cloth Diapers sells handmade cloth diapers from her home in Sebringville, ON. One lucky winner will receive a custom one-size pocket diaper (fits 16 to 45+ lbs) with a 3 layer microfiber insert. You can choose from over 50 outer fabrics and matching minky or microfleece inners! Retail value $28.

Prize pack #3 also includes a $50 gift card from Nature Bumz, a Canadian family-run cloth diaper retailer based in Ontario. They are offering 2 lucky winners a $50 Gift Card for any purchase from their on-line store!

Ömaiki was founded in 1997 and operates in Blainville, Quebec. They sell cloth diapers, training pants, breast feeding pads, swim diapers, and more! They have offered a 3.Ö (one-size hybrid diaper and bamboo insert) in winner’s choice of print and closure. Retail value $28.50.

Monkey Doodlez manufactures and distributes a wide range of cloth diapers and accessories, including diapers, swim diapers, wet bags, pail liners, wipes, and wipe cubes. Their products are sold by retailers across Canada and the US. One lucky winner will receive a swim diaper in their choice of print and size. Retail value $20.

From Whitby, ON, cloth diaper retailer Lil’ Monkey Cheeks sells a wide variety of brands, including AMP, Applecheeks, Funky Fluff, Omaiki, and more! One lucky winner will receive an AppleCheeks Little Bundle in winner’s choice of colour and size. Retail value $24.

Wow, that’s a lot of made-in-Canada baby prizes! We would like to thank all of the generous Canadian businesses who have supported us with the amazing prizes above! Now that you’ve seen all of the wonderful prizes, don’t forget to enter below! And be sure to support all of our Made in Canada event sponsors!

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Tiny Tush Elite 2.0 Diaper Review & Giveaway

June 20, 2014 by 159 Comments
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Welcome to the 3rd annual Summer Cloth Diaper Giveaway Hop hosted by Heather from Mommy’s Favorite Things and Mama’s Baby Cupcakes. Giveaways are focused on everything that is cloth diaper-related! After reading my Tiny Tush review, and entering the giveaway, make sure to visit all the blogs below for a chance at more great cloth diaper prizes. Each has a minimum prize value of $25.
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There’s also a Grand Prize giveaway where one lucky US winner will receive a package worth $375! With great sponsors like EweBGreen, Tidy Tots, Tiny Tush, and Smarti Pants, this package offers a little something for everyone or a great package for someone wanting to start cloth.

Tiny Tush is helping me to celebrate this year’s Summer Cloth Diaper Giveaway Hop! They sent an Elite 2.0 pocket diaper for review, plus two cotton pocket diaper stuffers in sizes small and medium.

I received the cute red and black “Derby” print. Here are the specs:

  • Waterproof PUL outer
  • White microfleece inner lining
  • Large back pocket for stuffing
  • Large range of sizing (4 rows of rise snaps)
  • Single row of wing snaps, including crossover snaps for skinny/small babies
  • Waterproof PUL fabric strip on inside front of diaper
  • Back elastic
  • 2 microfiber inserts (small 5.5×12 and large 5.5×16)
  • 13 colors sand 17 prints to choose from
  • Made in the USA
  • Retail price: $19.99

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This is a very well-made pocket diaper with sturdy, high-quality fabrics, and evenly placed stitches and snaps. The inner fleece lining is super soft and a little thicker than many imported pockets I’ve tried in the past. All fabrics used by Tiny Tush are milled in the United States. The price tag is therefore higher than an import, but the quality really shows when you compare. Plus, you get 2 inserts instead of 1 and you can choose “fold to fit” inserts instead of standard microfiber, if you prefer.

And then you also have Tiny Tush’s fast shipping and 1-year warranty on materials, sewing and workmanship.

Having two inserts is definitely a plus. You can use one or both. When the diaper is fully opened on the largest setting, the large insert fits perfectly in the pocket. For 18-month-old Erik, who wears the diaper snapped up just once, I either use the small insert or fold down the front of the large insert a little before stuffing; it’s longer than most “standard” microfiber soakers. It’s very easy to slide inserts in and out; not only is the opening generous but the PUL is very slick (ever stuffed one of those diapers with a “sticky” PUL lining inside the pocket)?

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Overall, I’ve been really pleased with the fit and performance of this diaper. It has a nice trim profile, especially through the crotch. The only thing I would change is to have double snaps on the wings, which is just a personal preference of mine. With both inserts in place, this is a really absorbent pocket diaper; I even tested it overnight on my 2.5 year old toddler, Susanna – it held her just fine until morning. Here are a few pictures so you can see the fit on my 18-month-old and 2.5-year-old:

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I really appreciate that Charlene also send some of Tiny Tush’s cotton pocket diaper stuffers, since they offer the option of using a natural fiber. They are 2-ply organic cotton fleece; one side is smooth and the other is fluffy. Small measures 9×11.5 and medium is 9.5×13.5 after washing, and they retail for just $4.49 each. You can fold in half or fold in thirds (or even fourths for a tiny baby). I’ve used them to stuff in the pocket or just laid in a cover. The picture below shows the small and medium sizes, as well as the medium folded in half inside a waterproof diaper cover. I really like that Tiny Tush offers so many choices when it comes to inserts; you can have a more versatile stash with components made of different fabrics and that can serve different functions. These foldable cotton inserts can be used later on as burp cloths, clean up rags or even a small portable changing pad for your diaper bag. The cotton washes easily and dries in a normal amount of time.

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Enter to win a Tiny Tush Elite 2.0, plus a Bumkins wet bag (12×14 inches). This giveaway is open to US residents and ends June 30th. Good luck!
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Sweet Pea Bamboo AIO and Pail Liner Review & Giveaway

June 19, 2014 by 143 Comments

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There’s something NEW at Sweet Pea Diapers! In fact, there are three new releases: the long-awaited Bamboo AIO one-size diaper, a large waterproof pail liner and two new prints for summer (Owls 2.0 and Chevron Purple 2.0). I confess to already having ordered two covers in the two new prints (just couldn’t resist and they are only $11 each)!

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My friends at Sweet Pea sent an AIO tester and a pail liner some time ago, so we’ve had lots of time to try them out. Let’s take a look at the new bamboo AIO first. Here are the specs:

  • Waterproof PUL outer
  • Double row of snaps on waistband, plus crossover snaps for skinny/small babies
  • Three size settings via the snap-down rise (fits 8 to 35 pounds)
  • Bamboo lining
  • Sewn-in soaker with a bamboo velour top
  • Snap-in soaker with 3 layers of fabric (two bamboo and one microfiber layer on the inside)
  • PUL fabric strip on inside of the front waistband
  • Retail price of $21.95

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You might be thinking that’s a lot of snaps to fasten at the waistband. It can be, but I only fasten two or three when in a hurry, and the diaper still stays put.

The photo on the left shows the AIO diaper with its partially sewn-in soaker; on the right you can see what the diaper looks like with the extra soaker snapped on top for more absorbency. You can also see the strip of PUL fabric on the inside of the diaper to help guard against potential leaks out of the front of the diaper.

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Just like our Sweet Pea one-size covers, the AIO fits Erik really well. With plenty of snaps on the waistband it doesn’t shift or sag. The bamboo fleece gussets are snug and soft and the elasticized back helps keep messes in (plus it looks really cute from the back). It’s definitely a trim and super cute diaper (and it will be available in all the wonderful Sweet Pea colors and prints)!

The only thing I noticed that is a little different in the way this diaper is designed compared to my Sweet Pea covers is that the wings are lower than the front waistband, so they don’t line up evenly. You can see this in the picture below. Visually, I think it would look better if everything lined up, but this is just an aesthetic issue.

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Drying time is normal, thanks to the fact that the internal soaker is only partially attached. This is a true AIO because you can literally just put it on your baby and go. The extra soaker is nice for extra absorbency and snaps in very quickly – much faster than stuffing!

And now for the pail liner.

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It measures about 27.5 inches on the long side and about 22 inches along the bottom. The top is elasticized and it will fit a 14 gallon pail (as well as other similar sizes; the one I’m using is a bit smaller).This bag easily holds a couple of days worth of dirty diapers. What’s really amazing is the retail price – just $14.95! This definitely beats out several well-known competitors, and in my testing over the past few months it works just as well. Soaking wet diapers do not leak through; it is sewn and sealed very tightly.

The new Sweet Pea pail liner will be available in several colors and prints, including the two new summer releases pictured above (owls and chevron)!

You can buy Sweet Pea diapers in the United States and Canada.

And now…..Nancy told me that one of my readers is going to win TWO of these new products: a Bamboo AIO and pail liner in their choice of color (subject to availability). How exciting!! Enter to win below. This giveaway is open to US and Canada and will end on July 3.

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