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Little Monsters Pocket Diapers

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Are you interested in adding an embroidered Little Monsters cloth diaper to your collection? Today's review covers all the basics and may help you decide if this brand is right for your baby. Several months ago, Little Monsters sent two complimentary diapers for us to try out: Bunny Moon for Ingrid and Robot for Erik. Embroidery is on the back and coordinating colored snaps are on the front: Basic features include: Waterproof PUL outer and white microfleece pocket lining (there is Continue Reading

Diaper Rite Snapless Cotton Pre-Fitted Diaper Review & Giveaway

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*UPDATE*  Diaper Rite has changed the sizing of these pre-fitteds; instead of newborn to large, they are now available in either Size 1 or Size 2. New review coming in 2017! Cotton prefolds appeal to me greatly, but since I don't have the time or patience to do special folds, and I prefer something a little more absorbent, the Diaper Rite snapless pre-fitteds caught my eye. They are made of that same lovely prefold fabric but are contoured to fit your baby and have elasticized legs. The Continue Reading

When Should You Take Your Child to the Doctor?

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You are concerned about symptoms your baby or child is having. Should you go to the doctor, or stay home and wait it out? The answer depends on symptoms, age and duration. This post is meant to be a collaborative effort among parents and doctors (sites I often reference are Dr. Sears and Dr. Greene). I'll include my tips here and you are all welcome to make suggestions in the comments below because we all have experience and knowledge to share when it comes to red flags and warning Continue Reading

Diaper Rite Bamboo Pocket Review & Giveaway

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Diaper Rite brand products are sold exclusively at Diaper Junction.  This is a brand I trust for consistent quality and great prices; we regularly use the covers, regular pocket diapers, cotton doublers, flat diapers and AIO's. Today, my review is of something new: the Diaper Rite bamboo pocket diaper. I bought the "Rock It" print which is a bright and happy gender-neutral design: Here are the basic features of the Diaper Rite bamboo pocket: Waterproof TPU outer Inner velour Continue Reading