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Showing posts with label Cloth diapers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cloth diapers. Show all posts
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wool.....What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing! Say it again! WRONG!!! But for some reason the War song popped into my head and I had to finish my version of the song :) Wool is absolutely wonderful!! But it can also be extremely intimidating and scary if you have never used it before. It was well over a year into my cloth diapering adventures before I even thought about attempting wool. And all I have to say is I am sad and sorry that I did not try it sooner!!!
It is not nearly as horrible as I thought it would be to deal with. But when someone tells you that you have to hand wash it, don't put it in the dryer, and use lanolin on it, that would make most people run for the hills :) And that is exactly what I did for over a year. You really don't "wash" it you more let it soak :) and then roll it up to get the excess water out. But you can read more one washing here (coming soon)!
So I guess the real question is why wool? What is so awesome about it? And why do I not wash it between every use? Yuck!!!
Monday, April 22, 2013
Great Spring Cloth Giveaway Event!!!
Spring has sprung! And there is no time like now to load up on Cloth Diapering and Baby gear! We have put together a great line up of prizes, valued at over $600!! Please visit our sponsors and enter the giveaway for your chance to win it all! Open to Canada and the USA.
Prizes were donated from the following awesome companies:
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Cloth For Every Bum - Twitter Party
It's about time for another AWESOME twitter party! Cloth for Everybum, a Cloth Diaper Charity servicing a 2 hour radius from Savannah, Georgia is sponsoring a Twitter Party and Auction! Cloth for Everybum is different from other Cloth Diaper Charities because they require that every mom or dad receiving a cloth diaper kit (24 diapers + accessories) attends a Cloth Diapering 101 class. This is a brilliant idea. Cloth diapers may be a foreign concept to many parents, and a simple class could "make or break" their ability to succeed with cloth diapering. In addition this class will provide an open-ended resource if there are any further problems or questions in the future. Below are some pictures of the kits that are handed out to these cloth diapering parents. Every month the first 5 people in need who QUALIFY and attend a class will receive their own kit. To date, Cloth for Everybum has handed out over 42 Cloth Diaper Kits. This means that 42 families attended a Cloth Diaper 101 class. That is great! I can tell you that I have personally had the opportunity to meet the ladies who head up Cloth for Everybum and got a glimpse into all the time and efforts that they put into what they do. I was so impressed with their enthusiasm to spread awareness about cloth diapers.
I love their mission statement:
"If you teach a man to fish, he will eat for a lifetime. Our mission is not simply to give free diapers to low income families, but to teach the families how to use them. Scheduled Cloth Diapering 101 classes are mandatory for all kit recipients. For recipients in the Mentoring sub-program, a mentor will be matched to the family and follow them for a period of time."Friday, March 1, 2013
Aplix VS. Snaps
When it comes down to picking diapers probably the most important decision you will have to make is Aplix VS. Snaps!!! But what should you chose? What is best for you? What is best for baby? Such a had decision :)
For me it was an easy decision!! I went with SNAPS! Why? Honestly because I like the look of snaps better than the look of Aplix. But I also started cloth diapering when Baby K was 8 months old. If I would have started at newborn and used newborn diapers I would have chose Aplix and then switched to snaps with OS diapers.
Aplix is a great choice for a newborn or before baby messes with their diapers. When baby is a newborn you are changing them so much that aplix would make it faster and easier. But once baby starts to mess with their diaper aplix will also be easier for them to take off :)
Snaps on the other hand are harder for baby to play with but also take a couple extra seconds to for parents to use :) I also feel that it gives the from of a diaper a cleaner look! So it comes down to how old is baby? What type of look do you like? And how easy do you want it to be for you AND for baby :)
So what are your diapers? Aplix or Snap? Why?
For me it was an easy decision!! I went with SNAPS! Why? Honestly because I like the look of snaps better than the look of Aplix. But I also started cloth diapering when Baby K was 8 months old. If I would have started at newborn and used newborn diapers I would have chose Aplix and then switched to snaps with OS diapers.
Aplix is a great choice for a newborn or before baby messes with their diapers. When baby is a newborn you are changing them so much that aplix would make it faster and easier. But once baby starts to mess with their diaper aplix will also be easier for them to take off :)
Snaps on the other hand are harder for baby to play with but also take a couple extra seconds to for parents to use :) I also feel that it gives the from of a diaper a cleaner look! So it comes down to how old is baby? What type of look do you like? And how easy do you want it to be for you AND for baby :)
So what are your diapers? Aplix or Snap? Why?
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Lalabye Baby OS Pocket Diaper - Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a
OS Pocket Diaper (your color choice)
from Lalabye Baby!!!
Enter on the RC form below and make sure to check out the REVIEW!
Open to U.S. ONLY and must be 18+
Good Luck!
*Facebook is in no way affiliated with this contest or its sponsors. Please note that SAH CD Mama is not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations. I have represented the sponsor with the expectation they will fulfill their prize and in a timely manner. I will contact the sponsor regarding your prize(s). My sponsors, in most cases, are shipping their items to you directly. I will make every effort to assist you obtaining your prize. If there is an issue with a sponsor, please notify SAH CD Mama within 4-6 weeks for assistance, after that I may be unable to assist you.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Lalabye Baby OS Pocket Diaper - Review
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| Outside of the diaper! |
Lalabye Baby is an awesome Cloth Diaper, family run, company based out of Southern Florida! They have only been officially in business since late summer/early fall but have put a wonderful OS diaper on the market. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to keep up with all the new happenings!!!
About the Diaper (from Lalabye Baby)
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| Inside of the diaper with PUL belly band |
Our diapers are one size pocket diaper designed to be used from newborn through potty training! Using 100%Natural Bamboo Fibers and PUL (waterproof fabric) Lalabye baby’s diapers' are among the best. Our diapers are designed in the USA and manufactured overseas. Utilizing our global resources we custom create and design our diapers with your baby and ours in mind.
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| large insert and small insert |
- Waterproof Exterior - PUL (polyurethane laminate). This laminate-backed diaper fabric was originally developed for the medical community, but it's softness, flexibility and water-proof qualities make it perfect for cloth diapering.
- Suede Cloth interior - Suedecloth wicks moisture away from baby, resists staining, and does not hold poo. In addition, suedecloth does not pill and stays new-looking.
- Four layer bamboo inserts - Each diaper comes a newborn size insert and regular size insert. Bamboo is one of the newest fabrics in the cloth diapering world. Bamboo is very absorbent, naturally anti-bacterial, and won't hold odors. It has a very silky and luxurious feel and stays soft wash after wash. Bamboo is also very environmentally friendly!
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| Where the inserts snap together |
- PUL (waterproof) belly band - Having the PUL on the inside belly band helps prevent those leaks onto to clothes or crib. This is especially true for those little tummy sleepers! This also a front pocket making it easy for the inserts to agitate out in the washer. No more unstuffing dirty diapers!
- There's a snap on the inside to snap the inserts. This prevents shifting of the inserts if you put it inside and also allows you to use the diaper as an AI2. Just lay the insert on top of the diaper since bamboo can be next to baby's skin unlike microfiber.
- Rainbow color belly snaps - no more trying to figure out the fit on baby. Now you can tell your sitter, grandma or significant other how to use the diaper and make sure it's on right!
- Back pocket & care label - Our diaper features a front and back pocket to help with the stuffing and unstuffing of the diapers. The care label gives clear directions on how to wash the diaper.
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| Color coded snaps!!!! 1 of my favorite things about the dipe! |
My Thoughts
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| PUL Belly panel and front pocket opening |
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| Even has a hip snap :) |
When and Why I use it: I use this diaper when I know it is going to be at least 2 1/2 + hours until the next time I am going to be able to change Baby K. With the 2 Bamboo inserts this diaper can really hold! It is great for long car rides or when you are going to be walking around for a while with Baby on your back :) I personally have been using this diaper for over a month and have never had a leak with it!
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| Baby K from the front (the hair is from a Chewbacca doll) |
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| Tush shot! |
All opinions are my own and not influenced in any way. This diaper was provided by Lalabye Baby for review. No additional compensation was accepted for this review.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Blue Disco Dot Givaway from Irresistibly Green!!!
As 2012 comes to a close it is time to get your groove on with the last giveaway of the year from Irresistibly Green!
Celebrate the coming new year with a blue dot disco package that includes a Wahmies Deluxe one size pocket diaper and two matching wet bags.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Project Pomona Jeans - Review
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| Fronts |
I have been lucky enough to be able to work with Meghan from Project Pomona on a wonderful review!!! Meghan has been super sweet to work with, especially with everything being so busy with the holidays. She has always been there when I needed anything and I always felt like I was important and cared for.
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| Back |
Please make sure to check out Meghan and Project Pomona on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to keep up to date on everything that is happening and where you can find giveaways for these awesome jeans :)
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Cow Patties Cloth Diapers Stuffable AI2 - Review
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| Outside of diaper |
I received a stuffable AI2 diaper in the adorable Star Wars fabric!!! Hubby loved the fabric since he is a huge Star Wars fan and I loved that Megan made it girly for Baby K by adding ruffles!! Who doesn't love ruffles?!?! Well I guess you wouldn't love them on your boy...or would you? At 1st I was a little confused by the stuffable AI2 and wasn't sure how to use it. But in reality it is a pocket diaper that you can use an insert in the pocket or lay it on top like an AI2. Best of both worlds! Make sure to check out Cow Patties on Facebook to see all the wonderful fabrics Megan has and to keep up to date with all that is happening. You can also check her out on Twitter and Pinterest.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Merry Fluffy Christmas Giveaway Hop 2012

Welcome to the 3rd annual Merry Fluffy Christmas Giveaway Hop, hosted by And Then There Were 4!!!
This is probably the biggest Fluffy hop of the year and there are many wonderful Fluffy prizes up for grabs!! Make sure to check out all of my wonderful sponsors below and enter on the Rafflecopter form! This prize pack is wonderful because ALL 4 of my sponsors are WAHMs!!! Let's show these Mamas some major support!! Then make sure you check out the other 60+ wonderful blogs on the Linky at the bottom of the post to see what other wonderful items you can enter to win :)
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Green Christmas Gift Giveaway Hop
Welcome to the Green Christmas Giveaway Hop, hosted by Happy Mothering, Going Green with Grizls and The Reynolds Mom. Just under 50 members of the Green Moms Network have come together to offer you tons of opportunities to win green-themed Christmas gifts! There’s sure to be something for everyone on your list! We hope you’ll discover some great new brands to add to your Christmas list too!
Our hosts are featuring 5 fabulous grand prize packages from these green and natural brands: For Your Bug-a-Boo, Blue Manatee Boxes, Bulk Herb Store, Snug Bug Diapers, Nosefrida, My Pretty Playhouse, Wonder Forge, Kelly Kits, Kerrific Online, LibreTea, Grounds for Change, Zulka Sugar, Justin's Nut Butters, Better Life, ReuseIt, Strawesome, generationMe, Soybu, Purely Gorgeous, A Mothers Design, Dr. Bronner's and Xmittens!. Click here to enter the grand prize.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
GroVia OS AIO - Review (sponsored by Bouncing Babies)
I contacted the wonderful Mamas behind Bouncing Babies about 2 months ago to see if they would be awesome enough to sponsor a hop that I had coming up during this busy and hectic time of the year we call "The Holidays!!" :) They obviously said yes :) or you wouldn't be reading this right now! But seriously they were wonderful enough to say yes and also to allow me to review something of my choosing.![]() |
| Outside of Diaper |
But my really good friend and fellow CD Mama kept telling me how it was one of her favorite diapers. So when I had the chance to try it again I took it :) And I have to say I LOVE it now!!! I don't know if I got a bad diaper the 1st time around or if it was Baby K's build at the time but I am very sorry that I sold that 1st diaper now :( But more on why I love it below!!! But I want to make sure to thank Stacey and Megan for being such wonderful sponsors and allowing me the chance to review an awesome diaper!!! You ladies have been wonderful through everything and I have loved working with you!!! Also make sure to check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest where you can keep up with all the latest happenings at Bouncing Babies!!!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Holly Jolly Jubilee Giveaway Hop - 2 Prize Packs
Welcome to Holly Jolly Jubilee 2012!!! This hop consist of just about everything :) So you know that there will be some wonderful and useful items up for grabs from 90 different blogs!!! All prizes that are up for grabs during this giveaway have a retail value of at least $25. After entering my giveaway make sure to check out the linky at the bottom of the page for other great giveaways!!!
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Diaper Donks Ruffle Bottom/Skirtie - Review
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| Inside of Diaper Donks diaper |
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| Outside of Diaper Donks diaper |
Monday, November 12, 2012
Giving Green Giveaway Hop - Diaper Donks
Welcome to Giving Green: The Green Gift Event!!! This hop consist of Green gifts :) and no I don't mean that everything is the color green!!! I mean that everything is related to green living!! So you know that there will be some wonderful and useful items up for grabs from over 30 different blogs!!! All prizes that are up for grabs during this giveaway have a retail value of at least $25. After entering my giveaway make sure to check out the linky at the bottom of the page for other great giveaways!!!
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Little Comfort Diapers are making their USA debut
Green Team Enterprises Distribution, your source for quality eco-friendly family goods, is excited to announce their partnership with Little Comfort.
Little Comfort is a European line of cloth diapers and accessories that will be making their USA debut thanks to Green Team Enterprises Distribution.
Little Comfort is known for their trim fitting design and superb absorbency. Products from Little Comfort include a super absorbent Nighttime Prefold Booster, One Size Luxury Bamboo Fitted diaper with two boosters, and their popular Popeazy Mini and Maxi Pocket Diapers. Additional products by Little Comfort include a waterproof diaper cover, changing mat, cloth wipes, liners, wetbags and more!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Fluff and Fitness - All About Cloth Giveaway!!!
Vote for Bert, Cloth Diaper Blogger
A Cloth Diaper Contest and Inspirational Message!
Remember how, after your baby came along, you had to weed through your closet to find clothes that still fit? If you had a hard time getting back in your favorite jeans, you're definitely not alone! Most of us have been there! Babies change your life for the better, but it can be so hard to find time for a shower, let alone a work-out!
Every now and then, someone comes into your life, and reminds you that taking care of yourself is important, too! For many of us, that person is Elizabeth "Bert" Anderson! Bert is participating in the Steele Fitness Challenge, and what she's doing has been so inspirational!

Bert Anderson, image from
Steele Fitness Challenge
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