tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29478515119970904592024-03-05T02:21:20.960-06:00Knocked Up and NursingKnocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-57559898669119084952011-08-26T17:14:00.000-05:002011-08-26T17:14:59.211-05:00Angel Bean Review and Giveaway<div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: center;"></div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: center;"></div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: center;"></div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: center;"></div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: center;"></div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: left;">August 25th, 2011 </div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: left;">9:00pm</div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: left;"><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="52" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.7868085.jpg" width="400" /> </div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: center;"></div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: left;">This week, I'll be bringing you cloth diapers from around the world! Today, I want to introduce you to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/angelbean?ref=seller_info">Angel Bean</a>. Aimee, owner and creator of Angel Bean, was a middle school teacher in New York but moved to the island of Crete (which is part of Greece) when she met her husband there. Here is what Aimee has to say about the start of her shop:</div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: left;"></div><blockquote><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: left;">"<i>The inspiration for my shop came from my two boys, Angelo and Dino (but we call him Bean). They are the reason I dusted off my sewing machine in an attempt to make some cloth diapers. My middle son has really sensitive skin and disposable diapers are really irritating for him, so I took the plunge into cloth and never looked back. After having my last baby, I just knew I would use cloth with him and wanted to try to make them myself. I received so many compliments from friends and family and they encouraged me to start a business sewing diapers. And of course it helps that my husband is really supportive of using cloth with our boys (and he even changes diapers!). Now you are probably wondering why my other child is not included in that name, well Sofia is the heart in the middle. She is my oldest and my one and only girl and never stops making me laugh."</i></div></blockquote><br />
The Angel Bean Etsy shop carries fleece diaper cover, skirties, and cloth diapers. Fleece diaper covers are an inexpensive addition to any stash. They aren't waterproof like PUL but are water resistant and breathable. Plus, you can find them in so many cute prints. Take a look!<br />
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</div><div id="shop_banner" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Review:</b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Aimee kindly sent me a fitted cloth diaper and fleece diaper cover to review. She has recently branched out and started to make her own fitted diaper pattern. The fitted diaper is turned and topstiched for durability and comfort of baby. The diaper has three layers plus two snap in inserts. The diaper outer is made from a cotton knit. A hidden layer of bamboo hemp fleece is in between the outer layer and the cotton velour inner. The bi-fold soaker is made of one layer of cotton velour on the top and a layer of bamboo hemp terry. When this is folded in half, it creates four layers of protection. The other soaker snaps into the inside of the bi-fold soaker. It is made of two layers of heavy bamboo fleece. The cover is made out of fleece with an extra layer in the wet zone. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAavayWpIqZvMAW2WBxRZ6VO2WRn0exrZUMeSvejuULjE0sAmkD-ToL8WqHEFrUu7cywo29e5JClsb5vkKRYdO18Kj8gIQZCpqUVoAabk5dHWq5Lf0MMQ-3uLZarS_0TaXrd9BFC7mv7r/s1600/AB+fitted+diaper" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAavayWpIqZvMAW2WBxRZ6VO2WRn0exrZUMeSvejuULjE0sAmkD-ToL8WqHEFrUu7cywo29e5JClsb5vkKRYdO18Kj8gIQZCpqUVoAabk5dHWq5Lf0MMQ-3uLZarS_0TaXrd9BFC7mv7r/s200/AB+fitted+diaper" width="200" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Fitted Diaper</span></b>: </div><b>Ease of Use:</b>This diaper has two snaps on each wing (four snaps to get the diaper on). There are four waist adjustments on the body of the diaper. I love the coordinating features that Aimee has tied into this diaper. The snaps match the inner velour color and the serging around the snap in soaker is the magenta just like the velour. Since there are two rows of snaps on the body of the diaper, you can adjust the waist and the legs seperately. This is great for chubby- legged babies or babies who's legs are thinner than their tummy's.<br />
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<b>Fit: </b>This diaper had a pretty good fit on Charlotte. The legs were snug and didn't mark her sensitive skin. I found that this wasn't this most trim diaper (fitteds and covers usually aren't), but it wasn't extrmemly fluffy. It as a good middle of the road "my baby is definately wearing cloth" fluffiness.<br />
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<b>Performance</b>:We had one or two leaks with this diaper. It was near the beginning and I might not have prepped it well enough. Both leaks were overnight and I believe they were when she was going through a growth spurt (babies always have more urine output when they are growing). After a few more washes, we never had any problems. I line dried this diaper most of the time and I don't know if it was the hot Texas weather or what but it dried fast! Sometimes line drying can give you stiff diapers but the velour helped keep this diaper softer than most when line drying.<br />
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<b>Care</b>: Normal wash routine (cold rinse, hot wash, cold wash) worked great with this one. Make sure to prep it properly first. Works great line drying.<br />
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<b>Materials</b>: Cotton knit outer, hidden layer of bamboo hemp fleece, cotton velour inner. Insets: cotton velour outer, bamboo hemp terry; heavy bamboo fleece.<br />
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<b>Cost</b>: Right now Aimee is working on stocking her shop up. I believe the fitteds run in the range of $15. Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/angelbean?ref=seller_info">here</a> to purchase.<br />
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<b>Overall Opinion</b>: What can I say, I'm a two part diapering system fan! This diaper worked out really well for us. It gave us ample room to grow yet has fit well at every stage. The velour is so soft next to Charlotte's skin. The magenta really brightens up my diaper laundry! Aimee has done a great job with quality and craftsmanship. A great basic staple to build the perfect stash!<br />
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<b>Ease of Use</b>: This is a pull on style cover made with fleece. Fleece is a light weight, breathable materials that is water resistant (not waterproof like PUL). The pull on style covers can be used in place of shorts since they are so cute. I do this in the summer all the time! This style might not be for everyone as it takes a little more time to put on than, say, a wrap style cover would.<br />
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<b>Fit</b>: Like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73182266/fleece-diaper-soaker-size-small-horses">Aimee's description says</a>, these covers run on the small side. The Large fits Charlotte but is a tight fit on her large thighs. This makes it hard to put on sometimes. There is also a gap at the back of the cover and you can see the top of her diaper (the diaper doesn't stick out but since the cover doesn't have much stretchiness to it, it doesn't conform to her skin). This doesn't affect how the cover works; it's just aestetical. Perhaps some adjustments could be made or another size added. Maybe a stretchy top?<br />
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<b>Performance</b>: The extra layer in the wet zone is just perfect for this cover. Some people have touted fleece as an inexpensive alternative to wool. The fleece works similarly (it gets damp when it needs to be changed) but it doesn't have the cleansing properties of wool (wool turns urine in to salt). Needless to say, we didn't have any redness, just nice clean, dry skin.<br />
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<b>Care</b>: Air dry this cover if you can! It will prolong the life of the fleece and help it not to pill as much. Fleece will pill overtime. Again, this won't affect its performance, just the way it looks.<br />
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<b>Materials</b>: Fleece<br />
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<b>Cost</b>: A small goes for $7.00. Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/angelbean?ref=seller_info">here</a> to purchase.<br />
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<b>Overall Opinion</b>: I liked this cover. The argyle print was so cute and perfect for Charlotte (who is becoming quite the girly girl). Although it was a little hard to put on because of the lack of stretchiness, it worked great and help up well overnights. Now that Charlotte has started to crawl her thighs are sliming down *insert sad face here* (I love baby chub) and the cover seems to fit better over her legs.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl735I9FQW4qYlJkAEFwLGwWUaKz1RZGz4OmBJqkwBBg05_EotvcU6ZlGox32hxgr9ZBBKjM8wlb9fUSzGVaxvUewBCFOxqB99lr1WTxy8D4utCIKoqcS_8uZUDiF888VaZrp3SC8SHvmo/s1600/mumibubi" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641666022900324978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl735I9FQW4qYlJkAEFwLGwWUaKz1RZGz4OmBJqkwBBg05_EotvcU6ZlGox32hxgr9ZBBKjM8wlb9fUSzGVaxvUewBCFOxqB99lr1WTxy8D4utCIKoqcS_8uZUDiF888VaZrp3SC8SHvmo/s1600/mumibubi" /></a><a href="http://www.mumiandbubi.com/">Mumi & Bubi</a> is a company out of New Zealand that offers parents across the world an easy way to store homemade baby food. Having homemade baby food readily available is the perfect way to ensure that your baby is getting the freshest, highest quality foods around. Christina, now owner of Mumi & Bubi, knew making her son's food was right for her family. When she found herself spending an awful lot of time in the kitchen, she realized it was not what she had in mind. A friend gave her the Mumi & Bubi trays to try out and Christina fell in love! Within 4 days of cooking just 20 minutes per day, she had a whole months worth of food for her son. Christina became a distributor and later bought the whole company. Talk about a woman who stands behind her products!<br />
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Making your own baby food is a wonderful way to know what is in the food. Making your own will ensure that no additives, colors or artificial flavors are added. It will also provide your baby with a more nutritious dinner. Commercially processed baby food can be devoid of many vitamins and minerals because of the high temperature pasturization and cooking that has to happen in a large factory. Providing your baby with the best won't be a time consuming task if you utilize your freezer. You can make food once a week and freeze the leftovers to serve all month long.<br />
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Mumi & Bubi offers the <a href="http://www.mumiandbubi.com/solids-starter-kit-baby-food-freezer-trays/">Solids Starter Kit</a> to provide their children with the healthiest, homemade food. The trays are made in New Zealand from non-toxic, virgin polypropylene – PP5 – and are top-shelf dishwasher-safe. The trays are certified free of phthalates, BPA, and PVC. There are 21 individual cubes in each tray (the set come with two trays). The trays stack on top of one another to make more efficient use of your freezer. The trays fit lids snugly to prevent spills, leaks and freezer burn. Cubes can be removed by pressing on one end of the cube which makes it slide out of the tray.<br />
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I was sent a <a href="http://www.mumiandbubi.com/solids-starter-kit-baby-food-freezer-trays/">Solids Starter Kit</a> to review. I made some of Sally's baby food, and all of James' and Charlotte's. With Sally and James, I never used the freezer. I would puree a little of whatever veggie we were having for dinner that night. I have noticed that with three little ones, my time is limited! Using the freezer has come in handy! Charlotte has had a hard time with solid foods. She seems to have a lot of sensitivities to foods that most babies don't have problem with, like fruit. She will get super constipated and fussy. We found that prunes were the only thing that could help her. Keeping cubes of prunes in the freezer is a great idea if your little one has tummy troubles. No one wants to spend time cooking a food that will help their baby's belly WHEN their baby is hurting. Frozen prune cubes to the rescue!<br />
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The cubes are easy to prepare too. Since it has been over 100 degrees here in Texas for over 70 days, I simply put a cube or two in a glass jar and put that out in the sun. I don't have to use power and it just takes about 15 minutes or so. If it doesn't feel like an oven outside where you live, simple remove the desired cubes and heat. Stir throughly and serve.<br />
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<b>Performance</b>: The trays are basically 2 large BPA, phthalates and PVC free ice cube trays with lids (please don't twist the trays as they could crack). I found that the trays worked great for freezing the food but not an ideal place to store them. I did get some freezer burn. It worked better if I took the cubes out of the trays and stored them in a freezer Ziploc bag. Freezer burn won't hurt the food; it will just affect the taste and look of it.<br />
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<b>Care</b>: These trays are safe to wash on the top rack of your dishwasher. I handwashed mine in warm soapy water. I never found that the food stuck to them so it was an easy wash.<br />
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<b>Materials</b>: Virgin polypropylene (PP5).<br />
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<b>Cost</b>: $29.95. On sale right now for $25.00! Click <a href="http://www.shoppingmoa.com/MumiBubi-Solids-Starter-Kit-Premium-Baby/M/B004A9ZF3Y.htm">here</a> to purchase.<br />
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<b>Overall Opinion</b>: These trays are a great way to save time in the kitchen. Preparing your baby's food has just gotten easier with the use of the freezer. These trays have other uses than just baby food. Try storing juice cubes in the trays. We make our own chicken broth. Pouring it in these trays is a great way to freeze it in easy to use cubes. This is also a great way to have fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies on hand all year round. A great kitchen accessory!<br />
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When <a href="http://www.lovablelabels.ca/index.aspx">Lovable Labels</a> contacted me about doing a review, I was so excited. I feel like I'm always misplacing stuff and labeling it is a great way to make sure it gets back to me! I get out of the house a lot (I'm not going to let three kiddos slow me down), but, I'll admit, when I do go out it is a bit hectic. I have to make sure James isn't jumping off a store display and that Sally isn't off exploring. Luckily, Charlotte is in the sling, giving me my hands. When I get all three children in the same place, I tend to take off, sometimes leaving things behind (at least I've never left my kiddos). <br />
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Lovable Labels is a mom-run business based in Canada that Laura started in 2003. When Lauren's daughter started daycare, Lauren was told to label everything that she brought in for her daughter; shoes, cups, clothing, backpacks. Laura did her research and created a huge line of labels that include regular (microwave and dishwasher safe), slimline (microwave and dishwasher safe), shoe, iron-on (washer and dryer safe) labels and bag tags. These labels are bright, fun and will last through what kids can put them through!<br />
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The <a href="http://www.lovablelabels.ca/press_n_stick_clothing_dots.aspx">Press and Stick Clothing Dots</a> are great a great way to make sure that clothing returns to its rightful owners. I put some on my maternity clothes. I always seem to have a few friends who are pregnant and keeping my maternity clothes in a box just seems wasteful. I put the Press and Stick Dots on the tags of the clothing and when my friends are done borrowing my maternity clothes, I'll get them back. This way there won't be any questions of "Is this one yours?".<br />
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The Slimline labels are great for waterbottles and sippy cups. These are usually the items I leave behind. I'm the lady who carries a water bottle with her where ever she goes but sometimes my absentmindedness rears its ugly head.<br />
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Have a child with allergies or a medical condition? Lovable Labels has you covered! They have labels for food allergies and medical to alert childcare providers or teachers about your child and his or her needs. Lovable Labels also has medical and vital wristbands for your child to wear. These are a great way for medical professionals to access your child's information should an emergency arise. There is enough space on the card inserts to write your child's medical condition, medication they may be taking, two emergency contacts and any other information you may find helpful.<br />
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Lovable Labels has something for everybody! They have a great line of <a href="http://www.lovablelabels.ca/newproducts.aspx?id=15">organizational labels</a>. These include labels for crafts, the pantry and household files. I love the<a href="http://www.lovablelabels.ca/Product.aspx?id=279"> garbage bin labels</a>. These make finding your garbage bin a little easier. This past spring, we had a huge wind storm in Texas. When the garbage bins were out, they blew all over the street! This would have been handy to have. They also have stationary! The "<a href="http://www.lovablelabels.ca/newproducts.aspx?id=22">Connect With Me" cards</a> are a brilliant idea. The Connect With Me cards are similar to business cards. They are great for handing out to new friends, arranging play dates, and giving your children to keep your contact info on hand.<br />
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Why choose Lovable Labels? Because children loose things. Even I loose things! When children go to camp, school, childcare, dance class etc., (or when you go to work) they might misplace their belongings. With durable, affordable and unique designs lovable labels has you covered.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Overall Opinion</b>: I was sent the "<a href="http://www.lovablelabels.ca/Product.aspx?id=312">Back to School" pack</a> to review. I chose the Polka Dot Me pack. The Back to School pack contains: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJXzDmrYEGVgp1educ2xmskUhcJnXnloRAaq6lSKIR_h7-22bbY4EzTWwAY0w-nG0Vr9vUekHiiVZ-FJaG2LQcT4sTseqO58silBiX3sgoennv4lcAZC_tBz8oyfcRoDNeaiLqsNeqka7/s1600/bubble-for-camp-pack.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJXzDmrYEGVgp1educ2xmskUhcJnXnloRAaq6lSKIR_h7-22bbY4EzTWwAY0w-nG0Vr9vUekHiiVZ-FJaG2LQcT4sTseqO58silBiX3sgoennv4lcAZC_tBz8oyfcRoDNeaiLqsNeqka7/s1600/bubble-for-camp-pack.gif" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">•15 Regular Sticker Labels<br />
•80 Slimline Sticker Labels<br />
•48 Press n'Stick Clothing dots<br />
•12 Shoe Labels<br />
•2 Mini-Metal Tags (two 20mm double S rings included) <br />
•12 Square Labels</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The colors are pretty spot on from the website. The printing is high quality and the labels stay put! The different sizes are great for labeling everything that you'll need for back to school or daycare (or for sticker crazy kids). The mini metal tags are perfect for hanging on your diaper bag.<br />
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Lovable Labels are a great way to ensure that lost things will come back to you. I would like if they had a place to put your phone number on the labels, though.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenBottoms?ref=seller_info#">Green Bottoms</a> is an Etsy shop run by Dina. After making all of the diapers for her twin boys, Dina became very comfortable with experimenting with diaper patterns.</span> The end result is a well thought out product for you and your baby! Green Bottoms shop has All in Twos (AI2s), Fitteds, and pocket diapers along with diaper covers. If you want to be brave, she even has supplies to make your own diapers. Take a look at some of the cute fabrics she has.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">I got the chance to review a Green Bottoms pocket diaper in a lovely purple flower print. The print is really striking. I like to show off my baby's diaper and try to pair them with shirts that match. The pattern and colors in this print offer so many color combination opportunities. Dina includes a hidden layer of PUL (polyurethane laminate) under her cotton outer prints. This Green Bottoms Diaper is a sized, pocket diaper with two rows of snaps. There are four snaps on each side of the diaper to acheive the best fit for baby. The wings has three snaps each, two for the waist and one for the thighs. This is helpful for babies who have larger or smaller thighs than tummies.The pocket is in the front of the diaper for easy access and washing. The front of the diaper has a slight dip in it to fit nicely on the tummy; similar to a low rise fit. Dina has chosen color coordinated snaps with perfectly matched thread color!<br />
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<b>Ease of Use</b>: Six snaps will have this diaper on your baby. The thigh snaps make it easy to avoid leaks if you have a baby with skinny legs or chunky thighs! The front stuffing pocket is wide and accomidates for larger hands. <br />
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<b>Fit</b>: I was sent the pocket diaper without an insert. It was nice to be able to adjust the absorbency. Obviously, the more inserts you add, the fluffier baby's bottom will be. I mainly used this diaper with an extra GoGreen Pocket Diaper microfiber 3 layer insert. It was nice and trim. The hip snaps were a great addition to this diaper. It was great to have for my chunky thighed babe. The medium size we were sent fit great! It fits babies 15-30lbs.<br />
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<b>Performance</b>: We did experience some wicking with this diaper. The times that we did it was overnight. To be truthful, I really think that I needed to add more absorbency to the diaper for night time use. Consequently I used this diaper mostly during the daytime. Remember that I did not use one of Dina's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46965102/large-soaker-snap-in-or-trifold">inserts</a> (although they look really great). Perhaps I wouldn't have had any issues if I were using one of her insets. This diaper was great for us for day time and it was one of the first diapers I grabbed after diaper laundry.<br />
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<b>Care</b>: I washed this diaper with my normal wash routine (cold rinse, hot wash, cold wash) and it did great! There were some sticky poo messes (Charlotte was just beginning solids) and there are no stains on the microfiber. That's the one thing I really like about microfiber, the stain resistance. I would reccommend drying on medium. There was more wicking if I line dried the diaper.<br />
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<b>Materials</b>: Cotton outer, microfiber inner, hidden layer of PUL.<br />
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<b>Cost</b>: $13 for the medium pocket diaper. Diapers in the Green Bottoms shop run from $10- $30.<br />
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<b>Overall Opinion</b>: This was a great day time diaper for us. The fit was wonderful and provided full coverage, even on my high rise baby. The ability to adjust the thigh seperate from the waist was a big plus for us. Green Bottoms diapers are a great, inexpensive way to expand your cloth diaper stash!<br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">____________________________________________________________________</div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-82063986366159324792011-08-13T22:24:00.013-05:002011-08-16T20:30:59.659-05:00Bits n Pieces Review *** A Blogtastic Extravaganza 2.0<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >August 13th, 2011
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<br /></div>A Blogtastic Extravaganza 2.0 is right around the corner! Not too long before the big event. I'd like to introduce you to one of my great sponsors, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bitsnpiecesetc?ref=pr_shop_more">Bits n' Pieces, etc</a>. Charmaine, owner of Bits n' Pieces, etc., has great organizational solutions for anyone who is on the go. Have you ever gotten to the grocery store without your shopping list? Have you needed to make a quick note of something but had no pen or paper? I hear some of you snickering in the background thinking, "Isn't that what Smartphones are for?". Well, even though I have a Smartphone, I don't use it for those reasons. If I put it in my phone, I'll forget it's there. I'm a paper-list-taking type girl. I need to write things down to remember them. Charmaine has the perfect thing; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bitsnpiecesetc?section_id=6673704">The Mini List Taker.</a> (See the review below for more info on the Mini List Taker).
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<br />Bits n Pieces, etc. also has coloring wallets for kids. These, along with all the other items in the shop, come in an array of bright, vivid fabrics, designer fabrics. Coloring wallets are a great way to give children the freedom to draw whenever, and where ever they want to. The wallets come with slots for crayons and a pad of paper. These are great to keep in your purse for doctors visits, long car rides, plane trips, anywhere little idle hands need to be kept busy!
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<br />Charmaine sent me a Mini List Taker in Black Ironwork Swirls by Michael Miller and a matching key chain for review. The Mini List Taker measures 9" x 6" when opened, and 4 1/2" x 6" when closed. There is a button attached to the front of the organizer and an elastic loop that goes over the button for a secured closure. There are two pockets of equal size on the inside; one for a 3x5" pad of paper and one for coupons, gift cards, shopping lists and other things that you need to keep in one place. The pocket is a great way of keeping track of receipts. The organizer even has a pocket for a mini pen or pencil. Charmaine sent me a mechanical pencil that looks like a regular pencil. I love it! I've kept this little organizer in my purse and, believe me, it has come in handy! There have been a few time where I've been out with the kids and had to wait in long lines. They were able to draw a few pictures and play with the list taker while we were waiting. While talking with a friend about books suggestions, she blurted out about 5 titles. Knowing I would never remember them, I took out my list taker and jotted down the titles. Perfect! Life with kids can be disorganized and slightly chaotic. At least I know where to find my notes!
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<br />The key chain came at a perfect time. My key chain that I had for years recently broke and I was waiting for the right one to come along. The key chains made by Charmaine are so sturdy, I'm confident it will be here for the long run. There is a trigger clasp at one end and a regular key ring on the other. Its the perfect size at ____ long. This key chain makes it so much easier to find my keys at the bottom of my diaper bag!
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<br />Check out some of the great items over at Bits n Pieces, etc.
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<br /></div></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-25992354323041148692011-08-07T18:23:00.000-05:002011-08-07T18:44:41.210-05:00Bling My Mama Nursing Necklace Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZAs3xZ5FXvrM_ClbykbJFz_AMrsw_HG793csH3r3kF1bXz7ODuJV7ony3KgYUcIPgRW-Xg2G7P4nm3raJQTb_jMGcGDueOS5FMCUzUhp8lLIMLb1tPLh85VT5v-pavlfMaDtu_PJzVdq/s1600/Jasper__Medium_.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZAs3xZ5FXvrM_ClbykbJFz_AMrsw_HG793csH3r3kF1bXz7ODuJV7ony3KgYUcIPgRW-Xg2G7P4nm3raJQTb_jMGcGDueOS5FMCUzUhp8lLIMLb1tPLh85VT5v-pavlfMaDtu_PJzVdq/s320/Jasper__Medium_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637361199677507506" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >August 7th, 2011<br />9:40am</span><br /><br /><br />With <a href="http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/">World Breastfeeding Week</a> just ending, I thought I'd share this nursing related review and giveaway.<br />Today I'm reviewing <a href="http://www.crownmybaby.com/BlingMyMama.html">Bling </a><a href="http://www.crownmybaby.com/BlingMyMama.html">My Mama</a> nursing jewelry by <a href="http://www.crownmybaby.com/index.html">Crown My Baby</a>.<br /><br />Looking into the eyes of your nursling is indescribable. The touch of soft, graspy fingers on your chest and the warm, wiggly body in your arms is something to treasure. Over time, the graspy fingers can become claws though and that's when its time for nursing jewelry. Nursing jewelry, or teething jewelry as it is sometimes called, is a great accessory for any mother to have. It gives baby something to play with while they are getting a meal or being held. They are especially great for babies who are in slings or carriers often.<br /><br />There are many nursing necklaces out there but most are made from some sort of plastic. I'm the type of person who prefers my baby not play, eat and teethe on plastics. Bling My Mama uses natural stones for her pendants and they are hung from a leather cord. I've never seen such unique shapes in mama bling before! Each piece will be a little bit different because of the handpicked stones. No one will have one just like yours!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbA3Jm-WO3dB7hDMsv9Tq3J6jY-k2pC1r6_vxenB49j8Y8NRCy6sGEqkNyVkL7a6HKvi0wYSWT2pnuukLns5lFl7hG_rouM4ktozzXVodlN4mLJS1qAGrhLPIk-vesL2HozkylL2ltOhlq/s1600/bling+my+baby"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 144px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbA3Jm-WO3dB7hDMsv9Tq3J6jY-k2pC1r6_vxenB49j8Y8NRCy6sGEqkNyVkL7a6HKvi0wYSWT2pnuukLns5lFl7hG_rouM4ktozzXVodlN4mLJS1qAGrhLPIk-vesL2HozkylL2ltOhlq/s200/bling+my+baby" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637373878220822674" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpx2Uou1Br9w83zfLhaN171HMpA0foMzEyQq6Xpalsja84Eb9wJgrxgmKKkqHLFAIwK4E6dVU-wjX2C0PDt95u61S_p6SlfjYTZ_qGeLydpjEyJcxjQb84ri6g_nLL6mx5gutAkxMAHRdq/s1600/heart"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpx2Uou1Br9w83zfLhaN171HMpA0foMzEyQq6Xpalsja84Eb9wJgrxgmKKkqHLFAIwK4E6dVU-wjX2C0PDt95u61S_p6SlfjYTZ_qGeLydpjEyJcxjQb84ri6g_nLL6mx5gutAkxMAHRdq/s200/heart" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637373943791198818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_oZqHRsVCyJ-SEaT-7KPygXfGzRAE9_VDIOyzghELdix1-9QDIWBOwPrDhngap_ejRw0jBddq41p7uejPvDcRsNXEkZR2CMZmTEYaT0MXQO-yA7BhqStFm_yhtlEbmDxa30yoZk8xW-YP/s1600/square+pendant"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_oZqHRsVCyJ-SEaT-7KPygXfGzRAE9_VDIOyzghELdix1-9QDIWBOwPrDhngap_ejRw0jBddq41p7uejPvDcRsNXEkZR2CMZmTEYaT0MXQO-yA7BhqStFm_yhtlEbmDxa30yoZk8xW-YP/s200/square+pendant" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637374000485219010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Review:<br /><br /></div>I have to admit, I'm a little behind on reviews. We've been testing this out for quite sometime now and I love it! Charlotte was just starting to get grabby and wiggly when nursing when this piece came in the mail. I chose the Orange agate necklace. The pendant is 2.5" long and 2" at its widest. It hangs low on my chest, just about at arms reach for a nursling. Charlotte enjoyed having something to play with while nursing and I loved not having baby claws in my skin!<br /><br />We try to get out of the house as much as we can (I'm one of those people who needs to get out almost everyday or at least be outside). This means Charlotte is in the sling a lot when we're out. Wearing the necklace gives her something to do when she gets bored looking around. She can put the cool stone in her mouth and teethe on it. The coolness of the stone feels soothing on her gums. (*** <span style="font-style: italic;">Bling My Mama necklaces are not intended to be used as teething toys and should never be left unattended with a child</span>***)<span class="size10 Helvetica10" style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;color:#c7bdae;"></span><br /><br />These necklaces are stylish, fun and very unique. If you are looking for a great piece to add to your jewelry collection this is a great investment! You can wear it now and after baby is grown. My only complaint, after wearing it for some time, is that the length of the necklace is not adjustable. If I'm just wearing the necklace as a necklace and not as a wearable baby toy, it seems a little low to me. That is my preference though.<br /><br />Cost: $18 to $32 depending on style and personalization.<br /><br />To purchase these great necklaces from Bling My Mama email LaShawn at <span jsid="text">crownmybaby@aol.com with your choice from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150092309784787.282658.167776914786&type=1">this page</a>.<br /></span></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">__________________________________________________________<br /></div></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-88503948814578005952011-07-14T10:16:00.009-05:002011-07-14T14:38:28.891-05:00Fancy Cloth Baby Review and Giveaway<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >July 14th, 2011<br />2:30pm</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1182.photobucket.com/albums/x446/knockedupandnursing/?action=view&current=fcblogo.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x446/knockedupandnursing/fcblogo.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></div><br />Charlotte has sensitive skin. All my kids do. For overnight diaper use, we like to use a stay dry fabric next to her skin to make sure no rashes arise. During the Flats Challenge back in May, I started to think about using flats as our main diapering stash. The thing I really appreciate about flats and prefolds is their simplicity. Yes, there are a myriad of different folds but I really love the simplicity of a 2 part diapering system. (That sounds like an oxymoron). Yes, you can have simplicity in a two part diapering system. You can use one cover until it is soiled (this cuts down on laundry), just change out the insert. Anyways, the thing that prefolds and flats are missing is the stay dry element. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/killcupcake?ref=seller_info">Fancy Cloth Baby</a> has a solution! Christine has created a stay dry liner with a pocket that can be stuffed with a prefold, flat or another insert and laid into a cover. Genius! More on these liners in the review.<br /><br />Christine's shop also carries numerous other cloth diapering supplies. Her line-up includes Hemp/cotton contoured prefolds, Fleece pocket wraps, Newborn AI2's and these great reusable deodorizing discs that you can put essential oil on to prevent diaper pail stink. She also has a <a href="http://www.fancycloth.blogspot.com/">blog</a> with some useful cloth diapering info on it.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Review:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Christine sent me a stay dry liner to review. She has created a liner that is used as a stay dry layer for prefolds, flats or any other inserts. The liner is made from suede cloth which is similar to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">microfleece</span> but thinner, does not pill, and stays looking new longer. It wicks away moisture, and resists staining. This liner is One Size. It adjusts by folding down the back part of the liner to fit your baby. Liners are very handy to have around if baby gets a rash and needs diaper cream. Some diaper creams are not safe to use with cloth diapers because of the moisture barrier ingredients that they have in them. These ingredients, if they get on cloth diapers, can cause repelling issues.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpF71rh9KYG2pOqDpfWkrgEq-wn9TjaDr_i10m04Zg8gj3TzYlmW5Y01bb8heZPH34me34-nZfw1iAOSqcVuBQTHhkIdofgF_TrvE-KLtnayz1EpG7A8lv3Bxh2LWOKoB4Glab7GjikX96/s1600/liner.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpF71rh9KYG2pOqDpfWkrgEq-wn9TjaDr_i10m04Zg8gj3TzYlmW5Y01bb8heZPH34me34-nZfw1iAOSqcVuBQTHhkIdofgF_TrvE-KLtnayz1EpG7A8lv3Bxh2LWOKoB4Glab7GjikX96/s320/liner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629293444582094178" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4tQi4lzunSSJKYtMsRcBXmSmtzW5S3e3PRmlKkgZlpHyLCI5Y2xfcPvmcDM6ulBSji-138iaaqkc3L6Ahn5ovDYER3uG9QBEO9ee2fpktVZ7QdfieO9HymZIPdB9DVoN8OgM4tpUADq3/s1600/insert+in+liner.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4tQi4lzunSSJKYtMsRcBXmSmtzW5S3e3PRmlKkgZlpHyLCI5Y2xfcPvmcDM6ulBSji-138iaaqkc3L6Ahn5ovDYER3uG9QBEO9ee2fpktVZ7QdfieO9HymZIPdB9DVoN8OgM4tpUADq3/s320/insert+in+liner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629293510770411842" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBMye_PYJeA-p-1s_sAwQgJnn8-uWgIJ2WIQ7n2M9kaGF05ylZf40oanf3DtyWuhESBmHH0bDULdVDBJqI2w7oyGxCW49dTSs8jzwWxsX7c0HTg2Q4_HOOgjr12bUuA05HMcoZBUQBqIt/s1600/liner+in+cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBMye_PYJeA-p-1s_sAwQgJnn8-uWgIJ2WIQ7n2M9kaGF05ylZf40oanf3DtyWuhESBmHH0bDULdVDBJqI2w7oyGxCW49dTSs8jzwWxsX7c0HTg2Q4_HOOgjr12bUuA05HMcoZBUQBqIt/s320/liner+in+cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629293563778171410" border="0" /></a><br />(L to R) Liner unsnapped, Liner with flat, Stuffed Liner in cover.<br /><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ease of Use</span>: Easy! All the needs to be done is stuff the flat, prefold, or insert into the pocket flap of the liner and snap the closure. This snap holds the insert and prevents bunching and shifting. You could even prepare this before hand and have them ready to lay in the cover.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Performance</span>: I was very happy with these liners. We mainly used them at nighttime and naps with great results. Charlotte's skin was always dry when she woke up and rash free. The liner adds no bulk at all and keeps the insert in place. I'm really surprised that they are not stains on this liner. We've been using it for about 8 weeks or so and no stains (believe me, we've had messes while wearing it too).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Care</span>: I washed this with my normal cloth diapers. Christine reccommends warm washing. The liner has held up really well and there is no pilling.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Material</span>: Suede cloth (100% polyester)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: $3.95. You can save be buying them in a 12 pack ($24.00). Click<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74407012/fancycloth-stay-dry-liners-for-prefolds"> here </a>to purchase.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Overall Opinion</span>: These liners are the perfect option for parents wanting to use prefolds or flats. They provide a stay dry barrier that protects delicate skin. They have the added benefit of helping inserts stay put in covers. I love the fact that I can size these to fit any baby and any cover. The liners are a more economical nighttime option for parents who use prefolds or flats than a pricey pocket or AIO diaper.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.216813892.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 314px; height: 216px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.216813892.jpg" alt="FancyCloth Hemp Doubler Pouch" /></a><br /><br /></div>Do you need a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68013627/fancycloth-hemp-doubler-pouch">nighttime boost</a> for you prefolds or flats? Christine makes a liner made out of hemp to add that much needed nighttime absorbency.<br /> <div class="primary"><div id="item-main"><br /> <div id="fullimage_link1"><div style="text-align: center;">The Giveaway:<br /> <br /><div class="primary"><div id="item-main"><br /> <div id="fullimage_link1"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.245361645.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 330px; height: 166px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.245361645.jpg" alt="FancyCloth Stay dry liners for prefolds cloth diapers 12 count" /></a><br />Christine at Fancy Cloth Baby is giving one of you a stay dry liner.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Mandatory Entry: </span></span><br /></div> <ul style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><li>Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/killcupcake?ref=seller_info">Fancy Cloth Baby</a> and tell me your favorite item.<br /></li><li>Leave an email address where you can be reached.</li></ul> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Extra Entries:</span><br /></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Become a fan of Fancy Cloth Baby on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FancyClothBaby">Facebook</a>.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/knockedupandnursing#%21/FancyClothBaby"></a></li><li>Become a fan of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/knockedupandnursing#%21/knockedupandnursing">Facebook </a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/hipmountainmama#%21/pages/Knocked-Up-and-Nursing/133177693396408"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_104"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19"></span></span></a></li><li>Become a follower of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://twitter.com/knockedupnursin">Twitter</a></li><li>Tweet about this giveaway. 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Winner will be chosen using random.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_114"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">org's</span></span> true random number generator upon the close of the contest. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hrs to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was given a product to review and my opinions on the product are my own. Must be 18 year old to enter. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Subject to changes.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________</div></div> </div></div></div><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.216813892.jpg" target="_blank"><br /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com159tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-53890089058166524142011-07-11T09:56:00.008-05:002011-07-11T23:27:55.601-05:00Gro Via Cloth Wipes Review and Giveaway from Green Baby Elephant<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >July 11th, 2011<br />11:03pm</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQ6h8CofpePVXD0StPKgSM8qQe2YFeS9hhK7IktS-28HIsRL-nB9Npwpql6nM3TSOI0UaGHj-dKvOrq6s2gYtWFhEU4JjNc0xVEe-9ohX3limckSYjtUoTZgYMBUrJafo9eW7a8UpNc4-/s1600/Green+Baby+Elephant"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQ6h8CofpePVXD0StPKgSM8qQe2YFeS9hhK7IktS-28HIsRL-nB9Npwpql6nM3TSOI0UaGHj-dKvOrq6s2gYtWFhEU4JjNc0xVEe-9ohX3limckSYjtUoTZgYMBUrJafo9eW7a8UpNc4-/s320/Green+Baby+Elephant" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628316577244753666" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Finding a new store is always fun. Finding one that sells cloth diapers...even better! <a href="http://www.greenbabyelephant.com/">Green Baby Elephant</a> has some of the most popular brands of cloth diapers available. Babykicks, Thirsties, GroVia, Fuzzibunz and all of the wonderful accessories that go along with those brands are available online. If you aren't an online shopper and live in the Tucson Arizona area, Green Baby Elephant also offers cloth diaper parties. It's kinda like a Tupperware party but for cloth diapers. Tonya will bring different brands and accessories to your home so you can see what the diaper looks and feels like in person. I always appreciate the "in person" option as I'm one of those people who has to touch a product to really understand it. These parties also give people the ability to ask all of those questions most people have about cloth diapers to someone who knows cloth!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The Review:<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIQ3Kcwkiz4zhmLKAavlcOsEOQLy7-4pU-javjBl4NxOw0who5zcPOitDmgqMzVLA6BiUVQSdyuZGHJeLC9nzBD2eZEFqUDOkp8tgirwIr3plii7DY9EN1FU4wFi8VLjB31RKNbU1x-6mO/s1600/grovia_clothwipes-m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIQ3Kcwkiz4zhmLKAavlcOsEOQLy7-4pU-javjBl4NxOw0who5zcPOitDmgqMzVLA6BiUVQSdyuZGHJeLC9nzBD2eZEFqUDOkp8tgirwIr3plii7DY9EN1FU4wFi8VLjB31RKNbU1x-6mO/s320/grovia_clothwipes-m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628133885386036594" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I had the great pleasure of trying out the <a href="http://greenbabyelephant.com/item_1116/GroVia-Cloth-Wipes.htm">GroVia Cloth Wipes</a>. This is actually the first GroVia product that I've used. People have been raving about this brand for quite a while and I had yet to try them out. These 8"x 8" wipes come in a pack of 12. When I first pulled the wipes out of the package, I gave them a nice squeeze... SO fluffy! I like that GroVia has minimal packaging. Just that little paper tag which can be recycled. The wipes are made out of a blend of polyester and cotton which gives them a nice stretchiness and durability.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Performance</span>: Best wipes for poop EVER! The little terry loops pick up everything! If there's a big mess, I grab these guys. They are soft on baby's gentle parts and yet grab all the mess that needs to be cleaned. These also make super soft kleenex and face wipes for kiddos. These wipes have held up well and show no sign of wear. There were some loose threads that came undone after washing a couple of times but a quick trim with the scissors fixed that. They are still white and super soft.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Care</span>: No special care is needed for these wipes. I washed them before use. Simply throw them into the wash along with your cloth diapers. They will come out clean and stain free.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Materials</span>: Made from 88% polyester and 12% cotton. This blend is what gives these wipes their stretch.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: $10.95. These are some of the most economical wipes out there on the market! Click <a href="http://greenbabyelephant.com/item_1116/GroVia-Cloth-Wipes.htm">here</a> to purchase.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Giveaway:</span><br /><br />Tonya is going to give one lucky person a set of GroVia Cloth Wipes like the ones pictured above.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Mandatory Entry: </span></span><br /></div> <ul style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><li>Visit G<a href="http://www.greenbabyelephant.com/">reen Baby Elephant</a> and tell me your favorite item.<br /></li><li>Leave an email address where you can be reached.</li></ul> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Extra Entries:</span><br /></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Become a fan of Green Baby Elephant<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_102"></span> US on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Green-Baby-Elephant/117663568303363"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Facebook</span></a>.</li><li>Become a fan of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hipmountainmama#%21/pages/Knocked-Up-and-Nursing/133177693396408"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_104"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Facebook</span></span></a></li><li>Become a follower of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://twitter.com/knockedupnursin">Twitter</a></li><li>Tweet about this giveaway. 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Winner will be chosen using random.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_114"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">org's</span></span> true random number generator upon the close of the contest. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hrs to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was given a product to review and my opinions on the product are my own. Must be 18 year old to enter. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Subject to changes.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________</div></div> </div><br /></div></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com446tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-53517539972498774032011-06-14T19:28:00.017-05:002011-07-21T09:43:18.979-05:00Bee Bop Baby Review and Giveaway<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >June 15<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>, 2011<br />6:03pm</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***Giveaway Closed***<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCG1SEase8kn_iB9u1mgwVvAvYSF79Wx7dnbsF69h9cuYjFQ8CnYxAavgoIEAgKlsHvD7EZLkNR5Y93XFXNeIt9Tbgz6qyhNOV8q81y2vL22wQEn6i2vU63AocelVKu5IJaYHNXiBFJZn/s1600/BBBlogo"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 105px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCG1SEase8kn_iB9u1mgwVvAvYSF79Wx7dnbsF69h9cuYjFQ8CnYxAavgoIEAgKlsHvD7EZLkNR5Y93XFXNeIt9Tbgz6qyhNOV8q81y2vL22wQEn6i2vU63AocelVKu5IJaYHNXiBFJZn/s320/BBBlogo" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618243839489436546" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I'm always excited to find a new favorite cloth diapering company! Even more exciting is getting to share it with you. So without further ado, I present to you <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyBeeBop">Bee-Bop Baby</a>! Kristin and Becki run this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Etsy</span> shop that carries affordable, high quality cloth diapering products that work. Not only are their products well made, but you would be hard pressed to find more fashionable fabric choices.</div><br />They have a great line of products that includes covers, fitted diapers, cloth wipes, AI2/ pocket diapers, snack bags and changing pads. Bee-Bop Baby has also added something new to their line up, a cloth diaper started pack! These starter packs come in quantities of 10 diapers or 2 diapers and include cloth wipes and enough inserts to use the diapers as an AI2 as well. Starter packs are a great way to try a product and cloth diapers in general. Take a look at some of their great products:<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZlrj1psK8w3mJwiHVmwgS5Ajs8eol4_103e8nnhuPFS5ihq9xV_3bmoLTzyih_aq7XPi6o_I0CTLDxXaVbofAQpCS5JTOC3iOAj0KikwwxONHWD_b-puCioxyAAFHLVbNuZ0AYHevUkLi/s1600/Apple+BBB"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZlrj1psK8w3mJwiHVmwgS5Ajs8eol4_103e8nnhuPFS5ihq9xV_3bmoLTzyih_aq7XPi6o_I0CTLDxXaVbofAQpCS5JTOC3iOAj0KikwwxONHWD_b-puCioxyAAFHLVbNuZ0AYHevUkLi/s200/Apple+BBB" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618565542114716290" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8pXzX5iuKdCUr7S7dBaJlrb7MXhcf8V4Jy_YuiCPXNEQdy0RRfxXFpSMQdLzPoZfW_huDOMzTUtphMUWut2Bko7trwjbrguOgVvyvep4WnB23hlEfpLLr-MUis5rrA40ocsPMj9PXc3q/s1600/bbbcover"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8pXzX5iuKdCUr7S7dBaJlrb7MXhcf8V4Jy_YuiCPXNEQdy0RRfxXFpSMQdLzPoZfW_huDOMzTUtphMUWut2Bko7trwjbrguOgVvyvep4WnB23hlEfpLLr-MUis5rrA40ocsPMj9PXc3q/s200/bbbcover" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618565670359465346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxPcJwyBuwrRcWzxpgnthDxzz242JdaeFsV9A7UyoFuk3ovsiBcZPYWiGfdGQEXI-XgXySVA7UbQo23_Sa3XN_WlviMsMzeH41KLHR3KeeopGXaxQoE6sI72AyzYfMVmsgLDVnt9mI0J2/s1600/retro+flannel+wipes+bbb"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxPcJwyBuwrRcWzxpgnthDxzz242JdaeFsV9A7UyoFuk3ovsiBcZPYWiGfdGQEXI-XgXySVA7UbQo23_Sa3XN_WlviMsMzeH41KLHR3KeeopGXaxQoE6sI72AyzYfMVmsgLDVnt9mI0J2/s200/retro+flannel+wipes+bbb" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618565897751639442" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">L to R: AI2/pocket diaper, cover, flannel wipes</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Review:</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzly5jAh5sOHPNk7yauMiMlnkVWwJnHiiIRd0g3S7kar5-MsDOWBH36PdN2lAwpFTFTOeoD3aQRtc_WX1YKXJGdVYIGQMlPsKB7Vevh9QROGMCmdcHvNdeyPItsbSGe-zPD1mB0LifjPre/s1600/Front+BBB.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzly5jAh5sOHPNk7yauMiMlnkVWwJnHiiIRd0g3S7kar5-MsDOWBH36PdN2lAwpFTFTOeoD3aQRtc_WX1YKXJGdVYIGQMlPsKB7Vevh9QROGMCmdcHvNdeyPItsbSGe-zPD1mB0LifjPre/s200/Front+BBB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618606649843428626" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>I reviewed one of the AI2/pocket diapers from Bee-Bop Baby. Since we might have more children, I try to keep my fluff gender neutral. When Kristin sent me a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">girly</span> print diaper I was delighted! I secretly LOVE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">girly</span> print diapers but can't justify buying one if we have more children. When I opened the package I saw a beautiful print with a light blue background with green, pink, blue and orange <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">starburst</span> shaped flowers. The cotton print is sewn to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">PUL</span><br /><br />This pocket diaper can also be used as an AI2. There is a PERFECTLY placed snap at the back of the pocket opening. The lining is made from suede cloth which is similar to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">microfleece</span> but thinner, does not pill, and stays looking new longer. It wicks away moisture, and resists staining. The pink <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">minkie</span> tabs are slightly stretchy to find the best fit for baby. Did I mention that besides throwing in all the great conveniences of an AI2, cute fabrics and fabulous craftsmanship, the diaper is a one size diaper?<br /><br /></div></div></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ease of Use</span>: This diaper has a snap closure. All that's needed to put the diaper on baby is four snaps.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fit</span>: Being a One Size Diaper, there are four size settings for babies 8-28lbs. I personally think it will fit babies that are slightly smaller (newborn) to toddlers that are over 28lbs. Seriously, it fits my 33lb 2.5 year old perfectly with room to grow in the waist. Charlotte is on the highest rise setting with room to grow in the waist. The elastic is encased on the legs and the back and hugs Charlotte's little,or not so little, body nicely.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Performance</span>: No complaints here! I have really enjoyed using this diaper. It's held up well and shows no signs of wear after about 6 weeks of use. The hemp insert is trim and great at keeping leaks at bay. Although, for overnight use I'd <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">recommend</span> a doubler of some kind. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Naptime</span> was fine with no leaks but on one night time <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">occasion</span> we had a soaked through diaper and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">onesie</span>. We seldom experienced <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">wicking</span> (the cotton outer getting wet from moisture passing through from the inner lining of the diaper); perhaps a handful of times at the beginning when the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">PUL</span> was re-sealing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Care</span>: Wash with your regular cloth diaper wash routine. I'd suggest machine drying this one. I tried to line dry it and it wicked moisture to the outer cotton layer. But after a tumble dry, no problems. The hemp insert will need to be prepped <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">separately</span> from your other cloth diapers. Hemp has natural oils on it that, when stripped, can adhere to other fabric types (mainly synthetic fabrics like microfiber) and cause repelling issues. If you don't have any other hemp to prep, I'd suggest washing with a load of towels on hot a couple time (that's what I did and it worked just fine).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Favorite Features</span>: The snap for the insert at the back of the diaper is in the perfect place! I've noticed that other diapers that have snaps in the front of the diaper or not as close to the back of the diaper don't work as well. If you have a diaper with an insert that snaps in the front when you go to put it on baby, the weight of the baby makes it so that you can't pull up the front of the diaper without <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">un</span>-snapping the insert. I also love that the insert comes with stitching that shows where to fold so that it will fit into the diaper. This takes all the guess work out of it!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3Xaz8lBk3ZLMcZEdCtGbQRxW_P00EgRn3NA0W2y8BPP0y9eMDWjT85jC-DfiMmXYih7kDD4WSh6kZ9ep3F4EGK78mzYxE1RPMiYkFGT5GC4SB4PL8nVI-JnVtnQxzn-Vw_GI53Ywy58L/s1600/Back+snap+BBB.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3Xaz8lBk3ZLMcZEdCtGbQRxW_P00EgRn3NA0W2y8BPP0y9eMDWjT85jC-DfiMmXYih7kDD4WSh6kZ9ep3F4EGK78mzYxE1RPMiYkFGT5GC4SB4PL8nVI-JnVtnQxzn-Vw_GI53Ywy58L/s200/Back+snap+BBB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618605561329149010" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJbBlvnzYABsONSJLf-e_JKNs_4OFyNPa0RSQdobVxtWSHr9zrQ5RPuNByx-ZK7DjzZGskjajIO7b-0-7j6XX7Ut-_NTYWEdox_ssYXaU3OO6KfxeViJaPkmw93oU-EcbHFshzkwIOF6Z/s1600/BBB+AI2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJbBlvnzYABsONSJLf-e_JKNs_4OFyNPa0RSQdobVxtWSHr9zrQ5RPuNByx-ZK7DjzZGskjajIO7b-0-7j6XX7Ut-_NTYWEdox_ssYXaU3OO6KfxeViJaPkmw93oU-EcbHFshzkwIOF6Z/s200/BBB+AI2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618605631725409890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPNsAMrqPsC93sGMCxXgGXPe1Q6fOjvU_-3c9m_HxkLqKNXw6UYReuAmJGLAB1N_ojC59xx5UkEb3IHiO5d0F8HUCoar_ME-Hg-sew4l4ZZm5130kMR-UY5SbAYVNlXirOAmBN8AGzF3I/s1600/BBB+insert.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPNsAMrqPsC93sGMCxXgGXPe1Q6fOjvU_-3c9m_HxkLqKNXw6UYReuAmJGLAB1N_ojC59xx5UkEb3IHiO5d0F8HUCoar_ME-Hg-sew4l4ZZm5130kMR-UY5SbAYVNlXirOAmBN8AGzF3I/s200/BBB+insert.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618605744688227346" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7x5_fzpvLi9JkDHBcWY5ttd06i7d78dw7OX9axpfLU6NGlT7gF3k8rDhfTUt35Q5UWFJ-naE92ELvmu3m_eZ9iPiITvrw14JyPI2k7hLka6oio59SmVmG6BtkNZTVB8hHTWsvDZy28ERv/s1600/BBB+folded+insert.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7x5_fzpvLi9JkDHBcWY5ttd06i7d78dw7OX9axpfLU6NGlT7gF3k8rDhfTUt35Q5UWFJ-naE92ELvmu3m_eZ9iPiITvrw14JyPI2k7hLka6oio59SmVmG6BtkNZTVB8hHTWsvDZy28ERv/s200/BBB+folded+insert.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618605685120938226" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">L: Insert unfolded. R: Insert folded to small.</span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Materials</span>: 100% Cotton outer with hidden layer of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">PUL</span>, Suede cloth lining, hemp insert.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: $19.00. Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75645326/one-size-darlin-apple-dumplin-ai2-pocket">here </a>to purchase.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Overall Opinion:</span> I really love this diaper and I can't pin down why. It might be the perfectly placed snap for the insert at the back. It might be the sewn in lines that show you where to fold the insert for different sizes. Perhaps its all the attention to detail. It's simple, it's stylish and it's super easy to use and care for. A new favorite in my book!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The Giveaway:<br /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v6hztXCMeqVDaO3qgmy3etginsu3foXFO7bQ2VOCuDxsHQlisuWPSVW7fazbX_apgafVEyHcy9hJAGuKxsOjKxtmeFSvCEdGFuQOKBL5lIdA46Nz3Dq54zKA18FdYQgnetUyMtUSG4Gu/s1600/bee+BBB.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v6hztXCMeqVDaO3qgmy3etginsu3foXFO7bQ2VOCuDxsHQlisuWPSVW7fazbX_apgafVEyHcy9hJAGuKxsOjKxtmeFSvCEdGFuQOKBL5lIdA46Nz3Dq54zKA18FdYQgnetUyMtUSG4Gu/s200/bee+BBB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618606300270157474" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Want to win one?! Follow the direction below and you can be entered to win this bee-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">utiful</span> AI2/pocket diaper from Bee-Bop Baby!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Mandatory Entry: </span></span><br /></div> <ul style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><li>Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyBeeBop?ref=seller_info">Bee-Bop Baby</a> and tell me your favorite item.<br /></li><li>Leave an email address where you can be reached.</li></ul> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Extra Entries:</span><br /></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Become a fan of Bee-Bop Baby<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_102"></span> US on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/BeeBopBaby?sk=wall"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Facebook</span></a>.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/ProUtilitas/164025020307593"></a></li><li>Become a fan of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hipmountainmama#%21/pages/Knocked-Up-and-Nursing/133177693396408"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_104"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Facebook</span></span></a></li><li>Become a follower of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://twitter.com/knockedupnursin">Twitter</a></li><li>Tweet about this giveaway. 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Winner will be chosen using random.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_114"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">org's</span></span> true random number generator upon the close of the contest. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hrs to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was given a product to review and my opinions on the product are my own. Must be 18 year old to enter. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Subject to changes.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________</div></div> </div><br /></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com650tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-91789853104271363542011-06-08T17:15:00.006-05:002011-06-09T11:10:56.030-05:00I'm participating in A Blogtastic Extravaganza 2.0!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">June 8th, 2011</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">6:15pm</span></span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://mysillymonkeys.com/category/abe2-0/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img style="width: 490px; height: 147px;" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/missjess2004/Blog%20Ads/blogtasticban.gif" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Remember A Blogtastic Extravaganza? Well, starting August 17th, <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">A Blogtastic Extravaganza 2.0</span> will begin! 100 blogs will be linking together to offer you prizes totalling at least $5,000. I'm so happy to tell you that I'm participating in A Blogtastic Extravaganza 2.0! I have a few wonderful sponsors lines up and am looking forward to sharing them with you VERY soon. Every blog has chosen their own theme and mine is "<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">The Miniature Scientist</span>". Babies are the ultimate scientists. This prize package will have items that will help bring about that natural curiosity that babies and all children have.<br /><br />I can't wait! Keep on the lookout as I post Sponsorship Spotlight posts for A Blogtastic Extravaganza 2.0.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact me at knockedupandnursing@gmail.com.<br /><br /><br />__________________________________________________________<br /></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-24196188840868608942011-06-03T16:12:00.020-05:002011-07-21T09:43:47.683-05:00itti bitti Review and Giveaway<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">June 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>, 2011</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">8:15pm</span><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***Giveaway Closed***<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWlPFxXmyL7CDOIeEEMvbcB0zjheIhKPGwKkP1J7Ydw3EKeFoIZWS3CoHCi7wOp8WYQPt7MIEFIB0kQBg6FVguAOVg3wUUW8_BG1be3G2EUNMu12HW7sF5jksSNilteG3NUeD0MOhcQmP1/s1600/ittibittilogo.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWlPFxXmyL7CDOIeEEMvbcB0zjheIhKPGwKkP1J7Ydw3EKeFoIZWS3CoHCi7wOp8WYQPt7MIEFIB0kQBg6FVguAOVg3wUUW8_BG1be3G2EUNMu12HW7sF5jksSNilteG3NUeD0MOhcQmP1/s320/ittibittilogo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614105967770970738" border="0" /></a></div><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bitti</span> hit the scene here in the US not too long ago in March. The company was started in Australia in 2005 and has not stopped since. You can't go wrong with diapers are being sold in 25 countries!!! Sue <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">McLachlan</span>, like many moms, was frustrated with the fit of so many other diapers on the market. They were too bulky for her liking so she went to work designing something that would fit her babe. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">bitti</span> prides themselves on their trim diapers that will ft any shape baby. One of the signature features of their line of diapers is the narrow crotch. A narrow crotch means that baby's legs will be comfy without the added bulk of many layers of cloth between them. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">bitti</span> is also know for their low rise which contribute to the trimness factor.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">bitti</span> has three different cloth diapers in their line along with a few essential cloth diapering accessories. This is a company that has a little something for everybody! The diapers include the <a href="http://ittibitti.us/cloth_diaper/bitti_tutto"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">tutto</span></a>, a one size AI2, the <a href="http://ittibitti.us/cloth_diaper/bitti_dlish"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">d'lish</span></a>, a sized <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">AIO</span>, and the <a href="http://ittibitti.us/cloth_diaper/bitti_boo"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">bitti</span> boo</a>, a sized fitted diaper that has amazing absorbency! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">bitti</span> also carries luxury <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">minkie</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">wetbags</span> and velour cloth wipes. I had the opportunity to review the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">tutto</span>, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">bitti</span> boo and a luxury <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">wetbag</span>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Review:<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJiMoxzCvibDn40zRvCu2FfWddDMAFN_RaHkNdQod32aaGQ0exumdDlNViCccY4yqwxLC4dBd6QMo_PcL7-UJGFn9Z5V217wfEXPyJEs4XjibAq4Jj30l48nHuTEAW40zEZTH1ToMKG9v/s1600/tutto-silver.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJiMoxzCvibDn40zRvCu2FfWddDMAFN_RaHkNdQod32aaGQ0exumdDlNViCccY4yqwxLC4dBd6QMo_PcL7-UJGFn9Z5V217wfEXPyJEs4XjibAq4Jj30l48nHuTEAW40zEZTH1ToMKG9v/s320/tutto-silver.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614121358866360274" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Tutto</span></span>:<br /></div><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">tutto</span> is a one size diaper (fits 8-44lbs) that can also be used as an all in 2 (AI2). The diaper comes with three inner <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">soaker</span> pads. You can purchase additional sets to use the diaper like an AI2. To do this, just change the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">soaker</span> pads instead of changing the whole diaper. Reusing the shell makes a lot less laundry! It has 4 rise settings that are adjustable by a snap down rise. Another great feature of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">tutto</span> is the "poo fence". This fence is actually a double gusset that goes the whole way around the back of the diaper to contain explosions.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ease of Use</span>: I have to admit, the way the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">soakers</span> all snap together was slightly intimidating at first. The diaper and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">soakers</span> have color coded snaps so you never have to worry about what goes where...unless perhaps you are color blind. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">bitti</span> line of diapers only comes in snap closure. Not all families will like this but for me, it's a plus! I like snaps better than <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">velcro</span> because I feel they hold up better and baby can't take them off!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fit</span>: It took a few times to get the right fit on Charlotte. For a while there, we had a hard time finding a rise adjustment that would fit her (this girl has a seriously high rise). Her booty was hanging out, while the waist and legs fit perfectly. This was sightly frustrating. Also, the poo fence only works if the whole booty crack is inside the fence. After we found the right fit on Charlotte, we haven't had any issues. The elastic is gentle but strong and the poop fence does a great job holding in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">liquidy</span> newborn messes!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Performance</span>: The stay dry lining on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">soakers</span> was great on Charlotte's sensitive baby skin for overnights! These are some of the best diapers as far as leak protection goes. After almost daily use of the diaper for 8 weeks, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">minkee</span> outer is still soft and squishy. The inserts also wash really clean and the bamboo doesn't hold smells!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Care</span>: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">recommends</span> washing diapers before using them. I threw my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">tutto</span> in the wash and went about my regular wash routine (cold rinse, hot wash, cold rinse). I went ahead and unsnapped the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">soakers</span> to speed up drying time and not cause too much stress on the snaps. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">tutto</span> washed up nice and dried really quickly! The shell wash dry almost straight from the washer. I like line drying my covers mostly to give them a longer life. Every so often, I throw them in the dryer. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">soakers</span> dried quicker than I though and were only slightly damp maybe one or two times after a dryer cycle.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Materials</span>: The outer material is made of a polyester <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">minkee</span> with a stay dry inner liner. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_50">soaker</span> pads are made of bamboo viscose with a stay dry top (which is awesome)!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: $26.95. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_51">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_52">tutto</span> is a little pricey but is worth it for this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_53">versitile</span> diaper. Click <a href="http://ittibitti.com/wholesaler.php">here</a> to purchase.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Overall Opinion</span>: Getting the right fit was a little bit of a lengthy process for us but when we got it, magic happened. You can tell that a lot of R and D went into this diaper. My favorite feature is the hip snap that has an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_54">ingenius</span> little cover that snaps into place so that baby never gets snap imprints on their skin. Plus this diaper comes in 18 different color choices! The diaper is on the more expensive side but should last you from birth to potty learning. A <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_55">minkee</span> diaper is a great addition to any diaper stash and surely a luxurious feel for baby!<br /><br /><center><br /><center><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_58">Bitti</span> Boo:</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhV9o-GVUVWYmF9wwWprkPoI0wmNlKcvXj8mO4-7izi92Dx4K7g6xmCSLBsu_5jk_6qhllZTBM-CIC1kiDKgQ6-DFgJdYnHOs_6jfrZAsVSkgGJxu98F-Y5qYMb1hAJ_-4EXX_1m4brRO/s1600/boo-lime.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhV9o-GVUVWYmF9wwWprkPoI0wmNlKcvXj8mO4-7izi92Dx4K7g6xmCSLBsu_5jk_6qhllZTBM-CIC1kiDKgQ6-DFgJdYnHOs_6jfrZAsVSkgGJxu98F-Y5qYMb1hAJ_-4EXX_1m4brRO/s320/boo-lime.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614135829693965122" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_59">bitti</span> boo is a fitted diaper and has some of the same great features as the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_60">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_61">tutto</span>. There is the signature trimness throughout the crotch and the amazing absorbency that IS <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_62">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_63">bitti</span>. This diaper comes with unique <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_64">soakers</span> that snap in place. One <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_65">soaker</span> is topped with bamboo velour and has an hourglass shape to it and the other is a square that is be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_66">trifolded</span>. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_67">bitti</span> boo diaper comes in three sizes, small (8-16lbs), medium (14-26lbs) and large (23-37lbs). I got to review one of these diapers in lime size medium.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ease of Use</span>: Easy! There are four snaps that must be done (two on each side) to fasten the diaper on baby. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_68">bitti</span> boo does come with crossover snaps, two on the left wing, which is a great feature for smaller babies and will make this diaper last longer. This diaper will need a cover.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fit</span>: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_69">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_70">bitti</span> is known for their low-rise fit and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_71">bitti</span> boo has it! The diaper has encased elastic around the legs that holds in messes. The elastic is strong but gentle on baby's legs. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_72">bitti</span> boo diaper has a low profile while being extremely absorbent.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Performance</span>: This is one of my favorite overnight diapers! Super absorbent and NEVER a leak. The bulk of most overnight diapers makes babies look all bowlegged, like they just got done riding a horse for 8 straight hours! Not with this diaper! The narrow crotch design helps eliminate bulk where it isn't needed.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Care</span>: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_73">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_74">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_75">reccommends</span> washing diapers before using them. I threw my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_76">bitti</span> boo in with my regular wash routine (cold rinse, hot wash, cold rinse) and didn't have any problems. The outer material is a bamboo/organic cotton blend that stays soft.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Materials</span>: The outer and inner of the diaper is made of a bamboo/ organic cotton blend. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_77">tri</span> fold <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_78">soaker</span> is made out of bamboo, cotton and polyester (in that order on the tag. No percentages given). The hourglass shaped <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_79">soaker</span> is topped with bamboo velour.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: $19.95. Comes in 5 vivid colors! Click<a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/itti-bitti-bitti-boo-Fitted-Diapers_p_4241.html"> here</a> to purchase.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Overall Opinion</span>: This is one of my go-to diapers for outings and overnights. I know I won't have to worry about leaks in this one. I'd love to see <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_80">itii</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_81">bitti</span> come out with a cover. I think it would be a great addition to their great cloth diaper line up. The trimness and softness of this diaper make it comfy for baby. I often let <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_82">Charlotte</span> wear it round the house with no cover so I could see the vibrant lime color and feel the softness of the diaper every time I picked her up.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSdSGzdo8hf9HO5u9csw5rQTinDxIXWONncfeifqgkJQVR3q_03jmFYjIJ1RHDHxVpIo88XzS-1zjhYAiMLmMnZyzMPlhPOgiyI7Zb7e4CkkGaoZrrX_VJSF0j9dMtHJ6vLM-ALMNeEEl/s1600/wetbag-purple.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSdSGzdo8hf9HO5u9csw5rQTinDxIXWONncfeifqgkJQVR3q_03jmFYjIJ1RHDHxVpIo88XzS-1zjhYAiMLmMnZyzMPlhPOgiyI7Zb7e4CkkGaoZrrX_VJSF0j9dMtHJ6vLM-ALMNeEEl/s320/wetbag-purple.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615152490373418162" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Luxury Wet Bags:</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_83">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_84">bitti</span> didn't keep all the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_85">minkee</span> for the babies. They have also made this great wet bag out of laminated <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_86">minkee</span> for parents on the go. I loved feeling the soft <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_87">minkee</span> as I putting dirty diapers in the bag. The wet bag is the perfect size for day trips. It measures 12" x 15" and can hold four or more diapers. The zipper is really heavy duty and is ergonomically designed. Most wet bags have two layers; a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_88">PUL</span> inner and a fabric outer. The two layers are usually not sewn together to reduce <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_89">wicking</span>. It's a pain to turn them right side in and line the two layers back up after drying. You don't have to worry about that with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_90">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_91">bitti</span> wet bags. Since the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_92">minkee</span> is laminated, there is no need for a double layer. This reduces bulk and makes storage easier. The Luxury Wet Bag has been my favorite wet bag that I've used so far. It's durable, easy to use and care for and it comes in eight colors and seven prints.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: $14.95. Purchase <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/itti-bitti-Luxury-Wet-Bags_p_4242.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Giveaway:</span><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_93">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_94">bitti</span> US is giving one of you:<br /><ul><li>1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_95">bitti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_96">tutto</span></li><li>1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_97">bitti</span> boo</li><li>1 luxury <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_98">wetbag</span></li></ul> That's one great prize package!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Mandatory Entry: </span></span><br /></div> <ul style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><li>Visit <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_99">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_100">bitti</span> US and tell me your favorite item.<br /></li><li>Leave an email address where you can be reached.</li></ul> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Extra Entries:</span><br /></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Become a fan of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_101">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_102">bitti</span> US on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Olie-Ava-Etsy-Store/144072152290084"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ittibittius"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_103">Facebook</span></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/ProUtilitas/164025020307593">.</a></li><li>Become a fan of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hipmountainmama#%21/pages/Knocked-Up-and-Nursing/133177693396408"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_104">Facebook</span></a></li><li>Become a follower of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_105">itti</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_106">bitti</span> US on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/ittibittiUS">Twitter</a><br /></li><li>Become a follower of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://twitter.com/knockedupnursin">Twitter</a></li><li>Tweet about this giveaway. Leave a URL. You can use:<span style="font-size:85%;"> "#win a 2 cloth diapers and a wet bag from @<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_107">ittibittiUS</span>. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Visit http://bit.ly/jItIWB to enter. Ends 6/27 #<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_108">clothdiapers</span> @<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_109">knockedupnursin</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">"</span> (can be tweeted once a day until the giveaway ends)</li><li>Follow Knocked Up and Nursing via <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_110">GFC</span> *Plus 2 entries*<br /></li><li>Subscribe to my blog via Email (See "connect" tab on top right)<br /></li><li>Blog about this giveaway and link to this page/or my blog.*Plus 5 entries* Leave a URL.</li><li>Share on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_111">Facebook</span> (Leave a link)</li><li>Grab my button and leave me a link to find it.*Plus 5 entries*</li></ul> If you have questions, don't hesitate to email me.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Giveaway will run from Monday June 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_112">th</span>, 2011 at 8:00pm (CST) until <span style="font-weight: bold;">June 27<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_113">th</span> 2011</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> at 11:59pm </span>CST. Winner will be chosen using random.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_114">org's</span> true random number generator upon the close of the contest. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hrs to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was given a product to review and my opinions on the product are my own. Must be 18 year old to enter. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Subject to changes.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________</div></div> </div> </div></center></center>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com720tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-29788306966646726692011-06-02T22:50:00.004-05:002011-07-21T09:44:12.052-05:00Olie and Ava Review and Giveaway<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >June 2nd, 2011<br />11:01pm</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***Giveaway Closed***<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 479px; height: 63px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.7598618.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Patti runs the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OlieandAva">Etsy shop</a> Olie and Ava. She offers you fun, stylish products to help your family live a green lifestyle and reduce waste. All of her products are handmade with care in her sewing studio from new and upcycled materials. Some of her products include cloth napkins, custom name banners (which are great for birthdays and room decoration), and cloth diaper accessories that include cloth wipes, fleece liners and inserts.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Lrh8nQ5ALrjNB_wNyRuBITP7MVWz0GUha72JVja5-ygeUUd51CS1Wq4pahGwUgMG0g_WssivtAuszBTh7QBiG0q_uI5Fwv4k129YXlCZ-Hru9o0jRT4Scg8FGoxXSQl-PtUJ_-_4hhbr/s1600/name+banner+O%2526A.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Lrh8nQ5ALrjNB_wNyRuBITP7MVWz0GUha72JVja5-ygeUUd51CS1Wq4pahGwUgMG0g_WssivtAuszBTh7QBiG0q_uI5Fwv4k129YXlCZ-Hru9o0jRT4Scg8FGoxXSQl-PtUJ_-_4hhbr/s320/name+banner+O%2526A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613837407246016930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>I had the opportunity to test out and review a half pack (5) of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69159278/urban-splash-cloth-wipe-set">Olie and Ava's cloth wipes</a> in the colorful, fun pattern Urban Splash. These wipes came beautifully packaged with a strip of lacy ribbon and a tag with about 5 different uses for cloth wipes! The wipes fluffed up nice and lofty when I washed them. The cloth wipes measure 7" x 7" square and are made of flannel. The wipes are serged together with coordinating thread (a nice touch). After washing a few times, there were a few stray threads that I had to trim, no big deal.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv9XYTSesMQgM2JxI7adrFF3I0FhuJ3_mt-HbiljiOVpHIyW4HPpq5X9W2TemeFwB8I1q3s8MlwFbhUUQopYXmH5ScHC4o6xGS0UidxddlQ29MZUg18tef8QL9hq8zdC4PbcxeYoEoOzxz/s1600/urban+splash+o%2526a+wipes"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv9XYTSesMQgM2JxI7adrFF3I0FhuJ3_mt-HbiljiOVpHIyW4HPpq5X9W2TemeFwB8I1q3s8MlwFbhUUQopYXmH5ScHC4o6xGS0UidxddlQ29MZUg18tef8QL9hq8zdC4PbcxeYoEoOzxz/s320/urban+splash+o%2526a+wipes" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613836923570922322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Flannel wipes are a wonderful all purpose wipe. I have some terry wipes (thicker with little tiny loops that grab) that are great for solid messes and I have some hemp fleece wipes (thinner with a smooth feeling) that are a single layer and are great for wiping after peeing. Flannel is kind of in between the two fabrics. It has tiny little grabby bumps on the surface of the fabric that do a great job at cleaning more solid messes while still being soft for baby's tender bum. Flannel will continue to get soften as you use and wash it too! I've have some flannel cloth wipes that I've been using since Sally was a baby and they are some of the softest wipes that I have!<br /><br />Overall, these wipes were great! I like that they are slightly smaller (7" x 7") than most wipes because this means that they fit great in my diaper bag. There is a front pocket in my diaper bag where the Olie and Ava's wipes fit perfectly in. The fabric is so different than any of the other wipes I have. For some reason, all of my cloth wipes are white or a natural color. This means that you can see the stains on them. Not with these bad boys! The darker patterned fabric means that you can't see any stains!<br /><br />Even if you don't cloth diaper or don't have kids in diapers anymore, there are a million uses for these wipes. You can use them as kiddo napkins at the table, washcloths, or keep a stack by the bathroom sink for individual hand towelettes! I love cleaning the kids up with them after eating. If you want to use them on the go, I suggest getting a small wetbag (possibly one made for mama cloth) and wet the wipes before you go out. So simple!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The Giveaway:</span><br />Patti has put together an an awesome prize package for one lucky winner! One of you will win:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KX7athWtv2LW-2hlFyiVxuY8-XT7e2CCkbZ4BzQXPwMyHlgd8Db-Li2Wyo6RpNl8HEFiptLAhNXp5oFx2hP5GfwWspaJ9lHv1WCDAmD4sWqRrN8C-VVnJPskxKToyovgxl2DmAQ-63vB/s1600/O%2526a.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KX7athWtv2LW-2hlFyiVxuY8-XT7e2CCkbZ4BzQXPwMyHlgd8Db-Li2Wyo6RpNl8HEFiptLAhNXp5oFx2hP5GfwWspaJ9lHv1WCDAmD4sWqRrN8C-VVnJPskxKToyovgxl2DmAQ-63vB/s320/O%2526a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613834984285923762" border="0" /></a><ul><li>Set (10) of gender neutral cloth wipes</li><li>Set of two fleece diaper liner (great for use with diaper creams)</li><li>Set of two microfiber inserts<br /></li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Mandatory Entry: </span></span><br /></div> <ul style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><li>Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OlieandAva">Olie and Ava</a> and tell me your favorite item.<br /></li><li>Leave an email address where you can be reached.</li></ul> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Extra Entries:</span><br /></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Become a fan of Olie and Ava on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Olie-Ava-Etsy-Store/144072152290084"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Olie-Ava-Etsy-Store/144072152290084">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/ProUtilitas/164025020307593">.</a></li><li>Become a fan of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hipmountainmama#%21/pages/Knocked-Up-and-Nursing/133177693396408">Facebook</a></li><li>Become a follower of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://twitter.com/knockedupnursin">Twitter</a></li><li>Tweet about this giveaway. Leave a URL. You can use:<span style="font-size:85%;"> "#win a cloth diaper prize pack from Olie and Ava. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Visit http://bit.ly/ivbTCf to enter. Ends 6/23 #clothdiapers @knockedupnursin</span><span style="font-size:85%;">"</span> (can be tweeted once a day until the giveaway ends)</li><li>Add <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OlieandAva?ref=pr_shop_more">Olie and Ava</a> to your favs on Etsy.<br /></li><li>Follow Knocked Up and Nursing via GFC *Plus 2 entries*<br /></li><li>Subscribe to my blog via Email (See "connect" tab on top right)<br /></li><li>Blog about this giveaway and link to this page/or my blog.*Plus 5 entries* Leave a URL.</li><li>Share on Facebook (Leave a link)</li><li>Grab my button and leave me a link to find it.*Plus 5 entries*</li></ul> If you have questions, don't hesitate to email me.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Giveaway will run from Thursday June 2nd, 2011 at 11:00pm (CST) until <span style="font-weight: bold;">June 23rd, 2011</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> at 11:59pm </span>CST. Winner will be chosen using random.org's true random number generator upon the close of the contest. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hrs to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was given a product to review and my opinions on the product are my own. Must be 18 year old to enter. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Subject to changes.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________</div></div></div><br /></div></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com218tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-79115010725732600882011-05-31T21:06:00.007-05:002011-06-01T18:49:39.133-05:00A Look Back on the Flats and Handwashing Challenge<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >June 1st, 2011</span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >6:47pm</span><br /><br />When Kim from Dirty Diaper Laundry initiated the Flats and Hand Washing challenge, I didn't hesitate to join. (Read more on why I joined <a href="http://knockedupandnursing.blogspot.com/2011/04/why-im-participating-in-flats-challenge.html">here</a>). The challenge consisted of using flat cloth diapers with 5 covers per child and hand washing and line drying those diapers for one week.<br />After finishing the hand washing and flats challenge, there are some things that I learned.<br /><br />1. Hand washing wasn't that bad. Yes, it took time. Yes, it was more physical work than using a washing machine. You have to wash clothes in some way, shape or form and hand washing didn't take longer than doing our regular wash routine with cloth diapers.<br /><br />2. Flats are AWESOME! Why? Because they are truly a one size fits all diaper. You can fold it just about any way to get the fit you need for your little one. Charlotte has an incredibly high rise and we have leaks out of the back of some diapers occasionally. With flats we never had a leak! Flats are awesome because they don't hold smells. With just one layer of fabric, no stinkies can attach to it. Flats are awesome for the many different folds that can be used. Flats are awesome because they are inexpensive!<br /><br />3. I love line drying. When we first moved into our house, we line dried everything because we didn't have a dryer. I missed walking outside with a basket of fresh smelling laundry and taking those few minutes to do something that is so tranquil for me. This is something that I will continue to do with our diaper and clothes.<br /><br />4. When I wasn't using the washing machine for diapers, I didn't use it at all. I take that back... I think I did one or two loads of laundry for the duration of the challenge. If I wasn't in the laundry room to see all the clothes that needed washing, I didn't think about them. Out of sight, out of mind thing! Needless to say, on Tuesday I spent the whole day doing laundry.<br /><br /><br />If I were doing this full time, there are some little tricks that I learned and a few things I would change about my routine.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktQ1o3ErhzXEmlLo6I_NSmwfB5BDPGYvu3Q4agXztvHSJeRnI_8tt7sgWgVTrVPmW_td5SPb29oxb7luJcGwqlFFSoqCX_h7oN1B9smQs-sAdhwx2AU38tJAn5bqw8kgcFJ3KKIITq501/s1600/handplunger+washer"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktQ1o3ErhzXEmlLo6I_NSmwfB5BDPGYvu3Q4agXztvHSJeRnI_8tt7sgWgVTrVPmW_td5SPb29oxb7luJcGwqlFFSoqCX_h7oN1B9smQs-sAdhwx2AU38tJAn5bqw8kgcFJ3KKIITq501/s200/handplunger+washer" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613400502423531602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AVRfaXPnYsrCS5yNQbb1HWf8m1aB-TtZjmEfNNGn5TmmPgjEy5fpmqCIoEQrPVAGGUcndL2BMbRic3k8Lm96nawi0-7MZLhETtG3_lsOxqsyPBPKBy2UDKootzKz1EQPazWt9GAeDHiS/s1600/wonderwash"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AVRfaXPnYsrCS5yNQbb1HWf8m1aB-TtZjmEfNNGn5TmmPgjEy5fpmqCIoEQrPVAGGUcndL2BMbRic3k8Lm96nawi0-7MZLhETtG3_lsOxqsyPBPKBy2UDKootzKz1EQPazWt9GAeDHiS/s200/wonderwash" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613400574311325362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>1. I would still wash in the bathtub but I think I would get one of those hand tools to do it. Perhaps that<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Washer-Manual-Washing-Machine/dp/B002QUAPSO/ref=pd_sim_e_4"> Rapid Washer</a> , a plunger like device that creates suction and helps clean items. Or the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Laundry-Alternative-Wonderwash-SpinDryer/dp/B002C8HR9A/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1306969975&sr=8-8">Wonderwash</a>, an R2D2 looking little thing with a hand crank that acts just like a miniature washing machine. I think in the long run, this would make the everyday chore slightly simpler.<br /><br />2. Get creative! We have an outdoor line that works great but was a little small. I dried all of the cloth wipes inside on the shower curtain rods. I figured out that if you hang up hangers and drape the wipes on the hanger, it is a much better use of drying space. Instead of only getting maybe 6-8 wipes on a shower rod, you could probably get about 50. I don't know when you would use 50 wipes but....<br /><br />3. Use a wet pail for poop. There was much less staining after we did this and it was easier to get the poo off of the diaper if I let it soak for awhile.<br /><br />Overall, I felt good about this challenge. I didn't think it was too hard, just different. We all want to do the best for our kids and for our family that involves cloth diapering. If this was the only way that I could cloth diaper I would hand wash and line dry those suckers! I could see how hand washing could be unappealing to some people. It's not a "set it and forget it" type thing like a washing machine is. But if you don't have a washing machine how are you washing your clothes? By hand? At the Laundromat? Adding one more load might not be that challenging.<br /><br />Our family really enjoyed using flat cloth diapers. My husband actually said that they are his favorite system of cloth diapering! I have to say, that surprised me a little. I like them too, but don't know if they are my favs. It was nice to have the convience of pockets and fitteds again but having a few pad folded flats and covers ready isn't that different from any AI2 system. We will be thinking about donating some of the diapers in our current stash to families in need and taking Kim's advice and perhaps taking to some local organizations about getting the word out about cloth diapers.<br /><br />I want to thank Kim for setting this up. It was a brilliant idea! One that was more than just fun, it spread a message about cloth and was somewhat of a public service announcement. I hope that something this week has helped you to help someone around you. Whether it be letting a friend use your cloth diapers for her baby or educating someone on how to use cloth diapers inexpensively. Lets get the word out about cloth!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZDG9hXqIfQ-X8YqQLHDYRJ1eqRtAl-OcBChpzhV8KjNXW7akeBrOL1FfLEuLyPofDsskhq4dKi731TJUUSHXrGaEMc80XPsXZy4sBmBPXBheYijyyAERKLHTDb2DCU1-Zq0gjezz-Y36/s1600/djlogo"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZDG9hXqIfQ-X8YqQLHDYRJ1eqRtAl-OcBChpzhV8KjNXW7akeBrOL1FfLEuLyPofDsskhq4dKi731TJUUSHXrGaEMc80XPsXZy4sBmBPXBheYijyyAERKLHTDb2DCU1-Zq0gjezz-Y36/s320/djlogo" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609931380226881906" border="0" /></a></div>I would like to thank <a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/">Diaper Junction</a> for the dozen <a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/diaper-rite-birdseye-cloth-diapers.html">Diaper Rite</a> flats that I received for the challenge!<br /><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><div style="text-align: center;">P.s. Folding flats can work in any size. Plus all that practice let me make this tiny little flat out of a t-shirt scrap for Sally's doll. Now all we need are tiny little doll size snappis! :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-7Er1aI7pnPe5MIupm66sxxYSqQFqvvBHwXvmPAa3E9mqregpesriXHxmuSumX0VuMwsJlvlUt1p4b5OgdEWuU0FUS9QRKf66tHNaobkeebZ7PzTASFTpZI-MSAcFQgYmc-xQaQarW81/s1600/flat+doll.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-7Er1aI7pnPe5MIupm66sxxYSqQFqvvBHwXvmPAa3E9mqregpesriXHxmuSumX0VuMwsJlvlUt1p4b5OgdEWuU0FUS9QRKf66tHNaobkeebZ7PzTASFTpZI-MSAcFQgYmc-xQaQarW81/s320/flat+doll.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613401498944305794" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=57250"></script><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><!-- end InLinkz script --></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________</div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-43333477228026312942011-05-29T17:52:00.003-05:002011-05-29T21:37:22.063-05:00Flats Challenge Day 7I've been absent for days 5 and 6 of the challenge. Forgive me. Anyways, the flats challenge is still going strong. Days 5 and 6 went off without a hitch. Washing and drying was fine and going great. I had run out of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rockin</span> Green before the challenge had started and was using Dr. Bonner's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Castile</span> Soap. When that ran out, I found this "home soap" stuff that we had bought ages ago. It has 802 uses, including washing your clothes, so I thought I'd give it a whirl. The diapers came out clean and smelled like nothing so I knew it was working. I stopped by <a href="http://www.babyearth.com/">Baby Earth</a>, one of the local natural parenting stores in town and picked up some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Rockin</span> Green for diapers and the rest of our clothes. I washed the flats in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Rockin</span> Green on Friday and boy, was that wash cycle dirty! The diapers never smelled dirty or ammonia-y before Friday.<br /><br />There are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">definitely</span> things that I have learned to make things easier. I'll have an outline of some tips tomorrow and an overview of the experience. I'm off for my last <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">handwashing</span> of the challenge...<br /><br />Rules: <br /><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=56904"></script><br /><!-- end InLinkz script -->Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-23429635843360021912011-05-26T16:57:00.005-05:002011-05-26T23:07:23.126-05:00Day 4 of the Flats Challenge<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">May 26th, 2011</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">11:05pm</span><br /></span><br /><br />Last night was hard. I had no desire to wash diapers. Instead I was eating haagan daaz coffee ice cream (ummmmmmm) and watching Battlestar Galactica. My gracious husband did the rinse and started the wash cycle in the tub! What a man! I can't tell you how thankful I am to have a helper! It was a long day with the kids (Sally is sick) and I just wasn't feeling it. Everything got done though. It was a fairly large load; I almost ran out of drying space. I had over 13 flats hanging on the line, plus covers! I had wipes inside on both shower rods and towel racks. I noticed 2 stains on my flats today ! They didn't sun out on the line like I thought they would.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1lb5DwyPLKe2aFMs4UyisrNUbTuNjgj_3nipDbpVBF_n3GrNlniH_VfFL0-7YnDiEUH39fhxP_YqLaJNkacdu2GVM4zuERA1DiajLr_vtDlfG4gQzwsxyRWR3GpM44cQDhaEs0Kg4Puh/s1600/stains.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1lb5DwyPLKe2aFMs4UyisrNUbTuNjgj_3nipDbpVBF_n3GrNlniH_VfFL0-7YnDiEUH39fhxP_YqLaJNkacdu2GVM4zuERA1DiajLr_vtDlfG4gQzwsxyRWR3GpM44cQDhaEs0Kg4Puh/s320/stains.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611241905691528978" border="0" /></a><br />STAINS!!! Diaper Rite on L and Koala Kuddles on R.<br /></div><br />So far I've been using<a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/diaper-rite-birdseye-cloth-diapers.html"> Diaper Rite bleache</a><a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/diaper-rite-birdseye-cloth-diapers.html">d flats</a> in size large and <a href="http://www.koalakuddles.com/index.php">Koala Kuddles</a> Muslin receiving blankets as flats. The Diaper Rite flats, from my measurements, are 36" x 27" stretched. The original measurements for the Diaper Rite's was 32" x 32". I don't know how I ended up with the wonky measurement of 36" x 27". I measured twice and measured 2 different flats! Strange. Perhaps because I'm hanging them to dry it's causing the fabric to stretch by weighing it down on the line. The corners of the flats do look stretched out (which makes folded them neatly slightly more complicated). The Koala Kuddles are 42" x 42" stretched. The original measurement for these was 39" x 39". Again, I think that fact that I'm line drying everything has lead to the stretching of the fabric (especially at the corners). The lack of the daily high heat drying experience is probably the cause of the differing measurements.<br /><br />The Koala Kuddles are better for using on James because I can utilize more of the folds on him. The Diaper Rite flats just don't make it around his waist. He, by no means, is a big 2.5 year old. He's a trim little guy. I prefer to save the Diaper Rite's for pad folding. Since the Koala Kuddles are larger, when folded, they give more layers. I like to use the Koala Kuddles on Charlotte at night and use a 2 pad folded flats in a cover at night for James.<br /><br />One problem I've run into: snappis... I have to make sure that there is enough fabric so that the teeth of the snappi can't touch the kid's skin. Poor James started screaming "It hurts!!!! It hurts!!!" after I had put on his alternative kite folded flat and cover and pants. The pressure of the pants made the snappi "bite" his skin... We used a pad fold after that one! Is anyone else running into this issue?<br /><br /><br />BTW, It's not to late to join, if you'd like. For more info and full rules, <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/take-the-flats-and-handwashing-challenge-may-23-30/">click here</a>.<br /><br />Day 1 post <a href="http://knockedupandnursing.blogspot.com/2011/05/flats-and-handwashing-challenge-starts.html">here</a><br />Day 2 post <a href="http://knockedupandnursing.blogspot.com/2011/05/day-2-of-flats-and-handwashing.html">here</a><br />Day 3 post <a href="http://knockedupandnursing.blogspot.com/2011/05/day-3-of-flats-and-handwashing.html">here</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=56331"></script><br /><!-- end InLinkz script -->Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-15340065645809881542011-05-25T11:38:00.004-05:002011-05-25T12:49:17.903-05:00Day 3 of the Flats and handwashing Challenge<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">May 25th, 2011</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">12:48pm</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwhyR67-8lv2W4kByBDFrFxkI2uM3Rx5mxQKaaafGfjrS5BMvw6SfT3betfAz2EBeCI1i3zWADkccBgDWdewwCAkJkWIjbb32mZNQGI_Iz4psCnYsxfASa154_HdXg_j7_tZboAiDvzS1/s1600/FlatsChallenge2.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwhyR67-8lv2W4kByBDFrFxkI2uM3Rx5mxQKaaafGfjrS5BMvw6SfT3betfAz2EBeCI1i3zWADkccBgDWdewwCAkJkWIjbb32mZNQGI_Iz4psCnYsxfASa154_HdXg_j7_tZboAiDvzS1/s320/FlatsChallenge2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610711921288538930" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Day 2 Recap</span></span>:<br /><br />Well, Charlotte was a poop machine yesterday. I took the advice of some of the other participants and did a wet pail for the soiled diapers. The wet ones just went in the regular diaper pail. I have noticed that I'm paranoid about staining when handwashing. Every time Charlotte pooped, I'd run like a mad women to the bathroom and use the detachable showerhead to do a "hand pre-rinse". I'd then throw the dirty diaper into a bucket with cold water and baking soda. I put the bucket in my shower so the kids wouldn't get to it. The only stain we've had is on a wipe, and it's very small.<br /><br />For yesterday's covers we used, our fleece cover, the Wonder Wrap, Sustainablebabyish wool soaker, Little Beetle's wool cover, a <a href="http://www.zookiescrafts.com/">Zookies</a> cover, and the Softbums Echo shell. Six covers for 2 kids... Not too bad! We went through almost all of our flats yesterday. By nighttime, there were only a handful of flats left. We had James all ready for bed in his PJs with two pad folded flats in a Little Beetle wool cover and he pooped, BIG time! EVERYWHERE! After a change, (into a <a href="http://www.zookiescrafts.com/">Zookies</a> cover with a kite folded <a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/diaper-rite-birdseye-cloth-diapers.html">flat</a> with a pad folded flat laid inside), we were good to go for bed. Charlotte wore a pad folded flat inside a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SkullyButts?ref=ss_profile">Skully Butts</a> cover. No leaks for either of them.<br /><br />Not only did I handwash the flats last night, I had to do wool wash because of the poo mess. So we were down all of our wool covers. I let them soak overnight and they are now hanging to dry. Hopefully by tomorrow morning I'll be able to use the wool covers.<br /><br />Handwashing didn't seem as intimidating as it was on <a href="http://knockedupandnursing.blogspot.com/2011/05/flats-and-handwashing-challenge-starts.html">Day 1</a>. I knew what to do and did it. Since there were about twice as many diapers to wash last night as there were on day 1, it took longer to hand-wring everything. I did let the diapers soak for a little longer than I did on day 1 for no particular reason (I just got wrapped up in watching Scrubs on Netflix). I ran out of space on my line to dry diapers. I had to hang some by the corner of the flat with a clothespin. There were about four of them that were really close together like that that didn't dry overnight. After I took the majority of the flats off the line, I spread the damp ones out.<br /><br />The handwashed wipes are stiff. Perhaps I'll throw them in a pillowcase, tie the top off and give it to the kids to shake around.<br /><br />I have to admit, handwashing is really time consuming. I don't know how it would be feasible if you weren't a stay at home parent. We live in Texas where humidity is a part of everyday life but it takes longer than I expected for everything to dry. I've been wringing things out pretty well too. How is someone who works outside the home, suppose to come home, make dinner for the family, put them to bed, clean up, THEN handwash diapers? I've noticed it takes me awhile to get everything folded and organized. Perhaps that is because I have three little one vying for my attention.<br /><br />I do feel like I go to bed feeling accomplished. But in the back of my mind there is this little voice that is saying "Are they REALLY clean?" My husband pointed out to me that just because we put things in the "magic washing machine", we (as a society) think nothing else will do. After all, machines clean out dishes, they clean our clothes and are involved in almost every aspect of our daily lives. However,I <del>think </del> know that I can clean diapers just as well, if not more thoroughly than a machine!<br /><br />James has used the potty today and was doing really well last night so hopefully I won't have as much laundry to do tonight!<br /><br />Tomorrow I'll be talking about the different kinds of flats I've been using and how they are holding up!<br /><br />BTW, It's not to late to join, if you'd like. For more info and full rules, <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/take-the-flats-and-handwashing-challenge-may-23-30/">click here</a>.<br /><br />Day 1 post <a href="http://knockedupandnursing.blogspot.com/2011/05/flats-and-handwashing-challenge-starts.html">here</a><br />Day 2 post <a href="http://knockedupandnursing.blogspot.com/2011/05/day-2-of-flats-and-handwashing.html">here</a><br /><br /><p> </p><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><!-- start InLinkz script --><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=56120"></script>_______________________________________________________________<br /><!-- end InLinkz script --></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-48706825292905769702011-05-24T09:58:00.005-05:002011-05-24T12:31:30.143-05:00Day 2 of Flats and Handwashing Challenge<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >May 24th, 2011<br />12:16pm</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wbt2UvIlhP99zjBQYCMf3oNbdOZmJnTuzM8Q4KTS4EFruVdy7i4W5jQPXBQD65q6BZ72IWmliyFIRnW8NQ_La_2sAyTAKKBkDr7KV12YgAoJcmY-dQ3XRL_JM8kXCR3rpBDGtmIx-acX/s1600/flats+on+line+in+wind.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wbt2UvIlhP99zjBQYCMf3oNbdOZmJnTuzM8Q4KTS4EFruVdy7i4W5jQPXBQD65q6BZ72IWmliyFIRnW8NQ_La_2sAyTAKKBkDr7KV12YgAoJcmY-dQ3XRL_JM8kXCR3rpBDGtmIx-acX/s320/flats+on+line+in+wind.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610336173905812306" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Recap Day 1</span>:<br /><br />We had a full day with outings and all. I had a doctors apppointment in the morning and then lunch with a friend after that. We started the morning off with an <a href="http://www.swaddlebees.com/Products/Fitted-Diapers/flats">alternate kite</a> folded blanket and Baby Bee Bop cover for Charlotte and James was just in a blanket turned flat with that same fold. (See below for pictures). Since James is learning to use the potty, we don't put covers on him as much. This also saves me some laundry! I changed them both before we went out for our errands into pad folded flats with covers (a <a href="http://www.cheekydiapers.com/One-Size-Diaper-Covers.html">Cheeky Diapers Cover</a> and the Wonder Wrap).<br /><br />The pad folded diapers held up pretty well for Charlotte. I changed her about 2.5-3 hours later and no leaks. James was another story. We met a friend at the park for lunch and the kids got to playing and I got to talking and forgot about changing him. About 3 hours after his last change he ran over for a drink of water and I noticed a wet spot on his pants. I changed his pants and the cover was soaked! I just didn't change him in time to catch it. In my hast to get ready, I didn't pack anymore covers thinking, "I'll just change the flats". Luckily, I had a wetbag in the car that I keep one or two cloth diapers in that are not my favorites. So I kinda cheated by putting James in a pocket. It was all I had with my though. The little guy fell asleep in the car on the way home and I let him nap in the pocket. Charlotte napped great with no leaks!<br /><br />I was awaiting night time to see how everything would go. I put James in a <a href="http://www.koalakuddles.com/index.php">Koala Kuddles</a> folded in half lengthwise, folded in half again lengthwise, folded in half downwards then folded about 4 inches down then folding it lengthwise to make a pad like shape and put into a <a href="http://www.betterforbabies.com/Little-to-Big-Organic-Wool-Cover-by-Little-Beetle-p/ltbowc.htm">Little Beetles</a> wool cover. Charlotte was in a Koala Kuddles folded with the alternative kite fold and in the Baby Bee Bop cover. Charlotte goes to bed around 9:30 or 10pm. I change her before I go to bed around midnight and usually this lasts until morning (8:30am). For her long stretch at night she was in an alternative kite folded Koala Kuddles with a Sustainablebabyish soaker. I noticed that around 6:00am or so, Charlotte's wool cover was starting to feel damp. I knew it wasn't going to make it until morning so I changed her into a pad folded flat with a Softbums Echo cover. That stayed nice and dry!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpW2QqVcJas72l12fPeToP5RTRiHJ4DeVjscgWOkgRIyyXztkivLtnJ3T3Bxun4TDyO2fOjoBIP-Z0QdzKLatcs1UW7OkE_HTy9B7jQcz88aSqRV0gsv9qvW-D9QDytNITByN60OpgPuu2/s1600/flats+on+line.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpW2QqVcJas72l12fPeToP5RTRiHJ4DeVjscgWOkgRIyyXztkivLtnJ3T3Bxun4TDyO2fOjoBIP-Z0QdzKLatcs1UW7OkE_HTy9B7jQcz88aSqRV0gsv9qvW-D9QDytNITByN60OpgPuu2/s320/flats+on+line.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610336278817801986" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Handwashing</span></span>:<br /><br />I decided that I was going to handwash without the use of any special aids (i.e. plungers, buckets, or tools). I wanted to use the things that I had on hand. I'd say it went pretty well. I washed all of the diaper laundry that had accumulated during the day by hand in the tub. My wash routine included:<br /><ul><li>Pre rinse all poopy diapers with the detachable showerhead by hand</li><li>Fill tub about 1/3 way with cool water. Let soak for awhile with intetrmitant agitation by hand.</li><li>Drain and wring out water by hand</li><li>Fill tub 1/3 way with hot water and some tea tree oil and Dr. Bonner's Castile Soap</li><li>Agitate by hand (water was hot!!) and let soak about 15 mins</li><li>Drain and wring out by hand</li><li>Fill tub 1/3 way with cool water for final rinse</li><li>Agitate by hand and let soak for 5 minutes</li><li>Drain and wring everything out by hand.</li></ul>Even though it was 12:30am, I went out and put the flats and covers on the line. I hung the wipes to dry inside on the shower rod and towel racks. I hung the flats back to back so that when they were flapping in the wind, it would act like a tumble dry so they wouldn't be too stiff. Everything dried well and wasn't stiff! Plus they smelled like outside wonderfulness!<br /><br />The whole handwashing process took a little longer than an hour, almost an hour and a half.<br />(I was doing other things in the meantime so I think the time could be shorter if I didn't multitask). I have to say, My arms and hands are feeling slightly sore today. My back and legs feel achy from being hunched over the tub in a weird position. It's good though; I feel productive. I can understand how this might not be the most desirable thing to do after a long day at work.<br /><br />Here's the <a href="http://www.swaddlebees.com/Products/Fitted-Diapers/flats">alternative kite fold</a> that I'm really into:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDO-rtmAi0hBIHHicwt3ni2PqnGpgJxwJ8kztyO8fEzDRfZWSbg_jXzWwaftHZ5y_3D-YX6WnaOT4hMfNN3t3E_7QrlMARgtkaHwV6XaPqNawGTs3rv5VWdZ1m_wPE7Q4mSWE-I3Mzn_S/s1600/alternative+kite+fold"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDO-rtmAi0hBIHHicwt3ni2PqnGpgJxwJ8kztyO8fEzDRfZWSbg_jXzWwaftHZ5y_3D-YX6WnaOT4hMfNN3t3E_7QrlMARgtkaHwV6XaPqNawGTs3rv5VWdZ1m_wPE7Q4mSWE-I3Mzn_S/s320/alternative+kite+fold" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610330484225372402" border="0" /></a><br />(<a href="http://www.swaddlebees.com/Products/Fitted-Diapers/flats">Image source</a>)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I just put Charlotte in a<a href="http://www.paddedtushstats.com/2011/05/flats-and-handwashing-challengeday-1.html"> Diaper bag fold</a> (scroll down to the video) that I saw on <a href="http://www.paddedtushstats.com/">Padded Tush Stats</a>. Super trim. I like it. We'll see how long it holds up. I have found that with flats, I have to change more frequently because of the lack of absorbency. The fold you use also determines where the absorbency is. I just need to play with it. It easy to get a fold for a boy with the wetzone in the front but more difficult to get a wetzone in the middle for a girl.<br /><br />How's Day 2 going for everyone? Any surprises?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________<br /></div><br /><br /></div></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-81346566508846508812011-05-23T09:09:00.013-05:002011-05-23T10:22:19.636-05:00Flats and Handwashing Challenge Starts Now!<center><a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/" target="_blank" title="FlatsChallenge"><img alt="FlatsChallenge" src="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/FlatsChallenge2.png" height="250;" width="150" /></a> <center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Good morning everyone! Welcome to the Flats and Handwashing Challenge started by Kim from <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a>. There has been a lot of buzz genereated by <a href="http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/health/136289/high-cost-of-diapers-forces-some-parents-into-risky-practices?r=8793973370">this article</a> of families reusing disposable diapers because of the high cost. Families shouldn't have to choose between diapering their children and eating! I want you to know there is an alternative. Cloth diapers! And not just any cloth diapers...FLATS!<br /><br />Flats are an excellent and inexpensive way to cloth diaper. The great things about flats is that they are truly one size fits all. The fit is all in how you fold them. Before this challenge, I didn't really understand what flat cloth diapers were. Flats are just one big piece of cotton, usually in the shape of a square or rectangle, that can be folded in different ways to form a diaper. They can either be pinned or snappied closed. You can also use the "<a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/how-to-pad-fold-a-flat-easy-to-follow-video-tutorial/">pad</a>" fold and lay them in covers.<br />The most common fabric they are made out of is birdseye cotton. You can find some that are a cotton/hemp blend.<br /><br />I should mention that I'm going to do this challenge with Charlotte and James. We'll see how it works. Per the Rules over at Dirty Diaper Laundry, participants can use 5 diaper covers per child. So we will be using what we have around the house.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3BdPebOXrgFWsuW4eWVcDK5Y0rtXePzkAAZSfh6ZQy0QjZR7Qt7krfyPtFrfL6t56tNfqkwtIcMXoYBJA0tgmDGjnshbvoCykKxm7RzxSm-zDQShGRpKGz9sZ6RJyqT0DDZe-ic8iJLZr/s1600/+my+flats.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3BdPebOXrgFWsuW4eWVcDK5Y0rtXePzkAAZSfh6ZQy0QjZR7Qt7krfyPtFrfL6t56tNfqkwtIcMXoYBJA0tgmDGjnshbvoCykKxm7RzxSm-zDQShGRpKGz9sZ6RJyqT0DDZe-ic8iJLZr/s320/+my+flats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609920332819623746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Above is a picture of what I'll be using:<br /><ul><li>12 Large <a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/diaper-rite-birdseye-cloth-diapers.html">Diaper Rite Birdseye Cotton Flats</a> from <a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/">Diaper Junction</a></li><li>10 Muslin Swaddling blankets used as flats from <a href="http://www.koalakuddles.com/index.php">Koala Kuddles</a><br /></li><li>2 Snappis</li><li>Covers shown: (L to R) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyBeeBop">Baby Bee Bop</a> cover, Wonder Wrap, Sustainablebabyish wool cover, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AliyahsHopeChest">Aliyah's Hope Chest</a> Fleece cover. I'll be using a variety of up to 10 covers. I probably won't use this many. I'm going to make it work with as few covers as possible.</li></ul>Cost of Cloth:<ul><li>12 Flats: $17.95</li><li>10 Muslin blankets: $21.65</li><li>2 Snappis: $8.00</li><li>Covers Shown: $40.00 (I either bought the overs on super sale or they were given to me).</li><li>Total: $87.60</li></ul>I'll also be using a Mother Ease Diaper Pail and various cloth wipes.<br />P.S. I picked up the <a href="http://www.koalakuddles.com/index.php">Koala Kuddles </a>blankets on a tip from a fellow Dirty Diaper Laundry Facebook follower. They are closing their store so all blankets are only $2.00! Plus, they are local to me, so I didn't have to pay shipping!<br /><br />Seriously, under $90.00 to cloth diaper TWO kids! It would cost that much to diaper one baby for a month with disposables.<br /><br />I've had the kids in Flats this morning with no glitches! Plus they look super cute!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAL1yX0z6EsUwOczf3_0uTE50Emhhk5i8LvEUbUszRgY0E4se-MrUAfBD2eHdg2oeIAejYs8wTnB9NtATaOKKjs_04qC_7j8_ZOx4LJcKneSof96LucJEd5-H15NNp57pLTa5f2HjCgdYz/s1600/baby+flat.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAL1yX0z6EsUwOczf3_0uTE50Emhhk5i8LvEUbUszRgY0E4se-MrUAfBD2eHdg2oeIAejYs8wTnB9NtATaOKKjs_04qC_7j8_ZOx4LJcKneSof96LucJEd5-H15NNp57pLTa5f2HjCgdYz/s320/baby+flat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609930203877083074" border="0" /></a><br />Charlotte in a Koala Kuddles blanket-turned flat.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4J8m13fRFvlyu_tdew3Je4HivENSkA3JtqeEbFlJ-oED_3AoLE9-mhfJZIMTtg66CTsY6llCt5Vtp686vEHe3DHP3TyquWWOnUSZQef9haBDkAR3uDyQc1pmwrq1khqAcIYao633GZ1iD/s1600/flat+cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4J8m13fRFvlyu_tdew3Je4HivENSkA3JtqeEbFlJ-oED_3AoLE9-mhfJZIMTtg66CTsY6llCt5Vtp686vEHe3DHP3TyquWWOnUSZQef9haBDkAR3uDyQc1pmwrq1khqAcIYao633GZ1iD/s320/flat+cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609930279077703906" border="0" /></a><br />With a cover over same flat.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZDG9hXqIfQ-X8YqQLHDYRJ1eqRtAl-OcBChpzhV8KjNXW7akeBrOL1FfLEuLyPofDsskhq4dKi731TJUUSHXrGaEMc80XPsXZy4sBmBPXBheYijyyAERKLHTDb2DCU1-Zq0gjezz-Y36/s1600/djlogo"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZDG9hXqIfQ-X8YqQLHDYRJ1eqRtAl-OcBChpzhV8KjNXW7akeBrOL1FfLEuLyPofDsskhq4dKi731TJUUSHXrGaEMc80XPsXZy4sBmBPXBheYijyyAERKLHTDb2DCU1-Zq0gjezz-Y36/s320/djlogo" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609931380226881906" border="0" /></a><br />I'd like to thank <a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/">Diaper Junction</a> for making this challenge possible!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Are you participating in the challenge? How is your day going so far?<br />Look for tomorrows post about how our first time handwashing diapers went!<br /></div></div></div></div></div></center></center>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-40200150264811487622011-05-02T11:08:00.002-05:002011-07-21T09:44:31.877-05:00ProUtilitas Review and Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">May 2nd, 2011</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">11:27am</span></span><br /></div>***Giveaway Closed***<br /><br /><img style="width: 603px; height: 80px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.7044031.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">For <a href="http://knockedupandnursing.blogspot.com/p/blogtastic.html">A Greener Home</a> event, I wanted to showcase items to make your life and home a little more sustainable. Today's giveaway features <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/proUtilitas#">pro Utilitas</a>, an Etsy shop that specializes in making your kitchen greener. The kitchen is one of the biggest places where small changes can make a BIG difference. Most people use paper napkins, paper towels, disposable sponges and harsh cleansers in the kitchen. Using un-paper towels (towels usually made out of flannel that can do the job those small clean up jobs of paper towels but can be washed and re-used), you can save money and keep unnecessary one-use products out of landfills. Many dish sponges are made out of bio degradable materials but what about the manufacturing processes? How are they made?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;" id="fullimage_link1"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.216244706.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 358px; height: 214px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.216244706.jpg" alt="<span class=" error="" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" /></a></div><br /><br />Megan, owner of pro Utilitas, uses upcycled wool to make kitchen sponges. <span style="font-style: italic;">By using upcycled wool she is helping to save 10 million tons of textile waste that make it into out landfills each year!</span> The pads are serged for strength and durability. The wool is felted to have a slightly abrasive texture. Don't worry, it won't harm any dishes. Plus, she has some great colors (Shown above are harvest and green).<br /><br />These scrubby pads can take a beating, let me tell you! We've used them for all sorts of clean up jobs around the house. Their main job is the dishes but the bath tubs and bathroom sinks have benefited from a good scrub. We have, of course, cleaned them in between using the dish scrubbers in the kitchen and bathroom. Caring for your scrubbers is easy. You can toss them in your washing machine and dryer along with a load of towels. We tried placing them in the top rack of the dishwasher and letting them air dry. That seemed to work pretty well.<br /><br />The scrubby pads fit in your hand perfectly. They are 3"x4"and of varying thicknesses. The harvest scrubby pad I received was thicker than the light purple pad. I used the thicker pad to do more heavy duty jobs and the thinner one to do everyday work. The serging has held up really well; no signs of unraveling. I think these scrubby pads are a great alternative to the everyday kitchen sponge. They have proven to work just as well as other sponges I've used.<br /><br />Upcycling gives a material a new life. Those old towels that you were going to throw away can be cut up and used for cleaning rags. The left over receiving blankets that have been in a box can be used for cloth wipes. You can turn an old wool sweater into a fabulous diaper cover. Let's do our part to reduce the amount of garbage and unnecessary waste that goes into our landfills.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">The Giveaway:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Megan is going to give one of you a set of 2 scrubby pads from her shop.<br /><br /><div id="fullimage_link1"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.214226198.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 165px; height: 274px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.214226198.jpg" alt="Upcycled Wool Dish Scrubbers with Michael Miller backing" /></a></div><br /> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Mandatory Entry: </span></span><br /></div> <ul style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><li>Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/proUtilitas?ref=seller_info">ProUtilitas</a> and tell me your favorite item.<br /></li><li>Leave an email address where you can be reached.</li></ul> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Extra Entries:</span><br /></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Become a fan of ProUtilitas on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/ProUtilitas/164025020307593"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/ProUtilitas/164025020307593">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/ProUtilitas/164025020307593">.</a></li><li>Become a fan of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hipmountainmama#%21/pages/Knocked-Up-and-Nursing/133177693396408">Facebook</a></li><li>Become a follower of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://twitter.com/knockedupnursin">Twitter</a></li><li>Tweet about this giveaway. Leave a URL. You can use:<span style="font-size:85%;"> "#win a pair of wool scrubby sponges from ProUtilitas</span><span style="font-size:85%;">. Visit http://bit.ly/kruLHc to enter. #greenliving @knockedupnursin</span><span style="font-size:85%;">"</span> (can be tweeted once a day until the giveaway ends)</li><li>Add <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/proUtilitas?ref=seller_info">ProUtilitas</a> to your favs on Etsy.<br /></li><li>Follow Knocked Up and Nursing via GFC *Plus 2 entries*<br /></li><li>Subscribe to my blog via Email (See "connect" tab on top right)<br /></li><li>Blog about this giveaway and link to this page/or my blog.*Plus 5 entries* Leave a URL.</li><li>Share on Facebook (Leave a link)</li><li>Grab my button and leave me a link to find it.*Plus 5 entries*</li></ul> If you have questions, don't hesitate to email me.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Giveaway will run from Monday May 2nd, 2011 at 11:30am (CST) until <span style="font-weight: bold;">May 16th</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">, 2011 at 11:59pm </span>CST. Winner will be chosen using random.org's true random number generator upon the close of the contest. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hrs to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was given a product to review and my opinions on the product are my own. Must be 18 year old to enter. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Subject to changes.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________<br /></div></div></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com80tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-59603625601747985992011-04-28T09:36:00.010-05:002011-04-28T18:14:15.821-05:00Why I'm Participating in the Flats Challenge with Dirty Diaper Laundry<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >April 28th, 2011<br />10:58am</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMknrfk80OVGYGUE81U44YSk8eCFS-7ajjWZqRZkuPSkZ7RfzvYARGWJj3iAXwdqpEl93FouhaSN1CzT1Lx3o-kZv0Z57ljfwH6yzaTxKrojLXDnnZqoH5wPotjKEGWNh6WFRiBjQ9MOga/s1600/FlatsChallenge2.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMknrfk80OVGYGUE81U44YSk8eCFS-7ajjWZqRZkuPSkZ7RfzvYARGWJj3iAXwdqpEl93FouhaSN1CzT1Lx3o-kZv0Z57ljfwH6yzaTxKrojLXDnnZqoH5wPotjKEGWNh6WFRiBjQ9MOga/s320/FlatsChallenge2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600644261126510162" border="0" /></a><br /><center><div style="text-align: left;">When Kim from <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> posted <a href="http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/health/136289/high-cost-of-diapers-forces-some-parents-into-risky-practices?r=8793973370">this video</a> about people reusing disposable diapers because they could no longer afford the rising costs, it broke my heart. It is so incredibly sad to me that the public has been so trained to think that disposables are the ONLY way to diaper your baby. If I were running out of diapers and couldn't afford to buy more until payday, my first thought would go to towels or something else that you could wash. Personally the thought to re-use single use diaposable diapers would have never occurred. As a single income family with three children trying to make it work, we experience hardships with budgets frequently. I'm lucky enough to stay at home with the children. Besides, if we put them in daycare I'd have to get a job that paid at least $60/hr. I just can't do that "legally".<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">This challenge really spoke to me as a way to get the message across that you can cloth diaper your baby no matter your situation. One of the things that I feel might hold people back from cloth diapering is the initial cost. Yes, there is more of an upfront cost with cloth diapers but you can see the savings in the first couple of months (and you can see it immediately when you see your bill get $20.00 cheaper at the grocery store). Another reason why cloth diapers might not appeal to people is the washing involved. Also, not everyone has access to a washing machine and using public machines can leave build up from others detergent. In this day and age, we have taken the machines that do everyday jobs for granted! That is why during the week of May 23rd-30th, I along with many other bloggers will be handwashing and line drying flat cloth diapers.<br /></div><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QIZDHNApIY2oOcHaB1X-PjbWDYmt3ZZWIbRaoZFUacfbgdtTMceogv8FWKddDuKG3fp58lvY1xrSNXGaG_upN8oIesEeROqjGTA-NMx4y8q_AZZv03r1EToLfGocp8ywvsEdEFK-lL33/s1600/How-To-Fold-A-Cloth-Diaper.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QIZDHNApIY2oOcHaB1X-PjbWDYmt3ZZWIbRaoZFUacfbgdtTMceogv8FWKddDuKG3fp58lvY1xrSNXGaG_upN8oIesEeROqjGTA-NMx4y8q_AZZv03r1EToLfGocp8ywvsEdEFK-lL33/s320/How-To-Fold-A-Cloth-Diaper.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600653970042649794" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Picture from <a href="http://www.clothdiaper.com/">http://www.clothdiaper.com</a></span><br /></div></div><br />Flats are an excellent and inexpensive way to cloth diaper. The great things about flats is that they are truly one size fits all. The fit is all in how you fold them. Before this challenge, I didn't really understand what flat cloth diapers were. Flats are just one big piece of cotton, usually in the shape of a square or rectangle, that can be folded in different ways to form a diaper. They can either be pinned or snappied closed. You can also use the "<a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/how-to-pad-fold-a-flat-easy-to-follow-video-tutorial/">pad</a>" fold and lay them in covers.<br />The most common fabric they are made out of is birdseye cotton. You can find some that are a cotton/hemp blend.<br /><br />The challenge is to use only flat cloth diapers and 5 covers a day to diaper baby. You are also required to handwash and line dry the flats. It's as simple as that. No "modern" cloth diaper accessories allowed.<br /><br />I've been using flats for a couple weeks now. Not as my primary diapering system but using a couple a day with Charlotte. To my surprise, I really like them! Charlotte has an incredibly high rise (18") and it's hard to find diapers that her bottom doesn't hang out of. Flats have worked really well because I can customize the diaper for her. I have been adding doublers with them and I'll change that when the challenge starts. I'll use a pad folded flat laid in another flat.<br /><br />You can read more about the <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/flats-and-handwashing-challenge-why-are-you-joining/">Flats Challenge</a> over at <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a>.<br /><br />If you would like to sponsor this event please contact me at knockedupandnursing@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">____________________________________________________________<br /></div></div> <center></center></center>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-91321850606897417292011-04-21T17:16:00.002-05:002011-04-21T17:32:09.878-05:00A Greener Home Event Extended!<center><a href="http://knockedupandnursing.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x446/knockedupandnursing/ButtonAGH4.jpg" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br />I sincerely apologize for the late start on A Greener Home. For some reason, April has seemed to slip by me unnoticed! Where did April go?! I was still thinking it was March... AND Easter is next in a few days! It's going to be busy around here.<br /><br />I do admit, blogging has taken a backseat for the past few weeks. Learning how to discipline a child when they are going through new stages can be hard! It's taken a toll on me emotionally. I feel like everything I do lately is not working and I'm running out of ideas. I just have to remember to take a deep breath before I speak! Any parents out there with really spirited children?<br /><br />Needless to say, Expect some great features these next few days!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />____________________________________________________________<br /></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-5911279797294479132011-04-11T21:42:00.000-05:002011-04-11T21:47:47.568-05:00Sloomb | Sustainablebabyish Review and Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCWb7oyVdmjRD6H0Ba6s6Gz2anqkrhu9JqHqZaRiSNBJnZLo2-_MXxTX6ZzLH2EySoE55q8NLCOsFzh1kAeyvU6OQNrRZ4N3QA6xm2D33PMaFtRAlkw3j8TbA9LhbKvO_D36kcZUJm3ky/s1600/sloomb-title_fp.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCWb7oyVdmjRD6H0Ba6s6Gz2anqkrhu9JqHqZaRiSNBJnZLo2-_MXxTX6ZzLH2EySoE55q8NLCOsFzh1kAeyvU6OQNrRZ4N3QA6xm2D33PMaFtRAlkw3j8TbA9LhbKvO_D36kcZUJm3ky/s320/sloomb-title_fp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593621154641472914" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >April 11th, 2011<br />10:36am</span><br /><br />In this day and age, many are looking to companies as examples of how to make our world a better place. It might seems hard as an individual to bring about change and "do what is right" but a company has more resources (and a pr firm). <a href="http://sloomb.com/">Sloomb <span style="font-weight: bold;">|</span></a> Sustainablebabyish is one of those companies. They set the bar high and want to help facilitate the same in their customers. Sloomb <span style="font-weight: bold;">|</span> Sustainablebabyish is a wonderful cloth diapering resource. They have a line of fitted cloth diapers (sized and multi-sized) and flats along with an amazing line up of wool (covers and longies). When you purchase a diaper from Sloomb | Sustainablebabyish, a tree is planted in Southeast Asia to offset the carbon generated during the making of the diapers.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7P3tZSrwFG_9NV5j4xdU732R4nGaKBjzB8DXZvqqfHjBiZRXWTib1rwK4C8WCL4oWd2sBJhpEnIKTgNMtsFOIt170E9WF3nKCxVtMaqyZeRMUuQuSlYXUrWl7rEh_nDutEnjW5dBEfDU/s1600/contrastnaturals_large.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 159px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7P3tZSrwFG_9NV5j4xdU732R4nGaKBjzB8DXZvqqfHjBiZRXWTib1rwK4C8WCL4oWd2sBJhpEnIKTgNMtsFOIt170E9WF3nKCxVtMaqyZeRMUuQuSlYXUrWl7rEh_nDutEnjW5dBEfDU/s200/contrastnaturals_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594380445098706386" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32vcojcOnlbQ2txrEmD8r_RvwOZqWLqn4crLEsRqzCCB3YnI7oWeRJLgD0tXW1HaFgOTYIn9ctt532qvT9xryUdhmoI25ZN8PXfB6IJZkTB56fnXGg9fzeRUbc2vlSIZi7HWtkkYakgQ5/s1600/sbish+covers"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32vcojcOnlbQ2txrEmD8r_RvwOZqWLqn4crLEsRqzCCB3YnI7oWeRJLgD0tXW1HaFgOTYIn9ctt532qvT9xryUdhmoI25ZN8PXfB6IJZkTB56fnXGg9fzeRUbc2vlSIZi7HWtkkYakgQ5/s200/sbish+covers" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594374385329917122" border="0" /></a><br />Organic bamboo fleece fitteds and Knit wool covers (<span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Taken from Sloomb website</span>)<br /><br /></div>Sloomb has a whole page devoted to their <a href="http://sloomb.com/ethos/">Ethos </a>(<span style="font-style: italic;">the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations</span>). They use organic or an organic blend of fabrics, use low impact dyes, donate seconds to communities in need and run a paperless office. I also love that the <a href="http://www.ecoenclose.com/">mailer</a> I received my review products in is compostable and recyclable. Sloomb | Sustainablebabyish have also ensured that their products will last and they hope that when finished using them, they will be passed on. Most products are handmade here in the US by women getting paid fair wages. Some products are manufactured responsibly in China.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Review</span>:</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PXX5bdXlTHstTrLIIn2RSlzJo_n6PSHIzKaKiHzPzNG_9PPiJTz_obAC1WbognyWbHPBFi270xBRJy7yWT1yx2a705ETBwGKSGLesK6P3LZhs03vlBXpEn78AR1s-B1VwWfJaJiptFax/s1600/natural-yellow_OBF_fitteds_large.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PXX5bdXlTHstTrLIIn2RSlzJo_n6PSHIzKaKiHzPzNG_9PPiJTz_obAC1WbognyWbHPBFi270xBRJy7yWT1yx2a705ETBwGKSGLesK6P3LZhs03vlBXpEn78AR1s-B1VwWfJaJiptFax/s320/natural-yellow_OBF_fitteds_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594381169657304082" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">I had the chance to review an Organic Fleece Bamboo Fitted in Natural with Lemon contrast size small and a Wool Cover in Mocha size small. The Organic Fleece Bamboo Fitted is a sized system that features a snap closure, snap in six layer liner, crossover tabs and a snap down umbilical cord front (XS size only). Included is a matching three layer doubler. There is a total of 11 absorbent layers of thirsty bamboo.<br /><br />Organic Fleece Bamboo Fitted Diaper:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ease of Use</span>: This diaper was a joy to use. The snap closure offers a great fit. The elastic on the legs and back is very sturdy. It's unlike anything I have seen in a diaper before. There is elastic at the front of the diaper as well. There are a total of four snaps you have to secure with one crossover snap on the right wing of the diaper.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fit</span>: We never had any leaks with this diaper. Not even with newborn poo. Like I said before, the elastic is really sturdy and sometimes left marks on Charlotte's extremely chubby legs. The serging on the legs sometimes left her with chaffed thighs that got better with a little coconut oil rub. Not the trimmest diaper but never disappointing. We have a large bamboo fleece fitted that James has used and after Charlotte grew out of the small she went right into the large no problem (yeah for crossover tabs). This is great and economical so you don't have to purchase the medium size.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Performance</span>: I loved the thirstiness of the bamboo! This is a go to in my house for overnights. Paired with the Sloomb <span style="font-weight: bold;">|</span> Sustainablebabyish wool cover, mornings were always dry! I have to say, I never needed to use the extra doubler that is included. During the days, I would often leave Charlotte without a cover in this diaper and she would be dry to the touch on the outside after a couple hours.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Care</span>: The diaper washed up really well. No pilling and it retained its original softness. I did notice some shrinkage to the diaper (which Sloomb says they account for in their <a href="http://sloomb.myshopify.com/pages/size-chart">measurements</a>). If you decide to line dry, try fluffing the diapers up in the dryer for 10 minutes or so.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Materials</span>: A blend of Organic bamboo fleece (70%) and Organic cotton (30%)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: $24.95. Click<a href="http://sloomb.myshopify.com/collections/cloth-diapers"> here</a> to purchase.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Overall Opinion</span>: Sloomb | Sustainablebabyish knows what they are doing! These diapers have held their own and look just like they did the day I got them. I've had no loose strings, or any malfunctions. The pricepoint is high at almost $25.00 but to me, containing pooplosions is well worth it! Fitteds and covers are my preffered system for that reason; it contains everything. If you sign up for<a href="http://sloomb.com/"> Sloomb's newsletter</a>, you can get informed when they have sales. The quality of these diapers is great and will stand the test of time. A nighttime diapering solution that every family should try. They also offer a <a href="http://sloomb.myshopify.com/collections/cloth-diapers/products/snapless-multi-contrasts">snapless multi sized</a> (essentially a one size fitted that can be snappi-ed or pinned) that is more economical.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Wool Cover:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVXar1Ge8C51N6gKDSvN5XJG7u7rK3yl4pOkpPR_DubruJ0MFs_R9di0EZNVWYwHLZcvrst7tbjnUEuCywVpi4z7gcg7RLJKmAxZYOiXxrKoSf6UBbfBFhvLWWHvq5oaFHqExdcOx17oO/s1600/squashknitcover_large.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVXar1Ge8C51N6gKDSvN5XJG7u7rK3yl4pOkpPR_DubruJ0MFs_R9di0EZNVWYwHLZcvrst7tbjnUEuCywVpi4z7gcg7RLJKmAxZYOiXxrKoSf6UBbfBFhvLWWHvq5oaFHqExdcOx17oO/s320/squashknitcover_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594522188928472018" border="0" /></a><br /></div>The Wool Cover is a double layer knit with a high rise to fit a variety of diapers. These cover come in many different colors that are made using öko-tex certified wool yarns & dye.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ease of Use</span>: This cover is of the pull on variety. Not the easiest to get on a small, newer baby (they offer it in an extra small size and I bet it is the cutest little cover ever!) but when baby gets more cooporative it's very easy. If you can put pants on baby, you can do this. In fact, these covers actually take the place of pants. Plus they are offered in a variety of great colors that can coordinate with any outfit. I'd love to see a snap on wrap from Sloomb | Sustainablebabyish.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fit:</span> At first, the small cover was big on Charlotte (when she first wore it, the cover came up almost to her baby boobs). She grew into it though and it now sits just above her belly button. This give you full wetness protection and allows you to use prefold, flats or fitteds. The cover can accomidate really fluffy bums as well as trim diapers. I loved this cover so much that when Sloomb had a buy one get one half off sale recently, I bought 2 covers in the next size up!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Performance</span>: This cover held up wonderfully. Charlotte doesn't do too much moving around yet but the cover is really well made. The cover worked great overnight as wool holds 30% of its body weight in moisture. Even then, it won't feel outright wet, just damp.I also loved the fact that when wearing this cover, I didn't have to find a pair of pants for Charlotte. The knit has kept a nice apperance. It has just now started to "fuzz". If you use a <a href="http://sweatershaver.org/">sweater shaver</a>, it'll look good as new.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Care</span>: Sloomb | Sustainablebabyish ships their covers without lanolizing them. When you puchase a cover, you get a sample of wool wash and lanolin. This was my first attempt at lanolizing anything and Erin and everyone on the Sloomb <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/sloomb">facebook</a> page was very helpful! I added too much lanolin and added it at the wrong temperature and was sure I had ruined the new wool cover! There were spots of lanolin everywhere that I thought would stain. After talking with her, she told me to try to scrub out the spot with warm water and some dish soap. These cover can really take some scrubbing. Erin told me not to be afraid to really work out the stains and that gave me so much confidence when working with wool! These covers have held up better than any wool cover that I've used! For more wool care information, visit <a href="http://sloomb.com/questions/wool/">here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Materials</span>: 93% wool and 7% lycra. This allows for some stretch.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cos</span>t: $42.95. Click <a href="http://sloomb.myshopify.com/collections/wool-covers/products/new-colors-sustainablebabyish-knit-wool-covers">here </a>to purchase.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Overall Opinion</span>: These are my favorite covers! Well worth the money. The cover should last well beyond one child. The double knit is very durable and helps regulate your baby's temperature. The colors are vivid and once you have one, you'll want another! Wool is a great fabric for procrastinators (raises hand), because if you have two to four (or more) covers in your line up, you can let one dry and use the others. Wool contains lanolin which neutralizes urine and allows you to go up to 3 weeks between washings. The Sloomb | Sustainablebabyish wool covers are something that everyone should have in their stash! A must have in my book!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Giveaway:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkc0p9fJ4L2skDyuYstvH9a2P0ftCY-EQHN6qn74uI_TVyY1ZMpQYyNwUapcnAtP9nCffBCxkZs-jAJvO-_R1xPAE16s9svBAN997IQQet3tjx1Jrz7CPFgwIv89ZrF2KcCDxT-0jXtmrP/s1600/GALACTIC_LONGIES_medium.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkc0p9fJ4L2skDyuYstvH9a2P0ftCY-EQHN6qn74uI_TVyY1ZMpQYyNwUapcnAtP9nCffBCxkZs-jAJvO-_R1xPAE16s9svBAN997IQQet3tjx1Jrz7CPFgwIv89ZrF2KcCDxT-0jXtmrP/s320/GALACTIC_LONGIES_medium.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594520560015338770" border="0" /></a><br />Sloomb | Sustinablebabyish is giving away a pair of their<a href="http://sloomb.myshopify.com/collections/wool-covers/products/new-colors-sustainablebabyish-knit-wool-longies"> knit longies</a> to one very lucky reader!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Mandatory Entry: </span></span><br /></div> <ul style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><li>Visit <a href="http://sloomb.myshopify.com/">Sloomb</a> and tell me your favorite item.<br /></li><li>Leave an email address where you can be reached.</li></ul> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Extra Entries:</span><br /></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Become a fan of Sloomb on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/sloomb"> </a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/sloomb">Facebook</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/sloomb">.</a></li><li>Become a fan of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hipmountainmama#%21/pages/Knocked-Up-and-Nursing/133177693396408">Facebook</a></li><li>Become a follower of Sloomb | Sustainablebabyish on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/sloomb">Twitter</a><br /></li><li>Become a follower of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://twitter.com/knockedupnursin">Twitter</a></li><li>Tweet about this giveaway. Leave a URL. You can use:<span style="font-size:85%;"> "#win a pair of </span><span class="screen-name screen-name-sloomb pill">@sloomb</span><span class="screen-name screen-name-GreenSproutBaby pill"> Sustainable babyish </span><span style="font-size:85%;">knit longies. Visit http://bit.ly/gO8seO to enter. @knockedupnursin #clothdiapers</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> "</span> (can be tweeted once a day until the giveaway ends)</li><li>Follow Knocked Up and Nursing via GFC *Plus 2 entries*<br /></li><li>Subscribe to my blog via Email (See "connect" tab on top right)<br /></li><li>Blog about this giveaway and link to this page/or my blog.*Plus 5 entries* Leave a URL.</li><li>Share on Facebook (Leave a link)</li><li>Grab my button and leave me a link to find it.*Plus 5 entries*</li></ul> If you have questions, don't hesitate to email me.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Giveaway will run from Thursday April 11th, 2011 at 10:00pm (CST) until <span style="font-weight: bold;">April 30th</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">, 2011 at 11:59pm </span>CST. Winner will be chosen using random.org's true random number generator upon the close of the contest. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hrs to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was given a product to review and my opinions on the product are my own. Must be 18 year old to enter. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Subject to changes.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />______________________________________________________________<br /></div></div></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com602tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-43200478213000555612011-04-08T12:18:00.001-05:002011-04-11T21:48:26.688-05:00Green Sprout Baby Review and Giveaway<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">April 8th, 2011</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">4:14pm</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDnwf9pGnR8B_WdRRKm0F2ASOZdUVB-Ak2Bq8buoITqGjnBH8ddHn1g6vPw1wiK3kC_3N7d6ddF2T6n4iX9gKSE8YQTlsWiU60JJ-_mqSoDUayHt3NSfm8WMj4Oshb7WZ70w77T-wB0Kmu/s1600/GSB"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDnwf9pGnR8B_WdRRKm0F2ASOZdUVB-Ak2Bq8buoITqGjnBH8ddHn1g6vPw1wiK3kC_3N7d6ddF2T6n4iX9gKSE8YQTlsWiU60JJ-_mqSoDUayHt3NSfm8WMj4Oshb7WZ70w77T-wB0Kmu/s320/GSB" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590296458136073618" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.greensproutbaby.com/">Green Sprout Baby</a> is a home-based cloth diaper company run by Rena and her mom, Lyn. Like many mom-trepreneurs, Rena couldn't find a cloth diaper that fit all of her cloth diapering needs. Using her skills as a fashion designer, she started making her own diapers. Green Sprout Baby has been offering fitted cloth diapers and fleece and wool covers since 2007.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The Green Sprout Baby line of diapers includes 5 size options to find the optimum fit for your baby (see chart below). The <a href="http://www.greensproutbaby.com/EVO_ep_50-1.html">EVO</a> and the ML (Medium Long) are essentially the same, but the EVO has some great added features. The EVO can accommodate smaller babies (6 lbs and up) as it has a snap down rise. It also has 3 hip snaps to prevent wing droopage. The EVO can work like a one size diaper for most babies. The EVO also offers a snap flap for the third snap when baby doesn't need it any longer. The flap makes it so the male end of the snap does not dig into babies skin when wearing.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqja8UbXG9JgyPODbJ4Ip7BYguBlMtDwy-5gD37nt8RZDjC3IC00p_Nog6TR3tgNkGsosaE7XXiwkb4nrOjRCO8_QTM8HoIv5Y8d97jaEmZdPnEK_FLIWseNGpF5egeQAq7LN9r_8oC7Dg/s1600/DIAPERCHART.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 463px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqja8UbXG9JgyPODbJ4Ip7BYguBlMtDwy-5gD37nt8RZDjC3IC00p_Nog6TR3tgNkGsosaE7XXiwkb4nrOjRCO8_QTM8HoIv5Y8d97jaEmZdPnEK_FLIWseNGpF5egeQAq7LN9r_8oC7Dg/s320/DIAPERCHART.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590300888987540546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Review</span>:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8v5m0vdJjBD5CaR9nmYXCDmU2MoMfU7ViktdPlxNNvcSlrw5Qrpt40NhLfX_aPbEWqkQNaVtCn9SMC1de6GeooC7fR-JoCRPGIo7JNXTiKQPTy4cRZ7T0Gb33g0b-xDCrIB4DILVRXkpN/s1600/Zen+Garden"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8v5m0vdJjBD5CaR9nmYXCDmU2MoMfU7ViktdPlxNNvcSlrw5Qrpt40NhLfX_aPbEWqkQNaVtCn9SMC1de6GeooC7fR-JoCRPGIo7JNXTiKQPTy4cRZ7T0Gb33g0b-xDCrIB4DILVRXkpN/s320/Zen+Garden" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590442926204138146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I received the EVO in Zen Garden for review. This fitted diaper is equipped with a total of 11 optional layers of bamboo. The diaper is comprised of an outer shell with a knit print, a hidden layer of bamboo and another layer of organic bamboo on top. There are two snap-in inserts, one with three layers of bamboo topped in organic bamboo velour. The other insert snaps into the first insert on the bottom so no snaps touch baby and has four layers of bamboo (somehow the doubler I received has three layers instead of four).<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMOeYhabDWNo_bx7UmRTJRgdN36JpLUCnUghYT-M_ClAQ53sP2hLvuGGX7gVkyv3Rmn0_RIERnN-t6ucNEHqZChb67d5UOjDZILUzvPYFoFY1PpQZ_J2OYuh2MKC1jBUQQgCwcYwsRio2/s1600/EVO+snaps"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMOeYhabDWNo_bx7UmRTJRgdN36JpLUCnUghYT-M_ClAQ53sP2hLvuGGX7gVkyv3Rmn0_RIERnN-t6ucNEHqZChb67d5UOjDZILUzvPYFoFY1PpQZ_J2OYuh2MKC1jBUQQgCwcYwsRio2/s320/EVO+snaps" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592591397927212338" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The EVO has three snaps on each tab. Since the EVO can fit babies 6-35lbs, it has a Snap Flap that protects you baby from the male end of the snap when they no longer need the third snap. Since I received my diaper for review, Rena has updated the Snap Flap design. The diaper I have has a flap that folds down instead of to the side. I found these to add bulk to the front, especially for smaller babies.<br /></div></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ease of Use</span>: If you dislike snaps, this diaper is not for you! There are a total of six snaps that need to be done. Plus you will need a cover since these are fitted diapers. After using the diaper the first few times to figure out what snap your baby is on, it's not bad. I prefer snaps to velcro, so it doesn't bother me.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fit</span>: I'm really sorry to say that this diaper doesn't fit Charlotte anymore. She wore it for a little less than a month and a half. Being the EVO, this diaper is suppose to fit babies 6-35lbs. I have no doubt this diaper would fit a newborn; straight out of the womb even. I don't know if it would fit a larger baby. Charlotte is chunky and has a high rise (17.5lbs at 4 months and a 17.5" rise) but that is well within the diaper's limits. I measured the diaper and it has shrunk significantly. The rise is now that of a newborn diaper (14") and the snap down rise setting looks like a premie diaper (11.5"). I washed it per care instructions. To me it looks as if the knit has shrunk and the bamboo velour inner has not. When I stretch the diaper, the cotton is taught but the velour looks like it still has more room to stretch. Because of the shrinking, the inserts now hang out the top of the diaper.<br /><br />That being said, I really like this diaper when it fit. It was snug around the legs, yet gentle and left no marks. Great for my chunky baby. It was slightly bulky around the snap flaps but those have been re-designed. Surprisingly trim with 10 absorbent layers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Performance</span>: I loved this diaper for overnight! Charlotte is an above average wetter and this held up nicely! Paired with a wool cover it was bullet proof. We didn't have leaks until she started to outgrow the rise (her booty crack is literally hanging out of the diaper like a little baby plumber). I really enjoyed this diaper and am sad that the knit shrunk. There is some slight pilling on the knit print. I also experienced a hole in the knit near the leg elastic. It appears as if the elastic was rubbing on the print and made a slight hole. (See photo below) This might also have happened because of the uneven amount of tension on the cotton and the velour due to the shrinking.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Care</span>: I chose to unsnap the doublers from the diaper when i threw it into the washer. It washed up nice and fluffy. The diaper dried fairly quickly but the doublers sometimes took longer than one cycle. I often just hung them to dry if they were damp.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Materials</span>: Cotton knit outer, hidden organic bamboo fleece, organic bamboo velour on top. Soakers are made from organic bamboo fleece and may be topped with organic bamboo velour.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: From $19.50. There are many options you can add such as an extra doubler for heavy wetters or organic outer knit. Click <a href="http://www.greensproutbaby.com/Limited-Edition-Prints_c_1.html">here</a> to purchase.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Overall Opinion</span>: I think I got a lemon! After talking with Rena, it seems like the problem was the shrinking cotton outer. She did do a pre-wash before sewing but had not done many diapers with this print. All fabrics shrink at different rates and I can see that with this diaper. I really loved the performance of this diaper and the style. I would like to try another diaper from Green Sprout Baby like her <a href="http://www.greensproutbaby.com/Sapling-Sprout_p_60.html">Sapling Sprouts</a> which is made of all bamboo. It's the same as the print diapers, just minus the outer print layer. Hopefully this would prevent the issues that I had with the diaper.<br /><br />****UPDATE****<br />My husband, the problem solver, was trying to figure out a way to still use this diaper. He started stretching and pulling at it for about 10 minutes. He wasn't doing this gently! He said he was trying to stretch back out the cotton knit. Well, guess what!?! It worked! He stretched it out enough that Charlotte was able to wear it to bed last night with no problems! It's in the wash right now so let's see how it keeps. <span style="font-weight: bold;">I can't tell you how excited I am to have this diaper back in rotation!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggB2AhI_lQ2QkuK9aGcI81qugrHGDCJJedFE2Hu3r40Ry1CEELVLkwpR43hw0XZyvOLoTH0tMn97hRP7eh53yTIgT8OhQT0uoMtk1zDxfOHXgPrFvdBVgjmheNJve-axz7t7Ta9xWlYO7A/s1600/hole2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggB2AhI_lQ2QkuK9aGcI81qugrHGDCJJedFE2Hu3r40Ry1CEELVLkwpR43hw0XZyvOLoTH0tMn97hRP7eh53yTIgT8OhQT0uoMtk1zDxfOHXgPrFvdBVgjmheNJve-axz7t7Ta9xWlYO7A/s320/hole2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592899373528144482" border="0" /></a><br />Picture of the hole near leg elastic.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpAqT4t0KvrVK-Mt3rf5A1PzHJ9pLBx2OUr-HDB9RuHDd2dD6-8mjme1CGK_icU8rMlV2tYZixlSjiYXiK7cDEy-DEcEFcq3Nx16W-pvdWQIsXxpnYCFx4kcGT5isBRijCjrM28mHRwWv/s1600/IMG_3143.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpAqT4t0KvrVK-Mt3rf5A1PzHJ9pLBx2OUr-HDB9RuHDd2dD6-8mjme1CGK_icU8rMlV2tYZixlSjiYXiK7cDEy-DEcEFcq3Nx16W-pvdWQIsXxpnYCFx4kcGT5isBRijCjrM28mHRwWv/s320/IMG_3143.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592899835733882866" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Love how trim it is between the legs</span>.<br /><br />The Giveaway:</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpAqT4t0KvrVK-Mt3rf5A1PzHJ9pLBx2OUr-HDB9RuHDd2dD6-8mjme1CGK_icU8rMlV2tYZixlSjiYXiK7cDEy-DEcEFcq3Nx16W-pvdWQIsXxpnYCFx4kcGT5isBRijCjrM28mHRwWv/s1600/IMG_3143.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;">Rena has offered a Busy Little Bee fitted diaper!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAzfjJVoVVU1GLbGG6MfvJvgd26beA20TGLkPQeu2Loe0QFEqyWh1Yk4aEST6x3VLXCN9bC2o2a4v6F4THpY8OVjun5bLSTWW2vT1S8DGb20oTjRaXRGpcQTWKf6miPZvDZG4jCSIuZx1/s1600/blb"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAzfjJVoVVU1GLbGG6MfvJvgd26beA20TGLkPQeu2Loe0QFEqyWh1Yk4aEST6x3VLXCN9bC2o2a4v6F4THpY8OVjun5bLSTWW2vT1S8DGb20oTjRaXRGpcQTWKf6miPZvDZG4jCSIuZx1/s320/blb" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592892960407315282" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Mandatory Entry: </span></span><br /></div> <ul style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><li>Visit <a href="http://www.greensproutbaby.com/">Green Spout Baby</a> and tell me your favorite item.<br /></li><li>Leave an email address where you can be reached.</li></ul> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Extra Entries:</span><br /></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Become a fan of Green Sprout Baby on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/GreenSproutBaby">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Become a fan of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hipmountainmama#%21/pages/Knocked-Up-and-Nursing/133177693396408">Facebook</a></li><li>Become a follower of Green Sprout Baby on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/GreenSproutBaby">Twitter</a><br /></li><li>Become a follower of Knocked Up and Nursing on <a href="http://twitter.com/knockedupnursin">Twitter</a></li><li>Tweet about this giveaway. Leave a URL. You can use:<span style="font-size:85%;"> "#win a </span><span class="screen-name screen-name-GreenSproutBaby pill">@GreenSproutBaby </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Fitted Diaper. Visit http://bit.ly/frTvbV to enter. @knockedupnursin #clothdiapers</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> "</span> (can be tweeted once a day until the giveaway ends)</li><li>Follow Knocked Up and Nursing via GFC *Plus 2 entries*<br /></li><li>Subscribe to my blog via Email (See "connect" tab on top right)<br /></li><li>Blog about this giveaway and link to this page/or my blog.*Plus 5 entries* Leave a URL.</li><li>Share on Facebook (Leave a link)</li><li>Grab my button and leave me a link to find it.*Plus 5 entries*</li></ul> If you have questions, don't hesitate to email me.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Giveaway will run from Thursday April 8th, 2011 at 12:15pm (CST) until <span style="font-weight: bold;">April 21st</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">, 2011 at 11:59pm </span>CST. Winner will be chosen using random.org's true random number generator upon the close of the contest. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hrs to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I was given a product to review and my opinions on the product are my own. Must be 18 year old to enter. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Subject to changes.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________<br /></div></div></div></div></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com396tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2947851511997090459.post-42391228475270547002011-04-05T08:55:00.005-05:002011-04-05T10:46:47.679-05:00Welcome to The Bunny Hop!<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="font-size:85%;">April 5th, 2011<br />11:00am<br /></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaU4Tv4CX4WxdgCiNSkGjpxfb7Lye8Rwmy9e86wEybP0uCKyVEX58GRiCNG7hhf5B4ukz74w9FdpHH5Qprxtkb-_tBHfPRzDWVzg8RKaHpIzy_FqOX-iA7TSK6zSomW8_1971k9DeQDcZK/s1600/Bunny+Hop+2011.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaU4Tv4CX4WxdgCiNSkGjpxfb7Lye8Rwmy9e86wEybP0uCKyVEX58GRiCNG7hhf5B4ukz74w9FdpHH5Qprxtkb-_tBHfPRzDWVzg8RKaHpIzy_FqOX-iA7TSK6zSomW8_1971k9DeQDcZK/s320/Bunny+Hop+2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584428785925467794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to the celebration of the grand re-opening of <a href="http://hyenacart.com/stores/TerraMade/">TerraMade Products</a>!</span><br /><br /></div>Today a re-opening of TerrMade Products on <a href="http://hyenacart.com/stores/TerraMade/">Hyenacart</a>. To celebrate, you are invited to participate in The Bunny Hop! Starting today, April 5th and running until Saturday, April 9th, players are encouraged to "hop" down the list of sponsors and collect entries into the Grand Prize Basket valued at over $300! A complete list of sponsors is <a href="http://www.terramadeproducts.com/the-bunny-trail.html">HERE </a>on TerraMade's website. When the event ends, you can email Terra with all your entries (some entries will be mandatory and others will be extra entries). A winner will then be chosen randomly for the gift basket with fluff and stuff and be announced on Monday, April 11th. For a complete list of rules visit <a href="http://www.terramadeproducts.com/how-to-play.html">here</a>.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">During the contest there will also be some other great giveaways going on at TerraMade and some of the other sponsors so keep in touch. You don't want to miss this.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 326px; height: 157px;" src="http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx256/terramade/Logos/TMP_Logo.png" border="0" /><br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Connect with TerraMade Products:</span><br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/terramadeproducts">Facebook</a><br /> <a href="http://hyenacart.com/stores/TerraMade/">Hyenacart</a><br /> <a href="http://terramadeproducts.com/default.aspx">Website</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">To Play</span></span>:<br /></div><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Become a follower of Knocked Up and Nursing via Google Friend Connect</span> (on the Right hand side). </li><li>Feel free to leave a comment to remind yourself of your entry.</li><li>After you have entered all the mandatory "stops" and as many "hops" as you would like, email Terra at <strong style="font-weight: normal;"><a title="" href="mailto:customerservice@terramadeproducts.com"><span style="font-size:100%;">customerservice@terramadeproducts.com</span></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >. Include your full name, address, and telephone number, along with an email address we can use to contact you. Also include a list of all of the stores and blogs that you supported on the trail, so we know how many entries to put in that hat for you!</span></strong></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest begins on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 12:00pm EDT and runs through Saturday, April 9th, at 8pm EDT. All email submissions for entries must be received by this time. Submissions received after this time will not be eligible. Winner will be announced on or about Monday, April 11th, and prize package will be mailed to the winner at that time.<br /><br />Good Luck!<br /><br /></span></strong><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">__________________________________________________________</span></span></strong><br /><strong></strong></div></div></div></div>Knocked Up and Nursinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804480760146671702noreply@blogger.com0