Bumkins Dr. Seuss Bundle Giveaway

As a way to show how thankful I am for all of you loyal readers, I'm having a giveaway for a Bumkins Dr.Seuss Bundle! I never really intended this blog to take off like it did and I'm thankful it did. It's been a nice outlet and hobby. So thank you everyone! And Happy Thanksgiving!

The Bundle includes three large AIO Bumkins Dr.Seuss diapers, three inserts, and a Dirty Duds wet bag. The diapers and wetbag are all PVC, Phthalate, BPA and Vinyl free. The diapers feature 6 cozy layers of 100% cotton flannel. Bumkins says that size Large will fit 22-32lbs . These look rather high rise.

Mandatory Entry:

• Visit Bumkins and tell me your favorite item.
  
• Don't forget to leave an email address where you can be reached.

Extra Entries:

• Become a follower of Knocked Up and Nursing on GFC. (2 entries)
  
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• Tweet about this giveaway. Leave a URL. You can use: "#win a Bumkins dr. seuss #clothdiaper bundle. http://bit.ly/dROk8W @knockedupnursin" (can be tweeted once a day until the giveaway ends)
  

• Subscribe to my blog via Email (feedburner on Right sidebar)
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Good luck!

Giveaway will run from Thursday November 25th, 2010 at noon (CST) until December 9th, 2010 at 11:59pm. This is a self funded giveaway. Bumkins DID NOT contribute products to this blog for this event. 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. Open to US RESIDENTS only. Must be 18 year old to enter. Subject to changes.

Announcing Newborn in the New Year Event- Extra Entry Opportunities

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Knocked Up and Nursing is hosting Newborn in the New Year event starting January 1, 2011. There will be some wonderful reviews and giveaways of Parenting and Baby related products.
So far we have some great cloth diaper sponsors lined up. Newborn in the New Year is scheduled to run for a month but may be extended.

If you are interested in being a sponsor in this event, please contact me at knockedupandnursing@gmail.com. I'd love to have you!


Extra Entries:

• Post the above button on your blog for 5 extra entries into ALL Newborn in the New Year giveaways. You must post the button before December 31st, 2010. Leave a URL.
• Blog about this event for 3 extra entries.

Post all comments on this post. You will be responsible for transferring extra entries.

Sponsorship Spotlight #16: Eden Cloth Diapering Co.***Extra Entries*** Plus Review

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Eden Cloth Diapering Company is an online based store run be Laura and her family in Langley, British Columbia. They used a two-piece diapering system of a fitted diaper made of organic cotton or hemp and a merino wool cover with their children and believe it is the best way to diaper for your children and the earth. That's why they primarily carry organic fitted diapers and wool covers. They also carry a locally made diaper called Sprout & Chickadee.

Eden Cloth Diapering Company is a great one stop shop for your wool and wool care products. They carry Loveybums fitted diapers and wool covers and Little Beetle products along with wool wash bars and lanolin. They also carry cloth diapering accessories such as diaper pail liners, cloth wipes and wetbags. You can also purchase other natural living products such as natural skin care and reusable bags.

Laura puts every product that comes into her store through rigorous testing. She has standards that every product must meet before she will carry it. She asks the following questions about every product: Is the product sustainable at every point in its lifespan? Is the product made of natural fibers, free from petroleum-derived synthetics? (Excluding trims such as snaps, aplix and elastic) and Does it work? There is a wonderful and very informative FAQ's section on their website that answers many questions that some of you might have. Visit the page to learn more about why they carry what they carry!

The Review:

Laura was so generous to send me a Loveybums organic cotton fitted cloth diaper to review! The Loveybums Organic Cotton fitted diaper has two layers of certified organic cotton fleece and a snap in soaker that is made of two layers of organic cotton velour. The diaper is constructed of the highest quality. The cotton is plush and absorbent, yet trim. The velour soaker snaps in at the back with three snaps and is super soft even after many many washings! The diaper offers a snap closure with a cross over snap for trimmer babes. Plus, Loveybums is a family owned and operated business located in Massachusetts.

Ease of Use: There are three snaps on each wing of the diaper for a secure closure. One of my favorite things about this diaper is that the cross over snap is on the right wing. I always fasten that side of any diaper first and find that nine times out of ten that cross over snaps are on the left. I've tried this diaper under many different covers and all look trim. One of my favorite things about this diaper is that it really does dry in one dryer cycle. I have some fitteds that are still damp on their thickest parts after one cycle.

Fit: It's not always easy to get a wiggly toddler to stay still for 6 snaps but the wide range of adjustablity is well worth it. This diaper fit my son perfectly but still left room to grow. That is why I'm a fan of sized diapers.

Materials: The diaper is made of 100% certified organic cotton fleece and cotton velour.

Cost: You can purchase this diaper from Eden Cloth Diapering Company for $20.50.

Overall Opinion: Knowing that Laura and her family test all their products so well, I knew I was not going to be disappointed. This diaper got used straight from the dryer. I just couldn't wait to use it. The ability to contain messes was amazing. The absorbency was great and it's organic!My husband was able to use it without any problems (not like he is cloth diaper incapable or anything). The Loveybums diaper was also a great overnight option. This diaper seems to be the perfect fit on my son; even around his trim thighs and belly. I'd highly recommend this brand to novices and veteran cloth diaper users alike!

I'd like to thank Laura and Eden Cloth Diapering Company for being a sponsor for A Merry Fluffy Christmas and letting me review a wonderful product! Keep an eye out for a Loveybums fitted cloth diaper in a prize package starting December 1-5th!

Extra Entries:

For extra entries into ANY A Merry Fluffy Christmas giveaway:
Leave a comment on this post for each item you did below and leave your email address.
I will keep track on all entries and enter them at the end of all A Merry Fluffy Christmas giveaways.


1. "Like" Eden Cloth Diapering Company on Facebook.
2. Subscribe to Eden Cloth Diapering Company's blog.
3.Follow Eden Cloth Diapering Company on Twitter.
4. Visit Eden Cloth Diapering Company and tell me your favorite product that they carry.

Sponsorship Spotlight #15: The Natual Mama ***Extra Entries*** Plus Review

A Merry Fluffy Christmas has so many wonderful sponsors. Meet The Natural Mama! (Sponsorship Spotlight post order was chosen via Random.org).

Taught by her mother, Rachel learned how to sew as a little girl. Sewing came in handy when she became a mother and started making items for her children as a past time. Her friends loved her creations and told her to start selling things. When Rachel's second child was born she got the opportunity to be a stay at home mom. The Natural Mama was born!

The Natural Mama is an Etsy shop that offers fleece diaper covers, Embellished prefolds, wool dryer balls and soft toys. All of her products are lovingly handcrafted and have been tested by her own children. Take a look at some of the great items she has to offer:

These Woolly Balls are a great alternative to dryer sheets or plastic dryer balls which contain PVC that can be leached.

The fleece soakers are a great deal at only $8.00!

These Jingle Blocks are a great way for your baby to explore his or her senses. The block is apporximately 4 inches and features different fabric selections.

There is even a cute little cover for the upcoming holidays!

The Review:

Rachel sent me an embellished prefold in infant size to review. Prefolds are a cloth diapering system that I have never tried before (and I'll have to wait until my new little one gets here to try it out).Only about 2.5 more weeks. I'm really anxious to see how these work. I love the idea of embellished prefolds. I let my toddler run around in fitteds without a cover on when we are home. These would be so fun to see on a little booty.

Materials: The prefold is of diaper service quality. The accent fabric is cotton and the dye is an all natural one.

Cost: $7 for one embellished prefold.

Overall Opinion: The brilliant, hand-dyed blue is a beautiful match to the leaf accent fabric. The hand-dyed color is even and the stitching is of the upmost quality. I would have never thought about embellishing prefolds. The Snappi cut out is a genius idea! Can't wait to try them out. Although, I'll need to get a Snappi!

Buy it: You can purchase an embellished prefold from Rachel's Etsy store, The Natural Mama for $7.00

I'd like to thank Rachel for sending an item for review and for being a sponsor in A Merry Fluffy Christmas! Be on the look out for a prize package containing a fleece cover and prefold!

Extra Entries:

For extra entries into ANY A Merry Fluffy Christmas giveaway:
Leave a comment on this post for each item you did below and leave your email address.
I will keep track on all entries and enter them at the end of all A Merry Fluffy Christmas giveaways.

1. "Like" The Natural Mama on Facebook.
2. Add The Natural Mama to your favs on Etsy.
3. Visit The Natural Mama and tell me your favorite item in her shop!

Sponsorship Spotlight #14: TerraMade Products***Extra Entries*** Plus Review

In 2009 a home based online store of natural living items was founded in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Offering natural soaps and cleaners, wool and PUL diaper covers, cloth diapering accessories, wool dryer balls and matching woolies and shirt sets, TerraMade Products is your one stop cloth diapering shop. TerraMade firmly believes in supporting Fair Trade practices and Work at Home Moms. All of the products that TerraMade carries are proudly made in the USA.



If this baby in my belly is a girl, so help me, she will wear nothing but skirties!!! These are hand-dyed with home grown grapes and embroidered with sweet little pink flowers on the edge.



These capri shorties are made from 100% recycled wool.

TerraMade Products also sells Knickernappies items.

The Review:

Our Experience: TerraMade Products sent me a set of 2 cloth wipes to review. These cloth wipes are the perfect size (8"x 8") for cleaning up any mess. When they first arrived, my daughter claimed one of them for herself. She likes to use cloth wipes as tissues and these were just her style. The print was of birds and flowers with bright vivid colors on terry cloth. This was my first time using terry cloth wipes. I have flannel and mircofiber ones but had never tried terry cloth. I have to say, I'm amazed at how well the little tiny fibers pick up mess. These are my favorite wipes for cleaning up poo. I always try to keep them reserved for that.

Materials: 100% upcycled cotton terry cloth

Cost: $6 for a set of 6

Overall Opinion: These wipes are great for the whole family. My daughter loves to carry this one around to use as her "hankie". My husband and I love them for their ability to handle any kind of mess. Great quality and a great price! Go get some now!

Buy it: You can purchase these cloth wipes from TerraMade Products for $6.
You can also check out their other website.

I'd like to thank Terra for participating the A Merry Fluffy Christmas! TerraMade Products has contributed a set of cloth wipes to the event. Keep an eye out December 1-5th for a prize package containing TerraMade's products!

Extra Entries:

For extra entries into ANY A Merry Fluffy Christmas giveaway:
Leave a comment on this post for each item you did below and leave your email address.
I will keep track on all entries and enter them at the end of all A Merry Fluffy Christmas giveaways.

1. "Like" TerraMade Products on Facebook.
2. Add the TerraMade Products Hyena Cart store as a favorite.
3. Follow TerraMade Products on Twitter.