12 (Plus Linky for All Giveaways)

Apr 13,2012 / By Maria / 3 Comments

Do you like to win cloth diapers? Who doesn’t? Each week I list cloth diaper, accessory & baby wearing giveaways that I’ve found.

If you’d like me to list your cloth diaper, accessory, baby wearing (etc.) giveaway next week, send a link and description to maria at change-diapers.com, or Fill out my contact form for readers.

My GroVia Sampler Package Giveaway ends 4/13 and is open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*$10 Green Baby Store GC from Earth Faerie Momma (ends 4/13) RC

*$30 Prize Package from Fluffy Wishes and My Cloth Diaper Stash (ends 4/13) RC

*Tender Bottoms Cloth Wipes from My Cloth Diaper Stash (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC Rafflecopter form is on multiple blogs, you can only enter on one.

GroVia Sampler Package from Diaper Junction (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from Cloth Diaper Geek (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from The Cloth Diaper Report (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from Kelly Wels (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from Padded Tush Stats (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from All About Cloth Diapers (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Bamboo/Hemp Flats & Fleece Doublers from My Cloth Diaper Stash (ends 4/13) RC

GroVia AIO from FiggyFuzz (ends 4/13) RC

WAHMies Wet Bag from Learning & Nesting (ends 4/13) RC

*Bumgenius Freetime from Bouncing Babies & Daily Mothering (ends 4/14) RC

*Babyville Boutique Package from Happily Domestic (ends 4/14)

*Boba Baby Carrier from Mama’s Baby Cupcakes Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/14) RC

*$25 Just Simply Baby GC from Squish & Fluff (ends 4/14) RC

*$101 Prize Package from The Anti June Cleaver (ends 4/14) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Boba Baby Carrier from Frugal Family Tree Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/14) RC

Cloth Diaper Butler from Sophie and Momma (ends 4/14) RC

Cloth Rocks Shirt from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 4/14) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Little Hoos Fitted from FiggyFuzz (ends 4/14) RC

$10 FiggyFuzz GC (ends 4/14) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Bouncing Woolies Dryer Balls from the Mom’s Milk Boutique Blog (ends 4/14) RC

*Onya Baby Carrier from Simple City Life (ends 4/15) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Bumgenius Freetime from Kissed by the Moon and So Easy Being Green (ends 4/15) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*CJ’s BUTTer from Nicki the Eval Gal Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 4/15) RC

*$500 in Prizes from Jillian’s Drawers Mandatory Facebook “like” and product review (ends 4/15)

EcoSprout Detergent from FiggyFuzz (ends 4/15) RC

Babykicks Diaper Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/15) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Sew is Your Baby Diaper from Baby Giveaways Galore (ends 4/16) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Ecopipo Diapers from Contemplate Cloth Mandatory GFC follow (ends 4/16) Open worldwide RC

*SoftBums Echo Diaper from Cloth Diaper Giveaways (ends 4/16) RC

Blissful Booty Diaper from Mommy of 1 and Counting (ends 4/16) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Rumparooz Doll Diapers from I Love Cloth Diapers (ends 4/16) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Lotus Bumz Diaper from the Review Stew Mandatory follow (ends 4/17) RC

*Softbums Diaper from Tummy 2 Bummy (ends 4/17) RC

*Glow Bug Diaper from Mama’s Sew Sweet Baby (ends 4/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Thirsties Duo Diaper from Zephyr Hill (ends 4/17) RC

Baby by Danish Wet Bag from the Bewitchin’ Kitchen Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Luna Pads from Figgy Fuzz (ends 4/17) RC

Bummis Beautiful Basics Kit from FiggyFuzz (ends 4/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Blissful Booty Diaper from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 4/18) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Imse Vimse Mama Cloth & Rockin’ Green Femme Rock Detergent (ends 4/18) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Softbums Omni from Empowering Ellie (ends 4/19) RC

*Newborn Cloth Diaper Package from Abby’s Lane (ends 4/19) RC

Applecheeks Little Bundle from Manager to Mom (ends 4/19) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Green Bumkin Fitted from Life with my Littles Mandatory GFC follow (ends 4/19) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

AMP Diaper from Kelly Wels (ends 4/19) RC

Earth Mama Angel Baby set (incl Bottom Balm) from FiggyFuzz (ends 4/19) RC

*Baby K’Tan Carrier from Being MVP Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 4/20) RC

GladRags Mama Cloth from Contemplate Cloth (ends 4/20) RC

Booty Buns Diaper from My Cloth Diaper Stash (ends 4/20) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC Co-hosted with Stay at Home Cloth Diapering Mama

$25 Zookies GC from The Bewitchin’ Kitchen (ends 4/20) Open worldwide RC

*Zolowear Ring Sling from Daily Mothering (ends 4/21) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Softbums Diapers Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/21) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

$25 Cloth Diaper Store GC from Zephyr Hill (ends 4/21) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Baby by Danish Wet Bag from Mommy’s Favorite Things Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/21) RC

Red Barn Nifty Nappy Fitted Diaper from Sophie and Momma (ends 4/22) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Glow Bug Diaper from Formula Mom (ends 4/22) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Shell & Biosoakers from Monica’s Mom Musings (ends 4/22) RC

Booty Buns Diaper from Nicki the Eval Gal Mandatory GFC follow (ends 4/25) RC

Cloth Diaper Butler from Baby and the Chis (ends 4/26) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Softbums Diapers from Daily Mothering (ends 4/28) RC

Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers and First Time Mom (ends 4/28) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Green Tree Wipes from The Eco Chic (ends 4/29) RC

*Diapershops Sweepstakes on Facebook Open to the U.S. and Canada (ends 4/30)

$10 Peace Love & Diapers GC from Sophie and Momma (ends 4/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Earth Mama Angel Baby Bottom Balm Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

$25 Cloth Diaper Store GC from Padded Tush Stats (ends 4/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Onya Baby Carrier from Monkey Tales (ends 5/5) RC

Applecheeks Diaper from Double Duty Mommy (ends 5/11) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*giveaways that have been listed in a prior week’s roundup
RC Entries collected via Rafflecopter
GD Entries collected via Google Docs Form

You may enter any “family friendly” giveaway in the linky below. The form Blog name – Giveaway Item – Ending date works well. Please at least include the item and end date, and link directly to the giveaway.

View my where I list my giveaways post, to find more places to link up your giveaways!

Apparel & Accessories Review

AmeriBag Healthy Back Bag Review

Apr 12,2012 / By Maria / 2 Comments

The Healthy Back Bag is made by Ameribag with a unique ergonomic shape to distribute weight evenly across your back. The bag is available in several fabrics, including the distressed nylon I received.

The bag is available in 4 sizes (Extra Small: 15″ x 8″ x 5.5″, Small: 17″ x 9″ x 6″, Medium: 19″ x 11″ x 7″ and Large: 21″ x 13″ x 8″) that cost between $55 and $78. Other fabrics, like leather and microfiber, cost more.

I received black distressed nylon in a size large, but all sizes feature a non-slip adjustable shoulder strap and tons of organization.

I don’t currently carry a diaper bag. My purse is large enough for a couple extras, like hand wipes & a small first-aid kit, and I keep a wet/dry bag in the car with cloth diapers & wipes. I just grab that if I think I’ll need to change a diaper somewhere. However, this isn’t always practical, like when we’re going to the zoo for the day. We need diapers, wipes, snacks, change of clothes etc. We typically just take a backpack, but then it’s really difficult to find things, plus you have to take it off to get anything out of it.

AmeriBag does make a baby bag ($75), with a separate area in front for the parent’s stuff, wet item bag & changing pad. The large Healthy Back Bag is perfect for us, since it’s not always used as a baby bag, and we already have wet bags & changing pads!

The double zipper to the main compartment makes it easy to get at your stuff, and the outer gusset pocket is perfect for a water bottle.

The outside of the bag has both zip and Velcro close pockets, making it the perfect place for things you need to get quickly (plane tickets etc.) The bag expands to fit bulkier items inside.

The strap adjusts to make the bag comfortable for anyone, and it actually has non-slip material on the underside to keep it in place.

The Healthy Back Bag has an amazing number of inside pockets (5-6 depending on size) to keep your stuff totally organized and easy to find. I love love love the key hook. I get so tired of digging in my purse for my keys! There’s also a handy gusseted pocket inside for your sunglasses.

Every cloud has a silver lining, and so do Healthy Back bags. The silver bag lining means your stuff is easy to find & doesn’t get lost in a deep, dark corner of a bag! The pockets are angled so they are just right to see and use when the bag is on your shoulder. Just slide it over to your hip to peek in.

I was able to fit 10, stuffed, one-size pocket diapers inside the bag, along with wallet, checkbook, keys, wipes, first aid kit, cloth wipes and spray bottle inside, with room left over and the outside pockets totally empty. Even with all the diapers in the bottom, none of the pockets were blocked, and I had plenty of space for a changing pad & wet bag.

Until we received the AmeriBag, my husband used a backpack to tote his junk back & forth to work, class (before he finished his Master’s Degree) and in airports & planes on business trips. All his stuff would get “lost” in it, and his Ray Ban sunglasses were left on an international flight after they fell out of it. It was also highly inconvenient to take off his back, and naturally if he wore it on one shoulder, the weight became painful.

The laptop was a tight squeeze, but it all fit and he was super excited about all the pockets. It actually made me laugh a little. We are polar opposites when it comes to organization, so seeing my messy, disorganized husband excited about pockets was pretty funny.

They have lots of other bags, including a Gabardine hobo that has two outside pockets, an outside zip pocket, interior organization, key hook, cell phone pocket and attached cosmetics case. Their earth collection are environmentally friendly bags made with recycled PolyEthlene Therephthalate. If buying local is important to you, they have a collection of items made in Kingston, NY!

Shop AmeriBag and receive free shipping on orders over $30. Don’t forget to check out their clearance section, and sign up for their newsletter for special offers. “Like” AmeriBag on Facebook, follow AmeriBag on Twitter and follow the AmeriBag blog.

FTC compliance: I received a product sample for review purposes. I was not otherwise compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Swaddle Designs Angry Birds Winner

Apr 11,2012 / By Maria / 1 Comment

227 people entered this giveaway, with a total of 589 entries. The winning entry is #258, which is Sara A. Congratulations Sara, I’m sending you an email so you can claim your prize.

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Dri-Line Baby & Bamboo Baby AIO Cloth Diaper Review

Apr 10,2012 / By Maria / 4 Comments

Dri-Line has been manufacturing products in Canada for the healthcare industry, for 22 years. Their Dri-Line Baby product line is also made in Canada, and includes cloth diapers, diaper covers and accessories.

I received three products to try. I took nice pictures of everything brand new & in their packages, then my memory card croaked! So all of these pictures were taken after washing.

The bib’s a little big! I’m not sure if he was eating it, or getting ready to rob me. Hee-hee!

The hooded towel is terry on one side & flannelette on the other, and has a snap to keep it on baby.

Nothing’s cuter than a clean, snuggly baby!

You can find the hooded towel at Thanks Mama for $19.99.

The Bamboo Baby AIO is part of the Bamboo Baby line. The standard “one size” fits anywhere from 7 or 8 to 30-34 pounds, depending on the baby’s size and shape. You can choose snaps or hook & loop, and there are several colors available. A toddler size is available in white only and fits 25-45 lbs.

Even the hook & loop version features a hip snap to prevent wing droop.

The diaper has a PUL outer (the outer is made in the USA), is lined with soft rayon from bamboo fleece, and has a 3 layer rayon/bamboo fleece flap soaker that is sewn in the back.

The diaper also has front elastic and 3 rise settings.

Here is the small setting measured folded and stretched (this is, of course, approximate-not exact!)

Medium:

Large:

My older son is about 2 years & 10 months old, and 29-30ish pounds. Many “one-size” diapers are starting to get rather low-rise on him, but the large fits him well.

The small setting fits my younger son well. He was just under 4 months old in this picture, and I’m guessing his weight at 13 pounds (I’ll update after his checkup!) The soaker was perfect to double over right in the wet zone since he’s such a heavy wetter.

Bamboo is very soft and absorbent, though like other bamboo diapers I have, it became a bit stiff after line drying. A quick tumble in the dryer & it was soft again.

You can find a variety of Dri-Line Baby products at Thanks Mama, including the Bamboo Baby AIO. You can find the diapers at Everything Birth as well. The MSRP per diaper is $18-22.

Dri-Line is accepting wholesale applications, so let your favorite retailer know that you’d like to see them carry Bamboo baby and/or Dri-Line Baby products! You can also connect with Dri-Line Baby on Facebook.

FTC compliance: I received product samples for review purposes. I was not otherwise compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.