Kissaluvs Kissa’s Newborn AIO Cloth Diaper Review & Giveaway – 3 Winners (CLOSED 5/29)

May 22,2011 / By Maria / 20 Comments

You may have already guessed that the second Kissaluvs product I have to share with you is a newborn diaper!

Like the popular Kissa’s Size 0 Cotton Fleece Fitted, it has an umbilical cord snap down, and can fit babies from 5-15 pounds.

They look quite similar in fact!

Here is the newborn diaper compared to the Kissaluvs Marvels AIO on the small setting:

Measured folded with the umbilical snap down snapped and unsnapped, then stretched:

The brand new newborn diaper is an all-in-one style, with a sewn in 2-layer microfiber soaker, stay-dry fleece inner, and a PUL outer, so you don’t need a cover!

I called in my usual newborn diaper model to help me with this mystery product reveal! I’ve also pictured him in a size newborn disposable diaper so you can see how the Kissaluvs compares.

The Kissa’s Newborn Diapers are made in the USA, and will be available on June 10th, 2011. They will be available in White or Lagoon blue with white inners, as well as spring green and chocolate with yellow inners. The MSRP per diaper is $14.95.

See this on my newborn.

Giveaway: Kissaluvs is offering three of my readers each one Kissa’s newborn diaper! (ARV $14.95 each.) You could be one of the first to own one!

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I love comments (great way to remind yourself you entered) but comments do not count as entries.

Mandatory entries include your name, email address and what other Kissaluvs product you’d like to try. You may receive a bonus entry if you “like” The Kissaluvs Fan Page and/or follow Kissaluvs on Twitter.

I will accept entries until Sunday, May 29th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. Eastern. I will select a winner using random.org’s true random number generator and notify him/her by email. Winners have 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen. View my giveaway rules page for complete details. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.
# of entries received as of giveaway close: 461

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Kissaluvs Antibacterial Wet Bag Review & Giveaway – 3 winners (CLOSED 5/27)

May 20,2011 / By Maria / 38 Comments

I already have (and love) a few Kissaluvs products, so naturally I was excited when I had the opportunity to review (and give away) three of their newest products. Two are still a mystery, you will find out about them in a few days!

First up is the antibacterial wet bag. It measures about 10 x 13 and retails for just $9.95. I received the “world” print, but it also comes in “spring circles” and “mocca swirl” (love that one!)

The outer of the bag is cotton, it has a zip closure, and the inner is PUL. The difference is that the PUL in this wet bag is treated with SILVERPLUS® for an antibacterial effect on the surface. The PUL does look more matte and less shiny than I’m used to. The bags are machine washable, made in the USA, and don’t need to be washed every time you use them.

Kissaluvs says the bag will hold 3-5 diapers.

I fit 6 in it!

I didn’t have any trouble closing it.

Kissaluvs also has antibacterial pail liners! Pretty cool if you ask me.

Giveaway: Kissaluvs is offering three of my readers each one wet bag! (ARV $9.95 each.)

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I love comments (great way to remind yourself you entered) but comments do not count as entries.

Mandatory entries include your name, and email address.

I will accept entries until Friday, May 27th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. Eastern. I will select a winner using random.org’s true random number generator and notify him/her by email. Winners have 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen. View my giveaway rules page for complete details. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.

# of entries received as of giveaway close: 246

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Disclosure: This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, nor associated with Facebook. By entering, you release Facebook from any responsibility and understand that the information entered on this form will not be disclosed to Facebook.

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Cloth Diaper Giveaway Roundup for 5/20/11 (Plus Linky for All Giveaways)

May 20,2011 / By Maria / 1 Comment

Cloth diaper giveaways galore in this week’s roundup! I hunt down cloth diaper and baby wearing giveaways, and post them here for you to enter.

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.

Note: My site is not set up to open links in a new window (that can be really annoying if it’s site wide.) Try right clicking the giveaways you want to visit, and select open in a new window/tab.

My Episencial Summer Skincare Set Giveaway ends 5/23

My Real Nappies Cloth Diaper Giveaway ends 5/26

My Kissaluvs Wet Bag Giveaway – 3 winners – ends 5/27

Cloth Diaper Package from Sandbox Lane Mandatory Twitter Follow (No set end date)

Cloth Diaper Package from The Tree Huggin’ Momma Mandatory GFC follow (No set end date) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*$20 Wee Little Changes GC from Oh So Savvy Mom Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/20)

*Lovely Pocket Diaper from What Mama Wants Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/20)

*Cottonkind Diapers Package from West Coast Mama (ends 5/20) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*Thirsties Duo Wrap & Prefold from Mama Days Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/20) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Wooly Rounds Dryer Balls from Kelly Wels (ends 5/20)

Babykicks Diapers from Jillian’s Drawers (ends 5/20)

Fuzzibunz Diaper from The Feminist Breeder (ends 5/20)

*$15 GoGreen Pocket Diapers GC from Love Lives Here (ends 5/22)

*Ergo Baby Carrier from Katydid and Kid (ends 5/22)

$15 Diva Diapers GC from Cloth Diaper Geek Mandatory GFC follow or Twitter follow or Facebook “like” or tweet (ends 5/22)

Fuzzibunz Diaper from Chic Cheeks and Darlin’ Deals Mandatory Facebook “like” and commment (ends 5/22)

*Mother-Ease Cloth Diaper & Cover from Nault’s Nook (ends 5/23)

*Rumparooz Diaper from The Changing Table and Journey Through Mommyhood Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 5/23)

*Best Bottom Diaper from Freckleberry Finds Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*Best Bottom Diaper from Mommy’s Peanut Gallery Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Comfy Rumps Diapers from Cloth Diaper Contests & Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Bare Bums Swim Diaper from Cloth Diapers Eh! and Modified Momma Reviews Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Boba Baby Carrier from So Easy Being Green Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*Baby’s Booty Wipes, Solution & Detergent from Mama’s Passions Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/24)

*Blissful Booty Cloth Diaper & Wipes from Marni’s Organized Mess Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/24)

*Bumgenius Artist Series Cloth Diaper from Comfy Cozy Diapers and Mama B (ends 5/24)

*Planet Wise Hanging Wet/Dry Bag and Changing Pad from Minnesota Mama’s Must Haves (ends 5/25) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Tiny Tush Diaper from Biehl Adventures (ends 5/25)

Bug on a Rug Diaper from Nicki’s Cloth Diaper Reviews (ends 5/25)

HipKiddo Diaper from One Smiley Monkey Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 5/25)

GroVia Diaper from Wee Little Changes and So Easy Being Green Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/25)

*Cloth Wipes from CurlyMonkey and Natural Parents Network (ends 5/26) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*GoGreen Pocket Diaper & Rockin’ Green Detergent from The Momccupation Mandatory GFC follow and TWO Facebook “likes” (ends 5/27) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Sleepy Wrap from Jewels and Treasures Mandatory GFC follow, two Facebook “likes” and a Facebook comment (ends 5/27)

Itti Bitti Diapers from Sweet T Makes 3 Mandatory GFC Follow (ends 5/27)

Sweet Pea Diaper from Freckleberry Finds Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/27)

Itti Bitti Diaper from Madison Organics and Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/27)

The Willow Store Wool Dryer Balls from Oh So Savvy Mom Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/28)

Thirsties Duo Diaper from What Mama Wants Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/28)

Wild Mountain Mommies Diaper from Cloth Diaper Addiction (ends 5/28)

*Knickernappies Diaper from Wee Little Changes (ends 5/29)

Tot Bots AIO from Squishy Tushy (ends 5/29) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*Diaper Bundle from Baby Baby Lemon (ends 5/30)

Blissful Booty Diaper from Happenings of the Harper Household Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Kawaii Pocket Diapers from Jack Be Natural and Sugar Pop Ribbons Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/30)

Tetro Fitted from Cloth is Green and Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 5/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*$80 BabyHawk Credit from The Clothspring Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like”/comment (ends 5/31)

*Seven Slings Sling from Kerrific Online (ends 5/31)

Ergo Baby Carrier from Mama Dweeb (ends 5/31)

Rockin’ Green Funk Rock from Tree Huggin’ Mama Mandatory GFC follow (ends 5/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Dinkle Dooz Diaper from GoGo Natural and My This n That Life (ends 5/31)

Hiney Lineys Diaper from Sweet T Makes 3 Mandatory GFC follow (ends 6/1) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Swaddlebees Simplex AIO from One Smiley Monkey Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 6/2) Open Worldwide

The Willow Store Wool Dryer Balls from Your World: Healthy & Natural (ends 6/2)

GoGreen Champ 2.0 Pocket Diaper from Mama to 4 Blessings Mandatory GFC follow (ends 6/3)

Bum Covered Diapers from Beautifully Bella Faith (ends 6/7)

*$600 Rumparooz Package from Kelly Wels’ Changing Diaper Book Project Mandatory Facebook “like”, entry is through a FB app (ends 6/15)

Lovely Pocket Diaper from Mommy Kat and Kids (ends 6/15) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Blissful Booty Diaper & Wipe Concentrate from The Clothspring Two mandatory GFC follows and Facebook “like and comment (ends 6/21)

*giveaways that have been listed in a prior week’s roundup

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!

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Oh Katy Cloth Diaper Winner

May 19,2011 / By Maria / 1 Comment

296 people entered this giveaway, with 526 entries at the close of the giveaway. The winning entry is #325, which is Sara Myrick. Congrats Sara, I’m sending you an email now!

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Real Nappies Cloth Diapers & Covers/Wraps Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 5/26)

May 19,2011 / By Maria / 19 Comments

Real Nappies makes quality cloth diapers and covers, swim diapers, training pants and accessories at affordable prices.

I received the Real Nappies “Top up Pack” to review. The top up pack retails for $39 and contains 6 cloth diapers (100% Indian cotton prefolds, 6 diapers retail for $19.99-$29.99 separately, depending on size) and 2 snug wraps. The wraps in the packages are available in white only, but sold separately for $12 each, you can get them in red, blue or pink!

The diapers and covers come in 4 sizes. Newborn (6-13 lb), Infant (11-20 lb), Crawler (17-30 lb) and Toddler (29-40+ lb.) Even though my son is almost two, I chose the crawler size based on weight.

As I expected, the prefolds shrunk a good bit in length after washing & drying (before on left, after on right.)

They did not shrink noticeably in width.

Cloth diapers (no matter what kind) look so pretty stacked up after washing!

The snug wraps are high quality PUL, and you can reuse them for several diaper changes.

They do have laundry tabs for the Velcro closures, but I do wish they were a little bit bigger!

The covers have gentle (but effective) elastic at the rear and legs.

Here is the crawler size measured both folded and stretched. The elastic isn’t super tight, so it doesn’t have tons of stretch.

There is a flap of PUL at the front of the diaper:

Though it seems to be calling out to have the prefold tucked under it, don’t do it! The flap is there to prevent any wicking through where the Velcro strip is sewn on.

To use the system, simply fold the prefold and place it in the cover. The guide included with the pack includes tips on how to best fold for boys, girls etc. I was thinking it was going to look really bulky the way I folded it, but it didn’t!

Here’s the crawler size on my 22ish pound almost 2-year old:

I think it fit him quite well, and the prefold was very absorbent! (They also sell boosters to make them work better at night!)

Real Nappies has tons of packages available, from a $15 intro pack (1 cover & 1 prefold) to a $499 birth to potty pack. For $69, you can get 12 diapers, 3 covers and 100 liners in the Essentials Pack. That would get you in cloth full time (though you would be washing a lot!) for about the same cost as a month of disposables!

Definitely note that even though these are affordable, Real Nappies has a Two-Child Guarantee. They guarantee that you’ll be able to use Real Nappies Cloth Diapers and Snug Wraps for at least two children, and will repair or replace a diaper or cover that fails before your second child outgrows it! Now of course, there are caveats (click the link to read all the details) and in order for the guarantee to apply, you have to wash them no more often than every two days, using at least the minimum recommended # of diapers. So, you can’t wash them 2 times a day (like I did with my first 6 diapers) and have them replaced.

Giveaway: Real Nappies is offering one reader an intro pack in his/her choice of size (ARV $15.00.)

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I love comments (great way to remind yourself you entered) but comments do not count as entries.

Mandatory entries include your name, email address and what size Real Nappies you would need. You may receive a bonus entry if you “like” The Real Nappies USA page . They are giving away a $150 prize pack when they reach 1,000 fans!

I will accept entries until Thursday, May 26th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. Eastern. I will select a winner using random.org’s true random number generator and notify him/her by email. Winner has 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen. View my giveaway rules page for complete details. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.

# of entries received as of giveaway close: 302

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