410 people entered this giveaway. The winning entry is #156, which is Nicky K.
Congratulations Nicky, I’m sending you an email so you can claim your prize!
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This is the first mailbox Monday of 2012. On Monday, I publish a reader submitted question, and ask my readers to weigh in! I’ve only received one other submission, but I’d love to continue Mailbox Mondays into 2012. If you have a question, please send it in!
Questions don’t have to be cloth diaper related, just email maria at change-diapers.com with “Mailbox Mondays” in the subject, or fill out my contact form for readers, which you will always be able to find on my Contact Page.
Lindsey says:
In desperation I used Triple Cream on my baby and continued to cloth diaper her. I knew I shouldn’t but I did it anyway. Now they are leaking. I have stripped them so many times but still they leak. My prefolds are not affected, just my pockets with the fleece.
Thank you for your help!
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It’s the first cloth diaper giveaway roundup of 2012! Here are the cloth diaper, accessory & baby wearing giveaways I’ve found this week.
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 Flip Trainer giveaway ends 1/9/12 and is open to the U.S. and Canada RC
My Little Lemon Tree Cloth Diaper Giveaway ends 1/11 and is open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Prizes from Fuzzibunz (no set end date, ends at 25k fans) Entry is through Facebook app, must “like” them on Facebook to enter
*Diaper Rite Diaper from Measuring Flower (ends 1/6) RC
*Diaper Rite Diaper from Your World Healthy & Natural (ends 1/6)
*Applecheeks Sweepstakes (ends 1/6) Entry is on Facebook via Woobox Form
*Megaroo’s Prefolds from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 1/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Giggle Life Diaper from Manager to Mom (ends 1/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Thirsties Duo Diaper from Adventures in Fluff Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Rumparooz Diaper from All About Baby and Cloth Diaper Addiction Mandatory Facebook”like” (ends 1/6) GD
*Drybees Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 1/7) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Oh Katy Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 1/7) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Itti Bitti Tutto from The Green Nursery and Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ add (ends 1/7)
*Mother-Ease Diaper from On Being a Mom (ends 1/8) Open to the U.S. and Canada
*Econobum from Nicki the Eval Gal Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/8) RC
Ecobubs Diaper from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 1/8) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Tender Tushies Diaper from Midwestern Moms (ends 1/11) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Lulu Wrap from Eco Baby Mama Drama (ends 1/11) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Green Bumkin Diaper from One More Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook comment (ends 1/11) RC
*Planet Wise Wipes & Pouch from Letters from Momma (ends 1/11) RC
Happy Heinys Diaper from Zephyr Hill Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/12)
*Fuzzibunz Elite Diaper from A Mom’s Take (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*The Silver Liner Cloth Wipes from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ add (ends 1/13) RC
Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers & Adventures in Fluff Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/13) RC
Fuzzibunz Diaper from Life with Levi (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Fuzzibunz Elite from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Smartipants Diaper from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Flip Diaper from Modern Cloth & The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Thirsties Duo Diaper from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Babykicks Diaper from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Applecheeks Diaper from Twin City Diaper Co & Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ follow (ends 1/14) RC
Greenchild Creations Diaper from Eco Baby Mama Drama (ends 1/14) RC
Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers & Mama on a Green Mission (ends 1/14) RC
Boba Baby Carrier from Formula Mom Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 1/14) RC
$10 Abby’s Lane GC from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ add (ends 1/15) RC
Applecheeks Diaper from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/15) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Glow Bug Diaper from On Being A Mom Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 1/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada
Applecheeks Diaper from Precious Bottoms and One More Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
My Cloth Baby Diaper from One More Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/18) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
*Thirsties Fitted & Wrap from Eco Babyz (ends 1/19) RC
Bummas Wipes from Oh the Joys of Boys Mandatory GFC follow and Google+ add (ends 1/19) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Bummas Wipes from Letters from Momma (ends 1/19) RC
Smartipants Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 1/21) RC
GoGreen Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 1/21) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Applecheeks Diaper from A Nation of Moms (ends 1/22) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Sew is Your Baby Diaper from Oh the Joys of Boys Mandatory newsletter subscription and Facebook “like” and Twitter follow (ends 1/24) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
GoGreen Diaper from Beautifully Bella Faith (ends 1/27) RC
*$20 Rumpeez GC from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ add (ends 1/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC
Maude Baby Diapers from Mommy Needs an Aspirin Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 1/30) 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!
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221 people entered this giveaway, and there were 387 entries in all. The winning entry is #91, which is Jennifer L. Congratulations Jennifer, I’m sending you an email so you can claim your prize!
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Squeem “magical lingerie” has been made in Brazil for nearly 40 years. Squeem says they use “technology and function to create magic.” I heard about Squeem while reading reviews for other shapewear on Amazon, and a reviewer mentioned that Squeem was way better. After trying the miracle vest, I’m pretty sure there is some actual magic sprinkled on during the manufacturing process. 😉
The miracle vest I tried is part of their classic collection. It uses control fit technology, which combines cotton and natural rubber into a single, compressive layer.
Squeem suggests you wait until initial postpartum swelling has gone down before using their products. I was a little antsy to start using the miracle vest, but I was afraid of choosing a size too large & growing (shrinking) out of it too quickly. I was probably closer to a medium on the size chart, but asked for a small. When I first got/tried it (around 2 weeks postpartum), I had to struggle to get it closed, and I really should have followed their advice to go with the larger size if you’re between sizes! I impatiently waited another week and it was far easier to get closed!
The miracle vest lifts your chest, flattens your tummy and supports your back, improving posture.
The rubber outer allows the vest to conform to your body.
It has little details like adjustable straps and spandex at the underarms to prevent bulges.
The vest has hook & eye closures, and there are two settings. You start at the bottom and work your way up to close the vest.
The rubber always goes on the outside, never against your skin, and it closes in front.
The triple filtered cotton lining is super soft against your skin, and there is flexible internal boning.
There are several other products in their classic collection, and they also have a fashion and light collections.
There’s me at 3 weeks postpartum in an unflatteringly tight top.
The miracle vest did tend to want to fold in a little bit at my waist and back, but I think that’s because I’m still technically more of a medium than a small.
There’s the miracle/magical part. I can’t really show you too much but holy cow! Va-va-voom! I felt amazing! Squeem recommends total wear of 8-10 hours a day, easing into it starting with an hour, then two hours etc. if you’re not used to shapewear (I’m not.) It does tend to roll up when I sit, but I think that’s a combination of the small being a bit too small, and my terrible slouchy posture. Even when (should I say if?) I lose all the weight (I did with my son, so I’ll say when) I still want a Squeem miracle vest, especially when I want that “whoa Mama” shape for a special occasion! The vest is available from an XS to a 5XL, so you can look your best no matter what size you are. I’d also love to have a sexy body panty!
The MSRP of the miracle vest is $74.90, and it’s available in both beige and black. You can find Squeem online and in stores.
Be sure to “like” Squeem on Facebook, follow Squeem on Twitter and check out Squeem’s YouTube channel!
Giveaway: One reader will receive a miracle vest in her choice of size and color (ARV $74.90.)
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.
FTC compliance: Although I received a product at no charge for review purposes, I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.
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Maria wants to live in a world where cloth diapers are the norm and moms can make parenting choices without judgement. When she’s not chasing her 18, 14 and 11-year old kids around, you might find her checking out the latest gadgets, organizing something (again) or exercising in the fresh air. 
