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Maria is an aspiring "fit mom" of 3 children, writing about cloth diapers, going green, and her life as a single mom. Maria works with many companies within the cloth diaper industry and beyond, providing social media management, product development, and other services.
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Happy Heinys Mini One Size Cloth Diaper Review (Plus Discount!)

Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 1

Last week, I reviewed the “new style” Happy Heinys one-size diaper. Today, I’m reviewing the mini one-size diaper! The mini-one size with inserts retails for $17.95, but just like the one-size, there are discontinued colors (burgundy, forest green, hot pink, light pink & peach) available at a $6 discount. Grab one for $2 less if you don’t need an insert, then add the discount code I have for you to get the price under $9!

Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 2 sideHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 3 back

I chose the light pink figuring it might be light enough to pass for off white. I think it does look rather pink, but I’m not too concerned about it. I mean, it is a diaper, right?

Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 4 3 rise settingsHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 5 Velcro closures
Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 6 inner & leg elastic

“Mini One-Size” is a fitting name, since it looks like a miniature version of the one-size! It has 3 rise settings (the o/s has 4) to fit 4-15 lbs, Velcro closures, and the same leg elastic.

Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 7 pocket openingHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 8 doubler from os a little wide

The mini one-size comes with two inserts (if you don’t elect to save the $2 instead!) in extra-small and small. I tried the small insert from my one-size Happy Heinys diaper and though it was a wee bit wide. I’m curious about the size and shape of the inserts that come with the diaper, but I have plenty of newborn inserts/doublers that came with all my one-size diapers! I found one that was a little bit narrower and it worked really well.

Here is each size measured folded and stretched:

Small:

Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 9 small foldedHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 10 small stretched
Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 11 small

Medium:

Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 12 medium foldedHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 13 medium stretched
Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 14 medium

Large:

Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 15 large foldedHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 16 large stretched
Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 17 large

Here is the largest setting and the smallest setting of the mini one size, compared to the smallest setting of the (full size) one size:

Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 18 large mini os vs small osHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 19 small mini os vs small os

Here’s my “model” in a preemie disposable, compared to the smallest setting of the mini one-size:

Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 20 preemie disposableHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 21 preemie back
Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 22 smallHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 23 small back

Newborn disposable vs. medium setting of the mini one-size:

Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 24 newborn disposableHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 25 newborn back
Happy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 26 mediumHappy Heiny Mini OS Diaper 27 medium back

I also have a review coming up of the extra-small Happy Heinys pocket diaper, along with a separate post comparing it to the mini one-size. Grab a discontinued color without an insert, use the discount code below, and get a mini-one-size for under $9! I also wanted to mention Happy Heinys’ Micro Mini Stages AIO diapers, which fit babies 1-3 lbs, 2-4 lbs and 3-6 lbs. While it makes me sad to think of babies that tiny, I think it is awesome to have a cloth option.

See fit on a newborn.

Discount: Shop http://www.happyheinystore.com/ and enter ThanksBloggers10 at checkout to receive 10% off your entire order!

FTC compliance: I purchased the above products myself, with a coupon code. I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.


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FuzziBunz Perfect Size Diaper from FluffyRump Winner!

FluffyRump FuzziBunz Winner

If you weren’t the lucky winner of this giveaway, be sure to shop Fuzzibunz Cloth Diapers at FluffyRump! 3-packs are 5% off, you receive reward points for every dollar spent, and orders over $49 get free shipping!

Some entries said they would like to see cloth wipes and a hanging diaper pail. I just wanted to point out that FluffyRump does carry the Fuzzibunz Wonder Wipes and Fuzzibunz Hanging Diaper Pail!

“Like” FluffyRump on Facebook and follow FluffyRump on Twitter (if you didn’t already do it for the bonus entries!) to keep up on the newest items, sales and specials!

At the close of the giveaway, 221 people had entered, with 482 entries in all. The winning entry is #281, which is Emily (just Emily, no initial. There were other Emilys but only one plain Emily!)

Congratulations Emily, I’m sending you an email now so you can claim your prize.

If you haven’t already, please fill out my one question survey about giveaway winner announcements, and if you don’t think I need them, answer one more question!


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Tots Bots Tini Fit Newborn Diaper Review

Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 1

I’ve been wanting to try the Tots Bots Easy Fit diaper for a while, and now that I have a reason to, I went ahead and grabbed the newborn version of the Easy Fit, the Tots Bots Tini Fit!

The Easy Fit and Tini Fit are made by Tots Bots in Scotland, and distributed by Bummis. (I checked out their Facebook page and really enjoyed all the “nappy” and “rubbish” and “holiday” talk, tee hee!)

Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 2Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 3 side
Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 4 back

The Easy Fit diaper is designed to fit babies from 8-35 pounds, and the Tini Fit is for little ones from 5-14 pounds.

Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 6 closuresBummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 7 inner

The diaper has Velcro closures with good sized laundry tabs. The inner of the diaper is rayon from bamboo, with the outer edge side guards made of brushed polyester.

Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 8 inside outBummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 9 addl soaker
Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 10 aio pocket combo

I wasn’t sure exactly what it was going to look like, since it’s so hard to tell from photos. In the first photo, I’ve pictured the diaper turned inside out, so you can see that it has a sewn in soaker like a “traditional” all-in one. However, instead of the entire soaker being sewn together, the rest sticks out like a tongue style soaker, that you tuck into the pocket.

Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 13 addl small soaker included

You can also add an additional booster (included) to up the absorbency from 13.4 oz to 16.9 oz!

Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 11 tucked into pocketBummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 12 flap over

With the Tini Fit, you’re getting the ease of an AIO (stuffing the flap in is an additional step, but it’s very quick and easy) but the soaker will be easier to clean and dry than if it were all sewn in. You can also fold the soaker to place absorbency where you need it, and of course the pocket allows you to add a booster!

Here it is measured folded and stretched:

Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 14 foldedBummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 15 stretched

Here’s my “model” pictured first in a newborn disposable, then in the Tini Fit:

Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 16 newborn model
Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 17 newborn frontBummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 18 newborn back
Bummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 19 frontBummis Tot Bots Tini Fit Diaper 20 back

The Tini Fit comes in 6 great colors (including white) and retails for $18.95. See the diaper on an actual newborn

Giveaway: I am testing a Rafflecopter form for this giveaway! You may view I paid normal retail price for the item pictured. I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

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Cloth Diaper Advice – Mailbox Mondays 7/25/11 – Microfiber Inserts & Stink!

microfiber stink & #clothdiapers via @chgdiapers

Have a question about cloth diapers? Every Monday, I answer reader questions, and also ask for your advice!

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.

Sif says:

I am expecting and have decided to cloth diaper my baby. I have heard much about the problems that can develop with microfiber such as repelling and smell, and I was wondering if I should just be overly cautious and not buy any microfiber to avoid this altogether. I do not have hard water where I live and so hopefully if I do invest in some microfiber I won’t have too many problems with it?

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Tiny Tush Elite 1.1 Pocket Diaper PRINTS Review/Giveaway (CLOSED 8/2) U.S./Canada

Tiny Tush Prints

I reviewed the Tiny Tush pocket diaper several months ago and still love the diaper, so I was really excited to be involved in the launch of four new prints!

Tiny Tush Prints

The 4 limited edition (once they’re gone, they’re gone!) prints join Star Spangled and 13 colors available in snap or Aplix closures. The prints are made in the U.S.A. just like the solids, and they will retail for $19.95, the same as solid colors.

Here they all are…

Star Spangled:
StarSpangledAplixStarSpangledSnap

Bella:
BellaAplixBellaSnap

Bots:
BotsAplixBotsSnap

Bubbles:
BubblesAplixBubblesSnap

Camo:
CamoAplixCamoSnap

I didn’t know what the prints were or what I was getting, but when I finally got to see all of them, my favorites were definitely robots and bubbles!

Tiny Tush 2 instructions and penTiny Tush 3 package

I got my package just as we were heading out and I was strong and didn’t rip right into it like I wanted to. I wanted you all to see how I was tortured it was packaged, LOL. No really, getting a surprise print in the mail is like the icing on the fluffy mail cake. Waiting is tough! I got a Tiny Tush pen too, which I love and am hiding so it doesn’t get “borrowed.”

Tiny Tush 1Tiny Tush 4 side
Tiny Tush 5 back

I got the Camo print and when my husband saw it he said “does a bear poop in the woods? Now your baby can too!” Actually, he said “beaw,” which was a reference to the potty time Elmo DVD we were forced to watch repeatedly when our daughter was little. Neither of us was too sad when it became too scratched to watch anymore. YIPPEE! I promised that I would include his joke in my review. 😉 I am sure this print (I think hubby said it was mossy oak-ish or something like that) will be a hit with the hunter daddy/outdoors-man out there!

Tiny Tush 6 snap closures

The other Tiny Tush I have is Aplix closure, and this one is snap. Very easy to use, nothing complex!

Tiny Tush 8 pocket openingTiny Tush 9 leg elastic
Tiny Tush 10 two inserts

Same pocket opening, leg elastic, two inserts and 4 rise settings!

XS folded & stretched:

Tiny Tush 11 xs foldedTiny Tush 12 xs stretched
Tiny Tush 13 xs

Small:

Tiny Tush 14 small foldedTiny Tush 15 small stretched
Tiny Tush 16 small

Medium:

Tiny Tush 17 medium foldedTiny Tush 18 medium stretched
Tiny Tush 19 medium

Large:

Tiny Tush 20 large foldedTiny Tush 21 large stretched
Tiny Tush 22 large

The diapers are designed to fit approximately 7-35 pounds. I have my 24ish lb 25 month old son in the medium/next-to-largest setting and he has plenty of room to grow.

Tiny Tush 23 medium on 24 lb 2 yr oldTiny Tush 24 rear
Tiny Tush 25 sideTiny Tush 26 front

The new prints were scheduled to go on sale today at 12:01 A.M., so you can snag one at Tiny Tush now! Join the Twitter chatter with hashtags #clothdiapers and #fluffystyle and tell us what your favorite is!

Giveaway: Tiny Tush is offering one of my readers an Elite 1.1 pocket diaper in his/her choice of color or print (ARV $19.95.)

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. One entry per person please (not per day.) If other members of your household enter, I ask that they enter for themselves and that you do not enter on anyone else’s behalf.

Mandatory entries include your name, email address and which print or color is your favorite.

You may receive a bonus entry if you “like” The Change-Diapers Fan Page and/or follow Tiny Tush on Twitter.

I will accept entries until Tuesday, August 2nd, 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. and Canada.

# of entries received as of giveaway close: 551

FTC compliance: I received the pictured item at no cost for review purposes. I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

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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