Bummis Super Whisper Wrap Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 1/27)

Jan 20,2011 / By Maria / 8 Comments

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I’ve been wanting to try one of Bummis wraps, even though I really don’t need any more diapers. I got a gift card to an online cloth diaper store for Christmas, so I snagged a super whisper wrap in the celery dot pattern, newborn size (7-10 lbs.) The wraps are also available in small (8-15 lbs), medium (15-30 lbs), large (30 lbs) and extra large (40 lbs/white only.)

Bummis has 5 types of diaper covers, and this chart compares them all, to clear things up for confused people like me!

The super whisper wrap has aplix closure tabs that can cross over:

It has 2 mil PUL laminate sandwiched between 2 layers of polyester for added durability, and it feels quite sturdy.

It has a fairly generous cut, and can be used with prefolds, inserts or fitted diapers.

Bummis notes that the newborn size of the super whisper wrap is good for bigger newborns, but the Super Bright (exposed inner PUL, leg gussets, more lightweight, great for skinny babies), Super Lite (1 mil exposed PUL, trim fit, very lightweight) and Bummi Original (coated nylon and polyester mesh, very lightweight, very very trim, no elastic, use with inserts/prefolds only) will fit smaller newborns or preemies, starting around 4 pounds.

Here’s the Super Whisper Wrap Newborn size measured folded and stretched:

I called in my usual diaper model for help:

Here he is in a newborn disposable for comparison:

Here’s the wrap over a Kissaluvs size 0 fitted:

bummis super whisper wrap over kissaluvs fitted

and over a trifolded prefold:

Here it is compared to some other newborn diapers (to compare size):

The cut/shape reminds me of the Bummis Swimmi swim diaper. I can’t put the newborn cover to the test of course, but it is a very sturdy, durable cover, and a great value at $12.95! See fit on my newborn.

Giveaway: Bummis is offering one of my readers a Super Whisper Wrap in his/her choice of size and color.

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I love your comments (leaving a comment is a good way to remind yourself you entered), but comments don’t count as entries! Mandatory entries include name, email address and what other ~~Bummis~~ ~~product you’d like to try. You can receive a bonus entry if you “like”~~ ~~Bummis on Facebook~~.

I will accept entries until Tuesday, January 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. 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 January 27th at 8:55 P.M.: 250

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FTC compliance: Although Bummis is providing a product to the giveaway winner, I did not receive product or other compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.

Update after using on baby.

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Bumkins Dr. Seuss AIO Cloth Diaper Bundle Review

Jan 6,2011 / By Maria / 9 Comments

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I was lucky and won a Bumkins Dr. Seuss Cloth Diaper Bundle in size large from Knocked up and Nursing!

The bundle came with three AIO Diapers, which retail for $17.95 each (list price $24.95.)

Three absorbency inserts (retail $9.95 for a pack of three)…

and a wet bag (retail $9.95, list price $10.95).

My first impression of the diapers were that they reminded me of Kushies diapers, and that they were huge! Here is one (bottom) compared to some other diapers I had in the laundry room:

They are very wide, and also had a fairly high rise. Keep in mind that my measurements aren’t an exact science. I noticed that I didn’t have it folded exactly in half in the second picture here:

The elastic isn’t very tight, so it didn’t get too much bigger when stretched:

The laundry tab is just a single flap against the right closure tab. I assume you are to overlap the other tab for laundering.

As I said, I received the size large, which is estimated to fit 22-32 pounds, according to their size chart. My son was 20 pounds 6 weeks ago at his 18-month checkup, so he’s definitely close to the low end of the weight range. They also have small (6-12 lbs), medium (12-22 lbs), x-large (32-42 lbs) and youth (42+ lbs). They have some really cute prints, but the youth size comes in white only.

Like the Kushies, the diaper is pretty simple. The outer feels like windbreaker material (lead safe, PVC, phthlate and vinyl free) and it has 6 layers of cotton flannel (sewn in an “airflow panel” for faster drying) and simple leg elastic. The rear elastic is closer to the sides of the diaper. There isn’t any along the middle of the back.

Since the instructions said the diapers would shrink, I decided to wash and dry one three times to give it a fair shake. While I was doing that, I took a look at the wet bag.

It measures 13″ x 11″, has a drawstring toggle closure, and has simple construction.

It’s not enormous, but it held three of these big diapers just fine!

So after three washes (drying in the dryer between washes, to make it a little faster)…

It looked exactly the same! The blue diaper had been prepped, the other had not. I went ahead and tried it on my little guy anyway.

It was way too big! With that leg gap, I didn’t dare leave it on him, so I took it off. While I’d certainly use Bumkins (in a smaller size) if that were my only option other than disposables, I’m a little shocked by the price. They do come in cute prints, but they cost as much as Bumgenius pocket diapers, even as much as the Bumgenius Organic AIO if you go based on list price! I can think of at least a half-dozen diapers that have more bells and whistles, for the same cost or less. I was truly surprised when I looked at their site and saw the price, I thought for sure they would be around $10 each.

I don’t want to sound ungrateful, I am very thankful to Knocked up and Nursing for the giveaway, especially getting it to me so quickly, even though she had just had a baby! That said, I think I will be donating these to The Cloth Diaper Foundation, so another family with a bigger baby can pad their stash!

FTC compliance: The pictured items were won from a blog giveaway. I was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

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Monster Fluff Embroidered Fleece Soaker/Diaper Cover Review and Giveaway Open to the U.S. and Canada (CLOSED 11/6)

Oct 30,2010 / By Maria / 8 Comments

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Long ago and far away, I asked (on Facebook) what you guys would like to see me review, and Monster Fluff was mentioned! I had found Monster Fluff myself on Hyenacart quite a while ago when searching for monster stuff, but I hadn’t pulled the trigger on a purchase yet! So, I was excited to get to do this review!

I love monsters but honest to goodness, it’s not just me! My son grabbed it from me when I opened it, just like he did with my (err…his) ooga diaper!

I received the Archie monster, embroidered on a size medium soaker. The embroidered soakers retail for $22, and while the size chart doesn’t give weight estimates, the medium fit my 18.5 lb guy just fine.

The soakers are made with 100% polyester anti-pill fleece and each monster averages 14,000 stitches. The soakers have an additional layer sewn into the wet zone, which also covers the embroidery backing.

Monster Fluff products are made by mom & daughter team Debbie and Amber. Don’t let the name fool you, they don’t just have monsters. They have tons of embroidery options available on soakers, shorties, longies and matching sets.

The craftsmanship of the soaker is really amazing. I turned it inside out and inspected it, and the fleece is cut neatly and sewn impeccably.

The embroidery is clearly done by an embroidery machine, rather than by hand (Can you imagine? Yikes. Hand cramp!) Even so, it takes skill!

The monster was centered and straight on the soaker, and there were no loose threads!

First, I tried the soaker on over the trimmest fitted I have, the Little Beetle Little to Big Diaper.

My son is about 18.5 lbs here and the diaper is on the largest setting.

I didn’t have trouble getting the soaker over the diaper, and it fit very well. The first time I changed his diaper when I was using the soaker, the fitted was wet on the outside, but the soaker seemed clean. Gross maybe, but I sniffed it and used it again! If I were exclusively using fitteds, I would perhaps use 2 soakers per day and air them out between uses, of course washing them if they got smelly or soiled. Otherwise, I’d just wash them at the end of the day!

fleece cover over trim diaper standing front

Next, I decided to try the soaker over one of my fluffiest, most absorbent fitteds, my Heartland Dreams Fitted.

It wasn’t difficult to get the soaker over the diaper, but I did have to work it a little, it didn’t just slide right on. Fleece isn’t as stretchy as wool, but it fit really well over both a very trim fitted, and a fluffy one!

The suggested care for Monster Fluff fleece is: Turn inside out, machine wash warm, delicate cycle. Tumble dry low. They suggest washing their fleece items with your regular laundry. Oops. I saw this after I washed, used and washed it again! I didn’t turn it inside out and I washed it on the regular cycle with my diapers, so cold, then hot. I hung it to dry with my shells/covers. I’ll be more careful in the future!

I think the Monster Fluff soaker is awesome. Not only is it a well made, very functional soaker, but it’s adorable too! I’d love to have a custom with longies and a matching shirt!

Giveaway: Monster Fluff is offering one reader a soaker in his/her choice of size, gender and monster!

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I’d love for you to leave a comment (great way to remember you entered!) but comments don’t count as entries. Mandatory entries include name, email address and your favorite ~~Monster Fluff~~ ~~item. You may receive a bonus entry if you are a new or current “liker” of~~ ~~Monster Fluff Studio on Facebook. Post will be updated regularly with the # of entries received.~~

I will accept entries until Saturday, November 6th, 2010 at 9 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. Monster Fluff Studio also offers~~ ~~free shipping to Canadians~~!

Entries as of November 6th, 2010 at Giveaway close: 205

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FTC Compliance: Monster Fluff sent me the pictured soaker at no charge, for review purposes. I was not requested or required to write a positive review, I was not otherwise compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

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Knickernappies 2G Sized Pocket Diaper Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 11/4)

Oct 28,2010 / By Maria / 17 Comments

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Ever since I fell in love with the Knickernappies superdo and loopydo inserts, I’ve wanted to try one of their diapers. So, I had been entering all of the blog giveaways I saw for their diapers. Last month, I found out I won the giveaway sponsored by Knickernappies on The Cloth Diaper Report. I was just as excited as you might have guessed, especially since it was the first diaper I’d won!

The Knickernappies 2G pocket diapers do not normally come with inserts, and the giveaway clearly stated the win would not have an insert. Knickernappies sent one anyway, which was awesome!

I couldn’t decide on color, so I let my husband choose. My daughter wanted violet, but while I’d put a deep eggplant on my son, I wasn’t so sure about that color. Her second choice was raspberry (pink)! He (obviously, since you’re looking at the pics!) chose melon. The color was a little brighter than I expected it to be. I’m not sure why since looking at the pics online now, it seems fairly accurate.

Both the 2G diapers and the Knickernappies one size diapers are side snapping. I prefer front closures, only because it’s what I’m used to. I think I have at least 3, if not 4 side snapping diapers now. So, they’re not as confusing now that I have more practice!

The “2G” pocket diapers are sized. I chose the medium, which is estimated to fit 15-28 pounds. The small fits about 5-15 pounds, and the large fits about 25-35 pounds. The complete Knickernappies 2G size chart also includes waist, thigh and rise estimates.

knickernappies medium vs bumgenius elemental med

It seems similar to the medium settings of other one-size diapers (that’s a Bumgenius “elemental” organic AIO.)

Here it is measured folded and stretched:

The medium fit my 18.5 lb son great, and he definitely has lots of room!

We didn’t have any leak issues with the microfiber insert, I’m sure it would be an even better diaper with a loopydo insert! I didn’t try it with mine since I tried to be cheap and buy large inserts. They get a little bulky when you try to fold them down, so I just use them at night now! The diaper without insert retails for about $15.95. The basic microfiber insert is $3.95, but you can save by buying the diaper with an optional loopydo or superdo insert.

Amazingly, the second diaper giveaway I won was also last month, for another Knickernappies 2G pocket diaper! Initially, I thought about asking for a new winner to be drawn, since I had just won one. The first one I won (am I saying one/won enough?) was sponsored by Knickernappies, but the second was sponsored by Earth Angels Diaper Co. on their Diaper Discussions blog.

While I haven’t personally purchased from Earth Angels Diaper Co., they have good prices, a wide selection, and even an affiliate program. Don’t worry, no links in this post are affiliate links! They have risk-free “try me” cloth diaper kits and even a layaway program! My experience with the owner was wonderful.

You can find Earth Angels Diaper Co. on Facebook, tweeting as @clothdiapergeek and on The Diaper Discussions Blog.

Giveaway: As my second giveaway win, I received the size medium, melon color Knickernappies 2G pocket diaper and microfiber insert pictured above, and it is sitting, new and unused, awaiting a new owner. I have been assured that re-gifting (re-giveaway-ing?) a blog win isn’t as incredibly tacky as I’m afraid it may seem, so…at the end of this giveaway, one of you will have a diaper just like the one I reviewed (only new of course!) While this giveaway isn’t technically sponsored by Earth Angels Diaper Co., I did get their OK to do this!

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I do love me some comments, but comments don’t count as entries. Mandatory entries include name, email address, and your favorite item from ~~Earth Angels Diaper Co. You may select the bonus entry if you follow this blog via GFC, RSS or email. As usual, I will update this post regularly with the # of entries received.~~

I will accept entries until Thursday, November 4th 2010 at 9 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 U.S. residents only.

Entries as of November 4th, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.: 234

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FTC compliance: Both the review item and the giveaway items were random blog wins. I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

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Designs by Cace AIO Diaper Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 10/30)

Oct 23,2010 / By Maria / 8 Comments

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Designs by Cace is another WAHM brand, making sized fitteds, all-in-ones (AIOs) and covers, as well as nursing covers and slings.

I received a size medium AIO, which is estimated to fit 10-22 pounds. Small fits about 5-10 pounds, and large about 20-35 pounds.

The diaper has a soft minky inner, a 3 layer sewn in soaker (very trim, but probably best just for daytime) and velcro closures with laundry tabs. I really like the black velcro closures, it’s a nice contrast and it’s different than other diapers. I did notice a few areas where the stitching could have been a little tighter/neater, but it didn’t affect the function of the diaper at all.

The diaper is a smidge smaller than some other mediums I have; here it is compared to a one-size diaper on the medium setting:

Med designs by cace vs medium one size diaper

Here it is measured folded and stretched:

It fit my 18.5 pound guy just fine with plenty of room to grow.

We didn’t have any leak or fit issues, and though it looks like it was digging into his belly, it’s just the way he was sitting.

A solid color medium AIO like I received, is just $10! Wow! Medium prints are $10-12. A large AIO is $12, with prints ranging from $12-$15. Smalls are a little less at $9 each. Fleece covers are just $5-8! These are very Daddy friendly and affordable enough to buy several and support a WAHM.

Giveaway: Designs by Cace is offering a winner any one in-stock item!

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. Mandatory entries include name, email address, and your favorite ~~Designs by Cace~~ ~~item. Please feel free to leave a comment, but comments will not count as entries. Post will be updated daily with the # of entries received.~~

I will accept entries until Saturday, October 30th 2010 at 9 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 U.S. residents only.