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Jan 26,2012 / By Maria / 10 Comments

Sweet Pea Diapers sells all-in-3 diapers, covers, prefolds, accessories, and the one size pocket diapers I reviewed.

The diapers have two snap overlaps and a snap down rise, to fit babies from 8-35 lbs.

They have stay-dry, microfleece inners and encased leg elastic.

There is both a front and rear pocket opening, allowing the inserts to agitate out in the wash.

Diapers come with both small and large microfiber inserts. They have a Sweet Pea label to make matching them up easy, and the large insert snaps down to fit the smaller sizes. For $3 more, you can get the diaper with 1 hemp and 1 microfiber insert.

Here’s the small rise setting measured folded & stretched (not an exact science, just to give you an idea!) P.S. I was having major lighting issues the day I took these pictures, so my apologies for any weirdness!:

Medium:

Large:

Here’s the large setting on my 29ish pound 2.5 year old:

The small setting on my 8 1/2ish pound 6 week old:

The diaper was great on my older son, but still a bit big on my little guy. He is a wee bit scrawny, but I think this would fit a shorter/chubbier baby of the same weight a lot better! The diaper is well made and cute!

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Comfort & Harmony Mombo Deluxe Nursing Pillow Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 2/2)

Jan 19,2012 / By Maria / 16 Comments

I had the pleasure of being one of the first to try the Comfort & Harmony (by Bright Starts) mombo nursing pillow & infant positioner.

I’ve been using mine since my son was born last month, and now they are available or purchase exclusively at Babies R Us.

The mombo has a soft, plush side for lounging, and a flat, firm side for feeding. I received the Pinehurst, which is a beautiful green print.

Optionally, you can press a button through the pillow to activate soothing vibrations.

The mombo works for all sizes and body shapes. My husband thought it would be too small for him, but it easily conformed to him.

My almost 7 year old is petite, and “the other pillow” sits too far from her body (even when she tries to shove it behind her back like she did here) and essentially gives her no support to hold her brother. He just sits in the “hole.”

The mombo works great for her! It works better when she takes a second to make sure it’s snugly against her body.

I like the mombo for nursing because it has a firm, flat side, and sits close to my body.

The pillow is available with several covers, and costs $39.99-$49.99. A coverless pillow is $29.99 and covers are $12.99-$25.99 separately.

~~Giveaway: One reader will receive his or her choice of Comfort & Harmony mombo Deluxe Pillow in the Taggies™ Fashion (ARV $49.99.) Entries go in the Rafflecopter form.~~

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Carousel Designs Crib Blanket Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 1/26)

Jan 12,2012 / By Maria / 13 Comments

In October, I posted about the Carousel Designs Custom Baby Bedding Designer.

We haven’t ordered anything yet, since our son isn’t sleeping in his room just yet, but we’ve picked out what we like!

The design I created uses the gray zoology fabric, but what we liked is a little different than their standard set. (I made the bumper white since I won’t be using a fluffy bumper!)

Carousel Designs sent me their gray zoology crib blanket, which retails for $54, but is on sale for $49.

There is is next to the fabric samples I ordered. As a side note, I love that they included a very large piece of the print (probably can’t tell how big it is in the photo), and they also included two gray samples, since their dye lot would be changing soon. The difference was hard to notice, but I thought it was a nice touch.

The crib blanket has minky on the reverse side.

Blankets measure about 34″ x 43″.

They are made in the U.S.A.!

Apparently I’m not very good at following directions, because even though I took a picture of the washing instructions, I proceeded to wash the blanket on warm & dry it in the dryer. After washing & drying, the two materials shrunk at different rates leaving the edges rolling and overall messy looking. Doesn’t affect function but I find it very annoying. If I had hand washed on cold and line dried, I probably wouldn’t have this problem, so it’s really my own fault. Though even if I’d washed it correctly initially, it would be a matter of time before I tossed it in without thinking! The blanket is super soft, adorable, and perfect for cuddling up, or to put down when baby is playing on the floor/for tummy time.

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Kissed by the Moon – Bumgenius 4.0 Albert or Lovelace Cloth Diaper Giveaway (CLOSED 1/24)

Jan 10,2012 / By Maria / 18 Comments

Kissed by the Moon is a great new cloth diaper retailer run by a Mom who has been cloth diapering for over 5 years. Naturally, they sell cloth diapers and cloth diaper accessories from both big, and up-and-coming brands, but there is much more to them than that!

They also sell toys and items for Mama. They offer free shipping with a $25 purchase, and have Kissed Cash loyalty points, a gift registry and gift certificates. You can check their clearance and specials pages for great deals! They also have GroVia packages available to save you more.

Kissed by the Moon offers gently used cloth diapers for sale (with a no risk 7 day return), and they will buy your excellent condition diapers for store credit!

My favorite feature of Kissed by the Moon is their cloth diaper rental. We’ve all heard of newborn cloth diaper rentals, but this isn’t limited to newborn diapers! They have newborn diapers, one-size diapers and bundles available to be rented, and best of all, the diapers are all new! You pick the type of diaper, the quantity needed, and the length of time you want to rent the diapers. You can also specify girly, boyish, or gender neutral colors. You get cash back when you return the diapers, and earn loyalty points if you choose to keep diapers after renting. You also get a 10% discount on accessories when you purchase your rental and each rental comes with a free diaper rash cream & detergent sample! Read the diaper rental terms and conditions for complete details and FAQs.

Kissed by the Moon is co-sponsoring the Fall in Love with Fluff event February 1-7. You can win a $500 cloth diaper package, and I am a participating blogger, so you will be able to enter here!

Kissed by the Moon loves talking with their customers, and if you have a suggestion for a brand or item you’d like them to carry, they’re all ears!

Giveaway: One reader will receive a Bumgenius 4.0 one-size diaper in hook & loop closure, Albert or Lovelace print or his/her choice of solid color in hook and loop or snap closure. (ARV $17.95)

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Squeem Miracle Vest (Magical Lingerie/Compression Shapewear) Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 1/19) U.S./Canada

Jan 5,2012 / By Maria / 18 Comments

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.)

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Category : Giveaway

Sweet Pea One Size Cloth Diaper Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 2/3) U.S./Canada

Comfort & Harmony Mombo Deluxe Nursing Pillow Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 2/2)

Carousel Designs Crib Blanket Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 1/26)

Kissed by the Moon – Bumgenius 4.0 Albert or Lovelace Cloth Diaper Giveaway (CLOSED 1/24)

Squeem Miracle Vest (Magical Lingerie/Compression Shapewear) Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 1/19) U.S./Canada

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