Happy Heinys XS Newborn Pocket Diaper Review (Plus Discount)

Aug 11,2011 / By Maria / 4 Comments

The Happy Heinys XS pocket diaper is sized to fit tiny newborns. I haven’t been able to find a size range for the XS, but the small is 8-16 lbs, so I imagine this XS would be perhaps 5-12 lbs. I do have another post coming up comparing the XS pocket to the mini-one size!

The diaper comes with Velcro closures, and extra-gentle leg elastic (not encased.)

The diapers retail for $18.95 with a microfiber insert, but you can get them for $2.00 less without an insert. Since I have plenty of small inserts, I elected to save the $2.00!

The small insert from my one-size Happy Heinys diaper was too wide, but a narrower insert fit just fine.

Here is the diaper measured folded and stretched:

The XS pocket compared to the one-size diaper on the small setting:

Finally, here’s my “model” in a newborn disposable, compared to the XS pocket:

See this on my 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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Green Toys Play Sand Set Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 8/16)

Aug 9,2011 / By Maria / 24 Comments

I discovered the Green Toys sand play set when I was reading reviews on Amazon for another sand toy set, and a reviewer said this one was way better (I bought both, they were right.)

Although this is the only Green Toys product we have, I think they’re pretty awesome. Their products are made entirely in the U.S. and are made mostly of recycled milk containers! The toys are packaged with minimal (recycled and recyclable), corrugated cardboard. All toys are tested by independent, third-party (USA) labs, to show there are no traceable amounts of BPA or Phthlates. No toys have paint or exterior coatings and pass a crazy number of tests including Consumer Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), Consumer Products Safety Standard Specification ASTM F963, California Prop. 65 restrictions on lead & cadmium, FDA regulations for food contact, Voluntary testing for no BPA (Bisphenol-A) and International standards EN71 and ISO 8124. Yeah, wow.

The package was easy to open. I just…opened it. There were no scissors, chainsaws, sweating or cursing involved!

The set includes a bucket, shovel, rake and sand castle mold. It retails for $21.99 and I know that sounds expensive if you’re ~~cheap~~ frugal like I am. However, I don’t even have the words to describe the quality. We’ve bought the $5 sets before, and you’re lucky if they last a few days. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Green Toys set lasted years and years. The pieces are thick and sturdy, and I bet you could dig in the garden without breaking them! Other toys split or crack if you try to dig at packed sand or step on them. Not these!

There is simply no comparison, even to the other spendy brand of sand toys I bought!

We took the toys to the state park, where there’s a man made lake and beach. My son just went to town and totally had a blast.

At one point a kid (total stranger) ran up, grabbed the bucket and said “can we borrow this?” I was honestly caught by surprise. I just said “uhh, no, this is a brand new toy and we don’t want to lose it.” In my head I was thinking “yeah kid, I know it’s awesome but get your own!” I felt really bad but my husband said he would have said no too!

Green Toys has been nominated for a Red Tricycle award in the Au Natural Toy category! The businesses with the most nominations become finalists, so if you think the Green Toys company is as great as I do, nominate them! It’s really easy, enter their name, URL, your email and city, and submit!

You can buy the set directly from Green Toys, from Amazon (affiliate link), or find a Green Toys retailer!

~~Giveaway: Green Toys is offering a reader their own sand play set! (ARV $21.99) Entries go in the Rafflecopter form below! You may view Rafflecopter’s Privacy Policy.~~

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Giveaway Made in the USA Review

Little Looster Potty Stool Booster Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 8/11)

Aug 4,2011 / By Maria / 26 Comments

The Little Looster is a unique step stool designed specifically to give little potty trainers/users a boost on the loo!

It’s unique design is convenient for little feet, but stays tucked under the potty, so it does not need to be moved for adults to use the toilet.

It wraps around the toilet, so your little one’s feet are supported whether he likes his feet out front, or prefers to hang them around the side. It also means you don’t have to worry about him taking a tumble and/or flipping the stool over if he doesn’t step off the potty perfectly in the center of the stool.

Though I thought the stool looked really big when I took it out of the box, it fits perfectly even in our small half bath. The stool doesn’t tip over no matter where my son steps on it, it doesn’t slip (it has non-slip grips on the bottom) and the textured design means he doesn’t slide or slip, even when his feet are wet. I was worried that it might collect dirt on top (like another step stool we have, which has rubbery nubs on top) but it hasn’t!

It’s very easy to use:

Maybe a little too easy, hee hee. I did eventually get him to use it the right way!

My son is very petite, so he sometimes does need a little bit of help getting himself over the raised splash guard on the potty seat, but he is really close to being able to do it himself every time!

I would love to see the Little Looster in other colors, and I’d be thrilled if they would design the perfect step stool for the bathroom sink! The Little Looster is available at retailers for $34.99, and is manufactured completely in the U.S.! Monica Mylet developed the Little Looster over the course of three years to meet a need their family had, and I really enjoyed looking at the Little Looster along the journey!

~~Giveaway: Little Looster is offering one reader their own Little Looster stool! (ARV $34.99) Entries go in the Rafflecopter form below! You may view Rafflecopter’s Privacy Policy.~~

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Happy Heinys Mini One Size Cloth Diaper Review (Plus Discount!)

Jul 27,2011 / By Maria / 4 Comments

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!

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?

“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.

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:

Medium:

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:

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

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

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

Jul 22,2011 / By Maria / 22 Comments

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!

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:

Bella:

Bots:

Bubbles:

Camo:

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!

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.”

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!

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

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

XS folded & stretched:

Small:

Medium:

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.

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

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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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