BPA Free Review

Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottles

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I posted my Lifefactory Glass Beverage Bottle review in February, and I still love them and use them every day. So, I decided to pick up a Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottle. The 4 ounce bottle I chose with a sky blue sleeve, retails for $14.99 (I snagged it for $13.72.) This is definitely not cheap, but I really only need the one (and I’m not sure if he will even take it!) They are also available as a 9 ounce bottle with a $16.99 MSRP (from $14.43 on Amazon.)

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The bottles are made of borosilicate glass that is thermal shock resistant and can go from freezer to boiling water without breaking (obviously, it’s still glass, so it could break with extreme temperature change or force.) The silicone sleeve and nipple (comes with a 0-3 month slow-flow) are medicaled grade, latex and plastic-free silicone.

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Like the beverage bottles, the baby bottles are dishwasher safe, and you don’t need to remove the sleeve to wash or boil.

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When you’re through with bottles, the 4 oz or 9 oz bottles can turn into a water bottle buy purchasing white or colored solid caps. You can also turn them into sippy cups by adding sippy caps.

The bottle feels nice and sturdy, but it wasn’t as heavy as I was expecting. I love that they are glass, and that their “life” will continue even after we’re out of the baby stage, so my $ won’t be wasted if my son refuses a bottle like my other two did!

FTC compliance: Although I paid normal retail prices for the pictured item, this post contains affiliate links. I was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

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Cloth Diaper Advice – Mailbox Mondays 4/16/12 – Cloth at Daycare

Cloth Diaper Advice

Do you need cloth diaper help? Each week, I answer a question asked by a reader, and ask my other readers to help too.

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.

Melissa says::

Hi Maria,

My little one isn’t quite ready for solid foods yet but nothing like getting prepared early 🙂 I have a daycare provider sent from heaven who has no problem using cloth diapers. But I do try to make things as easy on her as possible. Right now it is all breastfed poo so she just sends diapers home in a bag and I add them to my wetbag until laundry day. Once my little one starts eating solids and the poo needs to be rinsed, what do you think is reasonable to ask her to do? I have considered flushable liners but we have a septic tank at our house so they would be for daycare only. Will it hurt (or be too terribly disgusting) to have her just bag it up and deal with it once we get home?

Thanks for any suggestions!
Melissa

I really don’t think it would be bad to just deal with the poopy diaper when you get home. I’ve done this quite a bit when changing diapers while we’re out and about. If she’s willing, she could just shake off what she can, then put the rest in the wet bag.

Flushable liners are a good compromise, though you want to be cautious with plumbing systems. Some liners are sturdy enough to withstand a few washings (if they are only wet) but that definitely makes me question whether I’d want them in my plumbing! At 5-9 cents each, it would be an extra expense if you were using them in every diaper at daycare also.

I realize that technically, all solid waste is supposed to be flushed, but really, what does she do with the dirty diapers of children in disposables? Throws the whole thing in the trash, right? This may not be a popular opinion, but if you are having issues just bringing the dirty diapers home, and she doesn’t want to flush liners, why not have her leave wet liners with the diaper & throw poopy ones in the trash?

Does your daycare allow cloth diapers? How do they handle the poop?

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May 2012 Great Cloth Diaper Hunt Registration is Open

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Registration for the May 2012 Great Cloth Diaper Hunt is open! It only takes a minute to register, and then you’ll be ready to win great prizes!

The last hunt was in November 2010, so I’m sure many of you don’t know what it is. It’s an internet scavenger hunt, where you visit sponsor websites, follow clues, and find icons. You will be entered to will random daily prizes, as well as a big grand prize (value to be determined.) If you need a hint, sponsors will be answering questions in a hint forum daily.

Take a look at the rules, read the FAQ and then register to hunt!

Many of the sponsors are also offering a special discount to hunters! Join the Diaper Decisions newsletter, like Diaper Decisions on Facebook and follow Diaper Decisions on Twitter so you don’t miss any news, discounts or prize opportunities!

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GroVia Winner

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614 people entered this giveaway, with 4,643 entries in all. The winning entry is #503, which is Kimberlie S. Congrats, I’m sending you an email so you can claim your prize!

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Cloth Diaper Giveaways – Roundup for 4/13/12 (Plus Linky for All Giveaways)

Cloth Diaper Giveaway Roundup

Do you like to win cloth diapers? Who doesn’t? Each week I list cloth diaper, accessory & baby wearing giveaways that I’ve found.

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.

GroVia giveaway

My GroVia Sampler Package Giveaway ends 4/13 and is open to the U.S. and Canada RC

The Cloth Diaper Whisperer

*$10 Green Baby Store GC from Earth Faerie Momma (ends 4/13) RC

*$30 Prize Package from Fluffy Wishes and My Cloth Diaper Stash (ends 4/13) RC

*Tender Bottoms Cloth Wipes from My Cloth Diaper Stash (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC Rafflecopter form is on multiple blogs, you can only enter on one.

GroVia Sampler Package from Diaper Junction (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from Cloth Diaper Geek (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from The Cloth Diaper Report (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from Kelly Wels (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from Padded Tush Stats (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Sampler Package from All About Cloth Diapers (ends 4/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Bamboo/Hemp Flats & Fleece Doublers from My Cloth Diaper Stash (ends 4/13) RC

GroVia AIO from FiggyFuzz (ends 4/13) RC

WAHMies Wet Bag from Learning & Nesting (ends 4/13) RC

*Bumgenius Freetime from Bouncing Babies & Daily Mothering (ends 4/14) RC

*Babyville Boutique Package from Happily Domestic (ends 4/14)

*Boba Baby Carrier from Mama’s Baby Cupcakes Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/14) RC

*$25 Just Simply Baby GC from Squish & Fluff (ends 4/14) RC

*$101 Prize Package from The Anti June Cleaver (ends 4/14) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Boba Baby Carrier from Frugal Family Tree Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/14) RC

Cloth Diaper Butler from Sophie and Momma (ends 4/14) RC

Cloth Rocks Shirt from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 4/14) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Little Hoos Fitted from FiggyFuzz (ends 4/14) RC

$10 FiggyFuzz GC (ends 4/14) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Bouncing Woolies Dryer Balls from the Mom’s Milk Boutique Blog (ends 4/14) RC

*Onya Baby Carrier from Simple City Life (ends 4/15) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Bumgenius Freetime from Kissed by the Moon and So Easy Being Green (ends 4/15) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*CJ’s BUTTer from Nicki the Eval Gal Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 4/15) RC

*$500 in Prizes from Jillian’s Drawers Mandatory Facebook “like” and product review (ends 4/15)

EcoSprout Detergent from FiggyFuzz (ends 4/15) RC

Babykicks Diaper Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/15) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Sew is Your Baby Diaper from Baby Giveaways Galore (ends 4/16) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Ecopipo Diapers from Contemplate Cloth Mandatory GFC follow (ends 4/16) Open worldwide RC

*SoftBums Echo Diaper from Cloth Diaper Giveaways (ends 4/16) RC

Blissful Booty Diaper from Mommy of 1 and Counting (ends 4/16) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Rumparooz Doll Diapers from I Love Cloth Diapers (ends 4/16) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Lotus Bumz Diaper from the Review Stew Mandatory follow (ends 4/17) RC

*Softbums Diaper from Tummy 2 Bummy (ends 4/17) RC

*Glow Bug Diaper from Mama’s Sew Sweet Baby (ends 4/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Thirsties Duo Diaper from Zephyr Hill (ends 4/17) RC

Baby by Danish Wet Bag from the Bewitchin’ Kitchen Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Luna Pads from Figgy Fuzz (ends 4/17) RC

Bummis Beautiful Basics Kit from FiggyFuzz (ends 4/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Blissful Booty Diaper from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 4/18) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Imse Vimse Mama Cloth & Rockin’ Green Femme Rock Detergent (ends 4/18) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Softbums Omni from Empowering Ellie (ends 4/19) RC

*Newborn Cloth Diaper Package from Abby’s Lane (ends 4/19) RC

Applecheeks Little Bundle from Manager to Mom (ends 4/19) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Green Bumkin Fitted from Life with my Littles Mandatory GFC follow (ends 4/19) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

AMP Diaper from Kelly Wels (ends 4/19) RC

Earth Mama Angel Baby set (incl Bottom Balm) from FiggyFuzz (ends 4/19) RC

*Baby K’Tan Carrier from Being MVP Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 4/20) RC

GladRags Mama Cloth from Contemplate Cloth (ends 4/20) RC

Booty Buns Diaper from My Cloth Diaper Stash (ends 4/20) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC Co-hosted with Stay at Home Cloth Diapering Mama

$25 Zookies GC from The Bewitchin’ Kitchen (ends 4/20) Open worldwide RC

*Zolowear Ring Sling from Daily Mothering (ends 4/21) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Softbums Diapers Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/21) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

$25 Cloth Diaper Store GC from Zephyr Hill (ends 4/21) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Baby by Danish Wet Bag from Mommy’s Favorite Things Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/21) RC

Red Barn Nifty Nappy Fitted Diaper from Sophie and Momma (ends 4/22) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Glow Bug Diaper from Formula Mom (ends 4/22) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

GroVia Shell & Biosoakers from Monica’s Mom Musings (ends 4/22) RC

Booty Buns Diaper from Nicki the Eval Gal Mandatory GFC follow (ends 4/25) RC

Cloth Diaper Butler from Baby and the Chis (ends 4/26) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Softbums Diapers from Daily Mothering (ends 4/28) RC

Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers and First Time Mom (ends 4/28) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Green Tree Wipes from The Eco Chic (ends 4/29) RC

*Diapershops Sweepstakes on Facebook Open to the U.S. and Canada (ends 4/30)

$10 Peace Love & Diapers GC from Sophie and Momma (ends 4/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Earth Mama Angel Baby Bottom Balm Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 4/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

$25 Cloth Diaper Store GC from Padded Tush Stats (ends 4/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Onya Baby Carrier from Monkey Tales (ends 5/5) RC

Applecheeks Diaper from Double Duty Mommy (ends 5/11) Open to the U.S. and Canada 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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