12 – Night Time Diapers

Jan 16,2012 / By Maria / 4 Comments

It’s time for cloth diaper advice! If I’ve received a question, I will answer it on Monday and ask my lovely readers to add their two cents.

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.

Courtney M. says:

My LO is a heavy wetter & for nighttime we have to use Kawaii heavy wetters double stuffed with one or two hemp babies diaper doublers. They are soaked in the a.m. (but no leaks!) and they smell! I need some kind of solution that doesn’t involve ammonia or him being stuffed in a diaper so big he doesn’t move! any tips or suggestions? I’m hoping my days of middle of the night changes are over…

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Cloth Diapering

Giving Diapers, Giving Hope – Support a Cause & Win Cloth Diaper Prizes

Jan 14,2012 / By Maria / No Comment

Giving Diapers, Giving Hope provides cloth diapers for low income families, plus education and support to go along with it. The free cloth diapers can help a family struggling to afford both diapers and food.

If you’re looking for a place to donate cloth diapers, Giving Diapers, Giving Hope is a great choice, or if you have a few dollars to spare, use the donate button on their home page to enable them help more families.

Or, you can support them at no cost, except an hour of fun at the #givingHOPE Twitter party with @KimRosas and @GivingDiapers on January 25th from 9-10 Eastern.

Go RSVP at Dirty Diaper Laundry and you could win lots of great prizes!

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Friday Giveaway Linky Giveaways Linky

Cloth Diaper Giveaway Roundup for 1/13/12 (Plus Linky for All Giveaways)

Jan 13,2012 / By Maria / 4 Comments

Time for cloth diaper giveaways! I’ve listed the cloth diaper, accessory & baby wearing giveaways I’ve hunted down all over the web

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.

*Prizes from Fuzzibunz (no set end date, ends at 25k fans) Entry is through Facebook app, must “like” them on Facebook to enter

*Fuzzibunz Elite Diaper from A Mom’s Take (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*The Silver Liner Cloth Wipes from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ add (ends 1/13) RC

*Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers & Adventures in Fluff Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/13) RC

*Fuzzibunz Diaper from Life with Levi (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Fuzzibunz Elite from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Smartipants Diaper from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Flip Diaper from Modern Cloth & The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Thirsties Duo Diaper from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Babykicks Diaper from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Eco Posh Trainer from The Gnome’s Mom and Homegrown Families (ends 1/13) RC

Softbums Diaper from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/13) RC

Softbums Diaper from Life With Levi (ends 1/13) RC

*Applecheeks Diaper from Twin City Diaper Co & Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ follow (ends 1/14) RC

*Greenchild Creations Diaper from Eco Baby Mama Drama (ends 1/14) RC

*Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers & Mama on a Green Mission (ends 1/14) RC

*Boba Baby Carrier from Formula Mom Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 1/14) RC

Bummas Wipes from Mama’s Baby Cupcakes Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/14) RC

*$10 Abby’s Lane GC from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ add (ends 1/15) RC

*Applecheeks Diaper from Mommy and Me Giveaways Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/15) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Eco Posh Trainer from Doable Diapers Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/15) RC

$10 Fluffy Rumps GC from Life With My Littles (ends 1/16) RC

*Glow Bug Diaper from On Being A Mom Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 1/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*Applecheeks Diaper from Precious Bottoms and One More Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Knickernappies Hanging Pail from Cloth Diaper Outlet and Mama’s Baby Cupcakes Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 1/17) RC

Applecheeks Diaper from Why Cloth Diaper Two Mandatory Facebook “likes” (ends 1/17) RC

*My Cloth Baby Diaper from One More Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/18) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Thirsties Fitted & Wrap from Eco Babyz (ends 1/19) RC

*Bummas Wipes from Oh the Joys of Boys Mandatory GFC follow and Google+ add (ends 1/19) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Bummas Wipes from Letters from Momma (ends 1/19) RC

Itti Bitti Tutto from Lovely Eco Chic and First Time Mom (ends 1/19) RC

$75 Diva Diapers GC from The Not so Secret Confessions… (ends 1/20) RC

Leettle Hands & Feet Diapers from The Gnome’s Mom (ends 1/20) RC

*Smartipants Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 1/21) RC

*GoGreen Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 1/21) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Tiny Tush Elite Mini from The Not So Secret Confessions… (ends 1/21) RC

Dick & Jane Diapers from Everything Mom and Baby (ends 1/21) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Applecheeks Diaper from A Nation of Moms (ends 1/22) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Beco Baby Carrier from The Not So Secret Confessions… (ends 1/22) RC

Fuzzibunz Diaper from Kissed by the Moon and Simple Mandatory e-mail subscription (ends 1/23) RC

Applecheeks Diaper from Crunchy Beach Mama (ends 1/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Bum Covered Diapers Training Pants from Crunchy Beach Mama (ends 1/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Sew is Your Baby Diaper from Oh the Joys of Boys Mandatory newsletter subscription and Facebook “like” and Twitter follow (ends 1/24) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Charlie Banana Diaper from Figure 8 Maternity and Momma In Flip Flops2 (ends 1/24) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Lil B Fitted Diaper from Carolina Cloth & Crunchy Beach Mama (ends 1/24) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Sew is Your Baby Diaper from Crunchy Beach Mama (ends 1/25) RC

Mabu Baby Cloth Diapering System from On Being a Mom Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 1/25)

Mabu Baby Cloth Diapering System from Measuring Flower (ends 1/26) RC

Bumgenius Freetime from Teeny Turtle and Crunchy Beach Mama (ends 1/26) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*GoGreen Diaper from Beautifully Bella Faith (ends 1/27) RC

$20 Kissed by the Moon GC from Under the Apple Tree (ends 1/27) RC

Mabu Baby Diapering System from Daily Mothering (ends 1/28) RC

Applecheeks Diaper from Baby Dickey & Danielle Elwood (ends 1/29) RC

*$20 Rumpeez GC from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ add (ends 1/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Maude Baby Diapers from Mommy Needs an Aspirin Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 1/30) RC

Fuzzibunz Elite from Kissed by the Moon and Padded Tush Stats Mandatory review (ends 1/30) 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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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.

~~Giveaway: One reader will receive his or her choice of Carousel Designs crib blanket (ARV $54) Entries go in the Rafflecopter form.~~

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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.

FTC compliance: Although I received an item for review purposes, I was not otherwise compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Little Lemon Tree Winner

Jan 11,2012 / By Maria / No Comment

342 people entered this giveaway. The winning entry is #165, which is Erin B. Congratulations Erin, I’m sending you an email now so you can claim your prize!

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