12 (Plus Linky for All Giveaways)

Jan 6,2012 / By Maria / 4 Comments

It’s the first cloth diaper giveaway roundup of 2012! Here are the cloth diaper, accessory & baby wearing giveaways I’ve found this week.

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.

My Flip Trainer giveaway ends 1/9/12 and is open to the U.S. and Canada RC

My Little Lemon Tree Cloth Diaper Giveaway ends 1/11 and is open to the U.S. and Canada RC

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

*Diaper Rite Diaper from Measuring Flower (ends 1/6) RC

*Diaper Rite Diaper from Your World Healthy & Natural (ends 1/6)

*Applecheeks Sweepstakes (ends 1/6) Entry is on Facebook via Woobox Form

*Megaroo’s Prefolds from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 1/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Giggle Life Diaper from Manager to Mom (ends 1/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Thirsties Duo Diaper from Adventures in Fluff Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/6) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Rumparooz Diaper from All About Baby and Cloth Diaper Addiction Mandatory Facebook”like” (ends 1/6) GD

*Drybees Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 1/7) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Oh Katy Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 1/7) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Itti Bitti Tutto from The Green Nursery and Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ add (ends 1/7)

*Mother-Ease Diaper from On Being a Mom (ends 1/8) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*Econobum from Nicki the Eval Gal Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/8) RC

Ecobubs Diaper from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 1/8) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Tender Tushies Diaper from Midwestern Moms (ends 1/11) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Lulu Wrap from Eco Baby Mama Drama (ends 1/11) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Green Bumkin Diaper from One More Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook comment (ends 1/11) RC

*Planet Wise Wipes & Pouch from Letters from Momma (ends 1/11) RC

Happy Heinys Diaper from Zephyr Hill Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/12)

*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

*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

$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

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

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

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

Applecheeks Diaper from A Nation of Moms (ends 1/22) 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

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

*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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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Londonware Fleece Winner

Jan 5,2012 / By Maria / No Comment

221 people entered this giveaway, and there were 387 entries in all. The winning entry is #91, which is Jennifer L. Congratulations Jennifer, I’m sending you an email so you can claim your prize!

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Apparel & Accessories Giveaway Review

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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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 a product at no charge for review purposes, I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

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Little Lemon Tree Pocket Diaper Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 1/11) U.S./Canada

Jan 4,2012 / By Maria / 8 Comments

Little Lemon Tree one-size pocket diapers are designed to fit babies from 8-30 pounds.

The snap closures have 5 waist/hip settings, and there are 3 rise settings to offer a custom fit for your baby.

The diapers have a PUL outer and stay-dry suedecloth inner. You can stuff the pocket with microfiber or bamboo inserts, both available from Little Lemon Tree.

I received both a microfiber insert and a hemp doubler.

The stitching is amazingly neat & even. Little Lemon Tree uses only 100% polyester thread, so you don’t have to worry about wicking.

Here is the small rise setting measured folded and stretched:

Medium:

Large:

Here’s my son in the large setting at 2 1/2 years old and about 28 pounds:

Here’s my little guy at 3 weeks old and about 7.5 pounds (a wee bit smaller than the recommended size!)

Diapers start at $11 for solid colors and $14 for prints. Add $2 for a microfiber insert or $4 for a bamboo insert.

Little Lemon Tree also has cloth wipes, doublers, lounge pants and bibs!

Giveaway: One reader will receive their choice of in-stock diaper (with microfiber insert) from Little Lemon Tree (ARV $13-16.)

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FTC compliance: Although I received a product at no charge for review purposes, I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

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Baby Wearing Coupon Discount Review

Baby K’tan Carrier Review & Discount/Coupon Code

Jan 3,2012 / By Maria / 5 Comments

A Baby K’tan Carrier is a wrap, only without all the wrapping! Stick with me and you’ll see what I mean.

The carrier consists of two loops attached to each other, and a sash for added security and support. The sash is also the carrying bag!

I love baby wraps because they are easy to use, comfy for baby and distribute weight evenly. The downside is that they are quite long and if you have to wrap it while you’re out and about, it can end up dragging on the ground (super gross if it’s raining.) The Baby K’tan works the same way as a wrap, but it goes on differently.

Put the loops together and put them over your head with the support band (the small loop that attaches the two big loops together) behind your neck.

Put your arms through the loops, then move the one furthest from your body off of your shoulder and down around your waist.

Make a pocket for the baby, slide baby in and spread the fabric wide.

Bring the other loop up and spread wide over baby.

Make sure the support band is at the center of your back and that the fabric is spread wide over your shoulders. This ensures the weight is evenly distributed for maximum support.

Now you’re all set to wear a baby from 8-35 pounds! All the comfort of a baby wrap without all the wrapping. The Baby K’tan is 100% cotton knit with one way stretch. Even if it seems tight at first, the fabric enables the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier to stretch slightly to conform to you and your child.

One thing I personally see as a downside is that the Baby K’tan is a sized carrier. You choose your size based on the wearer’s fitted t-shirt size. Your size doesn’t change based on baby’s age or weight. This is a negative to me because my husband and I would each need our own carrier, and those of us that are great at gaining weight during pregnancy (but not as great at losing it) might need more than one size. The sizing info says if you fall between sizes, or if you are under 5’2″ (I am), choose the smaller size. So, I went with an XS based on my pre-pregnancy size, even though I’m more of a small right now (at 3 weeks postpartum as of the date I’m writing this.) The other negative is for wraps in general; you can’t put it on/take it off while holding the baby. Not a big deal but still makes a sling more convenient for me to use sometimes.

Cotton carriers retail for $62.99, organic cotton carriers retail for $73.99, and half mesh/half cotton carriers retail for $67.99. You can add embroidery and personalize your carrier for $14.99! You can shop the Baby K’tan webstore or find a store near you. Be sure to “like” Baby K’tan on Facebook, follow Baby K’tan on Twitter and check out the Baby K’tan YouTube channel.

Baby K’tan has a generous discount just for my readers!