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Smartipants Diaper Giveaway (CLOSED 8/27)

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I’ve had my Smartipants diaper for about 8 months. 
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Initially, I didn’t think it was anything to really write home about.
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However, the more I used it, the more it became a favorite. It has been used nearly daily for the 8 months I’ve had it.
I just took these pictures last week, so this is what it looks like after 8 months of wear & tear!
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The Smartipants diaper has a “smart sleeve” that the insert slides into.  Much like a pocket diaper, it has a waterproof outer and soft fabric against baby’s skin.
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Each diaper comes with a smart sleeve microfiber insert. 
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Here are the two things that really make Smartipants stand out to me.  First, the insert agitates out in the wash.  It really does!  With my other pocket diapers, I use the wipe to yank the insert out before I throw it in the pail, so I don’t have to touch it later.  The smart sleeve insert comes out by itself, so just throw wet ones in your pail as is! 
Second, each diaper and smart sleeve insert costs only $14.95!  They’re also available in 3-packs, 12-packs and 24-packs with discounted prices.  24 diapers cost $279.95 or about $11.66 per diaper!  That’s enough to cloth diaper full time, washing every other day, with a few to spare.
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More important than price (to me) is the fact that they do not leak, and our Smartipants has held up wonderfully!  8 months of mostly daily use and zero problems.
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Smartipants have snap closures, with just two snaps on each wing, which is easier for me to do than three!  They are also one-size by way of a snap down rise.  All photos of my son in this post are on the medium setting where he is about 18 or so pounds.
Small setting, folded:
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Small setting stretched:
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Medium setting folded:
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Medium setting stretched:
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Large setting folded:
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Large setting stretched:
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Smartipants recently introduced new products, including newborn diapers, smart-fit covers, smart tote wet bags and smart pail hanging wet bags!
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They also introduced their first limited edition diaper color, chocolate.  A new color will be available for a limited time each month, and the color will be chosen by Smartipants users!
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So, I bet you want your own.  Smartipants is giving one of my lovely readers their own Smartipants diaper with smart sleeve insert, in his/her choice of color!
Here’s how to enter:
Mandatory Entry: Visit Smartipants and tell me what product you think they should add to their line!
Bonus Entry: “Like” Smartipants on Facebook.  Let them know I sent you!  Leave me a comment on this blog post, letting me know you’re a “liker” in order to get your entry.
That’s it.  Single comment entry, or double your chances by liking Smartipants on Facebook, and keeping up with all their latest news!  Please make sure you leave your email address in your comment if it is not visible in your profile.
I’ll accept entries until Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 9:00 P.M. Eastern.  I’ll draw a winner using random.org’s true random number generator and notify him/her by email. S/he will have 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and another winner is chosen.
This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only.  Review my general giveaway rules for complete details.
Although Smartipants has agreed to provide a free diaper to one reader, I was not compensated in any way for this post, and all opinions are my own.
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Mailbox Mondays

Mailbox Mondays 8/16/10

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Every Monday I will answer user submitted questions. They don’t have to be about cloth diapering! I’ll always answer questions via email, but if you would like your question to be answered in a Mailbox Mondays post, send an email with the subject “Mailbox Mondays” to change.diapers.change.the.world at gmail dot com!

Stephanie asks:

Have you ever tried an Amber teething necklace? If so, what is your opinion? I like the concept, but fear they would be a choking hazard.

Stephanie
 
I have!  I reviewed an Inspired by Finn Baltic amber teething necklace way back in April.  I thought it was adorable, and did seem to make a difference for my son.  One thing I really like about IBF is that the string has a teeny bit of “give” to it, and it will break if needed (like if your child were caught on something.)  At the same time, the beads are separated by individual knots, so if it broke, you wouldn’t have beads everywhere. 
 
That said, we stopped using it when the teething eased up because my son started lifting it over his chin and into his mouth to chew on it.  I thought about buying one in a shorter length so he couldn’t do that, but I never got around to it!

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Econobum Winner

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I hope everyone enjoyed the easy entry for this giveaway!  Expect to see easier giveaway entries from my blog in the future.  Of course, if they are sponsored by someone else (other than me) there will be at least one optional entry to benefit them (such as liking their Facebook page.)  You can expect to see an optional entry from me every now and again, but I will try to keep it simple and easy.
The winner of the Econobum is Michele of Found Giveaways.  Congratulations Michele!
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Friday Giveaway Linky Giveaways Linky

Weekly Friday Giveaway Roundup for August 13th, 2010

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Each Friday, I will post cloth diaper, babywearing and “green” giveaways that I’ve found, or that readers have submitted. The post will be accompanied by a linky where you may enter any family friendly (no “adult” products please!) giveaways, they do not need to be diaper related.

If you have a cloth diaper/accessory/babywearing/green giveaway you would like to be listed in the next giveaway roundup post, please email a link, blog name, giveaway title, end date and photo (if applicable) to change.diapers.change.the.world at gmail dot com.

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My Econobum Giveaway ends tonight, 8/13  Very easy entry, single entry method, just leave a comment!

This week’s giveaway finds
The Cloth Diaper Whisperer 
Wahmies Diaper from The Cloth Diaper Retailer Cooperative and Tender Loving Cloth Diapers (ends today, 8/13)  Mandatory entry is a Facebook “like,” which I do not care for but you might want to enter.
FuzziBunz Perfect Size Diaper from My New Life as Mom and Snappy Diapers (ends 9/6)

Bummas Wipes from Happily Southern (ends 8/21)

Bum Essentials AI2 from Mama B and The Baby Plus Store (ends 8/20)

Thirsties Duo Hemp Prefold from The Cloth Diaper Retailer Cooperative and Earth Angels Diaper Co. (ends 8/31)

Planet Wise Wet Bag from Living on Love and Cents (ends 8/23)

Envibum Diaper or cover from Mama to 3 Blessings (ends 8/17)

Envibum Diaper from Mommy of 1 and Counting (ends 8/21)

Envibum Diaper or cover from A Mom’s Take (ends 8/20)

Bum Essentials Diaper from My New Life as Mom (ends 9/9)

Mother-Ease fitted diaper & cover from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 8/23)

Sleepy Wrap from Survey Junkie (ends 8/31)

Lovelybums hand painted organic fitted diaper from Sap’s Mama (ends 8/25)

Green Acre Designs Diaper from Home Grown Families and The Diaper Wagon (ends 8/25) Requires a Facebook like, comment and blog follow for the mandatory entry

Super Doopsy Insert from The Cloth Diaper Report (ends either 8/16 or 8/20, the title says 8/20 but the bottom with the entry instructions says 8/16)

Bummas Wipes from A Mommy’s Blessings (ends 8/27)

Snappi from Happily Southern (ends 8/28)

ReThink Crafts Cloth Diaper Cover from Everything Mom and Baby (ends 8/26)

Super Undies Cloth Trainer from Liz Has a Life (ends 8/27) 

Giveaways still running from last week:

pediped® Originals® from One Savvy Mom (ends 8/31)

Thirsties Duo Diaper from Happily Southern (ends 8/21)

Happy Heiny’s Diaper from Happily Southern (ends 8/21)

Mother-Ease Diaper & Cover from My New Life as Mom (ends 9/3)

Planet Wise Wet/Dry Bag from Mommy is Green (ends 8/19)

Nifty Nappy Diaper from It’s Me Melbie (ends 9/4)

Tiny Tush Diaper from Liz Has a Life (ends 8/18)

FuzziBunz Starter Kit from Pregnancy360 (ends 8/31) Super easy entry!!

Diaper Sprayer from My New Life as Mom (ends 8/25)

Thirsties duo diaper from Organic Girl (ends 8/18)

Knickernappies Diaper from Wee Little Changes (ends 8/22)

You may enter any family friendly giveaway in the linky below. The format Blog name – Giveaway Item – Ending date works well. At a minimum, please include the item and end date, and link directly to the giveaway.

Please view my post on where I list my giveaways to find more great places to link up!

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Doodle Dypes AI2 Review

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I received my Doodle Dypes all-in-two diaper a few weeks ago, and it earned it’s spot in my pile of favorites right away!
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Sandy of Doodle Dypes makes many of her diapers custom to order.  Mine has a cotton knit outer, hidden procare waterproof barrier and an organic bamboo fleece inner.
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I love this print!  I think the blue makes it suit my son, but the purple hearts would work for a girl too.
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This is an AI2 with a snap-in soaker.
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You can overlap the wings to fit a slimmer baby.
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This definitely looks like a professionally sewn diaper, with even stitching and evenly applied snaps.
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It is a “one size” by way of a fold down rise.  One thing that’s unique is that the second row of snaps are hidden (applied under the inner layer) so when you’re using this on a smaller baby, no snaps will touch his/her tummy.
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The all-in-two’s snap in soaker can give you 5-15 layers of organic bamboo fleece absorbency, depending on how you fold it.
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Organic Bamboo Fleece needs to be prepped (washed on hot & dried on medium heat 3-4 times) and will gain maximum absorbency after about 10 washes.  Sandy pre-washes all of her fabrics before sewing, so you don’t have to worry about any uneven shrinking.
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Above is how you use the fold-down rise.

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I’m able to get a good fit with or without folding down the rise.  The fit looks a little strange in that picture for some reason, but it’s not!
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It fits wonderfully around the legs too.
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I was anxious to get the diaper on him, so I only washed it once.
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The absorbency is fantastic.
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Our Doodle Dype is in our regular rotation.  In fact, my son is wearing it and sitting on my lap right now!
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We have even used it on car rides with no leaking, and it doesn’t have the wicking (at the legs) issues that some diapers with a cotton outer & hidden PUL have!  I do know that the cotton outer will fade and wear over time.  That’s just the nature of a cotton knit fabric.
A Doodle Dypes all-in-two will need to be changed at each diaper change, it isn’t the hybrid type where you can just change out a soaker.  Each one retails for $20 and you can shop Doodle Dypes on HyenaCart and visit Doodle Dypes on Facebook!
The diaper was provided to me free of charge for the purpose of this review.  I was not requested or required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.  I was not otherwise compensated for my review.
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