$120 Cloth Diaper Package Giveaway – Bumgenius, Flip, Fuzzibunz, Kissaluvs, Thirsties, Grovia, Planet Wise (CLOSED 3/10)

Feb 24,2011 / By Maria / 46 Comments

As promised, I’m offering up an awesome cloth diaper package, to celebrate 1,000 GFC Followers, RSS Feed Subscribers, Facebook “likers” and Twitter Followers! Someday, I hope to have 1,000 email subscribers too! I feel so blessed to have made so many friends through cloth diapers, I’ve gotten to try lots of great products, and I hope I’ve helped a few of you as well.

All items pictured are my own, just to show what is included in the package. The winner will choose colors/prints, closures, sizes and inserts where applicable.

First up is a Bumgenius 4.0 diaper in choice of color/print and closure. (ARV $17.95-$19.95)

Next, a Fuzzibunz Perfect Size diaper in choice of size and color (ARV $17.95)

A Flip diaper cover and insert in choice of color and insert (ARV $16.95-$19.95.)

A Kissaluvs Kissa’s Cotton Fleece Fitted in choice of size and color (ARV $13.95-$14.95.)

A 12-pack of GroVia cloth wipes (ARV $10.95.)

A 4 ounce bottle of Thirsties Booty Luster (ARV $6.25.)

and finally, a Planet Wise Wet or Wet/Dry Bag in your choice of size and color (ARV $9.50-$29.99.)

The combined value of this package is $93.50-$119.99, depending on the winner’s choices. All values listed are based on current retail prices at my Affiliate, ~~Kelly’s Closet. In addition to my usual~~ ~~giveaway rules~~, I reserve the right to make substitutions in the event that an item becomes unavailable, and I will ask for a first and second color choice for each item. I also reserve the right to purchase the items at the reputable online cloth diaper retailer of my choice, including my affiliate, ~~Diaper Junction, or one or more of my favorite cloth diaper stores!~~

Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below. I love comments (great way to remind yourself that you entered) but comments do not count as entries.

~~Due to the nature and value of this giveaway, there are a few more entry options than usual, and the giveaway will run longer than usual.~~

~~The mandatory entries include your name and email address.~~

Bonus entries:

Follow this blog – You choose how you prefer to stay updated on new posts, including Google Friend connect, ~~RSS, email subscription, “liking”~~ ~~me on Facebook~~ ~~or following~~ ~~me on Twitter. I’d love for you to “follow me” everywhere, but you receive only one bonus entry. Just let me know which method you’ve chosen.~~
Tweet – One time only please. Leave a link to your tweet. You may use this if you like: #win a $120 #clothdiapers package from @chgdiapers. This #clothdiaper #giveaway will build your stash! ~~http://bit.ly/eG65zS~~
Blog about this giveaway and link back to me. If you do not have a blog, you may post in a relevant online forum or group, just leave me a link.
Grab my Button on the left sidebar. Leave me a link where I can find it!

~~Please fill out the form only once. You don’t need to submit it separately for each entry. If you forget something, just send me an email or use my contact form!~~

I will accept entries until Thursday, March 10th, 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. Please note that this giveaway is not endorsed by, sponsored by or affiliated with any cloth diaper company, manufacturer or retailer.~~

~~# of Entries received as of Giveaway close: 1081~~

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FTC compliance: I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

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Replacing Bumgenius 3.0 Aplix or Velcro & Laundry Tabs Without a Sewing Machine (Bumgenius Refresher Tutorial)

Feb 22,2011 / By Maria / 19 Comments

bumgenius aplix replacement without a sewing machine

Yes, it can be done; I did it. I have lots of pictures for you!

My cloth diaper stash started with 6 Bumgenius 3.0 pocket diapers. I bought three in October 2009 to try, followed by 3 more about a week later. Those 6 got a ton of use as I slowly built up my stash. As I expected, after nearly constant use, the aplix started to curl, and the laundry tabs started to shrink. Three of the six were replaced under the Bumgenius warranty, (Cottonbabies’ warranty and customer service are superb by the way) however, the other three really weren’t bad enough to be replaced before the 1-year warranty ended.

I have quite a stash of diapers in rotation now; I wash every other day, and diapers are used just a few times a week. However, two of my Bumgenius 3.0s are still my primary night time diapers (I rotate 4, including a fitted/wool, but the BG are my favorites) so they are still used a lot. You can see above that the laundry tabs are shrunken and the closure tabs are starting to curl. They still stick fine to the front of the diaper, but they don’t stick to the laundry tabs anymore.

On the other hand, one 3.0 that has been in my regular rotation still looks fine after 16 months.

Cottonbabies sells Bumgenius refresher kits for $1.00 each. They include 3 pieces of elastic, two closure tabs, two laundry tabs, and ship for free.

The kits also include instructions for doing the repairs with a sewing machine. I’ve adapted them to do it by hand! Luckily, I didn’t need to replace any elastic, so I’ve just done the closure and laundry tabs. I decided to try this on a Bumgenius 3.0 AIO I got for free with a coupon code. That way if I really screwed it up, I wouldn’t be heartbroken!

First, I very carefully cut the ends of the closure tabs. The instructions say to remove them with a seam ripper, but I found it much easier to cut the tabs first. Of course, you want to be very careful not to cut the diaper!

After cutting the ends of the tabs off, it was easy to use a seam ripper to loosen the tabs and remove them.

The refresher kit included instructions on how to attach the new tabs of course.

Once I had placed the new tabs, I decided to put a couple stitches to hold the tabs together. This way it was a little bit easier to keep the tabs in the right place against the diaper, and against each other.

As instructed, I started on the flat side and went around the tab twice.

When I finished, I realized the tab had slipped a bit as I was sewing, and ended up a little crooked. It really doesn’t matter, since the laundry tabs and front strip are quite large and forgiving!

The awesome thing about these refresher kits, is that they include the new, “4.0 style” laundry tabs, which (so far) seem to function and hold up far better than the 3.0 style. Of course, if you are buying these kits from your favorite retailer, check with them first to see which style kit they have.

The instructions say to sew right over the old laundry tabs, but I decided to remove them.

It took a little longer to remove these than the closure tabs, but it was still pretty quick work.

I sewed around the edge of each laundry tab, then in an x through the middle, like the original tabs.

I didn’t really worry too much about making my stitching perfectly even and straight, and I don’t think it was noticeable on the finished tabs.

I am pretty happy that $1.00 and some time gave my diapers new life!

I’m not going to lie, this was definitely a little time consuming and tedious to do by hand!

The hardest part was going through the thickest portion of the tab where the diaper’s stretchy tab was seamed. I probably wouldn’t sit down and try to refresh a whole stack of diapers by hand in one sitting, but I will do the others one at a time eventually!

I’m not sure exactly how long it took me; it definitely took me a bit longer since I was taking pictures as I went. I’m sure the next diapers will go more quickly since I know what I’m doing now! I want to order an extra kit to replace the horrid laundry tabs on my Blueberry diaper too!

Mailbox Mondays 10/25/10

Oct 25,2010 / By Maria / 10 Comments

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Well, since I didn’t get a single Mailbox Mondays submission for this week, I’m going to ask you a question instead.

OK, here goes. Has anyone noticed a color difference between the tabs on their bumgenius 4.0 compared to the body of the diaper?

I didn’t notice this with my 3.0s, or my “sweet” or “grasshopper” 4.0. So, I was wondering if this is just how they are, if I got one with two different dye lots, or if maybe I received a “second” since this was a replacement of a 3.0 under warranty.

Anyone? I know it doesn’t matter but it bugs me darn it!!

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Bumgenius Elemental (A.K.A. Organic AIO) Review

Oct 9,2010 / By Maria / 10 Comments

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I purchased this Bumgenius Elemental, Organic One-Size All-in-One with the $20 Abby’s Lane gift certificate I won from Show Your Amor the day after my Birthday. Happy Birthday me!

The elementals come with snap closures only, and the price is a little steep at $24.95 each. They are very similar to the Flip or Bumgenius 4.0 in size and shape, but it is certified organic cotton on the inside, and it’s an all-in-one style. Since it’s organic cotton, it does need to be “prepped” by washing 5 or more times, to gain maximum absorbency. I think I may have washed it 3 times before using it the first time, knowing that it would gain absorbency with further washes.

The soaker is sewn in a loop style to dry a bit faster, and wash a bit more thoroughly, but I found it still took quite a while to dry. While the soaker is all organic cotton, there will still be PUL touching the baby’s skin at the front and back (which will serve as a stopper to prevent leaking and wicking.)

The size is very similar to the Bumgenius 4.0, but I prefer the leg elastic style of the 4.0. The elemental is one-size via the same snap down rise the Bumgenius 3.0 & 4.0 Pocket diapers have.

Measurements are of course a wee bit subjective, since you can eke out a little more or less depending on just how you hold it.

Here is the small setting, folded and stretched:

Medium folded and stretched:

Large folded and stretched:

Here it is on my son, who is in the medium setting, at about 18.5 pounds and 30″:

It did fit well, and did not leak (even before it was fully prepped) but I did have to roll the leg elastic in a bit. My personal preference (which you know if you’ve been reading for a while!) is a pocket diaper with a stay dry inner and Velcro closure. However, if you are looking for an easy to use all-in-one with an organic soaker, this may be your ticket!

FTC Compliance: I paid normal retail price for this item, which was purchased using a gift certificate I won. I was not compensated for this review.

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Sharing my lucky streak!

Sep 30,2010 / By Maria / 4 Comments

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I had sort of been feeling sorry for myself because I had entered so many giveaways and never won. You know the feeling, you’re happy for the winners but wonder when it will be your turn! Shortly after that, my luck changed and I started winning, so I wanted to share with you what I won!

July 28th-$20 Abby’s Lane gift certificate from Show Your Amor (bought a Bumgenius Elemental, watch for the review next month!)

August 3rd-Mother-Ease reusable shopping bag-Facebook win (I’m keeping my Boba Carrier in this, but it makes a great shopping bag because it has a drawstring. Plus, I maybe someone will comment on the cloth diaper logo and I can ~~bring them over to the dark side~~ tell them about my cloth diaper ~~addiction~~ ~~habit~~ use!

August 12th-Yummy Dough from The Simple Things

August 16th-Kushies Kritter-Facebook Win

August 24th- Unwind beverage from My Life as Married Girl and Mommy

September 1st-Knickernappies 2G pocket diaper from http://www.theclothdiaperreport.com/

September 20th-Knickernappies 2G pocket diaper from Earth Angels Diaper Co. on their blog. Since I was lucky enough to win the same diaper twice, one courtesy of Knickernappies/The Cloth Diaper Report, and the other from Earth Angels, watch for a giveaway of the second one next month!

September 21st-Kissaluvs Fitted from The Abby’s Lane’s blog chat giveaways! Watch for a review of this next month, along with a giveaway (with two winners!) sponsored by Kissaluvs!

So, it does pay to enter! I hope some of my readers are winning a few of the giveaways I post on the Friday roundup!! Get ready to enter a whole lot of great fluff giveaways here during the Year of Fluff event in October!!

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Tag Archives: bumgenius

$120 Cloth Diaper Package Giveaway – Bumgenius, Flip, Fuzzibunz, Kissaluvs, Thirsties, Grovia, Planet Wise (CLOSED 3/10)

Replacing Bumgenius 3.0 Aplix or Velcro & Laundry Tabs Without a Sewing Machine (Bumgenius Refresher Tutorial)

Mailbox Mondays 10/25/10

Bumgenius Elemental (A.K.A. Organic AIO) Review

Sharing my lucky streak!

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