Winner!

The winner of the IttyBittyBums AI2 Diaper is #60:

Congratulations aperry! With a comment: facebookshare. I checked her link and confirmed.

aperry you have 48hrs to respond to your email!

Wool Cover Winner!

Congratulations to Darcy! She won the wool cover giveaway from GrandmaGift11 on Etsy! Darcy, you have 48hrs from now to respond to the email :)

So sorry to you all for the late announcement. Baby "S" had a very difficult night last night so I'm just getting around to posting results now. I did go through the comments and delete any that were posted after the giveaway ended to make the drawing fair. Also, I am not using my own laptop at the moment (Baby "S" threw that on the floor so its at the computer doctor now awaiting a prognosis). Therefore, I took a screenshot of the random.org winner (#32) which I will post within the next day or so on here.

Congratulations again to Darcy! Don't forget we still have one giveaway going for an AI2 diaper that is pretty awesome!

Giveaway & Review: IttyBittyBums AI2 Diaper!!

Rating: A+

Review: The ittybittybums diaper is an AI2 style diaper. This basically means that its a cross between an AIO and a Pocket diaper. There is a cover but with a nice soft inside sewn in. A liner is placed on top of that and fastened on the baby. This diaper fits very well for a sized diaper. It is nice and roomy. The outside is a very cute print and the inside is very soft.

I especially like the liner. Although it stains easily, it is very absorbent and because it dries separately from the diaper it is ready for use again very quickly(rather than an AIO that is sewn in and takes much longer to dry).

I also like that this diaper has laundry tabs that are different from any I have seen before. Instead of folding the tabs over so they are in line with the back of the diaper, you fold them down and attach them to a common laundry tab several inches from the top of the diaper. These tabs work the best of any I have tried. You won't get a diaper chain involving this diaper!

My only gripe about this diaper is the sizing. Baby "S" is very chunky and a belly and side sleeper so I would prefer a higher rise with a little more leg room. I am not saying there is a low rise or small leg room by any means...just that for my chunky monkey I'd like a little more room. Despite that, this is still among the first diapers that we reach for during a change.

A word on service: her service is wonderful! She has no problem doing custom orders, which is how I would do it next time just to get a little extra room (although I believe that she may be taking only a certain number of custom orders each month so you might have to wait a bit unless you get your order in early!). She is always willing to work with you to create a diaper you and baby will love!

How to buy this diaper:

IttyBittyBums diapers are available for purchase here. These diapers run about $12-$18 depending on what you want. She also sells trainers, covers, and minky AI2 diapers in addition to accessories.

How to win this diaper:

IttyBittyBums is giving away a custom AI2 diaper! You choose size and give a few print options.

Mandatory Entry:

*don't forget your email address in each comment so I can contact you if you win! If you do not include an email address I will have to choose another winner!

Visit IttyBittyBums Website and comment below telling me one item that you would love to try.

Extra Entries:

1. Publicly follow this blog (1 extra entry)

2. Follow IttyBittyBums on Facebook (1 extra entry). Don’t forget to thank her for the giveaway!

3. Enter another giveaway I am hosting this week (2 extra entries for each giveaway you enter)

4. Tweet about this giveaway (2 extra entries per tweet). You may tweet every 3 hours for extra entries). Leave a link below to the tweet as I will check when a winner is chosen.

5. Post about this giveaway on your blog (2 extra entries per post). You may post twice per day.

6. Mention this giveaway with a link to it on your facebook status (2 extra entries per status update with this mention). You may update your status every 3 hours for extra entries. Leave a link below to the update as I will check when a winner is chosen.

I will verify all entries prior to posting a winner. Winner will be chosen on March 26^th at 9:00pm EST via random.org.

Zookies Cover Winner!!

We have a winner! Congratulations orangefukurou!!

Comment #229 was the winning comment:


Orangefukurou check your email! You have 48hours to respond!

Thank you to everyone who entered this giveaway. Don't forget that there is still a giveaway for a wool cover available, and look tomorrow afternoon for another great giveaway for an AI2 diaper!

Zookies Cover Giveaway Ends Tonight!

Zookies cover giveaway ends at 9pm EST TONIGHT!! Get your entries in for a chance to win!

Also, the Wool Cover by GrandmaGift11 ends March 21st and has low entries...get your entries in for that as well (entering for that will get you extra entries for the Zookies giveaway as well!)

Good luck! See you back here at 9pm tonight!

Giveaway & Review: Zookies Cover! *CLOSED*

Rating: A +

I recommend this cover to everyone

Review:

I was on the fence about this cover prior to trying it because it is about $15 and I generally don’t spend that much on my diapers or covers. When it arrived in the mail and I ripped the packaging open, I was first very impressed by how cute it was! Then I pulled it out and I couldn’t believe how soft it felt! My other covers all feel rather waxy on the outside. This diaper is nice and soft inside and out. It has nice soft fabric around the legs and the back. Gentle elastic is sewn in around the legs and in the back.

I chose to get this cover with Aplix closure as I far prefer that. The laundry tabs hold very well in the wash and the Aplix is holding up very well thus far with no fraying, pulling or curling. It does seem to take an extra hour to dry because of the soft cloth outside, but if you don’t wash your covers intending to use them in just an hour this won’t make any difference. It will still be dry and ready to use by the same afternoon.

This diaper has a nice high rise. It fits very well over my fitted diapers that have a high rise. I end up pulling my other covers and repositioning a ton of times in an attempt to get them to fit over the fitted diapers I have, but not this cover! I have no problems getting it to cover around the legs and up the back.

I ordered the diaper in a size Large so my daughter would be able to grow into it and use it for a longer time (her weight overlaps between the Medium and Large sizes right now). You should know that Baby “S” is also still chunky around the legs and trimming around the waist. This cover fits perfectly! She will be able to wear this one for a long time and yet it is not too big right now. The tabs are made to cross over to fit the smallest weight that it is made for and that is just perfect. I also have had no problems getting a great fit around the legs and waist as is a problem for many diapers and covers I try.

How to order this diaper:

Zookies has a website. Don’t forget to check out her Bargain Bin!

How to Win this diaper:

Zookies is giving away one diaper cover in the winner’s choice or size, print, and closure.

Mandatory Entry:

*don't forget your email address in each comment so I can contact you if you win! If you do not include an email address I will have to choose another winner!

Visit Zookies Website and comment below telling me one item that you would love to try.

Extra Entries:

1. Publicly follow this blog (1 extra entry)

2. Follow Zookies on Facebook (1 extra entry). Don’t forget to thank her for the giveaway!

3. Enter another giveaway I am hosting this week (2 extra entries for each giveaway you enter)

4. Tweet about this giveaway (2 extra entries per tweet). You may tweet every 3 hours for extra entries). Leave a link below to the tweet as I will check when a winner is chosen.

5. Post about this giveaway on your blog (2 extra entries per post). You may post twice per day.

6. Mention this giveaway with a link to it on your facebook status (2 extra entries per status update with this mention). You may update your status every 3 hours for extra entries. Leave a link below to the update as I will check when a winner is chosen.

I will verify all entries prior to posting a winner. Winner will be chosen on March 16^th at 9:00pm EST via random.org.

Under Cover Month Begins!!

Welcome to Under Cover Month! This month we will be discussing prefolds, fitteds and covers: the hidden gems of cloth diapering! These diapers seem to take a backseat to All-In-Ones and Pockets and thus are not as well-known.

The goal this week is to help you all to understand the value of these diapers and to convince you to give them a try. They are a fabulous addition to your stash and while you may not desire to have only prefolds and fitteds, you just may learn that they are wonderful for certain times in your cloth diapering journey. You just might be surprised at how much you like them!

This week I will also be hosting three giveaways:

1. A cover by Zookies

2. A wool cover by GrandmaGift11

3. An All-In-2 by Itty Bitty Bums

Welcome and Enjoy!

Upcoming Giveaways!

I have many upcoming events/giveaways in the works!

First, I'm working with Kissing Bunnies Cloth on a review/giveaway. It was originally planned to celebrate reaching my first goal of 50 followers, but my blog has been growing so fast that I have long since surpassed that goal. This may be to celebrate my second goal of 100 followers...we shall see!

Second, I will be participating in the Under Cover Event hosted by Cloth Diaper Addiction. During that event, I will be hosting at least three review/giveaways. Sponsors include: Zookies Diapers, Grandma Gift 11, and WoollyGoose. I'm hoping to add at least one other sponsor to the list as well. This event will run March 6-26 so stay tuned!

This Weeks Giveaways

Giveaways I've entered so far this week:

KaWaii Diaper from Empty Uterus. ends 1/24/11

Sleepy Wrap from Diary Of A Devil Dog Wife. not sure when this one ends

Bum Essentials AI2 Diaper from Bottom Of The Sixth. ends 1/26/11

Nursing Pads Giveaway!

Time is running out! Don't forget to enter:

Cloth Diaper Addiction is giving away 2 pairs of Envy Hyena nursing pads to one lucky reader! They are so cute and, according to Cloth Diaper Addiction, sooo soft! I would love the chance to try these out! Hurry on over to their blog to enter! Giveaway ends December 29th at 7pm EST. Good Luck to all!

Nursing Pads Giveaway!

Cloth Diaper Addiction is giving away 2 pairs of Envy Hyena nursing pads to one lucky reader! They are so cute and, according to Cloth Diaper Addiction, sooo soft! I would love the chance to try these out! Hurry on over to their blog to enter! Giveaway ends December 29th at 7pm EST. Good Luck to all!

Happy Howlidays Giveaway!

Rachel's Reviews and Giveaways is giving away Kong dog toys as a Happy Howlidays Event! Her post states that there will be a variety of toys in each size offered by Kong. Therefore, you can keep what you will use with your dog(s) and give away or donate the rest to a shelter! Hurry on over to enter. Giveaway ends 12/23/10

I Won A Diaper!

I am a huge fan of Cloth Diaper Addition and their 12 Days of Clothmas (see links on right of this post to connect to their blog). I have been entering throughout the entire event, and I won! I am Day #9 winner. I have won a snappi and a Little Muffin Bottoms Organic Cotton Cloth Diaper in red! I am beyond excited! I've never won anything before! I can't wait to get these in the mail, try them and review them for you!

If you haven't entered yet, head over to CDA to enter the rest of the giveaways! They have three left to enter. Day #10 closes tonight so hurry!

Day #10--GroVia Diaper and Rockin' Baby Sling
Day #11--Grab bag of Baby Legs and a Budget Bottoms Diaper
Day #12--Planet Wise Wet/Dry Bag, Grandma El's Diaper Rash Remedy, Lena Loves Dryer Balls, and a Northern Mom diaper!

Rockin' Green Giveaway!

I'm a huge Rockin' Green fan and I just found a giveaway! Ramblings is hosting a giveaway that ends 12/13 at midnight....head on over to enter. While you're there have a look around her blog for some good reads and great info!