After attending a BWI (Babywearing International Meeting) and seeing a beautiful and comfortable Wrap Conversion (a wrap-long piece of woven fabric- cut and sewn together to make a Mei Tai) I knew I had to have one.  It seemed like it would solve some problems with comfort for longer time periods.  If you get a Wrap Conversion and keep the wrap straps then you have a wonderful hybrid- the ease of a Soft Structure Carrier (like the Ergo/Boba) and the comfortable and adjustability in the straps of a wrap. One of the other reasons I wanted a Wrap Conversion Mei Tai (WCMT) was so that I could get a higher back carry.  I love back carries and they are more convenient for many occasions, but Everett hated being so low on my back and getting the view of the color shirt I was wearing.  I would attempt a high back [...]

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Twitter parties are a fun way to learn more about a topic, win prizes, or just chat with other like minded people in a public forum.  I participate in Twitter Parties often, at least once a week.  Twitter parties have been around for a few years but it can still be confusing for a newbie. The video above shows you exactly how to log in to Tweetgrid.com and get started.  There are a lot of other tutorials floating around so I will save you the text.  You’ll want to watch the video full screen in order to see the text and get the full effect. I hope this will get you all initiated in order to join the #GivingHOPE party happening tonight at 9 PM EST.  See you there for fun, prizes, and to learn more about Giving Diapers, Giving Hope.

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Starting January 25 the Giving Diapers, Giving Hope Fundraiser will be open for entries.  The contest will run until February 14 at midnight.  This a Facebook only giveaway that is being hosting within my Fanpage.  As a reminder, GDGH is a wonderful foundation that lends cloth diapers to families in need for the cost of shipping.  They rely on cloth diaper donations and financial contributions to make it all happen.  This fundraiser will provide the majority of their funds for the entire year so we had to make it HUGE! There are more than $1,700 dollars worth of prizes being given away!  Please join me in thanking all of the sponsors by “liking” their pages.  To enter the giveaway it couldn’t be more simple!  Go to the Tab on my Fanpage or visit the direct link.  Like the pages listed in the Rafflecopter Form.  It is not mandatory to like [...]

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The Mabu Baby Eco-Diaper System is a cloth diaper that was recntly introduced.  It has been called the “Wal-mart” diaper since it is currently carried in select locations. While big box stores have carried familiar brands online most have not carried them in the actual store. The Mabu Baby diapers come in kits with 2 Shells and 2 snap in liners, 2 washable pads, 2 disposable pads, and 5 disposable liners. These can be used as hybrid diapers or an All-in-Two. The idea of Wal-Marts carrying cloth diapers is both frightening and exciting. On one hand you are exposing cloth diapers to a new and huge audience. On the other hand you start introducing cloth diapers to the “big business” world which could pose an economic threat to the many WAHM owned retail stores and diaper brands. As always DDL is here to provide an objective review and show you how [...]

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Because every other blog that has reviewed the new Onya Carrier has already come up with a clever way to incorporate the brand name into a funny title I decided to keep it simple.  Considering every time I hear the name I then say “All up on-ya” in a male, sexy, deep voice I know how tempting it can be! I first encountered the Onya at the ABC Kids Expo this past year.  I’ve used a lot of soft structure carriers over the past 3+ years and the SSC is definitely my favorite carrier style.  When I attended the Expo I had my son Everett, who at the time he was 10 months old, so I was planning on babywearing him frequently.  The Onya was one of the carriers I wanted to test out while there. Before I even go into details about the carrier itself I have to tell [...]

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I was just recently introduced to the Incredibum brand.  Their diaper offers bamboo soakr pads, many snap options on the waist, and a 3 step rise adjustment system.  I have a video and review of the diaper already up. This diaper has turned into a nice alternative to fitteds and covers to suit our overnight diapering needs. Incredibum has offered to let one lucky DDL reader in on the fun as well by sponsoring a giveaway!  Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below.  Open to US and Canada and ends 2/3. // a Rafflecopter giveaway You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway.

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Inspired by this photo and knowing it was just BEGGING to be captioned I posted it to my Facebook Page and asked my readers what it should say. There were lots of funny ones, some cloth related and some not. This caption posted by Keisha Wilcox seemed to capture the image well and it was hilarious. Keisha- hit me up! I think this deserves a FREE DIAPER! We have fun like this all the time on my Facbook Page, have you “liked” Dirty DiaperLaundry yet?!

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Fact: There are no public assistance programs in the United States that provide or subsidize diapers for low income families. Fact: It can cost as much as 100$ or more a month to diaper a baby adequately with disposable diapers. Fact:  Some families cannot take their children to daycare when funds are low because they don’t have enough diapers to provide. Fact:  Some families go longer between changes to stretch their diapers and their money.  Fewer have also reused disposable diapers by drying them out or scraping out the solid waste. Diapers are a necessity for the majority of parents in the modern world.  Aid agencies can often help families in need with food, clothing, and housing but diapers aren’t part of the package.  Larger cities do have diaper banks and there are many rescue missions and food banks that do what they can but what about the families without [...]

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The Incredibum brand of diapers was a new one to me. That might be because it was only released in October 2011. The Incredibum is what I consider a “snap-in-one” meaning it is a one time use diaper but instead of it being an All-in-One with layers attached, the layers snap in and are customizable. The soaker pads are made from bamboo with cotton and a small bit of polyester. You can find my review below and watch my video demonstration above. Ease of Use ✩✩ The Incredibum is not the most complicated diaper I have ever used but it does have a number of size adjustments on the rise, ways to adjust the soaker, and many snaps per tab that give it a pretty high learning curve. There are 4 snaps per tab, but you don’t have to snap them all. In some cases you might not have to [...]

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I’ve heard many of my readers sing the praises of Jack Be Natural- an online cloth diaper retailer based in Charlotte, NC.  I’m already a fan since they are based out of my college town!   I’ve seen their website transform from a functional webstore to a gorgeous, well designed, easy to navigate shop with a lot of choices for parents who cloth diaper or want to find more natural products.  I love seeing the growth in the industry and seeing this store mature has been very exciting and I’m happy for the Jack Be Natural family! After browsing their store I was able to find quite a few items that are personal favorites. Bamboobies Nursing Pads bumGenius Elemental AIO GoGreen Champ 2.0 Boba 3g in Kangaroo Print  (I have this print and LOVE it, and the carrier) And while you might not be able to buy a Boba if [...]

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