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Before there was even a Dirty Diaper Laundry I was drooling over the SQUISHY wool goodness that is Sustainable Babyish.  I gazed at the gorgeous colors and stylish wool longies and knew I wanted them.  My first cloth diapered baby hadn’t even made it into this world.

One day on Twitter I saw that Sbish also had a One Size fitted that was very unique.  By then I was running DDL and buying diapers for reviews.  Erin was so kind and sent a coupon code because I tweeted about how BADLY I wanted to try the diapers but I didn’t have a lot of money to spend.  I ordered two Multi Snapless diapers and filmed my review.  That review, by the way, has the highest number of views out of all 90+ of my video reviews: 37,800!

Besides being my most viewed review, the Multi Snapless has a special place in my heart for being an awesome overnight fitted.  I recommend it quite often and it pairs great with a Sustainable Babyish Wool Soaker or even a standard PUL cover.

A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Erin of Sustainable Babyish while visiting a friend who lived in MA.  She is so so sweet and didn’t kick my friend and I out even though we stayed for about 20 hours and our kids started eating their food.  That should have been a hint that we had overstayed our welcome, that and the fact that between all of our kids we changed 6 diapers, many of them poopies!

Sustainable Babyish is also one of my awesome Sponsors, so I love them for that too!

I asked Erin if we could do a little giveaway for my 2 year “blogiversary” and she said yes!  Plus, use code DDL10 for 10% off orders through April.

One lucky DDL Reader will win a Multi-Snapless Starter Kit from Sloomb!

This includes 2 Multi Snapless fitteds, 1 OBF Doubler, and 1 Wool Knit Soaker.

I am simplifying all of my giveaways for this week.

Mandatory Entry:  Visit Sloomb.com and let me know why you love them so much!   Could be because you love the longies, their philosophy, their design, whatever!  No one word answers please!

Extra Entries:

(1 Entry) Do any of these: Follow @KimRosas on Twitter, follow @Sloomb on Twitter, “Like” Dirty Diaper Laundry on Facebook, “Like” Sustainable Babyish on Facebook.  Let me know that you did.  You can only do one, or do all.  Feel free to tell me which you did as well.

(1 Entry) Do any of these: Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Subscribe to my Monthly Newsletter, Subscribe to my blog by email, subscribe to the Sloomb newsletter.  Let me know you did at least one, but hopefully you will choose a few more ways to show you care!  Leave it as a comment.

(1 Entry) Tweet about this giveaway and reply to @KimRosas and @sloomb and link it. You can tweet one time a day until the contest ends.

The fine print: Open to US and Canadian Residents.   I use “and the winner is…” to randomly draw winners.  Giveaway is open until April 30.

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February 2011 Dirty Diaper Laundry Newsletter Issue #1 You are getting this email because you rock and signed up for my first ever newsletter!  So….. MUAH! Thank you!  I want to give you a big hug for being an awesome individual.  If you really love me, help a sister out by telling a friend about my newsletter and blog! As always, last month was a busy one at Dirty Diaper Laundry.  The newborn cloth diaper reviews were finally posted!  Now it is back to business as usual with a video cloth diaper review posting every Monday.  My new goal is to be a better blogger.  That means: as much quality content as I can produce while still raising my 2 kids and keeping house, being more present on Twitter and my Facebook Fanpage, and commenting on and reading more of my favorite blogs! Speaking of favorite blogs, have you seen these other cloth diaper friendly websites? The Cloth Diaper Report will be doing newborn cloth diaper reviews soon! All About Cloth Diapers has already posted a few newborn reviews, and even added to my own newborn chart! Congrats to Emi (TCDR) and Autumn (AACD) on their new baby boys! Also be sure to read The Eco Chic and KellyWels.com. Send this girl to BlogHer 2011!  I am looking for a few more sponsors to get me to San Diego! Next month you can look forward to video reviews of the new line hitting the States from Australia: itti bitti. Also to come: BrightStar Baby, GEN-Y Universal Cover, Tiny Tush Elite 1.1, Kawaii, and Mo Dia One Size. Have a review request? If you want me to review your diaper or are a reader and think you know a brand I should test please email me!  kdrosas@gmail.com.  I’ll do my best to get to it!  You will want to check back often because I have a very cool “stay dry” cloth diapers science experiment post coming up. Shhhhhh….big things are coming to make selecting the perfect cloth diaper even easier!  I am embarking on a HUGE project that will take a lot of time, but when it is done it is going to revolutionize finding the diaper that suits your tastes and needs. Featured Posts

Cloth Diapers Reviewed This Month Sweet Pea One Size Cover Baby Beehinds PUL Wrap Cover Happy Heiny’s One Size and Organic One Size Happy Hempy Fitted and Happy Heiny’s One Size Cover Newborn Size Cloth Diaper Comparison Chart and Video One Size Cloth Diapers on a Newborn Comparison Chart and Video Popular Articles this month: My Top Picks for Most Comfortable Cloth Diapers :  I give you my top 6 cloth diapers in terms of the comfort for the baby.  bumGenius! 4.0, Ragababe AIO, Babykicks 3g, Applecheeks, AMP Stay Dry AIO, and Green Acre Diapers (GAD) made the cut!...read more What’s New in the Cloth Diaper World? Lots of new products this month!  Thirsties Duo Fitted, Ragababe has new colors and prints, Softbums Omni released a new-sassy-print, and Bummis has a new cover- Super Lite- and an affordable Newborn Bundle to cover babies 5-9 pounds!…read more What else is in the pipeline for cloth diapers?!itti bitti is coming to the US!  Stay tuned for my video review of their D’lish and bitti tutto One Size as well as a giveaway of one of each!  Check it out this Monday! Want to Buy/Sell/Trade Cloth Diapers? Visit the Fluff Swappers page on Facebook and “like” them.  Then post away!  Tell them DDL sent you!  You are welcome for your new addiction Are you a Cloth Diaper Newbie?! Visit my “New to Cloth Diapers” Resource section for all of my most popular and informative posts to get you started. You can also find all of my archived video reviews on the “Cloth Diaper Video Review” page and watch over 80 videos.  Just click the image of the diaper to be taken to a video and written review. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|*View email in browser | *|END:IF|* Unsubscribe | Update your profile | Forward to a friend Copyright (C) *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|* All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|*

Need New Fluff? Use Code: DDL10 $10 off an order of $65 or more at Kelly’s Closet Excludes bG,Flip,Econobum,GroVia. Exp 3/4. (Affiliate link) “Like” DDL on Facebook Follow Me on Twitter Congrats to this month’s Giveaway Winners! Babykicks 3g: Shakeeta F. Sweet Pea OS Cover: Leann L. Baby Beehinds PUL Cover: Katie S. All winners were notified and have responded. Current Giveaways: Prince Lionheart WashPOD.  Ends Feb 11

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This review was written and performed by DDL contributor, Kristen.  Look for a coupon code and giveaway after the review!

I was given the opportunity to review the Rain or Shine Kids (RoSK) Sun Cover, which is an organic, lightweight cover that can be used in many situations to protect your baby (and you in some situations) from the sun’s harmful rays.  The RoSK sun cover claims to protect a UPF of 30+ but studies have shown that it can actually protect up to an UPF of 45+.

Sun protection for baby made easy in a 4 ounce single layer of breathable, organic cotton. UPF 30+ sun protection that will not wash out, the Sun Cover keeps baby comfortable by blocking harmful UV rays without adding warmth. Tie this airy lightweight cover on your babies stroller, infant carrier, or infant car seat and provide all day sun protection. Use with all your baby gear, visit the‘how to use‘ page for examples. All Sun Covers are a 4 ounce layer of white fabric with a choice of four edging colors. The perfect sun protection for babies during the hot weather.

When I got the RoSK Sun Cover, I was pretty happy to begin using it as I loathe putting sunscreen on my girls.  Not only do I hate slathering them with chemicals or super expensive all natural sunscreens but I also hate being left with either greasy or white hands depending on the type of sunscreen I used.  Also, I hate the way sunscreens smell.  The RoSK Sun Cover was an exciting idea for me because it meant that I could take the kids out walking and while they would be covered by the canopy of the stroller, their legs and feet are usually exposed to the sun…so with the RoSK Sun Cover, I was able to tie it onto the stroller to protect their legs and feet instead.

The cover itself is a lightweight, white fabric.  It is lined with an outer edge of color (mine was orange, which is always a bonus in my book).  It didn’t seem to make my girls any hotter, which is definitely a plus in the hotter months.  The sun cover was large enough that when I had my girls facing each other in their Kolcraft Contours Tandem Stroller, it covered both of their legs.  It tied on easily to all three of my strollers.  I can also be used to attach to yourself when you are wearing your baby to protect their arms and legs from the sun’s rays.  Likewise, you can also use it as a nursing cover and since it is really lightweight, it would be less likely to make baby all hot and sweaty…  The site also suggests using it on a infant carrier and you can use it as a lightweight blanket for baby to play on as well since it is easy to clean, water resistant and the UPF will not wash away over time.

Overall, I think this is a great product.  Neither of my kids got sun burned during our extensive walks when we used it and it never seemed to make them any hotter.  My 7 month old even seemed to enjoy having it there as something to play with.  I love the idea of having something cover and protect them from the harmful UV rays while we take walks and it’s an added bonus that it ties on.

Buy it: If you want to buy one, since it is the end of summer the price has been reduced on their site to $30 (from $38) and the coupon code SUN25 will give my readers 25% off any product at www.roskbaby.com – which brings the cost of a Sun Cover with shipping in the US to $27.71. Smokin’ deal for an organic cotton sun protective product!

RoSK is also giving one lucky DDL reader a RoSK Sun Cover!

Mandatory Entry:

(1 entry) “Like RoSK on Facebook and write something on their wall (like what is your fav product they sell) Then come back here saying you did.  Leave it as a comment.

For extra entries do any or all of the following.  Leave a comment for each you do.

(1 entry) Follow @KimRosas on twitter and tweet this giveaway. Please tweet, “@KimRosas is giving away a Rain or Shine Sun Cover.  http://c4wen.th8.us (9/7)”  Leave a comment with a link to your status.

You can tweet once a day for the duration of the contest. Leave a comment with your status for each tweet. 1 entry per day.

(1 entry) Subscribe to my blog via email through feedburner. Leave a comment.

(1 entry) Follow me through Google Friend Connect or via a reader. Leave a comment.

(1 entry) Grab my button and post it on your blog. Leave a comment.

(2 entries) Blog about this giveaway and link to it. Post a link in the comment.

(2 entries) Get Creative: Post about this giveaway on a messageboard or forum.Leave a comment with a link.

(1 Entry) “Like” Dirty Diaper Laundry on Facebook.  Leave a comment.

(1 Entry) Go to Dirty Diaper Laundry on Facebook and start a discussion or reply to a discussion.  Tell me what you did. Just leave your comment

Giveaway ends on September 7. Winner will be chosen using random.org. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours a new winner will be drawn. *Open to US and Canada*  Kristen received a free Cover for the purposes of this review.  All opinions are 100% genuine and her own.

Would you be interested in trying something from Bamboo Bums?  The first way would be to use the code DDL09 for 15% off through Dec 18th.

The second would be to:

Enter to win 25$ Bum Bucks to use on Bamboo Bum’s online store.

To enter, first go to Bamboo Bum’s website.  There is a wealth of information there about bamboo, cloth diapers, and so on.  Please look around and then come back with a comment telling me one fact about cloth diapers or bamboo.  This should be longer than “I learned bamboo is good.”

For extra entries:

Follow my twitter and tweet this giveaway. Please tweet, “Want some fluff?  Enter to win 25$ Bum Bucks from @BambooBums and @KimRosas. http://h22h8.th8.us #clothdiapers”

Leave a comment with a link to your status.  You can tweet every day until the giveaway ends for 1 extra entry PER DAY.

Follow @BambooBums on twitter.  Leave a comment.

Become a fan of Bamboo Bums on Facebook. Leave a comment.

Subscribe to my blog via email through feedburner. Leave a comment.

Follow me through Google Friend Connect or via a reader. Leave a comment.

Grab my button and post it on your blog. Leave a comment.

Blog about this giveaway. Post a link in the comment.

This giveaway is open to US Residents only.  Winner will be drawn using random.org.  Winner has 48 hours to get back to me after being contacted or a new winner will be drawn.  I was not paid for this review however the diaper sent for review was kept free of charge.

I was asked to review Crunchy Clean detergent for cloth diapers.  I have heard of Crunchy Clean, they are a leading brand recognized by many as a very cloth safe detergent.

From the website:

This cloth diaper detergent special blend of naturally occurring minerals, detergents, oxygen releasing agents that have proven to clean diapers in a safe way that does not harm your precious baby or your diapers. It does work to kill bacteria, and works great in any temperature wash and any type of machine. You can use it to soak your diapers to kill germs or get rid of stains as well as wash your diapers regularly.

No optical brighteners, fillers, dyes, or enzymes.
Great for military use!
Clean rinsing – an extra rinse isn’t necessary!
No soap to build up in your diapers.
HE compatible.
Great for all of your family’s clothing and diapers.

When I opened the package my first thought was how adorable the packaging was. Their logo of a sketched front loader washer is oh so cute. The bags are brown with the logo and are resealable. Since powder detergents tend to get clumpy, especially in my damp basement, this was perfect.

I set about washing my diapers as soon as I could to begin trying it out. I started out using Cherry Almond. After opening the bag I was greeted with a delicious sweet scent. That made me even more excited to try it. I have used a few other cloth diaper detergents which have worked great, and like one I have tried, Rockin’ Green, it smelled so awesome!
The two small bags I received also came with a wooden scoop. I used 2 scoops for my diapers, not heaping, level to the slant of the scoop. I do relatively an average size load of diapers, about 10-12.

When I took the diapers out of the washer they smelled nice and clean. My diapers didn’t smell like cherry almond much but clean is what matters. Other scented detergents never left my diapers smelling the same scent either, after rinsing and drying it just hasn’t happened. Keep in mind that this detergent is cloth diaper safe for a reason.

I used Crunchy Clean exclusively for about a month on my diapers. I also used it to wash my sheets because it smelled so great. Cherry Almond was my favorite scent. The other scent I had the opportunity to try was Lavender Vanilla. It smelled very strong out of the bag but again, after rinsing and drying there wasn’t a scent left on the diapers, they were just clean smelling. I never had any issues with repelling, which is awesome. It is always scary trying a new detergent when you have a routine that works for you. The first load you are waiting for a disaster, for wet sheets, for anything. None of those things happened.

I have been battling ammonia smell (the buildup of ammonia salts in the inserts from urine) in my microfiber for a long time. It has been worse than right now and it has been better. Unfortunately the only solution that has worked (and for a limited time) has been bleaching. It isn’t recommended for every wash, maybe once a month. I don’t even do it that much. Crunchy Clean didn’t cure my microfiber stink but no detergent has so far. I wasn’t expecting it too. Ammonia is a complex issue, probably the most complicated problem with cloth diapering.

As for the packaging, the re-sealable bag worked great.  My basement is very very damp.  While the powder seems to thicken up just a tad, it didn’t get super clumpy or hard like my boxes of detergent do.  I also am at fault for leaving it unsealed a couple of times!

The biggest benefit of using Crunchy Clean is that it is made with cloth diapers in mind. There should be no residue. Now that modern cloth diapers have modern materials like PUL, elastic, velcro, and man made fabrics, it is no longer acceptable to use a wet pail filled with bleach. That worked for flats and prefolds, but will ruin your PUL and elastic. We need modern cloth diaper detergent as well!  Crunchy Clean has even come out with a Hard Water Detergent.  She also has sprinkles for your stinky diaper pail (which are awesome, I was sent some to try as well) and linen spray.  Mmm… lovely!

You can also save 15% on your entire order at CrunchyClean.com with the coupon code DirtyDiaperLaundry. Pretty cool!

To enter first:

I was not paid to perform this review however the samples sent to me were free of charge.