Posted on 12 May 2011.
This was too good of a deal not to share! Enjoy 15% off TODAY ONLY from Kelly’s Closet and get some yummy fluffy goodness! Oh, don’t know what to get? Try my Cloth Diaper Finder. You might find a new diaper you need and it might be sold at KC! Congrats on 15,000 Facebook Fans!
psst…. my links are affiliates so if you do go shopping and use them I will make a small percentage, so thanks!
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Posted on 28 March 2011.
Rumparooz keep coming out with new products! I can hardly keep up, and they have more on the horizon. Known for their popular One Size G2 Pocket Diapers and tiny Lil’ Joeys Newborn diapers, they have released a One Size and Newborn Cover as well. Like their other diapers this comes with the option of Snaps or Velcro. I reviewed the one size cover.
Ease of Use ✩✩✩✩ I chose the aplix version since putting a fitted on, then a cover, already takes more time than a pocket or all-in-one diaper. I wanted to save myself some time. If you choose the snaps it will take a little bit longer to put on the baby. Keep in mind you have 2 things to put on. To size the diaper it is very easy, there are 3 snaps across and 3 rise snap settings. You won’t need to do this very often at all.
Bang for the Buck ✩✩✩ The Newborn version (4-12 pounds) is 10.00 and the One Size cost 14.00. I think this price is pretty fair, though higher than many well known covers in the same category. RaR use TPU and vibrant, brand specific prints that many are willing to pay a premium price for.
Performance ✩✩✩✩ I used these primarily overnight and had no leaks with them at all. This is partially because I use great, absorbent fitteds with them. The cover has nice double leg gussets to hold in all that icky runny newborn poop. I did have an incident with a trifolded flat and a gigantic newborn poop that defied the gussets and I was shocked. I think much of this was related to the user (me) not getting it on properly!
Fit ✩✩✩ For my 17 pounder the cover fits him on the medium (2 snaps exposed) rise snap. For whatever reason I always find this setting on the RaR to fit strangely on my kids. The aplix strip did rub my son’s stomach once so I have been extra careful with how I put it on him ever since. Snaps would obviously not cause this issue.
Overall: I wanted to fall in love with this cover because I was not in love with the G2. I wanted to love it because it would give me the chance to play with those fun prints. I don’t hate it, but it wasn’t love. I know many of you are RaR fans and I am a little jealous. They definitely worked for our purposes though. I just don’t think it fit my son as comfortably as I wanted it to. I might have liked the snaps version more since the thick aplic made the cover “bubble” up the way it was sewn.
Where to buy: Check out my affiliate, Kelly’s Closet, for the Newborn and One Size Cover. Free shipping over 49!
I purchased this cover for the review myself using affiliate credits from Granola Babies. The people want what they want and I am happy to oblige when I can.
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Posted on 24 March 2011.
The highly anticipated cloth diapers from Australia are now in stock at Kelly’s Closet!
You will fall in love with the vibrant colors and limited edition prints. If you haven’t already, check out my Snap-in-One and All-in-One review and my One Size Tutto review.
Links to Kelly’s Closet are affiliate links, if you purchase through them I will receive a small percentage, so thanks!
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Posted on 24 February 2011.
Welcome to my next installment in my Introduction to Cloth Diaper Series. This week I am tackling Sleeve Cloth Diapers. Never heard the term before?
A “Sleeve” cloth diaper is basically a pocket diaper but with an opening at the front and back of the diaper. In the best situation this means the insert should agitate out during the wash cycle.
According to my definition of a pocket diaper in my last installment a “sleeve” diaper is a pocket, however I felt it deserved its own segment (the tongue style will also get a stand alone post)
The most popular sleeve diaper is probably the Smartipants, which I reviewed here. Another example would be the Thirsties Duo Diaper, which I have also reviewed. Both are seen in my video demonstration.
What is wonderful about sleeve cloth diapers is that you get all of the benefits of a pocket (inserts are removed and get cleaner than an AIO, dry times typically fast, inexpensive, customizable absorbency) but without the drawback of having to remove the insert before washing. Like a pocket, you will still have to stuff it with the insert again before use.
The average pocket diaper is 17.95, a Smartipants will run you 14.95 and a Thirsties Duo Diaper is 18.50. Other sleeve diapers will remain in that range, whereas an AIO can cost closer to 20-25 depending on the brand.
Sleeve diapers make great diaper bag diapers because while out you can skip un-stuffing the pocket before placing it in your wet bag, or worse, after it has been in your wet bag for a few hours and it has “ripened” up a bit.
Sleeve diapers are perfect if you don’t mind the laundry side of cloth diapers (stuffing) but prefer not to touch the dirty inserts. They are usually trim, are economical, and come in a few brands and varieties to suit most consumers’ tastes. It’s like an All-in-One and Pocket had a hybrid baby, not to be confused with hybrid diapers-that is another installment!
Smartipants are only sold through their website (they stopped selling in retail outlets a few months ago as best I can tell). You can find Thirsties Duo Diaper at my affiliate Kelly’s Closet and many other cloth diaper stores!
Any questions on sleeve diapers, or other cloth diaper inquiries, leave a comment. Also, if you have a topic you want to be covered in the series let me know!
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Posted on 25 November 2010.
Out of a personal quest to find a good deal on quality wipes, I have been perusing some sales. Here are a few you might be interested in:
(affiliate link) is having an amazing Bzzzzz Day Sale!
First 10 orders of the day receive a bumGenius 4.0
One-Size Cloth Diaper with inserts
Orders 11-70 of the day receive a FREE item
(Item disclosed in our next email)
Orders 71-89 Receive a FREE Kiwi Pie One-Size Fitted Diaper – $24.95
retail value (if item isn’t available KC reserves the right to substitute)
Orders 90-100 Will receive a FREE one-size diaper – value of $18.95
or more
They will disclose more on Thanksgiving Evening so make sure you are signed up for their newsletter and are a fan of Diapershops on Facebook.
Oh and guess what? Diaper Shops will be the exclusive carrier of hook and loop Fuzzibunz! BIG NEWS!
(who always have free shipping in the US on most items, love that) have all their sales posted here.
STACKABLE FREEBIES!! Place an order and you will automatically receive these freebies based on your order total while supplies last. Order MUST total the amount AFTER any discounts are applied or you will NOT qualify for FREEBIES.
ORDER TOTAL $19+ – FREE pair of Babylegs. MMB picks print/color, but please say boy/girl/GN and we will do our best to acommodate.
ORDER TOTAL $55+ – FREE Wahmies Regular Wetbag PLUS the FREE pair of Babylegs. MMB picks print/color, but please say boy/girl/GN and we will do our best to acommodate.
ORDER TOTAL $130+ – FREE Aden + Anais Swaddle Blanket (single wrap) PLUS the Wahmies Regular Wetbag PLUS the pair of Babylegs. MMB picks print/color, but please say boy/girl/GN and we will do our best to acommodate.
ORDER TOTAL $275+ – FREE Sakura Bloom Baby Sling PLUS the Aden + Anais Swaddle Blanket (single wrap) PLUS the Wahmies Regular Wetbag PLUS the pair of Babylegs.
These sale codes will be active from Thursday, 11/25, 12am Eastern to Monday, 11/29, 11:59pm Eastern.
From 12am – 8am, use code 122825 for 25% off your order.
From 8:01am to 4pm, use code 82420 for 20% off your order.
From 4:01pm to 11:59pm, use code 421215 for 15% off your order.
Early Birds will get the worm every day for 5 days! But still great deals to be had all day!
Shipping will remain the same deal, FREE for US orders over $35AFTER the discounts are applied. International orders, please inquire about shipping prior to ordering.
All orders will receive some sort of sample, freebie or gift! The more you spend the better it will be!
From 8am until 10am MST only – take 40% off the entire store!
On Black Friday only! When you spend $100 or more – you will receive a FREE LolliDoo™ eco-pocket™ with FLAIR! Make sure to click on this link to add your free Flair to your shopping cart.
Take 25% off all LolliDoo™ Overnight diapers including Overnight Recycled Outties™.
All sales start at 12:01 PST on November 26th and end at midnight PST unless otherwise indicated. No coupon codes are necessary. Happy shopping!
(affiliate link)
This is the time to save! Get free shipping on all orders of $25 or more when you buy cloth diapers or accessories, and spend $75 or more to receive an Accessory Gift Pack worth $28.95 for FREE!
Buy a Mini Shower for just $36.95 or a Mini Shower Accessory Packfor only $50!
bumGenius! special – buy 5 get 1 FREE!
FuzziBunz Perfect Size Diapers $14.95
FuzziBunz One Size Diapers $16.95
Earn Double Reward Points towards FREE DIAPERS at Diaper Junction. Your points tally up for every dollar you spend! Whereas typically you get (1) point for every dollar spent, for four days you’ll get TWO POINTS for every dollar spent! Once earned, you may redeem your points for Stash Cash; your purchases can quickly turn to FREE DIAPERS or any other cloth diapering products.
Make sure you follow us on Twitter and Facebook all Thanksgiving weekend for Surprise Savings and Giveaway! You never know what amazing deals we’ll have for you!
Black Friday – Cyber Monday:
15% off Nifty Nappy items
5% off Lollidoo items
10% off *Most* everything else (exclusions apply)
Black Friday – Tuesday:
Free Shipping with code BFRIDAY2010
ORDERS OVER $65 PLACED ON FRIDAY GET A $10 SLOOMB GIFTCARD TO USE ON A FUTURE PURCHASE!
SHIPPING INFO FOR THIS WEEK:
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Rockin’ Green’s limited edition holiday scent SUGAR RAY PLUM will be available!
FRIDAY ONLY Classic Rock is just $10 and Hard Rock is $12 (when you use the code “BLACK20″) Available at 12AM
FRIDAY ONLY All GroVia orders placed Friday are entered in a drawing for a free GroVia shell- announced Saturday via FB & Twitter. GroVia is included in the “BLACK20″ discount from 12AM Friday – 12AM Saturday.
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KNITS ARE ON THE WAY-YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS THIS!
LONGIES $48* REGULARLY $64!
COVERS $31* REGULARLY $42!
*use code “BLACK20″ to get this deal! Check out photos of Squash & Mocha here! Limited numbers available for the promo.
you know how great these are – don’t miss this chance to stock up!
And if you place an order, fill out a referral form and we both get a special discount!
(affiliate link)
10% off all Stocking Stuffer Bundles
25% off Babysoy one piece snap suit
10% off Clementine Art Bundle
25% off Rumparooz and Little Joey
Amazing Diaper Bundle Savings
Free Tatty Bumpkin Hanger with Kicky Pants Purchase
FREE SHIPPING! enter “shipfree” at checkout!
Good Nov 26-29 while supplies last
ALL DAY: EVERY Order over $75 receives a FREE pair of bumGenius BabyLegs!
(While supplies last! Hey, we have a lot, but may run out!)
For cloth diapers below, please specify your preferred size and boy/girl at checkout in case you’re a lucky winner! Thanks!
PLUS, any order over $150 on 11/26/10 is entered to win one gift set including: 1 bumGenius Artist Series, 1 FuzziBunz Tote Bag, 1 18 oz. Klean Kanteen, 1 Hobby Horse, 1 Mini Moby Wrap, 1 bumGenius BabyLegs, 1 Mimi the Sardine Backpack, and 1 Love you Forever CD. The winner will be randomly drawn on Saturday, November 28th. Total retail value $157.20!
*****At noon, EST, we will be putting our remaining bumGenius V3.0s on sale for only $9.95 each!!! They will go fast!!!*****
All Green Friday sale items can be found here (10% – 50% off):http://www.jilliansdrawers.com/products/whatsnew/Green-Friday
25% off Everything! Code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout!
This year, our sale will start at 12:00am EST.
Use code “BLACKFRIDAY” to receive:
20% off EVERYTHING in our store from 12:00am – 2:00am.
15% off from 2:01am – 12:00pm.
10% off from 12:01pm on Friday through 11:59pm on Sunday.
But wait, there’s more!! Read on for details!!
FREEBIES!!
ALL orders will receive a freebie of their choice. Note: In order to receive your freebie, you MUST type which freebie you’d like into the notes section at checkout.
| Order Total (after discount) | FREEBIE |
| $1 – $9.99 |
1 SMJAE wipe (link) |
| $10 – $19.99 |
Minisax by Envirosax (link) OR My Little Legs Leg Warmers (link) |
| $20 – $39.99 |
Envirosax Reusable Bag (link) OR CJ’s BUTTer – Small Stick (link) |
| $40 – $64,99 |
Kawaii Diaper (link) OR Amber Teething Necklace (link) |
| $75+ |
Flip (link) or Thirsties (link) Diaper Cover OR Satin Diaper Bag (link) |
You may choose a freebie from your purchase category or a lower category. You may specify color or style preference and we will do our best to send your top choice.
GIVEAWAYS
Each order also qualifies for an entry into one of our giveaways!! To enter, you must type in which giveaway you’d like to enter in the notes section at checkout!
Each order of $24.99 or less may enter to win:
*A $20 gift card to our store
OR
*One of 2 SoftBums Echo Shells (link) with SNAPS closure!!
Each order of $25 or more may enter to win:
*One of 2 $30 gift cards to our store
OR
*A Loveybag Diaper Bag (link) by Loveybums!
All FREEBIES are offered while supplies last! While we have a large stock, it is best to place your order early! 
Enjoy time with your family, great food, and fantastic shopping deals!!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Please note: Details of sale are subject to change depending on availability. If you decide to return an item from your order causing you to drop down to a lower “freebie” category, you will be asked to return your free item. Buy 5, get 1 free diaper deals are excluded from this sale. Please place those orders separately!
Cotton Babies Black Friday deals are cloth diaper grab bags with guaranteed savings of 30-35% over regular retail prices. We can’t disclose brands, but we can guarantee a really good deal. These limited availability offers end Sunday at midnight or while supplies last. Please shop early to guarantee your deal.
Five fun cloth diaper grab bags at amazing prices.
Starting at only $9.95 .Guaranteed savings of 30-35%. No limit. While supplies last.
MilkDaze Camis are 60% off – only $11.60!
P.S. Cyber-Monday has a whole new set of offers that will go live on Monday at 12:01am.
BLACK FRIDAY DOOR BUSTERS – FRIDAY ONLY!
The first 20 people to make a purchase of $20 or more in the store will receive a free goody bag full of fun stuff! This promotion is IN STORE only.
We will be giving away prizes during every 2 hour block from 10 am – 8 pm. To qualify to be in the drawing, you must make a purchase in the store OR online during the time period that is for the prize you want. All purchases must be $20 or more to qualify. The prizes are:
10 am – 12 pm: Earth Mama Angel Baby Shampoo/Body Wash and Lotion
12 pm – 2 pm: Mimi the Sardine Organic Cotton Bib
2 pm – 4 pm: Haba Rattling Figure
4 pm – 6 pm: Monkey Doodlez Swim Diaper
6 pm – 8 pm: Teething Bling Pendant
And orders over $20 ALL DAY will be entered into a drawing for a Baby Hawk Mei Tei Baby Carrier!!
DIAPER SALES!
Here is the list of everything DIAPER related that is on sale this weekend!
Rockin’ Green Soap – A LIMITED Edition Holiday Scent – Sugar Ray Plum will be available for $10 (Classic Rock) and $12 (Hard Rock) on Friday, and it will be while supplies last! I have a limited amount and it will go FAST!
FuzziBunz Perfect Size Diapers – Certain colors of Smalls and Mediums will be $10.95!!! This is a fantastic price!! Also, the colors not $10.95 will still be on sale for $14.95. This is the last weekend for the $14.95 price as well!
bumGenius – Buy 5 Get one Free 4.0s (solid colors only) or 3.0 All in Ones (S, M and L only). Online orders, please use code BUY5GET1 for the 4.0s and BUY5GET1AIO for the All in Ones.
Happy Heinys One Size Diapers – Solid Colors only will be 10 % off!
GroVia – Shell Sets, Shells, Soaker Pads and Boosters are 10% off!
Monkey Doodlez – Monkey Doodlez All in Ones are 15% off!
Rump a rooz – One Size Diapers are 10% off!
Swaddlebees – Original Side Snap Diapers are 10% off!
EVERYTHING ELSE!
Everything NOT diaper related, will be 15% off!! This includes swaddling blankets, glass bottles, toys, teething, breastfeeding supplies, clothing, Earth Mama Angel Baby products, Moby Wraps and Baby Hawks. Ergo is excluded from this offer.
This is going to be so much fun! Come out and see us! Sale prices are not valid on any previous purchases. Prices are only good November 26, 2010 – November 29, 2010.
Starts Friday Morning, 12:01 AM Eastern Time
Below are our sales and specials we are running, with dates, times and all included “free gifts”. I do reserve the right to add more as go through the weekend, if we run out of things below.
Don’t forget the buy 5/get one free on:
Bumgenius 4.0 one size pockets
On our facebook page, we will have a few surprise giveaways, if you wish to follow us for a chance, click here:
http://www.facebook.com/shopAbbysLane?created
Newsletter members, use your discount code for an extra 5% off (excludes Ergo Baby Carrier Products). Not on our email list? Shoot me a line at AbbysLane@aol.com to get signed up~
Automatic Markdowns, add 5% to these numbers with your member coupon code (final number in parentheses)
no rainchecks, sale pricing not valid on previous orders
-Rumparooz and Lil Joeys 10% (15%) off Friday through Monday at midnight
-GroVia 20% (25%) off Friday ONLY
-Bummis products 10% (15%) off Friday-Monday
-Gen-Y covers, select covers 10% (15%) off through the end of December
-Planet Wise 10% (15%) off Friday-Monday
-Rockin Green Detergent, full bags 5% (10%) off (yes, including the new secret scent!) Friday-Monday
-AppleCheeks 45% (50%) until gone
-Fuzzi Bunz perfect size diapers, all sizes $11.52 ($10.95 with discount code) Friday-Monday
-Pedipeds 5% (10%) Friday-Monday
-Moby Wraps 10% (15%) Friday-Monday
-Little Beetle 5% (10%) Friday-Monday
-BottomBumpers 10% (15%) Friday-Monday
-Fuzzi Bunz One Size Pockets individuals 5% (10%) Friday-Monday
-One Size Happy Heiny Pockets 10% (15%) Friday-Monday
-SoftBums SHELLS ONLY 5% (10%) Friday-Monday
Here are the deals for Black Friday, these deals are in addition to the 10% off and are valid for Black Friday Only, (please note all discounts will appear once items are placed in your shopping cart):
10% off all Bottombumpers
5% off all Bummis
10% off Baby Bear and Wooltopia Dryer Balls
10% off Applecheeks
5% off FuzziBunz OS
5% off Happy Heinys Organic and Covers
10% off Knickernappies OS
5% off all LuSa Organics Products
5% off Planetwise
10% off Rocky Mountain Diapers
5% off all Thirsties
5% off all Tiny Tush (excludes OS)
10% off Under the Nile
Plus all orders over $50 will receive 2 packets of RLR!
All orders placed on Black Friday $50-100 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift certificate!
All orders placed on Black Friday $100 and up will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate!
All orders no matter the size placed on Black Friday will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate!
Happy Shopping! Plus remember most items will qualify for free shipping, excludes detergent!
In addition to the sales in this section, we’re offering these too! Please note that there’s always the chance we may run out of our free gifts, but we’ll throw in something of equal value if we do.Discount code MUST be used to receive gift. Please keep in mind we cannot edit or cancel an order today once placed – no exceptions. We’re working with PST time zone.
Use coupon when ordering but do not add the gift to your cart. We will add it when we see the coupon was used.
Until 6AM, orders over $35 receive a free Under the Nile Onesie using code FREEUTN
From 6am – 10am, orders over $99 receive a free Klean Kanteen 12oz Sport Cap using code FREEKK
From 10am – 1pm, order over $20 receive a free Badger Lip Balm (great stocking item!) using code FREELIP
From 1pm – 5pm, orders over $200 receive a free $15 gift certificate to Granola Babies using code FREEGC
From 5pm – 8pm, orders over $45 receive a free FuzziBunz Pocket Diaper with code FREEFB
From 8pm – 12am (Saturday), orders over $35 receive a free Naturally Luxe Wool Soap with code FREELUXE
Valid from 12am Friday to 12am Saturday. Can’t be combined with other offers or Granola Dollars. All sales in this section are final. Due to the nature of the sale, we cannot cancel or edit an order once it’s placed, sorry!
You might also be interested in knowing these:
Black Friday
(11/26/10)
5am-8am ~ 40% OFF
8am-11am ~ 30% OFF
11am-2pm ~ 20% OFF
2pm Friday – Midnight Monday ~ 10% OFF
You’ll find our best deals ever during our Black Friday through Cyber Monday Sale! The items on this page are 50% off during this fantastic sale! Discount applies to in-stock inventory only – so shop now while they last! Use coupon code BLACK50 to save 50% on the items listed here. Please check back daily as we will be adding additional deals all weekend long!
25% Baby Items on Amazon
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Posted on 25 September 2010.
So you have decided to use cloth diapers. Awesome! Now you are wondering what you do with the dirty diapers? Disposable diapers go in a diaper pail or trash can. Where can you put your dirty diapers until wash day where they won’t stink up the joint?
Most families choose between 2 options: A traditional Diaper Pail or a Hanging Wet Bag. In either case, you will need a PUL (waterproof material, same used for most cloth diaper covers and shells) lined bag of some sort to either put in your pail, or to hang in the nursery to place your dirty diapers in. There are certainly other options, and I will list those at the end as well. Full disclosure: the links provided are affiliate links.
Diaper Pail:
If you have ever walked inside of a Target and shopped for baby stuff you have seen the aisle of large boxes containing a variety of different diaper pails. The most famous being the “Diaper Genie.” Unfortunately, most pails designed for disposable diapers are simply not cut out for cloth diapers. Pails that have turning lids like the Diaper Genie don’t have room enough in their openings for many cloth diapers to fit through. Other brands, like the Diaper Dekor (which I use) can be modified to accommodate cloth diapers and an elastic edged reusable pail liner.
Diaper Dekor Plus Diaper Disposal System
There are also cloth diaper pails which have locking lids. I have not personally used one since I prefer the convenience of a step can. Some of these pails use mesh bags to hold the dirty diapers. The good news is that the mesh allows the diapers to breathe which can prevent odors. The bad news is that the wet and soiled diapers could get the pail itself dirty. You would have to wash the pail more often than if using a PUL pail liner. Locking lids are great for curious little ones. Since most people do not keep wet pails (pails with water and bleach to soak diapers between washes) at least there isn’t a worry about drowning.
Bambino Mio Dirty Nappy Cloth Diaper Bucket & Lid
A third pail option isn’t technically a pail at all. Plastic or Metal step lid trash cans can work as a pail also. You will just want to check the sizing and make sure a pail liner will work. Many of these trash cans are too big or too small. I found a hard time locating one to fit a pail liner when I shopped for one, so I bought my Dekor.
With a pail you have the option of using an elastic edged pail liner, which functions like a trash bag, but that you wash over and over with your dirty diapers. Many major brands make their own version. Wahmies has a popular model which also has an elastic loop that you can use to hang it from a door knob if you choose.
Wet Bags:
Hanging Wet Bags come in a large variety of options. There are long skinny bags, short wide bags, zippering bags, drawstring bags, colorful print bags, plain solid colored bags, and so on. These bags also come in a variety of sizes.
The best hanging wet bag is going to have an unsnappable handle. These can be looped around anything sturdy enough and closed. If you have bars on your changing table this is a good place to put one, other than a door knob. Or, you can opt for a bag made to go on a door knob like the Knickernappies.
Knickernappies Doorknob Diaper Pail
Another cool option out there is the wet/dry bag. This bag has a front pocket that can be used for clean diapers, and the main pocket is lined with PUL for dirty diapers. I usually recommend this bag for daycare families. They can send the bag with clean diapers and have it returned with dirty ones, all in one shot.
Planet Wise Wet/Dry Diaper Bag
You don’t HAVE to put a wet bag in your nursery. There is the option to hang a wet bag in your bathroom. Since you will at some point likely be spraying down dirty diapers, this is a convenient place to put them, especially if your bathroom is far away from the baby’s room. Some people also hang them in their laundry area.
If you are in the market for a MASSIVE bag because you either have more than one child, like to go a while before doing laundry, or will be going on a long trip, then you need the Bummis Fabulous Wet Bag. I use this one every time I go on vacation! It can be hung on a door knob or used as a pail liner. It can hold enough diapers for 4-5 days worth of dirties.
Bummis Fabulous Wet Bag (Large)
(All of the wet bags I mentioned can also be purchased at my affiliate, Kelly’s Closet, if you would like to support my blog!)
Diaper Pails:
Pros:
Can contain Odors
Some are lockable
Those with step lids are hands free and easy to use.
Cons:
Take up more space
Might be hard to find one that works with a pail liner
If they don’t lock, toddlers can explore them and add/subtract items
Eyesores in the nursery
Hanging Wet Bags:
Pros:
Take up less space
Can be placed on door knobs, changing table, etc.
Inexpensive
Choice of cute patterns
Choice of various sizes to suit your needs
Cons:
Zippering/ Unzippering can be a pain
Drawstring bags might not close all the way
Might not be as smell proof as a pail
Other Options:
There are also other options for storing dirty diapers. Many of them cost little to no money.
Washer:
Some families wash so often that they go ahead and throw the dirty diaper directly in the washer. Once they have a load they start it up. There is no middle man and no cost to this method. If you have basement laundry then this is probably not a great option, unless you are trying to tone your legs!
Hamper:
You could also put the diapers in a hamper, which will more than likely be stored in your laundry room. The obvious issue here is getting the hamper dirty. You may or may not care.
Utility Sink:
Same concept as the washer. You can use a utility sink to rinse off diapers and leave them there until wash day.
Plastic Bags:
Not the ideal option, however those grocery bags many people use as trash can liners can also be used as travel wet bags in a pinch.
Pail with no liner:
Some bucket type pails can be used with no pail liner. You will likely end up washing the pail often, or ignoring the mess the diapers are leaving. This method requires you to take the pail with you to the washer and dump your diapers in.
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Posted on 23 August 2010.
Kelly’s Closet provided a Gro Via Hybrid for me to make a comparison video for their blog. But I still wanted write my review and compare the function of the Gro Via to the Gro Baby. The Gro Baby inspired me to begin doing video reviews. Since that first video I have done 61 others! So thanks Kelly’s Closet for the chance to review the Gro Via AI2.
Ease of Use ★★★★ I do find switching the inserts out for a new one to be fairly simple, although depending on the age and wriggliness of your baby it might take longer. More because you are trying to keep them out of trouble than because they are moving, which means you can’t be snapping the soaker in because your hands are tied up. Once the new soaker is in if you have the velcro version of the Gro Via is a very easy application, if you have snaps it is easy too, but you have 4 snaps to affix. The only tough part is closing the laundry tabs and getting underneath those hoops. It is tricky when the aplix is very sticky.
Bang for the Buck ★★★★ Being that the Gro Via is an All in Two you can save a lot of money with this system. Buying 6-10 shells and 20-36 soakers would be all you need, depending on the age of the child.
Performance ★★★★ I have had a good experience so far. The soakers are absorbent, and there is the option of adding a booster if you need it. There have been times I have changed him and the insert is SOAKED but no leaks. Works overnight for us but not might for those very heavy wetters. I do enjoy the addition of PUL backing on the soakers. This makes me feel better about using multiple soakers in a row since the shell is not very wet. I don’t have to air the shell out between use.
Fit ★★★★★ The Gro Via has improved the sizing of their diaper compared to the Gro Baby. They have added more rise which has also improved the size of the thighs. While the thighs do still seem on the smaller end compared to some other one size diapers, they work well for my average sized toddler. And they size down really small. I plan on using these for my newborn when he is here.
Overall- I am very happy with the improvements made by Gro Via. They listened to their customers and addressed the issues people were having with the aplix. I had those same issues with the aplix wearing out. At this point it is very stick and I expect the laundry loops will help over time. The PUL backed soakers are brilliant and they make this an easier to use system. Gro Via also make disposable inserts for travel, which, while not as absorbent as a disposable, are better for your baby if you HAVE to use them for travel.
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Posted on 13 July 2010.
Fuzzibunz One Size
BottomBumpers AIO
BottomBumpers AIO
Rumparooz One Size
All diapers together
Mothering Magazine Article
Rockin' Green Sample
Letter to Ellen and DVD of videos
Shake Weight for Babies and Wiggly Giggler
All together
I added a few other odds and ends, including some photographs of babies wearing the embroidered “Ellen” diapers and washing instructions from Kelly’s Closet. In case you are wondering, the Rumparooz, Fuzzibunz, and Bottombumpers diapers were sent free of charge for the package. I paid out of pocket for the Zany Zebra (Which I wasn’t even supposed to get but there was a mixup so I felt obligated to pay, long story, and why I have 2 cupcake diapers for Ellen’s niece, Eva) and the embroidery on the covers which were used for the video shoot. The covers themselves were donated by Kelly’s Closet (5 of them). Kim from Rockin’ Green gave me the sample but she had no idea it would end up in the package. I bought the Wiggly Gigglers
As suggested by the title, this is my last effort for Operation Fluffy. I have put a lot of time, effort, and money into the operation. If this doesn’t work, nothing will. This package is literally being handed to Ellen Degeneres by someone in her staff. Let’s just say I have a friend, who has a friend, who has a friend that works at the show. ’Nuff said.
I want to thank everyone who has been involved in Operation Fluffy. It has been a fun ride! A special thanks to the generous companies who sent in items for the video and the package! And a thank you to Jillian’s Drawers who allowed me to invade their community room to film the video (which is being edited still, it will be in the package.) A VERY special thank you to the moms and dads who brought their babies to be filmed in the video! I can’t wait to share it with you all. If these adorable diapers don’t convince her how cool cloth is, nothing will.
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Posted on 28 June 2010.
Because I love to do a giveaway with my reviews I asked Kelly’s Closet if they would host one for today. They want to give one very lucky reader a Gro Via Mini Kit. This is one Gro Via Shell and 2 Organic Cotton Soakers. (Not the All in One I reviewed today)
Congrats Samantha H.!
GroVia’s hybrid diaper system matches our unique one-size cloth shell with an organic cloth Soaker Pad. The perfect solution to on-the-go parenthood, travel-friendly and great for daycare, GroVia’s Hybrid Diapering system gives parents options in convenience without harming our planet.
Need an even more convenient alternative to our cloth Soaker Pad? Choose our GroVia BioSoaker. An eco-friendly disposable option that is Oeko-Tex 100 Standard Certified
Kelly’s Closet is giving away 1 Gro Via Mini Kit to a lucky reader!
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Giveaway ends on July 5. Winner will be chosen using random.org. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours a new winner will be drawn.
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Posted on 11 June 2010.
SOUTH PARIS, Maine (June 9, 2010) – In tough economic times it’s no surprise that more budget-strapped parents are switching to cloth diapers to save money. In fact, a new online survey out today conducted by Harris Interactive for DiaperShops.com, a leading online cloth diapering boutique, reveals that one-third (33%) of parents who use disposable diapers say they would be “extremely” or “very likely” to switch to cloth diapers after learning that cloth diapers could save them $2,000 over the course of their baby’s diapering years.
However, just because parents say they are willing to switch doesn’t mean they are. The survey found that only approximately one in ten parents (9%) with children in diapers (ages 0-2 years) use or have used cloth diapers. This number represents a substantial minority of the parenting population.
Kelly Wels, the founder of DiaperShops.com, says this study exposes a knowledge gap among American parents. “It is true that cloth diapers can save a family $2,000 and more over the course of their baby’s diapering years; that said, it’s evident from this survey that parents don’t know just how much is at stake by switching to cloth diapers,” she says.
Environment, Diaper Rash Top Concerns for Parents
One-third (33%) of disposable diapering parents say they would be “extremely” or “very likely” to switch to cloth diapers after they learned how disposable diapers negatively impact the environment. Experts say disposable diapers take 250-500 years to decompose in a landfill and more than 27 billion diapers end up in landfills each year.
Other key findings from the DiaperShops.com and Harris Interactive survey include:
• Moms are more likely than dads to switch to cloth diapers out of concern for the environment. Sixty percent of moms say they would be likely to switch to cloth diapers for environmental reasons, while only 49 percent of dads were likely to do so.
• Moms are more concerned about diaper rash. Almost 30 percent of moms say they would be “extremely or very likely” to switch to cloth diapers if it could ease or eliminate diaper rash. Only 19 percent of dads say diaper rash is a reason to switch. (Note: This survey was conducted just prior to the firestorm surrounding diaper rashes alleged by parents using Pampers Dry Max for their babies.) • Dads like the convenience of washing diapers at home. Forty six percent of dads who use disposable diapers for their babies say they would be “extremely likely” to switch to cloth diapers after learning that cloth diapers can easily be washed at home with only 2-3 extra loads of laundry per week. In comparison, only 35 percent of moms say they are “extremely likely” to switch for the same reason.
• Convenience is the number one reason for choosing disposable diapers. Of the 91 percent of parents with children ages 0-2 who currently use disposable diapers, an overwhelming majority (85%) cite convenience and ease of use as the main reason for their choice. Sixteen percent choose to use disposable diapers because they think that cloth diapers are more expensive.
• Financial reasons for using cloth diapers are greater for parents in the Midwest. In fact, 68 percent of parents there say they would be “extremely,” “very” or “fairly likely” to switch to cloth for financial reasons. Compare that to 55 percent in the Northeast and 52 percent in both the South and the West who say they would switch to cloth diapers to achieve financial savings.
“Cloth diapering has been a growing phenomenon among today’s modern parents, especially when parents have done their homework to learn about all of the easy-to-use cloth diapering options like FuzziBunz®, Happy Heinys, GroVia, Kissaluvs, BabyKicks and bumGenius,” said Wels. “However, even though these options exist, this survey reveals that there is a significant misinformation about cloth versus disposable diapers.”
Tereson Dupuy, the founder of FuzziBunz® and mother of the modern cloth diaper, agrees, “To solve this knowledge gap, we need conscientious parents to take an active role in learning about their diapering options and finding what truly works best for them by taking into account cost, health of baby, convenience and style. Cloth diapers have come a long way and are nothing like the diapers of yesteryear!”
About the Survey Methodology This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of DiaperShops.com from May 5-11, 2010 among 1,144 parents of children age 17 years or younger, 276 of whom have children ages 0-2 years. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact sarah@diapershops.com.
About DiaperShops.com DiaperShops.com, owned by Kelly Wels of Kelly’s Closet, Inc., is the home of five online specialty baby boutiques and diaper shops including KellysCloset.com, FuzziBunzOnline.com, OneSizeDiaperStore.com, HappyHeinys.com, and BulkClothDiaper.com. Together, these five cloth diapering boutiques under the DiaperShops.com umbrella offer one of the most comprehensive selections of modern cloth diapers and accessories. DiaperShops.com has been a trusted name in cloth diapering for nearly a decade and has served more than 50,000 customers since opening its first store, KellysCloset.com, in 2001.
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