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Pura Kiki Stainless Steel Review

Pura Kiki Stainless Steel Review

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Why Pura Kiki?

  • because Pura Kiki is the safest bottle on the global market
  • because Kiki is the only 100% plastic-free feeding solution on the global market
  • because even BPA-free plastic has been linked to cancer and development problems
  • because glass can break and chip
  • because a bottle should work with your child’s choice of nipple or spout, not the other way around
  • because a premium infant bottle should convert to a sippy cup as your child matures
  • because your nipple/spout travel cover should not fall off in your diaper bag

Baby Grows – Bottle Evolves

  • Infant & Toddler Bottles that Adapt to the Needs of your Child
  • Modular design is compatible with sip spouts & silicone from many leading manufacturers
  • Kiki transforms into a sippy cup, straw cup, water bottle & snack cup
  • Wide range of silicone lids incl. nipples, spouts, straws, flat caps
  • Large opening supports breastfeeding & simplifies cleaning

Compatible with the following spouts:

  • Avent® Sport Spout
  • ThinkBaby™ Nipples
  • Born Free™ Nipples
  • Dr. Brown’s™ Wide Neck Nipples
  • Pura Vented Nipple in slow, medium, and fast flow rates
  • Pura Silicone Sip Spout
  • MAM™ Nipples
  • Pigeon™ Silicone Nipples
  • UPIS nipples

    Thinkbaby™, BornFree™, and Dr. Brown™ are trademarks of their respective companies. Avent® is a product of Philips Avent. At the time of manufacture this product worked with the nipples/spouts listed above. However, we can not control the evolution or discontinuation of these nipples and spouts.

What about the paint?

The paint used on the outside of the bottles is non-toxic and free of lead, phthalates, PVC, and BPA. Painted bottles should be hand washed. Unpainted bottles and silicone components are dishwasher safe on the top rack.

Mama’s Experience

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These bottles are so easy to clean and use. Being a busy mom, I do not have time to monkey around with tons of pieces and parts. I love how fresh and clean the water tasted in a Pura bottle. Both of my children really loves to drink from them too.

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There are a few different topper options
  • Natural Vent Nipples 
    • Four flow rates — slow, medium, fast, and Y-cut
  • XL Sipper Spouts
    • Firmer silicone allows for free flow of liquids and natural formation of teeth and gums
  • Silicone Straw Top 
    • The only 100% plastic-free straw module on the global market
  • Silicone Sealing Disks
    • Each pack of disks includes three colors to allow for color coding

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Sweet Bobbins Review

Sweet Bobbins Review

Who is Sweet Bobbins?

Angela is the primary owner and designer. She happily bears the burdens of shopping and sewing. Rene helps out with accounting and does tons of sewing too! This 2 women show makes beautiful products at affordable prices.

What Do They Sell?

About Sweet Bobbins:

ALL fabrics are PRE-WASHED in free & clear soap. Which means they are pre-shrunk! I want my products to wash well and look fantastic even after several uses, so I pre-wash EVERYTHING to reduce shrinkage and warping!

They also sell on Etsy under Sweet Bobbins Fabric and Urge2Serge. This is mostly De-stash from their projects, but they do have some designer prints for sale.

They also offer custom jobs. If you want something in a certain fabric or in a larger quantity they can happily help you. They use the best machines so you know that everything they make is going to be good quality and long lasting. Read these reviews of Brother sewing machines to see some examples of the kind of kit they use.

Get 10% off a Sweet Bobbins Etsy Purchase with code: TheFox10 Amazon products are already discounted for you. All Amazon orders will get a free gift with purchase!

Mama’s Experience:

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When you receive your order all items are handled with great care. I was SO surprised that my wipes were already washed. They are crazy soft! Like I want to cuddle with these wipes, that kinda soft. I washed mine after getting them, because you know, habit. They are still crazy cuddly soft! Super happy with the quality of fabrics Sweet Bobbins chooses.

My son had never felt a wipe other than a store brand disposable wipe. The first time he felt it touch his skin he got still. Like frozen in place. This is a 17 month old – they don’t stay still for changing at this age. They are like greased pigs when you try to change them. He never felt a soft, smooth fabric before. He looked at me with a “what is happening, mom?” sort of face. I wiped him off and put the new diaper on without a struggle.

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Cleaning the poop – I was scared. I never used a cloth wipe with poop before. I knew that I was about to change a real toddler poop. I wet 2 of the cloth Sweet Bobbins wipes with warm water from my bathroom sink and set them down while I went to grab by son. The cloth wipes are 7 inches by 7 inches. I ended up only using 1 wipe when changing him! I was shocked! And pleased of course. I could just leave the wipe in the diaper and when I took the cloth diaper to the toilet to dispose of the solids I was able to shake off the wipe. It washed like it had never seen a poopy diaper. I am so in love.

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They are flannel and velour wipes, and come in a ten pack. They are 7 inches by 7 inches.

  • Luxuriously soft and absorbent handmade baby washcloths
  • Cute flannel print backed with bamboo velour
  • Pre-shrunk
  • Multiple uses – bath time, meal time, diapering wipes for sensitive skin, remove make-up
  • Made in the USA

They fold neatly and sit right next to my cloth diapers. Sweet Bobbins has TONS of fun designs and options of wipes. Check them out here.

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Gerber All-In-One Cloth Diapers Review

Gerber All-In-One Cloth Diapers Review

Gerber All-in-One Diaper with Insert Starter Set is innovatively designed to be less bulky and easy for moms to use. Easily adjusts to perfectly fit your baby. Ideal for everyday and nighttime use. Gerber’s diaper system is reusable, sustainable and affordable.

Gerber now is making All-In-One Cloth Diapers (AIO’s). Being new to cloth myself, when I used to think of cloth diapers, I would think of the big flat white pieces of cloth which Gerber was a main seller of (which are still available and great). These were the diapers I wore as a baby for my first few months….that is until my mother gave up and switched to disposables. Some people still choose to use the flat cloth with pins, but structured diapers are now what most parents who cloth choose to use.

Gerber, being a giant in the baby industry, has a lot of pull in what is placed in front of the consumers. With massive sway in big box stores and retailers, they are now placing their cloth diapers on shelves of stores where the public is able to see it’s availability. People joke that the cloth diaper world is like a cult and sucks you in. Well, is sorta of does! If Gerber can get a good, quality, easy to use, snap AIO diaper on the market, it will be one more step in making cloth diapers main stream. Now, we hope that Gerber can pull it off!

Just like all companies, Gerber listens to their customers. Adjusting and tweaking a product to perfection helps make customers happy and makes them want to keep buying their products. I will review their AIO and weigh the pro’s and con’s.cut fact sheet

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  • Diaper shell: 100% polyester interlock with urethane laminate backing; Absorbent lining: 65% polyester/35% rayon; Liner fabric: 100% cotton TRANSdry
  • Innovative Trans dry technology woven into lining pulls moisture away from baby’s skin
  • A unique, double-gusseted leg design and an inner elastic waistband with quick and simple closures to help prevent leaks
  • Easy on/off design, Waterproof cover keeps baby’s clothes dry
  • Less bulky for trimmer fit
  • Machine wash warm – do not use fabric softeners, chlorine bleach or non-chlorine bleach; Tumble dry low – Do not use fabric dryer sheets; Do not iron; Recommend not to use with rash cream

Interview with Gerber:

I was able to chat with a integral member of the Gerber team about the design and thought process behind their new AIO. Here are some of the nuggets from our discussion.

When we started designing this diaper over two years ago, we had 3 goals in mind. 
1) We wanted a trim diaper that would fit under pants…
We decided upon the sized option since it was the easiest way for us to keep the diaper both trim and affordable. The hook and loop was chosen because it helped us to keep the diaper at a lower price point while also making it easier for beginners to use. We found that a lot of people who had never used cloth diapers before were intimidated by them and we wanted to make sure this diaper would be super easy to help them get started.
2) A diaper that was made with natural materials and still super absorbent…
This is where we turned to Cotton INC and started working with their TransDRY™ technology. This 100% cotton fabric is specially designed to wick away moisture into the absorbent core (which is not cotton, just the lining. We are trying to be upfront about that so as to avoid confusion or people feeling mislead!) of the diaper to help keep babies skin dry and prevent leaks. Because of this special fabric you will see the wash instructions on the packaging say warm water and no bleach. Hot water and bleach can strip away the TransDRY™ abilities of the cotton and reduce it’s ability to wick away the moisture as effectively.
3) A diaper that could be sold at an affordable price point…
We wanted a diaper that worked well, fit well and was affordable and that is what we are providing. We have carefully listened to all the feedback that everyone has given us about our first diaper release and have made several tweaks to the design. Our second wave of diapers should be in production shortly, and we feel that it resolves the issues that people expressed to us about the first release. We are considering snap and one size variations of our diaper for possible future release as well, but do not have any solid answers as to when they could be available.
What makes Gerber’s AIO Different?
For starters, our all-in-one is a hybrid design. Not only is it able to be used as an aio, but it has the ability to add extra absorbency for heavy wetters or night time use. It’s very flexible and that can really be handy for mom’s who are diapering more than one child at a time.
Secondly, it’s also one of the few diapers on the market to offer a cotton lining. It was very important to us that the diaper have a natural fabric against babies skin, but it also needed to wick away the moisture because cotton is not necessarily a “stay dry” fabric. We were fortunate to be able to use Cotton INC’s TransDRY™ technology to help us solve this problem. We have tested and redesigned this diaper so many times that we have lost count, but the design we finally released to market has done an amazing job of holding everything in and keeping baby safe from leaks! Another unique leak prevention feature of our diaper is the front and back flaps/gussets that are part of our patent pending design. We added these to help catch waste and make this diaper even more secure as far as “blowouts” go!
Finally, our diaper is one of the most trim diapers currently available on the market. We know that a lot of cloth diapering parents give up on the idea of putting pants over cloth entirely, and while that may work well in warmer climates, cold weather makes pants a necessity. We wanted a diaper that could easily be worn with cute outfits and that bodysuits would snap over with no problem. We feel that this diaper accomplishes this mission.
Washing/Prep Instructions: (From Package)
 
Before first use: Wash in warm water (avoid using hot as it can strip away the TransDRY™)
Wash: Dispose of solids and store diaper in dry pail. Machine wash warm. Do not use fabric softeners, chlorine bleach or non-chlorine bleach. (Now I realize that if a diaper accidentally ends up moldy or for some other reason needs stripped, then bleach tends to be a necessary evil. It won’t destroy the diaper, but it will effect the wicking and possibly the overall longevity of the PUL.) Tumble dry low. Do not use dryer sheets. Do not iron. Recommend not to use with rash cream. (I know there are a lot out there that are cloth safe now, but use with caution and do your research before choosing one!)

Mama’s Experience:

Pros
  1. Easy to put on. With a wiggly baby/toddler, easy is of up-most importance. They use the hook and loop closure to make changing easy.
  2. Easy installation of extra insert. Their inserts simply slide into a pocket.
  3. Keeps solids in. Because of how the sides curl it helps reinforce and keeps solids in. My child who wore the diaper is walking, so I am not sure if a crawling baby would make a difference in the shifting.
  4. Inserts wick away moisture. Their transDRY technology woven into lining pulls moisture away from baby’s skin.
  5. Deep sides. I love that the sides are super deep. I feel like it will keep solids in better. I like how it curls up all around the liner to give me the feeling of security. This also helps with skinny legged kids. My son has very skinny legs and will leak out of some competitors leg holes. My son has never leaked out the leg hole of a Gerber! woot woot!!
  6. Cute colors. We love to have cute fluff butts! They I hope they come out with fun patterns next!

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Cons
  1. Hook and loop pulls fabric. Before I was even able to prep the diaper the velcro started to pull the a fabric that is close to its base. I was saddened by this. I believe it is due to the fabric shell material. Its not horrible by any means, but all pulling is sad. The pulling has not effected the actual diaper. It functions the same, it is only an ascetic thing.
  2. Hard to unvelcro during changes. I seemed to have a hard time pulling the velcro apart with one hand. If I pull it apart ahead of time it seemed to naturally curl back together while taking off his dirty diaper before I had a chance to put it on him. This made it more difficult to change the diapers, but only slightly.

****UPDATE**** I spoke with Gerber and the cons I mentioned above are being addressed. They are working on a new design! Way to be Gerber! We appreciate you listening to our voice.

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Note the pulling of fabric from velcro

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You can purchase Gerber cloth diapers :

Coming soon:

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Capresso On-The-Go Personal Coffee Maker Review

Capresso On-The-Go Personal Coffee Maker Review

Just in time for back to school shopping

Capresso’s On-The-Go Personal Coffee Maker is just want every busy parent and college student needs. It will make you a single serving of coffee directly into you own travel mug. It brews fast for those busy mornings (they are all busy though aren’t they).

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Features and Benefits

  • Full stainless steel housing for superior strength and style
  • 16-oz stainless steel thermal travel mug, perfect for those on the go, or those wanting a quick single cup at home
  • Use included travel mug or your own mug (up to 7″ tall)
  • Heats up quickly to the perfect temperature of 200°F for properly extracted coffee
  • Brew with ground coffee or soft coffee pods
  • Large shower head for perfect saturation and extraction
  • Brews in less than four minutes
  • Removable permanent filter is easy to use and clean; eliminates the need for paper filters
  • Travel mug, coffee filter and removable filter basket are dishwasher safe
  • Travel Mug fits snuggly in most car cup holders
  • Additional stainless steel travel mugs available
Use loose ground coffee or with soft coffee pods
Use loose ground coffee or with soft coffee pods

Takes Up Less Precious Counter Space

I love that this comes with a travel mug. I love a nice steel thermal mug. It was something I looked for when reading through Kaffeevollautomat Test – or coffee machine tests – online. See, I drink at least 1 cup of coffee a day. Occasionally more if my kids let me get the 1st one down before lunch. My husband rarely drinks coffee. This is person for a 1 person coffee drinking home. Why waste all that precious counter space with a big coffee maker when you only need 1 cup anyways? I mean, I have almost every type of coffee known to man in my kitchen – and I store it damn well already!

Mama’s Experience

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I am so happy with this personal coffee maker. Being the only one who drinks coffee on a daily bases in my house, there is no reason for a full size coffee maker. Some of the other personal coffee makers available today are so big! I am by no means a minimalist but I do love extra counter space. I have enough clutter in my house thank you very much. Hypothetically, If I were to invest in a bigger coffee machine and I was looking for the absolute best quality coffee I could get, I’d look into something similar to what Iron and Fire (www.ironandfire.co.uk) provide. But I am super happy with what I have.

I am so excited that I can use my own person ground coffee in a personal maker without hassle. Other makes have a special container you have to load the loose grounds into then insert into the machine. Making a cup of coffee has to be super fast with my 2 little ones or I miss my window. Life is too crazy for all that prepping. With the Capresso On-The-Go Personal Coffee Maker I can simply scoop a tablespoon (or however much I desire) into the coffee basket. I pour my coffee cup worth of water into the water reservoir and bam! I got rockin coffee. *slurps coffee* Let’s get caffeinated and kick this days butt.

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Crayola Power Lines Markers Review

Crayola Power Lines Markers Review

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Just in time for back to school shopping!

Crayola’s newest marker is the Crayola Power Lines Marker. These markers give me flash backs to my youth. They are super bright, exciting colors bit what makes them special is their scent! Yes, I said scent. These markers now are packed with fun smells you would associate with the color.

Scented & Vibrant, Bold Colors

Create rich, vibrant designs with Power Lines Project Markers. With 10 different bold colors to choose from, you’ll be able to create eye-catching drawings that stand out. The versatile tip can create thick or thin lines, so you can add fine details and color in your work using the same marker.

The Scents

  • Tropical Punch Magenta
  • Cherry Pop Red
  • Orange Burst
  • Lemon Zeal Yellow
  • Amp’d Green Apple
  • Sky Blue Breeze
  • Berry Fusion Blue
  • Purple Grape Zing
  • Root Beet Blast Brown
  • Crisp Marshmallow Black

Washable

Easily washes off skin and clothes (thank goodness)!!!

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Variety

The markers tip is fashioned so that you are able to make bold thick lines or straight fine lines. Giving you more creative options. The bold colors allow you to express yourself without limits.

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Baby Laundry Review

Baby Laundry Review

Baby Laundry uses the highest quality minky available. If you are looking for a luxurious blanket, then your search is now over.  “All blankets are sewn with a double sided minky in a Posh, Embossed, Bump, or Swirl texture that will stay soft and comfortable season after season” – BabyLaundryandmore.com

793-large-92437-blue-lattice-gray-tile-throwEveryone loves to curl up with the kind of blanket that makes you melt into it. You feel the soft material on your skin and you instantly are set at ease. Like a form of cuddle therapy. I know that no matter the season I will grab a blanket at night and lay on the couch with my husband to talk to watch a TV show. I now have my forever favorite blanket. I have no doubt that there will never be a blanket that can top a Baby Laundry blanket. But it isn’t just me that likes to snuggle, my kids do too. I want to wrap my toddlers in the softest material. Their skin is so soft, smooth and fresh. I want to keep that baby skin baby soft. When you wrap your infant or toddler in Baby Laundry you are wrapping them in the finest material you can buy.

Baby Laundry Product Line

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Cuddles
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Baby Blanket
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Throws
Throws
Jumbo Throws
Jumbo Throws

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Wash & Care Instructions

Baby Laundry products are all machine washable! Is this perfect or what? They do suggest that you line dry; this will keep the beautiful minky fabric feeling their softest.

Where to Purchase Baby Laundry

Baby Laundry has its full collection listed online. Click here to see their full collection.

Select items are available for purchase through Amazon.

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Mama’s Experience

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This Planes/Teal Bump Baby Blanket it literally the softest blanket I have ever felt. I am so in love with it. The back side, the blue side, is pure delight. My son now wants to cuddle with this blanket all the time. He even sleeps with it occasionally.

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Planes/Teal Bump Baby Blanket
Gray Yellow Floral / Gray Swirl Throw
Gray Yellow Floral / Gray Swirl Throw

The throw size is perfect for any living room. It easily covers an adult but without taking over a couch or chair when not in use. The soft minky front and back make you relax instantly. If you are having a long, rough day with the kids, this is the exact type of blanket that can lift your mood.

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Princesses and Pirates Go Potty Giveaway

Princesses and Pirates Go Potty Giveaway

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Princesses & Pirates Go Potty Too Review

Princesses & Pirates Go Potty Too Review

Potty training is hardcore parenting. Seriously. Like one of the hardest things a parent has to do. Thankfully there are resources to help make the process a bit more smooth. One of these resources is Princesses & Pirates Go Potty Too.

When you are potty training a toddler you life can’t just stop. We still have to run errands, go to family and friends houses, play at parks and take vacations. With Princesses & Pirates Go Potty Too I am now able to do all these things without fear of accidents or the lack of toilets.  My daughter has been potty training for a while now. But those moments occur when she has to go “right now!” I have tried lugging her training potty around but doing that is crazy. Plus, then I live in constant fear of forgetting it or not having it. Now, I can keep my Princesses & Pirates Potty with me in my car. Its always available when we are out and about, and best of all it’s not gross!

How It Works:

The potty works like this.  It has a top and a bottom. There is no bowl inside. When my daughter checked out her new potty she quickly said, “my pee pee will go on the floor!” Haha, yes it would. The special part about the Princesses & Pirates Potty is that you use one-time disposable bags as a liner which act as the bowl. You are then able to simply toss the bag out in a trash can as you would a diaper. So smart! I have admittedly stopped at the side of the road and had my daughter pee in her regular training potty chair. Then I had to dump her urine in the grass…hoping no one would see me of course. Now you can be discrete and avoid such embarrassing situations. Can you imagine dumping your kids poop in the grass or in a mall parking lot…yeah…I think not.

Where to Use:

The beauty of this product is its longevity. While your child will use it when they are potty training it will also be used by older kids when there is no potty in sight. You may be at a park, a festival, a party, parking lot, vacation, road trip…you get the picture. Your child can easily go to the bathroom without worry. It doesn’t need to be sprayed out or washed after each use because everything go into the bag. Just keep it in your truck and you will be sure to use it.

Styles:

The Princesses & Pirates Go Potty Too systems come in 2 color combos: Red and Blue or Pink and Purple.

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Where Can You Buy One?

You can buy the Princesses & Pirates Potty at:

Extras:

You will get a few of the disposable bags with your potty, but you will for sure need to grab an extra roll or two. The refill bags are sold in quantities of 50 or 100. Purchase some here.

Check out these awesome Potty Training Tips

Mama’s Experience

My daughter loves her travel Princesses and Pirates Go Potty Too seat. I am able to keep it in the trunk of my car and not worry about those sudden potty breaks. The bags are perfect too. They fit with amble room around the neck. They are large enough so that knotting them up after usage is easy and I don’t feel all up in the messy-mess. They are thick enough that I don’t worry about breakage but not so heavy that I feel wasteful about plastic. I love that the bags are big enough so that the plastic doesn’t rise up to touch my child bottom. That would throw off my game when I am trying to do my business and its the last thing I would need to happen to my potty sensitive child. All in all, I highly recommend this potty. I see no negatives at all in the product. With it being all plastic its super easy to wipe clean if need be. Which would be sanitary to pass on to a younger sibling or friend. Lastly, being fully plastic it is recyclable.

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Green Mountain Diapers Review

Green Mountain Diapers Review

When I started my journey into the wild world of cloth diapers I knew that I wanted to support other mothers. I wanted to buy natural products. I wanted to find reliable and strong businesses who have a solid and positive reputation. After some initial research I came across Green Mountain Diapers. I took a gander around their website. I was instantly impressed with the easy to read set up, huge selection, helpful tips and information (so important to the newbies like me). Check more reviews like this in StapleSearch.

Who is Green Mountain Diaper?

Green Mountain Diapers “are the leading online resource for natural fiber cloth diapers and healthy organic diapers serving families who choose reusable diapers for over 15 years. Diaper covers with quality natural fiber and organic cloth diapers make healthy baby diapering soft, fun and hassle-free.”Green Mountain Diapers Website

The founder, Karen, is a mom just like me. She wanted to use cloth diapers with her first child but was discouraged by others and felt so overwhelmed by all the information and things to know about cloth diapering. She found out first hand that if you are not using quality products then your journey will not be very smooth. Why waste your time and money on products that will not work? That is just not being a good steward of your money or time, and that is why unbiased reviews are so useful for new mothers. They help you to make the best decisions on all of the new baby equipment you have to buy, which you will have had no experience with until then.

Green Mountain began in 1998. Their mission is “to communicate information about cloth diapering and provide the very best of today’s wonderful cloth diapering products focusing on natural fibers”. – Green Mountain Diapers Website. Now they have grown to be one of the leading leading natural fiber cloth diaper retailers nationwide and became a true corporation.

Why Choose Green Mountain?

There are so many online resources today. You can buy diapers from so many places. Why Green Mountain?

  1. They have one of the leading natural fiber prefolds – Cloth-eez Prefold diapers
  2. They have their own fitted prefolds!
  3. They have FREE SHIPPING at $75
  4. Free How to Wash Cloth Diapers Booklet with every purchase! – ***MUST HAVE FOR NEW TO CLOTH*** (Can buy additional booklets for $4.95 each)

Free Booklet You Say?

With every purchase from Green Mountain Diapers you get the opportunity to get a FREE How To Wash Your Cloth Diaper Booklet. I have referred to this amazing booklet every day since I received my copy. It’s such a helpful and comprehensive resource. It covers everything from how to prep, how to wash, how to select your detergents, how to care for wool, how to change a baby (so great for new parents or parents like me switching over), answers to comment questions like odors, leaks…and so much more. I cannot express how great this booklet is. Do yourself a solid and place an order at Green Mountain and be sure to add the booklet to your order in the “add to cart” option – it will NOT automatically be placed in your shipment. This is such a nice feature. I have a booklet. Next time I don’t need another one so I will not add one; waste not want not.

If you cannot afford to place an order at this time but still would like some essential information, then you can read them for free here: How To Use Cloth Diapers, Washing Cloth Diapers, and New To Cloth Info.

What Does Green Mountain Carry?

Mama’s Experience

I will review a few items which are available through Green Mountain Diapers

Cloth-eez® Prefolds

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These are the very first prefolds I have every put on a baby. I have used them for years as rags. They are super soft & absorbent so of course they would make great diapers.

sold in dozen or individual quantities

available in white, unbleached, organic

edges are colored for easy identification (example: the smalls edges are yellow, mediums are red…)

free pins with order (need to be added to order through link on this page)

easy to wash and dry – no special cloth diaper soaps needed

Putting a prefold on my wiggly/cant-stop-moving 16 month old proved to be a fun adventure. After a minute of trying I was able to get the prefold diaper properly on him. I think he really loved the feel. It was simple and soft. My son as super thin legs. I was able to roll the fabric around his legs up. Typically people use a cover over a prefold. This helps keep everything in…ya know…everything.

You can use diaper pins to keep a prefold on or a more modern fastener. I prefer the modern version as I get nervous with pins and my cant-keep-still-child.

I love that these are super easy to wash and they can go into the dryer. The fast and easy cleaning cycle is a huge selling point.

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Cloth-eez® Workhorse Fitted Cloth Diaper

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Cloth-eez Workhorse diapers are like a fitted version of a prefold. You get soft, absorbent, 100% chlorine free cotton in a fitted diaper. It has all the benefits of a prefold but with the convenience of being fitted.

Newborn, small, medium, large & extra large sizes

Snap or no closure options (no closure is a fitted diaper but you would need a fastener to hold it on)

100% cotton

Chlorine free

Free pins with no closure option

Available in organic cotton

***This product won an award for excellence in 2015 from Baby Maternity Magazine!

 

 

 

 

This is a Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted Cloth Diaper
This is a Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted Cloth Diaper
This is a Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted Diaper on a 19 lb boy who is 16 months - in size medium
This is a Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted Diaper size Medium on a 19 lb boy who is 16 months old

Doublers & Liners

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On the left is a Maldin Mills Fleece Stay-Dry Liner On the right is a Cloth-eez Doubler size large in white

GMD has a variety of doublers and liners, sometimes referred to as inserts. I reviewed 2 from their vast selection:

Malden Mills Polar Fleece Stay-Dry Liner “One layer of virgin “Malden Mills” 200 weight polar fleece with a finished edge. Line your cotton diaper with this top quality polar fleece and obtain dryness next to baby’s bottom since it allows the moisture to go through it but it doesn’t feel wet. It really works.”

This is the coolest and most interesting liner I have experienced yet. It is made of a special fleece. It keeps you child feeling dry longer. This is the product to get if you are transitioning from disposable to cloth!

Cloth-eez® Doubler

These are a GMD exclusive. Available in 4 options: small white cotton, large white cotton, small organic cotton and large organic cotton. They are available in sets of 12 or individually.

Fasteners
Top - Safety Pins Bottom - Snappi
Top – Safety Pins
Bottom – Snappi

There are a few different types of fasteners on the market for prefolds and fitted no closure diapers. The ones which are available through Green Mountain are:

I have yet to have the courage to hold my son down to get the pins in. I did use the snappi few times now with great ease. I was reluctant to believe it would really hold onto the diaper. Or that it would stay on once my son was running around. It did! With no issues. I am very pleased with snappi.

Blueberry Capri Cover

While Blueberry is not a Green Mountain house brand, it is a brand which Green Mountain carries. Green Mountain Diapers carry several types and brand of diaper covers. We use covers over a prefold or fitted cloth diaper. They keep things in if you will.

You can place a diaper on a baby with fasteners then place the cover over it OR you can tri-fold the prefold diaper and place inside the cover (sorta like how you would stuff a pocket diaper but minus the pocket part). Either way works. It is a personal preferance really.

This is a Cloth-eez prefold which was tri folded and placed inside a Blueberry Capri Cover.
This is a Cloth-eez prefold which was tri-folded and placed inside a Blueberry Capri Cover.
This is a Cloth-eez Workhorse diaper underneath a Blueberry Capri Cover
This is a Cloth-eez Workhorse diaper underneath a Blueberry Capri Cover

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Little Adventures Review

Little Adventures Review

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Children love to dress up and play make believe. Transforming in the moment to be a magical fairy, a royal princess, a swift super hero or a brave pirate. The ideas they think of are endless. As parents we want to encourage their imagination (and any play that isn’t in front of a screen). Costumes are either affordable or comfortable, never both. Machine washable, riiiiiight… This all changed when Little Adventures hit the market.  Co-founded by 2 mothers, Jenny Harrison (mother of 10) and Heather Granata (mother of 3), Little Adventures

They are comfortable with no itchy underskirts or fabrics, completely finished seams and hems, and no buttons or ties to frustrate little fingers! The stretch bodices accommodate a variety of sizes making each size more versatile. All items are made with quality fabrics and trims that are comfortable, washable and guaranteed!

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You know you are getting a high quality product with Little Adventures when Hollywood stars like Katie Holmes, Jessica Alba, and Alyson Hannigan choose to dress their children in Little Adventures.

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Little Adventures has more products then your child could dream of.  Here are some of the categories.

Boys Options Too!

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boy hero redSo many times a company will make oodles of wonderful girl dress up options. Boys love to play make believe too! Girls want to be a Jedi or a dragon, or like my daughter, a pirate. There are costumes for each and every child, no matter what they want to be. There are no limits on what a child can imagine, so there shouldn’t be a limit on what they can dress up as either.

From super heroes, to knights of the round table, Jedi’s or Vader’s, there are so many options with Little Adventures. Masks, capes, light sabers, super hero belts, muscle vests, hats and more!

 

 

 

Machine Washable

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Yup, that is right! These beautiful play clothes are machine washable.

What are the wash and care instructions?
All of their dress ups are machine washable, which is truly unique in the dress up market! Little Adventures suggests to line dry, as this will keep the unique trims and fabrics looking their best.

Mama’s Experience

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My daughter is obsessed with her new dress up clothes from Little Adventures. She has not once complained about an itchy part or anything being too scratchy. I am so happy. It looks beautiful on her and she feels like a real fairy princess. She keeps running around saying things like “abracadabra” or “alakazam” and “bippity-boppiti-boo!”

This outfit consists of:

Teal Fairy Outfit

Teal Fairy Halo & Wand

 

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I often tell my daughter princesses stories which I make up. She is the main character and a princess.  When she put on this beautiful outfit she instantly transformed into the character. A kind, spunky and curious little princess. She felt the confidence to be the princess she wants to be. Helping enrich my child’s imagination is the most powerful thing I can do as a parent. With Little Adventures I am able to create magic for my daughter.

This princess outfit consists of:

Deluxe Rapunzel Dress

Pink Princess Crown

Princess Jewelry Pink/Gold Set
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