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.
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.
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Mama’s Experience:
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.
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.
All the way from Spain, this beautiful diaper stacker is hand made and one of a kind. It has intricate stitching and details, you will fall in love with the designer, Montse Galceran
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.
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
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.
Easy installation of extra insert. Their inserts simply slide into a pocket.
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.
Inserts wick away moisture. Their transDRY technology woven into lining pulls moisture away from baby’s skin.
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!!
Cute colors. We love to have cute fluff butts! They I hope they come out with fun patterns next!
Cons
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.
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.
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).
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
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
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’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)!!!
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.
NUK, the #1 brand in infant feeding and care is giving away breast pumps to 150 lucky moms!
Only catch is you have to post a product review on their website and fill out a short survey. That’s it!
50 NUK Double Electric Breast Pumps
50 NUK Single Electric Breast Pumps
50 NUK Manual Breast Pumps
In interested 200 moms can follow this link to sign up for their chance to win one of these 150 breast pumps. Winners will be picked July 28th with Random.org and notified within a few days.
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
Everyone 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 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
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.
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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