#NBFluffNStuff Fuzzi Bunz Elite one size {2013} #CLOTHDIAPER review and #GIVEAWAY {US only}

If you've been a reader of this blog for any amount of time, you will know that I had a very intimate relationship with Fuzzi Bunz diapers! They were actually the very first cloth diapers I ever tried (I won some on a blog giveaway) and the old style one size made up my entire stash! Well, that was before Fuzzi Bunz changed their design to the elites! I was so bummed! The older style elites (before the new style they revamped and released this year) were super narrow and I could not for the life of me get a good fit on either of by boys (granted they were toddlers)!
So I made the switch to Bumgenius 4.0's!

I must say that Fuzzi Bunz has redeemed themselves in my eyes! Their new elite diaper (2013) is amazing. I was sent one in the "Crushed Berries" color to review! This is what I received:

Notice the new style comes with to microfiber inserts, whereas the original elites came with two minky inserts! 

 I'm not sure what's up with my camera or the coloring, but the diaper is not purple, it's a dark pink (as pictured above)! The pocket on the back is very generously sized for easy stuffing!

 The adjustable elastic is the same as the original elite! And there is an excellent video here that shows you how to use and adjust these diapers!

I really like this diaper. It is wider in the crotch area (as the original one size was, before the elite) which allows a better fit on bigger babies.
I love that it's a pocket! I personally like to stuff my pockets with hemp inserts (Thristies hemp inserts are my favorite)! They are trim and super absorbent! They fit inside the new elites perfectly. The old elites were too narrow for me to use hemp inserts in.

Here is a bit more information on the new {2013} style elites (taken from Fuzzi Bunz's website)"

"FuzziBunz One Size Elite What makes the FuzziBunz One Size different than all of the other One Size diapers on the market today? We send you replacement parts for free! The last thing you want to happen when your baby reaches age two and is not yet potty trained is to have your reusable diapers go out on you. With our Patent Pending Easy Replace Elastic system - you can adjust the sizing internally without a maze of snaps on the front and if it goes out you can easily replace it! We truly put the reuse in Reusable Diapers!"

This diaper fit my little girl very well!
We did not experience any leaks or any other issues!

 No gaps around the legs:

Fuzzi Bunz diapers are great. They also make sized diapers as well. They recently came out with a few new prints to include a few minky diapers which can be seen here!!

The one size elite diapers come with 2 microfiber inserts and a set of replacement elastics. The solid colored elites can be purchased directly from Fuzzi Bunz's website for $19.95!
As a sponsor for this event, Fuzzi Bunz is giving one of you a one size elite in Cotton Candy color!

 



This giveaway is open to US residents only!

 

To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below! You may have to click "read more" in order for the whole Rafflecopter form to load!

 

Good luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for my review. This review is my honest opinion based on my own personal experience, and may differ from yours. I did not receive any monetary compensation in exchange for this review!

#NBFluffNStuff Incredibum AI2 One Size #CLOTHDIAPERS review and #GIVEAWAY {US/Canada}

Have you  heard of the Incredibum diaper? I hadn't until I was searching around for a one size cloth diaper that was an all in two {AI2}! I came across Incredibum and Fluff-N-Stuff Baby at the same time! I contacted Fluff-N-Stuff Baby and they generously sent me an Incredibum AI2 diaper in 'ocean' color! This is what I received:

Here is a little more information on this incredible diaper (taken from Fluff-N-Stuff Baby's website):
"Incredibum bamboo cloth diapers are a great and easy alternative to traditional pocket cloth diapers. The ease of the snap inserts to the adjustable sizing makes this diaper one you will keep reaching over and over for.

The bum pad insert is made up of bamboo (67%), cotton (23%), and polyester (10%). The shell is made up of polyester (100%), TPU waterproof coating and Microfiber fleece lining."

 

I was trying to locate the weight range for this diaper and after hunting around to several different websites, found on Amazon, that it will fit a baby from 7 lbs! I could not however find the maximum weight range for this one size diaper!

Here are a few more pictures I took of this diaper:

 First thing I thought was, wow, look at all those snaps!! It can look intimidating, but this diaper is actually really easy to use!

It is an all in two diaper and the bum pad simply lays on top of the inside of the diaper and snaps into the shell:

This is the diaper on the smallest setting:

Medium setting:

Largest setting:

This diaper is great. I love that the insert is made partially of bamboo (which makes it really soft and absorbent)! I love too that it comes with two inserts the newborn size (which can be used as a doubler for extra absorbency) and the regular size!
This diaper fit well for a newborn. There are a lot of snaps to conquer though in order to get the right fit on your itty bitty newbie! I have used this diaper on and off for about a week and have had no issues with leaks.

You can purchase this diaper directly from Fluff-N-Stuff Baby for only $16.85
They come in an array of pretty colors too!

As a sponsor for this event, Fluff-N-Stuff Baby is giving away an Incredibum diaper to one of you (subject to what's available in stock)!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents *Canadian winner to pay shipping fees*!! 

To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below! You may have to click "read more" in order for the whole Rafflecopter form to load!

Good luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for my review. This review is my honest opinion based on my own personal experience, and may differ from yours. I did not receive any monetary compensation in exchange for this review!

#NBFluffNStuff Swaddle Designs Swaddle Blankets review and #GIVEAWAY {US and Canada}

One of the things I think is a newborn essential is a good quality swaddle blanket! Both my boys were swaddled from birth until they figured out how to get out of it! Perhaps that's what helped them sleep through the night (6+ hours) at only 8 weeks! That and sleep training. Yes, I did wake them every 2.5/3 hours during the day to feed and never woke them at night!
The first time around though, I did not have a nice swaddle blanket, I simply used receiving blankets for swaddling.
While researching swaddle blankets online I came across Swaddle Designs! I was very impressed right off the bat by the cute prints and the variety of products Swaddle Designs offered. Not only do they sell swaddle blankets, but they also offer crib sheets, towels, wash cloths, bibs, blankets and more!
I was very excited when Swaddle Designs offered to send me a Swaddle Duo set for my review.
The Swaddle Duo set comes with two swaddle blankets. One is made of cotton flannel for moderate to cool temperatures, and the other a cotton Marquisette open weave for warmer climates!
This is what I received:

Each blanket measures 46"x46" and comes with a step by step instructions on the tag:

Here are a few more pictures of the Duo set I received:

I have to say that the size of these blankets are perfect for swaddling! I love them! The blanket on the left is the cotton flannel and the one on the right is the cotton Marquisette open weave, which I am sure I will be using this summer. The temperatures here in TN can get really hot!

Why swaddle? Did you know that swaddled babies have a lower risk of SIDS? They also sleep better, have fewer cases of colic and fussiness and swaddling can help make breastfeeding easier!?

I love to swaddle my babies! Snug as a bug in a rug!

You can purchase the Swaddle Designs Duo set directly from the Swaddle Designs website for $38.00! Or you can enter to win one here!

As a sponsor for this event, Swaddle Designs has generously offered one of you the chance to win a Duo set of swaddling blankets of your choice!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents!! 

 

To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below! You may have to click "read more" in order for the whole Rafflecopter form to load!

Good luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for my review. This review is my honest opinion based on my own personal experience, and may differ from yours. I did not receive any monetary compensation in exchange for this review!

#NBFluffNStuff Healing Amber review and #GIVEAWAY {US only}

When it comes to teething babies, the first thing I thought of was teething tablets! I've used them on both boys with success. This time around I wanted to try something a little more constant. Something that could be used on a continual basis to ease the pain of my teething baby girl!
That's when I found Amber necklaces! I came across Healing Amber while searching the Internet.
I was sent an 11" amber necklace to review. This is what I received:

This necklace is made of genuine Baltic amber and is 11" in length. Isn't' it beautiful?

 

 After researching all about the many benefits of Amber necklaces, I decided to order one for myself, this is what I bought (pictured on right):

 Here is some awesome information on Amber necklaces (info taken from Figgy Fuzz Baby Boutique's website):

"What is Baltic Amber?

Baltic Amber is a fossilized tree resin and comes in a variety of shapes and colours. Baltic Amber is made for wearing (not chewing or ingestion). Amber contains succinic acid, a natural analgesic and healing agent. Amber will warm against your body and the succinic acid will be absorbed through your skin helping with pain relief.

Used for centuries, Baltic Amber has been used for a variety of ailments from teething pain to arthritis. Scientific research has shown that succinic acid has a very positive influence on the human body. It improves immunity and the balance of acids when absorbed into the bloodstream, it stimulates the thyroid glands to help reduce drooling and soothe inflammed areas. Amber's anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties are recognised by allopathic medicine as a natural analgesic (pain reliever), which can help to relieve many painful conditions.

Material: Natural 100% authentic Baltic Amber is used to make our products.

Baltic Amber Facts:

• A natural analgesic (pain reliever).
• Amber is a fossilized resin, not a stone. It is therefore warm to the touch, as well as very comfortable and light to wear.
• Wearing Baltic amber necklaces and bracelets on the skin can have a soothing and calming effect on teething babies and toddlers.
• When amber is worn on the skin, the skin's warmth releases small amounts of healing oils from the amber which are then absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream.
• Amber's anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties are also recognized by allopathic medicine.
• In Austria, Switzerland and Germany, you will find amber teething necklaces sold in local pharmacies

How do amber healing beads work? Amber is associated with sunlight and warmth and reputed to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, accelerates the healing of wounds, reduce inflammation of the throat, ear and stomach infections and respiratory disease. Amber is unique and has amazing results which are all natural. Baltic Amber is a traditional European baby teething remedy which has become popular all over the world.

• To clean ~ wipe with a damp cloth.
• Can I wear it in the pool or shower? Absolutely, it may even help with absorption!
• Are amber necklaces safe? As a safety feature there is a knot before and after each bead, so that even in the extremely unlikely event of the string being torn, no beads are lost and there is no risk of choking. Amber necklaces are secured with a traditional screw clasp, not a hook and ring and not a magnetic clasp. But.....

Safety Disclaimer ~ please don't leave children unattended with their necklace or bracelet, it may present a chocking hazard.

AMBER FACTS VS. MYTHS:

Color of Amber and effectiveness:
Genuine Baltic Amber contains 3-8% succinic acid (and only Baltic Amber). There are many sites that claim one is better then the other. We have not been able to find any true studies to prove that one colour has 3% and another has 8%. Many people think that the lighter the colour the better, but many others say darker is better. Without ‘proof’ that one has more succinic acid then the other, the only way we can make judgements is by our client testimonials. Lucky for you (and us), ALL of our amber has had rave reviews for helping with pain!! So, please, buy the design that you love the most. If you still aren’t sure, we have many different designs that have several different colours so you get the best of both worlds!!
Raw vs Polished and effectiveness:
All of our amber is ‘raw’ amber.It is in it’s original state and has not been heated, treated or altered.We carry 2 different styles, polished and unpolished (which we call raw).All of the amber starts out as a matte/raw finish and to get polished beads, they are tumbled in a container with teeny glass beads that give it a shine, kind of like using sandpaper.Most raw/matte finished amber will become polished over time with wear.They all have the exact same effectiveness as they are all genuine Baltic amber in it’s natural form!

Real vs Fake Amber:

There are lots of claims that there is a lot of fake amber out there and there is!!Most of the fakes are the large pieces with inclusions (bugs etc) inside.These sell for top dollar!!The amber products that we sell, are small pieces of amber that you wouldn’t find in an expensive jewelry store, collectors site or museum.Our products are made from the smallest of amber pieces.Think of diamonds, the smaller the piece, the value goes way down so there isn’t any real reason to create fakes for them.If you would still like to test your amber, use ¼ cup of salt and 2 cups of warm water ~ mix well.Place your amber in and it will float.I learned this the hard way….. rinse all of your amber after you take it out of the salt water, lol!!OH, and the best way to know if your amber is real or fake, buy your trusted brand.... Healing Amber! Look for our Healing Amber product card that comes with your product, and you will know that you have high quality, genuine baltic amber and piece of mind.

Can I wear it in the Shower/Bath/Pool?

Absolutely!The water will help the amber warm which increases absorbancy, increasing the effectiveness.

How long does Baltic Amber last?

Your amber will last many lifetimes.The silk string or elastic will wear out before the beads ever do.If and when this happens, feel free to restring it or make it into something else fun and beautiful.

Wearing vs. Chewing:

Baltic Amber is effective when wearing it, not ingesting.Please don’t ever place in you or your child’s mouth.You can’t overdose on it, but it is a choking hazard when in your mouth.

Do I lay my amber in the sun to recharge it?

Nope, what the sun does is warm it, which softens it, which increases effectiveness for the time being.The same way that baths and showers do!Amber doesn’t need any special treatment, it is what it is and works when against your skin.

How do I wash it?

Wipe it with a damp cloth…. simple and effective."

 

 

I do have to say that I was wearing my necklace during the last trimester of my pregnancy. I had started to feel uncomfortable. I had achy joints and back pain. When I wore my amber necklace (which I still wear every day) I noticed the pain had almost diminished completely! 

 

Here is the infant necklace on my 9 week old baby girl! As you can see it fits her perfectly! She is not cutting any teeth *yet* but I do notice that when she wears her necklace she is a lot less fussy and seems to be in a better mood! Who doesn't want a happy, content baby!!

 

As a sponsor of this event, Healing Amber is giving away a child's bracelet/anklet to one of you!! The winner will get to choose a bracelet/anklet from those available here!

This giveaway is open to US residence only!

To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below! You may have to click "read more" in order for the whole Rafflecopter form to load!

 

Good luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for my review. This review is my honest opinion based on my own personal experience, and may differ from yours. I did not receive any monetary compensation in exchange for this review!

#NBFluffNStuff Round 3 winners!!!

Here is the list of winners for round three of the NBFluffNStuff event!
Winners have been e-mailed and as always have 48 hours to respond to the e-mail to claim their prize before another winner is picked!

The lucky winner of the $15 GC to Jack Be Natural is Danielle B.
The lucky winner of the $25 GC OR Sloomb OBF fitted diaper is Nikki P.
The lucky winner of the Applecheeks little bundle (microterry insert) is Nikole.
The lucky winner of the $20 GC to Hip Kiddo Cloth is Ginger.

Didn't win this time? Don't worry, there are still plenty of fun giveaways to enter. I'll be posting more starting tomorrow as well.
The grand prizes are going to be coming up soon too!
It's going to be fun!!!

~Mama of the Littles~

#NBFluffNStuff BumGenius Flip cloth diapering system review and #GIVEAWAY {Diva Diapers} US only

I was curious about different kinds of cloth diapers that would be great to use on a newborn (or any baby for that matter)! I'd been familiar with pocket diapers and all in ones, and also all in twos. So I was thrilled when I received the green light from Diva Diapers to review the Flip diaper which is considered a hybrid diaper (an all in two)!
I was sent a one size Flip cover in the color 'bubble' with Velcro closure and an organic insert. This is what I received:

 Here is the inside of the Flip cover:

 The laundry tabs are located just inside the cover's wing:

Here is a little more information about the Flip Hybrid cloth diapering system (taken from Diva Diapers' website):

"Flip Cloth Diaper Cover

Features:

• Cover is compatible with 3 insert types: stay-dry, organic or disposable.
• Available in snap and hook/loop closures.
• Stretch-to-fit tabs create custom fit.
• Contour flap holds insert in place.
• Form fitting leg elastic prevents leaks.
• Waterproof cover, Wipe clean and reuse

Diapers For Any Baby

Real life demands flexibility. With the Flip™ hybrid diaper system, parents can choose from three absorbent inserts to meet their changing needs. With Flip you are free to change it up and enjoy life wherever you go!

Cloth Diaper in Three Easy Steps

1.Choose the best insert for your needs: stay dry, organic or disposable.
2.Toss the used insert in your diaper pail.
3.Wipe cover clean and reuse.

Washing Instructions

Before First Use: For polyester products, wash hot (100F/40C) once.
Use: Do not use rash creams.
Dirty Storage: Store in dry pail/bin.
Wash: Use laundry tabs if available. Wash darks separately. Pre-wash cold. Wash hot (100F/40C) with bumGenius detergent. Extra rinse.
No laundry additives. Line dry. No fabric softeners. Use ¼ cup or 60 mL bleach in the hot wash once per month.

Fabric Content

Cover Outer: 100% Laminated Polyester
Cover Tabs: 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex"

I really like this system. It makes perfect sense to me and I think it would be the diaper I would take if I were going on a trip somewhere! It is so EASY to use. You simply fold the organic insert into thirds and lay inside the flip cover and then put the diaper on your baby!
That's it!!

I do admit it is a bit bulky, but keep in mind my little girl was not even 8 lbs when this picture was taken! Being that it's a one size cover, it's meant to fit a baby from 8-35 lbs! It fit her great at just under 8 lbs

 

As a sponsor for this event, Diva Diapers is giving away a Flip cover in Bubble, hook and loop closure and also an organic insert (the same items I received) to one of you!!

 

This giveaway is open to US residents only!

 

To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below! You may have to click "read more" in order for the whole Rafflecopter form to load!

 

Good luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for my review. This review is my honest opinion based on my own personal experience, and may differ from yours. I did not receive any monetary compensation in exchange for this review!

#NBFluffNStuff announcements!!

Hope you all are having a great summer!!
Things here have been very good, but busy!! Keeping up with the event has been a bit of a challenge. As announced earlier, I will be taking weekends off the blog to get 'caught up.'

I didn't announce winners this past Monday, those will be announced with the new batch of winners announced this Monday, June 24!

If you have won something and have not received your prize (within a week or two) please e-mail me angela_heffner at yahoo dot com

Starting next week, I'll be posting multiple giveaways a day. Not just one at a time like this week.
Then once we get through all the cloth diapering/accessories reviews and giveaways, we will move onto the grand prizes!
Which include
1. Boba soft structured carrier
2. JJ Cole Collections diaper bag in Norah print
3. Ergo Baby bundle of joy
4. Naturepedic organic changing pad
5. $75 GC to Snuggy Baby
6. Britax B-Safe car seat
7. Onya baby carrier (outback)
8. Cuddly Wrap by Peapod Creations
9. Beco Soleil baby carrier

As you can see, you are not going to want to miss out on the grand prizes!!!

I'm super excited!
Ok.... stick around... the best is yet to come!!

Don't forget to go HERE to enter all my current giveaways!

Good luck and have fun!!

~Mama of the Littles~

#NBFluffNStuff Tots Bots Easy Fit #CLOTHDIAPER review and #GIVEAWAY {US/Canada}

Let's talk all in one, one size cloth diapers!! Tots Bots Easy fit!
I am really loving using all in ones this time around. The Bumgenius xs AIO seems to be the diaper I reach for most often! Then I discovered Tots Bots Easy Fit! These diapers.... not only are they super cute, trim, absorbent, easy to use (daddy and daycare friendly) but they are made in the UK!!! Right there in Glasgow Scotland! Now, I knew I needed to try one! My father (who passed away nearly 5 years ago from pancreatic cancer) was born in England!! His family migrated to the USA when he was a teenager! So I immediately felt a desire to have one of these.
Bummis first sent me a chicken little printed diaper but one of the snaps would not stay snapped. I contacted Bummis immediately and within 2 days I was sent a new diaper!! The second time around I received the Jack and the Beanstalk print!
This is what I received:

I quickly fell in love with this diaper!!
I mean besides how well it fit my little bitty and how absorbent, trim and adorable it is!!!
Just look at these prints:

Here are a few more pictures of this diaper for your review:

Inside of the diaper (with fleece liner)

 Huge pocket opening (which allows the fold out liner to come out on it's own during the wash):

 The liner:

 Diaper on the smallest setting:

Medium setting:

 

 Largest setting:

 

Here is a little more information about this fabulous diaper (taken from Bummis' website):

"The New Easy Fit combines the convenience of a one-size all-in-one diaper with the benefits of a 2-piece diaper: easy to care for and quick to dry. It’s the best of both worlds!

No assembly required! This innovative diaper has a fold-out liner, which makes it very easy to stuff. But don’t worry about unstuffing - the agitation in your washing machine will work the liner out of the pocket, so there’s no need to get your hands dirty!

The liner is made of three layers of soft minky fabric: it absorbs quickly, and it absorbs a LOT. The liner can be folded to create more layers where more absorption is needed, or to reduce bulk if desired. Bonus: minky dries VERY quickly, so after the wash is done, these diapers will be back on baby’s bum in no time.

This is a diaper engineered for successful leak containment and total convenience. With a wider elastic in the back and a stretchy waist, the New Easy Fit offers great protection, and a super comfy fit too.

The New Easy Fit is colour-coordinated for a sleeker look. Snaps, hook and loop, thread and minky are dyed to match the outer fabric - proof that cloth diapers are more fun and fashion-forward than ever!

The NEW EASY FIT is a one-size diaper (8-35 lbs); use the snaps on the front to adjust the rise. The NEW TINI FIT is a tinier version of the same diaper (5-14 lbs), which will sweetly and effectively accommodate a tinier baby.

All Tots Bots products are manufactured in their own factory in Glasgow, Scotland. You can be confident that their products are ethically and sustainably manufactured."

 

More than how much I love the look of this diaper, and the fact that it was made in the UK, I LOVE the fit! It fit my tiny girl perfectly!

Since trying this diaper, I have bought another one I love it so much!!

 

 

You can purchase a Tots Bots Easy fit diaper from Amazon for only $24.50 (for the Jack and the Beanstalk) print!

  

As a sponsor for this event, Bummis is giving away a Tots Bots easy fit diaper (in Bummis' choice of color/closure depending upon what's in stock) to one of you! 

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents!

 

To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below! You may have to click "read more" in order for the whole Rafflecopter form to load!

 

Good luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for my review. This review is my honest opinion based on my own personal experience, and may differ from yours. I did not receive any monetary compensation in exchange for this review!