"Newborns AND Cloth" Sloomb Sustainablebabyish review and $50 GC #GIVEAWAY {Open world wide}

I am totally in love with Sloomb (aka Sustainablebabyish)!
I have tried their organic fitted diapers and their wool covers (knit covers and longies) on both of my boys! You can read my review of the knit cover here, and my review of the organic fitted diaper and wool longies here!
I was super excited when Erin told me she was going to sponsor this event! I really wanted to see how Sloomb would fit on Ezra and how well it works for newborns!
Erin graciously sent my sister a pair of xs wool longies in 'squash' and a snapless multi fitted diaper for review!
This is what she received:

The order arrived at my sister's house when I had already flown home, so I was not able to try these out on Ezra myself... but that was okay with me because I can tell you first hand how awesome Sloomb products are and that they are VERY well made!

Another thing I can say about Sloomb is that Erin really values her customers and she goes above and beyond to help them get what they need want! Erin stands behind her products 100% and works very hard to keep the Sloomb brand untarnished!
The snapless diaper was a tad bit big on Ezra, but after all, he is a newborn baby. The snapless multi diapers are made to fit babies from 10-35 lbs! My sister told me that she had no problems getting it on him (though it was a bit big, and requires a pin or snappi).
Notice that the longies are a bit long, but the top could be folded down and the longies pulled up to remedy that!

These longies are so soft and cozy! Especially for the winter months!
Here is a bit more information about the snapless-multi fitted diaper (taken from Sloomb's website):

"The first multi-size cloth diaper from sustainablebabyish. heavy organic bamboo|cotton terry body with turned and topstitched leg elastic. includes two 3-layer organic bamboo fleece doublers for adjustable absorbency & one diaper pin. add more doublers for additional layers.

Pin or Snappi® friendly. Snappi® fasteners are now available under Accessories. Snapless-multi fitteds work very well with either option.

the sustainablebabyish snapless-multi is based on the pattern for our best selling bamboo fleece night time fitteds. slightly trimmer body & longer wings allow securing with one pin & fast diaper changes. the same fit you have come to love, now in a multi-size, snapless version, with adjustable absorbency & comfortable T&T leg casings. fold the front down for a shorter rise.

weight range approximately 10-35 lbs

This fitted cloth diaper requires a cover. pair with sustainablebabyish wool for a leak free combination."

The wool longies fit Ezra perfectly! Here is a bit more information about Sloomb longies (taken from Sloomb's website):

"soft, stretchy, durable, & ultra absorbent.

a year-round, day & night essential for cloth diapering.

sustainablebabyish longies are made from öko-tex certified wool yarns and are double-layer knit, making them breathable, soft, and comfortable–perfect for cloth diapered children from newborns to toddlers. sustainablebabyish knit wool longies work well with one-size diapers, prefolds, and all sustainablebabyish fitteds, flats, and snapless-multi diapers.

content: 93% wool | 7% lycra.
care: hand wash, lanolize, lay flat to dry – do not machine wash.
öko-tex certified wool yarns & dye, made in a socially and environmentally responsible knit house in China.

the sustainablebabyish knits line is in the one diaper-one tree program. the hang tags are made of plantable, wildflower, recycled stock – when you are done with the tag plant in potting soil or your garden, add water, & watch your flowers grow.


What makes Sloomb wool different?
•Sustainablebabyish knits are the softest machine knit wool in the industry
•All knits are double layer throughout for a natural, breathable, and bulletproof solution for year-round use
•Wool is an economical choice - only 3-4 wool covers are needed to successfully cloth diaper and generally need to be washed once every few weeks
•Longies keep little legs legs protected and are extremely durable for everyday use by active children
•Longies are used as both a diaper cover and pants, no extra cover is needed, making cloth diapering easy and convenient
•Beautiful and rich colors from environmentally friendly dyes and dyeing methods that meet the industry's highest standards, thereby ensuring the correct criteria for color stability, color fastness and the use of non-toxic additives
•Our commitment to using wool that is farmed practicing ecologically sustainable methods

•Our wool is spun and dyed in GOTS, Öko-Tex, and ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities that meet the highest standards of quality, environmental protection and cultural and social commitment
•Plantable hangtags = no waste packaging"

I really really love sloomb! I can tell you from experience that if you have a heavy wetter then using a fitted diaper and wool cover will keep him/her dry at night!
This is the only combination I could use on my 3 yo (when he was still in diapers, just before being potty trained) that would keep him dry at night!
Longies need to be lanolized before use... Sloomb has a great section on their website that goes into great detail explaining how to care for all Sloomb products!
Here are a few more pictures of Sloomb products... just to whet your appetite!

Are you in love yet????

You can purchase the wool longies from Sloomb for $64.95 and the snapless-multi fitteds for $20.95!Those prices may seem a bit high, but I promise you that it is well worth every penny!
If you are new to Sloomb and are going to purchase a product from them, can you please let them know that I sent you and once you've placed your order, fill out this form HERE! I would be grateful... they have an excellent referral program!!

But wait, there's more!

As a sponsor for the Newborns and Cloth event, Erin has generously offered one LWML follower the chance to win a $50.00 GC to use on anything at Sloomb!

This giveaway is open world wide!

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for this review, thanks to Erin at Sloomb! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

"Newborns AND Cloth" 'Diapering Today: The Basics and More' dvd review and the Waterproof Willowpad review and #GIVEAWAY {The Willow Store}

I really like the Willow Store! It was started by Catherine Bolden. She believes that all things will return to the earth and that all things are reusable. The Willow Store offers many earth-friendly, reusable items such as cloth diapers, wool dryer balls, feminine pads, forever cloths, training pants, reusable bags, pillows, and blankets!
Catherine recently released a dvd called Diapering Today: The Basics and More.
Catherine graciously sent me a copy of the dvd and a leak-proof willowpad for review.
This is what I received:

Here is the bottom of the box that the pad came in:

What do you read? Organic, made in the USA??? This gets my vote :)

The dvd is a must have for anyone expecting a baby! Moms, dads, grandparents and care-givers!
The dvd gives reasons many parents have decided to cloth diaper their babies.
The chapters covered in this dvd are as follows:
1. Why cloth
2. How to use diapers
3. Types of cloth diapers
4. Getting started
5. Washing
6. Tips and tricks
7. Accessories
8. Potty training
9. Cloth is for everyone
10. Cloth on a budget
11. Resources
12. The evolution of diapers
13. Terms
14. Credits

You can watch the official trailer to this dvd here!
You can view the "Why Cloth? Convenience!" portion of the dvd here!
This dvd is a must-have! If you are considering using cloth diapers but have second thoughts because every time you think of cloth images of pins and plastic pants dance around in your head, then you NEED to watch this video!
Cloth diapering is really much simpler than some make it out to be!
I LOVE it! I love cloth so much that I have totally made the switch to using cloth in most areas of my life. I not only cloth diaper, but I use mama cloth as well! Yes, thats right.... reusable feminine pads!
You still reading?
I tried the leak-proof willowpad that was sent to me and I must say I am really impressed. I frequently use charlie banana and fuzzi bunz pads, but I found the willowpad to be super soft and comfortable (my guess is that its because its made with organic fibers)!
The willowpad washes up really well also!
I had no problems with leaks while using the willowpad, in fact, it just may be my new favorite!

You can purchase the willowpad from The Willow Store for just $9.95
You can also purchase a copy of Diapering Today for $17.95!

As a sponsor of the Newborns AND Cloth event, The Willow Store has graciously offered a giveaway for each item I reviewed. One LWML follower will receive a leak-proof Willowpad in choice of color AND a copy of the dvd Diapering Today!

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for this review, thanks to Catherine of The Willow Store! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

Kiwi Pie One Size Bamboo Fitted diaper review and #GIVEAWAY {The Green Nursery}

I love fitted diapers. I have tried a few in the past and have found out that I really like natural fiber fitted diapers (ie: Hemp and Bamboo)!
I was curious about Kiwi Pie Fitted Diapers and the kind folks at The Green Nursery sent me a Kiwi Pie One Size Bamboo Fitted diaper in "Boyz Rock" for review.
This is what I received:

Here is the inside of the diaper with the two soakers:

Each diaper comes with two soakers that snap together at the top:

You can use the soakers snapped together for maximum absorbency or you can use one soaker by itself. One of the soakers is slightly shorter in length than the other. The shorter soaker can be folded to give you extra protection where its needed, or you can use the smaller soaker for a smaller baby, which will give you less bulk.
Here is the diaper on the smallest setting:

I could totally see a newborn baby wearing this teeny tiny diaper!
Here is a bit more information on the Kiwi Pie One Size Bamboo Fitted diaper *taken from The Green Nursery's Website*
Kiwi Pie One Size Bamboo Fitted

The Kiwi Pie One Size Bamboo Fitted Diaper is made of 2 layers of bamboo blend and 1 layer of cotton knit designer print. With each diaper, you will receive 2 4-layer soakers that can be used separately or together depending on the size setting and absorbency needed. The snaps are made of durable poly resin and coordinate with the print.

The Kiwi Pie One Size Bamboo Fitted Diaper fits 8-35+ lbs. For a smaller diaper, simply snap down the two rise snaps and lay in the small soaker with the snaps away from the baby. For a larger setting, unsnap the rise snaps, snap 2 soakers together for extra absorbency and lay them in the diaper.

Since this diaper is made with 75% Bamboo, 25% spandex, and a 100% cotton outer, it is super stretchy. It is really easy to put on and get a GOOD fit! There is stretchy elastic around the legs and the back to give you the flexibility to get a perfect fit.
I used this diaper on my 19 mo son, who is a bit on the slender side. Both my boys are tall and long, not chunky at all. This diaper is not waterproof and needs a cover. I have been using it at night time with a wool cover and it works great. No issues at all. It is super absorbent (I use both soakers since I've been using it for night time, and my boys sleep 12 hrs on average at night.
This is a picture of this diaper on my son:

We love this diaper!
You can purchase this diaper from The Green Nursery for $24.95 *and you will earn 96 Gold Points for buying it! What are Gold Points you ask? At The Green Nursery (TGN) each purchase you make earns you points. The points accumulate and can be spent at TGN like money. For instance, 100 TGN Gold Points gives you one dollar! It's a great way to earn points to put towards future purchases. You can read more about TGN Gold Points HERE!
TGN not only sells cloth diapers, but they also offer Toys & dolls, baby carriers, strollers, feeding & teething items, things for the nursing mama, bath & body items and more! 
The Green Nursery has generously offered one lucky LWML follower a Kiwi Pie One Size Bamboo Fitted diaper in winner's choice of print!

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, thanks to The Green Nursery! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

Bottom Bumpers AIO #CLOTHDIAPERS Review and #GIVEAWAY

Have you heard of Healthy Baby Boutique? Healthy Baby Boutique is located in Kansas and is owned and operated by Lonnie and Kendra Morford. In 2005 while expecting their first baby, Lonnie and Kendra realized that there was a whole world of natural parenting that interested them and through their learning to live a natural lifestyle Healthy Baby Boutique was born! You can read more about Lonnie and Kendra's story here!
Healthy Baby Boutique is a wonderful shop that is filled with (of course) cloth diapers, bedding items, clothes, shoes, slings, travel essentials, pregnancy items (to pamper mama), postpartum items, potty training needs and so much more! You can view all these items available in the shop here!
Healthy Baby Boutique generously sent me a Bottom Bumpers One Size all in one cloth diaper for review! This is what I received:

This is the diaper opened up:

Here is a picture of the snaps located inside the diaper for the correct size setting:

Notice the soaker snaps at the top. The soaker snaps are color coordinated... the white snaps on the soaker snap onto the white snaps on the diaper.
The other snaps are the sizing snaps. This diaper is a one size diaper that will fit a baby from 8-25+ lbs!
You can see the size chart here:

Use the color-coded snaps on the inside
of the diaper to adjust the size:

Size	Age	Weight (pounds)
Blue (newborn-small)	1 week-6 months	8-15
Orange (small-medium)	3-12 months	12-20
Yellow (medium-large)	12 months- potty training	16-28
White (large-xlarge)	15 months- potty training	25+

The diaper is lined with certified organic cotton. The soaker is 4 layers organic cotton, topped with bamboo velour. The soaker is really soft.
This is the diaper on my 19 month old 23 lb son:

This was the first side snapping diaper I have ever tried. I really like this diaper, and was surprised at how custom I could get the fit. It is really absorbent and easy to adjust. I was also surprised at how non-bulky the diaper was (considering it is an AIO)!
We used this diaper for long trips out of the house and had no issues with leaks.
These diapers also come in a rainbow of beautiful colors:

You can purchase the Bottom Bumpers one size AIO diaper directly from Healthy Baby Boutique for $22.95. Or you can enter to win one here! Healthy Baby Boutique has generously offered one LWML follower a chance to win a Bottom Bumpers one size AIO cloth diaper in "Iceland"

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, thanks to Healthy Baby Boutique! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

Kelly Wels "Changing Diapers: A Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering" book review and #CLOTHDIAPER GIVEAWAY

I'm sure by now you've all heard of Kelly Wels... right? If you love cloth diapers and giveaways, I am sure you know who she is. She recently wrote a book called Changing Diapers: The Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering.

I was given an online version of the book for review!
This book is awesome! I really got into it and couldn't stop reading. I wish it would have been around when I was starting out with cloth 3 years ago! There are so many misconceptions about cloth diapering. So many parents picture pins, prefolds and plastic pants when they hear the words cloth diaper! *that is what I wore when I was a baby*

This book really lays out the facts of what modern cloth diapering is all about!
Here is a brief description of the book taken from "Changing Diapers: The Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth diapering" facebook page:

Modern Cloth Diapers Made Easy! Yes, that is right...EASY!

The leading cloth diaper expert Kelly Wels has gotcha covered in this definitive guide to everything you need to know about cloth diapering.

The cloth diaper choice is yours to make. If you're going to be a cloth diapering mom (or dad), you need to know the facts. In
"Changing Diapers: A Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering", you will have the most comprehensive, easy-to-read, how-to book on the subject of modern cloth diapering.

Why listen to Kelly?

Kelly has been an insider in the cloth diapering industry for nearly a decade. She has seen, touched, and tested just about every brand of cloth diaper imaginable. She has documented her experience for several years on the blog http://www.TheClothDiaperWhisperer.com/ and her personal blog http://www.KellyWels.com/

She was the founder of a large cloth diapering store, DiaperShops.com, that she later sold to spend more time on her passion as an advocate of cloth diapers.

This book is very well laid out. It is super simple to navigate to find useful answers to cloth diapering questions. There is an index at the back of the book that you can use to look up topics. For instance let's say you are using cloth diapers full-time, heading back to work, and faced with putting your littles into daycare! Simply go to the index (p. 219) and look up the word 'daycare' and you will find that daycare is covered from page 105-117!
I was surprised when reading this book at how much useful information there was, right at my fingertips. I have been cloth diapering for 3 years now and until I read this book I never knew the difference between a flat and a prefold. Well, Kelly describes flats on p. 60-61 and prefolds on p. 62-63. I never really cared about flats or prefolds, (as you all know I am a 100% pocket diaper-loving Momma and fitteds and wool at night.... until I received a set of prefolds and a cover for review for the blog! So even 'seasoned' cloth diapering parents can learn a thing or two from this read!

Have you had the opportunity to read this book? You should! I would say it is a 'must have' for every parent/grandparent/daycare provider/aunt/niece you name it to have! It will transform the way you currently view cloth diapers! You will be refreshed and (as a current cloth diapering parent) revived, and confident after reading this book.
You can pre-order the book Changing Diapers: The Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering HERE. But that's not all, if you order now, before October 14th and use the coupon code AMRC you can get the book for 50% off! {please note the link provided is my affiliate link and I will earn commission from the sale}!

Are you excited about this book? I can tell you that you will not be disappointed!
Kelly Wels is also offering a giveaway here! Up for grabs is a one size Rumparooz OR Fuzzibunz diaper AND an eco-friendly tattoo that says "I'm a Hip Mom and Love Cloth Diapers" (please note, the winner can choose the brand of diaper Rumparooz/Fuzzibunz, but not the color)

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the littles~