Birthday Bash Giveaways!

In honor of TMG's first Birthday and as a way to thank all of you FABULOUS fans for supporting me and this blog, I have rounded up a HUGE giveaway spectacular event!  Below you will find information on each giveaway, links to sponsor pages, and finally, the giveaways!  It is simple to enter, just fill in the one and only mandatory entry for each item.  If you do not wish to enter for a specific item, you may leave that one blank.

Also, with the ever changing Facebook laws, I will no longer be using Facebook as an entry in the giveaways.  So below with the item and sponsor information is also their Facebook and Twitter links.  Please follow them and thank them for this amazing giveaway, but of course, this is not mandatory nor is it an entry.  It is just a nice thing to do for these amazing sponsors who are giving away free items!

Giveaway ends August 22nd at midnight and winners will be announced on the blog and emailed on August 23rd.  All winners will be drawn using random.org.

Everything Birth - Garden Dreams Baby Bum Butter 2 oz.
Everything Birth on Facebook
Everything Birth on Twitter

A gentle cream formulated to heal rash and protect baby's tender bum from irritating moisture.  Works great on overworked hands as well!

Fuzzibunz - Hanging Diaper Pail and One-Size Diaper
Fuzzibunz on Facebook
Fuzzibunz on Twitter

Winner's choice of colors.

Rockin Green Laundry Detergent - 90/180 Bag of Detergent
Rockin Green on Facebook
Rockin Green on Twitter

Winner's choice of formula and scent.

Miss Lily's Washing Powder - Full Bag of Detergent
Miss Lily's on Facebook

Winner's choice of scent, unscented, or oils.

EcoMcBaby - Customized Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags
EcoMcBaby on Facebook

Winner's choice of fabric.


Reusable sandwich and snack bags made of decorative cotton outer layer and a waterproof PUL inner layer. To clean, simply turn inside out and rinse!

Sandwich bag: 7 x 6.5

Snack bag: 3.5 x 6.5

You may search through the EcoMcBaby ready to sell items to see what fabric choices are in stock, but she is also willing to work with the winner to find a fabric choice or theme that you like.

GoGreen Pocket Diapers - Champ Diaper
GoGreen Pocket Diapers on Facebook
GoGreen Pocket Diapers on Twitter

Winner's choice of color/print.

Diva Diapers - $25 Gift Certificate
Diva Diapers on Facebook
Diva Diapers on Twitter

MammaMichal's Freshly Made Natural Body Care Products - Gift Vouchers 
MammaMichal's on Facebook

For this Giveaway, there are four vouchers and will be four different winners.  I will email the first winner for their choice of voucher, than the second, and so on.


The vouchers are:

1.  35% off aromatherapy lotions.  Chose from:
*8 oz Aromatherapy Rose Lotion
*8 oz Aromatherapy English Garden Lotion
*8 oz Aromatherapy Lavender Lotion
*8 ox Aromatherapy Rustic Touch Lotion


2.  50% of our hot lava muscle rub

3.  Spa for all Package - Buy any of our 8 oz aromatherapy lotions at regular price and receive 25% off our hot lava muscle rub, 50% off our herbal healing salve, a free lipbalm and free shipping to USA.

4.  50% off our Aromatherapy Floral Bath Salts.

  

ShinyHineys - Nursery Tub and Travel Wipes case in Pink Picnic.
ShinyHineys on Facebook

Bebe Au Lait - Nursing Cover
Bebe Au Lait on Facebook
Bebe Au Lait on Twitter

Winner's choice of print.

Thirsties - Duo Wrap and Duo Hemp Prefold
Thirsties on Facebook
Thirsties on Twitter

Winner's choice of size, print/color, and closure.

Again, Please Please Please follow these sponsors on Facebook and Twitter.  And Please thank them as well!!!  Giveaways below!  Good luck!!!

Thirsties Duo Wrap and Duo Hemp Prefold Review

Thirsties Website

Thirsties Duo Wrap Cover (Aplix only)

Size 1 – Fits 6-18 pounds

Size 2 – Fits 18-40 pounds

Price Per Cover:  ★★★★☆  This cover retails for $12.25 - $13.25 making it one of the more affordable covers.  The price varies depending on size and print.  This cover is not a OS cover, therefore you will need 2 different sized covers to get your child from birth to potty.  While needing two different sizes may not be optimal for some parents, some of the other features of this cover may warrant the extra money for the two different sizes.  This cover is available from both of my affiliates, links to right.

Leaks:  ★★★★★  This cover is made from a very soft and stretchy polyester with urethane laminated inner.  This fabric combination is bullet proof at leaks getting through the fabric itself.  This cover also features elastic in the back waist and front waist to hug baby and hold in leaks from these areas as well as elastic leg gussets to hug baby and hold in messes around the legs.  This cover also has a flap at the front of the diaper but Thirsties does not recommend using this to hold the insert in place, the insert should sit on top of the cover, not in the flap.

Fit:  ★★★★★  This cover comes in two different sizes, size 1 and size 2.  While many parents love the longevity of the OS covers and diapers, Thirsties has broken down their diapers and covers into two sizes giving them a supreme fit over the OS counterparts.  In actuality, most OS diapers will not fit at birth and will not last until potty training, meaning many parents have to buy three sizes of diapers.  This cover features a three snap down rise (just like OS) in order to customize the fit for your baby.  I was shocked when I got this cover that my daughter needed it snapped down one rise.  My 20 month old is generally on the largest setting of most OS diapers that claim to fit to 35 pounds.  This cover fits to 40 pounds and I had to snap down the rise one snap.  Also, I have only tried this cover in aplix closure.  The aplix is very strong and well made.  After many washes and wear, I can see no signs of breakdown on the aplix.  Also, the aplix gives you the ability to fit the cover specifically to your baby.

Ease of Use:  ★★★★★  It cannot get any easier than this cover.  This cover is a breeze to put on, fits well, and can be simply wiped between uses.

Washing:  ★★★★★  This cover looks brand new.  The polyester material does not hold stains and shows no wear or tear.  The inner is laminated, so dirt and grime just comes right off.  The aplix shows no wear and appears to be very well made to withstand many years of use.  The best part is, this cover can simply be wiped between uses and only washed when it is soiled or has been used a few times.  This means less laundry for you!

Overall Performance:  ★★★★★  I am in LOVE with this cover!  It does not get any easier than this!  Combine this cover with a Thirsties Duo Fab Fitted for a bullet proof diaper!  Also, Thirsties are made in the USA.  This cover gets a score of 29/30 and it deserves every star!!!

Total Stars:  29/30

Thirsties Duo Hemp Prefold

Size 1 –  13.5in x 15in (before wash) for 6-18 pounds

Size 2 –  16.5in x 16.5in (before wash) for 18-40 pounds

Price Per Prefold:  ★★★☆☆  This prefold retails for $7 each.  This prefold is made from 55% hemp and 45% cotton as opposed to traditional 100% cotton prefolds.  The addition of hemp to this prefold makes it extraordinarily soft to the touch (Thirsties calls it “buttery” and it is!), naturally antimicrobial, and more absorbent than the 100% cotton prefolds.  For these reasons, the price may be worth it!

Absorbency:  ★★★★★  My heavy wetting daughter did not pee through this prefold.  I shouldn’t have been surprised since it is hemp, but because it is so trim, I had my doubts.   I used this prefold with the Thirsties Duo Wrap Cover for naps and at night, and had no problems with absorbency or leaking.  The Duo Hemp prefold is extremely absorbent and contained every drop of pee my daughter gave it!

Ease of Use:  ★★★★★  When this insert first arrived, I looked at it like it was a puzzle.  It is not made like traditional prefolds but rather it is sewn in a loop.  Because it is sewn in a loop, there is an additional 1 in. piece of fabric on the one end.  After a few uses, I found just how brilliant this construction was.  Because the fabric is sewn in a loop, the prefold dries extremely fast, even air drying!  It is easy to wash (even hand wash), easy to dry, and easy to simply tri-fold and place in a cover.  This prefold is also easy to size as you can simply fold to make it smaller or unfold to make it bigger depending on your child’s size.  My initial confusion was simply seeing a new item, but after use, I am amazed at how easy this prefold, how well it works, and how easy it is to care for.

Total Stars:  13/15

You may purchase Thirsties products from my affiliate links to right.  Or check out the TMG Birthday Bash Giveaways (to be posted later today) for the giveaway!  One lucky reader will win a Thirsties Duo Wrap Cover in their choice of color/print and Duo Hemp Prefold!

Additional Links:

Thirsties Catalog
Thirsties on Facebook
Thirsties Retailers

Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover Review

Recently, I was sent a Bebe Au Lait nursing cover in Chateau Silver to review.  Even before I opened the package, I could tell how beautiful the print on this cover was.  Bebe Au Lait has their own exclusive prints and has designed them with mom in mind.  Just one look at the different prints they make, and you can see how much care they put into making lovely attractive prints.  Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful gifts that you can give your child.  While breastfeeding is an art, it is nice to have a cover that is just as beautiful as the gift you are giving your child.

Whether you are using a cover because of your modesty or whether it is because others around you are uncomfortable with you just whipping out the breast to feed your child, this cover provides comfortable protection for both you and baby.  The cover is made of a soft 100% cotton fabric which is light and breathes easily to keep you and baby covered but cool. 

This cover also has 100% cotton terry cloth pockets on the inside bottom corners of the cover.  These are perfect for nursing pads, pacifiers, etc when you are nursing and can be a quick and easy burp cloth for those little spit ups.

The most unique part of this nursing cover is the neck line.  We have all been there…you are using both hands to get baby latched and you cannot see what you are doing because the cover is in the way.  Bebe Au Lait has brilliantly put a rigid boning around the neckline.  This makes it possible to use both hands and still see baby.  This also promotes bonding since baby can see you as well.  Also, this allows for more ventilation.  While the boning allows for you to see each other, it does not stick out far enough for others to see down your shirt.  And with the adjustable neck strap, you can raise or lower the cover depending on your stature, etc.

Looking down into the cover from the top.

The best part of this cover, its generous size.  As a plus sized mama, I am always worried that One-Size items will be too small.  This cover is generously sized and I find it roomy enough for me, a boppy, and a baby to fit under and still maintain coverage.  Perfect!

Additionally, this cover can be used for multiple other purposes such as carseat or baby carrier cover, sunshade on the stroller, as a blanket, changing pad, etc.  The possibilities are endless!

This cover washed well with no wear, tear, fading, etc.  Also, the boning in the neck, which I was concerned about, had no trouble in the wash.  It came out perfectly with no poking through the fabric, no problems, and went right back into its rounded shape.

Overall, I really love this cover.  It is simple, yet has everything you could want!  The beautiful prints, the terry pockets/burp cloth, the rigid neckline, the adjustable neck strap, and the generous size!  It all adds up to one great nursing cover that moms will ask you about!

Total Stars: ★★★★★ 

You may purchase Bebe Au Lait Covers here or check the TMG Birthday Bash Giveaways (to be posted later today) for the giveaway!!!  One lucky reader will win a Bebe Au Lait Nursing cover in their choice of color!

Changing Diapers - The Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering Review

I have never written a book review before, so this is uncharted territory.  But if ever I was going to do a book review, this is THEE book for me to review.  Recently, I was contacted to review Kelly Wel’s new book “Changing Diapers The Hip Mom’s Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering" and I was thrilled to have this opportunity to check out Kelly’s new book!

To put it simply, this book is a MUST for every parent who already cloth diapers, who is thinking about cloth diapering, or someone who knows nothing about cloth diapering and you want to show them how easy it is.  Kelly did an amazing job of taking the TON of information associated with cloth diapering and broke it down piece by piece into understandable language and concise sections.  Her tone throughout the book is friendly and she writes as though she is sitting on the couch next to you sipping a cup of coffee.  You completely forget that you are reading a book…let alone a “how to” book.

Kelly perfectly entwines reasons for cloth diapering, key points, how-tos, and a bunch of quotes and hints from moms like us.  Kelly also does a wonderful job to not put down disposable diapers.  She does not speak out negatively about disposables but rather gives information on how and why cloth diapering can be beneficial to your family, your child, your wallet, and the environment.  The book is factual and informational without being negative toward disposable diapers or parents who chose to use them.

The book is also put together perfectly into chapters that make sense and the book flows easily from topic to topic.  As I read the book, I would think of something that I thought she should have added only to find it later in the book.  I cannot think of a single thing that she left out or forgot.  The only thing that I might add would be a more thorough list of diaper brands in the back of the book, but with the enormous volume of brands and WAHM’s out there, you have to stop at some point so I can completely understand why she only mentioned the few that she did.

Any parent considering cloth diapering would find this book easy to read, easy to follow, and complete with every piece of information you need to know to start cloth diapering.  We have all struck out on the internet with a question or a quandary only to find 10,000 different sites and even more opinions or tips.  It is hard for even an experienced cloth diapering parent to sort through all of that information.  Kelly has worked to create a concise, to the point, easy to read, and even easier to understand reference book that answers any question you may have about cloth diapering.  And as an RDA member and experienced cloth diapering parent, you know you can trust what she says.

The best chapter in the book to show any newbie cloth diaperer, is Cloth Diapering 101 where Kelly discusses and gives examples of the different types of cloth diapers; All in Ones, Pockets, One Size Diapers, All in Twos, Flats, Prefolds, Fitteds, Hybrid Diapers, and Covers.  I think this is the hardest part for newbies to understand and get past to start diapering.  The overwhelming amount of choices can make anyone’s head swim and can turn many people off from cloth diapering right there.  Kelly broke this down into very understandable and manageable sections so that it is not too overwhelming.

Overall, I love this book!  Anyone can learn from it whether they have been cloth diapering for years or are just starting.  The book helps to make decisions on what cloth diaper to buy, explains what all you need to buy to cloth diaper, explains accessories, discusses wash techniques as well as troubleshooting in the wash, and discusses the benefits of switching to cloth.  This book is the whole package; the whole cloth diapering package that is!

Total Stars:  ★★★★★

Miss A doing a little light reading during a diaper change...

As a special treat, I also had my husband read the book.  He proclaims to not understand cloth diapering and it seems that anything I tell him goes in one ear and out the other.  All he knows is to get a diaper out of the bin, put it on Miss A, take it off when dirty, put it in the pail, and put a clean one on.  Terms like Pockets, AIO’s, AI2’s, Hybrids, One Size, etc absolutely elude him.  Diaper on and Diaper off…that’s all he knows.  When we first started using cloth diapers, if there were disposables in the house, he would just use those rather than use the cloth.  I soon realized this, and stopped buying disposables!  Ever since, he has been so supportive of the cloth diapering and has not complained…much!  So I asked him if he would read Kelly’s book and give me his opinion.  He read the book cover to cover in an evening and then excitedly reported his thoughts.  I was surprised to have a very long conversation on the finer points of cloth diapering and find that he is even more in love with it now that he understands more!  When I asked him to write a paragraph or two for the blog, all the color drained out of his face! LOL!  He has a PHD and had to write a gazillion page thesis and yet a summary of his thoughts on a Cloth Diapering book make him nervous!  Anyway…after a long while of staring at the laptop, this is what he had to say!

My first response to my wife after reading the book was, “why the h**l don’t we have a diaper sprayer!?” since scraping poop off with toilet paper was my main deterrent in cloth diapering!  But seriously, I was surprised that the book answered any and all questions that I had about cloth diapering (e.g. how to wash diapers, different types of diapers, benefits of each, how many diapers to buy).  My wife often tries to explain the different types of cloth diapers but it was not until I read this book with the diagrams that it seems to have stuck with me.  As a visual person myself, I would have liked to seen a chart comparing the pros and cons of each of the major types of diapers but since it was clearly described in the passages I guess that it was not necessary.  Also, while I respect that everyone is going to have different preferences in diapers and that one diaper may fit your baby better than another, I would have liked Kelly to give more of her opinion as to what diaper brands are the best for the money, if there are any brands to stay away from, and what types of diapers would she buy if she knew what she knows now and had to do it all over again.  But whether you know absolutely nothing about cloth diapering or you have been cloth diapering for years, you will definitely learn some things you did not know from reading this book. ~Ryan (Mr. TMG)

To this I said…I will order a diaper sprayer tomorrow! J  The only reason why we do not have a diaper sprayer yet is the fact that we are trying to sell our house and I did not want to hook it up only to move.  Plus, I did not think that my husband would appreciate having to hook it up and then have this contraption on the side of our toilet.  But, since I have wanted one forever, and now my husband is on board too…bring on the diaper sprayer!  I also love the fact that now my husband truly understands what I am talking about when I go on a cloth diapering rant!!!  He can’t play dumb anymore!  And now that he understands how to wash diapers…hmmm…he may have a new job!

I snapped this when he wasn't paying attention...hehe!

This book is available for pre-order now and will be released on October 1st 2011.  Kelly's book is also available for Nook pre-order (love my Nook!) and I have heard that it will be available for Kindle as well.

If you would like to pre-order this book now, you can purchase here.  Please use the coupon code "MOMMY" for 50% off your purchase!  That was no typo...it is honestly 50%!!!  Coupon is valid through Sept. 30th!  The link above is also my affiliate link (plus the button link to right).  By purchasing through this link, you earn me a commission.  Additionally, each time I earn enough commission to purchase another book, I will give it away on the blog!  The number of books that I give away is ENDLESS it all depends on how many you guys buy!!!  Happy Reading!  PS.  All pre-ordered books will be autographed by Kelly Wels...how cool is that???!!!

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Wooly Rounds Review and Giveaway

A few weeks back, I was contacted by Cyndi the creator and owner of Wooly Rounds, to review her product!  I was so excited to do this review since I have been hearing so much buzz about wool dryer balls but hadn’t had the chance to try them yet.

Wool Dryer balls are one of those “why didn’t I think of that” inventions.  By rolling wool yarn into a ball and meticulously felting it, you have a time and energy saving dryer ball.  Wool dryer balls can cut down on dryer time (decrease your electric or gas bill), soften, and cut down on static cling.  These are all wonderful uses especially for cloth diapers which you do not want in the dryer too long, you cannot use fabric softener on, and the static cling of cloth wipes on microfiber is annoying to say the least!  Wool dryer balls cure all of these problems!!!  The most important being that dryer balls cut down on dry time and can save you a ton of money!

Wooly Rounds is one maker of wool dryer balls!  Right from the package, I was amazed at the quality of the balls.  I have never used dryer balls before, but I was still amazed at how tightly bound the yarn was and how well felted the ball was; I could barely make out the lines of the yarn.  The ball is also quite solid and firm, not soft and squishy like I thought it would be.

The dryer test.  The Wooly Rounds held up wonderfully in the dryer.  I have been using these balls in my laundry for over a month and they still look as they did right from the package.  The balls are so well constructed and put together that not one single piece of yarn has come loose or out of place.

And the results.  I am extremely pleased with how these balls helped my laundry.  They cut down on the static cling tremendously.  I used these balls in our clothing laundry as well as my cloth diapers and the difference in softness and static is amazing!  I also noticed a HUGE decrease in my dryer run time which is a big bonus!  I was not expecting such a large difference in the run time, but it really did make a difference!  I love that something so simple can make a huge difference in how much my electric bill is!

My only complaint, and I feel this will be true with any dryer balls, is the noise.  It did not matter how large or small my load was or how many or few balls I used, there was the THUMP THUMP of the dryer balls going around the dryer.  If my washer and dryer were in my basement, this would be no biggie.  But, my washer and dryer are in our second floor bathroom next to our master bedroom and right across the hall from Miss A’s bedroom.  I had to be careful to either not use the dryer at night/nap or not use the dryer balls.

Overall, I love these dryer balls!  They are such a smart and simple idea but they make such a huge difference in your laundry and your wallet!

Total Stars: ★★★★★  

You may purchase wool dryer balls directly from Wooly Rounds here or Giveaway below!

EXTRA ENTRY FOR GIVEAWAY!

For one extra entry in this giveaway, name the 5 brands of diapers show in this photo.  Answers will be posted when winner is announced.

Best Bottom Diapers Review and Giveaway

Fits:  Birth to 35+ pounds with an optional extender that can fit to 50+ pounds

Price Per Diaper:  ★★☆☆☆  To get one complete Best Bottoms diaper (a shell and an insert) it would take approximately $20.90.  While this is on the upper side of average for a one-size diaper, this diaper does come with a lot of fabulous features.  Plus, since this is an AI2 diapering system, you can reuse the shell with a new insert.  One complete diaper may cost more than another brand of diaper, however, if buying an entire stash of these, it would be cheaper than an entire stash of other diapers since you will need more inserts than shells and can simply wipe and reuse the shell.

Leaks:  ★★★★★  Absolutely no leaks!  Not one!  This diaper comes with many options for the inserts.  The inserts come in sizes small, medium, and large to correspond with the shell rise setting.  Since I have a toddler, my rise is on the largest setting and I use large size inserts.  The inserts have two snaps, one in the front and one in the back, to keep the insert in place.  For day time use, one of the stay dry inserts worked beautifully.  The day use stay dry inserts are made from 4 layers of microfiber with a fleece layer on top to go next to baby skin.  For night and nap use, there is a night insert.  The night insert is made of 6 layers of microfiber.  However, the night insert does not have a fleece top.  Instead it has another set of snaps that you attach the day insert to.  So for night time, you have 10 layers of microfiber and a layer of fleece.  My heavy wetting toddler never once peed through this diaper day, nap, or night!  If I could give these inserts more than 5 stars, I would.  There is also an optional hemp/ organic cotton insert, but I have not tried this.  This shell also has elastic at the back waist and front waist as well as leg gussets to contain any leaks or blow-outs.

Fit:  ★★★★★  I tend not to give snap diapers 5 stars simply because they are a snap diaper.  However, I feel that this diaper can truly give you a perfect fit every time between the generous snap settings and the elastic/ stretchy fabric of the shell.  You get a nice tight (but not too tight) fit every time to keep in leaks.  This diaper has a 4 rise snap setting on the front of the diaper to make the rise larger/smaller as well as crossover tabs for small waisted children and newborns.  This diaper also has elastic leg gussets to fit any size leg and contain mess.  This shell really seems as though it would fit any body type well.

Ease of Use:  ★★★★★  Many snap diapers are difficult to get snapped the right way on the first try.  This diaper is quite easy to fit to baby and snap.  The simple two snaps for the insert make it a cinch to take one insert out and get the other in, even with a squirming toddler to wrangle.  The snaps on the inserts are tight enough to keep them snapped, but not so tight that you are fighting to get them apart either.  Both the inserts and the shell are a breeze to work with.

Washing:  ★★★★★  This diaper is easy to wash.  First of all, the shell does not need to be washed with every use.  Since it is designed with a laminated PUL inner that can be wiped clean, you can simply wipe and reuse the shell with a new insert.  Best Bottom Diapers recommends having enough shells for as many times as your baby poops between wash days since you may have to wash the shell after poops.  The inserts are easy to care for in the wash just like other microfiber inserts.  And putting diapers back together after wash is even easier, there is no stuffing!  Simply snap inserts in the shells and stack the extra inserts for use!  I can see that an entire stash of this diapering system would make washing and putting away diapers SO much faster and easier!  One of my day inserts did have a few light stains on it, but a little sunning took that right out!

Overall Performance:  ★★★★★  This is my new favorite diaper!  Anyone looking for a simple, easy to care for, and dare I say cute diapering system should look no further!  Yes, this review lost stars for the price per diaper, but since you will only need a few shells and more inserts, this could be a very budget conscious choice overall!  Nicki’s Diapers sells a package of Best Bottoms Diapers that includes 9 shells, 18 inserts of each size, and 3 overnight inserts of each size for only $407.87.  This means that you could have an entire stash to last from birth to potty for just over $400.  That is AMAZING!  And if your child starts to out grow the waist of this diaper, you may want to splurge on the waist extenders!  This system is truly perfect!  I will be buying more of these for number two!  Thanks Nicki for inventing a great product!

Total Stars:  27/30

A little about Nicki, the creator of Best Bottom Diapers; taken from Nicki's Diapers website.

After years of experience, Nicki the owner of Nicki's Diapers created a new diaper taking the pros of all the different diapering systems and eliminated the cons. This resulted in the Best cloth diaper system available - trimmest fitting and highly absorbent! To help reduce early confusion and that overwhelmed feeling when researching cloth diapers, the Best Bottom diapers has simplified cloth diapering while making one of the most economical systems. The Best Bottom one size diapering system is not a pocket diaper, not an all in one, not a fitted diaper and not a prefold system...it is the best of all types!

Diaper	Pros	Cons
Best Bottom	ALL THE PROS
Pocket Diapers	Fast Drying	Have to Stuff
All In One Diapers	Easy to Use/Trim	Longer Drying Time
Fitted Diapers	Very Absorbent	Bulky
Prefold Diapers	Inexpensive	Bulky and Have to Fold

You may purchase Best Bottoms Diapers from Nicki's Diapers or from my affiliates Kelly's Closet and Diaper Safari, affiliate links to right.  Or, Giveaway below!


I was sent this diaper to review, free of charge.  All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Rocky Mountain OS Diaper Review and Giveaway

Fits:  5-30+ pounds

Price Per Diaper:  ★★★☆☆  Rocky Mountain OS Diapers retail for approximately $19.50 which is an average price for a one size diaper.  This diaper does have some unique sizing features and a trim fit which may make it worth the price to many parents.

Leaks:  ★★★★☆  As a day time diaper, I did not have any leaks with this diaper.  The included microfiber insert was very absorbent and held a lot during waking hours.  However, for night and naptime use, I did have to add another insert to the nicely sized pocket.  Between the extra inserts and the PUL outer, this diaper did very well at night.  When the diaper is stuffed with only the microfiber insert that it came with, the diaper is extremely trim and would fit under any clothing without having to size up.

Fit:  ★★★★☆  I really like the way that this diaper fits.  Looking at the diaper, all you see it the single row of snaps across the front of the diaper to adjust the waist.  What you do not see, is the internal system of elastic and snaps that adjusts the rise of the diaper as well as the tightness of the leg casings.  To make the rise higher and the diaper bigger, you simply let out the elastic a few settings and then snap to hold the setting.  This is an amazing feature and I feel that this diaper would fit a newborn around 5 pounds as the manufacturer states.   This diaper also has crossover tabs to fit smaller babies and newborns.  Rocky Mountain Diapers also states on their website that this diaper can fit children up to 35 pounds and maybe more depending on their stature.  

Ease of Use:  ★★★★☆  I found that this diaper was very easy to use.  The pocket is nice and wide and easy to stuff and unstuff.  The rise adjustments are quick and easy (only 2 snaps, one on each side) to change if you have multiple children in diapers.  The waist snaps are easy to use since they are a side by side single row of snaps, however, I did find it difficult at times to get the waist snapped correctly as the distance between the male snaps on the tabs is shorter than the distance between the female snaps on the front of the diaper.  This was odd to me until I got used to it.

Washing:  ★★★★★  This diaper and it’s insert washed very well.  The diaper itself shows no wear and tear from wash and wear.  The interior microsuede has no stains and has washed well.  Also, the interior of the diaper that I tested is a creamy/yellow color, this is perfect for hiding stains that whites would show.

Overall Peformance:  ★★★★★  Overall, I was extremely impressed with this diaper.  When I first received it and saw how trim it was, I had my doubts, but they were put to rest very quickly.  I am amazed at how trim the diaper fits and how well it fits.  The inner elastic system is a great idea and works extremely well for changing the rise/size of the diaper.  My only complaints were that it needs more absorbency for nights and naps and that the male and female snaps are at different distances on the tabs and the front of the diaper.  This did not affect the function of the diaper, but it did cause the tabs to pucker a little.

Total Stars: 25/30

Note:  The diaper that I reviewed is a gorgeous chocolate brown with a creamy/yellow microsuede inner.  The pictures do not capture the actual colors and do not do justice to the beauty of the diaper.

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The pictured Diaper below is the exact diaper that the winner will be receiving.  This diaper was sent to me along with my review diaper from Rocky Mountain diapers.  I do have two cats and a dog, while this diaper has not been in contact with the pets and it is brand new with tags on, anyone with severe allergies should know that the diaper has been in my home and is not coming direct from the manufacturer.