tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82381785944603619532024-03-16T00:08:14.867-07:00the little hedgehogFamily, photos, green living ...loveSarah Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101033256315843noreply@blogger.comBlogger654125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238178594460361953.post-38387370618371440202014-02-04T05:30:00.000-08:002014-02-04T05:30:01.361-08:00BabyKicks Instagram Giveaway! #BabyKicksLOVE<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Welcome to the #BabyKicksLOVE Valentine's Instagram Giveaway</b></span></div>
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This fun and unique giveaway is designed to let us show how hot our passion burns for fluffy cloth diapered buns on Instagram. Help us spread the cloth diaper love in photos!</div>
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Entries are fun and simple! All you have to do is add a daily picture of your favorite cloth diaper or accessory based on <i><b>that days theme</b></i>, then come back here and put the link in the daily entry option. Make sure you use the hashtag <span style="color: red;"><b>#BabyKicksLOVE</b></span> and tag <span style="color: magenta;">@BabyKicksOrganic</span> in the description.</div>
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<li>Your Instagram profile <span style="text-decoration: underline;">must be</span> public for us to verify your picture.</li>
<li>You <span style="text-decoration: underline;">DO NOT</span> have to own a BabyKicks diaper or purchase one to participate.</li>
<li>You can post one picture or ten. Whatever your heart desires.</li>
<li>We would love you to follow @SunshinePraises & @Shull2319 and tag us in your photos.</li>
<li>Spread the love farther by using the hashtag #clothdiapers</li>
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Pictures can be posted daily using the following themes! Feel free to get creative. Use digital stickers, text and clip art. I love the apps Instacollage, A Beautiful Mess and Photogrid. (Have other suggestions? Leave them in the comments.) Do whatever you want to show your #BabyKicksLOVE
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One lucky reader will win a Valentine's themed prize pack from BabyKicks. You will recieve the super rare (they only made these for one month) <span style="color: magenta;">PINK</span> Fitted Diaper, a <span style="color: red;">RED</span> Basic Pocket Diaper and a Multi Pack of Red/Pink/Ivory Washies.</div>
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Sarah Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101033256315843noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238178594460361953.post-91795212594298949452014-01-23T00:23:00.002-08:002014-01-23T00:23:32.777-08:00Post-Workout Smoothie Recipe to Cleanse and Detox<div style="text-align: center;">
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<li style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 1.45em;">1 T<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=40174&userID=462261&productID=523929674" target="_blank">It's Moringa Green Superfood Powder</a></li>
<li style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 1.45em;">2 T<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=40174&userID=462261&productID=515570090" target="_blank">Happy Hemp Seeds</a></li>
<li style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 1.45em;">1 T<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=40174&userID=462261&productID=526227088" target="_blank">Rich Nature goji powder</a></li>
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<b><span style="line-height: 1.45em;">Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe that you love to make for after a workout, for breakfast or for your little ones?</span></b></div>
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Sarah Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101033256315843noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238178594460361953.post-29222138060262956732013-11-05T22:38:00.000-08:002013-11-06T23:50:15.354-08:00What Does the Fox Say? Choose BabyKicks Diapers, of course! {Basic Pocket Diaper Review}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ok, so maybe the fox doesn't have anything to say about cloth diapers. But, Riley and I sure do love this diaper! </div>
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I recently had the opportunity to review the BabyKicks Basic Pocket Diaper in the Limited Edition Outfoxed print with snaps. The BabyKicks Basic Pocket Diaper is a one size cloth diaper that fits little ones from 7-40lbs. This diaper comes with a soft microfleece inner lining that works to help keep baby dry. This diaper also comes with a super absorbent one size insert is made with 2 layers of microfiber that is made to absorb quickly and then there are 2 layers of thirsty hemp terry on the other side. Another feature of this BabyKicks diaper is that it is a front stuffing pocket.</div>
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I have really enjoyed using this diaper with Riley. I am impressed that with how trim the diaper is. Riley is big enough that I only have to fold over the insert a little, so it doesn't add much bulk. But, I am sure on a tinier baby or newborn, you would have a bit bulkier of an insert to deal with stuffing into the pocket. One thing that I noticed is that this diaper has a bit of a "high-rise" on Riley's <strike>little</strike> chunky butt cheeks. It's not a big deal, it's purely an aesthetic thing. The diapers elastic hugs his booty well and I haven't had any leaks (that's the important thing). </div>
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One thing that I really like is that the dual sided insert gives you the option to have the hemp's natural fibers against your little ones skin. You can choose to place the hemp side of the insert face side up and on top on the microfleece lining, rather than stuffing the diaper. I like this option, because I find it easier than stuffing the diaper. I have a bit of a hard time getting my hand and the insert into the diaper. (but that could just be me and my big ol' paws) Another bonus with the hemp is that you get all it's naturally occurring anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial benefits!</div>
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Now, I chose to try out the snap closure for the Basic Pocket Diaper, but I have since read on the BabyKicks website that their Velcro versions have a slightly larger pocket openings and may be easier to stuff. They also may be a better fit on chunky babies. I definitely want to try the Velcro version out to compare Snaps vs. Velcro! I do worry that little Riley would be able to pull the Velcro closure open and be "nekkid" in seconds...so I will have to put the Velcro's "stickiness" to the test!</div>
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Styling your Babykicks Outfoxed Diaper is easy and fun with some fox-y tees, toys and accessories! Have fun with it, because really, who wants to cover up that adorable print!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.gnomeenterprises.com/product/fox-kids-tee" target="_blank">Kids Fox Tee</a> from Gnome Enterprises 2. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/61040772/wooden-teether-fox-personalized-wood-toy" target="_blank">fox wooden teether</a> from littlesaplingtoys 3. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/80158081/handmade-fox-pillow-fox-toy-stuffed" target="_blank">Handmade Fox Pillow</a> from Gingiber 4. <a href="http://www.jellycat.com/us/cordy-roy-fox-roy3fx/" target="_blank">Cordy Roy Fox</a> from Jellycat 5. BabyKicks Basic Pocket Diaper in the <a href="http://www.babykicks.com/store/product/basic-pocket-diaper--limited-editions-1086.cfm" target="_blank">Outfoxed Print </a>6. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167210954/iron-on-fox-shirt-pdf-fox-tail-iron-on?ref=br_feed_30&br_feed_tlp=halloween" target="_blank">Iron on Fox Shirt PDF</a> from ScrapendipityDesigns 7. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/160832119/fox-toddler-shirt-woodland-fox-kids?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target="_blank">Fox Toddler Shirt</a> from Feather4Arrow 8. <a href="http://www.happyandthehectic.com/product/raw-sienna-leather-moccasins" target="_blank">Fox Mox Leather Moccasins</a> from Happy and The Hectic 9. <a href="http://www.sassandperil.com/collections/sale/products/red-fox-tote-bag" target="_blank">Red Fox Tote Bag</a> from Sass&Peril </td></tr>
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Overall, I was really impressed with this diaper and what it had to offer. It had a nice trim and snug fit, it was soft and absorbent. There was the option to have natural fibers against Riley's skin and...no leaks! You can <a href="http://www.babykicks.com/store/product/basic-pocket-diaper--limited-editions-1086.cfm" target="_blank">buy the BabyKicks Basic Pocket Diaper </a>in the Outfoxed print or another print of color for only $16.50.</div>
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Sarah Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101033256315843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238178594460361953.post-33664614492391271292013-08-19T17:33:00.004-07:002013-08-19T17:33:39.207-07:00Best Cloth Diaper Covers & Fitted for Overnight<div style="text-align: center;">
The last thing anyone wants is to wake up
to is a wet baby with a leaky diaper. *insert sad face for both you and
baby* Lately, Riley's night time cloth diaper situation has been less
than ideal. When Riley would wake up to nurse in the wee hours of the
morning, I would inevitably feel that his jammies were wet. Then we had
to do the please-don't-wake-up-while-I-change-your-diaper-and-pj's dance
and then get him back to sleep. Well, I knew I had to figure out the
best combo for our nights, so that Riley could nurse and get back to
sleep in peace (and I wouldn't have to keep washing sheets!).</div>
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I tried a few different combos and what surprised me the most was that what had worked for Michael when he was a baby <i>did not</i>
work for Riley. I think that because Riley co-sleeps with us, sleeps on
his side and nurses (often) throughout the night, his regular night
time diapers weren't holding up and the extra liquid would just leak out
the side when about half of a pocket diaper with hemp insert was wet.</div>
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So,
after some trial and error, I found two different solutions that have
worked perfectly for Riley! My bullet-proof overnight combo are <a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/diaper-covers.html" target="_blank">diaper covers</a> and super thirsty fitted diapers!</div>
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After trying out a few of my different covers, my top choice for overnight (and fir use in general) is the <a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/blueberry-coveralls-diaper-cover.html?AffId=94" target="_blank">Blueberry Coverall Diaper Cover</a> and the <a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/best-bottom-cloth-diaper-cover.html?AffId=94" target="_blank">Best Bottom Diaper Cover</a>.
My favorite thing about these covers is that they both have double
gussets around the legs. That helps to keep the moisture on the inside
and with the snug fit, it keeps Riley's jammies dry. One added bonus to
the Best Bottom cover is that the PUL cover is 2 layers thick, so there
is extra protection from wetness leaking through! Even though the Best
Bottom system is designed to have a snap-in insert, I found that using a
fitted diaper at night works perfectly and the snap button doesn't
bother Riley. Both diaper covers are made in the US, come in lots of fun
colors and prints and with all the snaps, there is plenty of rooms to
adjust. What's not to love?!</div>
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Now
for what's on the inside of the cover! I think what you choose to use
on the inside of a diaper cover is super important. My favorite fitted
diapers are the Sustainablebabyish Snapless-Multi Fitted Cloth Diapers
and the <a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/tots-bots-bamboozle-fitted-diapers.html?AffId=94" target="_blank">Bamboozle Fitted Diaper</a>
by Tots Bots. The Sustainablebabyish fitted is made from organic
bamboo/cotton terry material and comes with two boosters! This is my
absolute favorite and a super thirsty diaper. I have never had a leak
with this fitted! The Bamboozle is made with bamboo and has a hidden
microfiber core, plus it comes with an extra snap-in insert. This has
also been a super trusty fitted for night time and I always get a great
fit with it.</div>
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There's
Riley (above) in his Blueberry cover with the Sustainablebabyish fitted
...all fresh, clean, ready for his pj's and ready to wake up dry in the
morning! Yes, the diaper combo is bulku, but hey, it works...and that's
what matters! I think that the fitted diapers work really well at
soaking up the wetness as Riley nurses throughout the night. I also
think that the material lets the liquid "evenly distribute" throughout
the fitted, rather than just pooling on one side. That, paired with the
diaper covers that fit really well and have double gussets, have proven
to be a leak-free overnight solution for us! </div>
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<b>What is your "go-to" overnight cloth diaper solution? Do you use fitteds and/or covers?</b></div>
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Sarah Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101033256315843noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238178594460361953.post-57705218143998337192013-08-07T00:33:00.001-07:002013-08-07T00:34:56.690-07:00 Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip & Walnut Milk Makin' Lactation Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the Big Latch On event that I went to at Granola Babies on the 2nd, there was a Lactation Cookie exchange that Giselle organized! To prepare, I tested out multiple lactation cookie recipes and blended a few different recipes together to make my favorite Milk Makin' Cookie recipe! Testing out so many recipes was fun and I have a well stocked fridge and freezer! I love "treating" myself to a few cookies every day and knowing that the ingredients have some potent milk production boosting power!</div>
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I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as I am! Here's the recipe:</div>
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Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip & Walnut Milk Makin' Lactation Cookies</h3>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">2
tablespoons flax seeds </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">4
tablespoons water </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2
cup butter </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3
cup coconut oil (Can use molasses or butter in its place) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1
1/2 cup brown sugar </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2
eggs </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2
cups whole wheat pastry flour (Can use all-purpose or a flour alternative
in its place) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1
teaspoon baking soda </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2
teaspoon salt </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">12
fenugreek tablets </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">3
Tablespoons Brewer's Yeast </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">3
cups oats (NOT instant oats!) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">3/4
cups dark chocolate chips </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup walnuts </span></li>
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Preheat oven to 350.<br />
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Combine the flax seeds and water in a small bowl and set aside for 3-5 minutes.<br />
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Cream the butter, brown sugar and coconut oil together. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Add in the flax seed and water mixture and the vanilla extract. Blend in well.<br />
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Open 12 fenugreek capsules and dump the powder into the mixture. Add in Brewer's Yeast and sift together.<br />
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Add the dry mix to the wet sugar and butter mixture. Mix. Add in oats, chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Mix thoroughly.<br />
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Drop cookie dough by rounded spoonfuls onto baking sheets.<br />
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Bake for 12-14 minutes, depending on size of cookies.<br />
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Enjoy 2-4 cookies per day! : ) <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I just love this picture and moment that Alison captured from the Big Latch On! {credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alison-Bernier-Kids-Photography/206824536074914" target="_blank">Alison Bernier Kids Photography</a> // <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=698417613506448&set=a.698417066839836.1073741826.218237351524479&type=1&theater" target="_blank">image source</a>}</td></tr>
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The nice thing about this recipe is that you can adapt it to suit your preferences and needs. Don't like walnuts? No problem! Just leave them out. Don't have brown sugar? That's ok - try regular sugar instead. I also used organic ingredients, but if you don't have organic ingredients, just use what you have in your pantry. Don't need these cookies to have quite so much milk makin' power- then you can add just the Brewers Yeast <i>or </i>the fenugreek (not both). I personally add both, since I definitely don't have a problem with oversupply and take supplements to help with healthy lactation supply as it is. Now, for me, I haven't found that these cookies boosted my supply in some crazy way. I'm know that all women respond differently to herbs and supplements, so for some, this recipe may be overkill! Haha! I (personally) have felt "full" more often throughout the day, but I haven't needed to pump or anything after nursing. I feel that they do give me a pick-me-up and that they are an easy and tasty way to get some extra supplements into my daily diet. </div>
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<i><b>Do you have a favorite lactation cookie recipe? Did you try this recipe? Tell me what you think! </b></i></div>
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This week (August 1-7) is World Breastfeeding Week and one thing that I did to celebrate was to take part in The Big Latch On! On Friday, the 2nd, I went out to Granola Babies in Costa Mesa, CA (about an hour away). I love the community at Granola Babies and head to the store to shop or take a class whenever I can! </div>
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This year's World Breastfeeding Week theme is "Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers". Support for mother's is so important from day one and continues on for as long as mama and baby decide to breastfeed. It has been so meaningful for me to have family and friends that surround me to encourage, support and cheer me on. "The key to best breastfeeding practices is continued day-to-day support for the breastfeeding mother within her home and community."</div>
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I was so happy to be able to take part in this years Big Latch On event! I remember this time 3 years ago when I first heard about this event and I was so wistful, because Michael was only 8 months old and our breastfeeding relationship had already come to an end. So, this time, when the event rolled around and Riley was still breastfeeding, I saw this event as a way for me to celebrate our journey. I am thankful that we have worked together to keep nursing. I am thankful every day that Riley is still breastfeeding.<br />
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The Big Latch On brought together local mamas, who at 10:30am, all started breastfeeding their little ones for (at least) a minute to help set a record! I was able to get there early and sit, chat and get to know some other mamas and their little ones. Riley and I had so much fun - he was smiling at everyone, playing with other babies and sharing his toys! I really loved being around so many other nursing moms and their babies! </div>
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Just before 10:30am, Giselle (the owner at Granola Babies), did a count down to start nursing. It was so funny to watch all of these babies trying to focus on nursing! There were so many other babies around that they didn't seem to know whether to nurse or watch what the baby next to them was doing! Haha!</div>
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This was such a pleasure to be able to attend. It was so relaxing and wonderful to nurse around other mothers who were comfortable feeding their babies in public - it definitely gave me a boost of confidence. My hope is that nursing in public will continue to become more natural and that eventually, no one will even bat an eye when they see a mama feeding her baby.<br />
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<i><b>How have you celebrated World Breastfeeding Week so far? Have you felt supported or encouraged to nurse in public by anyone? </b></i></div>
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Well, Riley's 7th month just zoomed past! He is now officially 8 months and while I have already taken his 8 month pictures, I thought I should write about his 7th month first! </div>
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Riley is such a smiley little guy and he is so cuddly! He loves to hug and snuggle into your shoulder...and while he's there, he might as well chew on it! Haha! He also loves to wrap an arm around my neck and play with the hair at my neck. So sweet and...so painful at times. But I know I want to remember it and cherish it now!</div>
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Teeth. Teething. Drooling. Chewing. Gnawing. Fussing. Crying. All of these things have befallen poor Riley. Poor guy. His teeth are all just waiting to burst through his gums! When he opens his mouth, you can see his swollen red gums. Makes me so sad for him. He got his two bottom teeth in on the same day. Ouch! Then he got one of his lateral incisors (one next to his two front teeth)! Totally out of order. It's so funny though, because he looks like a baby vampire...haha!</div>
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Riley is a real "talker" too. I'm sure he is trying to be just like his big brother and keep up with him. Riley has lots of "Da-da's", "Bwa-bwa's", "Gggggg's" and I even got a "MOM!" one day! (Squeee!) I love when he gets a real conversation going, "Bwa-bwa-bwa...da-da....ga-ga-ga...mmmmm-mum-mum...ggggg..." He always mixes in plenty of drool with these conversations too. Haha! Another fun thing that he has started doing is to wrap his tongue up and around his upper lip. It's so cute! For as much as he wants to talk and stand up, with help, he is not all that interested in tummy time or crawling! If you want to hear some mad grunts and yells, just put Riley on his tummy and try to encourage crawling...soon enough, you will hear his disapproval! Speaking of which, he does the most hilarious thing - when he's sitting, sometimes he will flex his arms downward and growl. (imagine the Hulk here) It's so funny to watch, because, Michael will imitate him and then it will just escalate as they're both growling and flexing! Haha...My little baby hulk.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Both the </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nature Bumz Co. </span></span>online shop and brick & mortar store are well stocked with cloth diapers, accessories, laundry detergents and more. They are so passionate about selling natural & organic products and they want to find the best products for you and your little ones. At Nature Bumz Co. they truly care about customers. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
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We're Summer Fluffing and having a blast… with this Giveaway Hop, hosted by the <a href="http://soeasybeinggreen-blog.com/">So Easy Being Green</a> and <a href="http://accordingtojenny.com/">According to Jenny</a>.
We are excited to bring you some awesome cloth diaper prizes to help you celebrate summertime! If you're looking to win some great cloth diaper prizes, you’re at the right spot. Each blogger in this Event has a Fluff Prize Package worth at least $25! After entering my
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Sarah Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101033256315843noreply@blogger.com95tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238178594460361953.post-2055044821194625612013-07-13T00:08:00.000-07:002013-07-13T00:08:25.690-07:00Well Rounded Baby Sponsor Spotlight and Best Bottom Review! #MadeInTheUSA<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.wellroundedbaby.com/" target="_blank">Well Rounded Baby</a> is both a boutique in Las Vegas, NV and an online store that offers cloth diapers, babywearing items and mama gear. I am thrilled that I got the opportunity to partner with Well Rounded Baby for the Made in the USA event! Well Rounded Baby offers many brands of cloth diapers and accessories that are made right here in the US!</div>
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I have recently started gravitating more towards cloth diapers that are made in the USA. I appreciate that these companies have chosen to source their materials and workers here, rather than overseas. I also appreciate the workmanship and time that goes into these products.</div>
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One of the Made in the USA brands that Well Rounded Baby carries is Best Bottom. I had never actually tried out the Best Bottom system before, so I was super excited when Brittany agreed to send me a cover and insert for Riley!</div>
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I fell in love with this diaper cover and insert as soon as I got them! Right away I noticed that there were double leg gussets and that the PUL material felt really thick and yet moveable at the same time. I love double leg gussets, because they hug little Riley's legs super well and make sure that wetness and blow-outs stay on the inside! Score! Plus, the inside is wipe-able, so you can use it again and again.The Best Bottom shell is actually made with a double layer of PUL. I don't think I have seen that before! The extra material gives the cover sturdiness and a feel of durability to it, yet it is still soft and little Riley seems super comfy in it. This shell definitely feels like it will last a very long time and stand up to plenty of use!</div>
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The Best Bottom system was created by a husband and wife team and it is a privately owned family company. They don't scrimp at all when it comes to quality! I love this diaper cover and the stay-dry microfiber insert has been super absorbent! I definitely want to get some more inserts (maybe try the organic hemp/cotton next) and a few more covers! This is a well made cover and insert and I have been so impressed by the craftsmanship. <i></i></blockquote>
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handcrafted in the USA at local factories helping to support the local
economy and reduce our environmental impact. We use durable snaps and
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How great is it that when you purchase a Best Bottom diaper, you know that you are helping to support families!?! Not only are you helping to support the family that creates Best Bottom, but by choosing to shop locally (if you are in Las Vegas) or through the family run online store, <a href="http://www.wellroundedbaby.com/" target="_blank">Well Rounded Baby</a>, you are helping to support their family as well! Yay for Made in the USA! </div>
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Do you love cloth diapers? Do you love fluffy mail? Do you love surprises? Then you are going to love the newest helper over at <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/?AffId=264" target="_blank">Kelly's Closet</a>! Let me introduce you to the <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/product.asp?itemid=4893&affid=264" target="_blank">Fluff Fairy</a>! She is fairy who is full of cloth diaper goodness and fluffy surprises. She has come to create mystery packages each month and deliver them to your mailbox. Are you doing the happy mail day dance yet? Are you squealing with excitement? ..I am!</div>
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Since the Fluff Fairy varies the contents of her packages each month, the price each month will also vary. July's Fluff Fairy package is only $26.99! Oh, and another little treat from the Fluff Fairy is that the cost of shipping is included in your package! Isn't she generous?! The Fluff Fairy takes great care when assembling your packages every month. She wants to make sure that you get the right colors (or prints) for your little girl or boy! When you go to place your Fluff Fairy order, you get to select your color preference and/or closure preferences (if available). No need to worry that you might get a floral print for your bouncing baby boy! (Not that there's anything wrong with that, Michael's favorite color used to be pink) ;) <br />
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Little Michael loves snacks! If he could eat snacks all day, I think he would. Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, late afternoon snack, dinner...and then we start all over the next day! He may be part hobbit, I'm not sure yet. Elevenses anyone? I try my hardest to make all of Michael's meals from scratch and include as many organic ingredients as possible. I enjoy cooking and preparing meals. Making things helps me limit Michael's sugar intake and chemical intake (from pesticides in non-organic foods). I try to make him meals that are nutritious, healthy and fun. Sometimes though, I just don't have the time to make every snack from scratch. One way that I like to sneak in some fun "treats" and "surprises" is through organic, pre-made snacks. Sometimes Michael will get his "surprise" at lunchtime and sometimes I squirrel them away in my diaper bag to pull them out at just the right moment...like when we are running errands, at the beach or pool, on a road trip or at the doctor's office. <br />
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I have found a great snack for when we are on-the-go! It is healthy and organic too! When we are out running errands, I am guaranteed to hear, "Mama, I'm hungry!" from the backseat. :) I like to be prepared for such moments and have something to keep my little guy happy. <a href="http://www.sproutorganicfoods.com/" target="_blank">Sprout Foods</a> has created the perfect toddler snacks with their Yogurt Bites and Fruit & Veggie Crispy Chews! The snack bags are just the right size to tuck into my diaper bag and the snacks on the inside are the perfect portion for little Michael. They are easy for me to open up and hand to Michael, whether he is in the backseat or sitting in a shopping cart. The snacks are the perfect size for little hands too! I love the organic fruit and veggie combos that Sprout Foods has created and Michael loves the sweet treats! Just because we are out and about is no reason why Michael can't still have a healthy, good-for-you snack...oh and it's also a plus that they taste great too! I am so happy that I have a new go-to snack in the Sprout Foods line!<br />
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Sprout Foods generously send us a goodie box that was full of
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There were 8 Fruity Yogurt Bites (2 of each flavor):<br />
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Don't they all sound yummy?! I love that the flavor combinations are so unique! Michael's favorites were the Fruit & Veggie Crispy Chews. I think that they are like a thick fruit leather with crispy brown rice that gives it a nice crunch. To Michael, they are like candy! His favorites were Red Berry & Beet and Purple Berry & Carrot! The Fruity Yogurt Bites are crunchy and the dried yogurt makes it possible to take this snack out with us, even when it is 100 degrees outside! Michael's favorite was the Raspberry Yogurt with Real Mango Pieces.<br />
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I am excited to be partnering with <a href="http://www.wellroundedbaby.com/" target="_blank">Well Rounded Baby</a> for this giveaway hop! Brittany at Well Rounded Baby gave me the chance to review a cloth diaper that they sell in their shop! I chose to review the <a href="http://www.wellroundedbaby.com/search?q=Best+Bottom&x=0&y=0" target="_blank">Best Bottom system</a> that is made in the USA. I had initially wanted to review the Hedgehog print in snaps, but it sold out so quickly from their shop! So Brittany sent me the cover in Vanilla with snaps and a Large insert, so that I could do a review. She was so sweet and generous to also offer to send me the Hedgehog print as well as soon as it was back in stock in their shop! (Look for another blog post showcasing little Riley wearing the Hedgehog print Best Bottom cover once I get it!) You can read my full review of the Vanilla cover <a href="http://thelittlehedgehog.blogspot.com/2013/07/well-rounded-baby-sponsor-spotlight-and.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>. <br />
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Well Rounded Baby is a wonderful shop that offers cloth diapers, cloth diapering extras, mama gear, carriers and products for wellness. At Well Rounded Baby, their goals "...is to be able to serve and help more families as they navigate the path of cloth diapering, babywearing, and living greener. We are here to make things easy... – we would love to help! " One of my favorite design features of the online store is how the diapers are organized! Not sure where to start? Just check out the "Easy Peasy" section. Looking for something simple, then check out the "Back to the Basics" section. Wanting to try out an All-In-Two diaper or a Hybrid diaper? Then you can "Get With the System"! (haha) I just love it when shops can be creative and helpful at the same time! Well Rounded Baby also supports companies that make their products in the US. They have a great selection of diapers and other products that are made right here in the US! They carry brands like Best Bottom diapers, Blueberry/Swaddlebees diapers, Hemp Babies, Rockin' Green, Planetwise, and more!<br />
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At Well Rounded Baby, they want cloth diapering, baby wearing and natural parenting to be fun and successful. They happily offer phone and email support for all of our customers! So, if you have a problem or a question, you can stop by the store (if you are a local), visit their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WRBaby" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, call the store or email for help and answers. And, if you happen to be in Las Vegas, make sure you stop by their retail store - Brittany and James would love to meet you!<br />
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Summer is here! I love summertime - the warm (ok, hot) days, trips to the beach, the farmer's market, the pool, the splash pad, picnics outside and so many more adventures fill our days! With any trip outside the house, I like to be prepared for whatever the weather will throw our way! I always keep a spare set of clothes for each boy in the car, extra shoes for Michael, plenty of extra diapers and wipes for diaper changes, burp rags, a baby carrier, etc. Once summertime hits, I like to add some "extras" to our stash in the car for spontanteous adventures or for days when we end up being outdoors longer than expected. I like to keep hats, pool towels, swim diapers and swim trunks for the boys, sunglasses and sunscreen easily accessible in the backseat of the car. I actually keep sunscreen tucked in one of the outer diaper bag pockets, because you never know when you'll be outside longer than expected! Both boys have fair skin and I don't want any baby or toddler sunburns!</div>
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When I look for sunscreen to use on our family, I look for all-natural sunscreens that keep the toxic chemicals out of the ingredients. I want sunscreen that I can feel good about and that I know will be a safe choice. Ingredients are key, so, how do ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, sesame seed oil, coconut & macadamia nut oil and a sun safe essential oil blend sound? Well these are some of the healthy, good for you ingredients in the "go-to" sunscreen that has a permanent spot in my diaper bag this summer!</div>
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This summer we are staying safe in the sun with <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Thinc-Skin-SUN-Natural-SunScreen--2oz_p_880.html" target="_blank">Thinc Skin's Balm Baby! SUN! Natural SunScreen</a>. Our wonderful sponsor for the Celebrate Summer event, <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/?AffId=90" target="_blank">Kissed by the Moon</a>, was so kind to send me a 2oz. jar for review.</div>
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Kissed by the Moon is a family run cloth diaper and natural parenting store where you can find all kinds of cloth diapers for every budget, cloth diapering accessories, detergent, wetbags, baby carriers and so much more! "Kissed by the Moon was created out of a passion for cloth diapering and environmentally-friendly living" and everything in their store reflects that.Their goal is to make cloth diapering fun and they are always happy to help you and answer any questions you might have!</div>
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I was thrilled when Kissed by the Moon wanted to send me Balm Baby! SUN! sunscreen! This is an awesome sunscreen that is perfect for your little ones skin (or for adult skin), whether you are playing in the sun, splashing in a pool or having fun at the beach. The Balm! SUN! Sunscreen is full of organic and natural ingredients, it is made in Hawaii and has a waterproof 30 SPF. </div>
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I really appreciate that the ingredient list is short and full of natural, easy to pronounce goodness! The ingredients make it gentle enough for skin and lips too! Since there is zinc in the sunscreen, it can also do double duty as diaper rash cream, because the zinc makes a waterproof barrier. (just make sure to use a liner if you are using cloth diapers!)</div>
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The essential oil blend smells so fresh too! It has a light, natural and citrus-y scent to it that I just love. The sunscreen is very white and I was worried that it would leave the boys looking like vampires. I was pleasantly surprised that once it was thoroughly rubbed in, the "whiteness" disappears and blends in nicely. It also rubs in pretty quickly, which is nice when you are dealing with a squirmy baby who has no interest in being slathered with sunscreen! Once rubbed in, it does leave hair looking a little greasy, but it's not too bad. Another plus is that with all of the healthy oils in it, skin is nice and moisturized afterwards.</div>
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This is a very easy sunscreen to use and since it is waterproof, you really only need to apply it 1-2 times when you are outside. I am happy to say that after using it on two trips to the beach already, both boys have remained sunburn free! It is so nice to have an easy to use sunscreen that I can feel good about (It got an <a href="http://www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen/about-the-sunscreens/501440/BALM!_Baby_SUN!_Natural_Sunscreen%2C_SPF_30/" target="_blank">EWG rating of 2</a>!). Overall, I highly recommend The Balm! SUN! sunscreen and I am looking forward to using on my family throughout the summer!</div>
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Sarah Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101033256315843noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238178594460361953.post-45273144977328136222013-06-17T23:18:00.000-07:002013-06-17T23:18:20.902-07:006 Months!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Riley is 6 months old!!! Say what?!? (He turned 6 months old on 5/27, so he is 6 1/2 months old now) I absolutely cannot believe that Riley is 6 months old already. Half of a year has completely flown by! I know every parent says that...but it is so true! </div>
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Ahhh...he is growing so fast! He went from being all wobbly when I would sit him up to being sturdy and secure and staying upright chewing and teething on toys for longer and longer each day. He loves standing in his bouncer and bouncing away. He loves watching his brother run around and sometimes I think he wants to get out of the bouncer to run around with him. Michael can make him laugh...oh noy, can he make Riley laugh! Whether Michael is squealing at Riley, singing to him, blowing raspberries on his belly or shushing him, it's pretty safe to say Riley will be laughing. Riley really lights up when he sees Michael. I have been blessed with two happy, silly, smiley, loving boys!</div>
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Riley has really started talking more. It's like he's having conversation sometimes! He's busting out with some serious "Gwa, Gwa's", "Goo, Goo's", "Buah, Buah Da Da's" Sometimes he looks like he's focusing so hard and trying to truly say something. He is also seriously busting out some teeth! We've got two bottom teeth that have popped up through the gums. Poor baby! All-in-all, Riley is such a happy little guy and almost always has a smile ready. Even when he wakes up, he is (usually) all smiles!</div>
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We are entering the great, wide world of food with Riley. I truly thought that we would wait until he was at least 9 months before we gave him any food, but every time we ate he would reach out and grab at our food. It became harder and harder to keep food away from him. One night, when my parents were visiting, we were all sitting at the dinner table and Riley was on my lap. He was getting madder and madder and more and more frustrated. Finally, my mom asked why I didn't just see what he thought of some avocado. We mashed up some avocado with a fork, put it on a spoon and handed it to him. Well, he must have really been watching us, because he grabbed the spoon, studied it, focused on it and stuck the spoon in his mouth right away!</div>
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6 months is a huge milestone for me with breastfeeding! I am so, so, so thankful that Riley is still nursing! It is such a wonderful bond, I love it and love that we are still going strong!</div>
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What a sweetheart you are Riley! What a joy and a blessing! You are my sunshine and I love you! </div>
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Summertime is here! The weather where I'm at in Southern California has been hovering around 80-90+ degrees. It's just perfect for going to the pool, beach or splash pad. In our housing community, we have two pools and a splash pad at the local park, plus, we can hop in the car and drive about an hour and be at the beach. We have so many options nearby to be outside, in the sun and in the water! During the summer, I make a point of always having a pool/beach bag packed with fresh supplies. What are my summer cloth diapering "must-haves"? Here's a peek at what I keep stocked in our pool and beach bag: </div>
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I love, love, love swim reusable swim diapers. It is so nice to be able to wash and reuse them! No worrying about running out of disposables or having to spend money on multiple packs of swim diapers. Just grab them and go! I love the <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/product.asp?itemid=4054&affid=264" target="_blank">Bummis Swimmi Diaper</a> with it's velcro closure. I can always get a snug fit and I don't have to try to wrestle a wet swim diaper off! I have two, that way I have a spare, just in case! </div>
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These are a great way to help protect your little ones skin, without having to spend the extra time to slather sunscreen over a wiggly chest. Also, with a Swim Shirt or Tankini, you don't have to worry about water washing away the UV protection (like with sunscreen). I love the fun, bright colors of the <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/product.asp?itemid=4822&affid=264" target="_blank">Bummis Sun Line UV-Tee</a> and it has a Ultraviolet Protection Factor rating of 50!</div>
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Little Riley has fine, thin hair and a Swim Hat is the perfect way to keep his little head shaded from the suns rays. The <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/product.asp?itemid=4821&affid=264" target="_blank">Bummis Sun Line Sun Cap</a> matches their swim diapers and is also has a Ultraviolet Protection Factor rating of 50 for some serious sun protection! </div>
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I'm participating in this years <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/3rd-annual-flats-and-handwashing-challenge/" target="_blank">Flats and Handwashing Challenge</a> hosted by <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/" target="_blank">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> and today is the last day! Today's topic is: What did I learn/ How did it go? Do I think others could do this and how could they make it work?</div>
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Even though I had previously taken the Flats and Handwashing Challenge with Michael, I still learned some things this time around with Riley. I was worried that doing the handwashing with having Michael wanting to "help" wash dirty diapers. Since I decided to wash by hand in the tub, rather than using a camper style washer or some other contained washer, I didn't want to worry about Michael getting poop on his hands or getting in with the soapy, dirty water. But, I found that even washing with Michael in the bathroom with me and Riley in the bouncer next to the tub, I was able to wash and rinse out the diapers with no problems! Michael had a blast talking to me about the diapers and what I was doing. While he did want to help out, I just explained that since they were dirty diapers, I was going to do the washing and he could help me hang them on the clothes line. Riley did great and was happy as a lark to bounce in his bouncer, chewing on a teether and having mama and Michael talking. </div>
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I did it! Seven days without using a washing machine or a dryer on my diapers! I feel really good about doing it. It was a nice change of pace to not have to use my washer and dryer for loads of laundry. It was lovely to hang my diapers outside in the fresh air and sunshine. It felt good to re-learn some of the flat folds - like I was helping to preserve part of the history of diapers. </div>
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I really like using flats and covers - it is such a simple, no fuss diapering system. There is also great flexibility on sizing and absorbancy. All-in-all, it went better than I thought it would. Mainly, I was worried about the poop and traveling with flats. It turns out, I didn't need to worry so much. With the poop, I quickly became very thankful for my diaper sprayer! It was so nice to be able to spray the poop right into the toilet. I think that exclusively breastfeeding helped, since it is water soluble. So, while the poop wasn't fun (is it ever?) it was manageable and much easier to deal with than I thought. </div>
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Traveling with flats was actually just as easy as traveling with my regular rotation of diapers. I took a wetbag and put a few flats in it, some wipes, a spare cover and an extra wetbag for dirty diapers and I was ready to go! We were out for a whole day at a zoo and I din't have any trouble changing Riley in the bathrooms! Totally doable! </div>
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The only issue that I really had was with the handwashing. The first two days I did great - I washed a load every time I had 3-4 dirty flats and it was easy peasy. Then, I got busy (and a little "blah") about handwashing and things piled up. I really wasn't looking forward to washing a days worth of diapers at once! So, keeping up on the handwashing got a little overwhelming. I am definitely looking forward to using my washing machine again, because, it is so easy to put my diapers in, set it to wash and then walk away to forget about it. No swishing, scrubbing, swishing, dunking or wringing out. </div>
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I definitely think that others could do this! Using flats and handwashing could work for a family and I don't think that it needs to be as overwhelming as you may think. I completely understand that not everyone wants to do this. But there are plenty of reasons to learn how to use flats and handwash. You could use flats and handwash diapers and clothes when you go camping, if there was a power outage, you don't have a washer or dryer or you can't afford disposables. </div>
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Flat diapers are an inexpensive way to diaper your baby. Handwashing isn't always easy or convenient, but it is easy to do. All you need is a bucket or tub, water and detergent. Line drying is completely doable and you don't even need a full clothes line. I used a portable clothesline and it was super easy to take it in and out of the house to put my diapers outside in the sun. The clothes line folded flat and tucks away next to our fride and is out of the way when not in use. You don't need anything fancy or expensive to diaper a baby!</div>
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Would I want to handwash my diapers every day? No. I am thankful that I don't have to. But, if push came to shove and we couldn't afford diapers, especially the re-occurring cost of disposables, I would handwash diapers every single day rather than worry about my baby not having a clean diaper. I hope that challenges like this can help to open peoples eyes to the struggles that some face, as well as the re-usable options that cloth diapers provide. I absolutely love re-using Michaels cloth diapers with Riley. It is such a savings to not have to go out and buy diapers every week!</div>
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I'm participating in this years <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/3rd-annual-flats-and-handwashing-challenge/" target="_blank">Flats and Handwashing Challenge</a> hosted by <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/" target="_blank">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> and today is an open topic day. </div>
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Over the past few days, I have gotten pretty comfortable with the same folds and have used them over and over. I have been using the Origami Fold, the Jo Fold and the Pad Fold. These few folds have become like clockwork to me. Before the challenge is over though, I really wanted to try something new. So, today I practiced with the Diaperbag Fold! </div>
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Here's the Diaperbag Fold on little Riley!</div>
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So far, I am really liking this fold. It still takes me a little to get it just right. I do like that I can "pre-fold" it and have it ready to go. It is a pretty absorbent fold too and is a nice, snug fit around little Riley's leg.</div>
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*I originally learned about this fold on <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/how-to-fold-a-flat-diaperbag-style-video-and-image-tutorial/" target="_blank">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a>*</div>
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<b>Do you have a favorite flat fold? Anything new you've tried during the Flats and Handwashing Challenge?</b></div>
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I'm participating in this years <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/3rd-annual-flats-and-handwashing-challenge/" style="color: #d4b83d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Flats and Handwashing Challenge</a> hosted by <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/" style="color: #d4b83d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> and today's topic is, What's Working for Me.</div>
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I am actually surprised at how quickly 5 days has gone by! In thinking about these past 5 days and what has worked for me, I have also had the opportunity to think about what hasn't worked as well for me.</div>
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So, what has been working for me? Flats! I have found a real appreciation for the simplicity of flats. I am loving how hard working flats are. I also am loving the 100% cotton flats and the bamboo and hemp blends (rather than synthetic materials) and am finding myself truly surprised at how absorbent they are. I haven't had any leaks during the day! I have mostly used the origami fold, jo fold and the pad fold. I have yet to try the diaper bag fold with little Riley. I really like the versatility of folds- you can do something easy, like the pad fold or you can get fun with your folds! I have used covers with Riley since he was born and only recently added pockets to his diaper rotation (not during this challenge, of course!). I have enjoyed using flats so much, that I have actually been toying with the idea of selling a good majority of my pocket diaper stash. *gasp!*</div>
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I also really love hanging my diapers outside. I definitely think that this is something I will keep doing after the challenge is over. Not only is it better for our energy consumption, but it brightens laundry and makes it smell super fresh! So, overall, the Flats Challenge is working pretty well for me. It's working well enough that I will definitely keep on diapering with flats and hanging my diapers outside.</div>
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On the flip side, there are some things that aren't working so well for me. Mainly, it's the washing part. It's not that I can't wash diapers by hand, it's more of a time thing. I was doing just fine the first few days when I would wash the diapers every time I had 3-4 dirty diapers. But then, I slacked a bit and let the diapers from the day pile up in the bucket. I had too many to wash in my little bucket, so I had to fill up the tub. It was much more time consuming and it just took the enjoyment out of handwashing. It's definitely best to stay on top of washing diapers, because once it goes for too long, it is overwhelming and then I just don't look forward to the washing.</div>
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The other thing that hasn't been working quite as well as I would have hope for has been night time diapering. Little Riley has woken up wet one morning and damp another. The other mornings he has been dry, so it's been about 50/50 for waking up dry. I'm still working on it though! </div>
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So, there are some pros so far and some cons, but overall, it has been easier than I thought and I have found a new appreciation for the simplicity of flat diapers and line drying really appeals to me.</div>
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I'm participating in this years <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/3rd-annual-flats-and-handwashing-challenge/" target="_blank">Flats and Handwashing Challenge</a> hosted by <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/" target="_blank">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> and today's topic is Handwashing.</div>
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I don't think that handwashing is all that difficult. It's time consuming, but not hard. I think that one of the things that I worry about is whether or not I'm using enough soap and getting the diapers clean enough. There's always the "sniff test" though and once the diapers are clean, I haven't smelled any residual pee or poof smell. So, that's got to be a good sign! </div>
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I was worried about how things would go with little Michael wanting to "help" me every step of the way. He wants to help wash the diapers, but since I wash them using gloves and don't use something separate, like a plunger, I'm not super comfortable letting him help me with the dirty diapers. He does get to help me hang them to dry on the drying rack, and that's fun! He is a super great helper and I love that his heart truly desires to be helpful. </div>
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<b>Rinse</b>. I dump the dirty water out and rinse the diapers.</div>
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<b>Wash</b>. I fill my little bucket with hot water and 1/2 tsp of detergent. I try to wash about 2-4 diapers at a time. More than that, and I have to use the tub, rather than my little bucket. I agitate, swish and scrub my diapers for about 15 minutes or longer, depending on how dirty they are. I may even let them soak for a bit. It just depends on how dirty they are.</div>
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<b>Rinse, Rinse, Rinse</b>. I dump the dirty water, then rinse the diapers under warm, running water for a few minutes. Then, I fill my bucket with warm water and swish and dunk to see if there are still any bubbles. Then I dump the water and rinse with cold water.</div>
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<b>Hang to Dry</b>. I take my wet diapers and hang them on my portable clothes line in the sunshine. I make sure to use clothes pins, because I learned (the hard way) that they will blow off the clothes line and land on the grass. </div>
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<b>Let Dry</b>. I am blessed that the weather here is so nice. All week it has been sunny, 80+ degrees and it has been breezy. Perfect weather for drying clothes! As the flats soak up the sun, they get nice and crisp and white!</div>
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So, how am I doing? Pretty good. While I don't mind washing them by hand, it is a but time consuming. I have really come to appreciate my washing machine! One thing I learned is that when you wash gloves by hand with gloves, you need longer gloves! I am using regular dish/cleaning gloves and the length is a bit too short. So, when I am washing the diapers, some of the water sloshes up into my gloves. :p All-in-all though, I really do enjoy hanging my diapers outside! They smell so fresh! I really like being outside in the fresh air and it is really nice to think about the energy that I am saving too! </div>
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Sarah Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101033256315843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238178594460361953.post-45400684174136647732013-05-22T12:54:00.000-07:002013-05-22T12:54:26.551-07:00Nightime Diapering with Flats and a Funny Story - Day 3 #FlatsChallenge <div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm participating in this years <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/3rd-annual-flats-and-handwashing-challenge/" target="_blank">Flats and Handwashing Challenge</a> hosted by <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/" target="_blank">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> and today is an open topic day. </div>
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Ahhh...night time. One of my worries was whether or not flat diaper would keep little Riley dry while he was sleeping. I was hoping to get through the nights unscathed and wake up next to a happy and non-soaked little boy. Well, after 2 nights in flats, the score is </div>
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Bummer. Sorry Riley. The first night was great. I used the Zabi Baby Bamboo flat diaper in an origami fold. I have actually put him to bed with this diaper before with great success. Well, I made sure that I washed it and hung it outside to dry yesterday, so I could use it that night. I did the same thing for night two: Zabi Baby bamboo flat diaper, origami fold, cover, pj's, done! Well, he woke up this morning and his diaper had leaked out the side. Rats. It wasn't a huge leak, but still. As I was changing him into a fresh diaper and a new outfit, I realized that the diaper wasn't as snug around his legs as it probably should have been. That's probably why it leaked. The flat was actually still dry a little in the back too! I am amazed at how much a bamboo diaper can absorb! Tonight I will have to double check my work and make sure that the diaper is snugger around little Riley's legs. Hopefully tonight we will be leak free!</div>
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Now for my funny story! So, the first day of the challenge, I didn't get a chance to wash my flats until late afternoon. I hung them on my portable drying rack in the last bit of sunshine in our backyard. It has been 80+ degrees and breezy here, so I was pretty confident that they would dry. Well, I got caught up with diaper changes, making snacks, dinner, playing, cleaning, feeding Riley, snuggling, reading books and all that fun stuff that goes along with toddlers and babies ...and totally forgot about the flats that were hanging outside. We went to bed, I woke up in the morning and realized that I left them outside! Whoops! I asked hubby if the sprinklers had gone off that morning. He thought that maybe it was one of the "off" mornings for our sprinkler, so he dashed outside and brought in the flats, No such luck! *Palm to forehead* They were sopping wet! Double rats! </div>
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So, back upstairs they went for another wash and rinse. I have no idea where the water comes from that comes out of our sprinklers or if there is anything in the water, like chlorine or maybe it is even reclaimed water. Ewww. There was no way I was putting that on Riley's bum! Thankfully, with 18 flats, I still had enough for the day. Moral of the story: Even when your busy, take a peek outside before going to bed, to see if you left anything out there!</div>
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<b>Are you taking part in the Flats and Handwashing Challenge? What do you do at night? Any funny stories from your flat diaper experience?</b></div>
Sarah Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101033256315843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238178594460361953.post-65883966267731123522013-05-21T11:42:00.000-07:002013-05-21T11:42:59.083-07:00How did I Prepare for the Flats and Handwashing Challenge? Day 2 #FlatsChallenge <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm participating in this years <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/3rd-annual-flats-and-handwashing-challenge/" target="_blank">Flats and Handwashing Challenge</a> hosted by <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/" target="_blank">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> and today's blog prompt is: How did you Prepare? List your supplies, where you bought them, how you made them, how much you paid, etc. </div>
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It was actually pretty easy for me to prepare for the Flats and Handwashing Challenge. Since I had done the Flats and Handwashing Challenge with little Michael when he was little, I already had the flats and Snappis. I also already had all the diaper covers I needed, since I have been using covers with prefolds, fitteds and flats with little Riley since he was born. Everything was clean and ready to go too, since it was all already in my rotation. I simply took my pocket diapers, fitteds and prefolds and put them away for the week. </div>
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With Riley, it has been so nice to see how reusing our initial cloth diaper investment is saving us money now! Now, that's not to say that I refrained from buying Riley new diapers! Buying some key, sized pieces for Riley's first few months was definitely needed. But, reusing the flats and Snappis from when Micahel was a baby has been great! I really love having everything that I need for Riley! I can really see how buying cloth diapers and then being able to reuse them can save you sooo much money! </div>
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18 <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/product.asp?itemid=4708&affid=264" target="_blank">Swaddlebees/Blueberry Flats</a> ($16.95 x 3 packages of 6 = $50.85 ) *I actually received these for free from Swaddlebees for the first Flats and Handwashing Challenge*</div>
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2 <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/product.asp?itemid=2722&affid=264" target="_blank">Snappis </a>($3.97 x 2 = $7.94)</div>
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2 <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/product.asp?itemid=4251&affid=264" target="_blank">Blueberry One-Size Coveralls</a> ($16.95 x 2 = $33.90)</div>
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2 <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/product.asp?itemid=3419&affid=264" target="_blank">Bummis Super Whisper Wraps</a> - Sz Small ($12.97 x 2 = $25.94 )</div>
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18 <a href="http://www.kellyscloset.com/product.asp?itemid=3304&affid=264" target="_blank">Thirsties Wipes</a> ($11.75/package of 6 = $35.25 )</div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cool-Craft-Faucet-Handle-Rockin-Tissue/dp/B0057FYEP0/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1369160836&sr=8-25&keywords=diaper+sprayer" target="_blank">Diaper Sprayer</a> ($44.95)</div>
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Sample of <a href="https://www.allensnaturally.com/product_info.php?products_id=44" target="_blank">Allen's Naturally</a> to wash with (I received this in a swag bag at the Great Cloth Diaper Change) ($1.73)</div>
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Not bad! Of course, you can always choose less expensive wipes, covers or flats and not use a diaper sprayer. Then there is the cost of detergent, which is a reoccurring cost, and more, since you're not just using it for a week. I also didn't go out and buy all of these things at once. I slowly added to my cloth diapers as I had extra money and as I had a need. I also received some things for free, like the flats. If I was looking to start cloth diapering with flats and covers, I think a dozen flats would be plenty and 4 covers are nice, but I would probably start with 2 or 3 covers. I would also get cheaper wipes. Some of my supplies have been invaluable though, like the drying rack from Ikea. Best $15 spent! I use it all the time and not just for diapers. It is so nice to be able to take it outside and sun some whites or dry a small load of laundry.</div>
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Also, even if you went out and bought everything I listed here for $250, imagine how quickly you would spend that on disposable diapers and wipes! Some families would spend that much in a few months on diapers and wipes. I have taken that $250 investment and used it for 2 diapering 2 children!</div>
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For this challenge though, all I spent was $3.99 for a pair of gloves! I had everything else! </div>
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Sarah Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101033256315843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238178594460361953.post-83555707480675898812013-05-20T01:00:00.000-07:002013-05-20T08:14:45.923-07:00Why I decided to take the Flats and Handwashing Challenge - Day 1 #FlatsChallenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Flats and Handwashing Challenge is here! I'm participating in this years <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/3rd-annual-flats-and-handwashing-challenge/" target="_blank">Flats and Handwashing Challenge</a> hosted by <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/" target="_blank">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> )with the help of little Riley). This event will run for a week, starting (today) May 20th and it goes until Sunday, May 26th. There are over 300 families participating (both bloggers and non-bloggers) in this event!</div>
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The basics of <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/3rd-annual-flats-and-handwashing-challenge/" target="_blank">the rules</a> are simple: I can only use flat diapers, I can't use a washer and I can't use a dryer. Whaaaat?!? Why? Why on earth would I give up the luxury or using my washer and dryer? Well, that's just it. A washer and a dryer truly are luxuries. Sometimes I take them for granted and I rarely think about the fact that there are people out there who struggle to come up with the money to take clothes to a laundry mat or who simply don't even have access to a washer or dryer. When I was growing up, we lived in the country and had a clothes line in the back yard. We had a dryer, but it only got used on rainy days. We hung our clothes on a clothes line and the sun and wind dried our clothes! They smelled fresh and clean and our whites were always white (thanks to the suns whitening powers). </div>
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Now, you might also be wondering what a "flat" is and why I would want to use them. A flat diaper is that "old fashioned" diaper that uses a fastener of some kind (pins, Snappi, etc) and a waterproof cover. Flat diapers are made out of a single layer of fabric (usually cotton, although it can be any material as long as it is a single layer) and can be folded in a variety of ways to be fastened around your baby. They do require a waterproof cover to keep your baby dry. So why flats? Why not just keep using my regular pocket cloth diapers? Well, I've been thinking about that and in a word, simplicity. It would seem that pocket diapers or All-in-one diapers might be easier and in some ways, they are. They don't require folding, fastening or an extra cover. But, sometimes I think the less "fancy" flat diaper truly is a simpler diaper. It washes up easily and the large square shape lends itself to being very versatile in how you can use it and fold it for the most absorbancy. </div>
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I learned so much about folding flat diapers and washing by hand! I actually enjoyed the week more than I thought I would. But, diapering a year and a half old vs. a 5 month (almost 6 month) old, exclusively breastfed baby is a little different. First, I realized that I don't remember that many of the folds. Then, there's the poop...this should be interesting! At least bf poop is water soluble! Then, my other concern is trying to wash and clean these diapers with 3 year old wanting to help! </div>
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I decided to take part in the Flats and Handwashing Challenge in order to help bring awareness to the fact that there are families out there who struggle to provide clean diapers for their babies. There are families who balk at the price of disposables, but don't know there are other options out there. There are families who don't have luxuries like a washer, dryer or fancy cloth diapers, yet they may be unaware that there are affordable and reusable options. I hope to show that flat diapers are an affordable way to diaper your baby and that hand washing is absolutely doable. </div>
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<b>I hope you enjoy following along with me as I take this challenge! Do you have any questions for me about the challenge? Anything in particular you would like to see? Are you participating in the Flats and Handwashing Challenge? </b> </div>
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