tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349650732011-07-29T03:35:43.206-05:00Here writes a mother of three;* working to raise her family. She diapers with cloth; she is not a sloth. She shares her comments for free! (Donations accepted, of course!) *I actually have four children now, but "four" doesn't exactly rhyme with "family" or "free".Itty Bitty Baby Bunzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184161739859608921noreply@blogger.comBlogger401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34965073.post-92048027874820470142010-09-14T14:01:00.004-05:002010-09-14T14:17:06.860-05:00

Countless mums have asked me over the years how to rid the stink in their cloth diapers. Though the problem can usually be easily remedied, sometimes - especially with front loading washers, the stink issue is a little more tricky. I'm re-posting an older entry of mine especially for my friend Stephanie and her readers at Keeper of the Home who have front loaders and/or stubborn stinky cloth

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For Immediate Release (4/1/2010): In a time when the economy is being so unkind to so many, the scientists at the World Napology/Dipeology Association (WNDA) have declared a new way to save money. Instead of purchasing disposable diapers month after month and filling up landfills week after week, now parents have the option to grow their own diapers! We’ve all heard about the study of

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What's the perfect size stash? I get that question a lot at the store. Every family is different, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer. There are many variables! How often do you want to do laundry? What kind of diapers do you want to use? What is your budget (do you need to grow into your stash slowly?) How old is your child(ren)? Will you use cloth full-time or part-time? I

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It’s that time again! We are proud to announce our sponsorship of the Tenth semi-annual Great Cloth Diaper Hunt™!How does the GCDH work? It’s simple! Register here on or after October 15, 2009. Then you visit all the participating sponsor sites and hunt for the Diaper Decisions™ diaper, to earn entries to the 90 random prize drawings, including Two Grand Prizes and one Ultimate Grand Prize!For

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"In preparation for swine-flu vaccinations next month, the state of Washington's Health Department has temporarily suspended a rule that limits the amount of a mercury preservative in vaccines given to pregnant women and children under the age of 3. Thimerosal has been eliminated from most vaccines in the United States, and the compound may be linked to autism. But it will be added to the bulk

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Photo used with permission Flickr CC 2.0.Photo credit: illuminating9_11'sThe "regular" flu, H1N1 (formerly known as swine flu) - both conjure up thoughts of misery, worry and even sometimes death. We've all heard the horror stories by now and it's a bit scary. Do you vaccinate? Do you take your chances? What if you vaccinate and get the flu anyway? What if you have family members in the "

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*CLOSED*If you've ever nursed a baby, you likely know the aches and pains that accompany those first few days as baby learns to latch on. Got a poor latch? Owww! What horror! Fortunately, there are other moms who have suffered before you (and there will be more after you) and the pioneers at Earth Mama, Angel Baby have developed a lanolin-free solution to help reduce your discomfort.Natural

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Diaper rashes. Ick! Nobody wants them. Lots of babies get them.Cloth diapering is a great way to prevent and/or treat diaper rash. Most diapering systems suggest that you do NOT use creams and ointments as it can coat the fabric of your diaper and cause repelling. The good news is, cloth diapers are breathable and allow for air flow to your baby's bum. More air = less moisture and a BAD

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So sad to say, but it's happened again... Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning HazardApproximately 4 million of these floats have been recalled by Aqua-Leisure Industries of Avon, Massachusetts. The one pictured here is just one of the many styles on the recall list. They have been sold from December 2002 through June 2009 at many large retailers across the

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*CLOSED*Many of you have been waiting patiently for this review-you may once again breathe! It's finally time to hear my opinions on the Potty Tots potty learning program. (And, give you a chance to win one for yourself!)I must first begin by saying that I believe every mom has their specialty. I must also confess, teaching my children to use the potty consistently is NOT mine! I have taught

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Do any of these pictures look like something your children own? Look carefully.Recently, several recalls have been issued for items you may find in your home:Macy’s Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation HazardNestle' Toll House Voluntary WithdrawalBody Boards Recalled by JGR Copa Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardLaJobi Recalls Babi Italia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson

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Really? That's how it looks if your child's doctor deems them "...neededto relieve the effects of a particular disease."As parents, we are always looking to give our children the best. Many times, we are even guilty of giving too much in an effort to show them our love. When we are blessed with a child with special needs, it seems this desire to make their lives better in whatever way we can

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Summer is nearly here and it's time to use the sun for your diapers! That's right - use pockets? Prefolds? Hemp? Get some staining over the last 6 months? Consider doing a little summer cleaning and lay those bad boys in the sun for a bit. Sunlight is a wonderful bleaching agent - just ask your husband about the apholstry in his car. Most of the time, it can take the stains right out of

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In short, here's my "Letterman List":Can we say, "CUTE!"? Yeah! Elmo and Big Bird got nothin' on cute cloth diapers!Budget friendly. Although there can be a bit of a start up cost, in the long run, cloth saves HUGE for your wallet!Choices. You can find a cloth diaper to fit any baby: chunky, skinny, long, short, big belly, high/low rise. You name it, you can find cloth that fits it.Feel. What a

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It's official - my third little one has officially mastered the ways of the royal porcelain potty throne! Can I get a "woot-woot"?I mentioned earlier that I was privileged to be able to use and review the new Potty Tots system. I can officially say now that we are no longer in need of potty charts and rhymes and chants.THANK YOU, POTTY TOTS! I will definitely be going into more detail about what

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Summer is right around the corner! Are you ready? Do you have your cloth swim pants purchased? Got all the SPF lotion dusted off? How about the somehow dreaded swimsuit - tried it on yet? Hats? Goggles? Beach towels? Floaty wings? Inner tubes? OH MY!!!Breathe - in, out, in, out......Wanna win something that will make your summer family life a little easier? I want to help you (ok, ok, and I want

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Green, Recycle, Carbon Footprint, Reduce & Reuse - there's no doubt you've heard these terms in abundance (maybe even too much) as the world has decided to "go green".Recently, I subscribed to our local paper in order to take advantage of the coupons on Sunday. Tucked neatly inside the black and white newsprint, wrapped up like a sweet package of savings, I anxiously await each new arrival. (OK,

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I'm so excited to share with you all about an opportunity I've been given to review a potty learning product!!! I can hardly wait to tell you all how it goes. My 3 year-old is my third child to teach to use the potty and he is the one getting to experiment with "Potty Tots". This program was designed by Jill Leech, a mother of three. With a psychology and teaching background, this mom has put

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Oops! We forgot to post the winner (no wonder they haven't claimed their prize)! Congratulations to...... "Chasing the Little Chunnsters" ........you are the proud winner of a brand new pair of ToodleBugz of your choice! Contact us soon to claim your prize!Follow this blog to be guaranteed an entry each time we hold a blog contest! Make comments on blog posts to gain extra entries (one comment

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-Are you ready to shop? Use this code: blog5 until March 28th, 2009 to receive 5% off your purchase at Itty Bitty! (Now, aren't you glad you checked the blog?)PLUS - leave a comment on any of our blog entries or become a follower of our blog and you will be entered to win a free pair of ToodleBugz leg and arm warmers!I know it's almost Summer! But there will still be chilly mornings and cool

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--It's happened again. Carcinogens and contaminants have been found in personal care products for children. According to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, U.S. law permits these items to be left off product labels because they are technically not ingredients.What did they find, exactly? An independent lab tested 48 products for 1,4-dioxane. 28 of those 48 were also tested for formaldehyde. Here's

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I haven't been there yet to try it out, but I have it from a reputable source that this coupon code will work on your most expensive item! Woohoo!!It is good until March 23, 2009! Let's go shopping at 10% off!Code: X9R7F4NLet me know how it works for you!

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These are so very cute!!!! I just got them in and am trying so hard not to open one and try it out for fun! The new Moby Wrap prints come in Daisy (to the left) and Camo (on the right). They are adorable!In addition to these two new prints, I also got in the latest UV protected wrap in the new summer color, Fuchsia. It is a bold, new color - designed to impress! And, you're not seeing spots (or

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9 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your GroceriesIt never fails, we budget for our groceries, but the bill always ends up being more. We underestimate, run out of things faster than expected and overall, everything is becoming just too expensive! To make things a little bit easier, here are 9 simple ways you can start saving money on your groceries.Go with a List: Yes, I know…it’s a pretty obvious

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Congratulations to Martha of Missouri (a blog follower) and Heidi from Soapaholics Anonymous (author of the leg warmers tutorial)!Martha won the Child Safety Pack by My Precious Kids and Heidi won a pair of Toodlebugz by Trendz 4 Tots!WooHoo! Way to go ladies! Contact me soon with your addresses!Please note, we're going to take a break from Sensational Sundays this week and next week for the

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Let's talk super-cute! If you have a shopping addiction to shoes or cloth diapers - LOOK OUT! We held a drawing just last week for a free pair of ToodleBugz leg and arm warmers. The entries for this contest were abundant and the winner was, of course, thrilled! Have you seen this cute accessory? Have you looked at the cute bumble bees and lady bugs and frogs? There are giraffes and panda bears

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Toys. Our kids like them.Our husbands LOVE them! They foster learning, creativity, and imagination. They help make the long trip over the river and through the woods a little more peaceful. They make our children smile! But could they also be making them sick?Recent news reports have many shying away from toys produced in China, but unfortunately, China is not the only one with which we should be

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Amy B. of Arkansas is our latest winner! Congratulations! Amy gets to enjoy her choice of a brand new pair of ToodleBugz leg and arm warmers!This week's Sensational Sunday is getting off to bit of a late start - due to a kidney stone - OUCH! But, wait no longer! This week's give away is:A Child Safety Pack from My Precious KidThis pack is complete ID protection for one child. Perfect and just in

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And the Winner is......Allison B. of Arkansas!Congratulations! Allison gets to have her choice of a 10oz. soy candle! ____________________________________________Our next contest starts today! We'll call this new trend:SENSATIONAL SUNDAYSThis week's Sensational Sunday give away will be: 1 pair of your choice of instockTOODLEBUGZ LEG/ARM WARMERS (These warmers are perfect for keeping little legs

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***SEE POST BELOW TO ENTER TO WIN THE FREE SOY CANDLE!***Recently on the Diaper Jungle forums, a member wrote asking for advice regarding her new HE washing machine and her now stinky diapers. This is one of the biggest fears people have when considering cloth diapering for their babies - the laundry. Will they have tons more laundry to wash using cloth? Will the dirty cloth diapers leave "

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The economy is hurting retailers nationwide. There are hundreds of "big name", as well as "mom and pop", shops closing their doors or planning to close after the holidays. Rumor has it Circuit City has filed Chapter 11, Home Depot will be closing several stores, as will Pep Boys. What are those that are left - especially the small businesses - to do?Well, in short, their struggle is your freebie!

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You've waited for the big reveal....here it is....."May I have the Cloth Diaper Dictionary, please?And the definitions are......."- PUL - (PolyUrethane Laminate) - fabric that is treated (laminated) to make it fluid-resistant, yet breathable; often used to make diaper covers in order to contain messes - FB - (Fuzzi Bunz) - specific brand of reusable, pocket diaper; manufactured by Mother of Eden-

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Confused by the title?At first, most everyone is confused and bewildered by the thought of choosing cloth diapers over disposables (sposies). Initially, brows are furrowed in confusion, lips are curled in disgust and heads shake rapidly side-to-side at the possibilities of extra laundry!Body language dances a jittery jig communicating the immediate fears that accompany the horrific thoughts of

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Passwords.So simple, yet they can produce large headaches! I remember the simple days of trying to remember three little numbers and which way to turn the knob on your combination lock to access your Algebra book from the high school locker. Even THAT was hard enough when fatigued! These days, almost everywhere we go on the web seems to require a user name, a password, a question in case you

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Having trouble with diaper rash? Diaper rash can be triggered by many different factors: cutting teeth, change in diet, medications, moisture trapped next to skin, friction from movement in a wet or dirty diaper, food allergies, contact dermatitis, etc. These irritations to the skin can cause redness and inflammation in the diaper area. Once skin is damaged, urine and feces can cause further

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Have you ever thought about how long your child's bunz will be in direct contact with a diaper? Let's say your child is potty trained at 2 1/2 years of age. This means, 30 months of his/her life is spent in diapers. That's 913 days in diapers.That's 21,912 hours IN DIAPERS!!!! Let's do our kids a favor and think twice about what material is going to touch them for 22,000 hours (less or more

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Did you know that most babies use between 6 and 12 diapers every day?Let's do the math using only 6 diapers a day:- potty trained at 2 years of age means 365 days X 2 years X 6 diapers = 4,380 total diapersWhat if your kids don't fully potty train until they're 3 (or more)?- potty trained at 3 years of age means 365 days X 3 years X 6 diapers = 6,570 total diapersWOW! Now let's calculate how much

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Diapers! Some cringe at this word! But it doesn't have to be as dreadful as you think.....add some pizzazz to this necessary, repetitive task!Why do the paper diaper companies print Elmo and Big Bird and Dora, etc. on their diapers? To make them FUN!!! Fun for both babies and their caregivers! So why not add some color and cute prints to diaper time?!? Wouldn't your little ones enjoy choosing

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Take the following quiz. Give yourself 2 points for every "yes" & 1 point for every "no".1. Do you LOVE to do laundry?2. Have you always wanted to play in the toilet but your mom wouldn't let you?3. Do you stay home all day with your baby and never leave the house, even on weekends?4. Do you have no hobbies and too much free time?If you answered "YES" to all these questions you may want to

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Do the women in your family ever talk about how good you have it now? Do they "reminisce" about the old days when they had to:hang the laundry because there were no dryers? listen to the radio because they couldn't afford a television? wear only dresses to school? (not to mention walking there in the snow, uphill, both ways!)trek out back to the outhouse? pin on cloth diapers in the wee hours of

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