Cloth Diaper Week Day #4 Giveaway

Today’s featured diaper is more for the older babies and toddlers out there. Willow Pad's Sprout Change training pants is a duo diaper acting as an All-In-One diaper and pull-down training pants for those transitioning over to using the potty. Per Moses’ favorite color we received the Cherry trainer for review.

They are designed to fit children 20-50 pounds (2T-5T) and that is AMAZING feature in my opinion. Sizing is a huge issue when babies grow past the 30 pound mark and finding something that actually needs to be adjusted tighter than its large setting is wonderful. I also love their elastic adjustment system; unlike Fuzzybunz whose elastic sticks out on the inside of the diaper Sprouts are hidden inside. Pictured below you can see the two parallel snaps which secure the diaper and the snap towards the back which incases the hidden adjustment system. I also like that you can pull both strings of elastic (for legs and waist) in one area making contour fit a breeze!

For those who are not ready to potty train this diaper is a great quality all-in-one. Additional padding all over the inside keeps overnight leaks from occurring and the thick insert sewn in the center keeps everything in one place.

There is no snaps on the outside for a contour closure which could potentially be an issue for sizing for smaller babies (20 lbs range). However like I mentioned before there in leg and waist elastic inside that can be adjusted pretty small. Overall I would advise this diaper for young toddlers and beginning potty trainers.

Everyone’s baby will eventually be making this transition and Sprout wants to help make them feel independent so their giving away an AIO/Trainer for one of the readers!

To enter: leave a comment on this post telling me a funny potty training/ diaper/ baby bathroom story! Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you're the winner!

Extra entry: follow the blog on Twitter (@BusylandB) OR subscribe via Reader/ email so you won't miss any of the fun this week. Leave 1 additional comment telling me which of the extras you did.

Extra entry #2: Tweet OR update your Facebook status letting your friends know about Cloth Diaper Week. Make sure you include the website link! Come back and leave a comment telling me which one you did and make sure to include your Facebook or Twitter name.

Cloth Diaper Week Day #3 Review

Don’t forget to enter this morning’s giveaway here.
I don’t normally see Smarti Pants diapers on any Top 10 list or retail store that’s why I’m calling them a hidden gem. They compare very similar to a Fuzzi Bunz one size diaper with adjustable snaps on the outer shell and a fun array of 13 colors to choose from.

My favorite feature is their slip out liner; when you’re tossing it into the wash no need to reach around for a soiled liner because it’s comes out by itself in the cycle! There is a front and backside slit for stuffing insert into the pocket then it just magically floats out as the cycle runs.

The insert is very thick causing no need for an additional liner at bedtime.

My only cons about the diaper itself is there is no adjustable leg elastic and since my “baby” is 30 pounds I’m not sure how the leg leakage would be for a small infant.

At $13.46 a piece they are a great economical choice if you want a one size pocket diaper.

www.smartipants.com
http://www.facebook.com/smartipantsdiapers 

Cloth Diaper Week Day #3 Giveaway

If you are just joining us today it's Cloth Diaper Week! It kicked off Sunday and our first giveaway was yesterday!

Bummis was kind enough to send us their medium Fabulous Wet Bag for review. My #1 favorite thing about this bag is its durability. I was a little concerned bag is only 1 layer thick (opposed to our original wetbag that has 1 waterproof lining and 1 fabric lining) but surprisingly it’s holding up very well. I have not conducted a smell test to see if it emits more of an odor than others but from what I can tell they all seem to smell the same.

Another favorite feature of mine in the hanging hook located on the corner of the bag that snaps open. I’ve been hooking it onto the handle of Moses’ backpack making it a extremely convenient wetbag.

(if you notice in the picture you can see the hook it made out of durable material as well)

One reader will get to win their very own Fabulous Wet Bag!

To enter: leave a comment on this post telling me how you store your dirty diapers between washes! Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you're the winner!

Extra entry: follow the blog on Twitter (@BusylandB) OR subscribe via Reader/ email so you won't miss any of the fun this week. Leave 1 additional comment telling me which of the extras you did.

Extra entry #2: Tweet OR update your Facebook status letting your friends know about Cloth Diaper Week. Make sure you include the website link! Come back and leave a comment telling me which one you did and make sure to include your Facebook or Twitter name.

Come back over later today so see this afternoon's post! Yes, two post in one day!

Cloth Diaper Week Day 2

When I first spotted itti bitti diapers online they were love at first sight; an Australian based company offering something I’ve never seen in the US diaper market. Versatility is the key to making these diapers so stinkin’ neat! The bitti tutto line is a one size diaper accommodating newborns to potty training (8 to 44lbs); that’s right, 44 pounds! They offer 18 standard colors and seasonal prints for their soft minky outside and each diaper comes with 3 different inserts to make this diaper fit any age.

When I first received the diaper all the inserts were a bit intimidating; colored snaps and different shaped inserts were not something I was used to. After reading the instructions and playing around with the options it all started to make sense. They even go as far as having two different ways to snap in the largest insert for girls or boys to accommodate what areas of the diaper gets the wettest.

For daytime use I snap the mini soaker to the largest soaker and snap into the diaper with the bulk being in the front. For night times I add the extra (medium sized) soaker and he has never leaked out.

When I first examined I diaper I was concerned with its size because everything seemed smaller then I was used to. However their patented “poo fence” has proven to do its job wonderfully holding everything in.

In my opinion there are a few downsides to these diapers. First is the way they “puff” out in the hiney area. Davy jokes saying he looks like J- LO because even though the diaper is fitted perfectly the outer material is sewn on with extra bunching to make a cute fluffy backside. If Moses was a girl this would be understandable but it doesn’t give a sleek like others do. Once he is dressed you do not notice this “puff” but it may make a difference for small babies.

The other is the cost; at $26.95 a piece it may be hard to buy a dozen or two up from but with all the little details I understand their expense. In my eyes they are the crème de la crème of diapers, the luxury of cloth and everyone should have at least one!

Itti Bitti has been kind enough to offer one of the readers their very own bitti tutto diaper!

To enter: leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite bitti tutto color! Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you're the winner!

Extra entry: follow the blog on Twitter (@BusylandB) OR subscribe via Reader/ email so you won't miss any of the fun this week. Leave 1 additional comment telling me which of the extras you did.

Extra entry #2: Tweet OR update your Facebook status letting your friends know about Cloth Diaper Week. Make sure you include the website link! Come back and leave a comment telling me which one you did and make sure to include your Facebook or Twitter name.

Something else I want to mention about the diapers is the company themselves. Through the review process I have had nothing but wonderful interactions with their staff and they really go above and beyond on their customer service. They also just released a series of You Tube videos to help their customers make the best of the itti bitti diapers; with tutorials on snapping inserts, sizing, and answering all those intimidating questions you may have.

http://www.eco-distributionusa.com/ 
Facebook.com/ittibittius
Twitter.com/ittibittius
www.ittibitti.us

Giveaway open to US residents only; you must be at least 18 to enter.

Cloth Diaper Week Day 1

I'm excited to be writing the first post in this Cloth Diaper Week series! I planned to post this earlier today but  I had to play out a bounce house birthday party for most of the afternoon  life got in the way.
I have been wanting to do and say more about cloth diapers ever since our conversion last year but didn't know how to make an impact with my words. After connecting with some wonderful companies I came to the conclusion that the best way to get anyone to listen is to give away free stuff! 

I think one of the biggest reasons people don't cloth diaper is because they are stuck on the "Old School" pins and prefolds way; they don't realize how easy is can be and are afraid to try.

Our personal journey started last year when I first caught wind of cloth diapering the "New School" way thanks to the internets. I mentioned it a little bit here and then wrote about our conversion here . After I narrowed it down to few brands that interest me I spent time reading other's options, blog reviews, complaints, FAQ's then eventually decided on a brand. Our biggest reason for cloth diapering ("CD") was economically based; I went so far as to make a money spreadsheet laying out cloth vs. disposables (I'll share this later on in the week) and was shocked at the savings. Our other reasoning was environmentally based and I simply liked the feeling I got when I put them on Moses. I liked that I was in control of what materials were covering his bum and was able to custom fit them for bedtime. Again, that's the condensed version and you can read more on that here.

This week I hope you have a chance to read about new companies, new styles, and a new way to cloth diaper. Like I mentioned on Friday each day will bring a new post or two and a new giveaway.

See you tomorrow!

Shhhhh.......out it from the rooftops!

It’s Friday….which means….it’s time….for the announcement! I know I’ve been a tease and drug you along…so… enough is enough! Instead of giving a hint I’ll just come out and say it!

Busyland is hosting a

Cloth Diaper Week

That’s right, seven wonderful days of reviews, stories, and best of all, GIVEAWAYS!

(Emphasis on the “s” in the word giveaways!)

Think your “stash” is already full? Have you even been curious about different brands? Different styles? Thinking about baby #2 and want to add to your stockpile?

What about those of you who don’t cloth diaper? Well have you ever thought about it? Do you have a friend or sister who does? Need a baby shower gift? Don’t want to spend the money yourself but would like to see how your baby does in one? Don’t believe me that they are life changing and wonderful?

This is the time to try! So many great Companies involved this week offering so much great FREE gear!

The official week kicks off this Sunday and will last through Saturday. No mumbo jumbo when it comes to the giveaways, I promise! Easy reading, viewing, and entering!

If you’re afraid you might forget between today and Sunday follow Busyland on Twitter @BusylandB or subscribe to blog via email or Google Reader.


I hope everyone is as excited as I am…if not…you should be! See you all Sunday!

Weak excuses; Happy list

So remember how I was all “oh yeah I’m posting something special on Moses’ half birthday to make up not posting on his actual birthday?” Well…that was yesterday…and…nothing was posted! It’s all swarming around in my head, I promise! And my goal is to have it posted….by…the end of the day? Tomorrow? Maybe?


The past 24 hours I’ve overloaded my brain with lists and busyness which is somewhat unnecessary; why can’t my brain be whimsical and flowly like the fat under my arms?

It’s not even Friday yet but I have to post a happy list:

1. Last night my mom came over to help me with one little thing but after a few minutes of house talk we were rearranging furniture. We are so blessed to have a great house but it was made in the era of lots-of-small-rooms and our living room is so awkward. During the whole rearranging process I kept saying “Oh it’s not going to work”, “No way will that fit”, “Davy’s going to hate it”. Then all the sudden it clicked…and it looked great! It blew my mind that we have never tried to rearrange this way before and how perfectly it worked out. The living room feels 3 times larger now and at the same time more homey and happy.

2. A really special lady I know is having her baby today and I am overwhelmed with happiness for her. She’s one of those people (and they are one of those couples) that deserve 5,000 kids and wonderful things to happen to them and God has finally blessed them with a bundle of joy to enjoy here on Earth. She’s been laying down for most of her pregnancy letting that baby grow which along in itself says something. He’s making his debut today and I’m someone stalking Facebook for the special announcement.

3. A dear, dear friend of mine is coming to visit Friday and she’s bringing her sweet baby girl! Her friendship is one I’ll always cherish but don’t nearly get enough time with. She’s the kind of friend you call or see and it’s as if no time has passed. Sadly she had a baby 4 MONTHS AGO and I have yet to squeeze those chubby cheeks. Kicking myself for not getting in the car and driving to visit but all that will change at 6pm Friday night! Get ready for a baby gush fest next week!

4. Best friends + brunch + yoga pants + Saturday morning = enough said!


I might be a little MIA this week and it’s because I’m getting ready for the big announcement Friday followed by lots of fun! I promise you will see pictures of my son pretending to have fun on the 4th of July and the half birthday post this week but that may be it!