New Snappi Baby Ergo Brush – Review & Giveaway!

by MyGreenNest | Apr 16, 2018 | Cloth Diaper Accessories, Cloth Diapers

Sick and tired of getting yucky diaper cream all over your hands during a diaper change? You might want to try out Snappi Baby’s New Ergo Brush.

It’s basically a magic diaper wand/spatula that evenly slathers the cream on your baby’s precious booty. This new brush keeps your hands clean and diaper changes more sanitary.

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What I Love

It’s Design:
The (Amazon Aff link) Snappi Baby Ergo Brush is a pretty straightforward and simple product. It does exactly what it’s intended to do – keep your hands clean while applying the diaper cream.

I love baby products that are under 10 bucks and help to make cloth diapering (or diapering in general) more efficient. This diaper cream brush certainly qualifies! I actually wrote a pretty popular post on My Top 10 Cloth Diapering Accessories if you’re interested in more products that make life easy.

Another great feature about the Snappi Brush is its silicone suction bottom. The bottom keeps the brush from falling over and getting diaper cream all over everything. It also comes with a cute little travel bag that can be machine washed on gentle and hung dry.

It’s Eco-Friendly:
After observing the packaging I realized that they intended the paper insert to double as a bookmark, saving paper where possible. I thought that was pretty nifty and a good way to upcycle. (kudos on that Snappi!)

The one thing that could make this product more environmentally friendly is if the bags were made from recycled water bottles or upcycled cotton. 🙂

Their new Ergo Brush is also made of non-toxic silicone and makes a great and affordable gift for any new mom. Snappi Baby is a wonderful company that originally innovated cloth diapering with their little Snappi Fasteners.

Customer Service/Support:
I’ve had nothing but positive dealings with Snappi Baby. They’re a great company & on-going sponsor. I always stand by companies that have great support/customer service!

What I Don’t Love

Here at MyGreenNest, I like to promote eco-friendly and locally made products.

Unfortunately, the Snappi Baby Ergo Brush is made overseas instead of locally here in the States or Canada.

However, the product supports a more sustainable lifestyle by aiding in the use of cloth diapering or diapering in general.

I have to mention that the original creator of this type of product was the Baby Bum Brush. The Snappi Brush is a great alternative though.

I do prefer the color options of the Baby Bum Brush line over the limited red, white, and blue that Snappi is currently selling. Snappi may come out with more colors in the future, right now I dig the white and blue the most!

How The Snappi Brush Compares

This product is pretty comparable to the Baby Bum Brush and works exactly the same way. I did find the Baby Bum Brush to be a bit more flexible and soft.

You can use the brush for diaper creams that have zinc-oxide in them or more natural creams like the (Amazon Aff Link) Thirsties Booty Love which I LOVE.

Both the Baby Bum Brush (Mini) and the Snappi Ergo Brush come with a travel carrier. The Snappi comes with a cute little travel bag and the Baby Bum Brush Mini comes with a hard case. Its case is designed to stay clean even if the brush hasn’t been washed yet while traveling.

Alternative Uses:
You could continue to use the Snappi Baby Ergo Brush to whip out some good ole’ coconut oil or other types of beauty products.

Coconut oil is one of those things that you can use in 1 million+ ways. Trust me, all you have to do is type “coconut oil uses” on Pinterest and you’ll see for yourself!

I find it difficult to get out of a narrow jar with my hands. Using the Snappi Brush will make it easier to grab that last bit of CO out of the jar and keep the oil more fresh and sanitary.

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Easter Basket Cloth Diaper Cake Tutorial & Giveaway!

by MyGreenNest | Mar 17, 2018 | Cloth Diaper Accessories, Cloth Diapers

I don’t know about you but here in Oklahoma the weather is starting to slowly warm up and our Bradford Pear trees are budding out.

Of course, it’s Oklahoma so the weather could drastically change at any given moment…

Regardless, Easter and Spring are right around the corner and this happens to be my favorite time of year. 🙂

I love getting a bit crafty when it starts to warm up and I’ve come up with a BRAND-NEW Easter basket – cloth diaper cake tutorial. It’s actually very easy and simple to make.

So get your crafty fingers out and let’s get to work!

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Flower, Bunny, & Carrot Tutorials!

For the Easter Basket Cloth Diaper Cake, I’ve put together some extra tutorials on turning baby washcloths into beautiful diaper cake decorations!

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Carrot Washcloth Tutorial Info:

This tutorial was created by Renee from WashAGami. She also sales the Hippo Kisses washcloths that you can use to make different diaper cake decorations. If you’d like to purchase this tutorial, you can do that on Etsy HERE.

Washcloth carrot, WashAgami ™. Whether you make a carrot cake with diapers or a yummy towel cake, this is sure to put a smile on many faces.

This 15:22 minute, easy to follow, video tutorial will walk you through the simple process of creating this no-sew, beautiful Carrot made from baby washcloths. The carrots can stand up in the top of your cake or hang from the side.

Easter Basket Cloth Diaper Cake – Extra Supply List

*This list doesn’t include an Easter basket or plastic Easter eggs. You can get those at your local Wal-Mart, Target, or Hobby Lobby.

If you’d like to add chocolate or a gift card, you can find those locally as well. These are also products that I’m already using and recommend. 🙂

Buttons Diapers Cloth Prefolds – Size Large (Amazon aff link)

Buttons Diapers NB Sized Cover (Amazon aff link)

Buttons Diapers Wool Dryer Balls (Amazon aff link)

Buttons Diapers Pail Liner (Amazon aff link)

OsoCozy Green Flat Cloth Diapers (Amazon aff link)

Charlie Banana OS Cloth Diapers (aff link)

Luvable Baby Washcloths 24 ct (Amazon aff link)

Diaper Dawgs Finger Guards (aff link)

Snappi Diaper Cream Brush (Amazon aff link)

Snappi Diaper Fasteners (Amazon aff link)

Boingo Diaper Fasteners (Amazon aff link)

LatchPal Breastfeeding Clip (Amazon aff link)

Bamboobies Nipple Balm (Amazon aff link)

Bamboobies Ultra-Thin Nursing Pads (Amazon aff link)

Amber Teething Necklace (Amazon aff link)

Thank You For Checking Out My Tutorial!

I hope you enjoyed my Easter Basket Cloth Diaper Cake tutorial. It was a lot of fun putting it together and I couldn’t wait to share it with you guys.

Let me know in the comments below if you’re going to be making your own Easter basket cake.

You can also tag me on Instagram @MyGreenNest if you create one of your own. I’d love to see what my nesties come up with!

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The PurrfectZone Diaper Sprayer Review & Giveaway

by MyGreenNest | Mar 2, 2018 | Cloth Diaper Accessories

Are you in the market for a good-quality diaper sprayer? If you’re new or experienced to cloth diapering you will love having a diaper sprayer to help you with all of your baby poo battles.

The PurrfectZone diaper sprayer is one slick looking, baby poo blasting water gun that you’ll want to have in your arsenal.

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UPDATE: This review has been updated after a year or so of using it. I still like it, it does it’s job. I don’t use it often as I mainly use my Diaper Dawgs Sprayer. Also, this review was sponsored when it first came out.

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What I Love

It’s Design:
I admire most of the design of this Diaper Sprayer. (Amazon aff link) It looks pretty sleek and has a good amount of water pressure for rinsing off my stink-bomb diapers.

You can easily control the pressure by how tight you hold the handle in your hand. This is a nice feature as I had to adjust the valve below the toilet to control the water pressure with my Diaper Dawgs sprayer.

The PurrfectZone diaper sprayer sprays super smooth and steady which is… oddly satisfying. This water gun holster holds the sprayer perfectly and keeps it tucked out of the way when not in use.

I haven’t noticed any leaking after using it so far – which is amazing balls!

The Price:
PurrfectZone often offers coupons or runs specials making this diaper sprayer pretty affordable for the quality that you receive.

Customer Service/Support:
I’ve had nothing but quick replies and very friendly support by the owner of the PurrfectZone diaper sprayer.

PurrfectZone goes beyond being friendly – and will back your order with a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied! 🙂

What I Don’t Love

Here at MyGreenNest, I like to promote eco-friendly and locally made products.

Unfortunately, the PurrfectZone diaper sprayer is made overseas and isn’t exactly made with eco-friendly materials.

However, the product supports a more sustainable lifestyle by aiding in the use of cloth diapering or washing out reusable menstrual pads.

I mentioned earlier that I liked most of the design but if I’m being picky I’d say they could’ve made the handle a little softer and more ergonomically friendly. The edges of the handle seem a bit rigid to me.

It doesn’t hurt or anything to hold it down but it would be something they could improve on with the design.

How It Compares

This is a great quality sprayer but it doesn’t feature a sprayer shield-like my Diaper Dawgs All-In-One sprayer.

The Diaper Dawgs sprayer has a built-in spray shield that connects to the sprayer so it’s an all-in-one piece. I’m pretty spoiled to using that system and not having to use any additional spray shields such as the Spray Pal. (Amazon aff link)

The Diaper Dawgs Clear Collar Shield (aff link) also prevents the nasty “spray mist” from splashing back into your face. Yes, I did attempt to place the clear collar shield onto the PurrfectZone but it didn’t fit.

UPDATE: Diaper Dawgs now offers a Mini Attachment Piece (Aff link) you can get for free that would make it fit your smaller diaper sprayers.

I decided to use my Diaper Diamond spray shield (No longer available) with our PurrfectZone diaper sprayer instead. Our main spray shield the Spray Pal is currently being housed at my parents for when we travel.

Compared to my old DIY diaper sprayer, PurrfectZone is much nicer and almost the same price when on sale.

PurrfectZone Is Easy To Use…
There is a learning curve with the Diaper Dawgs sprayer that my husband has yet to master. He prefers to use the PurrfectZone diaper sprayer in combination with our Diaper Diamond.

He doesn’t have to think about how he sprays, it’s pretty straightforward when you use the PurrfectZone sprayer with a Spray Pal or another spray shield.

The Diaper Dawgs sprayer does tend to leak a little after use whereas the PurrfectZone sprayer does not.

If you like easy and a sprayer that works well, this may be the sprayer for you!

Overall

This is a great diaper sprayer to invest in especially when you pair it with a SprayPal or Diaper Dawgs Clear Collar. It’s going to cost a little more upfront to buy the additional spray shield but I highly recommend getting one.

It will definitely help you clean your diapers more efficiently without getting water everywhere.

Like I mentioned earlier, the PerfectZone customer service rocks and right now you can get 5 dollars off by clicking the coupon code at the check-out. If you have Prime you can also get free shipping!

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Finding A Green Mattress

by MyGreenNest | Feb 16, 2018 | Natural Products

Out with the Old, In with the New: Finding a Green Mattress

Mattress disposal doesn’t have to end at the landfill. Today, there are more disposal options available than ever, including recycling or donating.

The biggest step you can take to keep your mattress out of the landfill—choose your next mattress wisely.

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Out With the Old

You have a few different choices when it comes to disposing of your old mattress in an eco-friendly manner.

Your easiest options are to recycle, sell, or donate.

Recycling
Mattresses take up a serious amount of space in landfills when many of their components can be recycled. It seems like such a waste to let those reusable materials sit unused.

Steel – Innerspring mattresses can be made of nearly twenty-five pounds of steel. Steel recycling facilities dot the nation and make steel one of the easiest components to recycle.

There’s so much steel, you might have a hard time transporting it to the recycling facility. In which case, you may need to see if the facility offers a pick-service.

Wood – Wood frames can be chipped or pulped for various purposes. You get the added bonus of potentially saving other trees that may have been cut down otherwise.

Foam – Foam fillers can be shredded and compressed to make carpet padding, exercise equipment, car seats, or any other device that requires high-density foam for shock absorption.

Fabrics and Fibers – Many mattresses have natural or synthetic fabrics and fibers within the mattress cover. Once cleaned, these fibers can be used to make new yarn or thread.

If you need help locating a facility that recycles mattresses, try Earth 911 or Bye Bye Mattress. Both sites will help you find a recycling facility based on the type of materials you want to recycle

Donating
The Salvation Army, Vietnam Veterans Association, and The Goodwill are only a few of the charitable organizations that accept mattress donations. Be sure your mattress is stain, tear, and bug-free before donating.

You may have to pay a small fee, but some of these organizations have a pick-up service for little or no fee.

I’ve written a post about Removing Stains that you could apply to your old mattress.

In With The New

The purchase of a new mattress can have a lasting impact on the environment. Knowing your options can help you choose a mattress that fits your budget and leaves a smaller eco-footprint for generations to come.

Latex Looks to the Future
If you want a mattress made of natural materials, is biodegradable and offers incredible durability, you might enjoy a latex mattress.

Natural latex is made from the sap of the rubber tree. Natural latex mattresses can be made from as much as 95% natural materials.

Keep in mind that even natural options will be mixed with some synthetics derived from petrochemicals, but latex will break down over time even if it makes its way to the landfill.

Eco-Friendly and Organic Alternatives
Other mattress options like foam, innerspring, and hybrid mattresses simply cannot offer the same natural materials as latex. Usually, a few components or parts are organic or eco-friendly rather than the whole mattress.

However, you can find eco-friendly and organic options amongst these three types. The key is to look for certifications from organizations like the Eco-Institut, CertiPUR-US, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 when looking for health factors like harmful emissions or chemicals.

Other organizations like Global Organic Textile Standard, Global Organic Latex Standard, and GreenGuard monitor the environmental and social impact of the manufacturing process.

About The Guest Writer

Rick Blanchard is an expert on sleep product materials and manufacturing for BestMattressReviews.com. His research covers the entire life cycle of mattresses and bedding, including production, wear over time, and disposal. Rick lives in Tarrytown, New York.

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NEW Buttons Diapers Prefolds – Review & Giveaway!

by MyGreenNest | Dec 7, 2017 | Cloth Diapers

Hey Nesties! I was able to test out the brand-new prefolds from Buttons Diapers and I gotta say, you’re gonna love them.

I’m 99% sure prefolds are my favorite type of cloth diaper because frankly – you can’t break them.

After trying out a few brands of prefolds – OsoCozy, BabyKicks, Imagine Baby, and now Buttons Diapers; I’ll let you know where they place!

Updated Review At The Bottom.

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Buttons Diapers Prefolds

These prefolds that Amy from Buttons Diapers sent me are 55% Bamboo and 45% Cotton. They’re made with a durable gauze weave and unbleached.

Currently, she Also offers 100% Cotton unbleached prefolds.

Buttons offer three size ranges and range from $15.00 to $29.50 for a pack of six.

Buttons Diapers Prefolds - Size Ranges

As you can see, I chose to get size 3. These are larger than the Osocozy medium prefolds but slightly smaller than the imagine baby toddler-sized prefolds.

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What I Love

Softer Than A Baby’s Bum:
The thing that stands out the most about the new Buttons Diapers prefolds is that they’re SUPER SOFT!

I kept thinking they’d get harder with additional washes but they continued to stay soft. These are actually the softest prefolds I own.

Absorbency – Level Awesome:
Because they’re made from Bamboo they’re a little more absorbent than my other 100% cotton prefolds.

Eco-Friendly & Easy On Your Wallet:
Speaking of Bamboo, it’s one of my favorite materials because it’s so soft and absorbent.

Bamboo doesn’t require as many pesticides (if any) and it grows so fast.

Prefolds can be used on multiple babies and as burp cloths or cleaning rags; making them one of the most economical and eco-friendly diapering options.

You can check out my full post on the Benefits Of Prefolds if you’re interested in that.

Buttons Diaper’s prefolds are actually super affordable. You get six for around 4-6 bucks per diaper with tax.

Not too shabby.

The Support Is Fab:
Amy from Buttons Diapers has her customer service game down! She’s always been quick to answer questions, resolve any problems, and easy to collaborate with.

I’ve worked with quite a few sponsors and Buttons Diapers is definitely one of my favorites.

In fact, she was the first sponsor to send me a free product to review when my blog was brand-spanking new. 🙂

What I Don’t Dig

They Begin To Bunch Up:
After testing these out for a few years I noticed that my Buttons Prefolds have begun to bunch up.

They still work and are still absorbent but I prefer to use my GroVia prefolds. (aff link)

My Osocozy or Imagine Prefolds are another good option although I have had a couple of them also bunch up. (Amazon aff links)

Not Local:
Buttons prefold diapers or products, in general, are not made locally but in Pakistan. I prefer to support the USA or Canadian made products.

Because the products are made overseas they’re a little more affordable so that’s the benefit for consumers.

However, If you support Buttons you’re still supporting a family-owned business.

Old Fashioned Prepping:
Yes, Bamboo is my favorite material but you’ll still have to prep the buttons prefolds before You can use them. (If you choose the bamboo ones)

I had to wash them multiple times to get all of the natural oils out before I could start using them. Not a huge deal but not my favorite part of cloth diapering either.

It’s Not Complete:
The only other drawback to these prefolds or “prefolds in general” is that you’ll need to purchase additional covers to go with them.

Buttons covers work well with these prefolds in a pad fold. I personally like to fit them with a Snappi or Boingo (Amazon aff links) and use a Thirsties cover to get a more Tailored fit.

If you want to learn about the Snappi and Boingo, I’ve written quite a bit about them in the past.

Final Thoughts

Overall, these bamboo prefolds worked well for a while. They were definitely the softest but not my favorite because of the bunching issue.

I hope my honest review helped with your cloth diapering journey!

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