Boingos – Adorable Cloth Diaper Fasteners!

Boingos – Adorable Cloth Diaper Fasteners!

by | May 14, 2016 | Cloth Diaper Accessories

Boingos are adorable diaper fasteners that easily secure your prefold and flat cloth diapers.

I’ve been using Boingos for a few years now and I love all of the colors they offer. 

In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to use and care for them. Ditch the pins, Boingos are in! 

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All About Boingo’s!

Boingos Diaper Fasteners (Amazon aff link) were invented by a cloth diapering mom of seven children. The idea literally sparked from a dream she had one night.

After playing around with the concept, Stacee Magee created what is known as the Boingo cloth diaper fastener.

Using Your Boingo Diaper Fasteners: 
Boingos can be used to safely and easily secure prefolds (aff link), flats, and some fitted cloth diapers.

Unlike safety pins, Boingos are quite a bit easier to use. You can secure them on both sides of the hips, which helps to extend the life of your prefolds.

For some newborns, you will only need to use one Boingo in the middle. Boingo fasteners have grips that are curved away (for babies protection) and help to grip the fabric.

They work best with loose woven fabrics in cotton, bamboo, and certain hemp or knitted fabrics.

Boingo’s come in a pack of two, have a 3-month warranty and will last from birth to potty.

They each come in fun star shapes and many different color options, including glitter, gold, and glow in the dark!

They are very inexpensive and make a great gift for a new cloth diapering mom.

Color Options:
Boingos currently comes in 12 fun color options. You can order them online at BoingoBaby.com or find them at a retailer near you!

Purple – Purple Rain
Lime Green – Voltage Green
Blue – Electric Blue
Teal – Trippen Turquoise
Light Pink – Princess Pink
Red – Athlete Red
Orange – Outrageous Orange
Yellow – Yellow Glow
White – Wicked White
Black – Basket Case
Glitter – Disco Glitter
Gold – Solid Gold

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Snuggle Me Organic Co-Sleeper

Snuggle Me Organic Co-Sleeper

by | Apr 28, 2016 | Breastfeeding, Natural Products

Are you wanting to sleep with your newborn but don’t want to risk their safety?

The Snuggle Me Organic is the perfect co-sleeper for the eco-conscious mama.

If you are a new or expecting mother, you will love the convenience of having your baby close to you at night so you can easily nurse.

In this demonstration video, I will show you several ways you can use the Snuggle Me bed with your newborn! 

*I’ve updated my review after using this sleeper with two of my kids.*

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About – Snuggle Me 

The Snuggle Me Organic (Amazon aff link) is run by two homeschooling moms, Mia & Heidi. They have a passion for gentle and attachment parenting.

They also have a strong belief in helping the planet by avoiding toxic chemicals in their products. They created the Snuggle Me co-sleeper with certified organic materials that are gentle and safe for newborns skin.

The Snuggle Me comes in a few different materials to choose from and is the perfect co-sleeper for nursing moms. Using a co-sleeper is convenient for breastfeeding at night or for toting around the house during the day.

Everything is made here in the USA and sewn/manufactured by local moms.

Snuggle Me Organic Co-Sleeper

This was my second child in the Snuggle Me Organic sporting my favorite size-1 Thirsties Diaper. (Amazon aff link)

Snuggle Me Organic Co-Sleeper

This was my third child in the Snuggle Me Organic when she had come back from the hospital.

My Updated Review

I used my beloved Rock-In-Play with all three of my children religiously.

It wasn’t until my third child – Ruth had grown out of her rock-in-play that I sold it on Facebook; only to be recalled as a suffocation hazard the very next day!

After I had received my Snuggle Me Co-Sleeper with my second son I didn’t use it as much as I could’ve. I was too busy using the dangerous rock-in-play, yikes.

When Ruthie came along I did use it a little more on her. She absolutely REFUSED to sleep away from me as a newborn. Even in the day, she HAD to be right next to me!

I ordered myself one of those really cool Halo Bassinets (Amazon aff link) that swivel into your bed and play music.  It was actually the PERFECT size to fit my Snuggle Me Co-Sleeper in it when I wasn’t using it.

Snuggle Me Organic Baby In Halo Bassinet

This helped her to sleep some but honestly, she still wanted to be right in my arms or would scream the entire night.

Neither of my boys was anything like that, Abram could sleep almost anywhere.

Is It Worth It?

If you’re reading this review you probably want to know if this co-sleeper is worth the investment.

That depends on you and your unique situation…

I’m pretty helpful huh? 🙂

Here are a few reasons to purchase:

If you like a product that is void of any toxic chemicals then this is the co-sleeper for you.

If you’re looking for something that’s completely compostable and sustainable; you can’t get any better than this co-sleeper.

If you want your baby in the bed next to you without the worry of them suffocating this is also a great option. Especially if you want to nurse throughout the night!

If you love supporting mom owned businesses that are here in the USA, this is the product for you.

If your baby refuses to sleep in a stiff crib or bassinet, this may be a better option.

If you want a sleeper that you can easily carry around the house and take to your family’s house, this is a great product!

Here are a few reasons you may want to pass:

If you simply don’t have the budget for it, this is a pricier high-quality product.

However, you can get them second-hand from time to time on Facebook Market. You can also put it on your registry if you haven’t had your baby yet.

If you’re not planning on having anymore babies and your child is already three months old or older. 

These sleepers are generally good up to 6-8 months. 

If you already have another co-sleeper that’s in good condition. No reason to spend money if you already have everything you need! 

 

The Benefits of Organic Cotton:

When you purchase organic cotton, you are buying cotton in a form that has not been touched with toxic chemicals during the growth or manufacturing process. 

In the normal cotton growing process, pesticides and poisonous fertilizers are used. This is not only harmful to the soil, but to the farmers who grow it, and the workers who pick it and to the end consumer.

When you purchase organic cotton products, natural methods of repelling pests and nourishing the plants are used instead.

Choosing organic cotton not only protects your own family, but also the farmer’s and the field workers and the ground it’s grown on.

Organic cotton is comfortable, warm, breathable, and very rarely the cause of allergies. It also protects your baby against all of the harmful effects of synthetic materials or chemically treated cotton.

It is also biodegradable and when used in its raw form (as a filling for pillows or stuffed animals) it is also compostable. The benefits apply to the organic wool that is used in the Snuggle Me Wool cushions.

A Few Extra Things…

My sister Megan, (the mother in the video above) loved using her Snuggle Me cushion. She liked taking naps with her newborn safely by her side during the day.

I’m in love with the soft organic materials used and am glad I don’t have to worry about any toxic materials on my child’s skin. The raw organic cotton filling can even be composted and will naturally break down over time.

The Snuggle Me is also great for babies who may have skin sensitivities or allergies. The only drawback to this product is that you will only be able to use it for a few months and they are a little bit on the pricey side.

I fully support this company because their products are of high quality, made here in the USA, and sewn by local mothers in the area. The Snuggle Me co-sleeper would make a great gift for a new or an expecting mother!

Disclaimer:
This video was a sponsored product demonstration video and the product was provided by Snuggle Me. 

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Hippo Kisses – Baby Washcloths Review!

Hippo Kisses – Baby Washcloths Review!

by | Mar 19, 2016 | Cloth Diaper Accessories

Today I’m going to review some gorgeous baby washcloths from the brand Hippo Kisses. 

The lady that owns this brand has been on the Martha Stewart show as she also creates awesome tutorials mixing the art of origami with her washcloths. 

That’s why these are the PERFECT washcloths to use for making diaper cakes, giving as baby shower gifts, or to use as regular cloth wipes.

Keep reading and I’ll show you some awesome diaper cakes I’ve made with her washcloths! 

This post was sponsored. I’ve also updated the review after several years of using these washcloths!  

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My Review

After using these for a few years the quality of these Washcloths is good. They do lose their color over time but I wash mine on hot with all of the diapers.

These are thicker and a bit larger than your standard baby washcloths that I’ve seen in the store.

If you look at the chart below you can see all of the beautiful colors and styles they come in. These are perfect when you’re making a Diaper Cake and want to stick to a theme. A lot of washcloths are pre-packaged in a pack of blues or pinks.

I also like that she offers video tutorials that teach you how to make all sorts of fun designs. You can find her tutorials on Etsy at WashAGami. 

Other washcloths That I love Include:
I still prefer my Gerber Washcloths (Amazon aff link) to use as cloth wipes and for traveling because they are easier to store than larger ones.

However, I do love using my Hippo Kisses washcloths for cleaning number 2’s and they are perfect for bath time.

Lately, I’ve been digging the Fleece Baby Washcloths (Amazon aff link) from Gerber as well. My mom found a really good sale on them at Walmart and gifted them to me when I had my third child.

Honorable Mentions:
Those that I’ve listed below are not great for cloth diaper cakes but they are the bomb for cleaning and hold up extremely well! Best out of all the washcloths I’ve tried actually.

These include; Thirsties Cloth Wipes (Amazon aff link) and GroVia Organic Bamboo Cloth Wipes. (aff link) And last but not least my beloved Diaper Dawgs Double Dooty Wipes. (aff link)

In the future, I need to do an actual review of all of these washcloths! 

 

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Baby Washcloths

This is one of the cloth diaper cakes I created using some of the Hippo Kisses baby washcloths. I used the Gerber ones for the Bunnies and Hippo Kisses for the carrots.

If you’d like to see the full tutorial on this Easter Cake including how to make these adorable bunnies, click here. 

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About Hippo Kisses Baby Washcloths

Hippo Kisses was founded by Renee Swartz who has a passion for creating diaper cakes and designs from baby washcloths.

Renee soon discovered that she was having to purchase a lot of washcloths in bulk just to get the colors she was needing for her designs. For this reason, she started Hippo Kisses where she offers washcloths in multiple colors and patterns.

Currently, they offer 35 unique colors and a few prints. These washcloths are made from 80% cotton, 20% polyester, and come in packs of 10.

 

Giveaway Closed, Sorry!

 

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Boudreaux Eco-Friendly Buttpaste Review & Giveaway!

Boudreaux Eco-Friendly Buttpaste Review & Giveaway!

by | Feb 22, 2016 | Cloth Diaper Accessories, Natural Products

Looking for an all-natural diaper rash ointment that really takes care of the rash?

Tired of getting diaper cream on your hands?

Well I’ve gotta beautiful combo (Natural Buttpaste + The Baby Bum Brush) I was recently able to review.

After two years later I’m still currently using these products with my last baby – since this review was posted!

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About Boudreaux’s Butt Paste

The founder of Butt Paste, George Boudreaux, was a pharmacist in Louisiana who happened to have four small ones of his own at home.

Like most parents, he struggled with diaper rash but couldn’t find anything on the shelves that would do the trick.

Hearing the same complaints from other parents in his pharmacy, he went to work formulating his own diaper rash cream.

Before long, he hit on a formula that would one day become known as Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. (Amazon aff link)

The new formula worked so well, it became a hit. Now you can find Butt Paste in most drug stores, grocery stores, and worldwide!

Boudreaux Buttpaste

My Experience With Diaper Creams

Long before I started cloth diapering my favorite go-to rash cream was Boudreaux’s Maximum-strength butt paste.

It had the best consistency and worked extremely well. I even liked the way it smelled compared to the other top brands.

Once I switched to cloth diapers I wasn’t able to use it unless I had a Diaper Liner. Butt paste is pretty thick and will coat your cloth diapers, causing them to repel urine. 

As I began my blog, I became more conscious of what goes on baby’s skin and even mine for that matter.

Everything you put on your skin will be absorbed through the bloodstream.

I switched over to an organic Cloth Diaper Safe Cream (Amazon aff link) that seemed to do ok most of the time. When you cloth diaper you usually don’t have that many rashes anyway.

Story Time:
One time Asher had a bad case of diarrhea and came home from Moms Day Out with an incredibly large and horrible diaper rash.

I knew that my regular organic diaper cream wasn’t going to cut it and I needed something stronger. I immediately reached for my old tube of original extra strength Butt Paste.

I had him wearing disposable diaper liners to protect his cloth diapers. His diarrhea continued for a couple of days, making the rash harder to fight.

Butt Paste eventually got rid of the rash and Asher finally started feeling better. It took about 3-4 days to clear up most of the rash.

Once the rash calmed down I switched back to my organic diaper stick and stopped using the disposable liners.

My Review Of the “All Natural” Butt Paste

Boudreaux’s Butt Paste is still my favorite mainstream rash cream to-date so I was excited to find out that they began offering a more eco-friendly option.

Boudreaux was kind enough to send me a few samples to review of their “Green Cream” (Amazon aff link) and an extra tube to give away!

The maximum-strength Butt Paste worked wonders but I wanted to find a cloth diaper safe/natural alternative that worked well on more stubborn diaper rashes.

I wasn’t sure if the “All Natural” Butt Paste would be as effective as the maximum-strength version. The consistency is almost as thick as the regular cream and I found the scent to be fairly pleasant and clean.

Technically their all-natural green cream isn’t all-natural because it still contains 16% Zinc Oxide. Here is a list of all the ingredients used:

  • Zinc Oxide, 16%
  • Aloe Vera
  • Beeswax
  • Carnauba Wax
  • Castor Oil
  • Citric Acid
  • Hydrogenated Castor Oil
  • Peruvian Balsam

The Downside of Butt Paste

Because the cream contains the ingredient zinc oxide, it also makes it less cloth diaper safe.

Zinc oxide is a wonderful ingredient for clearing up diaper rashes but it can coat your diapers causing them to repel.

I highly suggest using either a reusable or disposable Diaper Liner (Amazon aff link) when using this product. The all-natural Butt Paste has 16% of zinc oxide whereas the maximum-strength butt paste has 40%.

Some babies are also allergic to zinc oxide so I also advise testing out a small area if you are using this cream for the first time.

If you want to learn more about the ingredient zinc oxide you can click HERE. 

The Baby Bum Brush

The only other little thing I don’t like about Butt Paste or most diaper creams for that matter is how they feel on my hands.

This is where it’s super handy to use a Baby Bum Brush (Amazon aff link).

After changing a dirty diaper your hands are not the most sanitary. It’s nice to have a small tool that you can apply the cream onto without getting your hands all creamy in the process.

After applying the cream to the brush you spread it onto babies bottom almost like your icing a cake…. kind of.

The Baby Bum Brush can also stand on its own because of the suction cup bottom and they come in several colors.

I honestly don’t know why anyone didn’t think of this any sooner, they are pretty cool in my opinion!

Snappi Baby released basically a copy of the Bum Brush a couple of years later. I did a review on it if you’d like to check it out.

So far, I prefer the original Bum Brush. Its silicone is a bit softer and more flexible.

Final Thoughts!

I think this is a great diaper rash cream to have even if you don’t use cloth diapers because the ingredients are more natural based.

I’m glad that Boudreaux is now offering products that are more environmentally friendly, kudos for them! 

Giveaway is now closed.

If you want a chance to earn your own 4oz tube of Boudreaux All-Natural Butt Paste and your very own Baby Bum Brush, simply leave me a comment below telling me something cute or funny that your baby does.

After you leave a comment, share this blog post on Pinterest or Facebook. I will announce a winner in 4-5 days. That is it folks, good luck! (This giveaway is open to the US only)

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Diaper Dawgs *Clear* Spray Collar/Diaper Sprayer – Review!

Diaper Dawgs *Clear* Spray Collar/Diaper Sprayer – Review!

by | Feb 13, 2016 | Cloth Diaper Accessories

Are you cloth curious but intimidated by the idea of dealing with the poo? If you’re looking for the perfect solution help you cloth diaper you MUST TRY the brand-new clear spray collar combo from Diaper Dawgs!

I’ve been a fan-girl of all things Diaper Dawgs for a very long time. Her products make my life easier and I’ve been cloth diapering now for almost 6 years!

This sprayer combo is the best cloth diapering accessory I have EVER used and the easiest spray shield to store.

I literally don’t know how people cloth diapered before this amazing thing was invented! 

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About The Arctic Wolf Spray Collar

The Arctic Wolf Spray Collar (affiliate link) is the newest sprayer shield from Diaper Dawgs. It’s almost completely clear with a touch of glitter helping you to see exactly what you are doing.

It comes with the diaper dawgs diaper sprayer and is designed to only fit that sprayer.

Update: Now you can purchase an attachment to fit it onto any sprayer!

Once you put the collar onto your sprayer there is no additional assembly required unlike the bulky Spray Pal.

You simply grab and spray your cloth diapers or pads.

The spray collar is the easiest to store and the smallest spray shield on the market today.

About Diaper Dawgs

Fan-Girl Here
Diaper Dawgs is one of my favorite cloth diapering companies to date.

Aisha Sequeira started Diaper Dawgs in 2013 and has since created several innovative cloth diapering products that help you deal with the poo.

Her products have made my cloth diapering life a lot easier and more fun.

Diaper Dawgs not only has great cloth diapering accessories, (aff link) but also a sense of humor mixed with a love for dogs.

You’ll notice this throughout all of her social media channels.

Even the Mona Lisa loves Diaper Dawgs! 

Diaper Dawgs

My Review

I absolutely LOVE the all-in-one sprayer package from Diaper Dawgs. This is the best set-up for cleaning diapers I have used so far!

I have a Spray Pal that is very bulky and I don’t like having to reassemble every time I need to spray my diapers.

There are no issues with getting poop off of my diapers with the wolf or “clear” collar and the powerful diaper sprayer.

It also works great on my cloth pads. I think the collar and the sprayer look nice and sleek in my bathroom.

However, if you don’t have the extra cash right now, you can “rig one up” like I did in when I first started cloth diapering. It worked well until I could upgrade. 

The Downside

The wolf collar is only compatible with the diaper dawgs sprayer and a few others.

It’s not compatible with most of your DIY diaper sprayers unless you purchase the attachment.

The spray collar is a little tricky to learn and and you need a clipboard for back support or you’ll have to hold the diaper yourself.

Luckily, the new ones do provide a clipboard but I still prefer the one I purchased at the Dollar store. 

I believe this product is nearly perfect and give it a 9/10.

This diaper spraying combo has made cleaning crap super easy and doesn’t take up very much storage space!

History Of The Spray Collar

For all the history buffs: Here you can see the progression of the spray collar. The first two were the original design.

They were a little on the small side so Aisha ended up designing the rainbow version or “mutt.”

It was about the size of a CD and a little bit thicker than the new clear version.

After more feedback in 2015, the clear spray collar took the stage and replaced the mutt.

She wanted a collar that allowed users to see what they were doing when dealing with the mess. 

She named it the Arctic Wolf and designed it with glitter to add that special Diaper Dawgs touch!

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Diaper Dawgs Spray Collar

Why Do I Need To Spray?

If your child is 100% breastfed you don’t have to spray your diapers. You can simply dump them straight into the wash.

Breastfed poop is 100% water-soluble although if it was bad I still liked to give mine a spray-off.

After the 6 month period when your baby gets on solids you will need to discard most of the poo before you stick it into the wash.

Different Poops For Different Folks
Now some poo is “plop-able” if you’re lucky and you won’t have to spray near as much.

My first child had the peanut butter poo so I had to spray a lot. Luckily my other two weren’t so bad at all.

Spraying your cloth diapers will also prevent stains and help with odor control.

Do I Need A Spray Shield?

You do not need a spray shield to cloth diaper however they can be extremely convenient.

They take a lot of the “dirty” work out cleaning your diapers.

You can use spray shields with flats, prefolds, and soiled baby/toddler clothes. If you want to learn more about other types of shields, check out my post on Spray Shields.

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