Thursday, December 8, 2011
Cloth Diaper Blogging Opportunity
If your a cloth diapering mommy and you have a blog, Kebbie's Diaper Bag is looking for bloggers to review some cloth diapering products! This is a great opportunity! For more information go HERE!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Orange Diaper Co. Newborn Fitted Diaper & Cloth Wipes Review & Giveaway!
When I cloth diapered Noah I was strictly a pockets girl. I loved most all pocket diapers and never strayed far from that love for pockets. So when I was building my stash for Isaac I decided I wanted to venture out and try some different kinds of cloth diapers! I even took the plunge and decided to try some prefolds and fitted with covers! So when I was given the opportunity to review an Orange Diaper Co. Newborn fitted, I was very excited to be trying a fitted diaper for the first time, and a newborn one at that!
Orange Diaper Co. was created by Jen, who started making diapers for her new baby and some friends in 2008. By 2010 the word had spread all over the world and she started Orange Diaper Co. Orange Diaper Co. is a family owned business and the diapers are all made in Virginia. A portion of all their sales goes to a local charity called ForKids, that works to help break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in families and children.
The Orange Diaper Co. Newborn Fitted is made to fit 7-15lbs. It has two rows of snaps for a good fit and a belly button snap down so baby's cord stump doesn't get irritated. The outer layer is cotton knit, the hidden layer is organic bamboo fleece, and the inner layer is natural bamboo velour. Needless to say, it's super soft and absorbent! Isaac was 6lbs 14oz at birth and only lost about 5oz by the time we went home and I had the Organge Co. fitted diaper on him at 8 days old! So I feel sure he wasn't quite 7lbs yet, and it still fit. Which is so nice, because a lot of newborn diapers don't fit until 7lbs and neither one of my boys have been 7lbs at birth. I love how soft and squishy the diaper is and it is very absorbent too! After about 10 washes it is at its most absorbent state and could almost be worn without a cover if your just hanging out at home. I still use it with a Thirsties Duo Wrap which works perfectly with the fitted diaper. We haven't had any poopie blowouts or leaks at all!
I seriously love my Orange Diaper Co. newborn fitted diaper! I don't know why I stuck to pockets with Noah because these fitteds are so great! Not only are they adorable, but they work great too! And Jen not only creates newborn fitteds but one-size fitteds and cloth wipes as well! I received some cloth wipes with my diaper and those work great too! I think I've been converted to not only a pockets gal but an Organge Diaper Co. fitteds gal as well!
Here's Isaac in his Orange Diaper Co. Fitted!
Orange Diaper Co. was created by Jen, who started making diapers for her new baby and some friends in 2008. By 2010 the word had spread all over the world and she started Orange Diaper Co. Orange Diaper Co. is a family owned business and the diapers are all made in Virginia. A portion of all their sales goes to a local charity called ForKids, that works to help break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in families and children.
The Orange Diaper Co. Newborn Fitted is made to fit 7-15lbs. It has two rows of snaps for a good fit and a belly button snap down so baby's cord stump doesn't get irritated. The outer layer is cotton knit, the hidden layer is organic bamboo fleece, and the inner layer is natural bamboo velour. Needless to say, it's super soft and absorbent! Isaac was 6lbs 14oz at birth and only lost about 5oz by the time we went home and I had the Organge Co. fitted diaper on him at 8 days old! So I feel sure he wasn't quite 7lbs yet, and it still fit. Which is so nice, because a lot of newborn diapers don't fit until 7lbs and neither one of my boys have been 7lbs at birth. I love how soft and squishy the diaper is and it is very absorbent too! After about 10 washes it is at its most absorbent state and could almost be worn without a cover if your just hanging out at home. I still use it with a Thirsties Duo Wrap which works perfectly with the fitted diaper. We haven't had any poopie blowouts or leaks at all!
I seriously love my Orange Diaper Co. newborn fitted diaper! I don't know why I stuck to pockets with Noah because these fitteds are so great! Not only are they adorable, but they work great too! And Jen not only creates newborn fitteds but one-size fitteds and cloth wipes as well! I received some cloth wipes with my diaper and those work great too! I think I've been converted to not only a pockets gal but an Organge Diaper Co. fitteds gal as well!
Here's Isaac in his Orange Diaper Co. Fitted!
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Mom Blog Monday Blog Hop!
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All we ask is that you follow the co-hosts: The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a First Time Mom, Luxury Living Frugal Style, and So Easy Being Green... the first three blogs on the linky! Then follow Spot #4 which is the featured blog of the week!
We would LOVE it if you'd grab our button and put it somewhere on your blog or in a blog post! This would help us spread the word. However, you aren't required to.
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This week's featured blog is...
Gypsy Ju Blog
Gypsy is a hip, free spirited Melbourne pugX who loves her city. 'Keeping her Eye on Melbourne' started after Gypsy had one of her eyes removed. Rather than focus on negatives, Gypsy & her family have embraced her new 'look' & are celebrating all the adventures she goes on in her hometown Melbourne. Her blog features funny photos, videoclips, photographs of great food with the goal of making you smile when you visit! It will appeal to anyone who loves dogs, great food and/or a good belly laugh.
We Did It!
So Brian went back to work yesterday. I was a bit nervous about caring for both kiddos alone but it hasn't been too bad! I do have to multitask quite a bit and I'm still trying to figure out how to fit things in between nursing sessions, like laundry and cooking dinner! But other than that we are doing quite well.
So after being stuck in the house for the past few days and barely having the time to shower yesterday, I was seriously getting cabin fever. So this morning I decided to get us all ready and go to church. I figure, what the heck, gotta do it sooner or later. So I got Noah, Isaac, and I ready and loaded us all in the car and headed to church! It was my first time going anywhere with the boys alone, and we weren't even late!
It was quite refreshing to get out of the house and I am proud of myself for doing it. It really wasn't as hard as I thought it would be either. I wore Isaac in my ring sling and he slept the entire time. Noah went to the nursery and had a blast! I'm sure he was extremely happy to get out of the house too! I'm sure trips to the grocery store or doctor's office won't be as easy, but one step at a time, right?!
So after being stuck in the house for the past few days and barely having the time to shower yesterday, I was seriously getting cabin fever. So this morning I decided to get us all ready and go to church. I figure, what the heck, gotta do it sooner or later. So I got Noah, Isaac, and I ready and loaded us all in the car and headed to church! It was my first time going anywhere with the boys alone, and we weren't even late!
It was quite refreshing to get out of the house and I am proud of myself for doing it. It really wasn't as hard as I thought it would be either. I wore Isaac in my ring sling and he slept the entire time. Noah went to the nursery and had a blast! I'm sure he was extremely happy to get out of the house too! I'm sure trips to the grocery store or doctor's office won't be as easy, but one step at a time, right?!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Earth Mama Angel Baby Birth & Baby Travel Kit Review and Giveaway!
Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics is all about providing products for mothers and babies that are natural and safe. There products are trusted and recommended by hospitals and pediatricians! So when I was given the opportunity to review the Birth & Baby Travel Kit, I was not only excited, but I knew right away that it would be great!
The Birth & Baby Travel Kit includes:
For mama:
New Mama Bottom Spray - 1oz
Mama Bottom Balm - 4 samples
Organic Monthly Comfort Tea - 4 samples
Organic Milkmaid Tea - 4 samples
Natural Nipple Butter - 1oz
New Mama Bottom Spray - 1oz
Mama Bottom Balm - 4 samples
Organic Monthly Comfort Tea - 4 samples
Organic Milkmaid Tea - 4 samples
Natural Nipple Butter - 1oz
For baby:
Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash - 60mL
Angel Baby Oil - 1oz
Angel Baby Lotion - 2oz
Angel Baby Bottom Balm - 1oz
Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash - 60mL
Angel Baby Oil - 1oz
Angel Baby Lotion - 2oz
Angel Baby Bottom Balm - 1oz
I brought the kit in my hospital bag with me but I only really used the nipple butter in the hospital. The nipple butter has been a lifesaver for me since I am exclusively breastfeeding. It is such a soothing relief for my sore nipples and it's safe for mama and baby so I don't have to wipe it off before I nurse Isaac! It's even safe enough to use as a moisturizer on baby's little cheeks!
When I got home and got moving around is when I started to feel sore and really went looking for my Birth and Baby Kit! I had a small episiotomy and the dreaded H word (hemorrhoid), so my bum was not feeling so great. The New Mama Bottom Spray and Mama Bottom Balm were both a great help for the pain. They provided a cooling relief to the sore area and the balm helped with swelling as well. What's great about the bottom balm is not only is it for new mamas but anyone who is suffering from hemorrhoids can use it!
A few other favorite products of mine from the kit are the Angel Baby Lotion and Angel Baby Bottom Balm. The baby lotion is super soft and has a light scent of Vanilla and Orange. It absorbs easily so it's great for baby massage but also works well for dry adult hands too! The Baby Bottom Balm is recommended by many pediatricians and hospitals! It has antibacterial and antifungal pure essential oils which is very effective on Candida, the most common cause of thrush.
I truly believe these products helped speed up my recovery after giving birth and continue to help me with breastfeeding and caring for my baby! I love that Earth Mama Angel Baby products are natural and safe! If you are expecting or know someone who is, I highly recommend the Birth and Baby Travel Kit!
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
PaigeLauren Baby Review!
PaigeLauren Baby is a baby clothing line, designed by Paige Lauren, that she created after being frustrated with not being able to find simple and classic baby clothes for her friends. The clothing is made from luxurious fabrics and is modern yet classic.
I was sent the PaigeLauren Baby- Classic Sac in emerald to review on little Isaac.This gown is super soft and perfect for a newborn's delicate skin! I really love the pattern on this gown also. Normally I wouldn't think polka dots and stripes would look good together but on this gown it looks very nice. I love the style of all the clothing. It really is a classic yet modern look. We received the newborn size for Isaac and it fit him very well at his 6lbs 14oz. It wasn't too baggy or long, but there is still some room to grow.
Overall I love the PaigeLauren Baby clothing line. These clothes are well made out of fine fabrics. They are adorable and classic. They are perfect for your little one or as a shower gift for someone else expecting a new bundle of joy!
Here's little Isaac in his PaigeLauren Baby gown!
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