tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51249145507261824782024-03-12T15:43:29.339-07:00MAMI'S & PAPI'SMamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-11025807495838942732011-07-05T15:36:00.001-07:002011-07-05T15:44:25.488-07:00Cloth Diaper Retailers Near You!<iframe frameborder=0 style='width:100%;height:500px;' src='http://www.zeemaps.com/pub?group=242981&legend=1&search=1&geosearch=1&locate=1&h=purple,yellow,green,light%20green,light%20blue,light%20purple,brown,black,grey,orange,red%20dust,maize,olive,tree,forest,teal,sky,cloud,fuscia,sunset,burgundy,lilac,sunflower,candle'></iframe>Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-9969290263579013152011-03-17T20:21:00.000-07:002011-03-17T20:37:37.253-07:00Store Credit for Reviews!!You asked for it! Product Reviews are a major source of information for those considering different products. Let's ramp up the reviews at <a href="http://mamisandpapis.com/">mamisandpapis.com</a> !!<br />
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Leave your reviews, then enter your reviews on the form below! Use the form below for each review - if you leave 3 reviews, use the form below 3 times to give yourself proper credit - no limit!! There will be multiple winners for store credit each week, selected by random.org. AND...once entered, your entry remains valid until it wins you store credit!! So the more reviews you leave and the earlier, the higher your chance of winning!!<br />
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Make sure you've created an account so it can be credited if you win! The name in the form should be the name on the account :) <br />
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Left to right: bumgenius 4.0 one size, all the way snapped down, containing newborn insert only; bumgenius x-tra small; Rumparooz lil joey, micro-preemie disposable diaper (to fit 3-4 pound range)<br />
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Top row L to R: size 1.5 to 3 years, 20-33 pounds cotton trainers (like gerber); imse vimse super-large size; minkee blueberry size large (out of production, used for size reference)<br />
Bottom row L to R: blueberry size small, charlie banana one size trainers, blueberry size medium<br />
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In the picture, it doesn't look like there is too much size difference, but the blueberry size small are definitely the smallest, with the charlie banana fitting right in between the blueberry size small and size medium. All of the trainers except the size large blueberry pink leopard print are fitting right now, and our little trainer is right at 27 pounds and pushing 35 inches tall. The short story is, I am loving all of these except the fluffy pink leopard right now - for the "catch small accidents, not totally waterproof trainers", can't go wrong with blueberry, charlie banana (note only one size that runs small), or imse vimse trainers!<br />
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Hope this helps a little for the short term!<br />
~Prima~Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-86861252210232762762011-02-23T19:50:00.000-08:002011-03-03T20:59:53.147-08:00MASSIVE 20-PRIZE-RETRO-THANK-YOU GIVEAWAY!!! WINNERS!!<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span data-jsid="text"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: normal;">WINNERS UPDATED BELOW IN RED!!!! </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span data-jsid="text"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: normal;">INSTRUCTIONS TO CLAIM:</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span data-jsid="text"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: normal;">Email mami@mamisandpapis.com with "giveaway winner" in the subject line with the name of your prize and your address. Prizes will be mailed as soon as possible but may take up to a few weeks depending on the busy-ness of the business :) Thank you for your understanding and congrats!! </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span data-jsid="text"><span style="font-size: small;">We want to thank YOU, our customer FAMILY, for all your support! You've helped us grow, and we've always taken a portion to turn around and give back to you! Instead of doing a giveaway where orders during a certain time are randomly entered for prizes, we're switching it up, doing it retro-style, and all as one big shebang! </span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span data-jsid="text">ANY and ALL orders placed from day one of our business through the end of this giveaway (Wednesday March 2nd at midnight CST) qualify! We've made the order form easy peasy, but to give yourself proper credit, enter EACH order as a SEPARATE entry. Any order type (online or storefront) is eligible, just make sure we can verify. For orders placed at mamisandpapis.com, please include your invoice number. For purchases from A Nurturing Moment or purchases from Mayfield or San Antonio, please include the date of purchase.</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There will be TWENTY (20) separate prizes!! Prints/color choices may vary, and are selected at Mami's and Papi's discretion :) ALL entries must be logged on the form below. Please do not enter entries as comments to this post or anywhere else if you'd like them to count!!</span></span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="text-align: center;"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">PRIZES!!!!!</span></span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="text-align: center;"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">(Prints/colors may vary from those shown) </span></span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1.) Inspired by Finn 11-12 inch boys diversity amber necklace </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">MONICA BARRIENTES</span></span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2.) Lulu's full size bag of laundry detergent</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="color: red;">JESSICA RABBIT</span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0FOA5CK8DQg/TWXSY69mCHI/AAAAAAAAAIE/mL6-kjLb6io/s1600/lulu%2527s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0FOA5CK8DQg/TWXSY69mCHI/AAAAAAAAAIE/mL6-kjLb6io/s1600/lulu%2527s.jpg" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3.) 2 Rumparooz doll diapers </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">MANDY HUBER</span></span></span></span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YBy3iTvOzoM/TWXSLtMcsFI/AAAAAAAAAH0/NoXjJ67FkX0/s1600/doll_rumparooz_01_crimson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YBy3iTvOzoM/TWXSLtMcsFI/AAAAAAAAAH0/NoXjJ67FkX0/s320/doll_rumparooz_01_crimson.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4.) 2 No Slippy Hair Clippys </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">PAULA CRAIG</span></span></span></span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--idIQDmzAw0/TWXSdTsIR5I/AAAAAAAAAII/xx8MCSSsqlM/s1600/noslippy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--idIQDmzAw0/TWXSdTsIR5I/AAAAAAAAAII/xx8MCSSsqlM/s1600/noslippy.png" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5.) Boba Baby Carrier </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">SYLVIA MCCUE</span></span></span></span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G_aAY4u8b7Q/TWXSH6ptk9I/AAAAAAAAAHs/ySyW_UCcQpU/s1600/boba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G_aAY4u8b7Q/TWXSH6ptk9I/AAAAAAAAAHs/ySyW_UCcQpU/s1600/boba.jpg" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">6.) Grovia AIO Diaper </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">HEIRESS LULU</span></span></span></span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fZx83WD2g6I/TWXSR0GJE-I/AAAAAAAAAH8/DQLCIuEEpQ4/s1600/grovia-aio-modflower-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fZx83WD2g6I/TWXSR0GJE-I/AAAAAAAAAH8/DQLCIuEEpQ4/s320/grovia-aio-modflower-m.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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Thirsties Duo Diaper </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">DAVID PAREDES</span></span></span></span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bvn5CyZxVD8/TWXST0LpjHI/AAAAAAAAAIA/cUmbjycl9kY/s1600/duo+diaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="97" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bvn5CyZxVD8/TWXST0LpjHI/AAAAAAAAAIA/cUmbjycl9kY/s320/duo+diaper.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">8.) 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CJ's Lotion samples </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">REBECCA DEAL</span></span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">10.) sustainablebabyish | sloomb flat diaper</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="color: red;">RACHEL OBROKTA</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xokUJP51Wjw/TWXSgfCJWNI/AAAAAAAAAIM/Lzlrtnpt4yQ/s1600/sbishflat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xokUJP51Wjw/TWXSgfCJWNI/AAAAAAAAAIM/Lzlrtnpt4yQ/s320/sbishflat.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">11.) super doopsy insert </span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">AMBRIA DECKARD</span></span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">12.) 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<iframe frameborder="0" height="715" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?formkey=dHJka1d6M1lhNU5kOUhWOFppOFpucEE6MQ" width="760">&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Loading...&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</iframe>Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-90160649565172037312011-02-08T21:11:00.000-08:002011-02-08T21:11:04.000-08:00Review: sustainablebabyish | sloomb snapless multi and OBF fitted comparison<span data-jsid="text"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4d504e4a5e41a6d94195318">Grab your cup of coffee, latte, soft drink, or glass of water - this is a long one, and for good reason! We give you honest reviews and opinions, and sustainablebabyish | sloomb, inc.'s collections are some of our absolute favorites! I could go on and on...and I think I will!<br />
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The words I would use to describe sloomb's designs and color palettes are fresh, clean, pure, and simple. Don't be fooled - these are not your mom's or grandma's diapers! Long story short, our cloth diapering journey started over 7 years ago with fitteds and covers (not sloomb). I didn't really know what I was doing, didn't have any resources (or where to find them), and I ultimately "quit". Twice. We came back to cloth diapering (again!) with pockets for the birth of our third baby. So when I showed the sustainablebabyish diapers to my mom recently, she laughed, knowing I'd "failed" them before. She didn't laugh for long! The quality is outstanding, and while the diapers (especially with the snapless multi) are "simple", that doesn't mean they are not well-thought-out designs. Both the snapless multi and the organic bamboo fleece (OBF) fitted are very smart designs!<br />
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Both the snapless multi and the OBF fitted are fitted diapers, which means they are not waterproof in themselves - they should be paired with a cover. (Try sloomb's wool covers or knit longies from Mami's and Papi's or sloomb!) The snapless multi is a one-size diaper. As the name implies, it is snapless. You can pin it or use a snappi. If you're not using a wool cover and it's one with velcro or snaps, you may not even need to fasten it! Being snapless, it literally has <b>INFINITE</b> adjustment possibilities. The OBF fitteds are sized, have snap-closures, and have a snap-in doubler (snaps in the front so you don't risk touching poo!). Each type also comes with an additional lay-in doubler (the snapless comes with two)! I usually don't even need to use them, but my older baby (non-heavy wetter) can use the snapless as an overnight diaper with the two doublers, and the lay-in doublers can be used, left out, folded in half for extra absorbency right where you need it (even front-and-center for little boys).<br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">With these diapers increasing in recognition, there have been lots of questions recently on the Mami's and Papi's facebook page. Yesterday on facebook, Erin from sloomb <i><b>graciously</b></i> answered some of our burning questions for us! Here is what she had to say, straight from the authoritative source!</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">"...OBF Fitteds do shrink (our patterns are made to accommodate shrinkage & we increased sizing last Fall slightly for a slightly more generous fit)...<br />
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Snapless-multi fitteds are made of terry - these are incredibly stretchy and are 3 layers in the body so that they have approximately the same absorbency as the shell of the fleece fitteds. Bamboo fleece is not a very stretchy fabric. It is beautiful, ultra absorbent, and soft. You should care for the fitteds well. Don't over dry them, wash with Ecover fabric softener if you need to, use dryer balls, and an awesome cloth diaper safe detergent (like Lulu's!). <br />
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Regarding sizing, I have always recommended people size up in our OBF fitteds if possible. Sized fitteds are more expensive and in our opinion should fit more than one size - they were designed this way. Our son could wear S, M, or L at the same time. This gives you a choice. You can use a smaller fitted for a trimmer fit or size up and have more room, but it will last longer. Our cross-over snap in the front allows for a tighter fit at the waist if you want to move up to the next size. <br />
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The snapless is just awesome, plain and simple. It is versatile, well loved for nights or day use, is highly absorbent (they come with bamboo fleece doublers), and is super stretchy so you can add as many doublers as you need. Even if you love the sized fitteds, I always try to encourage people to at least try the snapless. Pins and snappis are very easy to use with our fabric, grandparents/caregivers/da<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>ds love them too! <br />
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A great tip is to fold one of the doublers in half in the wet-zone. For OBF sized fitteds try folding one of the snap-in doublers before adding the extra doubler in. This gives you an extra 3 layers without adding bulk where you don't need it. Our snap-in soakers snap in the front so that boys can also benefit from folding.<br />
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Which one is our personal favorite? I like both. We only used sbish for our son. He had about 18 diapers total, aprox 10 snapless, 8 sized + tons of wool."</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">As Erin mentioned, yes, products from sloomb could be considered an investment. But if you're going to splurge or set aside money for a great diaper (or several)- these are the ones! The quality is exceptional, and the diapers are made in the USA!! The absorbency and fit are amazing. Our younger baby is a heavy-wetter, and the OBF fitteds in particular are worry-free for the mama of a heavy wetter, especially paired with wool for a breathable combination. Here's <a href="http://sloomb.com/blog/2008/10/24/welcome-to-the-new-sloombcom.html">the post</a> where these began to be known as the "magic diaper". I agree! </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Oh, you'd like to see pictures??? Great! I have quite a few! And Erin from sloomb has allowed me to post the pictures she took of the OBF fitteds. Thank you! Pay close attention to the captions, as the diapers look similar. For reference, our babies are 7 and 21 months. The 7 month old is right at 50th% in all measurements, weighs around 18 pounds, thigh measurement is 9.5 to 10", has a 14.5" waist, and approx. 11.5" rise. The 21 month old is mid-80th% in height, mid-40th% for weight, weighs 27 pounds, and is 34.5" tall with a 11 3/4" thigh measurement and 17 1/4 inch waist measurement.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="text_exposed_show">I wrote a <a href="http://mamisandpapis.blogspot.com/2010/10/diaper-review-sustainablebabyish-sloomb.html">blog post on the OBF fitted</a> a few months back, but thought it would be nice to bring back these pictures :) At that time, she was borderline for medium, so Mami suggested we size up. About four months later, the medium still fits great and lots of room to go!</span><br />
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</tbody></table>And here's the same OBF fitted on the same baby, almost 4 months later!<br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">For our older baby, I put the snapless multi on just as it is, with the full rise. On our younger baby, I fold the top/front of the diaper inward, then pull the wings across the front and fasten.</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Besides the reasons I've already mentioned, there's another reason I love these diapers so much. After a year or so of uneventful cloth diapering with our third baby, she began to develop issues. It started as rashes that were difficult to treat, then we experienced ammonia burn, open sores, infection, more open sores, more ammonia burns, and lots of tears from both her and me. On the advice of a few friends, switching to a clean-washing, simple diaper design made of natural fabric was one of three changes we made that ultimately kept us in cloth diapers. (With some medical background, I couldn't help but make these changes one at a time with a wash-out period so as not to get confounding results along with a re-challenge :) ) Getting the right wash regimen and the right detergent was another piece of the puzzle, as well as some great skin products when needed. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with pockets or all-in-ones. And our younger baby in cloth could care less what's on her bum, but once I eliminated pockets and all-in-ones (even natural fibers) from our older baby, her skin is beautiful and healthy!! I don't need to cringe in anticipation any longer when I take a diaper off, afraid of what I might find. I can't say enough how important that is after MONTHS of issues last year. (As a side note, I'm speculating that our particularly difficult water conditions, paired with the more complicated design of pocket covers and all-in-ones </span><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show">(multiple layers including an attached waterproof layer)</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show"> as well as microfiber that "grabs" everything combined with the sensitive skin of our older baby caused the issues.)</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Sustainablebabyish | sloomb diapers and wool are beautiful, soft, pure, clean, simple, and healthy. All those descriptors are what cloth diapering is really all about, right?? Healthy for my babies' skin, and healthy for the Earth! You can't argue with that! You can find them at Mami's and Papi's online store (<a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/SUSTAINABLEBABYISH-SNAPLESS-MULTI%252dFITTED.html">snapless multi</a>, <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/SUSTAINABLEBABYISH-OBF-FITTED.html">OBF fitted</a>, <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/sustainablebabyish-knit-wool-longies.html">knit wool longies</a>, <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/NEW%21%21-sustainablebabyish-knit-wool-covers-.html">knit wool cover</a>) or from sloomb.com (</span><span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://sloomb.myshopify.com/collections/cloth-diapers">snapless multi and OBF fitted</a>, <a href="http://sloomb.myshopify.com/collections/wool-covers">knit wool longies and covers</a>). Watch out - some of the trim colors may leave you searching for a sweet treat! :)</span></span><br />
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<span data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show">~Prima~</span></span><br />
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</span></div></span>Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-36436469930491718362011-02-07T07:27:00.000-08:002011-02-07T07:27:53.191-08:00Wing-droop!Have you heard the term "wing-droop" and are left wondering "What does that mean??" Simply put, wing droop occurs in front-closure diapers when the bottom layer of the overlap slips or slides out from under the top layer. I happened to catch an extreme case that occurred in our household on camera. You know we've promised honesty on this blog - here it is!!<br />
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(Disclaimer - if you happen to be able to identify the brand of diaper, I *believe* I have an older version than the version that is currently available with retailers now)<br />
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In my experience with several brands of diapers, this occurs most frequently with snap-closure, and when there is only one snap per side or two snaps without much spacing. In this instance, adjusting the rise of the diaper may have helped. I'm noticing that in the top picture, the snaps are not the same on both sides - I believe Daddy did this diaper change ;) Regular diaper changes, and getting a good fit when you put a fresh diaper on goes a long way in preventing wing-droop also :)<br />
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~Prima~Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-22350344664141762442011-02-04T20:10:00.000-08:002011-02-04T20:10:00.359-08:00Review: Kanga Care (Rumparooz) Hanging Wet BagMami and I first saw the new <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/Rumparooz-Wet-Bag.html">Rumparooz Wet Bag</a>, <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/Rumparooz-Pail-Liners.html">Pail Liner</a>, <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/Kanga-Care-Changing-Pad-%28Coming-Soon%21%21%29.html">Changing Pads</a>, and <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/Rumparooz-Doll-Diapers-COMING-SOON%21%21-.html">Doll Diapers</a> at ABC Expo in October and were very impressed! We'll get to each eventually, but first up is the hanging wet bag!<br />
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A wet bag is a wet bag, right? Nope! Kanga Care has done their research, as this design is very well thought out. Some wetbags have been known to experience some wicking once the wet and dirty diapers are contained for any length of time. By using the same material that their pocket diaper covers are made of, combined with a new seam-sealing method, I'm pleased to say that I've not experienced ANY wicking while using this wetbag! Here's a close-up of the inside seam. In layman's terms, it's as if an extra piece of the waterproofing TPU is laid over the seam with a wide border to yet to spare. Very smart! <br />
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Another unique feature is the dimensional design. It's not just two pieces of flat fabric sewn together, but is put together with shape. Once filled with a few diapers, it begins to hold it's shape. It holds more diapers this way, and when hanging (or even sitting on the floor), the flat portion of the "D" lays nicely against the wall. No twisting! Here are a few shots with the bag containing about 8 diapers.<br />
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Here is another shot so you can see the dimensional design. I've collapsed the bag accordion-style vertically (it has 2 diapers in it in the picture), and you're looking at the bottom of the bag - you can see the "D" shape.<br />
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The overall quality is very very good. It zips and unzips easily, and the snap holds well when hanging, even when filled with diapers. It's a larger, more substantial snap than used on their diapers.<br />
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In our personal experience, this is the perfect wetbag for us if we're out and about beyond 2 diaper changes, as we have two babies in diapers. We can travel all day and even a short overnight with this - it holds up to 15 diapers! (If you're looking for larger storage, the <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/Rumparooz-Pail-Liners.html">pail liner</a> is HUGE! Will hold <b>way</b> more diapers than anyone should be doing in one load ;) )When we're at home, it's afforded us the luxury of having diaper storage in our "little" bathroom as well as our big bathroom. The little bathroom literally has <b>no</b> extra floor space, so it hangs on a towel rack (I'll spare you the picture in <i>that</i> bathroom :) )<br />
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This is a diapering accessory that I will not be de-stashing after potty-learning! I look forward to using it on trips to the pool, the beach, and who knows where else!<br />
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~Prima~Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-59470658202264731252011-02-03T23:25:00.000-08:002011-02-03T23:25:30.118-08:00Snappi Service AnnouncementDid you know that a <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/SNAPPI.html">Snappi</a> has a limited lifetime? Having only started using them recently to fasten our prefolds and snapless fitted diapers, I knew how to use one, and knew to s-t-r-e-t-c-h it before use to get best results. I was vaguely aware to keep it out of UV light, which could damage it. I didn't pay much attention to the rest of the packaging when I opened my first one. I ordered a second one just in case my first "walked off" but kept it in storage until recently.<br />
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About 5 1/2 months after I started using it, it seemed to be "giving up" on me...and I started using the diaper pins again as it would pop off as I tried to pull the wool cover over the diaper. As I'd need to stretch it from almost her back hip to back hip to get it to grab, I began to think "This seems longer than I remember. How would this work for a newborn? It's a size one - it would have to start in the back on an itty bitty baby!".<br />
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I pulled out the new one and started using it with much better results. When I got a chance to compare the two side-by-side later that day, this is what I saw. The top one had been in use for 5 1/2 months, and we'd *used* it! The bottom one has been used 2-3 times in this picture. <br />
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*Then* I read the packaging, which states that the Snappi is intended for use for six months. So there you have it!<br />
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~Prima~Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-20900374995890392802011-01-31T10:06:00.000-08:002011-01-31T10:06:03.466-08:00Review: Inspired by Finn amber necklacesWe promised you'd get the honest truth on this blog, right? Honestly, I have to admit that I was quite the skeptic of amber teething necklaces until recently. I have some pharmacy background, and while I don't rush to medications, I'm "used to" clinical trials and things of that sort to base my decisions upon. I was living a double-life for a while, not telling my pharmacy friends I wanted to try one, and not telling my crunchy friends that I was still a bit skeptical. *blush* Teething for lil J started to hit HARD, though...I wanted to buy one but I couldn't bring myself to make the investment on something that hasn't been "proven"! Then I received a surprise package from a special friend, and in it was an Inspired by Finn necklace!!! I was thrilled!<br />
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I had already done my homework to investigate the "mechanism of action". The amber is a resin, which when worn against warm skin, releases substances which include succinic acid. This has an analgesic effect. Amber is worn commonly for teething for babies and toddlers, and the jewelry should be worn close to the location of the discomfort, so a necklace is perfect for teething. I was expecting to be able to notice a difference in as early as 18-24 hours.<br />
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Unbelievably to me, lil J seemed to achieve some benefit within 4-6 hours... She'd been having fitful naps during the day and was up and down all night for several nights in a row. That day, she slept for 2 1/2 hours straight - a small miracle! Of course, most of me thought this was a coincidence, but after several more restful nights, I could no longer deny it's benefits. My husband even noticed as well! In fact, we'd been using it on our younger baby, but we also had a *really* cranky toddler. We joked that maybe she needed an amber necklace during the first week we had one. Two weeks later, we decided something had to give with our older baby. One morning, I showed it to her, and the girl who wouldn't let me put anything on her like hair bows or any type of accessory "allowed" me to put it on her. I held my breath that morning, and had to mildly correct her only a few times when she wanted to play with it or put it in her mouth. When bedtime came around, I doubled it and put it around her ankle under footie jammies. The next morning, I took it off to put it back on her little sister, and she would have NOTHING to do with her little sister wearing it any more. SHE was going to wear it. And she has ever since! Could she *really* associate it with relief, or did she just decide she liked to accessorize all of a sudden? Jury's still out on that one, but the bulk of her fussiness is gone. You decide! :)<br />
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Meanwhile, little sister still has teething full force, so we got a second necklace and pretty well breezed through two teeth coming through in two days, then 2 more teeth the next week! I'm not going to tell you there was zero fussing, but with her being our fourth baby, I can confidently say this is some of the easiest teething we've been through.<br />
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One of the most common questions is, "what size"? Size is a preference. You don't want it too tight, but since it's benefits are when it lies against the skin, you do want a close fit. Also know your child's tendencies. If they tend to try to put things in their mouth, consider having one short enough that it cannot be put in the mouth by the child, as it is not intended to be chewed on. To get your perfect fit, take a piece of string to find the length you'd like, then measure it. The Inspired by Finn necklace will come as a length "range". The range is small (1/2 to 1 inch), but by nature, the beads are not exactly the same size, so there will be a small amount of variability in length.<br />
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I definitely had some safety concerns at first. A few things that made me feel confident is that the string *could* break with enough tension, and the beads are individually knotted. If the necklace were to break, beads would not go everywhere. As a mom, I don't want a necklace that won't break - to me, that is a higher risk than one that would break if it experienced too much tension. These are not recommended to be worn at night by a child. Many do without problems, but if you choose to have your child sleep with it on, the safe recommendation is to double it and have it on an ankle under pajamas. <br />
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Here are a few pics of the girls wearing theirs. The 2-different is a size 14-14 1/2 inch, and the butter round (lighter color on the smaller baby) is in the 12 1/2 to 13 inch range. Our girls are about 6 and 20 months old in the pictures, for reference.<br />
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Now the once-skeptic is waiting on her very own amber necklace!! I'm going to try one myself for occasional headaches, and I'm excited! Regular over-the-counter meds work, but if I can avoid them, great!<br />
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Mami's and Papi's has a few in stock <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/INSPIRED-BY-FINN-Baltic-amber.html">here</a> for children and <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/Inpired-By-Finn-Adult-Amber.html">here</a> for adults, but through tomorrow morning February 1st, they are doing a SPECIAL ORDER!!! If they don't have what you're looking for, let Mami know at mami@mamisandpapis.com or on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mamis-Papis/148678141809089">facebook</a>, and she'll order it just for you!!<br />
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~Prima~Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-37381872316242201792011-01-23T23:11:00.000-08:002011-01-23T23:13:21.885-08:00Diaper Review: Happy Heiny's The ONE for ALL One-SizeI saw the new improved Happy Heiny's one-size diaper at ABC Expo this past Fall, saw the steps they'd taken to improve fit and eliminate wing-droop, and I was impressed! But when I got a chance to see their new glow-in-the-dark skull print, I nearly flipped out! I knew I'd have to have one some day, even for our two GIRLS in diapers!<br />
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I was honestly still a little nervous about the fit. I'd heard through the grapevine that even in the new, improved version, the snapping diaper was still having wing-droop. So we put this diaper through the ringer on our two girls, ages 6 months ~17.5 pounds and 20 months ~26.5 pounds. I can confidently say that it was a VERY nice fit on both girls with absolutely NO wing droop (and we definitely have other diapers that do!)! Other improvements from the previous Happy Heiny's one-size were to decrease bulk in between the legs and to reduce overall sagging/bulk. Hopefully the pictures speak for themselves!<br />
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As a one-size diaper, this is designed to fit from about 8 pounds to 35+ pounds. And as with most other one-size diapers, the cut would be large on an 8 pound newborn whose thighs haven't filled out. By about 6 weeks of age, however, these types of diapers begin to be a good fit. The Happy Heiny's seems to be one of the more generous cuts in our stash. The snap setting is on the "second" option for our younger baby, and is on the "third" for our older baby. This leaves the lowest setting for a tiny baby and one left to go for our older one! Many of our other one-size diapers are already fully unsnapped in rise on our older baby. At the waist, it is the only diaper we have where the tabs "meet in the middle" for our younger and only have one set "open" for our older baby...a good fit with plenty of room to grow!<br />
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For both girls in all the pictures, this stay-dry pocket diaper is stuffed with the larger insert only. As purchased, the diaper comes with two three-layer microfiber inserts. The smaller insert can be used in the pocket opening for a newer baby alone on the smallest rise setting. The larger insert can then be used as you move higher in rise settings, and you can double the inserts as needed for extra absorbency.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you look closely, you can pick up the glow-in-the-dark part. It's not the dark motif, but a lighter one...you can see one to the right in the picture, and there is also one not as easily seen "dead"-center above the lowest dark motif. Pun intended!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Props to Happy Heiny's to listening to customer requests for improvements AND putting out a "killer" print! Skulls aren't just for boys!! </span><span style="font-size: small;">(Have you also seen Groovy Circles, Retro Swirl, Giraffe, Owl, Ooga Booga, and the enfamous Cow Hide?? I could go on and on...) </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-32959916267014824832011-01-11T22:54:00.000-08:002011-01-18T13:40:27.677-08:00The Long-awaited Laundry Post!Let's get this blog rolling again, what do you say???<br />
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I hope this will be a good post to reference for many. The decision to cloth diaper is an awesome one, and for some, diaper laundry is easy! It was for me at times over the years, but in our current house, we have EXTREMELY hard water, and well water at that. Because of this, I not only have hard water to deal with, but inconsistencies in the water, based on the water table, etc. Our water table is pretty high, and our well is shallow, so very easily affected by local conditions. All that to say, this blog post on laundry may strike some as "over the top", but it's written from the "worst of the worst" perspective. Hopefully you have it easy, and you may not need all the steps outlined, but if you have a more difficult situation, you may find some tips to help you through!<br />
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Also, as much as we'd like it to be, diaper laundry is not yet an exact science...and may never be! For families, there are differences in water type, length of time between launderings, different washer types which affect the amount of water and length of time used to wash, varying water temperatures, dryer vs line-dry, sun vs no sun, dry pail vs wet pail, different detergents...and I've even found that different types of diapers launder differently, some easier than others. There's no one solution that works for everyone, but I've tried to focus this on well-accepted, tried and true methods. There are some common tips and tricks out there that work well for some but that can wreak havoc for other (and that would probably be me!). So that leads me to the...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>*DISCLAIMER*</b></div>This post was put together with the best intentions as a compilation of the most widely-accepted current practices. All information and techniques are used at the reader's own risk. Always be aware of your diaper manufacturer's warranty information and washing instructions (they vary)! <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
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That was my best attempt at being my own legal advice :) Now that that's out of the way, let's get down to business!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Basic Wash Routine</b></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">The basic, accepted, laundry routine is to wash every other day using a cold rinse, then a hot wash with detergent, then an additional rinse. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">If you're lucky (like I used to be!), this is all the information you'll need! It's all I had when I cloth diapered my now 7 yr old, and I did just fine! But there's more to the picture for many, so here's a *little* more on the subject.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Water</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Water</b> is one major workhorse of laundry - diapers need water to become clean! The basic concept is that water is a polar molecule that works to dissolve and dilute substances so they can be rinsed away. Front loading washers are great- they conserve energy and water, but the water-conservation feature may not be ideal for diapers. If you have a front-loading washer and your diapers have lingering smells after they are clean, or immediately upon becoming urinated in, one of the first steps to solving the problem may be to find a way to additional water (see advanced laundry tips (coming soon!) – this will increase the dilution factor). Extra rinse cycles may work for some, or you may need to reset your front-loader (FL) to accept additional water. If it’s not possible to cause your FL to add additional water, you may need to “trick” your washer, or manually add water (see advanced laundry (currently under development (will update with a link here once completed<span style="font-family: Wingdings;"></span>)). Some families may need to rinse diapers/inserts prior to storing for wash day to reduce ammonia content. The SOONER you can rinse and wring the diapers after they come off your baby, the lower your ammonia load will be, so don't delay!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Detergent</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Detergent</b> is the other workhorse of laundry. It is important to use <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/categories/%252d%252dDIAPERING-ACCESSORIES%252d%252d/DIAPER-DETERGENT/">“cloth diaper safe” detergent</a>. Most agree that cloth diaper safe detergents are those that are free of enzymes and optical brighteners (think blue Tide - it's blue partly because of the optical brighteners in the formula). Cloth diaper safe detergent is NOT TO BE confused with “free” or “free and clear” detergents. Some sources (even a few manufacturers) will say that Tide can be used. Of the regular mainstream laundry detergents, Tide is the only one that is even remotely accepted. The issue is residues. Regular detergents have components the <b>grab</b> dirt, etc. and <b>rinse</b>. They are better at “grabbing” than “rinsing”. When they don’t rinse well, they collect in the diaper along with everything they’ve grabbed. Over time this causes the diapers to stink, irritate baby’s skin because of what has been collected/"grabbed", or repel and leak. IF you choose to use mainstream detergent, you should use a 1/4 or less of the normal recommended amount. If you have any suds during a clean rinse, you may be headed for trouble...</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Hard water can also cause problems for families washing cloth diapers. “Hard” water is common to many parts of the United States, and this type of water has “extra” minerals (usually calcium and magnesium) in the water. When a detergent is added, the detergent is “used up” by binding to the minerals instead of working to clean the diapers. They have water-softening agents added to assist with cleaning. Two diaper-safe detergents have developed different formulations to account for varying water conditions: <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/LULU%27S-IN-THE-FLUFF-%28sample-%26-full-size%29.html">Lulu’s In the Fluff</a>, and <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/ROCKIN%27-GREEN-SOAP.html">Rockin’ Green</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Vinegar</b>: The concept behind vinegar is related to pH. Vinegar is an acidic substance, and urine (ammonia) is a basic substance. By adding vinegar, the intent is to neutralize pH, but there is MUCH more science behind “adding a little acid” (vinegar) to “neutralize a little base” (ammonia from urea from urine)....remember all the variables I mentioned above with water level, etc? How do you know just throwing a cup of vinegar in is the right amount? Unless you can run this equation, you probably should avoid vinegar ;) <br />
<dl><dd><img alt="\textrm{pH} = \textrm{pK}_{a}+ \log \frac{[\textrm{A}^-]}{[\textrm{HA}]}" class="tex" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/a/a/0/aa0d5016a357f0b5679b5924e3bdde67.png" /></dd></dl>Adding vinegar should be avoided in most cases, <b>especially</b> by those with hard water. It can make problems MUCH worse, and it can also decrease the life of elastic significantly with repeated use.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Bleach</b>: Should be avoided for routine use. Some diaper manufacturers do not allow it per their warranties at all. Some allow an occasional bleaching (1/4 cup per load at the most) once per month. In my opinion, this is best left to inserts only, as bleach can cause tiny holes in PUL leading to leaks. Opinion alert!!! Even with our difficult water conditions, I've never found our covers to be the issue anyway! Some sources encourage monthly bleaching of microfiber inserts. If this is done, use a cup of bleach on inserts only, and rinse, rinse, rinse!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Other additives: generally not allowed or recommended per mfr., but oxygen bleach is sometimes used for stains, and products such as bio-kleen contain vegetative microbes to "chew through" organic waste. Opinion Alert!!! Stains are really cosmetic...a little <a href="http://mamisandpapis.blogspot.com/2010/09/worth-its-weight-in-gold.html">sun</a> goes a long way in reducing stains. I live in the Midwest, and have "overwintered" with stains that came out with either some chilly winter sun (I tried this last month - just make sure not to freeze your diapers...who knows what that would do to PUL!) or sunning late Spring!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A few last tips, thoughts, and opinions... </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I personally categorize "stinkies" differently from "ammonia". Although, yes, ammonia stinks, it's a different issue (chemically) to me. You might have both stinkies and ammonia, but ammonia is serious stuff, and we've dealt with ammonia burns requiring medical attention in this house. I take it very seriously now for this reason. Opinion Alert!!! I honestly don't love using bleach, but when it comes down to it, using bleach eliminates ammonia, which allows me to keep my babies in cloth diapers. Using a cup of bleach a month, to me, still has far less impact on the environment than me using disposables, which was my only other option for a healthy bum for a while, due to the ammonia issues I was having. What worked for me was rinsing diapers after use prior to storage, changing detergents, and doing HOT instead of cold rinses. This allowed me to VASTLY reduce my frequency of bleaching. I'm currently testing/reviewing an ammonia-treatment, but so far still having slightly inconsistent results. When I get to the bottom of that, I'll be posting a review!<br />
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As a side-note, I'm finding that I have had the most difficulty with ammonia the ammonia battle in our all-in-one diapers. When it shows up, it's in those first, and ammonia doesn't prefer one diaper brand over another of all the all-in-ones we own, but it hits those first. I'm speculating that since the PUL is attached, the water and/or detergent can't "attack" (or rinse?) from all directions as easily. My natural-fiber fitted, flat, and prefold diapers are the "best", and with occasional bleaching, the microfiber-stuffed pockets are fine too.<br />
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To reduce "stinkies", I'm a no-poo-in-the-pail kinda mama...I know some will toss breast-fed only poo diapers in the pail without rinsing, but in my experience, rinsing EBF poo isn't too much of an extra step. It also goes a long way to reduce stink and stain! DEFINITELY once solids are started, plop/rinse solids in the toilet. Standard residential washers are not equipped to deal with human waste. And did you know that even disposable diaper manufacturers recommend plopping solids in the toilet??? Read the fine print on the box - it's there :) </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">If you're struggling with knock-you-over ammonia smell in only your nighttime diapers, definitely rinse those immediately prior to storage for wash day. Although the "dry-pailing" is now the recommended method for diaper storage, you may want to create a small "wet pail" for overnight diapers only. An economic solution is just to buy a small Rubbermaid-type storage container, fill it with water, and add a very small amount of your diaper-safe detergent. On wash day, spin these wet-pailed diapers out in the washer, add the rest of your diapers, and you should be set to go! Wet-pailing is not generally the recommended diaper storage method for a few reasons: there have been cases of accidental drowning, and it can drastically reduce the life of PUL and elastic.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Diaper creams</b> should not be used in cloth diapers without either a <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/BUMMIS-BIO%252dLINERS.html">disposable</a> or <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/BUMMIS-FLEECE-LINERS.html">re-usable liner</a>. If re-usable liners are used, they should be washed separately. Diaper creams can cause repelling and leaking! Yes, there are cloth-diaper "safe" creams out there...Opinion Alert!!!! I still recommend using a liner. The diaper-safe creams have a lower melting point than mainstream petroleum-based diaper creams. Theoretically they should wash easier, but your diaper-safe detergents are meant to clean pee and poo...not necessarily creams. Some do just fine using diaper-safe creams without a liner...but some don't, and begin to have repelling issues. Until we can reliably predict, the safe route would be to use a disposable or reusable liner! Don't let this keep you from using diaper-safe diaper creams - there are some awesome ones out there...I love <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/CJ%27S-BUTTer-%28Spritz%2C-Jar%2C-Tube-%26-Sticks%29.html">CJ's</a>! It has worked small miracles for our family, and I wish I had discovered it a long time ago!!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Scented products</b> should also be avoided (dryer balls, etc.). They may smell nice at first but can cause stink with time. If you love scented laundry (I do!), keep your scented balls a different color, and set them aside for use with your regular laundry! A few diaper-safe detergents have scent options. They're designed to be clean-rinsing. I think you'll still find that most diaper manufacturers will not recommend scented detergent, however.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I hope this is helpful - I feel like I've been through the ringer (pun intended!) with diaper laundry. In my years of cloth-diapering, I've had a top-loader, a front-loader, city water, well water, hard water, regular water, and used at least seven different detergents. Hopefully some of this experience has been helpful to you in this post!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">~Prima~</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-273106766234600972010-12-22T19:10:00.000-08:002010-12-22T19:17:36.456-08:00JUST FOR YOU............... BECAUSE YOU ARE AMAZING!!!<form action="http://www.acepolls.com/votes" id="poll_id_1177060" method="post">Mami's & Papi's Sisters & Family are now able to purchase CJ's Lotion in Sample Size. You won't find this anywhere else.... as it is reserved at this time for the M&P's Family. <br />
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Why you ask? The Mami's & Papi's family has grown very close knit over the last few months and welcome new family members daily. We share stories, moments, feelings, successes, disappointments and yes........... even cloth diapering advice.<br />
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Amazingly, at any moment in time we can all come together, have a little fun... and realize that "we are not alone" in this quest to be AMAZING!!<br />
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Over the last few months we have had "challenges". To accept ourselves, make time for ourselves and put our best effort forward in our daily lives. As a reward for YOUR AWESOMENESS.... CJ's Sewing Room is giving you the exclusive opportunity to .... get a little something for yourself. <br />
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As you buy diapers, nursing pads, CJ's BUTTer for baby's bum, Lulu's in the Fluff or RNG laundry detergent, inserts or liners...... You can now add a little something for yourself without breaking the bank.<br />
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A sample lotion for your purse, a little something for your hands after doing dishes, a little softness and soft scent to make you feel beautiful, or even a tangy fresh smell to refresh you during the day. <br />
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THIS SURPRISE IS............... JUST FOR YOU!!!! <br />
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We will take a vote for the TOP THREE SCENTS! <br />
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When you take the poll, click your choice and hit vote. It will then take you to another page where you will have to do it again. This will register your vote and add it to the counter. CHOOSE ONLY YOUR ABSOLUTE, CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT FAVORITE!!<br />
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Then the top three scents will be exclusively made and kept in stock for Mami's & Papi's Family with surprise scents popping up when you least expect it. YOU ARE AMAZING........... get a "little" something for yourself.<br />
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<div style="color: #1049bd; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">What CJ's Lotion Scent would you love in sample size?</div><ul style="list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding-left: 10px;"><li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611526" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611526" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611526" style="color: #09265f;">Natural</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611527" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611527" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611527" style="color: #09265f;">All Natural Mango, Sugar, Mint</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611528" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611528" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611528" style="color: #09265f;">Apples & Spice</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611529" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611529" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611529" style="color: #09265f;">Bamboo & Lotus Blossom</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611530" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611530" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611530" style="color: #09265f;">Bergamot Coriander Eo</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611531" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611531" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611531" style="color: #09265f;">Blueberry Crumble</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611532" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611532" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611532" style="color: #09265f;">Cherry Blossom</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611533" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611533" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611533" style="color: #09265f;">Coconut Lime Dream</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611534" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611534" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611534" style="color: #09265f;">Cucumber Melon</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611535" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611535" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611535" style="color: #09265f;">Green Irish Tweed</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611536" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611536" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611536" style="color: #09265f;">Honeyed Patchouli</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611537" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611537" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611537" style="color: #09265f;">Lavender Essential Oil</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611538" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611538" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611538" style="color: #09265f;">Lavender, Bergamot, Coriander EO</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611539" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611539" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611539" style="color: #09265f;">Lavender & Tee Tree EO+</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611540" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611540" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611540" style="color: #09265f;">Lavender EO & Vanilla</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611541" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611541" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611541" style="color: #09265f;">Love Spell</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611542" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611542" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611542" style="color: #09265f;">Lullaby Baby Lotion</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611543" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611543" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611543" style="color: #09265f;">Monkey Farts</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611544" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611544" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611544" style="color: #09265f;">My Pixie Pie</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611545" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611545" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611545" style="color: #09265f;">New Mown Hay</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611546" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611546" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611546" style="color: #09265f;">Oatmeal, Milk & Honey</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611547" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611547" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611547" style="color: #09265f;">Orange Essential Oil</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611548" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611548" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611548" style="color: #09265f;">Orange Essential Oil & Vanilla</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611549" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611549" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611549" style="color: #09265f;">Perfect World</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611550" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611550" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611550" style="color: #09265f;">Pink Sugar</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611551" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611551" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611551" style="color: #09265f;">Sea Spice</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611552" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611552" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611552" style="color: #09265f;">Tea Tree Essential Oil</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611553" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611553" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611553" style="color: #09265f;">Toasted Almond & Cherry Blossom</label></li>
<li><input id="vote_choice_id_6611554" name="vote[choice_id]" type="radio" value="6611554" /><label for="vote_choice_id_6611554" style="color: #09265f;">Warm Vanilla Cake</label></li>
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<span style="color: purple;">A note hoping for a new home:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Our "fluffy foster parents" (Mami & Papi) have loved us from the moment they chose to accept us into their home. We knew this would be a temporary situation until we could find a permanent home. With their move to Alabama fast approaching they simply do not have room to take us with them and we need a new home fast!!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">We want to have a permanent loving and caring family. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">WILL YOU LOVE US? </span></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple;">Sincerly,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">We are opening the adoption process for the Rumparooz Wet Bag and Pail Liner. We are moving and simply do not have room. While they were in "Fluffy Foster Care" we loved them very much. They are well behaved, work hard, and were very trustworthy. If you can find it in your heart to care for them ---- please submit your loving adoption poem. We will have the head of the "Fluffy Mail Adoption Agency" (Random.org) choose their new home. </span></strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">:-) Please apply by writing a simple poem to show how much you would love Rumparooz Pail Liner and Wet Bag. </span></strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><span style="background-color: yellow;">:-) And for an added entry</span> (not mandatory) --- please post a picture of a dinner fork (not salad fork) in a creative photo on Mami's & Papi's facebook wall. :-) </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="color: blue;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Example of what you would post on the blog for your entry----</span></strong> </span></span></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Oh how I would love you my lil' Rumparooz.</span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">You would be family and help me take care of your little brothers poo poo's.</span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">We all pitch in and work together as one,</span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Please let us take you home with us... we will have lots of fun!</span></strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>For my extra entry --- I posted a picture on Facebook.</strong></span></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Mrs. John Jane Floppy Whopper III</strong></span></div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div align="left"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">ENTRY MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY AT 6:OO P.M. Two winners will be chosen. One for the wetbag and one for the pail liner :-) THESE ARE BRAND NEW!!! </span></div><div align="left">__________________________________________________________________________________</div><div align="left"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Winner Will Win a Set of TWO Vanilla Teething Rings </div><div style="text-align: center;">From the Makers of Sophie the Giraffe</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My sister-in-law saw the power of these first hand. Alejandro ( our youngest son) was screaming bloody murder, and was completely miserable. We had forgotten to put on his amber teething necklace and he let us know it! We broke out the vanilla teething rings for the very first time to see if they held the power to help Alejandro. My sister-in-law now calls them Baby Crack! It's like catnip for babies. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was immediate relief and comfort. Now everytime Alejandro gets upset Antonio finds the teething rings and says --- "hear, this will make him be quiet!" LOL. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, Antonio said "They NEED these because babies are TOO loud" LOL! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So............. what do you have to do. Antonio says you must "make a tent in the living room and have a slumber party with your kids and big people too (meaning significant other). And they have to wear Pajamas and brush their teeth. They need popcorn and food and they have to let their kids watch cartoons and not the news." </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">Because I love this one so much........ I am going to make this prize super special and added onto Antonio's gift of vanilla teether rings, you will also get to choose from a Sophie the Giraffe or Inspired By Finn Baltic Amber Teething Necklace. :-) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A TOTAL OF TWO GREAT PRIZES!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You must post a pic of your family (on Mami's & Papi's Facebook) --- slumber party ready ---- and your tent or slumber party area and a story of how your night went with the entire family. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Big Kids, Little Kids, and Adults must camp out together. Bring your mattresses to the living room, pick a great movie (that the kids want, not the news), grab the food and spend the entire night as a family. Play games, talk and have fun. No phones or computers allowed. :-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DEADLINE --- You have until Tuesday to enter your photos on Facebook :-):-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have Fun!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There will also be a bonus prize --- but it is a secret until the winner is announced :-)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-20854487856702223902010-11-03T22:01:00.000-07:002010-11-13T20:09:04.989-08:00Gro-Via Shell Set (Choice of Boy or Girl Print) GIVEAWAY!<table border="0" sizcache="9" sizset="1"><tbody sizcache="9" sizset="1">
<tr><td><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">WINNER CHOSEN!!!! ---- JAZZ SLATER :-) YOU HAVE YOUR CHOICE OF AN INSTOCK GIRL OR BOY GROVIA SHELL SET :-) CONGRATULATIONS!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The GroVia™ one-size diaper is a revolution in cloth diapering. Our innovative shell design minimizes diaper waste and cost. Shell sets come with:</span> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Organic Cotton Soaker Pad</span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When your soaker pad is wet, simply snap in a fresh soaker pad</span> </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: x-large;">HOW CAN YOU GET A FREE GRO-VIA SHELL SET??? </span></div><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: red;">1.)</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">POST A REVIEW ON DIAPER PIN FOR ANY PRODUCT YOU LOVE. LET US KNOW WHO YOU POSTED A REVIEW FOR.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: red;">2.)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">You can get ONE extra entry for posting a review for your favorite cloth diaper store. ( Our listing is not up yet, although we will be soon. :-) Let's kick up those DiaperPin Reviews!!! This will help those looking into cloth diapers know that they have great resources to find what they need :-)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO BOTH ENTRIES --- PLEASE ONLY POST ONCE! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">Example: You want two entries--- You would post ----</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">I posted a review for --- (Cj's BUTTer)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">I also posted (for an extra entry) because I love " cloth diaper company"</span><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u><span style="background-color: yellow;">THIS WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY :-) NOVEMBER 12TH </span></u></strong></span></div><br />
<div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><strong>ONE WINNER WILL WIN THEIR CHOICE OF GIRL OR BOY PRINT GRO-VIA SHELL SET</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><strong>(From instock inventory)</strong></span></div><ul sizcache="6" sizset="82"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Less waste in our landfills</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Save hundreds of dollars each year</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Healthier for baby, less diaper rash</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> No Dioxins</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> They’re cute</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="grovia shell set, organic cotton, cloth diaper" src="http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com/images/product_images/GroVia/Hybrid/grovia_shellset_seasidestripes-m.jpg" /> <div id="waitMessage" style="display: none;"><br />
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Let's face it - providing mama's milk for an infant, either via the breast or via pumping and a bottle, is rewarding but can be challenging! Each of our children have nursed for different lengths of time, and I've both nursed and bottle-fed pumped milk to each on occasion. Our longest nursling (so far) went approximately 13 months, and I was working outside the home about 3/4 full time toward the end. It was a constant struggle to pump enough milk to feed to him while I was away. I would have been so grateful to have known about this product then!<br />
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Earth Mama Angel Baby offers a product called Organic Milkmaid Tea. It is a natural combination of ingredients which support and increase milk production. I have to be honest - I am not crazy about the taste, but I believe it is a <i><b>more</b></i> than fair trade-off for it containing only natural ingredients, and it does work for me! I prefer to steep it, then cool it to drink over ice. It has a sweet, maple syrup-y smell, and can also make your urine smell of maple syrup. This is nothing to be concerned about, just a natural result of the ingredients. (Hey - I promised honest reviews, right?!). <br />
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I'm currently nursing our 4 1/2 month old, and have no problems with milk supply, since she is with me 99% of the time. I will soon be working outside the home again a few days a week for a few months - I will DEFINITELY be looking forward to having this in my "back pocket" to use just in case! In the past I've experienced a drop in milk supply if I try to lose the pregnancy pounds too quickly. As I'm looking forward to getting back to my pre-pregnancy size soon, I'm curious to see if this will help in that situation also.<br />
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Mami's and Papi's do not currently carry this product, although they do carry some of their other awesome products! I wanted to put this review out for you since I had the opportunity to sample it. I also have some samples for two of YOU! If you are a nursing mom and would like to try this, please enter below. Get your entry in by Wednesday 11/3 at midnight EST, and random.org will choose two winners to receive two teabags each.<br />
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Good luck!<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">AND THE WINNERS ARE..........</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">-Diaper Dad-</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">~Emily Albritton~</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">-Mark & Megan-</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">~Fancy Girl Nancy~</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">-Caroline Marine-</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">Please email Mami or Papi @</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="mailto:mami@mamisandpapis.com">mami@mamisandpapis.com</a> or <a href="mailto:papi@mamisandpapis.com">papi@mamisandpapis.com</a> </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">Please have your account ready at <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/">http://www.mamisandpapis.com/</a> so we can add your store credit :-) </span></div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">~~~OPEN TO EVERYONE~~~</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">------NOW------</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">is your opportunity to WIN!!!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">FIVE (5)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">$5.00 STORE CREDITS</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">ARE GOING TO </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">FIVE (5)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Mami's & Papi's SISTERS or BROTHERS!!!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">All you have to do is pick your favorite product...... go to that products Facebook ...... and let them know that Mami's & Papi's sells your favorite product and has FREE shipping!!!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="background-color: yellow; color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Example: You love Bottombumpers!! Head over to Bottombumpers Facebook page and say........ I'm so glad Mami's & Papi's stocks Bottombumpers... and I'm so happy they have FREE SHIPPING :-) I love your Bottombumpers One Size Diaper. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: red; color: white; font-size: large;"><strong>IF you see someone has already posted a comment.... try to comment below their's instead of making a new one. That way we don't slam their news feed :-) </strong></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: red; color: white; font-size: large;"><strong>Example : A sister post on Applecheeks... just post a comment to her post. :-) You can even just say DITTO :-) </strong></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Come back here and let us know who's Facebook you stopped into visit :-) </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">5-- $5.00 store credits to --5 different people!!! :-) </span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">The winner of the <span style="background-color: #674ea7; color: white;">Happy Heiny's</span> One Size Diaper is: </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Brandy Cherie !</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;">~~~~~~</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">The winner of the Sing Along with Mami---<span style="font-size: large;">"Don't worry, be happy"</span></span></span><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">$<span style="background-color: #073763;">$10.00 Store Credit </span></span></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Nicole Buffington (Nicole Raposa)</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">PLEASE EMAIL <a href="mailto:MAMI@MAMISANDPAPIS.COM">MAMI@MAMISANDPAPIS.COM</a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">to claim your prize :-) </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div></div>Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-62575157232819635782010-10-22T18:47:00.000-07:002010-10-22T18:53:33.243-07:00My Heiny is Happy! Is Yours?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">THANK YOU HAPPY HEINY'S!!!</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today (10-22-2010) Mami's & Papi's facebook family had the opportunity to help Mami & Papi support an amazing company!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Y'all pushed them over the 3000 Fan Mark!!! We weren't trying to "win" so we didn't ask you to put --- "M&P's sent me" but somehow we won a prize for sending the most Fans!!!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Can you say WOW!!! We won something without even trying!! Because Mami & Papi couldn't have done it alone... we are giving our Facebook family the opportunity to "win" what we "won". :-)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Courier New; font-size: x-large;"><strong>What can you win?</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A NEW Happy Heinys One Size Diaper :-) In your choice of color!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">They are in Snap or Hook & Loop!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Courier New; font-size: x-large;"><strong>How can I win?</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">All we ask is that you stop by Happy Heiny's Facebook and Like them.</span> No need to comment. Let's just up that Fan counter!!! I'll check to make sure the winner is a Fan of Happy Heiny's before announcing.</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1DEUCKepVUM/TMI4CDgnPGI/AAAAAAAAAEI/7MaHNllq2s4/s1600/os-for-all2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1DEUCKepVUM/TMI4CDgnPGI/AAAAAAAAAEI/7MaHNllq2s4/s1600/os-for-all2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>This company amazes me!! They know how hard it is for a small business to get up and running.... they allow Mami's & Papi's to "drop ship" their items! It gives us the opportunity to really carry their full line.</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>They have an intense amount of colors and prints!!! It is truly amazing!!!</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com105tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-38353469477350532722010-10-19T19:48:00.000-07:002010-10-19T19:48:59.778-07:00IT'S OUR ANNIVERSARY!!!<div align="center"><span style="color: #4c1130;">Papi & Mami are celebrating their anniversary!! </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #4c1130;">~ October 20th ~</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">We are very, very, very much in love!! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">This Anniversary Papi Gets to Choose What We Are Doing!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">We will let you know how the day goes :-) </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">~ With Love ~</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-69938129542736299392010-10-18T19:13:00.000-07:002010-10-18T19:13:33.259-07:00Diaper Review: sustainablebabyish | sloomb OBF fittedMy love for these diapers started recently as I was chatting with Mami about my (then) 2 month old heavy wetter. She asked if I'd ever tried sustainablebabyish | sloomb products, and I said that I had not. She had the snapless multi in stock, so I bought one of those along with a interlock wool cover. I was in love... Then Mami told me about the organic bamboo fleece sized fitted. She mentioned something about it being a "magic" diaper and said the word "overnight" - I <i><b>had </b></i>to know more about this diaper, because I was struggling for overnight solutions, and my baby was still close to being a newborn!! So she sent one to try...<br />
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I was honestly a little confused about the name - <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/SUSTAINABLEBABYISH-OBF-FITTED.html">organic bamboo fleece fitted</a> (OBF fitted). When I heard "fleece" I was thinking of poly-fleece or polar fleece, and was also thinking "how can this be absorbent"? The diaper is made of bamboo/cotton fleece, but the jersey side is facing out. The first thing that struck me after reveling in it's fluffiness was just that it was pure, simple, and beautiful. The OBF fitted comes with a snap-in soaker as well as an extra doubler, both made from deliciously soft material! It's pictured here with the snap-in soaker folded back.<br />
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Little J was almost 14 pounds when Mami and I were talking about which size to go with. She was right at 50th % for height, and mid-60th % for weight. Mami suggested the size medium, and it was a perfect fit with plenty of room to go. According to sloomb's size charts, the medium fit her a little early.<br />
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This is a fitted diaper, so needs to be paired with a generous cover. I use the sloomb knit wool cover, but did not want to picture that here since the one I currently use is her 18 month old sister's, and it's a size too large. I didn't want to post a photograph of the too-large cover which might give you a poor impression, but it's an absolutely unbeatable combination! (More on this knit wool cover and lanolizing in another post!) I can relax when she's in this combo - mamas of heavy wetters know what it means to be able to say that I can relax! In fact, by the end of this mini-photo session, she had fallen asleep without a cover. I had a wild idea in me to just put her in her crib without waking her to put on a cover, and the diaper was still dry to the touch on the outside when she woke up! Wow.<br />
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If there's one thing I would change, it would be <b>Nothing</b> about this diaper, but that the new interlock knit colors would be available NOW! Oh, but they're soooo worth the wait!<br />
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~Prima~Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-11024157301084553012010-10-14T23:33:00.000-07:002010-10-14T23:33:41.750-07:00"Prima is Practicing" GiveawayI have wanted some flannel and organic bamboo velour (OBV) cloth wipes since I have known they existed! I can sew...so I ordered some fabric....actually LOADS of it!! I found one of Mami's favorite prints (think <a href="http://www.mamisandpapis.com/products/DBW-WETBAGS.html">DBW Paradise Garden</a>) in flannel, and decided to make some wipes for <strike>her</strike> Alejandro. :) I knew the OBV could be a little tricky to work with while I was getting used to it, and planned to have some "seconds". Guess what - a lucky blog follower can cash in on a set of four of these cloth wipes!<br />
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I'm giving away a set of four cloth wipes that most WAHMS would consider "seconds". They are totally luscious and functional, but might have some minor cosmetic issues since I'm not a professional :) The bamboo velour is organic, but the flannel is not, and the fabrics were pre-washed to help control shrinkage.<br />
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I will leave this giveway open through Sunday, and random.org will choose the winner! The only requirements to enter are:<br />
1) Become a public follower of this blog and<br />
2) Realize these are "seconds".<br />
The winner can choose the "girlie" print on the left, or the "boyish" option on the right. Leave a comment below after you've become a follower (unless you already are!) with your choice of girlie or boyish and a way to contact you if you win!<br />
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Good luck!<br />
~Prima~Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com84tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-92223768624381840252010-10-08T19:58:00.000-07:002010-10-14T23:27:28.307-07:00Missing...MISSING: one wool dryer ball. Approximately 3 inches in height. Last seen Wednesday, October 6, 2010 with female - brown hair and eyes, 32 inches in height. This female has arms and is dangerous when approached to retrieve said ball. Missing ball is considered to be in extreme danger, as female has been known to try to consume spherical objects. Use extreme caution.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think we should talk Mami into a "toddler pack" option for dryer balls - it would have at least one more than you think you need in your dryer at any given time...what do you think? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~Prima~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Mamis and Papishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018614325455276747noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124914550726182478.post-8624786086296346932010-10-03T11:07:00.000-07:002010-10-03T11:07:36.218-07:00WAHM Weekend: Sunday's Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1DEUCKepVUM/TKjF08PJBiI/AAAAAAAAADg/LxupqxUXcSY/s1600/littlesnappea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="50" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1DEUCKepVUM/TKjF08PJBiI/AAAAAAAAADg/LxupqxUXcSY/s400/littlesnappea.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Today's featured WAHM is Carrie McDonald of The Little Snap Pea! You've seen her around Mami's and Papi's facebook page, and she has her own <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LittleSnapPea?v=app_2373072738&ref=ts#%21/LittleSnapPea?v=wall&ref=ts">facebook page</a> as well as an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleSnapPea?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=App_Seller&utm_content=shops&utm_campaign=fb_seller_shop2">etsy store</a>. Carrie custom creates coordinating Snappies (Snappy Straps), Paci Snappies, and Nappies to help make life with your little one a little more bright and tidy!<br />
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Carrie has some amazing ribbon prints! After I'm finished with this blog post, I'm off to take a closer look - anyone who knows me knows I'm a major germ freak but we're on the run a lot too. If a toy is dropped, it's quarantined until we get home... What a smart idea Carrie!<br />
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Carrie is offering a $15.00 gift certificate to The Little Snap Pea to a lucky winner! To enter, fill in the form below. Random.org will determine the winner of this giveaway as well as the Friday and Saturday editions of WAHM WEEKEND on Monday evening October 4th. Good luck!<br />
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