* CLOSED* Bummas Cloth Wipes Review and Giveaway!

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From Bummas- The Eco-Friendly Cloth Baby Wipe.
We’re glad you found us and your baby will be too! That’s because you can virtually eliminate irritating diaper rash without the use of powders, talcs, and ointments. Bummas are small soft, luxurious baby-sized cloths made especially for drying baby bottoms, as well as blocking those surprise squirts. And with a little douse of water, they can also replace wet wipes for clean up of sensitive bums. They are small enough to conveniently carry on the go and durable enough to wash over and over again and won’t pill shrink or fade.
We think you will find Bummas to be an indispensable item in your diaper changing regimen.
 


*Swap your commercial wipes for some eco-friendly, soft,
terry wipes that will last beyond the days in diapers.*

Bummas Wipe Awesomness

Eliminates the use of talcum powder.

100% Cotton - Woven Velour Terry Cloth milled in the USA.

Variety of color combinations for nursery themes.

Handy 5" x 7" size. Won’t pill, shrink, or fade.

Wash in like colors before use.

Durable. Just throw them in the wash and use again.

They will last until your little one is out of diapers and beyond!

Made in the USA

I receieved the The Wild Ones - Fitting for my wild twins!
Bummas wipes also come in other great colors:
The Calm Ones
The Tropical Ones
The Girl Ones
The Boy Ones

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 What I thought...The twins have VERY sensitive skin, and regular disposable wipes often irritate their poor little bottoms. So I was thrilled at the opportunity to test out these awesome Bummas cloth wipes.
When I got them, I was so excited about soft they were before they had even been washed. After they had been washed they were SO amazingly soft and cuddly and I knew I was in love.
Clean up was made so much easier that I had expected. When changing a icky diaper with disposable wipes, I would take 4-7 wipes to get the twins cleaned...and even then I sometime felt like I needed to bathe them. Now, the ickiest of bottoms is clean with one...yes that's right ONE Bummas Cloth Wipe! It easy...either wet with warm water or add you favorite cloth wipe solution! Here is my favorite solution
　

Lavender Dream
1/8 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon baby shampoo
8 drops lavender oil
3 cups water

Stir or shake until this recipe is well mixed. Don't use until the mixture cools. Spritz on wipe before using if in spray bottle. Swish solution around over wipes if using a wipes box.

　

My Bee Recipe
1/2 cup Bert's Bees Apricot oil
1/4 cup Bert's Bees Baby Wash - 1/4 cup Bert's Bees Buttermilk Lotion
2 cups water

Stir or shake until this recipe is well mixed. Don't use until the mixture cools. Spritz on wipe before using if in spray bottle. Swish solution around over wipes if using a wipes box.

For more wipe solutions click HERE!





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The wipes were also put to the 'after Dinner' test. We had lasagna...you can imagine the mess the twins were:) They were wiped and completely clean within 30 seconds, they actually really liked be cleaned up with the warm, soft and cozy Bummas wipes!
I truly think that Bummas Wipes would be the perfect gift for anyone expecting a baby.
I also think that I will be buying all the other color sets!!

 　
Want some of your own??
Bummas is Giving one Lucky Sugar n' Spice winner a set of Bummas Wipes - The Winner gets to pick the color they want!!





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Bummas Cloth Wipe Giveaway will run from Wednesday January 5, 2011 until 6 pm pst Saturday January 8th 2011 --Winner will be selected by Random.org

Winner will be announced by 9pm pst 1/8/11




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10 Things I do...

Recently someone asked 'why and how' I cloth diaper my twins. "How come it seems so easy for you?"

Here are 10 things that I did and that I do to keep from going crazy, and to stay on track!

1. I Did a ton of research and I was Picky:

There is nothing more annoying than spending money on 12 of the new "it" diaper only to find out that the: fit is not good for your baby. The diaper doesn't absorb like it was supposed to. The fabric isn't as soft as you thought it would be. In doing the research on different types of cloth diapers you can explore all the pro and cons for each type and get a idea what is right for your personal situation, it might be time consuming, but it is worth it. There is a particular diaper that everyone seems to LOVE, I decided to get each of the twins one...thank goodness I only got 2. I ended up hating them after the very first use. Tip: Choose a number of different diaper you like, then buy one or two of each brand. This way you can try a bunch of different kind and find out the ones you love and the ones you hate. Without breaking the bank!

 2. Diaper Rash Cream and Cloth Diapers don't mix:

Diaper Rash cream will cause you diapers to leak. It take A LOT of elbow grease to get it out of the diaper. I learned this the hard way. Now if I have to use a rash cream, I either use a 100% cloth diaper safe cream ( like Earth Mama Angel Baby) or a just simply put a fleece doubler in. That way, my babies are getting the relief they need but is isn't hurting the diaper!

3. Never under load or overload the washer:

I have a top loader, and I have learned my lesson! A underloaded washer results in a HUGE waste of water, and time. A overloaded washer results in the diapers on top not getting completely submerged in the wash, thus leaving them stinky because they were not properly cleaned. I have found it is best to have a load that consist of 12-24 diapers, that way they still have room to rub up against each other to get a nice deep clean! Hint: Don't have enough diapers for a full load but MUST do the load? It simple toss in a clean hand towel or two!

4. Organization is key, and saves me from going insane:

Having twins I wash a average of about 50 diapers a week! There have been nights when I have just been too tired to go and get them out of the dryer to stuff and fold them. That can create a viscous cycle of leaving the diapers in the drier or on the clothes line until they are needed, and lets face it that is not convenient. With so many diapers my husband and my self have created a system. In the evening, once the diapers have been dried weather from the clothes line or the drier, we put all the diapers, inserts, doublers, and covers in a basket. While watching t.v or chatting with each other about the day, we stuff all the pockets, fold all the prefolds & snap and prepare all the diapers and covers for the next day. That way when I need a clean diaper it is quick and easy to grab one and know that is ready to go!

5. ALWAYS clean a soiled diaper ASAP:

There is nothing more nasty than forgetting about a soiled diaper for a day or two. Without giving details, I have too learned this the hard way. I can say I love my diaper sprayer. It cleans the diaper quick and easy, right in the toilet. All you do is flush and TA DA! The diaper sprayer quickly became a must have in our home!

Hint: Once a soiled diaper has been cleaned to the best of your ability, soak for about 15 minutes in hot water. Then with a stiff bristled brush ( like a fingernail brush) using only hot water scrub the diaper. This will help prevent stains and get the diaper even cleaner in the wash.  This may sound extreme to some, but...this is what works for us!

6. Line Drying and Sunning Cloth Diapers works wonders:

Recently I was having ummm...well a stinky issue with some of my diapers. A friend suggested line drying them! So I did. Not only did the diapers dry incredibly fast, but the stink was gone, and bonus the sun removed 99.9% of the stains some of them had. Hint: No outside line? Me either. It's easy to make one. The dollar store sells clothes line cord and clothes pins. I made my clothes line on my deck, tying to one post at one end of the deck and the other at...yup you guessed it, the other end of the deck! You can make yours where ever you want by simply tying the cord to a tree, a post or what ever you have, then tie the other end to what ever you can! The you are ready to line dry!!!

7. No matter how careful you are with laundry soap there still might be detergent build up in your dipes:

I opened the dryer, and YUCK a blast of stink! It was horrific. After some research I discovered it was detergent build up. I learned that adding too much soap causes this hideous smell. I started using hardly any detergent. In addition I began to add a 1/2 c. of vinegar, and when needed a extra rinse. This worked wonders. Hint: Can't seem to get rid of that nasty smell not matter what you do? Try this: Soak 12-24 diaper in a HOT wash for at least a hour ( when doing this I do it over night). Once your soak is complete continue you was cycle with no detergent. After cycle is complete, rinse again. The water from my washer empties into a tub sink so I was able to see the water, I was shocked to see after 3 rinses the water was still coming out with suds. When the water no longer had suds. I dried the diapers...NO STINK!!!

8. A durable large wet bag can be your best friend:

When cloth diapering, it can get stinky between washes. My cloth diapering top 'must have' Item is my wet bag!! When we first started cloth diapering, I thought ' we don't need to spend money on a wet bag' Whoa was I wrong. Plastic bags don't cut it. I have amazed us how a horrible stinky room can suddenly be fresh by simply zipping our wet bag!!! Our wet bag it very large and can easily zip with 18 diapers (BumGenius) in it!

9. Prefolds and Covers 
(esp. wool) is a fantastic option:

For my husband and my self prefolds are indispensable! Nothing is easier, dries faster, or is as trim. Prefolds. They are a wonderful 'go to' choice. While I'm at home it's easy! Grab a prefold, a snappi, and a pair of wool longies! This is a perfect combination for fall! Hint: Don't have Wool? First of all, I highly recommend looking into wool as a possible option for your family, you be so happy you did! But, if you don't have wool and feel wool just isn't for you. Try this: cover your prefold with a Flip cover or a Bummis Super Whisper wrap or Super Brite...or your favorite cover!

10. Cloth Diapering is Addicting!:

When I first started cloth diapering nearly 5 years ago. I had 5 AIO's, 12 prefolds, and 8 diaper pins. I had just started out and didn't know about ALL the different types, styles,and brands of diapers. In 2008 out when we found out I was pregnant with the twins we started buying our cloth diapers...The addiction had not set in yet! I started by buying 24 indian prefolds, then 24 more prefolds...enter addiction!!! My twins are now 1! I am very proud of their stash!!

We currently have:

Pocket Diapers

Fitteds

AIO's

Covers

Regular Prefolds

Newborn Prefold ( I still use these as boosters)

Fleece doublers

Knit wool covers - longies - shorties - skirties - diaper cover styles

But.....I still want....Bummis Easy fit Prints Or/and the BumGenius Prints! *my heart quickens!

Review - GoGreen Pocket Diapers

Featuring:

I'll be honest, cloth diapering can be expensive and cloth diapering twins is REALLY expensive. I mean come on, $17 - $28 for something that is going to be pooped in?? That is just crazy. When buying cloth diapers, I try to stick to the one size cloth diapers as much as possible, that way they will last until potty training and I will get the most for my buck. Even then we're looking at $17+ per diaper...ugh!!! Now, I know I am not the only one who feels this way. If I have heard it once I have heard it a dozen times "I CANNOT afford the start up cost to use cloth". This is just not fair. Recently the twins have out grown 50% of the diapers we have. The still fit the OS cloth dipes we have. Now I am looking to re stash that outgrown 50%...but we just cannot get diapers at $17 bucks a pop. That just isn't going to happen.


Let me introduce a breath of fresh air...GOGREEN POCKET DIAPERS! They are everything I love!!



One size...Check

Pocket...Check

Soft absorbent inserts...Check

Snaps...Check

Great fit on BOTH twins...Check

Cute...Check Check Check!!

But what is the price for this seemingly perfect diaper you might be asking...ok...are you ready??

$8.99 Did you catch that $8.99!! Could it be? Is it true?? YES, my friend it is!!



What I got to try...
I was thrilled to review GoGreen Pocket Diapers. I was given a Pocket Diaper in Crazy Evening print and a set of GoGreen Cloth wipes to try!

At first sight and touch, I knew I was in love! The diaper is bright, soft and oh so cute! But looks aren't everything are they. After doing a few prep washes to ensure the diaper would absorb as best as possible, then I put the diaper on Simon. The diaper is super stretchy, a fantastic fit over his chunky thighs, and not bulky at all! To put this diaper to the test, Simon aka 'the heavy wetter' wore it to bed. I couldn't wait for him to wake up so I could see how GoGreen Pocket Diapers stood up to my little guy. Wouldn't you know it, Simon slept in until 9am, so the diaper was worn from 8pm until 9am...NO LEAKING and not pressure marks...this is something that we have a lot with Simon chunky legs!! I was totally shocked, and oh so excited!

GoGreen Pocket Diapers come is tons of cute solids and prints, at their great price you can buy twice as many...darn:)

My Closing thoughts...

If you are looking for a fantastic cloth diaper at a great price, GoGreen Pocket Diapers are what you want! You will not be disappointed. These diapers have sturdy snaps, ultra soft lining, plush inserts and a beautiful silky outside. After a dozen washes the diaper looks brand new, the quality of the GoGreen Cloth Diapers is just as good if not better then my $20. Diapers. GoGreen cloth diaper will be my No. 1 diaper recommendation!! The wipes are fantastic, they are super soft and clean up the worst messes while keeping your baby's skin protected!  
Additional information about GoGreen Pocket Diapers
1. Shipping is a flate rate of $5.00 per order so you can buy 1 or 25 and not have to worry about the shipping

2. They have a 15 day wash ‘n wear policy, which they describe as…”Use our diapers for two weeks and if you don't LOVE them by the end of 15 days, send 'em back for a full refund”. That is so great! I can't imagine someone not loving these diapers, but it is pretty amazing that they offer this!

GoGreen Pocket Diapers have a great fit and are very easy to use, they are incredibly absorbent!

This Giveaway is now Closed! I hope you enjoyed the Review!


Want one?


Eager to try one on your little one? Good! Go Green Pocket Diapers is giving one lucky Sugar N' Spice winner GoGreen Pocket Diaper gift certificate good for a GoGreen diaper of their choice!
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Giveaway is opened to US and Canadian Residents!


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