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<b><u><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Our Candy Free Easter Basket- Think Spring!</span></u></b></div>
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I have wonderful childhood memories of the Easter bunny, searching for eggs and Easter baskets, and fighting with my brothers over the items they received that I really wanted for myself. (My parents might not have such great fond memories of that part.) Although we always received some chocolates and jelly beans, we also always had some great practical items in our baskets. Items that lasted much longer than the sugar binge we went on.<br />
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This is my first Easter with our toddler. Last year I was barely clinging to my sanity with a newborn, I don't remember Easter even occurring. Whether you celebrate Easter in the traditional sense or just want to bring in the spring with a happy celebration, I've come up with a candy free set of items I'm excited to include for our little chick.<br />
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<b><u>1) <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/search.asp?keyword=green+toys&search=">Green Toys</a></u></b><br />
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Have you tried out the <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/search.asp?keyword=green+toys&search=">Green Toys</a> before? Baby Z received the <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/green-toys-ferry-boat-with-cars.html">Green Toys Ferry Boat</a> for a birthday gift and it has immediately become a bath tub favorite. I plan on moving it outside into her water table when things warm up a bit. Green Toys are made from 100% recycled plastic and are so sturdy. I'm excited to snag the construction trucks, dump truck, and tractor to add to her Easter basket so that she can move dirt around the yard soon.<br />
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<b><u>2) <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Planet-Wise-Snack-Lunch-Line_c_2533.html">Planet Wise Lunch/Snack Bags</a></u></b><br />
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Spring time means more time outdoors and more time enjoying picnics at the park. The <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-reusable-sandwich-wrap.html">Planet Wise Sandwich Wraps</a> are going to make an Easter basket appearance this year because they are perfect for the park. Wrap your sandwich in the wrap to keep it fresh and sand free while you play, and then lay the wrap out flat to use it as a place mat while you eat.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-reusable-zipper-sandwich-bags.html">Reusable Zipper Bags</a> are also perfect for small snacks for little hands. We have several bags in cute prints and let Baby Z pick out her bag and her snack for the day. Putting that small amount of choice in her hands has made a big difference and I'm excited to include a few more in her Easter basket this year.<br />
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<b><u>3) <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/leggings-for-babies.html">Baby Leggings</a></u></b><br />
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These are loved by both mom and baby in our house! For mom, they make diaper changes so simple. You don't have to remove them to change the diaper and they keep her warm when there's a cool spring breeze outside. Baby Z loves to pick out a cute pair to match her diapers and prefers them to pants (let's be honest, who really wants to wear pants!). We've also found they are awesome to use under pants if it's a chilly morning and you take a trip outside. When we wear Baby Z in a carrier her pants ride up, but the leggings underneath keep her lower legs and ankles warm.<br />
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<b><u>4) <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nickis-doll-diapers.html">Nicki's Doll Diapers</a></u></b><br />
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With Baby #2 on the way, we spend a lot of time talking about babies and baby care in our house. Baby Z has started dragging her baby doll around by the leg, so it seems like we're off to a good start. The new Nicki's Doll Diapers are the perfect way to continue the baby conversation and help her learn to care for a baby. They match her adorable Nicki's Diapers prints and she loves to look just like her baby.<br />
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I'm so excited to get outside more as the weather warms up and Easter just makes me think of spring time and sunshine. Baby Z loves water and instead of just playing in the dog's water bowl, we plan on letting her enjoy her water table, sprinkler, and baby pool this summer. While a naked baby running around the backyard will probably happen on occasion, a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/my-swim-baby-swim-diapers-improved-sizing.html">My Swim Baby swim diaper</a> is a more neighbor friendly option. Pair the swim diaper with a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/my-swim-baby-sun-hats.html">matching sun hat</a> and <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/my-swim-baby-uv-shirts.html">rash guard top</a> and Baby Z will be protected from the sun while she runs in the sprinkler. We used a reversible sun hat for every walk last summer as well, both to keep her face protected and keep the sun out of her eyes.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i><b>**Giveaway!!** </b></i></span>Want to win your own My Swim Baby swimwear for your little one's Easter basket? Leave a comment on what non-candy item you're excited to include in your baby's Easter basket this year or just your favorite item that makes you think spring and you'll be entered to win a My Swim Baby swimwear set. Comment by 3/15/16 to be entered to win.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-50832358921845238082016-02-24T10:56:00.002-06:002016-02-24T11:38:27.186-06:00Best Bottom Bamboo Inserts- Is it Love?<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>
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Many people fall into one camp or another when it comes to <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Best-Bottom.html">Best Bottoms</a>. Either they are devoted to their natural fibers or they love the stay dry microfiber inserts for their baby. I have to admit, we are more on the stay-dry side in our house. I love how they quickly wick the moisture away so Baby Z doesn't feel the wetness. My husband has even told me multiple times that she wasn't really wet because he only felt the top of the insert and didn't realize how much wetness had been absorbed.<br />
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Hemp has its place in our house as well though. Overnight we use the dream team combo of a hemp overnight on bottom with a stay dry insert on top. Stay dry quickly wicks the moisture away and hemp absorbs an impressive amount, so we have no leaks in the morning. We have our daytime favorites and our overnight dream team, so why would we make any changes? Change is hard, especially when something is working well.<br />
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But then Best Bottoms went ahead and released new <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Best-Bottom-diaper-inserts.html">bamboo inserts</a>. How could we not try them? Maybe they could have their place in our perfect rotation too. Our daughter is generally an average wetter. At around 20 pounds we use large inserts, have her on the middle rise on her Best Bottom covers, and change her around every 2 hours. Except nap time. Nap time has become a fun trial and error game lately. We recently dropped from two naps a day to one and that one nap lasts somewhere between 2-3 magical hours. To be clear, that's 2-3 magical hours in which I'm positive she just continually pees the entire time. She chugs her milk at snack time, settles in for her slumber, and then pees and pees. We've adjusted to using doublers during nap, just to be sure her sheets stay dry. I wondered if the new bamboo Best Bottom inserts could help fill this nap time gap for us.<br />
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We snagged a few of the large bamboo inserts when they were released and went about prepping them to try them out. The first thing you'll notice about the bamboo inserts is that they are so buttery soft that our daughter likes to snuggle them out of the dryer. Many washes and uses later and the softness hasn't changed a bit. In addition to being snuggly soft, they are so extremely trim. It's hard to get much trimmer on Best Bottoms, but the bamboo is so trim it made me second guess whether they could really hold that much during nap time. We pulled out her skinny jeans that we never use, slipped them over her Best Bottom cover with a bamboo insert, and smiled at her adorable fluff butt.<br />
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Like hemp, bamboo is a natural fiber, which means they need to be prepped by washing them 4-5 times before use in order to reach maximum absorbency. This means 4-5 times through the full wash cycle (with detergent) and dried, but the good news is that you can wash them with anything, not just diapers. I was impatient, so after 4 laundry loads of diapers and clothes on wash day, I called it good and ready to try.<br />
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Here's a comparison between the three insert types. Stay-dry on the left, hemp in the middle, and bamboo on the right. Hemp naturally shrinks some during the prepping process, while stay-dry and bamboo do not.<br />
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Along with being soft and trim, the bamboo inserts are extremely moldable. They sink snugly into place in the cover, and fit perfectly, even though we use the middle row of rise snaps. The first few uses we tried them out during her normal change schedule and changed her every 2-3 hours. She's a crazy wild child and basically runs after the dog for two hours straight and we had no issues with bunching or leaking, and they absorbed wonderfully.<br />
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Once we'd used them a few times during everyday use, we got real crazy and decided to try them during nap time. We wanted to know their true potential, so we didn't even use a doubler, just one large bamboo insert for her pee filled nap. As usual, she chugged six ounces of milk during her snack, we changed her right before we put her down, and then crossed our fingers and settled in for the test. Two hours and fifteen minutes later Baby Z was well rested and ready to chase the dog some more, and jumping on her DRY SHEETS! Dry I say! No doubler, no wool, just a single buttery soft bamboo insert that was so impressively full of liquid that it was heavy. My skeptical husband was sure it was a one off fluke, but we've tried this option for a full week now and had success every time. (Minus the one day grandma had a chunk of the insert sticking out the top of the cover, but you can't blame the bamboo for that!)<br />
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The only drawback we've been able to find compared to our stay-dry inserts is that, like hemp, the bamboo inserts take two full dryer cycles to completely dry, rather than the one for stay-dry. Let's be fair, with how much they absorb, that's probably reasonable. However, the extra dry time is worth the soft absorbency that has been added to our Best Bottom dream team of inserts.<br />
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Have you tried the new <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Best-Bottom-diaper-inserts.html">Best Bottom bamboo inserts</a> yet? Let us know what you think!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-89920637874248704632016-02-17T12:02:00.001-06:002016-02-17T12:02:18.869-06:00Babywearing Basics<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you been considering wearing your baby, but aren't sure where to start? What carrier is the best, how do they work, what's the benefit? Let's try to break down the basics for you so that you have a starting point in picking out your new lifesaver.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqc-3Yy-i0YXJhiqgxVWjiugOSz3qXJjU15wbzixhtc2e994xAXNdtmuc45WT0jp9OkuyYyDNGCHAwmaS33a4fSoUnG-iy6kaQnTH-EpAnvQEIkuqNqOeXDvmGq2diqB60UzSFys98HYEO/s1600/FullSizeRender+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqc-3Yy-i0YXJhiqgxVWjiugOSz3qXJjU15wbzixhtc2e994xAXNdtmuc45WT0jp9OkuyYyDNGCHAwmaS33a4fSoUnG-iy6kaQnTH-EpAnvQEIkuqNqOeXDvmGq2diqB60UzSFys98HYEO/s200/FullSizeRender+%25281%2529.jpg" width="159" /></a>We started wearing Baby Z when she was a tiny newborn. Being close to mom or dad kept her calm, the movement soothed her, and we were still able to get things done because our hands were free. Over a year later and we haven't stopped wearing her! Now with Baby #2 on the way, keeping our hands free will be even more important so that we can help meet the needs of both children.<br />
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Science has proven that babies thrive with lots of touch, and babywearing is one way to accomplish that. Some studies have even shown that worn babies cry less. Combine that with the comfort and convenience the caregiver gets from babywearing and its definitely worth a try.<br />
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The main three types of baby carriers are wraps, soft structured carriers and ring slings. While there are other types, we'll focus on those three. In our house, we actually have one of each since they meet different needs and we've changed our preference as our daughter has grown.<br />
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<u><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/wraps.html">Wraps</a></span></u></div>
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Wraps are long strips of fabric that are tied around the wearer's body, creating a secure pocket for baby. Wraps are especially helpful for newborns and the first few months with baby and most brands are able to be used from around 7-35+ pounds. They can be used for front, back, and hip carry and distribute the weight across two shoulders to keep you comfortable. Newborns fit well in these because they are so versatile and support their head and neck well, especially while sleeping.<br />
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<img alt="Boba Baby Wrap Carrier" height="200" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/images/babycarriers/sleepywrap/bobawrapsangria_thumbnail.jpg" width="131" /> <img alt="Baby K'tan Baby Carrier" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/images/babycarriers/babyktan/babykbasicblack2_thumbnail.jpg" /></div>
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The only drawback to wraps is that you have to figure out how to wrap them! This can be overwhelming the first few times and is definitely an art, however, each wrap comes with detailed directions and there are plenty of online videos to guide you. Many people prefer to practice with a doll the first few times to get the hang of it, however, once you've got the process down, its simple to repeat and you always get a great fit adjusted to you. Check out all of the different brands of wraps <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/wraps.html">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/soft-structured.html">Soft structured carriers</a> are hard not to fall in love with. They are structured fabric with padded and adjustable shoulder and waist straps which clip, snap, or buckle in place. One of the main benefits is that are they easily adjustable and simple to put on and take off. This means that they can be adjusted to fit all sizes of parents and easily shared between caregivers. Soft structured carriers also put the baby's weight predominantly on your hips rather than your shoulders, so you can carry your tired toddler with no problem!</div>
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While soft structured carriers can support babies from 7-40 pounds, depending on the brand, many of them cannot be used for infants that are not able to hold their head up on their own without an additional insert. This makes them most useful for babies around 4+ months. Soft structured carriers can be used in front, back and hip carry positions and you'll find yourself changing your favorite position as your baby grows. Check out all of the great options for wearing your baby with a Lillebaby carrier <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/lille-baby-complete-all-seasons-baby-carrier.html">here</a>! Younger babies benefit from the support of being worn on the front face in. When your baby begins to watch the world a bit more, keeping them worn on the front, but face out, is another option. The back carry is generally recommended for children over 12 months and is often more comfortable as they get heavier. Soft structured carriers are comfortable enough for both the baby and the wearer that they can be worn for long periods of time, keeping everyone happy. Visit <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/">Nicki's Diapers</a> to see some of our favorite <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/soft-structured.html">soft structured carrier</a> options!</div>
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A <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/ring-slings.html">ring sling</a> is a length of cloth that is wrapped from the wearer's shoulder to the opposite hip, back to shoulder, and secured with two rings. They are so easy to adjust and quickly slide a child in and out of. Ring slings may have shoulder padding and can be used for either front or hip carry. You can use a ring sling with children 7-35 pounds, adjusting the carry as they grow and gain more control of their neck. </div>
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<img alt="Tula Ring Slings" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/images/babycarriers/tula/tularingloreleiaruba_thumbnail.jpg" /> <img alt="Beco Ring Sling" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/images/babycarriers/beco/thumbnails/becoringslingocean_thumbnail.jpg" /></div>
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While ring slings are one of the easiest carriers to use, they also put all of the weight on one shoulder and are often preferred for use during short time periods. When your toddler gets cranky and demands to be held while you attempt to make dinner, ring slings make it easy to slide them in quickly, keep your hands free, and let them take in all the action from a comfortable hip carry position. View all of our ring sling options <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/ring-slings.html">here</a> to pick out your favorite brand and print!</div>
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As you can see, there is no winner takes all when it comes to types of baby carriers. They are so versatile and each type has its benefits for certain stages of babywearing. To learn more about the benefits of babywearing, visit <a href="http://babywearinginternational.org/">Babywearing International</a>, a non-profit whose mission is to promote babywearing as a universally accepted practice. You may even be able to find a chapter located near you where you can try out several different types of baby carriers to see which you prefer before purchasing one. </div>
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Any other babywearing moms out there that have good tips to add or comments on which type is your favorite? Leave a comment below to let us know about it!</div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-66487168578519252912016-02-12T10:00:00.000-06:002016-02-12T10:00:10.002-06:00Planet Wise and Best Bottom Limited Edition "Night Flight" Taking Off Soon!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-40652782016752523402016-02-10T11:28:00.001-06:002016-02-11T21:00:22.690-06:00Ways to Beat the Winter Blues with Your Toddler<br />
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For those of you that have chosen to live somewhere other than the frozen tundra, I salute you. Remind me to ask my husband later if there are any transfer options to tropical locations. While I do love my beautiful state of Wisconsin, and I find all seasons here to be magical in their own way, I may have reached my freezing cold limit.<br />
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It's cold here. Like, the dog doesn't even want to go outside anymore cold. In my younger years that would have meant cranking up the fire place and snuggling under a blanket after work. That doesn't quite work anymore since we're still working on teaching the toddler that a fire is hot. And that sitting under a blanket part, well, that would require sitting, something my toddler is not fond of.<br />
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I've taken the batteries out of Elmo since I couldn't handle him creepily giggling at me from the corner all day and Baby Z and I have made every fake recipe with her fake food in her fake kitchen that I can muster. I've had to branch out the past few weeks and find activities, both inside and outside the house, to keep everyone sane. I like to look for activities that either use supplies I already have around my house or are free/low cost winter distractions within the community. Here are a few of my favorites that we've been enjoying lately:<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Indoor Obstacle Course:</span></b> My toddler loves to climb and crawl under things. This includes crawling under the kitchen table and climbing the couch to hang out with the dog. One day after telling her not to do this for the hundredth time, I decided to capitalize on it instead. We made an obstacle course that covered all baby safe rooms on our first floor. It included climbing over things, crawling under them, kicking a ball, pushing obstacles, and a whole lot of giggling. The best part though, it also included bubble wrap to crawl on under one of the tables. The building of the obstacle course itself was fun because the older kids were able to help with ideas and everyone had fun trying it out many times throughout the day. It was definitely a hit and was repeated again and again for Dad when he came home as well.<br />
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</span> <span style="color: purple;"><b>Open Swim:</b></span> While I'm not ready to jump into swim lessons quite yet, the act of swimming at least reminds me that there are warmer places with water and that summer will come to Wisconsin again soon. After some internet research I found that there is a huge variety of open swim options during the day in our area. The local swim school has a warm pool with an inexpensive open swim option for little ones during the day and many of the local high schools have open swim options in the evening and on the weekends. Although this activity isn't free, its fairly low cost and really tires the littles out.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b> Tot School:</b></span> This one has been a true lifesaver on days we're stuck indoors. There are a huge number of websites dedicated to this concept of helping your child learn through play at home. Pinterest is a great start to find ideas and the ideas are truly endless from printables to activities like sensory bins. This week we've used one site's idea to focus on feelings and the color red in honor of Valentine's Day. I used everything I could find in the house (toddler safe of course) that was a variation of red and pink in our sensory bin This included plastic play food, hair bows, Little People, tissue paper, blocks, balls, and other random household items. While many of the activities I've found have been a little above where Baby Z is at, I can always find a way to modify them to her level. If you're lucky enough to still have a napping toddler, use nap time to quickly prepare an activity to keep you busy through the afternoon.<br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><b>Edible Playdough</b></span>: The problem with art time in our house is that Baby Z still thinks that most items should probably end up in her mouth at some point. This includes crayons, glue, and tissue paper which are not items I normally include in her daily nutrition. Rather than fight it, I cooked up some simple edible play dough and let her have at it. I still don't encourage eating it, but don't have to stress if she does. Making your own play dough is incredibly easy and inexpensive. A quick search will find you simple recipes like this one on <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/175520/colorful-and-edible-play-dough/">Allrecipes</a>, but there are so many fun variations including ones made with items like cream cheese or peanut butter. <br />
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</b></span> <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Family Yoga:</b></span> I'd love to belong to a beautiful workout facility with childcare, but it just isn't in the cards for us right now. However, staying fit and active is important for me to model to the kids, so we don't let the winter weather stop us. Family yoga is a perfect way to help a child learn to focus, move their body, and follow directions. Even if you have a much younger child, you can incorporate your baby into many of the yoga moves. YouTube is my favorite free site for family yoga fun. Just search for options like "toddler yoga" or "mother baby yoga" and you'll find tons of fun, free, and easy options to try with the kids.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Open Gym:</b></span> Like open swim, this one gets us out of the house and is also low cost or free. Using my internet sleuthing skills again, I found that our local community center offers a free open gym during the week. There are no organized activities, but there are lots of things to play with and new kids and adults to interact with. We just stop in, burn some energy, then bundle back up in our coats to head home. Similarly, our local gymnastics club also offers an open gym time during the day. While it does cost a small amount, they have a special time just for the youngest kids, which keeps Baby Z from getting trampled and lets her climb to her heart's content in a safe environment.<br />
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While I'm the first to admit that I've let the kids play in the dog's water bowl because it was close enough to a water table or taken a trip to Target just as a reason to get out of those house, I'm determine to not let the winter cold win. We're still staying active, engaged, and learning while stuck indoors even if it means a little extra effort on my part and a messier house.<br />
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Help a mamma out, what are your other free or low cost activities that you love to do in your home or around your community to keep you busy when the outdoors aren't an option? Share in the comments to help us keep things fun in our home!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-30537699529431946602016-02-09T09:46:00.000-06:002016-02-09T09:50:43.656-06:00Do You Remember This Diaper?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06415787306267583987noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-91631940829877669992016-01-27T10:31:00.000-06:002016-01-27T10:31:39.833-06:00Prepping for Baby #2- Lessons Learned As the weeks creep closer to the arrival of Baby #2, and it becomes more of a reality that the precarious routine we've settled into as a family of three is about to be thrown on its head, I've actually started to think about what we'll need to keep everyone from baby to big sister, and mama sane.<br />
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Some of the items are obvious and simple, while others involve me second guessing everything we did the first time around. Let's be honest, there are also things I don't even remember about the first time around, so I'm reaching way back in my sleep deprived brain to try and make this list .<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><u><b>1) <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/feminine-care.html">Mama Cloth</a></b></u></span>- Yes, I'm starting with mama on this one. Forget that new screaming infant for a minute. I had no idea what to prepare for after birth last time around. Nobody warned me. Well here I am warning you. I will not endure the surfboard sized disposable pads and itchy disposable underwear again. I even ended up using some of my husband's old boxer shorts after my first delivery because I was out of hospital supplied mesh panties, but not ready to open my own underwear drawer yet.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Pink-Lemonade-Reusable-Cloth-Pads_bymfg_261-14-1.html">Pink Lemonade</a> makes a variety of reusable cloth pads in minky, bamboo velour, and cotton velour. They even have a 13 inch postpartum pad that I'm going for along with a few overnights and smaller pads for when things eventually taper off (and I promise they will...eventually).<br />
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<a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/party-in-my-pants-cloth-feminine-pads.html">Party In My Pants</a> also makes an awesome queen sized option in flannel and cotton although I have no interest in "partying in my pants" at that point in time, the soft material will be very welcome.<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b><u>3) Newborn Cloth Diapers</u></b></span>- Like many new cloth families, we didn't get brave with the cloth right away. We waited until the umbilical cord stump fell off and she had grown a bit to dive into the cloth world. Little did we know how addicted we'd be and never want to touch a disposable diaper again.<br />
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We're excited to try the <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/imagine-newborn-stay-dry-all-in-one.html">Imagine Newborn Stay-Dry All in One</a> since we know the fleece will keep baby feeling dry so that they hopefully sleep a bit longer (please baby sleep!). While we are snap lovers with our older daughter, hook and loop is a perfect option for quick changes with a squirmy newborn.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nickis-brand-all-in-one-diapers.html">Nicki's Diapers Bamboo</a> newborn diapers are also making heir way into our stash. Bamboo is so absorbent so that when baby starts to sleep a few longer stretches at night, we know they'll keep her dry.<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b><u>4) <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/diaper-bags.html">Diaper Bag </a></u></b></span>- Yes, we already have one (or thirteen) of these, but two children in cloth diapers means we need more space! I tend to be an over packer, planning for the worst even when we're making a quick trip to the grocery store. </div>
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The <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/ju-ju-be-be-prepared.html">Ju-Ju-Be Prepared</a> is the ultimate over packers dream! The inner pockets are even color coded for multiple children, which feeds right into my obsessive organizational needs. I also love that they come in cute prints so that I can pretend I'm a stylish millennial rather than an overtired mama. </div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b><u>5) <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/baby-carriers.html">Baby Carrier</a></u></b></span>- Baby carriers are another item that we only came to appreciate a few months after our first was born. There were days when she needed the close touch of mama and the only way anyone else in the house was going to eat dinner was if I was wearing her. With baby #2 on the way, we know that walks for a while will consist of wearing one child while the other is in the stroller and many play dates with our firstborn will include the newborn snuggled on my chest. </div>
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For the tiniest of babies, a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/wraps.html">wrap</a> is the perfect option for keeping baby securely snuggled in so you can be hands free. The <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/boba-baby-wrap-carrier.html">Boba wrap</a> is a great example of this since its designed for babies 7-35 pounds and there are no buckles, straps, or buttons to mess with. The learning curve of tying it on is easy and you'll become a pro quickly. </div>
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Once the baby is a little older and has a little more head control, a soft structured carrier is perfect for baby wearing. Most options like the <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/tula-baby-toddler-carriers.html">Tula</a> or <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Lille-Baby.html">Lillebaby</a> can be used for both front and back carry. Some brands also have an infant insert so you can start using them even younger. They distribute the weight evenly over the parents shoulders and hips enabling you to wear them for long periods of time with no discomfort. </div>
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<b><u><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">6) <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/blankets.html">Bamboo Swaddling Blanket</a></span></u></b>- Yes, we already have lots of blankets and could probably get away without a new one. But have you felt these?! They've all already been claimed in our house because they are so soft and snuggly. Just like I think every new baby deserves a special coming home outfit, <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/imagine-bamboo-blanket.html">Imagine Bamboo Swaddling blankets</a> have been added to my list of new baby must haves. They are light, breathable, adorable, and did I mention soft? Whether you use it to actually swaddle baby or not, cuddling with this blanket will keep everyone happy.</div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b><u>7) <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/cozy-plush-animals.html">Cozy Plush</a></u></b></span>- Remember, I still have an older child that needs love and attention during the transition, so this one is for her. I now cringe when I think of the times I went to friend's houses to visit a new baby, gift in hand for the new little, completely forgetting the older child. A cozy plush is a stuffed animal that can be warmed up in the microwave for extra comfort on these cold winter nights and smells like soothing lavender. We plan on giving this as a gift from our new baby to our older one when she comes to the hospital to meet her. </div>
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What else am I forgetting? I'm sure there's plenty that I've forgotten about those first few sleep deprived weeks and many of you have already gone through this transition. Help a mama out and leave us a comment with your tips and advice!</div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-2060665643076261772016-01-19T12:25:00.002-06:002016-01-19T12:26:16.103-06:00Traveling with Cloth Diapers<u style="font-weight: bold;">The Incident: </u>Lesson learned, stick with the cloth you love!<br />
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When my daughter was just a few months old, she joined us on her first airplane ride. We were first time parents and cloth newbies, and the thought of traveling with cloth just seemed scary. Where would we put the dirty diapers, how many would we need, what about our cloth wipes? It was just all too much for me.<br />
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We decided to go the disposable route, bought a pack from the overwhelming aisle at the store, and didn't think about it again. Until, the incident. I can laugh about it now, I really can. However, flying for the first time with a new baby, long delays, and a lack of sleep insured that I did not laugh about it when it happened.<br />
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Our first flight went fine and our baby was a magical sleeper, we didn't think traveling with a baby was so bad. Then our second flight got delayed, and delayed, and delayed. The baby got crankier as time went on and at one point I casually mentioned to my husband that I didn't think she'd pooped yet that day. He shot me a death glare and insisted I not bring it up again, didn't want to jinx things.<br />
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We finally took off and our daughter fell asleep snuggled into my arms, enjoying the vibrations of the plane. About half way through she opened her eyes, looked up smiled at me, and let the explosion happen. The result was something that had never before (and has never since) happened when we had her in cloth. Her clothes, my shirt, and my jeans were covered in a putrid brown mess. Everyone around us had their faces scrunched inside their shirts while shooting us death glares. While I had planned ahead and packed her an extra outfit in the diaper bag, I didn't have anything for myself. A flight attendant actually offered to give me a t shirt out of her own luggage, that's how bad <i>the incident</i> was.<br />
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We have taken several flights since then, and have never considered anything but cloth. Simply put, we have so much faith in cloth that we aren't going to tempt the blowout gods again. We've learned a few lessons along the way that have made traveling with cloth easier to plan for.<br />
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<b><u>Laundry: </u></b>What type of laundry facilities will you have access to?<br />
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If you're visiting family or friends that have a washer, chat with them ahead of time to make sure they are comfortable with you using it to wash your cloth (and educate them on cloth if they are new to the idea!). One important item to remember is either bring or purchase cloth diaper safe detergent on your trip.<br />
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If you won't have regular access to washing facilities, you have a few other options. Some parents prefer to wash in the sink and hang diapers to dry in the bathroom. Flats work well for this since they are easy to pack and easy to wash.<br />
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If hand washing isn't something you're interested in, you could consider disposable inserts with covers. They are a much more eco and chemical friendly option than disposables. One option are <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/grovia-disposable-diaper-pads.html">Grovia BioSoaker Pads</a>, which are fragrance, dye, plastic, and chlorine free. They are also biodegradable and compostable. <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/flip-disposable-inserts.html">Flip Disposable Inserts</a> are another option for laying inside covers and they fold down to adjust for size.<br />
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<b><u>Diaper Storage:</u></b> How do you plan on storing your soiled diapers and for how long?<br />
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Depending on how long you will be traveling for and how long you will go between washes, you will want a quality <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Planet-Wise-Wet-Bag_c_2601.html">wet bag</a> to store soiled diapers in. A <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-large-wet-bag.html">large wet bag</a> easily holds more than a day's worth of diapers for our daughter and we choose to wash more often while traveling. The wet bag can be washed right in the washer with the diapers.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">How many diapers to take? </u> How are you traveling and how often will you wash?<br />
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If you are traveling by airplane, calculate how many diapers you'd normally use during that time period and double it to account for delays. If things get real crazy and you're stuck for significantly longer, the ticket counters often have diapers they will provide you with.<br />
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Determine how often you will wash your diapers while traveling to determine how to pack. If you are low on space, consider washing every day or every other to save space when packing.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Wipes:</u> Cloth or disposable?<br />
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<a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/wipes.html">Cloth wipes</a> are easy to travel with as well! Wet them ahead of time with your favorite <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/wipes-solutions.html">cloth wipe solution</a> or water and store them in a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-wipe-pouch-coordinates.html">Planet Wise wipe pouch</a> in your diaper bag. Throw them in a wet bag with your diapers and wash like normal.<br />
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If you'd prefer disposable wipes, here's another pro tip for your in case a trash can isn't handy. You can throw those in your wet bag as well and just wash them with your diapers. They don't fall apart in the washer or dryer and you can just throw them away after you're done.<br />
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Who else has traveled with a baby in cloth? Any other tips you'd share with others to help make their trip easier?<br />
<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-68904506843171486092016-01-13T11:53:00.000-06:002016-01-13T13:46:37.802-06:00Our Favorite Cloth Diaper Accessories!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Part of the joy of cloth diapering is how simple and easy they are to use. Once you have a solid wash routine down and have learned the fastest way to get your favorite brand on a rolling, wriggling, tiny human, you are good to go. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And then you start solids….oh my! The new colors and textures are a whole new experience and must be removed before washing. You could try the dunk and swish method, but who likes to experience that? A <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/spray-pal-diaper-sprayer.html">Spray Pal diaper sprayer</a> easily attaches to your toilet for a no-touch solution to poop removal. Pair it with the <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/spray-pal-diaper-sprayer-splatter-shield.html">Spray Pal Spray Shield</a>, and you avoid any excess water or waste making its way out of the toilet. So simple and easy to use!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another option to avoid the poop dilemma once your baby is on solids. Just lay the liner inside the diaper. Once soiled, shake the diaper contents, <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/imagine-biodegradable-liners.html">Imagine Liner</a> and all, right into the toilet. No dunk and swish needed. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While a good wash routine will keep your cloth diapers clean and stain free, sometimes your diapers could use a little boost. <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/grovia-diaper-rx-laundry-treatment.html">Grovia Mighty Bubbles</a> removes any buildup in your diapers including urine or detergent and it's just so easy to use. Just throw one pod in the washer with your diapers and it dissolves completely and works it’s cloth diaper cleaning magic. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let’s face it, nobody wants to use diapers pins on their baby anymore! Don’t worry, the <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/snappi-diaper-fastener.html">Snappi Diaper Fasteners</a> are our favorite easy solution for securing flats, prefolds, and fitteds. The grip hook teeth take no time at all to hook onto the diaper and are reliable for even the wiggliest littles. They take just three steps to secure and we love that they come in a toddler size too, giving you extra stretch as baby grows. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wouldn’t it be great if none of our babies were heavy wetters? The reality is that whether you have a heavy wetter or not, there are times where you want a little extra protection from leaks. For us, that’s the grocery run that is never actually fast or the long car ride to Grandma’s house. Why do we love <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nicki-bamboo-doubler.html">Nicki’s Bamboo Doublers</a> for this? They come in two sizes, are made from a combination of bamboo and organic cotton, can be used in any diaper type you can imagine, and are oh so absorbent!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You feel terrible when your baby ends up with an angry, red, bum, but you need to make sure to protect your diapers at the same time. One of our favorite cloth friendly diaper creams is <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/cjs-butter-shea-butter-balm-jars-diaper-cream.html">CJ’s BUTTer</a>. Our moms have used the healing solution for diaper rash, eczema, dry skin, wind burn, and even stretch marks! The shea butter is so smooth, soothing, and gentle enough for even sensitive babies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have to admit, there was a quick discussion about whether these were a cloth diaper accessory or not, but everyone quickly agreed that these cute leggings are definitely one of our favorite accessories to pair with cloth diapers! Think about it, you have a new baby and you’re learning the ins and outs of cloth diapering. Babies poop, a lot! With all of those diaper changes you could be pulling pants on and off, or you could try <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/ibp-baby-leggings.html">Imagine Baby Leggings</a>. They’re so cute, keep baby’s legs warm, protect from scraped knees once they’re on the move, and make diaper changes so easy. If you live in a colder area, they are great to layer under pants in the winter to make sure baby’s legs stay warm and protected while you’re holding or wearing them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have other favorite cloth diapers accessories that we didn't mention? Send us a comment and let us know!</span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-74517446523037821192016-01-06T10:34:00.000-06:002016-01-06T10:34:57.728-06:00A Working Mom's Guide to Pumping<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Establishing a breastfeeding relationship with your infant can often be more challenging and time consuming than you imagined. When Baby Z was born, I had visions of blissful breastfeeding in the glider in her nursery before she slept peacefully in her crib. You can stop laughing now. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Even with loads of support from her pediatrician and local lactation consultants to help with any issues I had establishing breastfeeding, it took more like months than weeks to really feel like baby and I were in the breastfeeding groove. And then, it was time for me to return to work. I had so many questions about if and how our breastfeeding relationship would change, how I would balance pumping with my regular work duties, and all of the details that come with planning to pump at work. It seems that just when we got things on the right track, everything was about to change again. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As it turns out, while you will never hear me say that pumping at work was "fun" or "enjoyable", it was easier than I had made it out to be in head once I knew the right questions to ask and how to set up a routine that worked for me. Here are a few tips to help you get off on the right foot if you are planning to return to work and pump after baby. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most health insurance companies are now required to provide a breast pump to new mothers, however, the type and quality of those pumps varies. Check with your health insurance company first to see what they provide and try that out. You will have the most success with a hospital grade pump (but these can often be pricey) and a double pump will save you time so you may want to shop around for a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/breast-pumps-and-accessories.html">pump</a> if the one provided isn't working well for you. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try it out. Don't be upset if you are only pumping small amounts to start with. It takes time and trial and error to develop a good pumping system that gets you the best output. Many pumps either come with a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/breastshields-and-adapters.html">variety of breast shield sizes or have them available for purchase</a>. Use their recommendations to find the ones that have the best fit and comfort for you. I even had to adjust which size I was using after a few months when my daughter's breastfeeding needs started to slow down and. Adjust the speed and strength of the pump until you find your ideal. Do all of these things before you return to work so that you are ready to be successful from day one. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most employers are covered by state and federal laws requiring a reasonable amount of break time and space to express milk as frequently as needed by the nursing mother. Find out what the laws are in your state and whether or not you will be paid for this time (which is not a requirement of the law).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Where will you pump?</span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.38; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Having a location where you feel safe and comfortable pumping will make the process much easier. If you have your own office you may be able to pump there with a sign on your door. However, for the many ladies for which that isn't an option, you'll need to determine a location that works for you and your employer. Can you borrow an empty office or room during that time? Is there a designated lactation location in your office? The federal statute requiring most employers to allow time and space for pumping specifically states that the location cannot be a bathroom, so we ready to discuss that with your employer if needed. </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.38; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Think about what you will need in that space to be successful at pumping. This often includes an electrical outlet for your pump, a (hopefully comfortable!) chair for you to sit in, a table for your pump and supplies, and nearby access to a sink to clean your pumping parts afterwards.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When will you pump? </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As a rule of thumb, you will need to pump as often as your baby nurses. When I first returned that was every 2-3 hours, but baby continually stretched that out as she got older and I was able to adjust and drop pumping sessions accordingly. This meant scheduling a mid-morning and afternoon session into my daily work plan, and pumping during my lunch as well. Discuss this with your employer so you can plan ahead for these sessions, especially if someone else will need to cover your duties during this time. Pumping both breasts at the same time is more time efficient and you can plan around 30 minutes for the pumping process each session. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Where will you <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/breast-milk-storage.html">store</a> your breast milk? </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The ideal location for storing your breast milk is in a refrigerator, but if that isn't possible, you can also use pre-frozen ice packs to keep it cold for a period of time. You can store the milk itself in <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/breast-milk-storage.html">sterile plastic bags, or plastic or glass bottles, all which can easily be purchased</a>. I stored it in our office refrigerator, in a discreet bag, but almost cried on day when someone had taken my bag out (presumably to make room or rearrange things) and not put it back. Since I didn't know how long it had been out, I didn't feel comfortable saving it. Luckily that was only a one-time event, and I learned to think about where I put the bag after that. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You will pump more milk when you feel relaxed and comfortable in your pumping situation. Not always easy to do at work right? Many women find that their output increases when they focus on their baby by looking at pictures or videos of them. In my case, answering emails and getting other computer tasks done while I was pumping helped me because I wasn't focused on pumping itself and how much I was producing. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In my case, to be able to work on my computer while I pumped I needed my hands free. Having the right <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nursing-bras-and-tanks.html">nursing bra and tank top</a> under my shirts made that easy and simple. I also occasionally pumped on my way to or home from work in my car depending on my schedule. I needed the right pumping accessories to make that work, like a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/vehicle-adapters.html">car adapter</a> for my pump and my <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nursing-covers.html">nursing cover</a> that I used over myself while driving. Determine what <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nursing-accessorieshtml">accessories</a> will make your pumping routine simpler and less stressful for you and your pumping sessions will be more successful. </span></div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-76282057349170098932015-12-16T08:43:00.001-06:002015-12-16T13:06:25.211-06:00Guest Blog: How to Get Your Baby Started on Solid Food<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The short answer is to start your baby on solids when you feel comfortable with it. A lot of moms feel pressured to start really early - at 4-5 months old, or even sooner. That was the trend for decades, so many hear that advice from mothers or grandmothers.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Today we know that breastmilk provides an excellent source of nutrition for babies, and the first tastes of solid food are just that - a taste. It’s not necessary to push baby too fast. We also know that things commonly worried about in the past, such as low iron levels, can be avoided by evidence-based care during pregnancy and birth (delayed cord clamping means more iron reserves for baby, for instance). An excellent pregnancy diet and healthy foods while breastfeeding means you’ll make rich milk that meets baby’s nutritional needs.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A good time to start experimenting with solids is when your baby is sitting up and seems interested in foods. Babies are actually pretty curious about </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">everything</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, and they love to put pretty much anything in their mouths - but if you offer baby a taste and s/he seems curious or eager for more, it’s probably a good time to start.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I’ve started solids for 7 babies at this point, and I have found that I really like starting at around 7 months, give or take a week or two. I watch my baby and his/her response :)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">There are two main methods for starting solids:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Starting with Purees - this is the traditional way we think of feeding solid foods to baby. You begin with strained or pureed foods and gradually move up in texture until baby is eating table foods with the rest of the family.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Starting Baby-Led Weaning - this method, taught by Gill Rapley, has become increasingly popular. It involves offering baby large chunks of food (generally baby-fist-sized) and letting baby self-select and self-feed.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You can also use a combination of the above methods. Which method is right for you really depends on your family and your baby. Jarred baby food or homemade baby foods are both an option with purees. Homemade food takes a little more effort, but can be done in batches that last quite awhile. With baby-led weaning you’ll probably prepare something right along with your meal (of course, you can also puree a little bit of your meal for baby, too). Baby-led gives your baby a chance to experiment and develop motor skills, but you can also give baby-sized chunks along with purees you’re feeding. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer here. I like giving purees so I can get nutrient-dense foods into my baby as s/he gets more and more interested in solids. I also like giving those fist-sized chunks for baby to grab, suck, chew, gnaw, and just generally experiment with. We do a mix :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sometimes parents do wonder about choking risks with baby-led weaning. It’s always good to be with your child as s/he starts to experiment with solids. Don’t give small pieces of</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">food - that’s why “fist-sized” is a good guideline. Babies have very strong gag reflex (which is triggered further forward in the mouth than an adult or older child). As your little one gets used to handling food in his/her mouth, you may see (and hear!) gagging. This is normal and part of the learning experience. Stay calm and watch your little one - give him or her the chance to work out how food and tongue work together while you stay close by to encourage.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Much like other choices with solids, what you start with is up to you, but a few guidelines are helpful:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Avoid the “white out” - Dr. Alan Greene points out that we tend to start our babies with bland, nutritionally-devoid white starches (think baby cereals). Our babies deserve better, more nutrient-dense foods! Babies also lack the enzymes to digest many starches (they develop around a year or so old). Start with nutrient-dense foods - better choices for starting foods are pureed meats (very nutrient dense), pureed veggies, and chunks of soft nutrient-rich foods. Some examples are:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You can serve these in fist-sized chunks, or mashed, or a combination of both! Make sure you also include healthy fats in your baby’s meals. A little drizzle of butter or coconut oil works well. Many vitamins are fat-soluble, meaning the body cannot absorb them without fat. Plus fats and cholesterol are vital to your baby’s brain development (even the American Academy of Pediatrics notes that 50% of baby’s and 1-year-old toddler calories should come from fat!).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">As your little one gets used to first tastes of simple meats and pureed veggies, you can add in more variety. Stick to meats, veggies, and fruits, then bring in gentle grains like</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">After baby’s getting the hang of solids, you can feel free to season your baby’s food similar to how you season your food - baby has tasted all of those seasonings through your milk, and will grow up to enjoy that cuisine around your table!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Many moms wonder how breastmilk and solids fit together, and what meals look like on a day-to-day basis. It’s key to remember that, at first, your baby’s solids are an experiment… they’re something fun for you and your little one. Don’t push it. Just a taste here and a partial teaspoon there are good.It’s also good to note that it might take 7-10 or more tastes before your child accepts a new food. Just keep offering and stay positive. Take a break from a rejected food and try again in a few days or a couple of weeks. If you keep mealtimes relaxed and model enjoying good food, your baby will pick up on that!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">As your little one gets used to solids, they’ll start to make up more and more of the diet. You’ll probably begin with just one meal, then move on to two and three solid meals as your little one nears a year. An afternoon snack also becomes part of many family’s routines, and some families have a morning snack too. I’ve never liked letting my children “graze,” but we do have regular mealtimes and an afternoon snack time to look forward to :)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Breastmilk can and should continue as long as you and baby want it to. It continues to provide incredible immune benefits and stays tailed for your baby’s specific nutritional needs for each age and stage s/he goes through. You can breastfeed on demand between meals - most children do just fine with nursing and solids! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Starting solids is an adventure for both you and your baby! Remember to focus on nutrient-dense foods, keep offering, and follow your little one’s lead - you will both enjoy the journey! </span></div>
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-76680944332977731172015-12-11T10:03:00.002-06:002015-12-11T10:16:39.557-06:00Product Review: Nicki's Diapers Ultimate All-In-OneWith the release of the new <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Nickis-Diapers.html">Nicki's Diapers Ultimate All-In-One</a> I had to try one out myself. The Ultimate is a departure from the traditional Nicki's Bamboo All-In-One that has been a staple in our house and we found that we love them just as much!<br />
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What I first noticed about the Ultimate was its buttery soft inside! With the softness of a fleece blanket, I was sure my daughter would find it comfortable. The stay dry top of the insert matches the fleece interior of the cover and coordinates with the shell colors, making it eye popping and attractive (because who can resist a cute diaper!). We went with a Candy Cane Chevron, since it seemed only fitting with the holiday outfits we have planned in the next few weeks.<br />
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The insert itself is a microfiber base to absorb the wetness, with a fleece top so that baby feels dry. While we love our natural fibers as well, our daughter seems to be sensitive to wetness, both in terms of her comfort level and her sensitive skin. The microfiber absorbs the wetness so well that the first time I changed her I actually had to do a quick double take. When I initially removed the Ultimate, the top felt completely dry to the point that I wasn't sure whether she had actually peed or not. However, when I checked the microfiber bottom, sure enough it was damp and had clearly absorbed the liquids quickly. The real test in our book was going to be nap time. Sure it could handle a regular playtime change, but would it feel as dry after a long nap on our super sleeper?<br />
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The removable insert has two snaps in the back, making it easier to wash and faster drying. One of my favorite parts of the Ultimate is the extra long, foldable panel on the front of the insert. The pre-sewn fold line makes it simple to fold under in front and automatically adds an extra layer of absorbency without adding much bulk. We have a tummy sleeper who occasionally leaks out the front during nap time so the extra absorbency is exactly what we needed. We've tested it through several long nap times and have come out dry each time. I'm certain the foldable panel is to thank for that and is a unique and welcome addition.<br />
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The cover itself comes in many of the Nicki's Diapers prints we love and is made of a waterproof exterior with a coordinating fleece interior. The PUL guards on the front and back of the cover keep any wetness from wicking, so we've had no issues with any wetness on the cover itself. The encased leg elastics make putting the Ultimate on a breeze (daddy was excited for this!) and kept all solid waste from escaping, even in one of our "oh my!" changes we experienced during a rough week. We tried the Ultimate out on both our 10 mo daughter and 2 year old nephew and were able to get a perfect fit on both. They are generously sized and the back elastics have a ton of stretch, which enabled us to get a snug, yet comfy looking, fit for both body types. There are three rise options and we were on the first rise with our 20 pounder and had the rise all of the way open at 32 lbs. Its so nice to know that the generous sizing allows for a leak-proof fit from now until potty training, which truly makes it an economical choice. The Ultimate is also available in Newborn for those bitty babies.</div>
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If your baby is anything like mine, diaper changes are an adventure. Between the squirming, occasional screaming, and the sneaky poop filled diaper grabbing, you have to be on your A game for a diaper change. Add diaper rash to that and you have a sore red bum to deal with as well. </div>
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Some babies are simply more prone to diaper rash than others. My husband refers to our baby's skin as "delicate like a snowflake", but he doesn't mean it in the sweet way it sounds. He means "how does she have diaper rash again!?". While using cloth diapers can often reduce problems with rashes, a good rash prevention routine is important as well. </div>
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To keep diaper rash at bay, there are many proactive steps you can take. Keeping up on these steps can help prevent diaper rash before it starts and avoid the angry red welts that make both you and baby tear up. </div>
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One simple step you can take is eliminating regular disposable wipes from your routine. Most disposable wipes contain chemicals that can cause baby's delicate skin to dry out and become irritated. Instead, <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/wipes.html" style="color: #1155cc;">cloth wipes</a> are soft and gentle and come in a variety of natural and synthetic fibers. Just like your cloth diapers they are washable and reusable and can be stored a variety of ways. Try storing your cloth wipes in an old disposable wipe container with water or a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/wipes-solutions.html" style="color: #1155cc;">wipe solution</a>. Another favorite is to store the cloth wipes dry and use a spray bottle to wet them as needed. While water alone will work, many <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/wipes-solutions.html" style="color: #1155cc;">wipe solutions</a> contain moisturizers and essential oils to soothe babies skin. </div>
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After you've cleaned that bottom off, give it time to dry before snapping that new diaper on. A dry bum is important so that extra moisture isn't trapped on baby's skin. If baby already has diaper rash, then some good ole naked time is good for the bottom and soul. When our baby was less mobile, letting her play on a towel for a bit kept us both happy and now that she's on the move we entertain her on the kitchen tile in case there are any surprise messes. </div>
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Finding a favorite <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/diaper-creams-and-ointments.html" style="color: #1155cc;">diaper cream</a> is also an important part of diaper rash prevention and treatment. Diaper creams create a barrier on baby's bottom to protect from moisture or solids. When choosing a diaper cream to use with your cloth diapers, it's important to make sure it is cloth diaper safe. Since manufacturers have different definitions of what that is, using a reusable or disposable <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/diaper-liners.html" style="color: #1155cc;">liner</a> will help keep the cream off your diapers so that they don't repel. Some creams are better at prevention while others treat rash well. Try a few options to figure out what works best for your baby. </div>
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Once you have your diaper changing plan down, make sure you're doing it often enough. Excess moisture or solids sitting on your baby's skin for too long can be one of the main culprits of diaper rash. </div>
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Of course, no perfect routine will always keep rashes away and none of this advice replaces the recommendation of a doctor. Always consult your pediatrician if you suspect its a yeast rash, food reaction, or just a persistent rash that you need a little extra help treating. </div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-55542214406843540232015-12-01T15:53:00.000-06:002015-12-01T15:54:22.505-06:00Daddy's Cloth Diaper Thoughts<span id="docs-internal-guid-5a9adf3a-5f86-ebbd-b299-7d6f1370d472"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In our house that means we have to be on the same page about our diapers. We both have our personal favorites, our own tips and tricks, and I have learned that I have to communicate with him instead of just expecting he'll know how it all works. For instance, I watched a few great fit videos that others recommended and didn't think to share the tips with him right away. After a poor fitting diaper once or twice, I remembered to show him what I learned. The same goes for visits from Grandma or teaching the babysitter. It doesn’t matter who it is, if they’re going to be involved in the diapering in your household, you need them to be on the right team!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I asked Daddy if he'd share his thoughts on cloth diapering to give other families some insight and he was all on board:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Were you on board with cloth diapers from the start?</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Oh yes, I like saving money. Who doesn't? We did a cost comparison before the baby was here and it was an obvious decision to me. I was a little bit nervous about actually knowing how to use them, but we were able to learn about the different types from a demonstration class and I realized how simple they really are. To me, I don't really find them any harder to use than a disposable diaper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What do you like about cloth diapering?</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Did I mention that I like saving money? The cost savings has been great and I know it will get even better when we are able to use them again for our second child. I also feel good knowing I'm not throwing all of those diapers out. We've used disposables here and there for trips when we didn't have a reliable washing option and I didn’t enjoy it. Not just the waste, but the smell of disposables even bothered me. It was also the only time we've had to deal with diaper rash. It confirmed for me that we made the right choice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Is there anything that has surprised you about cloth diapering? </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It took us a little bit to figure out the best way to wash them. I didn’t realize that washing machines were so different and we had some trial and error. Now we have the routine taped up in the laundry room so anyone can follow it. All of the different types surprised me too, but once I learned about them and figured out which ones I thought were the easiest, it wasn’t a big deal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What's your favorite type of cloth diaper?</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you would have asked me right when Baby Z was born I would have definitely said all-in-ones. There was so much poop then! An impressive amount really. A nice </span><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/all-in-one-diapers.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">all-in-one</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with velcro and changing her was a snap. Now that she's older I'd say I'm more on the side of </span><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/ai2-and-hybrid-diapers.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">all-in-two's</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. I like that we can reuse the same shell several times during the day now that there's less poop. It's just easy to snap a new insert in. </span><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/pocket-diapers.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pockets</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can be great at night too because you can stuff so much in them. I might be known to stuff a little more than needed, but I figure as long the diaper still fits then no harm right? Really, I’m impressed with myself that I remembered all of those types. Did I get the names right? (Yes, he did. Good work Daddy!)</span></div>
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</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Aden-Anais.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/adenanais_10.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
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<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>10% OFF</b></font><br />
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All Aden and Anais Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Klean-Kanteen.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/kleankanteen_5.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
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<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>5% OFF</b></font><br />
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All Klean Kanteen Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/manhattan-toy-black-friday.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/manhattantoy_50.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
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<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>50% OFF</b></font><br />
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Select Manhattan Toys<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/booginhead-black-friday.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/booginhead_15.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>15% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
Select BooginHead Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/momma-goose-amber-teething-necklaces-sale.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/mommagoose_40.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
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<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>40% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
Select Momma Goose Amber Necklaces<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="bottombumpers-black-friday.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/bottombumpers_1695.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>$16.95</b></font><br />
<br />
Hard to Find Bottombumpers Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/zutano-black-friday.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/zutano_50.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
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<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>50% OFF</b></font><br />
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Select Zutano Baby Clothing<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/tots-bots-stretchy-wrap.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/totsbots_10.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>10% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
TotsBots Stretch Wraps<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/grovia-black-friday.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/grovia_20.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>20% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
Select GroVia Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/bumkins-black-friday.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/bumkins_25.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>25% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
Select Bumkins Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/thirsties-black-friday.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/thirsties_20.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>20% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
Thirsties Ocean Collection<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/rump-a-rooz.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/rumparooz_10.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>10% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
All Rump-a-rooz Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Lalabye-Baby-Cloth-Diapers.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/lalabye_10.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>10% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
All Lalabye Baby Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/bumGenius.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/bumgenius_15.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>15% OFF</b></font><br />
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bumGenius Products<br />
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<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>Limited Edition Prints</b></font><br />
<br />
Alicia & Louis<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Moraki-Reusable-Cloth-Diaper.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/moraki_5.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
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<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>5% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
Hard to Find Moraki Prints<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/search.asp?keyword=econobum&search="><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/econobum_25.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>25% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
All Econobum Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Kissaluvs.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/kissaluvs_20.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>20% OFF</b></font><br />
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All Kissaluvs Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/ju-ju-be-black-friday.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/jujube_25.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>25% OFF</b></font><br />
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All Ju-Ju-Be Products<br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>50% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
Select Ju-Ju-Be Prints<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Imse-Vimse.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/imsevimse_35.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>35% OFF</b></font><br />
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All ImseVimse Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Bummis.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/bummis_20.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>20% OFF</b></font><br />
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All Bummis Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Petunia-Pickle-Bottom.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/petunia_35.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>35% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
All Petunia Pickle Bottom Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Hatley-Clothing.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/hatley_40.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>40% OFF</b></font><br />
<br />
All Hatley Products<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/skip-hop-black-friday.html"><img border="0" width="135" style="border-radius:7px;border:3px solid white;" src="http://nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/skiphop_25.jpg" /></a><br />
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<font style="font-size:8px;font-weight:bold;">UP TO</font><br />
<br />
<font style="font-size:20px;"><b>25% OFF</b></font><br />
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Select Skip Hop Products<br />
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x2 - $50 Nicki's Diapers Gift Certificates<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nickis-diapers-one-size-diaper-cover.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/nd_cover_10.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x10 - Nicki's Diapers Diaper Covers<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nickis-diapers-one-size-pocket-diaper.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/nd_pocket_10.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x10 - Nicki's Diapers Pocket Diapers<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nickis-diapers-one-size-bamboo-all-in-one.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/nd_aio_10.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
<br />
x10 - Nicki's Diapers Bamboo All-in-Ones<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/best-bottom-diapers.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/bb_shell.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x5 - Best Bottom Diapers + 2 Stay Dry Inserts<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/imagine-one-size-pocket-diaper.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/ibp_pocket.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
<br />
x5 - Imagine Baby Products Pocket Diapers<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/imagine-one-size-all-in-two-cloth-diaper.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/ibp_ai2.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
<br />
x5 - Imagine Baby Products All-in-Twos + Large Insert<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/imagine-bamboo-blanket.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/ibp_blanket.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
<br />
x5 - Imagine Baby Products Bamboo Swaddling Blankets<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-wipe-pouch-coordinates.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/pw_wipe.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x5 - Planet Wise Wipe Pouches<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-large-roll-down-wet-bag.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/pw_rolldown.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x5 - Planet Wise Large Roll-Down Wet Bags<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-sports-bag.htm"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/pw_sport.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x5 - Planet Sport Bags<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-wet-dry-bags.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/pw_wetdry.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x5 - Planet Wise Wet/Dry Bags<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/sustainablebabyish-sloomb-play-woolies.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/sloomb.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x3 - Sloomb Playwoolies<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Woombie.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/woombie.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x2 - Woombies<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/bumGenius-freetime-all-in-one-one-size-diaper.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/freetime.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x1 - bumGenius Freetime Diaper with Babylegs<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Klean-Kanteen.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/kleankanteen.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x2 - Insulated Klean Kanteens<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Lalabye-Baby-Cloth-Diapers.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/lalabye1.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x1 - Lalabye Diaper<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/LuSa-Organics.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/lusa1.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x1 - LuSa Wipe Juice and Booty Balm<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/LuSa-Organics.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/lusa3.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x2 - LuSa Mistletoe Lip Balm Collection<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Smart-Bottoms.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/smartbottoms.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x1 - Smart Bottoms Cover and Insert<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/FuzziBunz.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/fuzzibunz1.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x1 - FuzziBunz One Size Pocket<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Boingo-Baby-Products.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/boingo5.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x5 - Boingo Diaper Fasteners<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/BooginHead.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/booginhead.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x1 - BooginHead Set<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Geffen-Baby-Products.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/geffen.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x1 - Geffen Baby Nursing Pad Set<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Geffen-Baby-Products.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/geffen2.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
<br />
x1 - Geffen Baby Fleece Wipe Set<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Aden-Anais.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/adenanais2.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
<br />
x2 - Aden + Anais Dream Blankets<br />
</div><div id="imagegrid"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Manhattan-Toys.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/assets/homepage/blackfriday/hippo3.jpg" width="135" style="background-color:white;border:1px solid #A7BD8C;border-radius:10px;"></a><br />
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x3 - Manhattan Toy Savanna Hippo Snuggly<br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-40860729442085147782015-11-23T15:11:00.001-06:002015-11-23T15:11:43.804-06:00Baby Crud Strikes Again<div>
Just as the first big snowstorm of the year was heading toward Wisconsin, our first bad baby cold of winter was also developing at our house. I'm not talking just any baby cold, think more like the daycare plague level. When we heard the first sneezes and coughs over the monitor during Baby Z's nap time, my husband and I looked at each other with scared eyes but neither of us wanted to acknowledge out loud what might be brewing in there. </div>
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The sniffles progressed to faucet level drainage and sneezes that produced more lime green mucus than seemed like could fit in her head. If we didn't swoop in and wipe it quickly enough, she was happy to lick it off her upper lip. Her swollen red eyes made her look just pitiful, but we were lucky enough to not have to deal with anything more than a very low fever. </div>
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Knowing how to treat a baby cold is always such a tough call. The medicines we've become accustomed to as an adult are a no-go with babies, and for some reason ga-ga doesn't fully communicate everything that's bothering her. So we pulled out all our natural remedies that we've gone to in the past or heard from other families. </div>
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We sucked a lot of snot for several days. I never knew that my excellent lung capacity was really preparing me for snot sucking mama days. We prefer a squirt of saline paired with the <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nosefrida-nasal-aspirator-the-snot-sucker.html">NoseFrida</a>. Baby Z hates the saline but seems to settle in for the actual sucking part. We think she finds it relieving and knows it will help. </div>
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We received a ton of LuSa products when Baby Z was born and they became our go-to treatment option. The petroleum free <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/lusa-chest-rub.html">Chest Rub</a> right before naps and bedtime seemed to both calm her and help her breath better. We rubbed it on the soles of her feet before putting on socks, as well as on her chest. After a few days of the snot faucet, her poor nose was red and raw even though we had tried to use saline wipes most of the time. The <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/lusa-cheek-and-chin-balm.html">LuSa Chin and Cheek Balm</a> seemed to sooth it and helped calm the redness. </div>
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Essential oils in a diffuser are common place in our home and we alternated a diffuser with peppermint, lemon, and lavender with a humidifier to help keep the air moist. Baby Z also got to join us in the bathroom while we took showers so she'd benefit from breathing the warm, moist air. She found playing with the toilet paper roll was an added bonus. </div>
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Any good remedies that work at your house that we should try out next time? Let us in know the comments!</div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-29273071305702049552015-11-17T14:54:00.000-06:002015-11-17T15:01:42.098-06:00Product Review: Planet Wise Reusable Trash Bags<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Have you ever asked for plastic at checkout at the grocery store, just so you have some extra plastic bags to use in small trash cans around the house? When we found ourselves doing just that, instead of using our reusable shopping bags, we took a step back and found a better option with the <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-reusable-trash-bags.html">Planet Wise Reusable Trash Bags</a>. </div>
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Just like many of you, one of the reasons we made the leap to cloth diapers when our first baby was born was because we wanted to make a smaller impact on the environment than thousands of disposable diapers would. We were already using Planet Wise products for so many great uses like storing our precious Tula and accessories in a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-wet-dry-bags.html">wet-dry bag</a> , keeping snacks handy in the diaper bag with the <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-reusable-zipper-snack-bag.html">reusable snack bags</a>, and keeping pumping parts handy and discrete in a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-medium-wet-bag.html">wet bag</a> while at work. Why not keep reducing our environmental impact and stop asking for those wasteful plastic bags?</div>
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We tried our first <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-reusable-trash-bags.html">Planet Wise Reusable Trash Bag</a> in the baby's nursery to keep the plastic bags out of her reach and found it so handy that now you'll find them in nearly every room of the house. On trash day, we walk around with one plastic bag, easily empty the contents of the Planet Wise Reusable Trash Bag into it, and have saved so much plastic waste! If the liner ever gets dirty from the contents, we pop it in the washer and it's clean and ready to go in no time. </div>
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The bag itself has a waterproof lining inside to keep anything damp from leaking and is even anti microbial so we feel safe using it everywhere from the bathroom to the kitchen. The elastic top of the 5 gallon bag drapes over the edge and keeps the bag solidly in place, even when small curious hands try to pull on it a bit. The cute colors and prints that we can match to every room in our house just add to the décor, just like this perfect avocado bag to match our jungle themed nursery. We now use our small pail liners in each bathroom and keep one in the office for recycling old papers as well. <br />
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The <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/planet-wise-reusable-trash-bags.html#tab-12">reusable trash bags</a> have easily become one of our favorite <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/PlanetWise.html">Planet Wise</a> products. What's your favorite Planet Wise product to use around the house?Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-26581944232869836842015-11-11T12:13:00.000-06:002015-11-11T12:15:53.789-06:00Have you seen Tinkering and Toolin' Around, the newest Limited Edition <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Nickis-Diapers.html">Nicki's Diapers</a> prints available for <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nickis-diapers-limited-edition-prints.html">pre-order</a> only? What baby doesn't love to watch over Mom or Dad's shoulder while they use that screwdriver to replace the batteries in their favorite toy? Tinkering is available in an adorable purple while Toolin' Around features the perfect construction cone orange for your handy baby. <br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516233903918300680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-21763297008520740322015-05-20T15:54:00.000-05:002015-05-20T15:56:39.195-05:00Nicki's Diapers Released two Blueberry Exclusive PrintsWe had a great <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/" target="_blank">Nicki's Diapers</a> Exclusive <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Blueberry.html" target="_blank">Blueberry</a> print release today. Introduced were the Farmers' Market and Down By the Bay prints.<br />
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Bummed you missed out on a <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/">Nicki's Diapers</a> Exclusive Spooky <a href="http://www.bestbottomdiaper.com/">Best Bottom Diaper</a>? Here is another chance to get one AND support a wonderful cloth diaper charity. Giving Diapers, Giving Hope is a National Non-Profit Cloth Diaper Bank committed to ensuring that parents don't have to choose between food and diapers. We are auctioning off three sets of Retired Jack O' Lantern and Sold Out Spooky Best Bottom Diapers with 100% of the proceeds going to <a href="http://www.givingdiapersgivinghope.org/">Giving Diapers, Giving Hope</a>. <span id="goog_282714520"></span></div>
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To purchase, simply place your bid for ONE set in $1 increments on our facebook page now through Saturday, October 11th at 11:59pm. Starting bid is $40. Top three bids will be invoiced that dollar amount. If there is a tie, a tie-breaker will be used to determine the winner. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402463786864595135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-58889463450765160842014-02-19T12:23:00.000-06:002015-05-20T15:13:13.974-05:00Moraki One-Size Cloth Diaper Review and Giveaway!The first time I laid eyes on a <a href="http://www.morakicloth.com/">Moraki Cloth Diaper</a> was at the ABC Kids Expo back in October. Their beautiful, bright colors and prints drew me in, and after learning about the brand, I knew we had to carry them at <a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/Moraki-Reusable-Cloth-Diaper.html">Nicki's Diapers</a>! A little bit about Moraki - They are a mama-owned and operated company. All of their products are sewn right here in the USA, California to be exact! They back their products up with not only an 18 month warranty, but also a 30 day wash and wear guarantee! They also have phenomenal customer service. When you email them with any sort of question, they are incredibly friendly and helpful!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The One-Size All-In-One is lined with incredibly absorbent hemp/organic cotton. While no stuffing is needed, there is a pocket that you could use to stuff additional absorbency in if you needed it for nap or overnight. The hemp/organic cotton soaker is sewn at the top of the diaper and forms a loop for quick dry time. You fold it to change where you need your absorbency. For a boy, I would fold it with the bulk of the absorbency in the front, and for a girl I'd put the bulk of the absorbency in the middle.</span><br />
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