Imagine Organic Prefolds and Nicki's Diapers Exclusive Black Fuzzi Bunz One-Size Diaper Giveway WINNERS!

            Congratulations to jdeemarie! 

You've won one dozen Imagine Organic Prefolds in your choice of size!

AND

               Congratulations to Shauna Brackeen!

You've won a Nicki's Diapers Exclusive Black Fuzzi Bunz One-Size Diaper!

Please email annie@nickisdiapers.com within one week to claim your prizes!

Imagine Organic Prefolds GIVEAWAY!

In a previous post, we've shared with you why we think Imagine Organic Prefolds are of the highest quality and best value, now we're giving you the chance to win one dozen of Imagine Organic Indian Prefolds or Imagine Organic Smart Fit Prefolds (in your choice of size!). 


You can do each one of the entries however you must post back here to our blog and tell us WHAT you did. Be sure you follow the Nicki’s Diapers blog - publicly for your chance to win! 

We will post our winner on Friday, July 8th! 

How do you enter to win? (Each worth 1 entry per day unless otherwise stated) 

• Follow the Nicki’s Diaper blog publicly.
• Blog about our giveaway and link back to our site.  When you post back here you must link to the URL where you blogged.  (2 entries)
• Follow Nicki’s Diapers @nickisdiapers on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway.  Leave the URL where you Tweeted.
• Tweet @nickisdiapers #clothdiapers (1 entry for each unique tweet)
• Tweet @planetwise #clothdiapers #wetbags (1 entry for each unique tweet)
• Like Nicki’s Diapers, Planet Wise and Best Bottom Diapers on Facebook - Be sure to state your facebook name when you post back here.
• Suggest the following facebook pages to your friends:  Nicki’s Diapers , Best Bottom Diapers , Planet Wise.  You must post back here telling us which friend accepted your page suggestion.  (1 entry per page for each person you suggest that LIKES us)
• Grab our button and place them on your blog.  Post a link to the blog here. (2 entries per blog - per button)
• Start or comment on a discussion on the Nicki's Diapers facebook page discussion board. 
• Blog about your choice to cloth diaper and include a link to www.nickisdiapers.com (2 entries)
• Tag @nicki's diapers or @best bottom diapers in a facebook post.
• Have a friend subscribe to our blog. Post their username in your comment. You can do this as many times as you can get friends to subscribe! 
• Talk about Nicki's Diapers on any forum and include a link to www.nickisdiapers.com.
• Sign up for the Nicki's Diapers newsletter (enter your email address on the top right of our homepage).
• Start a thread about this giveaway on any baby or cloth diapering related forum and include a link to your thread.  (2 entries)
• Place an order at nickisdiapers.com, myswimbaby.com or clothdiaperclearance.com between 7-1-11 and 7-7-11. Include your order number in your entry.
• Tell us your favorite fold for a prefold!
• Tell us why you prefer organic prefolds!

Why Choose Imagine Organic Prefolds?

Are you in the market for high quality, super-soft prefolds that will last for years and years? It sounds like Imagine Prefolds are a match for you! Whether you choose the Imagine Indian Prefolds or the Imagine Smart Fit Prefolds, you can expect these prefolds to be absorbent, soft and high quality.

Did you know that for only $3 more per dozen (that's only 25 cents EACH!) you can upgrade to Imagine Organic prefolds? After a quick search of the prefolds currently available on the market, you will see this is a STEAL! The Imagine Organic Prefolds range from $18/dozen to $35.50/dozen while other brands range from $28/dozen to $45/dozen. But you may be wondering, why should I pay the extra money for organic cotton?
Here's why:

• 25% of the worlds pesticides are sprayed on cotton, causing devastation to our land, air, water and the
    health of people living in conventional cotton-growing areas
• Organic cotton is often more durable.
• Organic ring-spun and combed cottons prove to be amongst the softest available on the market.
• The National Cancer Institute study found that farmers exposed to herbicides had a cancer risk six times greater than non-farmers.
• The short-term cost savings of buying conventional cotton clothing do not outweigh the long-term cost of cleaning up th environmental damage caused by growing it.
• Buying organic promotes a fundamental change in the way we treat the environment around us, looking not just to the next crop, but to the future of our children's planet. 

So next time you're getting ready to make a prefold purchase, consider Imagine ORGANIC prefolds!

Flip Diaper Review

I've tried a lot of different diapers over the past few years, and one that remains in my rotation (although I only have one) is the Flip diaper system by bumGenius.

It consists of a cover plus insert, making it an AI2/hybrid diaper.  The covers are one-size, making it economical.  You simply place soiled inserts into the pail and place a clean insert in the cover.  Easy.  I find the fit excellent on my boys -- the stretch is very forgiving and generous in the upper weight range, and the cover fits both my 22lb boy and my 35lb boy well (with room to grow!)

The cloth insert choices are Stay-Dry or Organic Cotton, and are both one-size -- you fold them to create the correct length (small, medium, or large).  There are ALSO disposable inserts, in packs of 18, which make traveling or caregiver situations even easier!

Overall, I really like the Flip system and would suggest it to those looking for a multitude of options.  Have you tried the Flip diapers?

Overnight Cloth

It's the middle of the night. Your baby wakes up, and you feel that dreaded cold, wet fabric clinging. A leak. Now instead of going back to sleep, you have to change a diaper in the dark and wake baby up even more...not particularly enjoyable with cloth OR disposable diapers.

So how do you get through a night and stay dry? My experience with my two heavy wetter boys will hopefully benefit you.

We ran the gamut of nighttime cloth choices.

• Prefolds and Blueberry minkee covers. No dice, leaks and midnight changes.
• Tried adding hemp doublers to things. Still not enough absorbency.
• Hemp seemed more absorbent, so we started using hemp fitteds. Success! No leaks! BabyKicks Organic One-Size Fitteds really work well for us at night, especially with an extra hemp doubler inside.
• Mother-ease One Size Fitteds in Bamboo Terry are awesome, too. Bamboo is so soft!

As he got bigger, the covers just didn't seem comfortable for him, so we tried wool. Wool longies/soakers over hemp fitteds became our big nighttime solution. Wool is a GREAT cover option at night, as it won't shift and leave gaps that can leak. Breathable and comfortable, too.

When the little one came along, we did the same with him right off the bat. The Mother-ease seemed trimmer and less overwhelming on him overnight, so for a long time it was one brand on one boy and another on the other boy...very confusing.

Finally, I found one diaper that works great on both boys for overnight that isn't quite so difficult....Dream-Eze Organic Cotton AIO. For cotton, it is amazingly absorbent and I haven't had leaks! I love these diapers.

It seems the trick to successful overnights is finding a diaper combination that:

1. fits your child correctly
2. has enough absorbency
3. is trim enough to be comfortable. 

If you're having nighttime issues, try these:

• Leaks? Add a doubler or switch to a wool soaker/longies.
• Too bulky? Switch to hemp or bamboo.
• Red bottom? Try adding a liner to wick moisture away from the skin.

If, of course, you try some things and still need some help, call Nicki's Diapers and we'll be happy to troubleshoot with you.