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Wednesday, November 23, 2011 152 comments

Are you ready for your chance to win a Charlie Banana One-Size Pocket Diaper?!


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 Wednesday, December 7th!

How do you enter to win? (Each worth 1 entry per day unless otherwise stated)
REQUIRED ENTRIES:
OPTIONAL ENTRIES:
  • 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 or #wetbags (1 entry for each unique tweet)
  • Tweet @bestbottomdiapers #clothdiapers (1 entry for each unique tweet)
  • Like Best Bottom DiapersPlanet Wise and My Swim Baby on Facebook - Be sure to state your facebook name when you post back here. (1 entry for each)
  • 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'sdiapers or @bestbottomdiapers, or @planetwise in a facebook post (1 entry for each tag)
  • 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.commyswimbaby.com or clothdiaperclearance.com between 11/23/11 and 12/6/11. Include your order number in your entry.
  • Tell us if you were to have your own diaper brand, what you could call it!
GOOD LUCK!!

Monday, November 21, 2011 6 comments

Cuties in Cloth Contest WINNERS!!!

First off, a HUGE thank-you to everyone who participated, commented and "liked" our photos! We had so much fun looking at all the adorable Cuties in Cloth! It was a HARD decision and we debated for quite some time! Here are the winners!

The Grand Prize and a $100 Gift Certificate to Nicki's Diapers goes to... Jessica Varney's Cutie, Margot! (picture #88)  for promoting and spreading the word about modern cloth diapers!


The Most Creative Picture and a $100 Gift Certificate to Nicki's Diapers goes to... Chrissy Matthews' Cutie, Nevy (picture #12)



BONUS Cutie (because we just couldn't decide!) and a $50 Gift Certificate to Nicki's Diapers goes to...  Leslie Turner's Cutie! (picture #39)


Winners, please email annie@nickisdiapers.com within one week to claim your prizes! 
**So sorry I originally flip flopped the pictures, I've got big time pregnancy brain right now and also timing contractions while blogging :) There are TWO $100 winners and a bonus $50 winner!!**

Friday, November 18, 2011 199 comments

Lusa Organics Review and Giveaway!

This morning was COLD here in Wisconsin. Not as cold as it's going to get, but cold enough that my kids' hats and mittens felt absolutely necessary. And before they head out, there's nothing better than LuSa Organics Cheek & Chin Balm to keep those cheeks from getting *too* rosy in the chilly wind. When little noses run, it also keeps the skin from getting raw due to constant wiping. Slather it on baby's chin to keep teething drool from irritating that tender skin.
When my kids get sick in the cooler weather, it's usually accompanied by mucous. Runny noses can wreak havoc on more than the respiratory tract. My kids get really rashy when they're sick, and LuSa Booty Balm is an awesome solution to any red bottom. I use it so consistently (as preventative) that the lovely smell will forever be ingrained with me as the smell of my children. It's fantastic as a skinned knee salve, cracked winter hands moisturizer, and so much more. I've even used it to treat cuts and scrapes on our dog (she was pretty beat up when we rescued her) as I knew it would be safe for her to lick and ingest!
LuSa Organics is one of my favorite companies not only because of the AWESOME products they make, but also because they're a local (to us here in Wisconsin), small family business. I want to mention that this small business is up for a BIG award -- a Best of Mothering award from Mothering.com! Please feel free to support a fantastic company by voting here: http://www.mothering.com/community/t/1336047/best-of-mothering-personal-care-baby-run-off-poll It's free and easy to register, and voting closes December 2nd at 5pm (PT).
To celebrate their nomination, LuSa Organics has agreed to sponsor a giveaway for you! One jar of Booty Balm and one jar of Cheek & Chin Balm will be given to the lucky winner.
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, December 2nd!
How do you enter to win? (Each worth 1 entry per day unless otherwise stated)
REQUIRED ENTRIES:
OPTIONAL ENTRIES:
  • 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)
  • Tweet @bestbottomdiapers #clothdiapers (1 entry for each unique tweet)
  • Like Best Bottom Diapers, Planet Wise and My Swim Baby on Facebook - Be sure to state your facebook name when you post back here. (1 entry for each)
  • 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'sdiapers or @bestbottomdiapers, or @planetwise in a facebook post (1 entry for each tag)
  • 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 11/18/11 and 12/1/11. Include your order number in your entry.
  • Tell us your favorite cloth diaper cream.
  • Tell us your favorite thing about winter weather!
GOOD LUCK!!

Thursday, November 17, 2011 1 comments

Cloth Diaper Accessories Kit WINNER!


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

Cloth Diapering From Day 1 Series: Packing for the Hospital

38 weeks pregnant with baby #3 sounds like a good time to get packed for the hospital... right?! :) My other 2 boys both came at 39 weeks so I guess I can't be putting if off any longer! The good news is I've had my regular hospital bag packed for a week now, I just needed to decide which cloth diapers and accessories to bring!
I'm planning for about 48 hours in the hospital. I know some people like to get home as soon as possible after birth, but my hospital is incredibly baby and mama friendly and it's really like a vacation being there! I openly admit that I milk it for all it's worth :) My first son was 9 pounds 11 ounces and my second was 8 pounds 5 ounces. That makes it somewhat difficult to guess the size of this baby, so I'm bringing a few options with.


It will primarily be my husband and I changing the baby and since we've already cloth diapered 2 kids, we are  very comfortable using prefolds and covers for the bulk of our newborn diapers. I do realize that on occasion a nurse or a visiting grandparent may change the baby's diaper so I'm bringing along a few easier options for them, just in case!

Here is what I have stuffed into a Large Planet Wise Wet Bag:



My plan is to bring this bag  up after the baby is born with his bag of clothing, etc. I have 2 diapers packed into my labor/delivery bag so that the first diaper to go on his tush is cloth! I had my husband decide which ones would be first, since I'm *hoping* he will be the one to put it on him! I'll post more about that with my "Cloth Diapering at the Hopsital" post at a to-be-determined date!

Even the best laid plans can sometimes fall through. I do have 2 dozen Imagine Smart Fit Size Small prefolds prepped and ready to go that any of the grandparents can bring when they visit if they little guy turns out to be not-so-little! 

Did you bring your own cloth diapers to the hospital? How does my list sound? I'd love to hear about your experiences!