Our Bummis Easy Fit Cloth Diaper winner is Jaime Ploegert! Congrats! I will be sending you a message via google friend connect (since I forgot to ask for your e-mail address) and you will have 48 hours to respond.
Bummis Easy Fit Cloth Diaper winner!
Jul 29th, 2010 by urbanpioneerwoman
Doopsy Cloth Diaper Giveaway
Jul 28th, 2010 by urbanpioneerwoman
Hi Amy here. Now that I have two kids in diapers, I am having great fun reviewing one size diapers and trying them out on both of my kids! It is really neat to be able to see how the diaper will fit on a little one and how it will continue to perform on an older child! Our second one size diaper review and giveaway, brought to you by Jessica and John, is the Doopsy Cloth Diaper! Unfortunately, this will also be the last cloth diaper giveaway in which both Jessica and John participate in product testing because Jessica up and decided that she was done with diapers!!!
The Doopsy Cloth Diaper is a pocket diaper that comes in 5 bright colors with many different options to meet the needs of the many different cloth diapering families! The “R” style diaper comes with two 4 layer microfiber inserts for just $14.95! This should take most babies from 10 lbs to at least 35 lbs and is easier on the budget than many other pocket diapers available! The “D” style diaper comes with one 4 layer microfiber insert AND a Doopsy PUL insert/bamboo soaker to give you extra protection from leaks all for just $15.95! This unique insert/soaker can also be easily adjusted to fit infants between 10 and 35 lbs as well. Finally the “SD” style diaper comes with one 4 layer microfiber insert, a Doopsy PUL insert/bamboo soaker, AND an extra bamboo/hemp absorbency pad all for just $16.95! Exceptional absorbency, leak protection, and a trim fit with a variety of price options available! This is truly one of the most versatile cloth diapers on the market!
Unlike the last time I got a diaper made with bamboo in the mail, this time I remembered to boil the diaper BEFORE using it! The absorbency is absolutely awesome, AND you still get a great trim fit! I also love all of the different options! The Doopsy Cloth Diaper is a great diaper, especially for parents with multiple children in cloth diapers or parents who are looking for a cheaper pocket diaper without sacrificing quality! After using the diaper with both of my children at night and during the day, I only have one complaint and that is the snaps. I have only recently started using diapers with snaps as opposed to hook and loop. Of all the snap diapers I have tried so far, the Doopsy Cloth Diaper gives the best fit. However, I think that you get the best fit with hook and loop because you are not quite as limited as to where the tabs must be attached. However, I also realize that snaps are more durable so it just depends on the family.
Now you can enter to win a Doopsy SD style cloth diaper!
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Giveaway ends August 26, 2010 at 11pm CST.
ERGO Backpack Giveaway
Jul 24th, 2010 by urbanpioneerwoman
Hi Amy here with a great giveaway from my #1 favorite place to purchase baby carriers: Carry Me Away! They offer the widest selection of baby carriers I have seen to date! They also offer free shipping on all orders $50 and up! Along with great customer service, they also break down all of the different options available in baby carriers to help you find the one that is right for you! They are a wonderful company, and I am pleased to be hosting an ERGO Backpack giveaway with them!
If you have never tried an ERGO carrier, you are truly missing out! You can put a child on your back without assistance with just two simple buckles! They are also incredibly comfortable, even when carrying a toddler while pregnant! While I was pregnant with baby John, I ended up flying with my very busy two year old, Jessica, and the ERGO carrier was a lifesaver!!! I had a direct flight, which unfortunately was canceled due to a busted windshield. I ended up having to go through Atlanta. I would have never made it with Jessica, her carseat, and our two carry-ons without the ERGO carrier! Being new to the ERGO carrier, I didn’t know they made an ERGO Backpack that attached to it….that would have made it even easier!!!!
Me and Jessica at the airport!
The ERGO Backpack is the perfect solution for a day hiking trip, an on-flight carry-on, and outings around town. It could very easily replace a diaper bag for most outings!
The ERGO Backpack stuffed to the brim!
...with 12 Bumgenius diapers w/inserts, 12 baby washcloths, 1 sippy cup of water, 1 plastic baggie for dirty diapers, 1 large receiving blanket, and 1 huge container of Goldbond powder....everything we HAVE to have for a day out with both kiddos!!!!
I actually prefer a backpack style bag to a diaper bag most of the time because it is not constantly sliding down my arm while I am dealing with my busy toddler (and this one is very comfortable)! The ERGO Backpack can be worn as a backpack, carried by the handle, or attached to the ERGO carrier. It attaches to the ERGO carrier by looping a tab around each of the top two straps. The older version has four looping tabs – two at the top and two at the bottom. I don’t see why they did away with the bottom two looping tabs. Even if you didn’t want to use them to allow for more expansion in the bag, there might be times you would want the bag better secured. Amazingly, once you are used to the ERGO carrier it is still pretty easy to put the carrier on without assistance even when the bag is fully loaded! I was also surprised that I was actually able to get some things out of the bag while wearing Jessica on my back. I do wish it was a little easier to get the bag off while wearing a child in the carrier. I also wish that the bag either had a lock or a drawstring….to keep my mischievous toddler OUT of it!!
Overall, I love the idea of having a bag that can be taken on and off of my carrier, giving me the ultimate arms-free experience when out with my little ones! If the quality of the ERGO Backpack is anything like the ERGO Carrier (and it seems to be), then it should last through all of my children and will be worth the retail value of $29.99-$64 (although I rarely pay that for a backpack…). I would definitely recommend it to others, especially those who find themselves needing the ultimate arms-free experience while out with their little ones!
Now you can enter to win an ERGO backpack of your choice of remaining stock at Carry Me Away!
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Giveaway ends August 16, 2010 at 11pm CST.
Little Tikes Spray & Rescue Fire Truck giveaway!
Jul 22nd, 2010 by daveysmommy
Hi, Lisa here with my first Fun in the Sun giveaway! Amy has been focusing on the sun safety products, and I have been trying to find great products you can enjoy outside with your little ones (while practicing sun safety!). Little Tikes has been making kids toys since 1970 and just celebrated their 40th anniversary this year! They are committed to making safe, quality, durable fun toys that encourage discovery and learning, and they urge kids to play outdoors and “Get up and grow!”
I was so excited when Little Tikes offered to sponsor a giveaway on our blog! I had been looking forward to Davey getting to the age to have ride on toys, especially Little Tikes ride on toys because I remember how durable and safe they are since my younger brother had them when he was little. Actually, up until recently my mom still had his Little Tikes classic pick up truck from about 13 years ago and it was still in good condition!
Little Tikes sent Davey a Spray & Rescue Fire Truck to try out and I have to say it quickly became his favorite toy! As you know, I’ve had a lot of family stuff going on lately, so it was actually quite some time before we even took it outside and put water in it, but Davey climbed in and rode it around the house all the time! It was the first toy he’d go to when he got up in the morning and after naps. We finally did take it outside not too long ago, and he loves playing in the water and climbing on it outside, though it is a little hard for him to push in the grass outside, as he is on the lower end of the recommended age range (1 1/2 to 5 years). I love that this is a toy he can grow with and play with for a few more years!
The Spray & Rescue Fire Truck was fairly easy to assemble, though trying to put it together while Davey was awake made it a little more difficult! It has a pressurized water tank and hose that really squirts water! The water tank is easily removable which makes it easy to fill up, and it holds up to 2 gallons of water. Davey was able to move the pump up and down, but of course he did not understand that was what makes the water come out. It definitely would be easier for a slightly older child to play with on their own though. There is a button on the end of the water hose to make it spray, which Davey could do himself, but he preferred to have me spray him than to play with the hose himself!
The Spray & Rescue Fire Truck is very sturdy and durable. Davey climbs in and out of it, even head first over the side that doesn’t have a door, and he has not even come close to flipping it over! It rolls easily on smooth surfaces, but not so easily that your little one will have it roll out from under them. It is definitely of the high quality you would expect from Little Tikes!
Little Tikes has offered to send one of our lucky readers their own Spray & Rescue Fire Truck!
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This giveaway is open to US and Canada.
Giveaway ends August 14, 2010 at 11pm CST.
Fun in the Sun: Gypsy Mama Water Wrap
Jul 21st, 2010 by urbanpioneerwoman
Hi Amy here again with a discount code for a product specifically intended to keep our littlest ones shielded from dangerous UV rays: The Gypsy Mama Water Wrap! I live on the coast, so my children begin getting in the water and learning to swim at a very young age! During the summers we love to spend time at the community pool! One of the nice things about the community pool is that they offer childcare for $2 an hour! Unfortunately, the child must be 6 months old. This presents a problem when it comes to working with Jessica on her swimming since I either must have John with me or leave him with a sitter at a whopping $10 an hour! Thankfully, I found the Gypsy Mama Water Wrap! The Gypsy Mama Water Wrap is made of a non-chemically treated material that blocks over 98% of UV rays! The fabric feels like swimsuit material so it dries very quickly and is very breathable! You simply wrap it on yourself, tuck your baby in it, and go!!
I bought a Gypsy Mama Water Wrap at the beginning of the summer, and I absolutely love it!!!!! The material is stretchy yet supportive. It really looks fabulous on….perfect if you want to wear your baby out to a dressy occasion. It is incredibly breathable!!! When we are going to be out on a particularly humid day, this is the wrap I reach for! Keeping John close to my skin also helps him regulate his own temperature during our hot hot summer days!! There are so many wonderful uses for this wrap. You could take a shower while wearing your baby. You could go to the beach or splash pad. You could even get in the pool while wearing your baby. I always wear John when I take Jessica swimming because I need both arms free for her; however, I will add as a retired lifeguard that if you choose to get in the pool while wearing your baby, you need to be very very careful to be continually aware of how deep you are and how you are moving. I also don’t take Jessica swimming anywhere that does not have a lifeguard because i cannot rescue her while wearing John. Everyone at the pool is always so fascinated by the Gypsy Mama Water Wrap, and John absolutely LOVES getting in the water!!! I wish I had a picture of us using the Gypsy Mama Water Wrap, but I use it when I need both arms free, which means I don’t usually have someone around to take a picture! The Gypsy Mama Water Wrap also has the added benefit that it protects most of my trunk as well as baby John. Also when you are not wearing it, you could use it as a UV blocking blanket!
This wrap has allowed me to get Jessica out of the house and into the water this summer while helping John regulate his body temperature and protect him from UV rays. It is an absolutely brilliant idea!!! Now you can get your own Gypsy Mama Water Wrap with 10% off when you use the discount code SUNFUN at www.wrapsodybaby.com through July 28, 2010!
Fun in the Sun: 2nd Tahoe Kids Giveaway
Jul 18th, 2010 by urbanpioneerwoman
Hi Amy here again with an opportunity for TWO lucky winners!! (I wasn’t kidding when I said we would be having several more giveaways in the very near future with Sierra Summits!!!) If you remember, earlier this summer Sierra Summits provided our readers with a discount code for a limited time on the purchase of sunscreen from their website. Well, now they are giving away bottles of their new Tahoe Kids Sunscreen to our readers throughout the rest of the summer! The Tahoe Kids Sunscreen is the same great product I reviewed earlier this summer, only this time in a fun, kid-friendly bottle!! Currently it is retailing for $12.99 for a 3oz tube. Yes, quality sunscreen is expensive, but protecting your kids from melanoma is truly priceless! I am a rather frugal person, but I pay through the nose to keep my kids safe from dangerous UV rays. I never want them to look at their own children and wonder if they will live to see them start talking due to melanoma. If you missed my review of the Sierra Summits sunscreen earlier this summer, I have re-posted a portion of it below.
Sierra Summits’ sunscreen was the first to obtain the Melanoma International Foundation’s Seal of Approval. The main active ingredient in Sierra Summits’ sunscreen is Zinc Oxide, which has been used for over 300 years and has a history of being safe for longterm use and effective for blocking UVA and UVB rays. It also does not degrade in the sunlight like Avobenzone so no photo-stabilizing chemicals must be added. They avoid the use of oils, fragrances, and Avobenzone to create a sunscreen that will not irritate sensitive skin. They have also avoided using Oxybenzone (which appears in 98% of mainstream sunscreens) because of its reputation with regard to how it is absorbed by the skin and longterm effects. It also goes on lightly like lotion so you are not stuck feeling greasy all day!! They choose not to offer a spray-on version because you are less likely to get full coverage and effects of inhaling those chemicals is unknown. The average sunscreen you pick up at the grocery store cannot boast of these things and many of them will cause reactions in those with sensitive skin (specifically our little ones). This is a sunblock that the entire family can use and be protected from dangerous UV rays!! (except for those under 1 year of age)
Required entry: Name one thing that makes Tahoe Kids a great sunscreen choice for your family and leave your e-mail address (You can leave it in name (at) email (dot) com format if you would like).
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Giveaway ends August 4, 2010 at 11pm CST.
Matooka Review
Jul 17th, 2010 by urbanpioneerwoman
Hi, Amy here. I was recently contacted by Matooka Kids Couture, a truly unique children’s clothing company designed just for little girls with a flair for style! Matooka Kids Couture was created by two Canadian moms, each one of six sisters and with eight daughters between them. Yona and Daniella, both former lawyers, launched Matooka in 2009 after leaving behind the safety of their legal careers, to create a unique clothing line that exhibits a European flair. Matooka is already being sold in over twenty stores in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Toronto!
Jessica is only 2, but she is already exhibiting her own unique sense of style. Unfortunately she was born to a mother who can hardly match colors, let alone clothes! Jessica had a great time showing off her new dress! I had told a friend, who keeps her little girl looking quite stylish, that Matooka carried a truly unique line of clothes. With so many variations on the same theme available in common retail stores, she did not understand just how unique Matooka‘s clothing line truly is until she saw the dress they sent Jessica!
One last thing I noticed besides the unique sense of style offered by Matooka is the quality of each stitch! I am a seamstress, myself, and I have never bought a clothing item for anyone in my family of better quality! Their clothes are obviously designed with a lot of thought and put together with the same great attention to detail. Amazingly they are also easy to care for as well! I put the dress they sent us in a regular wash cycle of assorted clothes and then dried it in a dryer. Amazingly, it did just fine and required minimal ironing after sitting in the dryer for a while! Now that is impressive!! If I am going to buy Jessica a new outfit, I want it to be of the kind of quality Matooka offers, and I know Jessica appreciates the unique style offered by Matooka! Little girls love to express their individuality in what they wear….and it starts young!
You can check them out at www.matooka.com, peachandplum.com, and shopbabytrends.com
Second Tahoe Kids winner!
Jul 17th, 2010 by urbanpioneerwoman
Our Tahoe Kids winner is Julianne Creeden! Congrats! I will be trying to contact you shortly (since I forgot to ask for your e-mail address) and you will have 48 hours to respond.
On a side note, I really enjoyed reading all of the posts! Be on the look out for more giveaways this summer with Sierra Summits! We are so proud to be working with a company that offers such excellent products!
Tahoe Kids winner!
Jul 16th, 2010 by urbanpioneerwoman
Our Tahoe Kids winner is Lindsey! Congrats! I will be contacting you shortly via twitter (since I forgot to ask for your e-mail address) and you will have 48 hours to respond.
On a side note, I really enjoyed reading all of the posts, and I am pleased that the winner of this giveaway is a fellow melanoma survivor! Be on the look out for more giveaways this summer with Sierra Summits! We are so proud to be working with a company that offers such excellent products!
UV Moby winner!
Jul 12th, 2010 by urbanpioneerwoman
Our UV Moby winner is Rachel N! Congrats! I will be contacting you shortly by email and you will have 48 hours to respond.
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