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I have one of the most unique (and best fitting!) cloth diapers I have ever used to introduce to you today! The SoftBums Echo diaper uniquely adjusts for the best fit for your baby no matter what size your baby's waist or legs are!

The SoftBums Echo is a 2-part system of waterproof Shells and removable Pods. This allows incredible flexibility in how you configure your diaper! You can choose to use DryTouch Pods or Organic Bamboo Pods, both using the same great Echo Shell. Because the top layer is built into the Pod rather than the Shell (like a pocket diaper), you can usually reuse the Shell again. 

Switch back and forth between covers to let one air out in between changes to get the most out of them. Toss them in the wet bag, if they get soiled or really wet, and at the end of the day. This means you'll probably only go through 6-8 Shells a day for a newborn and 2-3 a day for babies over 12 months! 

But what is the best feature of all is the Slide²Size adjustment for the perfect fit for your baby! My daughter has been really tiny ever since she was born so it has been really hard to find a cloth diaper that would fit her! That is why I love my SoftBums diaper and its adjustable system!

Echo Shells with Slide²Size are like no other! Unlike other one-size-fits-all diapers, the Echo uses no unsightly, complicated external snaps to size the Shell. The secret is the Slide²Size system, which adjusts the size of the diaper by letting you choose the size of leg openings, just like you'd work a drawstring bag and similar to high quality baby clothes and athletic gear. This diaper is so adjustable that it has no actual sizes at all! You can adjust the leg openings to be anywhere from 2" to 14". This means SoftBums Echo with Slide²Size really will fit a newborn, and really will fit a potty training toddler. Only SoftBums can guarantee to fit EVERY baby EVERY time!!

SoftBums Echo Features:

• SoftBums Patent Pending Slide²Size is the ONLY variable adjustment of it's kind
• Fits all legs widths from 4" - 14" for NO red marks EVER. Made in the USA!
• Choose your own Pods for a customized diapering system!
• SoftBums Echo looks smaller than leading brands, because it's Ultra Trim
• No Leaks, Thanks to Slide²Size Technology!
• SoftBums Echo protects against rash; up to 80% less rash than disposables!
• Industrial strength velcro closures are long lasting and won't "wear out" like other velcro
• Reusable Echo shell saves money, space, and resources

I received the special Lilac diaper of April because I love purple color on my daughter! I absolutely love the light purple color of this diaper, but best of all I love the fit! In addition to the great Slide²Size fit for the legs, it also fits my daughter's tiny wait too because it has overlapping waist tabs!

The material on the inside of the diaper IS SO SOFT and so is the great DryTouch pods! I love that this super soft material is against my daughter's sensitive skin and bottom!

The Slide²Size system is secretly tucked into the inside of the diaper so it stays out of the way but is also easy to adjust when needed.

Like, I mentioned, I really love the DryTouch Pods too! They are absorbent and economical. Use one for daytime and add a Mini Pod for older babies, nights and naps. Made to fit just as easily in an Omni pocket and snapped into an Echo, these Pods contain 4 layers of absorbent microfiber and are topped with creamy soft microfleece. With no need to fold for larger babies, these are our easiest Pods yet.

The DryTouch Mini Pods were perfect to use with my tiny daughter! They are composed of 3 layers of absorbent microfiber terry and topped with a super soft layer of microfleece to provide comfort and a dry feel for your baby! Lay them in your Echo Shell or stuff them in your Omni with a Pod to increase absorbency for heavy wetters or overnight use. You can put them on top or beneath the Pod. You can also use them alone with an Echo or Omni Shell for newborns for a super trim fit while still providing comfort and a dry feel along with plenty of absorbency for any newborn!

So as you can see, this diaper is one of a kind, easy to adjust for every size child, and comes in great colors for every baby and personality! If you are having a hard time finding a good fitting diaper for your child, I highly recommend SoftBums Echo diapers!

Buy It: You can purchase the Echo Shell for $21.95 and a DryTouch Pod for $4.95 on the SoftBums website. 

Win It: SoftBums is generously offering (1) Echo with a DryTouch Pod (you can choose color/print) to a lucky winner!

Mason Jar Meals

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Peanut Allergies

Food Allergy Resources

How to Read a Label for Peanut Allergy

October 2009

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Peanut Allergy Avoidance List
Hidden ingredient names for peanut protein

Save and Print: Travel-Size Cards to Help You Read Labels for Peanut Allergy(PDF) Full Version: Peanut Allergy Avoidance List (PDF)

Related KFA Resources: Is Your Food Really Allergy-Safe? Careful Label Reading for Food Allergens

Did you know? Effective January 1, 2006, foods covered by the FDA labeling laws that contain peanut must be labeled in plain English to declare that it “contains peanut.” However, there are many foods and products that are not covered by FDA allergen labeling laws, so it is still important to know how to read a label for peanut ingredients. Products exempt from plain English labeling rules: foods that are not regulated by the FDA, cosmetics and personal care products, prescription and over‐the‐counter medications, pet food, toys and crafts. *The FDA has exempted highly refined peanut oil from being labeled as an allergen.

The following ingredients found on a label indicate the presence of peanut protein. All labels should be read carefully before consuming a product, even if it has been used safely in the past.

Contain Peanut:

Arachic oil Arachis Arachis hypogaea Artificial nuts Beer nuts Boiled peanuts Cold pressed, extruded, or expelled peanut oil  Crushed nuts, crushed peanuts Dry roasted peanuts Earth nuts Goober peas Goobers Ground nuts, ground peanuts Hydrolyzed peanut protein

Hypogaeic acid Mandelonas Mixed nuts Monkey nuts Nu nuts flavored nuts Nut pieces Nutmeat Peanuts, peanut butter, peanut butter chips, peanut butter morsels  Peanut flour Peanut paste Peanuts sauce, peanut syrup Spanish peanuts Virginia peanuts

May Contain Peanuts:

Artificial flavoring
Baked goods
Candy
Chili
Chocolate
Crumb toppings

Ethnic foods: African, Asian, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican

Fried foods
Flavoring
Graham cracker crust
Hydrolyzed plant protein
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Marzipan
Mole sauce
Natural flavoring
Nougat

May Not Be Safe:

Lupine is a legume that cross-reacts with peanut at a high rate and should be avoided by peanut allergic patients. It does not fall under the labeling requirements of FALCPA. Lupine is also known as lupinus albus and can be found in seed or flour form.

Some allergy experts advise those allergic to peanuts to avoid all tree nuts. Ask your allergist what is best for your child. 

From: http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/resourcespre.php?id=62

June Calendar Bum Giveaway Enter Here!

We are trying something new this month!  

To enter to win your June Calendar Bums all you need to do is complete the crossword puzzle below!  Once completed email me (softbumsguru@gmail.com) your answers, text format 1-23 and submit a comment to the blog saying you emailed me your answers.  I will pick a winner next Sunday 6/10/2012.

The winner will get a June Calendar Bums Solo Pack!  

Want to Print the Puzzle? Click here


Across
2. The original SoftBums diaper
3. The absorbent part of the pod
7. Another name for Velcro
9. The smallest SoftBums pod for the smallest babies are called ________ pods.
11. April Calendar Bum Color
13. What is on June's calendar bum?
15. .blogspot.com is SoftBums' blog
21. AI2
22. A must have for using cloth diapers on the go
23. February Calendar Bum Color


Down
1. What makes Softbums sizing unique?
3. what state is SoftBums based out of
4. What fabric keeps baby feeling dry?
5. SoftBums mascot
6. What is hidden in the SoftBums diaper to make them adjust to any baby?
8. What the Omni has that the Echo doesn't
10. The inside of the SoftBums system
12. CDer's term for their collection of diapers
14. The outside of the SoftBums system
16. The pod made just for stuffing the Omni
17. Never use fabric_______ when washing your cloth diapers
18. An adoring synonym for cloth diapers
19. The other closure option for SoftBums other than Hook and Loop.
20. An item that makes cleaning dirty diapers into the toilet easier


Good Luck!

June Calendar Bums!

Calendar Bums continues!

Each and every month this year, we will be introducing a new limited edition color or print as part of our "Calendar Bums" campaign.

This month SoftBums is heading down to the farm with our brand new Print, "Cowies"! This is a super cute gender neutral cow print, will have your little one shouting for Cowies! They're available for purchase now at www.SoftBums.com   Or, from your favorite SoftBums Retailer!

Little Miss Stella is pictured here feeding the chickens in her New COWIES PRINT OMNI DIAPER!  She loved picking out her own SoftBums diaper this morning with little mommy and baby cows on it.

Cowies are available for a Limited Time in OMNI with Velcro. Order yours now so you don't miss out!