The Six Pack Winner

After all the entries...(and by all I mean holy cow you kept me busy!)

The winner of the SoftBums 6 Pack (6 covers of your choice of color and 18 microfiber inserts) is

Amy Scott

Here is a picture of her little one in some blue Softbums

Such a sweetie!

I will email you what information you need to e-mail Sarah to recieve your six pack!

Congrats!

If you didn't win this contest, please be sure to enter the currently running contest which will end at the end of this month for a SoftBums basic pack!

Give aways will be happening much more regularly now so stick around, and keep up the twittering!

Do the Diaper Dance!!!

I have laundry photos...they are very exciting! :)


I had a question after the previous laundry post about when I do laundry and how many inserts/covers I have left when I do laundry. I am kind of a fluff horde, so I have the luxury to do laundry when it starts to smell in the dirty bucket/when it gets full. But, when I first started and I only had 6 covers/18 inserts, I would do laundry when I had 2 covers left (the one on him, and one clean) or when I had 5 inserts left, 4 clean, and one on him. This worked for me, but you have to plan ahead a little more if you want to do laundry at leasure (aka not being right at the washer to restart or switch).


Baking Soda=awesome! I use about 1-2 Tbsp to my diapers, either the first or second cycle. Usually I add it during the first, unless I forget, then I add it the second time. I find it really helps the diapers deodorize, and stay fresh. Completely optional, just my personal preference. You can find a big box like this at your local grocery store for only a couple bucks.


It doesn't take much detergent. I use Purex free and clear--a reccomendation from Sarah (photo of detergent is below). If you look at this picture closely you can see the marks that the manufacturer puts in the cup. This is all you need, this is even a little heavier than you generally need (I was washing about 12 covers and 25 inserts...just got back from vaca). One really doesn't need a lot of detergent, I too was doubtful of this fact when I started cding...but it is true!!!!!!!!! If you add more than this...you'll probably end up having to do an extra rinse because you will get lots of bubbles.




Here you can see how big the load was (hopefully nothing to icky is showing :)). On the one side you can see all the diapers, the other, I threw my dirty bag in right with the diapers. Also, my cloth wipes go right in with my diapers too. The diaper bag works great too when you're done with the laundry...its like a built in laundry basket. :) Throw them in the bag and take them out to the clothes line, or take them up to put away.


I always wash cold first, then hot. I always do large for the cold wash, then if the load is smaller, I will do medium for the hot wash...to save hot water and energy. If I have a really dirty load, I will double up on the cold washes and then do one hot wash at the end.
--note the OLD washer, my diapers still come out white--if my washer can do it, yours can do it blindfolded--


Clean diapers!!!!!! I like to grab one and diaper with it right away...Mason thinks its hillarious to have on a warm diaper--he giggles so hard...I end up in tears laughing so hard! Funny babies!

This is how I store my covers. I stuff mine, fold the insert into thirds and fold the cover over the top. There are many ways to store your fluff, this is just how I like to do it. It took me a while to come up with my system.

These are the inserts, I fold these guys in thirds and stack into my bins.

My bins sit nice in the changing table. I got these at Target a few months ago. Just to the right of the insert bins, I have my doublers sitting on the shelf, and just below is the cloth wipes warmer. Prince lion heart has a cloth warmer out and it is awesome (you can see the warmer in 2nd pic in the bottom left...its white)! However, don't buy their wipes, they fall apart! I have a bunch from Sarah at Softbums, and you can easily make your own. Make sure you either serge or turn over your edges though otherwise your fabric will unravel and get stuck in your hook and loop (just the hook)....which stinks to pull out! I found out the hard way. You can always wash them separate...I just thought that was not necessary.

I like the blue monster towel...he is so cute!


This is a pic showing how I air dry my covers between uses. It may seem obvious, but recently I realized I could velcro them on here so they don't fall off! Which is awesome! I hang them here to air dry when they are just wet, then use another insert when they are dry. This is why I LOVE our SoftBums! They are multi-use! I can sometimes get 2 covers to last a full day! Then the next day, I use those 'dirty' diapers (they aren't dirty, but have been wet a few times) to diaper when I expect #2 to arrive. That is how I rotate.

OOOH, and at night, I double. Mason is a heavy wetter, so we do two inserts at night. Works like a charm.




This is my lil man. I took this the other day when I was at my moms. We were just hanging out outside, so I decided to let his lil butt air out (You can see a little dimpling from the texture on the insert)! I thought it was a cute pic, and it also shows how nice his skin is on his behind! Thank you SoftBums for keeping my baby's bum, soft!

Ok, ladies (and gents) I need your help! We are buying a new house and moving around the 24th of Sept. I have a blank canvas to paint in Mason's new room! Any ideas/tips that you have for me would be great! All I know I want to do is paint a small area with that chalkboard paint! Dad is pushing for Viking's colors, but that isn't going to happen!

ANOTHER GIVE AWAY!!!

We are doing another give away, this time for a SoftBums Basic Pack. This includes one cover (choose one of our 6 colors) and 3 microfiber snap in inserts. These all-in-one diapers are a perfect fit for newborn babies up to potty training toddlers!

This is the perfect opportunity to try out our diapers, or add to your stash!!!

Entry rules:
1. Make sure you put contact information (email) with your first post, so we can contact you when you win.
2. If you have a common name, distinguish yourself in each post so I can keep the entries straight!
3. Your entries will be counted through the comments on the blog, so keep us updated on how you're entering! (You must include any links to posts/refferals ...eg a review on a blog, send us that website...just like before)

Ways to enter
***for 1 entry***
1. Become a fan on facebook (link at top of page)
2. Follow us on twitter (link at top of page)
3. Send pictures of your little one in Softbums to MeganSchultz@gmail.com
4. Post in the comments of this blog about you, if you're cd ing already, or why youre interested, how long you've been cding...etc.
5. Comment on other posts (send us the link)/ forums or blogs
6. Once for each time you reply to us on twitter or facebook (make sure you tell us what time and date that you replied)
7. NEW!!!--refer a friend, if your friend starts entering, have them refer to you in their first post, you will get one entry and they will get one entry! If, they place a new order, you also get 5 points!!!

***two entries***
1. Post a review (if you add pictures it will be 1 more entry) on your blog/website, or if you don't have your own, post a review on a website that carries Softbums.

***five entries****
1. Place a new order!

This contest will run to the end of the month! Enter away!

Good Luck!

Megan

SOFTBUMS 6 Pack Give Away!!!!

SOFTBUMS 6 Pack Giveaway!

Win 6 Softbums Perfect Fit Covers in your choice of colors(aren't they pretty!), and 18 Microfiber SNAP-IN INSERTS!! That's enough diapers to cloth diaper your older baby full-time, and your younger baby part-time!!

1. Make sure you put contact information (email) with your first post, so we can contact you when you win.

2. If you have a common name, distinguish yourself in each post so I can keep the entries straight!

3. Your entries will be counted through the comments on the blog, so keep us updated on how you're entering! (You must include any links to posts/refferals ...eg a review on a blog, send us that website...just like before)

Ways to enter

***for 1 entry***

1. Become a fan on facebook (link at top of page)

2. Follow us on twitter (link at top of page)

3. Send pictures of your little one in Softbums to MeganSchultz@gmail.com

4. Post in the comments of this blog about you, if you're cd ing already, or why youre interested, how long you've been cding...etc.

5. Comment on other posts (send us the link)/ forums or blogs

6. Once for each time you reply to us on twitter or facebook (make sure you tell us what time and date that you replied)

***two entries***

1. Post a review (if you add pictures it will be 1 more entry) on your blog/website, or if you don't have your own, post a review on a website that carries Softbums.

***five entries****

1. Place a new order!

2. Send a narrated video (meganschultz@gmail.com) about how you cloth diaper, a video review of your SoftBums, tips for other parent's that are or are thinking about cloth diapering, etc. 2 Video's max per person. The video will possibly be used on the website/blog. If you have a video please let me know and I will tell you how to get it to me!

So remember the biggest thing is to post everything you do on the comment section of this blog post! I will count your entries that way.

Stay updated, I may add a couple more ways to enter!

The contest will run until September 18th

Megan

Good luck!

Cloth Diapering Twins with Softbums!

Softbums and Twins
I interviewed a mother of twins for the scoop on cloth diapering with twins :)

The skinny: 2- 8 month old boys, 4 Softbum shells each, 25 bamboo inserts total, 5 bamboo doublers, Laundry every 2 days



The twin factor: Since my boys are different sizes (there is usually about a 6 pound difference), their softbums are adjusted to different sizes. I get blue snaps and green snaps, one color for each child. This way, they can each have a variety of diaper colors so I don't get bored! Every couple of weeks, the leg snuggers need a little adjustment due to growth. The Softbums are super-fast to change which is essential with two. Grab a shell (either a fresh one or a clean used one that has aired out) and snap 1 snap then put the diaper on, adding doublers for naps and long car rides)

When I use Softbums: I use them at home and on the road. When we travel, I put one extra shell and 2-4 inserts (depending on the length of the trip) in the diaper bag. With twins, diaper bag space in in short supply and 4 changes of Softbums take up the space just 2 stuffed pockets used to. My husband and my mother both use the Softbums and have no trouble. I have tried them at night with 2 inserts and with 1 insert and 2 doublers. Both set-ups were enough to keep everything dry during my boys' 11 hour nights.

Why I use Softbums: I started using Softbums when my twin boys were 6 months old. I had tried many other brands of one size pocket and All in Two diapers (BumGenius 3.0, Rocky Mountain Diapers, EcoNappies, Haute Pocket, Wahmies, GroBaby). I did not care for the snaps on the front of the diaper as they came unsnapped when diapering the boys and they were ugly (showed through onesies and some shorts). I started looking for a diaper that wouldn't take up much room since my twins have to share diaper holding space on the changing table and one with natural fibers against the babies' tender skin. I found Softbums with bamboo inserts and tried one. I loved it and ordered more, with snap closures as my son's skin and aplix do not get along. I have since increased my Softbums stash to a total of 8 covers, 25 inserts, and 5 doublers.

Laundry: I wash diapers every 2 days. I usually have covers and inserts left over at that point (when I had 6 covers and 18 inserts the wash time coincided with having just enough left to diaper them through the laundry time). I have a diaper sprayer so I put the pee soaked and formerly rinsed poo diapers in the laundry, covers and inserts. I have a front loader and I do a cold rinse, a heavy cold wash with 1 scoop of Allen's Naturally, and a hot wash with extra rinse with no soap. Then I put everything in the dryer on Medium, I pull out the covers after about 10 minutes (or when I remember!!) and let everything else finish drying.