Today’s post is written by my IRL friend Sarah.  She blogs at Life With The Seefeldts.

I’m a first time mom and my girl is almost one year old. I’m relatively new to cloth diapering but have gotten to try out a few different kinds.

Here is a little about my experience with Fuzzibunz One-Size diapers.

I’ve had Fuzzibunz One-Size in my diaper rotation for a couple of months now. Fuzzibunz One-Size are pocket diapers, so they are waterproof on the outside and you don’t need a diaper cover over them (that was important for me). One-Size means you can use them from birth until potty-training.

What I like:
• Super-soft fleece against my baby’s bottom
• Snaps so she doesn’t pull off her diaper!
• Thick, absorbent inserts
• Adjustable leg-holes so you can get a unique fit
• Really cute colors!

Downsides:
• With two inserts the diaper gets bulky (but not really more than other pocket diapers I’ve tried)
• I have had leaking before when I didn’t get a good tight fit
• Seem to be a bit narrower than other diapers

Here’s a great thing, though: I can totally trust it as a night-time diaper! I stuff both inserts in and add another insert (Thirsties or bumgenius) or a prefold and my baby is good to go for 12-13 hours. She gets milk right before bed (around 7:15) and then nurses again about 5am and goes back to sleep and I don’t change her until 7-8am. No leaking!

My girl has a fluffy tummy and thick, chunky thighs. That’s why this diaper seems a bit narrower on her than others that seem more generous in the bum. I think the leaks I got were from not getting it snapped tight (she moves around during diaper changes) and then the narrow fit allowing leaks when she moves. (Maybe that wouldn’t be a problem with skinny babies) It’s not my go-to diaper during the day but I use it when I know I can change her in a couple of hours. I definitely use it at night.

Sarah, I will add that I am so glad I’m not the only one who has to wrestle my child or have an older child sit on Sterling during diaper changes.  Very annoying.  Where Kate has the chunky thighs Sterling has nothin’.  Both have problems.  I get leaks often because diapers don’t go tight enough.

Thank you for reviewing the Fuzzi Bunz One Size!

Click here to see the winner of the Tiny Tush Trim hemp fitted cloth diaper!

I am such a huge fan of Rumparooz cloth diapers.  I’ve even rubbed this love off on a friend of mine who now has 8 for her 2 year old!

Julie and her family have been blessed with an amazing success story.  She shares a bit of it with us in her video Birth of Rumparooz.

If you’d like to purchase a Rumparooz cloth diaper you may do so directly from Rumparooz or from one of her many retailers.

I’d also be blessed if you would take a minute to answer an 8 question survey. Once you have answered the 8 questions you will have the opportunity to add your name and email and be entered into a drawing for a NEW Goodmama bamboo fitted. This is a special Goodmama I won from the Goodmama blog and I’d love to pass it on to you. Click the link below to get started.

Finding a nighttime solution that works for your baby can be extremely stressful.  No parent wants to change a diaper in the middle of the night and the last thing any parent wants to do is change sheets!

Whether your child is a light-wetter or super-soaker it doesn’t matter; 12 hours or more in one cloth diaper is a long time.

I’ve compiled a list of successful nighttime cloth diaper combinations for you.  You may have to experiment once or twice but most on this list will work great for any child.

1. Double stuffed Fuzzi Bunz pocket. Flip inserts are excellent.
2. Sbish Bamboo fitted (the Magic diaper) w/ Thirsties cover or Sbish wool (*our #1 system)
3. Flip w/ 2 inserts
4. Rumparooz w/ 6r insert + Goodmama goodfront doubler (I’ve used it w/ and w/o the doubler) This works great for baby’s sleeping in any position.
5. A Goodmama Goodnights diaper with fleece liner and a SMJAE hemp doubler inside and a Happy Heinys large insert on the outside of it. Then, I put it all in a bulletproof Disana wool soaker.  This recommendation came from a mom who’s daughter is an extreme wetter and does a lot of acrobatics in bed at night.
6. Happy Hempys for night time (fleece lined) stuffed with 1 or 2 Thirsties hemp inserts and a Thirsties cover
7. Under the nile fitted and a UTN doubler with a Thirsties cover or Motherease airflow cover
8. Clover Organic velour fitted with the insert that comes with it and a t bone doubler from them with a Lana wool soaker
9. Bububebe fitted with Aristocrat wool soaker (I’ve seen huge raves for this combo!)
10. Holden’s Landing Bedbug fitteds with a Stacinator So Simple cover (I’ve seen mixed reviews on these covers)
11. “I use VBBN from blue lake diapers and get the extra soakers but have them made quick dry style. I use a stacinator so simple cover over it and have never had a leak.”
12. Goodmama with two Zorb/bamboo doublers and a fleece soaker

Here are some sleeping position tips:

Tummy sleepers: pack the front, especially if you have a boy. All doublers should be folded and placed in the very front/top of the diaper. Don’t use pockets. They tend to leak more w/ tummy sleepers.  A nice tight fitted with a wool cover or Thirsties has always worked for us.  Paisley was a tummy sleeper and always the back was dry and front was soaked.  I love bamboo doubler because they can be folded up and not add a ton of bulk.

Side sleepers/marathon nursers : If I’ve had a leak it’s because I didn’t get a nice tight fit at the legs and most likely didn’t pay attention to the placement of his parts.  I like the security of longies and anything with gussets (Rumparooz, Thirsties) Over stuffing a pocket can create a problem as well.  The pee can come out faster than the fabric can absorb and leak right out the leg.

What about covers and breathability?

Wool breathes best.  Heat built up from the urine and tight fit can pass through the pores of the wool.  Motherease airflow covers also allow heat to flow out.  PUL covers allow air flow less than the natural wool fibers will.  Avoid plastic pants! The heat is trapped and in addition to being uncomfortable for your child can also cause rashes.

There is a nighttime solution for your child.

If you get frustrated don’t resort to disposables! From what I hear if your child pees through one of these combos you’re sure to have leaks in a disposable.  I’ve always been more afraid to use a sposie at night, I trust my cloth diapers more.

There’s no doubt that you have a hundred other nighttime solutions.  Be sure and let us all know your success combo in the comments!

Check out the links at the top right of my blog for shopping resources. Other suggestions include:

Kelly’s Closet

Banana Peels Diapers

The Stork Wearhouse

Cloth Diaper Superstore

Jillian’s Drawers

Hyena Cart

2009, has seen the release of many new cloth diaper designs.  But how many of them broke into the top 10 best sellers?

Topping my favorite stores of 2009 is Banana Peels Diapers, owned by Heather Lent.  Besides the great layout and super color scheme (which I am nerdy enough to care about), Heather carries an amazing amount of inventory.  Every time I do a post with product recommendations Banana Peels is where I look first.

Heather began cloth diapering 4.5 years ago with her daughter Liana.  Since then she has had a son cloth diapered from the get-go and is currently pregnant with #3. She revealed to me that she started her newborn stash before she was even pregnant…*gasp* I would never do that!   Anyone else wonder where the name Banana Peels came from? Banana is Liana’s nickname and she wanted a store name that was “different and original, so Banana Peels seemed to fit the bill.”

I asked Heather if she would send me a list of her top 10 sellers of 2009.  Sure I could tell you my favorites, but you’ve heard them a million times already!  It’s not a surprise though to see most of these on the list…and of course my favorites are there (I’ve added some comments in parenthesis)

My #1 seller is the prefold, good ole basic workhorse prefold.

#2 the ever popular bumGenius 3.0, the gateway diaper, the diaper that starts off many mama’s addiction to cloth diapers – and dads too.

#3 bumGenius Organic AIO – I was so excited when this diaper was released. I had been on the hunt for a snap AIO with natural fibers for quite a while and this diaper fit the bill perfectly. Trim and great fitting, one size – can’t ask for more! (I completely agree with Heather. That’s why it’s my favorite.)

#4 Gro Baby – My son potty learned earlier this year and this was the last diaper I got to “test” on him. The Gro Baby is the absolute only diaper I allowed in my stash with a velcro/aplix closure. Love it, easy to use and organic.

#5 Rumparooz – (I love this diaper! The “poop scoop” makes this diaper the most innovating in the industry, in my opinion.  I can’t wait to use the Lil’ Joey in the future.)

#6 Goodmama – My husband is not allowed to touch the goodmamas! He never seems to snap them right and no matter how many times I remind him – they need a cover! There have been many times a pair of “regular” pants have made their way over a coverless GM – hmmm wonder why the pants are wet sweetie?? (MINE TOO!)

#7 Fuzzi Bunz – tried and true favorite. I still have my original Fuzzi Bunz from 4.5 years ago.

#8 Sbish Magic Diaper – a nighttime diaper that truly lives up to it’s name! Absolutely perfect w/ sbish wool. (This is our nighttime diaper. Never a leak–even after 14 hours)

#9 SmartiPants Economical, no unstuffing, sturdy snaps.

#10 Flip – Last but not least, introduced late in the year. Sure to be at the top of the list next year. (My favorite right there next to the bum genius organic aio.)

Out of the top 10 sellers 4 of them were release in 2009!  And sorta technically you could say 5 of them because Sbish Magic Diaper was released to retailers Jan.6th (Erin had them available on her site prior to this).  That is awesome!

Congratulations to Gro Baby, Rumparooz G2, Sustainablebabyish, SmartiPants, and Flip (Cottonbabies)!

I remember how overwhelming it was when I first began cloth diapering. There were so many choices (and SO many more now!) and I had no idea where to start.

The one thing I did know was disposable diapers are gross and I needed something else. I refused to compromise my child’s health any more (the gel crystals all over his private areas was the stick that broke the camel’s back!).

I want to help you get off to a smooth start. But, plan for bumps in the road. No one cloth diaper will work for all babies. No one laundry detergent will work for all households. However, as long as you stick to your convictions (why you began looking into cloth diapers) then you’ll ensure success in the long run.

You may have noticed that there are different kinds of cloth diapers. Some need a cover, others need inserts and then there are those that need nothing added to them. The following is a condensed explanation of the different cloth diaper systems. (Click => How to Make Cloth Diapers for links on how to make many different types of cloth diapers.)

ALL IN ONES/ALL IN TWOS (AIO/AI2)

An AIO is generally viewed as a diaper that needs nothing else and is very similar to a disposable. The soaker is either sewn internally or externally (referred to as a quick dry soaker) and can close with snaps or Velcro (Velcro is a trademark but there are two other similar products: aplix (softer, long life, doesn’t roll in like touchtape can) or touchtape (stronger stick and available in a variety of colors) ).

An AIO does not require a cover. An AIO with an internal soaker will have a longer drying time because the air cannot circulate around the hidden material.

An external soaker, referred to as a Quick Dry (QD) soaker, allows for air to circulate around the soaker when drying, therefore quicker dry time. The addition of a pocket to an AIO makes it a Stuffable AIO.

An AI2 has a snap in or lay in soaker . The name All in Two arose from the ability to get two uses out of each diaper. When your child pees, theoretically you can remove the soaker and replace it with another if the shell did not get wet. AI2s also have a much faster drying time because the soaker is external.

POCKETS

A pocket diaper usually does not require a cover. The exception would be a fitted that has a pocket. A pocket can be made with a PUL (polyurethane laminate) or fleece outer.

The outer can also be any material backed or lined in PUL. Minky is lusciously soft and many makers offer this fabric for their pocket diapers.

The inner material choices for a pocket include: microfleece, suedecloth, velour, athletic wicking material, minky, cotton or bamboo. Different materials will feel different on the baby when wet. Of the fabrics listed above, microfleece, suedecloth and athletic wicking material are considered “stay dry”. This means baby feels dry after a pee.

A pocket diaper is 2 layers of material sewn together on 3 sides leaving an opening for you to insert the amount of absorbent material you desire. The insert can range from a very trim microfiber towel to a bulkier infant prefold. Another popular insert material is hemp. Hemp is a natural fiber that is antimicrobial and extremely absorbent as well. Infant prefolds do double duty as an insert as well. Simply trifold the prefold and stuff the pocket. For added absorbency wrap the prefold around one of the above inserts.

FITTEDS

A fitted diaper is a diaper that contains no waterproof layer therefore requires a cover. Fitted diapers are the easiest to make on your own because they can be made from any material you have laying around your house.

Fitted diapers can be made from cotton, hemp, fleece, velour, bamboo, knits, various types of terry cloth, kitchen towels, old t-shirts, sweatshirts and many other scrap fabrics you may have laying around. Fitteds are kind of like quiche…toss in any leftovers and out comes a great product!

Without a cover the pee will soak through and get you or the furniture wet. If you are just hanging out at the house for the day a cover isn’t necessary. Just make sure to consistently change the diaper before a leak occurs.

You will undoubtedly stumble upon fitted cloth diapers and ask yourself the same question everyone asks at one time or another, “why are fitteds so expensive and cute when you just have to cover them up?” Many factors go into the answer but just think of it like a good wine or expensive pair of shoes…you often get what you pay for.

PREFOLDS

Prefolds are an absolute staple that every mother should have in her basket. They are amazingly durable and versatile. A prefold diaper is a rectangular piece of cloth divided into 3 sections. The outside layers contain 4 layers of fabric and the middle contains either 6 or 8 layers. The middle layer is the absorbent layer. You will see the prefolds described as 4×8x4 or 4×6x4. This describes the number of layers in the sections. It does not always mean the 4×8x4 are more absorbent. It is the weight of the fabric that indicates absorbency.

You will find some variations to the number of layers especially if you are purchasing specialized prefolds made with bamboo or velour. In some cases there may be 2 layers of bamboo with an extra layer of hemp in the middle.

Bamboo is a highly absorbent material, therefore needing fewer layers than cotton prefolds. This allows for a trimmer fit as well. It comes down to what you want to pay and how soft a fabric you desire.

Prefolds generally come in three sizes-

• Preemie (4-10pounds),
• Infant (newborn to 15 pounds) &
• Premium/Toddler (15-30 pounds).

There are different types of prefolds out there and many abbreviations for them.

• DSQ simply means that it is Diaper Service Quality versus the type of diaper you would find in your discount store. They are more absorbent than the Gerber brand and are the type that you would pay money for from a diaper service company.

• CPF stands for Chinese Prefold
• Another option for prefolds are Indian Prefolds. Indian prefolds are said to be softer than the CPF and are made of gauze rather than twill.

• There is also the choice of bleached or unbleached. Bleached prefolds are not whitened with bleach but rather with peroxide. Unbleached are in a natural cream colored state. Unbleached do require extra prep time to remove the natural oils in the fibers.

Prefolds can be pinned or snappied on your baby or you can fold it in 3 (trifold) and lay it in a cover. If you choose to use a different system prefolds can still be used as pocket stuffers or doublers. They are an investment worth making.

In upcoming posts I will explain different covers and how to wash your cloth diapers. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. When you read posts always read the comments. There is a wealth of information found in the comments!

**Contest Closed**

Congratulations, Heidi (Kylee’s mommy)!

I recently had the privilege of trying out Sweet Pea One sized pocket diapers. Although the fit was not a success with Sterling, I’ve learned enough to know that what doesn’t work for me will probably work for everyone else lol!

Sweet Pea OS cloth diapers will be very attractive to parents looking for an affordable cloth diapering system. At $13.95(Tiny Birds Organic Baby and Family), this is one of the best price one-sized cloth diapers on the market.

There aren’t many products we use in daily life where we can actually know the genius behind the product. I spoke with Nancy and asked her a couple of questions about Sweet Pea OS cloth diapers.

What prompted you to create Sweet Pea cloth diapers?
Sweet Pea One-Size Diaper was created because of the demand needed for a less expensive one-size diaper in Canada.

Where is Sweet Pea cloth diapers manufactured?
Without compromising quality, we researched for a while to find a reputable manufacturer in China.

Are Sweet Pea cloth diapers only available in Canada?
We are slowly setting ground in the USA and overseas as it is one of the most reasonable priced one-sized cloth diapers on the market. Check out the list of retailers here.
In the U.S. Sweet Pea diapers are available through Eco Brands.

What type of recognition has Sweet Pea cloth diapers received in the market?
We have recently won an IParenting Media Award for our newer and updated version of the Sweet Pea OS.

Do you have anything in the works for future Sweet Pea products?
We are coming out with 2 new diaper styles in the next month or so, which is very exciting! There is a lot of competition with various kinds of the one-size diaper and I think that consumers will continue to search for convenience and quality.

What question do you get asked most often about Sweet Pea cloth diapers?
The #1 question I get is about the two openings (front and back) or about the snaps on the large insert…Someone is always looking at snapping this in somewhere (which is not a bad idea…!)

Nancy concluded by saying that, “We thrive on great customer service with our retailers and after sales with the consumers that purchase our diapers.”

That is what I love about working with wahms. You get one on one customer service and you get to speak to the designer!

Nancy would love to bless one of you with a Sweet Pea OS cloth diaper! Here’s how you can win:
1) Free entry! Just leave your baby’s name.
2) Visit Sweet Pea OS online and tell me something you learned.
3) Follow Sweet Pea Cloth Diapers on Twitter.
4) Click the “Share” and “Retweet” buttons at the top of this post.

CONTEST ENDS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6TH AT NOON.

WINNER ANNOUNCED SOON AFTER

*Sweet Pea diapers provided a free diaper for me to try out. Sweet Pea diapers will be providing one winner with a one size Sweet Pea cloth diaper.

I’m feeling very cinematic today.  I have a great TV that we acquired in an amazing way yet, we don’t watch TV.  I love movies but, with 4 children and no great movies coming out these days we never watch them.  So, why would I feel cinematic?

Last night as I laid in bed after getting up with Sterling I began brainstorming blog post ideas.  Slowly I drifted off to sleep dreaming about pocket cloth diapers.  Which was slightly strange since I don’t use pockets.

As the dream unfolded I was writing the most beautiful blog post comparing my experiences with pocket cloth diapers to different movie genres.

The idea wasn’t too far fetched.

In 2005, when I began cloth diapering I loved pockets. Happy Heinys were the most awesome cloth diaper … after all it was the first cloth diaper besides prefolds and covers I’d ever heard of.

Pocket cloth diapers were the perfect solution for my 15month old son’s nighttime flood.  I could pack in the inserts and there would be dry sheets in the morning.  My pocket cloth diaper love story continued for many years.

When Paisley was born I had by then discovered a vast array of cloth diapers.  With her, my favorite pockets were Blueberry, Preston Pants, Thirsties pocket aio and GADs.  All of them fit fantastic and never leaked.  As long as I stayed away from suedecloth Paisley never saw a pocket cloth diaper she didn’t like.

But, of course as many cinematic love stories go, there was a plot twist.  My plot twist had a name, Sterling.  No, he didn’t stop at the homebirth turned hospital birth.  He came out longer than the “average” baby.

Being long isn’t normally an issue but when you start finding out that many diapers aren’t suited for babies with a long rise it gets annoying.

My love story is currently “B” movie.  Is that a genre?  You know, the movie that drives you crazy because it could be so good but the writers miss the boat on every point.  With Sterling I’ve tried Rumparooz, Apple Cheeks, Anne Marie Padorie, GADs and Thirsties pocket aios.

Rumparooz are too short, Apple Cheeks leave huge marks on his thighs, AMP have a funky snap down, GADs leak and side snap tabs get poo on them and as I mentioned in the last post I ordered too big in the Thirsties pocket aios.

I so very much want the Rumparooz to be my love story.  I have 2 I need to sell yet I keep them just in case Sterling shrinks.

I could add a few more characters to my movie to manipulate the ending but I’m thinking this movie needs to end for now.  There’s always a sequel to “B” movies and sometimes they end up a winner

AS YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED, ALL ABOUT CLOTH DIAPERS IS UNDER GOING SOME MAJOR UPGRADES!

PLEASE BEAR WITH ME AS MY HUSBAND AND I TWEEK IT TO IT’S FULL POTENTIAL IN OUR “SPARE TIME”.

This is probably the most requested review I receive.  After I wrote the Apple Cheeks review I was flooded with questions about the comparison of the two.

Well, here it is!

This review came about because of the generosity of Vicky of Ottawa Cloth Diapers.  I don’t know what is in the water up there in Canada but Canadian cloth diaper mamas are prolific!  Vicky allowed me the chance to try out the Anne Marie Padorie All-In-One and a one-size pocket.

AIO:

The Anne Marie Padorie (AMP) AIO has a sewn in soaker.  I have reservations about this diaper because of this feature.  In the past when I have used an AIO with an internal soaker I have had major stink issues with the accompaning rash.

However, after using this diaper in a small rotation (which means I use it every other day) over the past month I have yet to have a problem with ammonia smells.  After every wash and dry I take a big wiff to make sure it smells clean.

The fit and trimness of the AMP AIO is one that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.  You know what I mean? There are those diapers that require pulling, tugging, stuffing, tucking… It just feels so simple to put on a diaper with no fuss.

As far as absorbency goes, I’ve left an AMP AIO on Sterling for 4 hours with no leaks.

The color palate is pleasant as well. I have a brown PUL with blue fleece inner AIO (chocolate charlie).  I like the combination and appreciate that there are a couple of AIOs with fleece option other than white.

Pocket:

The Anne Marie Padorie pocket is a one-sized diaper.  I like that it is one size.  I also like the stretchiness of the elastic used.  Where I had problems with Apple Cheeks fitting Sterling’s thighs, the AMP allows for a better fit.

I love, love, love how trim this pocket diaper is.  I use the AMP organic bamboo insert which is a flat that you trifold.  This allows for great absorbency without the bulk.

The pocket opening is in the front which allows for a mess-free removal of the insert.  I expressed to Vicky that I didn’t like that the insert doesn’t come out in the wash.  Her reply has changed my thinking on leaving inserts in the diaper to fall out in the wash.

I wonder if your inserts wash as well if you leave them in – even when they come out, my question is when do they come out in the cycle??  That might effect how clean they get.  Just a thought??

Needless to say, I’ve been removing my inserts after diaper changes.

I have not experienced any wicking.  The trifolded insert allows for complete coverage which prevents the wetness from passing right to the leg elastic.  Don’t you hate it when you are holding your baby and you get your side wet?!  Annoying! So far, the AMP hasn’t left me wet.

I have thoroughly enjoyed having both of these Anne Marie Padorie cloth diapers as a part of my cloth diaper stash.  My preference is for the AIO because of it’s trimness, absorbency and simplicity.  Plus, the older kids do the laundry and they can fold and AIO much easier than stuffing a pocket.  When I go to put a pocket diaper on Sterling that has been stuffed by Haley it is hilarious.

Thank you again to Ottawa Cloth Diapers for allowing me to finally review a highly asked about cloth diaper!

Be sure to check out Vicky’s “Gently Used” page! I see a few (before I posted this) AMP cloth diapers!

You know what I love about cloth diapering? I’m never bored.  And I never have to worry about money burning a hole in my pocket!

Despite my complete satisfaction in using Kirkland’s Environmentally friendly detergent, I always have this guilt for not using something from a WAHM.

There is something so special about supporting a family, not to mention the pride in using a product that you know was made in the kitchen with the help of the whole family.

When I saw that a “neighbor” had created a natural laundry detergent and one that was perfect for my hard water, I knew I had to try it.

Rockin’ Green Detergent is lovely.  The scent is not overwhelming, but perfectly pleasant.  Before using Rockin’ Green I thoroughly stripped my cloth diapers.  I wanted to make sure to get an accurate assessment of how this detergent works in the long run.

So far I am pleased with the performance.  I always encourage the use of hand-made products.  This is one you won’t be disappointed with.

Before I tell you more about Rockin’ Green I have to tell you a story.  Kim, the GADbaby mama, also sells Green Acre Designs (GADs) cloth diapers.  I always assumed that Kim was the creator of GAD. 

Why? Because she has done an amazing job of establishing herself as the GAD website.  It wasn’t until I clicked on her “contact us” page that I discovered she was simply a lover of GAD cloth diapers.

As a WAHM that runs an internet business and is very familiar with internet marketing, I must say Kim has me impressed.  Not to mention, GAD cloth diapers are arguably the best pocket diaper available and that has me coming back to her website many times a week (to window shop of course ).

If you haven’t tried a GAD pocket cloth diaper, you are missing out on the trimmest pocket I have ever used.  They fit like a glove and now you can even choose a luxurious bamboo inner!

GIVEAWAY!! Kim has generously offered a chance for one reader to win a GAD cloth diaper in their choice of insert and color! (details below)

Below is a description of Rockin’ Green Cloth Diaper Detergent taken from the GADbaby website:

Does your rock hard water have you down?

Are you sick and tired of battling with stinky diapers?

Then Rockin’ Green should be on your cloth diaper playlist! It comes in 2 rockin’ formulas and tons of sweet fragrances, which is music to anyone’s ears.

Choose from:

* Soft Rock: A mellow tune that is great for the sensitive little ones in your life.

* Classic Rock: This is the sound that started it all. Our original formula is great for diapers and regular clothes. So use it on everything!

In one of these yummy fragrances-

* unscented
* fresh linen
* baby powder
* cherry almond (this is the one I have…YUM!)
* vanilla lavender
* monkey snacks
* lemon
* cherry lemonade
* brown sugar
* cucumber mint
* ocean rain
* vanilla buttercream
* berrie & cream

This diaper detergent was born out of necessity and perfected over many months. It’s made of all natural stuff, which is good for the planet, and is great for sensitive kiddos that have trouble with conventional soaps. Best of all, it is totally safe for cloth diapers, so you don’t have to worry about repelling.

Got hard water? We got you covered- this stuff was designed to bust through the minerals and grime and leave you with clean smelling, sparkly diapers.

Here’s what a few lucky testers had to say about Rockin’ Green:

- I’m amazed and thrilled that your detergent didn’t break my baby out! My diapers have never looked better!

-I just want to tell you that after many many washes with your detergent I can’t bear to use anything else! It is fantastic for our water and gets my dipes so so so clean. Much better than anything else I have used. Thank you! And if you ever think you are going to stop making it please let me know so I can make a LARGE order.

- I love, love, love the detergent, so I will be back for more. It was like a cloth diapering miracle! Now, what the heck do I do with 30lbs of unused Country Save?

-It is fabulous. It’s wonderful!! I need more!!

- I liked it! Used the last of it today and want more.;)

- Clean diapers, no stinkies and no extra rinses. Liked it a lot!

-So much BETTER than my old routine! It will be much easier on my front loader. I won’t have to strip the dipes all the time anymore.

Instructions:

For a top-loading washer, use 2 tablespoons in a full load of laundry. For extremely soiled loads, three tablespoons may be required.

For a high-efficiency washer, use one tablespoon in a full load of laundry. For extremely soiled loads, two tablespoon may be required.

Rockin’ Green makes the diaper laundry FUN again!

Ingredients: sodium carbonate, sodium borate (in original formula only) , sodium hexametaphosphate, oxygen cleaners, surfactants

GIVEAWAY!! One reader will also win a 45 load bag of Rockin’ Green in their choice of scent!

I want to win!

How to enter: (2 separate comments. Easy peasy.)

1) Tell me your favorite cloth diaper and which one you are dying to try!

2) What is your favorite thing to do with your children?

Contest ends Monday @ noon.  Winner announced by 1pm on July 13th!

***WINNERS: SHELBY-GAD POCKET, THERESA- ROCKIN GREEN DETERGENT***

After my review of Apple Cheeks cloth diapers, Ilana let me know that they would soon be producing a video on how to get a good fit on your baby with chunky thighs.

In addition to this video they also have a general how-to use Apple Cheeks cloth diapers video.

Since working with the size 1 Apple Cheeks cloth diaper I have been able to get a better fit on Sterling.  I haven’t weighed him in atleast a month, but just guessing he’s around 15-16lbs.  I have also played around with using the shell as a cover by laying in the insert.  This has worked out well for quick assembly