I won a baby pink Sweet Pea One Size Pocket Diaper during a Twitter Party while I was still pregnant. I had not tried the Sweet Pea diapers before with Big Sister and I was thrilled to be able to try it out! I decided to use this cloth diaper on Little Sister as the second cloth diaper review for the Newborn Fluff Challenge.

First off, I can't believe how SOFT this diaper is both inside and out. Some of the cloth diapers that I have that are made of  PUL (Poly Urethane Laminate) on the outside don't quiet feel as soft as these do. Little Sister also seemed to enjoy the softness as well and didn't protest during her diaper change. This is the first cloth diaper I owned that had a loop for easy line drying, which I thoroughly appreciate. The thing I love the most (other than how soft it is) are the leg casings! With some of the other cloth diapers I own I am having issues with pee leaking out along her legs, but not with the Sweet Pea diaper. Even with a fully soaked diaper, I didn't have the leaking issues. Another cool feature is the pocket openings at both ends, this made is SO much easier to stuff and get into the right position for my little girl! Loved it!

Sandy from Doodle Dypes offered to make me a custom made AI2 Dynky Doodle, the newborn version of the Doodle Dype. I was totally excited to be able to try out her Dynky Doodle as well as pick out my favorite fabric from her Fabric List! She has SO many great fabrics to choose from, it was really hard to just settle on one favorite. I chose a pretty My Little Pony fabric, which I LOVE. I didn't realize I was able to pick the inside color as well, but Sandy matched a pretty lavender fabric with it, which worked out beautifully. I was thoroughly impressed with the design and the looks of the Dynky Doodle when I pulled it out of the package, it was just so cute. There are also many Great features to this handmade cloth diaper!

Features I LOVE about the Dynky Doodle:
>> Large variety of outer fabrics to choose from, there is a little something for everyone
>> Hidden layer of PUL to keep baby's clothes dry and allow for the choice of an awesome outer fabric
>> Inside microchamois is super soft against baby's skin
>> Snap settings that allow you to use the Dynky Doodle on babies 4-13 pounds
>> Center snap that lets you snap down the front so that the diaper doesn't rub against newborn's healing belly button
>> Inside snap that snaps the insert in place
>> There is a snap in soaker insert and smaller doubler that lays on top for extra absorbency
>> Inserts are made from organic bamboo fleece with a layer of microchamois on top which again is soft against baby's skin and wicks away moisture to keep baby's bottom dry
>> Doodle Dypes washes all their diapers prior to sending them out so you can literally pull it out of the package and put it on baby

Little Sister weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 inches long when she tried out her My Little Pony Dynky Doodle for the first time. It fit her so well with room to grow, although she is a big girl, so I hope it will fit her up to 13 pounds. She never got any marks around her waist or legs. I was also impressed at how trim the diaper was, her newborn onesie still buttoned well with it on. I had had Little Sister in Pampers Size 1 disposable diapers as well as Bambo Eco-Friendly Newborn disposable diapers previously and was impressed at how long Little Sister stayed in her wet Dynky Doodle. She is very sensitive to everything it seems. With the Pampers diapers as soon as she was wet she wanted it off, NOW! With the Bambo diapers it took slightly longer for her to realize she was wet. However, with the Dynky Doodle I was the one who noticed she needed changed before she did. Her Dynky Doodle was soaking wet and she didn't even seem to realize it, I think it was because the microchamois is so soft, comfortable, and it really does wick away the moisture. Even though the soakers were full, the diaper didn't leak at all.

Overall, I LOVE this cloth diaper! I really don't see any down sides to this diaper at all. I can't wait to show off her cute Dynky Doodle the next time we are out and about. THANKS Sandy!


Giveaway!

Hello Everyone!

Sorry this is late... I really try to get the list posted at least a day before the 1st of the month, however I've been pretty busy lately! Our new baby girl was born February 16, 2011 at 8:16PM, she weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She is doing great but we are still working out our schedule and getting used to lack of sleep, I'll post more about her in a separate post, so stay tuned...

Without further ado here is the list for March! Enjoy and Good Luck!

I think I may be a little excited, okay, maybe a LOT excited! I am getting a Dynky Dype from Doodle Dypes and hopefully I will be able to review it for the Newborn Fluff Challenge!!!!!!



I am crossing my fingers, hoping to get some more newborn fluff to try. If not I will probably compare the brands I have in my stash, since most are One Size and tell how well they fit and work for newborns... but only as a last resort!

Had a doctor's appointment this past week, everything is good and the baby's heartbeat was 140bpm which is normal for her. Her heartbeat has been between 140-145bpm at each check up. No signs of early delivery though... I am SO ready to have her here already! This pregnancy has been a bit different than my first. This baby is so low and she feels so much heavier, not sure if she is or isn't but my belly "feels" heavy. My big belly making my back and tailbone pretty sore, which is something I didn't have much of with my first. I also have swelling in my hands and feet now... which I only had after I gave birth to my first and only then did I have it for maybe a week. It seems so weird that there are so many differences.

Well, I have to cut this short dear followers, my daughter is up from her nap!
Kelsey

As my belly gets bigger and bigger and heavier and heavier I find myself less active and spending more time checking out things on the web.

I REALLY want to use cloth diapers on the new baby, but don't really know which ones to use. Who has the best fluff for newborns? I would like to start a Newborn Fluff Challenge for all those that make Newborn Cloth Diapers, whether its a well known cloth diaper company, WAHM, new cloth diaper company, etc.! Let me know who has the best! Leave me a comment! Hopefully, I can get some Newborn fluff to try and giveaway, wouldn't that be AWESOME?!?!

If you or your company makes Newborn Cloth Diapers and would like me to do a product review and giveaway, PLEASE contact me at ruralmamasandbox@hushmail.com

My baby girl is due February 14, 2011 and I fully expect to go full term or even over since I was 6 days late with my first daughter. I would like to have all items to review in by February 13th so please contact me asap! I also tend to have nice sized babies, my first daughter was 8 pounds 13 ounce when born, so I expect this baby girl to be about the same, if not bigger (she is SO low and heavy, lol).

Wish me luck on this Newborn Fluff Challenge, REALLY looking forward to being able to do this, but it is up to YOU to get me the FLUFF!

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3/3/2011 UPDATE: Our beautiful baby girl was born February 16, 2011, she weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. I have a few Cloth Diapers for my Newborn Fluff Challenge, however I could use a bunch more! If you are a retailer, cloth diaper company owner, or Cloth Diaper WAHM please contact me! I NEED your cloth diapers for the Challenge! THANKS!

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Have a wonderful night dear followers!
Kelsey