FLUFF BUTT: CuddleWuddle.com

I recently had the opportunity to ACTUALLY met with
Fort Wayne, Indiana's OWN cloth diapering company!
Super Exciting!

Cuddle Wuddle Diaper Co. was started by Maggie and Joe Jarvins. As parents of 4 wonderful kids they know a little something-something about diapering! And Maggie knows how addicting cloth diapering can be! Would you believe that she JUST started cloth diapering with her fourth child? They decided to make the switch when Maggie decided to become a SAHM, found out she was pregnant, and then their oldest daughter was diagnosed with Celiac Disease! (when the auto-immune system reacts badly with gluten.) They needed to cut back cost-wise in some areas, so Maggie decided to try cloth diapering!

I met Maggie at her home so that I could get a hands-on diaper experience! She was soo informative and kind! (and her son was ADORABLE! He even offered me a scone!) She had her kitchen table set up with the different kinds of CDs that Cuddle Wuddle Diaper Co. offers. I got to handle FuzziBunz, Happy Heinys, and Bummis products. Another thing she had that I thought was awesome was fabric swatches! I hate when I buy a colored CD online, only to get it and the color be different than what I had hoped for! I totally want a Happy Heiny's cow-print diaper now! (SO CUTE!) She gave me a ton of information about CDs from The Real Diaper Association and then told me about liners, snappis, prefolds, and covers! I had not talked to anyone about prefolds before so I was completely in the dark about them and scared to try! Maggie convinced me that they were not hard at all and sent me home with the Bummis Starter pack to get started! Each Bummis baby size Bummis Diaper Kit comes with 18 prefolds, 2 SuperBrite covers, 2 Whisper Wrap covers, 5 reusable liners, a roll of liners, and a large Fabolous wetbag.

After I got home, I began to prep all of the Prefolds. To do so, you have to wash the diapers in lukewarm water 3-5 times before use to remove the natural oils and waxes. The prefolds come unbleached and are oh-so-soft! Also, remember that the more they are washed and dried, the fluffier they will become. I also washed the 4 covers (2 superbrites and 2 whisper wraps) I received once before use.

I then got right to using them. At first I only attempted the trifold stuck into the cover. I actually didn't have any snappis to use, and was to afraid to try pins! The tri-fold worked really well with my heavy wetter. It's actually became my go-to option for nights now!

I then decided to try a different fold. So my search for a snappi began! I tried both Babies-R-Us and a local childrens resale shop with no luck. I then remembered that Maggie stocks them in her online store! I ordered my two snappis that night and Maggie PERSONALLY DELIVERED them to my house as soon as they came in! Talk about AMAZING customer service!

After receiving the snappis I tried the angel wing fold. I can actually do it! (I was so scared that I wouldn't be able to or that I would snag poor Caden with the Snappi!) I now use this fold whenever I'm at home to let Caden hang out coverless. I've had no heavy leakage with it at all!

(I WILL BE ADDING PICTURES OF CADEN SPORTING PREFOLDS/COVERS THIS EVENING AS MY MOM STOLE MY CAMERA CORD!! ALSO I WILL BE POSTING A TUTORIAL ON PREFOLD FOLDS!!)

I love that I found Cuddle Wuddle Diaper Co. It's so nice to have a local option, and to have someone who can explain it all to me in person! The hands-on experience is SO helpful! Another couple of wonderful things about Cuddle Wuddle Diaper Co. is that A. they offer in-home product demonstrations anywhere in North East Indiana and B. That they're sponsoring a giveaway here on The First Time Around!

The winner will receive 6 Bummis Organic Prefolds, 1 Superbrite cover, and 1 Whisper Wrap cover!

To Win:

~ you must fulfill the mandatory entry before additional entries!
~ you must leave each entry in a separate comment in order for them to count!
~ you must leave an email address that I can reach you at!
(entries not following these rules will be DELETED!)

~Mandatory Entry~
What is your favorite product in the Cuddle Wuddle Diaper Co. store?
and
What is your preferred fold for Prefolds?
(ONE ENTRY TOGETHER!)

~Additional Entries~

1 entry- Follow me! Let me know in a comment!
1 entry- Become a subscriber! Let me know here! (will be checked)
1 entry- Fan Cuddle Wuddle Diaper Co and The First Time Around on Facebook... Let me know here!
1 entry- Fave me on Technorati and let me know here! (found on left side column)
1 entry- Grab my Fluff Butt button and let me know where to find it!
1 entry- Follow The First Time Around on twitter and tweet the following (let me know that you did)(this can be done once a day!):

Win Bummis Prefolds and Covers
from @1sttimearound during
THE FLUFF BUTT EVENT
http://twurl.nl/jwgui3
#clothdiapers

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway, linking to Cuddle Wuddle Diaper Co. and this giveaway. Leave me a comment with it's URL!
1 Entry~ per each of my other CURRENT giveaways that you enter! Must leave a comment here letting me know!

This giveaway will end on October 26th, 2009 at 11:59 pm. At that time I will choose a winner using random.org and let them know via email. Winner will have 48 hrs to respond before I choose a new winner using random.org.

FLUFF BUTT: Diaper Sprayer

When I first thought about CDing, one of my main questions was... "What do you do with the poo?" I couldn't imagine just throwing the diaper into the washer with it still in it! (ew gross!)

Then I heard about The Diaper Sprayer. Spraying the poo into the toilet sounded so much easier than any other option I had heard of! (Including swooshing the diaper around in the toilet!) So I contacted The Diaper Sprayer company and received a sprayer for review!

When the sprayer arrived in the mail, I was SO ready to install it and make my diapering life easier! So I set to trying to install it myself... except I didn't check the hookups before hand. After getting the toilet disconnected and ready for the diaper sprayer, I realized that the sizes of the hoses didn't match up. (The Diaper Sprayer company sells the reducer to make it fit!) Thankfully I was moving later that week, so I just waited til we got into the new house! Once into our new home, I had Zac install it right away! It was VERY easy to install, only taking a couple of minutes, and even easier to use! No messy pooey sprays!

I'm officially loving my Diaper Sprayer... and now it's your turn for a chance to love the Diaper Sprayer! They have kindly donated a White Diaper Sprayer for one reader to win!

To Win:

~ you must fulfill the mandatory entry before additional entries!
~ you must leave each entry in a separate comment in order for them to count!
~ you must leave an email address that I can reach you at!
(entries not following these rules will be DELETED!)

~Mandatory Entry~
How do you get rid of the POOEY on your diapers?

~Additional Entries~

1 entry- Follow me! Let me know in a comment!
1 entry- Become a subscriber! Let me know here! (will be checked)
1 entry- Fan The First Time Around on Facebook... Let me know here!
1 entry- Fave me on Technorati and let me know here! (found on left side column)
1 entry- Grab my Fluff Butt button and let me know where to find it!
1 entry- Follow The First Time Around on twitter and tweet the following (let me know that you did)(this can be done once a day!):

Win The Diaper Sprayer
from @1sttimearound during
THE FLUFF BUTT EVENT
http://twurl.nl/jwgui3
#clothdiapers

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway, linking to The Diaper Sprayer and this giveaway. Leave me a comment with it's URL!
1 Entry~ per each of my other CURRENT giveaways that you enter! Must leave a comment here letting me know!

This giveaway will end on October 20th, 2009 at 11:59 pm. At that time I will choose a winner using random.org and let them know via email. Winner will have 48 hrs to respond before I choose a new winner using random.org.

FLUFF BUTT: Kushies

So far all the diapers I have gotten are plain colored. Are they cute??? YES... but I wanted some prints to mix it all up! So when I was at my friend, Holly's house and saw her new Kushie Ultra-Lites, I knew I had to contact them!

I was lucky enough to receive the Kushies Ultra-Lite Toddler 5-pack in boy colors! They are ADORABLE. I was so excited to see that each one was a different print, I have tons of variety in my stash now! I rushed to get them prepped and added to the rotation.

(Kushies Ultra-Lite in boy colors)

I was a little worried at the beginning because, even though my chunky monkey is well... CHUNKY, they looked huge and were designed to fit a baby weighing 22-45 lbs. Caden was around 20 lbs when I received them. But, they were so cute, I wanted to try them right away anyways. I put the first one on him and it fit a little bit big. It wasn't that they didn't fit decently around the legs and waist, it was more that they were very poofy! The first time he wore them was for a nap. Too big diaper+nap= disaster right? NOPE, he woke up dry! I hadn't even put a doubler in it!

This diaper has quickly become a favorite of mine... and get this, a favorite of my hubby! Yes, Mr. "I won't touch those" will actually use these! Truthfully, they are the ONLY cds that he will use. I think it's because they are all one piece from the beginning. He doesn't see me stuffing these. We were suppose to stop the other day and get the ONE package of sposies I will allow in our house, for the day that Zac has Caden all by himself. Zac actually turned to me and said, "I don't feel like it, set out those easy ones and I'll use the cloth diapers." I think I had a heart-attack and asked for a repeat!

(Kushies Ultra-Lite in girl colors)

The only problem I had with ONE of these diapers was quickly rectified by Kushies customer service. I pulled my CDs out of the dryer the other day to find a big hole along the leg gusset of one of my Kushies Ultra-Lites. I about cried! Especially since I work for 10 hours every Thursday, which means I need EVERY one of those 5 diapers to leave for Zac! I quickly emailed Kushies customer service with my problem. I received a response from them the next day asking for a picture. I took the picture right away and sent it off to them via email. (When I say right away, I mean so fast that the customer service rep commented on it!) Within the hour, I received another email letting me know that they would have a replacement diaper to me asap! I'm VERY happy to say that I received it today! I will have it prepped and ready to use for Zac on Thursday!

I love my Kushies Ultra-Lite diapers, and I love Kushies customer service. I am now a full-pledge loyal customer!
About the diaper from Kushies.com:
"The Kushies Ultra-lite All-In-One form fitted washable cloth diaper is easy to use and easy on the environment too! This diaper features 6 layers of 100% soft cotton flannel with a special absorbent soaker layer inside and a lightweight waterproof shell on the outside. The closure system is hook and loop and the tabs are extended for optimum adjustability and a snug fit. The patented, built in-flap can be folded up for boys or down for girls for
extra absorbency.

Better for your baby, better for the environment and better for your pocket book!

• Machine Washable & Dryable
• 6 layers of 100% cotton flannel plus a special middle soaker layer for increased absorbency
• Adjustable hook & loop closure system for a snug fit
• Outer lightweight waterproof barrier"

I love my Kushies Ultra-Lites and I think you will to! Thankfully, one of you will get the chance to try them too! Enter now for a chance to win a Kushies Ultra-Lite Infant Trial Pack. This pack includes 2 10-22 lb diapers, 2 washable diaper liners, 2 washclothes, and 10 biodegradable diaper liners!

To Win:

~ you must fulfill the mandatory entry before additional entries!
~ you must leave each entry in a separate comment in order for them to count!
~ you must leave an email address that I can reach you at!
(entries not following these rules will be DELETED!)

~Mandatory Entry~
What Kushies item would you love to own?
(They carry clothing, diapers, accesories, ect!)

~Additional Entries~

1 entry- Follow me! Let me know in a comment!
1 entry- Become a subscriber! Let me know here! (will be checked)
1 entry- Fan The First Time Around on Facebook... Let me know here!
1 entry- Fave me on Technorati and let me know here! (found on left side column)
1 entry- Grab my Fluff Butt button and let me know where to find it!
1 entry- Follow The First Time Around on twitter and tweet the following (let me know that you did)(this can be done once a day!):

Win a Kushies Ultra-Lite Infant trial pack
from @1sttimearound during
THE FLUFF BUTT EVENT
http://twurl.nl/jwgui3
#clothdiapers

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway, linking to Kushies and this giveaway. Leave me a comment with it's URL!
1 Entry~ per each of my other CURRENT giveaways that you enter! Must leave a comment here letting me know!

This giveaway will end on October 19th, 2009 at 11:59 pm. At that time I will choose a winner using random.org and let them know via email. Winner will have 48 hrs to respond before I choose a new winner using random.org.