The calm before the Storm...

There's a sense of stillness in the air...The clouds are thicker than usual, and my children are still running around and laughing.  And, yet, there's a storm a-brewin' right now in our peaceful little Gulf...  I am preparing everything in the event that we have power outages or flooding.  My first thoughts were food, water, clean linens, etc.  But, my mind never strayed to "I have to buy Disposables."  Instead, I found myself washing all of our stash last night and then getting everything organized for at least a weeks worth of changes.  It was such a sense of relief to see all of our fluff washing and drying for the big event.  I am not too worried about not being able to wash due to electrical outages.  I have many covers and diapers that can be handwashed and dried IF the need ever arises!  This is where you rejoice for the little stash you have of flats and PUL covers.  So, I am off now to do my last minute shopping.  My thoughts go out to everyone who will endure this storm.  I pray for safety for you all.  But, I am happy that our drought stricken area will find some relief! This in itself is an answered prayer! 

Its time for our very first giveaway!!  And, thanks to the fine folks at www.dinkledooz.com we are proud to give you an opportunity to try this very bodacious diaper!!  How can you win this diaper?  Well, seeing as how this is my first giveaway, I will not and refuse to get all fancy on ya!!  Below you will find some very simple ways to enter to win a DinkleDooz One Size Pocket Diaper!  So read on for your chance at this diaper!!

Here are the rules-simple but guaranteed to get you a chance to win a  FREE DinkleDooz One Size Pocket Diaper!!

1.)  Visit www.dinkledooz.com and check out their cool diapers!!  Like them on Facebook and tell them Fluff Therapy sent ya!  Come back here and let us know what color of DinkleDooz you'd love to be friends with!!
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2.)  Follow my blog here, and tell me why you would love to own a DinkleDooz Diaper!!  Please leave a correct email addy where you can be contacted!
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3.)  Do you Tweet?  Follow me on Twitter @flufftherapy  and leave us a comment on Dinkledooz!  Comeback here and post your timestamp!  This is one entry!

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I will verify all information!  Giveaway will run through August 14, 2011!  You may enter on Twitter at least once per day!!  Winner will be announced on August 5, 2011 at 10:00 pm CST.  Thank you and best wishes!!

DinkleDooz Review!!

      As promised, here is my DinkleDooz review.  And, since you've taken the time to read all about this lovely diaper, we are also hosting a great little giveaway!!  Still with me? GREAT!!  Time to begin!!
     We received our first initial DinkleDooz diaper to review and I was amazed at the softness of this pocket diaper.  Now, I have tried so many pockets in the last month or so.  But, this diaper just stood apart somehow.  I gave myself three weeks to fully research and review this diaper.  I wanted to be sure that this diaper would be put to the test.  Here are my results!

 The Review

     As far as quality, you will not be disappointed.  The DinkleDooz is very well put together.  I love the fleece that was chosen, as it does not pill very easily, and is very soft.  I also find, that it does not stain at all for us.  The snaps on the DinkleDooz are very strong, which is a good thing.  Too often, I have received pockets with snaps that cannot stay closed.  And, one last thing that I was impressed by, was the quality of the microfiber.  This is a very thirsty microfiber.  It can really absorb wetness very quickly.  I find it hard to beat when I pair both inserts together! 
    Since this  is a One Size pocket diaper, you will find three rise settings.  Sixta who is one,  is on the middle setting.  Now, Sixta is not a petite baby.  She has a well rounded  tummy and has these gorgeous and chunky legs!  She is usually on the last snap setting of any given one-size system.  But not with DinkleDooz!!  We have plenty of room to grow!!  Her older sisters both fit on the last snap setting very comfortably.  So, I can attest that these easily fit my three girls, who are all different builds and weights!  So awesome!!  I can easily see this fitting a larger newborn, as the wings on the DinkleDooz have ''Elast-O" Fit and a "Flap-Over" setting.  This simply means that your diaper can get as big or as small as you need it too!  Very impressive when you consider that most diapers very seldom live up to their one size promises!  Your DinkleDooz One Size Diaper will come with two sized inserts.  The smaller of the two is your newborn insert.  The larger for older babies.  If your baby is a heavy-wetter, then you can very easily use both of these inserts together for a very absorbent system!
     There are so many diapers out in the fluff world today.  And, I have tried almost all of them on our kids. But, when it all comes down to it, I just want a diaper that works and does what it is supposed to do.   I need for it to be comfy, absorbent, and affordable.  And, this is where DinkleDooz fits into my heart.  I would say that this is a very good and dependable diaper.   I have put all six DinkleDooz I own through several washes and they still look new. This tells me, that this diaper should go the distance during our diapering period.  I have since begged and pleaded with our favorite online store to carry these!  This should attest to my attachment to these. So, there you have it!  Have questions on Dinkledooz?  Drop me a line!  I look forward to helping you find the Dinkledooz love!!

This is my review, and was in no way influenced by the extremely cute diaper I received!  Thank you!!

The low-down on DinkleDooz One Size Pocket Diapers

1.) The exterior of the Dinkledooz is a P.U.L. fabric. that is both soft and stretchy.
2.) The interior of the Dinkledooz is a buttery soft micro fleece.
3.) This diaper has snap closures and fits a wide range of sizes.
4.) This diaper is currently being offered in different color choices.  Pictured here are the Red and Green.     Also available are:  Pink, Blue, White, and the Special Edition Orange with Yellow Snaps.
5.) Priced very affordable at $15.95 per diaper.
6.) Available at http://www.gogonaturalbaby.com  and http://www.easyclothdiaper.com

 Recommended:  YES!

Dinkledooz One Size Pocket Diaper

Interior of DinkleDooz Diaper.  Buttery Soft Micro Fleece!

Multiple Snap Settings for the perfect fit!!

Microfiber Inserts for Maximum Absorbency!

From Smallest to Largest!!

 
Diaper washing day...Fun for some.  For others, a nightmare!!  Lately, I have been asked about my personal washing routine.  Basically, I buy whatever strikes my fancy at the time.  We use this with a small scoop of Oxy Clean.  I do love the brand Green Works.   They have an excellent free and clear version.   I am using  the type from Sun brand right now.  Its cheap, and it gets the job done.
Now, I decide where my diapers lie on the Scale of Soil.  Yes, it does exist.  Ask your babies when they are looking at you with that innocent look on their face.  And, then once you open their diapers, you flip backwards.  Depending on the type of flip you do, this will help you decide where on the scale you lie.  lol...  Joking aside now.
If diapers are heavily soiled (think a binge of Oreo cookies with a wash down of chocolate soy milk), then I will do a soak with just the oxy and a small bit of  detergent.  I have been known to bust out the non-green types for this.  Don't be afraid.  Embrace your sanity and try this!!   I've been diapering for a long time, and this is what I find to be effective.
Now, if diapers are not stained but just plain stinky (think Grandma fed baby waaay to many gassy foods), then I bust out the Arm & Hammer sodas. You can choose between baking or washing.  Both work the same for me:)  I know they are different, but for me they do.  Please don't go all Chemistry 101 on me.  I just add from whatever orange box I happen to have on our shelf.  Then,  I add a squirt of whatever dish soap I have (Dawn-its a brand peeps, and I use what is sale and on my counter) and swish around and leave diapers soaking overnight in this.
IF the smell is overpowering (think Panther urine-lol), then I do a soak in a small bit of bleach.  BUT, only if they are bleachable fibers.  I never bleach PUL or TPU!!  The only diapers with PUL that have been touched by the long finger of Clorox are BG, and only because they give me the go ahead to do so every now and then.  (but I have only needed to do so once upon a dream).
After picking and choosing what soak I may or may not need to do, I wash everything with WHATEVER detergent works well.  If it cleans our towels, then it will clean our diapers.  If it doesn't leave my babies itching or fainting, then I can use it on their diapers.  Repeat this to yourself.  Dispose of guilt and commence washing!!  What this means simply put,  is that I have used with success, GAIN, TIDE, ALL, ERA, and my beloved PUREX.  Way back when, there was no RnG, Tiny Bubbles, or what have you.  I used plain jane Tide, and my kids skin didn't peel off and the stars didn't fall from the heavens.
Wash diapers once with cool water to get out the soaking suds.  Then do a HOT/WARM wash with nothing added.  Just rinse until you feel your diapers are clean.  Don't be afraid to sniff.  Don't be ashamed to see if any staining is left.  After all, these diapers cover your genetic offspring.  How scary can it be?   
In hindsight, wash day can be a real pain.  But, residue left in diapers is usually the cause of irritations and what have you.  It doesn't have to be a scientific equation parents!  Now, have fun on wash day, and sip a tall glass of iced tea and breathe.  Life is too short to be fussing over what to use!  Fluff is fun!  Repeat that, and then sip once more and say "AHHHHH..."  as your diapers soak, and you relax!



Until next time!!  BWL

Stay tuned folks!! FREE Dinkledooz Diaper Giveaway and review coming up!!