Thursday, November 21, 2013

This page is pending a give away!

One of the most fun ways to build a stash is to enter every giveaway you can find.they can score you all kinds of cloth diapering esentials from , covers, inserts and accesories. This blog is nearing its 1,000 view. And i think that is exciting! So to celebrate I will do a give away next month! What the give away is for will be announced when we have our 1,000 view.

In the meantime here are a list of currently running giveaways from some awesome people. Be sure to like as many pages as you can. Not only will this give you more entries but may also help you find more giveaways.


http://tinyurl.com/lemfu6o for a smart snugs mystery bag!


http://tinyurl.com/k3c3ffx.   For a huge wool and fitted package! 


 For a 55 dollar gift card for diaper junction.
http://clothdiaperaddicts.com/2013/11/diaper-junction-black-friday-giveaway/

WAHM Review- Pandeezies Hybernator fitted overnight diaper

                              
                                                     Photo of pandeezies logo! Super cute.

                      
Pandeezies is a wonderful work at home mama whom I won a giveaway from. She makes custom and pre-made diapers. In speaking with her she guided me kindly to choosing my custom diaper. I chose to have her make us a overnight diaper. Which she has cleverly, with the help of her husband, titled a Hybernator.

This puppy is packed with absorbency. There is a soaker layer, the bamboo soaker pad, and an additional bamboo booster. the cover itself has a fleece exterior eliminating the need for a cover. However if you have a extremely heavy wetter a plain cover might be a good idea, but I doubt it to be needed.

Before receiving our Hybernator we used a double stuffed pocket at night time. This would last 11-13 hrs and both inserts would be soaked through in the morning. We use the Hybernator with no cover for the same time. The outside of the diaper is not wet at all and the bamboo is not fully soaked through. In fact I have decided to not use the booster!

This is a well made diaper. Sewn with a serger and designed to last. The only Problem I have had with this diaper is that the ends of the saoker are starting to roll just a little bit. Other then that I would recommend this diaper to anyone who is looking for a good night time solution.

In addition She has done half the prepping work for you! She washes 5 times for you. She told me after 10 the diaper will reach full absorbency. Whats better then ready to wear fluff?

More pictures to Follow
On the 9 month old he is 18lbs.


Photo by Pandeezies.

All the lovely soaker pads.

 This highlights the curling.  Not a mojor problem at all.

Second look at the fleece lined insert and the booster.

Labeled really well with full care instructions.

 Adorable label.

On the bum of my 30lbs 3year old.


The edge fold to fit smaller babies.

Look at all that layering.l

Love that it features cross over snapes for the littlest babies.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Tis the season, How to nurse a baby who has a cold.

Oh, no the runny nose has started baby has a low fever, and his little eyes are all red. How do you continue to be successful nursing when baby can hardly breath! Here are my ideas for b making nursing the poor little snot nose baby.

1- You are the best thing for your baby. A mothers chest can detect if a baby needs to be cooled or warmed. Skin on skin (as long as you do not also have a fever) is a great way to help baby cool down.

2- Suction out the snot before starting a nursing session.  Use saline drops as directed.

3- Go slow and be patientIf baby is congested they may unlatch ever few chugs to get a good breath. Give them lots of time to nurse and nursing frequently will both help them to get their fill. Remember baby reads your emotional cues so stay calm and don't get frustrated or baby will too.

4- Keep baby's head upward of their body while nursing. This might make you find some pretty weird nursing positions, but allowing mucus to drain instead of pool will help baby breath.

5- Depress the breast. Make sure that plenty of air can circulate around baby's nose. Gently press down on your breast under baby's nose to allow a little better air circulation. 

As long as baby's is producing a clear, or light yellow/green mucus. You are dealing with a cold. If baby begins to produce a bright green snot I urge you too see your doctor as this is often a sign of an infection. If baby's fever passes above 102 and or baby is acting lethargic or very differently call a doctor immediately.

When in doubt call a doctor.  Never use this blog as a medical cure site. This is a place for advice and conversation. 

A typical cold passes on its own in a week or two until then do your best to make baby comfortable and give them extra snuggles.