Tuck & Go Review and GIVEAWAY!!!

Okay - here is my far past due review on the Monkey Doodlez NEW Tuck & Go Diaper! I first began using it in July, so I did want to give some fair time before reviewing it... and then I may have forgotten a bit (sorry Cheryl!!!)

Monkey Doodlez NEW Tuck and Go(TAG) Cloth Diaper has several rave reviews! I've had several customers come in and try one set... and come back for more! This is one of the most versatile diapering system ever - The system as a unit offers unsurpassed performance and leak protection without compromising fit or adding unnecessary bulk! Who could ask for a better diaper???

So here is the description:

The TAG System is getting rave reviews by new and experienced Moms alike!

Easy to Use. Revolutionary. Functional.

How does this sytem work? The TAG is comprised of two pieces - a waterproof outer shell and a luxiously soft inner pad. The Tuck and Go™ cover is uniquely designed to allow the pad to be easily yet securely tucked in at the front and back edge, making it extremely simple and efficient. Siimply tuck the pad into the cover and fasten the diaper onto your baby. There are no extra steps and the velcro closures make it both infinitely adjustable and intuitive to use.

When it's time to change the diaper, remove the shell from the baby, hang on to the outside cover, hold it over your pail, turn it over and the pad falls right out. This eliminates the possibility or necessity of touching wet or dirty inserts.

The front and back of the cover as well as the elastic at the leg casings are lined with soft microfleece to ensure optimum comfort and the edges of the tuck zones are gently gathered to keep everything in place.The Unique design creates a natural barrier to moisture for unsurpassed leak protection.

The waterproof cover adjusts to accommodate a larger size range while using the same pad and without compromising fit or adding unnecessary bulk. This makes this a highly functional yet trim diapering solution.

The Tuck and Go™ cover can be used with the TAG pads or over prefolds or fitted diapers.

The pad is made from a blend of 70% Bamboo Rayon, 28% Organic Cotton and 2% Polyester for optimum absorbency, breathability and comfort, with silky soft velour next to baby's skin.

The pad is gently gathered at the legs for the best fit, allowing the diaper to better cradle baby's bottom and adds a gentle barrier to help prevent leaks. The elastic is neatly stitched inside the pad so it will never touch baby's delicate skin.

Sizing for Covers and Pads:

• Small fits babies 6-18lbs
• Medium fits babies 12-28lbs
• Medium Long fits babies 18-35 lbs
• Large fits babies 30-45 lbs

So, Noah started using the Medium Long when he was around 22lbs. I could put it on the snap down, however, the rise was pretty short, so we have it on the full setting. One thing I will say is I'm not sure if it will fit him til he is 35lbs, he is around 26lbs now... however I do also think it would have fit him when he was around 16lbs, maybe even 15. I think that overall for any diaper, the size is going to be different on any baby based on their build.

Pros - The Bamboo Blend Insert is SUPER absorbent! WOW - I can't believe how heavy it has been after use and not a single leak. I have been tempted to do a before and after weight.... however I have not gotten around to it. I think it would work well for night time - or if you have a really heave wetter, you could probably use 2 of the inserts for that extra protection. I have used it for night time - in which it was super soaked and HEAVY, however, my son always has a tendency to wake up sometime between 4-6 for a diaper change no matter how dry or wet his diaper is. I think it's our pattern we developed somehow.

I love the fleece around the covers, it adds a nice touch. And the inserts tuck nicely inside. You can even use these covers with prefolds or fitteds if you like! We have personally used it with prefolds and it works great - however... we do prefer using the TAG inserts since it isn't as bulky. Now, for those of you that like using the disposable inserts, I am positive those would also fit nicely inside of that to use! I have no experience with the disposable inserts because if I can, I will stick to the cloth, but I knew some might wonder about that!

I have also been using the TAG Inserts in my pocket diapers and it works fabulously! I'm sure I could even place them directly on another cover in a pinch, but I know they stay a lot more secure in place in the TAG Diaper Cover!

The only downfall I find of the diaper is that I'm a Pocket and All In one gal! I definitely prefer this diaper over prefolds and covers, but in all reality, I like to use my diaper once and put the whole thing in the pail liner. But this is definitely a simple and economic solution for cloth diapering!

Now... (drum roll please)... for the giveaway... I have 1 ML Butter Cover and 1 ML TAG insert to giveaway - and I'm throwing in a credit for a Free cover with a purchase of a set of inserts for the winner when you want to come back and buy more :)

1st and must do entry - Please comment below and tell me what sounds interesting about the TAG diaper

Extra entries
*Like Monkey Doodlez on Facebook and comment here
*Like RG Natural Babies on Facebook and comment here
*Post on Facebook about the giveaway (with a link to the blog) and link the comment here (you should be able to change the settings on that post so others can see it, or make sure it links with @RG Natural Babies and/or @Monkey Doodlez
*Tweet the Giveaway (with a link to the blog) @RGNaturalBabies and link your tweet here on a separate comment - may do so once daily for an entry! (but feel free to tweet it more often :) )
*Purchase any Monkey Doodlez Item at RG Natural Babies and comment with your order number here!

The drawing ends Friday October 8th - Please be sure to check back so that I can send your diaper out - I will be able to ship it out the 9th if the winner responds quickly, otherwise, I won't be able to ship it out until the 18th!

Sorry it's been so long

To all of our readers - we are sorry for not keeping up with our blog. We still have a lot of vision, goals and plans for this blog, just life has limited time a lot.

I, Michelle have been busy opening up our new store front, RG Natural Babies, in Racine, Wisconsin. We had our Grand Opening event on May 28th and have been blessed with the opportunity to share cloth diapers with more people. And while many still don't want to go that route, we have had numerous sales of the reusable swim diapers, which I still count as a success as they keep several swim disposables out of the land fills!

We feel like we are still trying to get settled in - it has been a lot of work and many hours of sacrifice. But we are blessed by the support we have received. It will take a lot of time to grow our business, but there is so much encouragement and a lot of people who have expressed how glad they are that we have opened this store here. We pray that it continues to grow.

Besides the swim diapers, a couple more popular items have been the Natural Sun Screen and Bug Spray that we carry - I must say, these work awesome!

Kristin hasn't had as much time to post either. You can however find her occasionally at the Brookfield Farmers Market on Saturday Mornings. She was off for a few weeks as the volleyball team she coaches made it to Nationals and she had the opportunity to take them down to Florida. They placed 33 out of 127! Way to go Kristin!

She is also working on a new cart for her online store, My Baby Pumpkin, which is going to have a new awesome design, she is enjoying more outside time with her kids this summer, and has a new project she's working on that she'll be sure to announce soon :)

We are excited to say we should be updating more frequently than we have even if life doesn't slow down. AND of course ahead this week will be a giveaway... of what is still being decided as there are so many great options to choose from! I'm thinking either a diaper or possibly one of the summer necessities like bug spray or sun screen - any thoughts and I'd be happy to listen :)

Have a blessed day and I'm happy to be posting again and getting back to making Wisconsin a greener place!

Monkey Doodlez Swim Diaper Giveaway

Summer's coming!!! (well for those of us in the Northern States... we hope) So what better time than now to get ready with a Swim Diaper for your little one!

Cheryl, the owner of Monkey Doodlez Diapers in Canada is generously giving one away through RG Natural Babies - your choice of size and print (pending what's in stock)! And this is open to ship in the US or Canada!!!

And get ready... here is a link to a picture of their newest print! Now who wouldn't love that?

Now - if you don't use Cloth Diapers - don't let this stop you from entering this giveaway. Just because you don't use Cloth Diapers, doesn't mean you can't use Swim Diapers. I know many people who will just use the swim diapers! Why? Because Swim disposable diapers are made to hold in the poop, not necessarily the pee - as soon as baby/toddler goes into the water with one - it fills up with water. But both will equally hold in the poop and then you don't have to pull off a soggy wet disposable diaper off your baby when they come out.

You may ask, what do I do with a swim diaper before we go in the pool if it has no absorbency? Put a towel underneath if you'll be sitting for a little bit - or we've put a couple of cloth wipes in the swim diaper before going into the water and just take it out before (and we've never actually had it be wet).

More about Monkey Doodlez? I love Monkey Doodlez Products, their All in Ones are one of my favorites! And their new Tuck & Go diaper will be in stock at RG Natural Babies soon! If you haven't tried any Monkey Doodlez Products, here's your chance to at least try a swim diaper!

Here's how to enter:

First, you must Follow this blog and comment telling us your favorite Monkey Doodlez Swimmer Print!

For extra entries:

*Follow @RGNaturalBabies on twitter and tweet the giveaway @RGNaturalBabies - then let us know here with another comment
*Become a fan of Monkey Doodlez on Facebook - and comment here.
*Become a fan of RG Natural Babies on Facebook - HERE and comment here that you did.
* You may Retweet this giveaway @RGNaturalBabies and comment that you did - limit of once per day!

This giveaway goes from April 26 through May 2! Then 1 winners will randomly be selected! Thanks for participating!

Rockin Green Giveaway

Have you heard of Rockin' Green Soap? If not you need to try it! This detergent will rock the stink out of your socks out or your dirty diapers! Rockin' Green Detergent is not a product made in Wisconsin - it's made in Texas. But since we're giving one away through RG Natural Babies, I thought you would be okay with that ;)

Even better, I have 2 to give away! A Hard Rock forumla- for if you have really hard water (this is a brand new formula) in Fresh Linen scent. And the other came to RG Natural Babies with no label. It has the texture of the Classic Rock Formula. We were not able to identify the scent or if it even has one at all (when they come in a package mixed with scented and unscented, the bag will still smell).

So here are the details on how to enter!

First and must do before any extra entries: Follow this blog and comment telling us if you have tried Rockin' Green Detergent and if so what kind. If not, tell us which scent would you choose selected from these.

For extra entries:
*Follow @Rockingreensoap and @RGNaturalBabies on twitter - then let us know here with another comment
*Become a fan of Rockin' Green Soap on Facebook - HERE and comment here that you did.
*Become a fan of RG Natural Babies on Facebook - HERE and comment here that you did.
*Repost this link on your facebook page with a comment here.
*Retweet this giveaway @RGNaturalBabies and comment that you did - limit of once per day!
*Make a purchase at RG Natural Babies and comment here with order number to confirm. Don't forget to pick up a sample of Rockin Green while you are there!

This giveaway goes from April 12 through April 25! Then 2 winners will randomly be selected! Thanks for participating!

My Baby Pumpkin One Year Anniversary!

Kristin, the owner of My Baby Pumpkin is celebrating their 1 Year Anniversary! Not only does she sell eco friendly products, she has used them well beyond that. Kristin started cloth diapering her daughter from birth. It was a better alternative than sposies and of course a HUGE money saver!

Her wonderful husband was able to help support her business when he had some time off of work after the birth of their 2nd child and My Baby Pumpkin was born! Alina and Logan are of course a huge part of her days, but in between all the hustle and bustle of mother hood, she has been able to grow a good business with excellent customer service.

She is located in Watertown, WI and while she does not have a store front at the moment, she is always available to local customers by making an appointment by doing private showings, cloth diaper classes, and more! She carries a full range of not only cloth diaper products, but baby leggings, organic toys, momma products.

Join her in celebrating her one year anniversary - here are her current specials:

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE DIAPER! ALL PROFITS GO TO BREAST CANCER!

FREE Shipping on most items! And reduced International Shipping during October!

One of her cutest products at the moment: A Custom Pumpkin Diaper! This is a must have for this Fall Season and your little pumpkin will have a one of a kind diaper!

Check it out and you won't be disappointed!