As You Stitch {Baby} Review & Giveaway!
I’ve mentioned a bit in passing that we are using cloth diapers with Lilly. I know, I know, a lot of you who may be unfamiliar with cloth diapering today may be wondering, why? What? Huh? So many questions. If you’re interested, I’ll definitely do a few posts on our experience with cloth diapers, etc.
But this post is not about that. When we started gathering our stash and learning about cloth diapering a baby, I was turned on to cloth wipes by a friend. Something I honestly hadn’t even considered, but was super curious about.
Now, we’d been given a TON of disposable wipes as gifts before Lilly was born, so we’d been using disposable wipes for a while. Then, the fabulous Ali from As You Stitch {Baby} sent me some of her adorable cloth wipes and a few reusable nursing pads to try out.
I am now HOOKED on cloth wipes!
These are the adorable gender neutral patterns she sent me for the cloth wipes. She also has super cute wipes for boys and girls!
She also sent me three sets of cloth nursing pads!
So, I really am LOVING the cloth wipes. I prepped them before I used them and they have only gotten softer. In fact, they get softer every time I wash them (which is A LOT). They haven’t shrunk or warped at all. They really maintain their shape in and out of washings.
All I do is add a little bit of water to them and then place them in the wipe warmer. I am using ONE cloth wipe per diaper change versus like 4-5 disposable wipes per diaper change. They really do the job well! I have a few other brands of cloth wipes that I’ve tried and almost all of them have shrunk or warped and aren’t as effective as Ali’s wipes.
Now, I LOVED her disposable nursing pads when I got them. They prepped well. They’re CRAZY soft and super cute… but my only issue is, TMI, I produce a lot of milk. So, I was leaking through the nursing pads within an hour or two. 🙁 Gross, I know. But, they are so soft – WAY softer than disposable nursing pads.
So, I’ve actually been using them between me and the disposable nursing pads. So, I put the reusable pad on, then the disposable on top of that. So, that way, I have the soft material against my sensitive areas and then I use the disposable on top of that so I don’t leak through my clothes. Win win! (BTW: These are TOTALLY lady / mom problems that they do NOT tell you about in 8th grade health class).
Anyway. I really LOVE Ali’s shop and LOVE her products.
Between now and September 24th, 2013 use discount code STILLBEINGMOLLY for 10% off total purchase of $15 or more in Ali’s shop!
PLUS, the super generous Ali is giving one lucky reader 3 dozen cloth wipes of their choice! Woohoo! Use the rafflecopter tool below to enter. Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
*I was just sent the cloth wipes by As You Stitch, no other monetary compensation was provided. All opinions are my own. I really love her stuff! 🙂
the cloth nursing pads are cool, could def use those!
I love the boy themed nursing pads!
Love the onesies with the ties!
Love the gender-neutral cloth wipes – the bicycles are so cute! We cloth diaper but I’ve always been a little suspicious/skeptical of cloth wipes. I’d like to give them a try. I’m already doing a ton of laundry anyway 😉
oh yes! i was skeptical, too – but honestly, they’re SO much easier than disposable wipes. you just throw them in with the wash!
yay cloth wipes!
you’re right, cloth wipes are soooo much better than disposable! These wipes look great (as to all the items!).
:o) Becky in Oregon
they are SO awesome!
I love the waterproof blankets and the nursing pads.
The Birdie Blanket is absolutely beautiful.
i love that one, too!
OK so I can’t decide on the starter kit for boys or the CUTE tie onsies!! ahhh love it all 🙂
so cute, right?! her stuff is adorable!
I love the Boy Tie Onesie. “Polka Dots.”!
i love that one, too!! so cute!
I like the Large Soft Cloth Blocks – Set of 3 baby girl.
i love those, too!!
oh girl, i am all over this giveaway. 🙂 would love the starter kit–you’ve totally sold me.
yay!! cloth wipes are the JAM!!
I absolutely love using cloth diapers and I have been wanting to make the switch to cloth wipes. I think this has made up my mind for me!
yes!! having started out with disposable wipes and now using cloth wipes… i don’t think i’ll ever go back to disposable!
I never even knew that cloth wipes existed before this post! They look absolutely adorable and like they feel super soft and gentle.
yes! they are the BESSSST!
This is a great giveaway! Although I don’t have use for them right now, I think a lot of new or to be mommys will appreciate it! 🙂
thanks, rachel!
I used cloth diapers when Alice was a baby. I loved them. I got tired of finding disposable wipes in the diaper laundry, so I made my own reusable wipes. They were amazing!
so glad you love reusable wipes, too!!
Although I used disposable wipes and diapers with my son, I have always considered using reusable for any future babies. These are so cute and seem to be well worth the investment!
I also really love the Picnic Blanket. Waterproof Picnic Blanket from AsYouStitchBaby! They have some really cute items.
Amy
Mariposa Medley Jewelry
http://www.mariposamedley.com
they are SO SO SO helpful!!
Here’s what I’m wondering…hope it’s not too gross a question ha! When I use wipes, I think I probably don’t use them very efficiently. It’s hard to fold it over just so to use the entire thing, especially while holding wiggling little legs. So I just grab a new wipe and keep going. If you are only using one wipe, do you find that it’s harder to find a clean spot on the wipe and/or it gets all over your hands?
hmmm…. i guess it’s hard to explain… it doesn’t get on my hands… and certainly there are times where i have to use two wipes… but i guess i open the up wipe and use all the parts of it… lol hard to explain! 🙂
Love reusable wipes! My daughter will be 4 in November and we are still using our wipes. They are very handy and last a long time
that’s awesome! glad you’ve had such a great experience!
The cloth wipes are my favorite thing from her shop! I love the custom option where you can choose from all the different prints/colors she has!
P.S. The link in the Rafflecopter goes to a different Etsy shop with a similar name. 🙂
ah thanks for pointing that out! I fixed the URL this morning! 🙂