As you can see it seems that this does not look like this diaper will work on this "Newborn". But it is possible to achieve a nice fit on a tiny one!
Step 1:Lay insert in diaper. Infant on top.
STEP 2:Fold down diaper or "tuck" it under. Fold it down to where it is at the belly button of your infant. If there is an umbilical cord then you can adjust the diaper so that diaper is below cord.
Step 3: Just simply start snapping the snaps together. What I did to get the right sizing is just pull the front wings of the diaper to the sides of the baby. Then with the LONG (red) wings find the corresponding snaps.
I have not yet had an infant or baby around to try this Nifty Nappy on! But I had one of those baby dolls that you find in a birthing class to try this Nifty Nappy on. Overall I really liked how it fit well on this infant doll! I was surprised that this diaper could very well fit an infant as well as my daughter at 18 months.
Item up for Review: Peace Love & Diapers Large Fitted:
Components of the Peace Love & Diapers Fitted:
Microfiber great luxurious feeling fabric next to her skin:
This diaper has an inner core layer of bamboo hemp fleece which works quite well for us. She has not had any leaks in this diaper, and I feel that its micro fleece inner fabric really helps keep our rashes down to a minimum. For night time I find that hemp is a great material, but when paired with a micro fleece it helps keep her skin dry through the night. The Last two nights we were down to our cloth diaper prefolds, and her skin broke in an ammonia burn (rash) because the moisture sat right next to her skin. Not fun of a rash either poor thing! So once we got our diaper laundry we were grateful for having this diaper again. The microfleece keeps her bottom less wet and less likely to get an ammonia burn from sleeping in her diaper.
Soaker "Insert" Region:The insert is sewn into the diaper in the soaker region. It is stitched into the diaper making it easier and intact! No loose insert to find in the wash, and really nice that it is a big region which enables it to truly become a soaker region. The soaker region is composed of the Organic Bamboo Velour fabric and two MORE layers of hemp fleece. We have not had any problems with any leakages. While changing her one day out of her Peace Love & Diaper, the thought crossed my mind athat the outer fabric only felt damp, but the entire diaper felt very "full"! So this diaper can truly take any heavy wetter in my opinion.
The Outer Layer:The outer layer of this Peace, Love & Diaper is composed of a nice stretchy bamboo hemp material. Not only am I finding it a nice absorbent layer, but also one that seems to help retain moisture inside the diaper. The outer layers of this particular Peace, Love & Diapers is a natural cream color. Amanda does do custom orders with a variety of very attractive fabrics that one can choose for the outer layer of fabric. Be sure to check out her selection of fabrics.
Snaps:This is a turned and top stitched diaper with two layers of high quality resin snaps. The bottom row of snaps can adjust for her abdomen and the top row of snaps can give a more snug fit around her waist and top tummy area. The stretchy fabrics allow for some give and makes it easier to find the right snap! ( Do you see that little part at the top of the diaper? That is what makes this diaper "turned and top stitched!)
Conclusion:My favorite things about this diaper are the fantastic combination of quality fabrics incorporated into this diaper as well as a most amazing fit! Her fitteds are made with organic hemp/fleece as the outer absorbent
layer, organic bamboo velour as an inner soaker fabric, 2 more layers of
thirsty hemp/fleece inner, and then a microfleece layer against baby's
skin to wick away moisture. My husband and I both agreed that it was nice having something that kept her bottom drier without having to resort to a disposable. Not to mention how it helps us when we do have an ammonia rash burn! When she started having these rashes, it was nice having this diaper around to rely on for not only its hemp’s thirstiness, but also its wicking away “stay dry” properties.
I can definitely tell that she makes each and every diaper with Peace and LOVE! :) Amanda is a wonderful Work at Home Mom that I think you'd find easy to work with and getting a diaper that fits your needs. Not to mention the quality and handmade care infused into each and every diaper she makes! :)
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Disclosure: I was sent a fitted diaper for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine, and pictures are edited and taken by me! Please let me know if you'd like to use the pictures before using. Thanks!
Item Reviewing: Nifty Nappy Fitted Diaper in Elephants print from Red Barn Cloth Diapers. (Part 1: Components of the Diaper)
Fitted diapers are so adorable! Let me know if you have heard that quite too often!
A comment an older friend who cloth diapered her kids a long time ago said, "What good is the print if we can't see it!" I simply smiled and told her that I let my daughter run a bit without a cover. For me, it is so important that I as the main cloth diaper changer get some enjoyment too! One of my "cloth therapies" is having a few diapers that really are a cheerful site!
Jeni, owner of Red Barn Cloth Diapers sews up Nifty Nappy Diapers under a Cottage License. Although this is my first Nifty Nappy, I feel that the craftsmanship is exceptional. The price of Nifty Nappy is something one has to save up for if building a huge stash of them, but these are agreeably well worth it. I showed it to one of my friends who has been (and is still currently) sewing for over 35 years and you know what she said?
"Now that is how the serger's thread is supposed to look like. That is good quality and perfect--see how the threads 'meet on the edge?'" She looked the diaper over, and nodded her approval.
Components of the Red Barn Nifty Nappy:
Elasticity: The back of the diaper is fixed with an elastic. I love elastic as it helps to keep leakages at a minimum. The elastic on the back of this diaper is encased into the diaper. Child wearing the diaper does not get any redness because the elastic is encased. That goes with the leg elastic parts as well. One the left is the back elastic and on the right is a picture of the leg elastic gussets! Which I feel fits my daughter comfortably--allowing some stretch yet keeps close to her skin to absorb wetness.
Fabrics: The outermost fabric is a cotton knit fabric (elephants). The innermost layer touching your baby's sensitive skin is microfleece fabric. This truly is a soft fabric, but more importantly it help wick away moisture from your baby's skin. I am growing pretty partial to it because it helps keep her drier without the moisture sitting right on her skin. The fabric in between these two layers is a layer of organic hemp fleece. I personally love this fabric! For one thing, hemp is not only antibacterial but very thirsty! It has become one of the most popular of fabrics because it makes for one very absorbent cloth diaper. In my experience with hemp fabrics, I can attest that they can truly soak up lots of water.
The Wings: Length of Wings is nice and long. I love that I do not have to wrestle with my daughter. It really helps aid in fitting the diaper quickly and easily. Not to mention allows more snaps to be on the diaper.
The Snaps. These are made out of high quality resin snaps. I am pretty sure they will not break down on you! These snaps ensure that my
daughter can get the right fit. With seven snaps on the wing--4 allows
for inner adjustment and 3 for top adjustments. The snap placement is
just right, and I have not have been having problems with finding an
adjustment. As you can see, this Nifty Nappy Fitted has snaps
alternating every other snap--meaning that I can adjust the fit from the
inside and outside. The outer snaps allows for the two wings to cross on top of each other as well as help fit the diaper onto baby well.
Insert: The fabrics that compose the lay-in insert is Organic Hemp Fleece and Organic Bamboo Velour. Again you have the hemp material that will soak up great and the velour serves as a soft absorbent fabric against your child's skin. I could not believe how soft to the touch the Organic Bamboo Velour was! It is a "yummy" fabric and something that to me is a luxury to have in a cloth diaper.
Over all I really love my Nifty Nappy from Red Barn Cloth Diapers!
It is so squishy and easy to find a good fit. When changing her into this Nifty Nappy Fitted diaper, it is quick to snap on. I am not fighting with the wings to find a snap that will work. The absorbency of the diaper is perfect for car rides, doctor visits, and night time uses. The micro-fleece layer does a good job at keeping her feeling dry and skin is not soaking in her pee. I find that My daughter does not show any signs of discomfort in wearing it. Rather she almost does not notice when she is wet in them--usually she tells me if she has wet her diaper and lately while using this diaper she has not told me. So maybe it is working too well at wicking!
My only small complaint has to do with the insert. I wish that the insert would be a bit bigger in size Although it is working good, what would make it great is if it was a little longer lengthwise. I find that it scrunches at the front of the diaper, if maybe it were a little longer it would not scrunch a whole lot and add even more absorbency to the front of the diaper. After prepping the diaper insert, I noticed that it had shrunk a bit and not quite as even. The top layer seemed bigger than the bottom layer and kind of lumps at the sides a bit. Though it does not affect its performance, I thought it good to mention it. I used hot water and did dry the insert through the dryer on a low-medium heat. So just give sunning or air drying your insert a shot and maybe make sure your hot water is not too hot! :)
I was a bit skeptical at this diaper being a One Size diaper--meaning it fits from newborn to potty training age (about 35lbs). But my Part 2 will be about using this Nifty Nappy diaper on a newborn!
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Disclosure: I bought a Nifty Nappy Fitted Diaper for the purpose of this review. Sponsor will be responsible for the fulfillment of giveaway prize. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way to write this post. Nor was I obligated to write a positive review.
My husband is lactose intolerant as well as allergic to milk. For us we utilize Soymilk as a milk substitute and incorporate it into our baking, breakfasts, and chocolate milk. Soymilk is great for substitions as well as for those who are lactose and gluten intolerant. 8th Continent Soymilk was a brand I never really thought to try out, and am very glad I did! Their Original flavor contains 8 grams of protein and is a good source for Calcium. They have a variety of flavors and offer some of the best soymilk I have ever tasted.
8th Continent Soymilk Review:
For today's breakfast I made some scrambled eggs and sausage. Instead of using whole milk I used 8th Continent Soy Milk Original flavor. The taste of 8th Continent Soymilk is light and has a hint of sweetness and to my husband's opinion "Not Bad of a Soy Milk." Adding the soy milk to the eggs added a light and tasty sweetness to our breakfast. I rather enjoyed it. Texture of the liquid was similiar to regular milk with the exception of its thickness. It is a bit thinner than milk.
I also tried out 8th Continent Soy Milk Flavor in Light Vanilla which features 40% fewer calories than their Vanilla Soymilk. This is my favorite of the two types I have tried. It is nice and light tasting with a hint of Vanilla reminding me of a coconuts and is not to "beany" of a flavor. For some reason to me it has a coconuty flavor.
I love utilizing 8th Continent in and mixing into my oatmeal. A glass of Original in the morning is perfect for getting some Calcium and its 8 grams of Protein too. With Eight Different options I think that 8th Continent Soymilk has something that will appeal to anyone. The one flavor I am going to be searching for is their Light Chocolate! The two local grocery stores in which I got my 8th Continent Soymilk was at my local Safeway and Albertsons.
About 8th Continent Soymilk:
The one aspect that I truly like about 8th Continent Soymilk is that it is made from U.S. grown soybeans. We are not only helping support my own country, but also the families whose jobs depend on growing and developing 8th Continent! The soymilk is only found in the United States and focuses on family crafted products rather than manufactured--quality over quantity. I love the principle of quality versus quantity. If one is ever given the opportunity to buy a product that is equally priced but the quality is diffrent--there would not be too much of a battle. Also, the soybeans have not been gentically modified.
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Taking up the challenge to get out of bed to work out can be rough! So what can a person do to motivate himself into getting up and putting our body through working out?
Motivation
Visually get your mind motivated about where you want to be in a month.
Rewarding yourself can help motivate you--positive reinforcement! How about for every time you work out, think about taking a luxurious spa like bath afterwards. Or even rewarding yourself with a delicious protein shake?
Set a Reasonable Goal
Nothing gets you going than the accomplishment of reaching your goals!
Beware not to set up an unreasonable impossible goal. That can work against you.
Having Accountability
Having others who you are personally accountable to can help motivate you to be faithful in your workouts and healthy eating
Children and Kids--these little ones watch you and will start developing habits you form! Monkey see, monkey do! there is no other healthier accountability than your kids. You'd want them to be all that they can be by making right healthy choices for their lives, don't you?
Take up one day at a time. Building Healthy Habits does not happen overnight, it takes one step--one attitude adjustment at a time. Do not overwhelm yourself, but do make it a point to challenge yourself to be better and live healthier.
For some reason this is where I am at in my journey of Being a Fit Mom for Life. I need a good positive mindset this week to keep me going! Just reading about goal setting and having a positive mind--recommended through Dustin Maher's program : Fit Moms For Life
Here was my meal for today:
BREAKFAST: CUP OF YOGURT AND GRANOLA, 2 EGGS
LUNCH: Ceasar salad with Romaine lettuce and some croutions.
DINNER: Pancit (1 1/2 cups) and Lumpia (4pcs)
Early Afternoon SNACKS: Bananas, Apples, and Pears 1/3 cup each
EVENING SNACKS: Mixture of Nuts and dried fruit! Love it
I received materials in order to take the Fit Moms for Life Challenge and blog about it.
