We’ve just placed our first order with Eco Nuts! we’ll be expecting 10 trial-size boxes of this fantatic all-natural soap and will be offering a special deal to anyone who purchases one and completes a product survey! Stay tuned!
Coming Soon: Eco Nuts!
March 3rd, 2010Product Spotlight: Rockin’ Green Cloth Diaper and Laundry Soap
March 2nd, 2010One thing is true when it comes to cloth diapers – there is always more laundry to do!
Recently restocked at Merrimack Valley Diapers is one of our favorite cloth diaper accessories … Rockin’ Green Soap! It comes in all sorts of yummy scents and two great formulas, Classic Rock and Soft Rock.
Classic Rock is the original formula, for those that do not have sensitive skin. Soft Rock is for those who have sensitive skin or prefer their detergent only lightly-scented. Both formulas will get your fluff clean and help to keep it soft and squishy!
Get your own RnG now!
Currently in-stock:
3 unscented
2 Classic Rock grape soda
2 Classic Rock fresh linen
2 Classic Rock cherry lemonade
2 Classic Rock monkey snacks
2 Classic Rock lavender vanilla
1 Soft Rock mango sorbet
Buy your own RnG HERE!
Any interest in a cloth diaper service in Methuen, MA?
February 13th, 2010My husband and I have been seriously discussing expanding our business to include a cloth diaper service. We are wondering if there is enough interest in the local community to sustain such a business.
Are you a parent or an expecting parent in the Merrimack Valley (Methuen, Lawrence, Haverhill, Amesbury, Lowell, Dracut, Andover, N. Andover, Amesbury, etc.) who is looking for a cloth diaper service? If so, please leave a comment below (you don’t need to leave any personal information). Let us know that you are interested, and how much you would expect to pay for such a service.
Thanks!
Wordless Wensday
February 10th, 2010
MonsterFluff on my little monster!
Spotlight: Bummis Cloth Diaper Covers
January 24th, 2010New in our house this week are four Bummis cloth diaper covers. When Wesley was newborn, we used covers from a different diaper company and, for the past seven months, we have been using PUL covers that I made myself. I have to admit, these new Bummis covers are greatly superior!
We have been using two different types of Bummis covers, the Super Whisper Wrap (SWW) and the Super Brite (SB). They come in really cute colors and fun prints!
The Super Whisper Wrap is a VERY dependable cloth diaper cover with a proven track record. A mainstay in any 2 part cloth diapering system, it combines extreme functionality and the latest in cloth diapering technology with fun and colourful prints. And this premium but affordable cloth diapering product not only looks marvellous, but also has a remarkably good fit on most babies.
The SUPER BRITE was designed to ensure a perfectly diapered fit – especially for those long, skinny hard-to-fit babies that need a little extra protection around the leg. This gusseted cover closes all the gaps, and you will find the fit of this cloth diaper cover like no other! Our gusset with lycra binding is an innovative design that wraps softly around baby’s leg with a lot less bulk than normal gussets and no elastic to leave marks on baby’s tender skin – only soft form-fitting lycra. The result is a very trim, great looking cloth diaper cover.
I can’t wait to get a few more of these covers for Wesley. And, one day, to get a full set for the next baby!
Do you use Bummis cloth diapers? Leave a comment and tell us your favorite Bummis product!
Wordless Wednesday
January 20th, 2010
Wesley
my boys!
I call them ‘baby cakes’!
January 17th, 2010The baby loves pancakes. He eats them whole, stuffing them into his face just as fast as he can. He especially enjoys them with bananas and cinnamon, so I just made up a whole bunch for him to eat for breakfast this week.
Wesley loves to eat pancakes for breakfast.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp apple sauce
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup rice milk
1/4 cup oil
1 cup gluten-free flour blend
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 ripe banana, mashed roughly or diced
1 dash cinnamon
Directions:
Mix the first two ingredients together in a small bowl; set aside. Mix the next two ingredients together in another small bowl; set aside. Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. Add the applesauce mix and the liquids into the dry ingredients and mix just until the lumps are gone. Add the bananas and cinnamon, blend.
Drop the batter onto a hot, well-greased griddle 1-2 tablespoons at a time. Flip after the batter bubbles and starts to dry around the edges. Cook until golden brown. (Makes approximately 24-30 silver dollar-sized pancakes.)
Freeze your pancakes to enjoy all week!
When I make these for the baby, I usually add bananas, but I have also made them with chopped bits of cooked apples or pears. When I make these for myself and my husband, I include frozen or fresh blueberries. When I make them for my teenage son, he insists on chocolate chips. Yummy!
Wordless Wednesday
January 14th, 2010
My cloth diaper addiction!
Cloth Diaper Registry!
January 11th, 2010I’ve found that when you have a baby, people want to buy you gifts. Lots of gifts. I’ve also found from experience that a baby only needs so many onesies, hats, and socks! Here is where the baby registry comes in…
Today, most expecting parents register at major-name and big-box stores in order to make it easier for their friends and families to purchase gifts for their baby. My feeling has always been that if I’m going to buy you a gift, I would also hope that it is something that you need. The registry is there to help those of us who want to purchase something for the new mom get her what she wants and/or needs, rather than something that is going to have to be returned.
If you are planning on using cloth diaper once your baby is born, then the major baby registries aren’t going to be very helpful to you. What you need is to find a cloth diaper store that hosts registries. (I suggest Merrimack Valley Diapers!) Once you have found a place to register comes the big question… ‘What do I register for?’
Here are a few different registry ideas…
Registry #1 – Basic plan for a newborn
- 24-36 cotton prefold diapers. More diapers means more days between doing the wash!
- 4-6 waterproof diaper covers. Meant to keep your little one’s clothes dry and contain poopy messes!
- 2-6 fitted diapers. These are great for use at night… who wants to be fumbling with pins or Snappis in the dark at 3:00 am?
- 1-2 Snappi diaper fasteners. These are great for holding prefold diapers closed – no need for pins!
- Accessories: 1-2 diaper pail liners or hanging wet bags, 1-2 small wetbags for the diaper bag, 1-2 changing pads, 12-36 cloth wipes, etc.
Registry #2 – Basic Plan PLUS (great for dads/grandparents/caretakers)
- 12-24 cotton prefold diapers. More diapers means more days between doing the wash!
- 2-4 waterproof diaper covers. Meant to keep your little one’s clothes dry and contain poopy messes!
- 1-3 fitted diapers. These are great for use at night… who wants to be fumbling with pins or Snappis in the dark at 3:00 am?
- 1-2 Snappi diaper fasteners. These are great for holding prefold diapers closed – no need for pins!
- 8-12 pocket diapers. Pocket diapers go on just like disposable diapers, making it easy for helpers to change the baby, too!
- Accessories: 1-2 diaper pail liners or hanging wet bags, 1-2 small wetbags for the diaper bag, 1-2 changing pads, 12-36 cloth wipes, etc.
Registry #3 – Birth to Potty-Learning Plan
- 24-36 One Size (OS) diapers. These diapers can be adjusted for size, and fit most babies from sizes newborn through toddler. Never need to buy bigger sizes!
- Accessories: 1-2 diaper pail liners or hanging wet bags, 1-2 small wetbags for the diaper bag, 1-2 changing pads, 12-36 cloth wipes, etc.
No matter which plan you prefer, register for you diapers early enough so that you can have all of your diapers washed and prepped before your little one makes her/his appearance!
Totally pimped blog!
January 6th, 2010So, the blog is looking sweet thanks to Jenni at SugaPink. We are thrilled that the blog now matches the website… woo hoo!
