A Merry Fluffy Christmas {#fluffyxmas #ClothDiaper #Giveaway}

Welcome to the 2nd Annual “A MERRY FLUFFY CHRISTMAS” Cloth Diaper Giveaway Event hosted by And Then There Were 4... We are all very excited about the prizes in this giveaway event and hope you are too! If you haven't already had a chance, take a look at my Merry Fluffy Christmas sponsor page for information on the companies behind the prizes in my giveaway package. These awesome sponsors are the reason why this giveaway is possible!

How “A Merry Fluffy Christmas” Blog Hop Giveaway works:
You will have until 11:59pm EST on December 5th to enter in our prize package below. There will only be ONE winner for each participating blog. Please remember to read ALL instructions on each blog, as each blog’s entry methods are different. And don’t forget to visit ALL OF THE PARTICIPATING BLOGS for more prize packages to win! You can find the linky at the bottom of this giveaway post that contains all of the blogs participating in this event. That’s it! And good luck!

Here's what you can win from the Simmworks Family Blog: 

A Cloth Diapering Starter Kit Prize Package 

(ARV $150)

Changing Diapers: A Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering by Kelly Wels is sponsoring one (1) OS Fuzzibunz diaper to the winner. The diaper will also come with a super cute "I'm a hip mom and love cloth diapers" temporary tattoo. The tattoo is eco-friendly as well! Click here to read my featured spotlight of the book and how wonderful it is as a resource. 

Simmworks Family Blog is self-sponsoring one (1) OS itti bitti bitti tutto diaper in silver. I received this diaper at the #hautegreen social hour at BlogHer'11 this past August and fell in love with the itti bitti brand. For more information about the diaper and my review please check out this post here.

Simmworks Family Blog is also self-sponsoring one (1) set of itti bitti cloth wipes in bright rainbow. I also received these wipes at the #hautegreen event and wanted to spread the love to my readers! And while I haven't used these particular wipes I have used and fallen in love with itti bitti's change mat.

Aqua Blossom is sponsoring a set of Lavender & Tea Tree Oil wipe solution spray. This includes a large 8oz bottle and travel size 2oz bottle that is perfect for the diaper bag. Click here to read my featured spotlight on their Etsy store and find out more about them. Also, Simmworks Family Blog readers get a 25% off discount on all of Aqua Blossom's store items with the code fluffyxmas so hurry on over and check out what they have to offer! Code valid until the end of this giveaway. 

Artsy Fartsy Foo Foo is sponsoring six (6) hemp inserts to the winner. Click here to read my featured spotlight on Artsy Fartsy Foo Foo and learn more about their products and business.  

Eco Nuts is sponsoring a medium box of Eco Nuts soap nuts (that's 100 loads!). Click here to read my featured spotlight on Eco Nuts and their products.

The Willow Store is sponsoring three (3) wool dryer balls. Click here to read my featured spotlight on The Willow Store and learn more about their store and the products they offer. 

And the winner is... {itti bitti bitti tutto}

Congrats, Christine! I'll be emailing you shortly and you'll have 48 hours to respond.

And if you're bummed you didn't win this itti bitti giveaway why not check out my Diapering Essentials giveaway going on now in celebration of Halloween? It contains an itti bitti change mat that is so soft and luxurious any baby would be happy to be laying on it.

Happy Halloween Giveaway Blog Hop {Diaper Bag Essentials}

I think I've carried around a diaper bag for the past three years now. And luckily my bag has only gotten lighter as I have come to realize that carrying every gosh darn thing we might need around just didn't have to happen.  There are five essentials that I now make sure i have with me at all times. Diapers, wipes, butt cream/balm, a changing mat and hand sanitizer. Everything else I can either leave in my car or leave at home. Every once in a while I'll throw in a change of clothes but I haven't had to change my kids clothes while we were out since they were either newborns or potty training.

Now you are probably wondering what in the heck do diaper bag essentials have to do with Halloween? Nothing, silly! But since Halloween is a holiday (and one of my favorites) I figured that presents to go along with the holiday would be amazing. I was given the opportunity to review three amazing diaper bag essentials recently and I was excited to find out that I could share each of them them with one lucky reader!

So hurry up and enter for your chance to win this awesome Diaper Bag Essentials package that includes an itti bitti change mat, Earth Mama Angel Baby angel bottom balm and Prefense hand sanitizer (ARV $34)! And when you're done entering this giveaway check out the linky below to enter more blog giveaways all in celebration of Halloween! Each blog will be hosting a giveaway valued at $25 or more.

If you don't see the Rafflecopter prompt below simply leave a comment on this post with your email and your answer to the following question - What do you consider essential in your diaper bag?

Fall in Love with itti bitti {Sponsor Spotlight}

As most of my readers know, I LOVE itti bitti cloth diapers. They are amazingly soft, trim and are super absorbent. So when I received the opportunity to review another itti bitti product I was jumping in the air with joy. And then I received a package in the mail with the softest, most luxurious change mat ever. And that's when it happened. I was jealous of my daughter's change mat.

itti bitti change mats feature gorgeous limited edition minkee prints to co-ordinate with your cloth diapers. These change mats feature fantastically soft bamboo velour for the baby to lie on and are backed in waterproof minkee for practicality. And they are a generous 68 cm x 45 cm. So not only do they look beautiful, they're functional as well. And the best part about these change mats is that they actually fit the length of your child.

I don't know how many times I've tried to use the change mat that came with my diaper bag only to get frustrated with the fact that I would have to choose between cushioning her head or protecting her butt. And usually I'd end up grabbing my infant carrier or another diaper to put under her head. Now all I have to do is grab my itti bitti changemat and I'm set! And just like her diapers, my daughter can't stop trying to cuddle with her change mat. Needless to say, both my daughter and I have fallen in love with our itti bitti change mat.

Giveaway Opportunities

Currently itti bitti is hosting a sweepstakes on Facebook through Oct. 31st. You can enter once daily to be entered into a giveaway for 3 prize packages featuring the new itti bitti fall limited edition prints. The prizes are as follows:

Grand Prize - 4 bitti tuttos, 1 luxury wet bag, 1 minkee blankee, 1 change mat and 1 pack of ultimate wipes each in the new limited edition prints

Prize #2 - 2 bitti tuttos, 1 luxury wet bag, 1 minkee blankee, and 1 pack of ultimate wipes each in the new limited edition prints

Prize #3 - 1 bitti tutto, 1 luxury wet bag, and 1 pack of ultimate wipes each in the new limited edition prints

To enter you can visit here or select "Sweepstakes" from their Facebook page. 

To win an itti bitti change mat enter my Halloween Giveaway starting tomorrow! And for extra entries you can do the following:

• Follow itti bitti on Twitter
• Like itti bitti on Facebook

Can't wait and want one now?

Where to Buy

To buy your own change mat check here for a list of retailers both online and in stores. If you do head to a local store make sure to call ahead and confirm what items and prints they carry.

For local readers head on over to Babies in Bloom to check out the itti bitti cuteness!

Disclosure: As part of the Fall in Love itti bitti campaign I recieved a minkee change mat to review. All thoughts and opinions are 100% honest and my own. No monetary compensation was given for my review.

itti bitti Love {Review & Giveaway}

itti bitti is an Australian company that started in 2005 and has grown phenomenally, with itti bitti diapers now being sold in 25 countries and launching into the USA in March 2011. I received an itti bitti bitti tutto diaper at the #hautegreen event during BlogHer'11 and as soon as I felt it I knew I was in love. I couldn't wait to get that dipe on my daughter to try it out. And I think she loved it too... she couldn't stop feeling it.

I loved the trim fit, the super soft minky fabric and the great absorbency. And about an hour into wearing it Miss M really tried it out. She pooped. Right in the middle of our photo shoot. And guess what? No leaks or messes. Everything was contained. Once I knew the diaper worked well at absorbency and containment, and that it worked with my daughter fit-wise, I started looking around for more. I now am the proud owner of 3 bitti tutto diapers. I like to pair mine with a super cute pair of baby leggings or a fun shirt. Sometimes we just stick with the diaper and a cute Evi Luna bow (as pictured above).

The bitti tutto diaper eliminated the bulk associated with a lot of one size options and this cleverly designed diaper, fits neat and slim from birth (8lb) right through to a 44lb child! The bitti tutto has a complete internal gusset, protecting the sides and back – it’s our patented ‘poo fence’ which means you don’t need to worry about leaks and can use this diaper with confidence (as I quickly found out)!

Hip snaps help give a perfect fit at each size, for slim and cuddly babies, without bulk or wing droop. Each diaper comes with three soaker pads, so you can customize the absorbency to suit your baby. PLUS bitti tutto is brilliantly economical, as you can buy extra soaker pads separately (in the original super absorbent bamboo viscose, or quick dry microfiber) and re-use the outer shell!

With luxurious, soft and waterproof minkee fabric on the outside for babies comfort, no cover is required. If you're looking for a one-size diaper thats sleek, trim and adorable than itti bitti's bitti tutto is for you!

Win a bitti tutto of your own!

itti bitti has been kind enough to offer one lucky reader a bitti tutto diaper to try out for themselves. Simply fill out the rafflecopter form below for your chance to win! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. And if you don't see the rafflecopter widget just leave a comment with your name and email for an entry.

Can't wait and want to buy one now? Find an approved retailer here.