Thursdays are for Baby and Mama Care -- Day 4 of the blogiversary celebration!

Yea! Who doesn't love some baby and mama care? I'm really excited to share the 4th day's prizes with you! There are no reviews today, so this one will be pretty short and especially sweet! Just pick which ones you want and enter the Rafflecopters below.

Let's start out with a little bit of Motherlove... literally. Motherlove Herbal Company not only offers some great products, but over 5,000 moms use their resource pages every month as well! They are full of great new-mom info.

Motherlove's 1 oz. jar of organic Nipple Cream rates a zero out of 10 on EWG's Skin Deep Database! That's the kind of stuff you breastfeeding mamas want, right? It is made with 100% certified organic ingredients and is an all natural herbal salve that offers quick relief when your nipples are sore and cracked. Every single ingredient in Motherlove's Nipple Cream is safe for ingestion, so you don't even need to wash off before your baby latches on. It doesn't contain lanolin (which contains pesticides) or Vitamin E, which babies shouldn't ingest. Sweet.

 
The 1 oz. jar of Diaper Rash and Thrush cream is an all-natural herbal salve as well, with a zero toxin rating. It is made with 96% certified organic ingredients and can be used on persistent, inflamed diaper rash and on mama's nursing nipples. It's also compatible with all types of diapers.

Caring for your breasts while nursing requires a bit more than just some nipple cream, right? How about some super comfy washable bamboo nursing pads? My Posh Pads LLC is a company where beauty, function and the love for babies and the environment come together. They sell breastfeeding accessories and feminine products that are comfortable, healthy and stylish -- and they're all made in the USA.

In addition to a 2 pk of nursing pads, My Posh Pads LLC is also giving away a 2 pk of 7" mini washable It's A Girl Thing PERIOD panty liners. This way you're covered wherever you may be leaking!

The organic cloth panty liners and breast pads are such a good idea for a variety of reasons. First of all, they're reusable, which means you're reducing your contribution to the landfills and you're saving money. They're always available (unless you forgot to do the wash), which means no more gas-guzzling runs to the store for emergencies (or poor planning). They're softer, and safer, than disposables. Think about it -- no harmful bleaches and other chemicals that are found in disposables. And they seem to lessen your chance of getting thrush. They're simply more comfortable, and cause less miserable sweating that you find with disposables. 

I personally stopped using disposables awhile back. Yes, I still needed them. Then, I didn't need them anymore -- yea!! Then, while on vacation last week, after 8 glorious months without, my period returned. Yikes! I couldn't wait to get home to my stash of cloth pads. There really is a remarkable difference. It's one, unfortunately, I can attest to. Okay, for those of you thinking TMI, I'll move on.

After reading my daughter's review a few weeks ago, I heard quite a few of you saying you wanted to try a TotsBots Easyfit diaper. Well, guess what? Now's you chance to try to win one! If you didn't read it already, check out Bethany's review, It's Cosmic, to find out why you really do want to win this diaper!

This prize is being donated by Thanksmama.com, a family owned and operated natural baby store. They offer a great selection of cloth diapering products, potty training pants, swim diapers, natural baby care products, baby carriers, bibs, toys, nursery furniture and bedding, strollers, and much more. They're always on the look out for innovative products that are good for the baby and the environment. And they never forget that most families are on a budget. That's why they offer the lowest prices, free shipping on orders over $60 within the USA, and 90 days easy returns. They have a Buy Safe Guarantee and Price Guarantee, and they ship worldwide.

They offer volume discounts on cloth diaper packages, and many come with complementary products that make shopping in bulk super easy! New to cloth diapering? Thanksmama.com has plenty of options available so you can try different types and brands and find the one that is right for you and your baby. Their knowledgeable customer service is available to help address your concerns. 

Once baby is comfy in his new diaper, it's time to give him something to hug and play with. But so many commercial toys out there are full of toxins that could hurt him. That's why giving him a hand-crocheted stuffed animal from a eco-conscious mama like you, is the perfect solution. 

Check out the adorable products on The Crunchy Farm Baby Shop on etsy. And it doesn't get any cuter than this irresistible little giraffe. I mean, look at that face! This little guy measures about 8" from head to foot -- a perfect size for tiny little hands to hold. He is hand-stitched with a soft 100% cotton yarn. The eyes are simple french knots, which eliminates any choking hazards. And this is extra cool... the giraffe is stuffed with recycled fabric scraps, which means there is no polyester fiberfill. Eco-friendly and hypoallergenic! Tres bien. (I don't know why the giraffe brings the French out in me... maybe it's those eyes!)

The final item in today's giveaway is another favorite of mine -- a Baltic amber teething necklace from Green Baby Clothing Company. This is a company who has supported and encouraged me from the very start and I can't say enough good about them. They are a shining star in my blogiverse.

When I first heard about amber teething necklaces, I thought they were something babies chewed on. What a surprise to find out they actually wore them. When worn right next to the skin, the amber warms up and releases the active ingredient -- succinic acid. According to researchers, succinic acid is good for the human body because it improves immunity and the balance of acids when absorbed into the bloodstream. This in turn helps relieve pain from a variety of conditions, including eczema, aches and pain, arthritis, and even depression. Amber's anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties are recognized by allopathic medicine as a natural analgesic. Naturally, Baltic amber aids in relieving the pain of teething.

So, those are the prizes. Which one do you want to win the most? They're all up for grabs.

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Review it Wednesday -- It's Cosmic!

A while back, I asked my daughter, Bethany, if she would like to review another diaper for me (she reviewed the Thirsties Duo Fab Fitted diaper  when her son was a baby). She didn't hesitate when I told her which diaper it was. The diaper was sent to me, free of charge, by Thanks Mama, a natural baby store for thinking parents. And they're not just about cloth diapers. They actually have a wide array of products to choose from. 

Even though Bethany received the diaper for free, it did not color her opinion one way or another. Actually, once you read the review, you'll realize this kind of enthusiasm cannot be manufactured! Here's what she had to say about this ultra cute hybrid (a cross between an AIO and a pocket diaper) being modeled by my ultra handsome grandbaby:

 

 TotsBots Easyfit

I’m so excited to tell you about this diaper I recently was given to review! Honestly, I have been eyeing these diapers up for years!! Those of you who know me, know that I have a wide variety of diapers, so you might be wondering why the TotsBots Easyfit hadn’t made it to my stash sooner. Well, I felt it was more on the pricey side, with a usual price tag around $25.00. Most of my stash consists of diapers ranging from $15-19 and I just didn’t know if I wanted to wander into that next price point. But now that I’ve had a chance to try it out, let me tell you what my thoughts are about it.

The Easyfit is a one size - birth to potty (8-35lbs) - diaper. It has a waterproof outer shell, which means it doesn’t need a cover.  The PUL on this diaper is the softest waterproof fabric I have ever felt! The inner is also the plushest stay-soft interior I own.  With very stretchy fabric, the diaper wraps around your baby for a great fit.  

Speaking of fit, I found it to be quite slim-fitting compared to some other brands of pocket diapers. The other fabulous thing about it is the insert is attached, so no stuffing clean diapers! I never knew that it bothered me to dig through the wash basket trying to match up inserts with shells until I got spoiled by this one diaper! It’s awesome to just grab the diaper and stick the insert right in. It’s like having an AIO (all in one), but it dries MUCH faster and you can stuff extra inserts in for more absorption, which was another big test… night time. We usually have to double stuff our pockets for nighttime wear and, depending on the night, he may or may not leak through.  

Well, let me tell you that this diaper holds up! No leaks!! So, here is my new dilemma: I want to save this one for night use, but then I have the problem of it being so cute that I want to show it off during the day! I love this cosmic print! 

The TotsBots Easyfit diapers also come in fabulous bright colors, as well as other prints, including some newly released adorable new prints. You can purchase the diaper with hook and loop (Velcro) or snaps. I’ve always been a big fan of Velcro but as my little guy got to be not-so-little, I’ve grown fonder of using snaps. They seem to hold up to all the washing better and Linc can’t get the snaps off himself. I wasn’t excited about getting a new diaper with Velcro, but I must say it has been much better than expected.  This hook and loop seems stickier than others we have tried in the past.  

So the verdict is… I’m super in love, and in big trouble, because with my next baby I want a whole new stash of TotsBots!!! Sounds like the perfect gift from a green grandma, don’t you think?