• Diapering for Walnuts Archive

    How utterly frustrating it can be to clad a baby in her swim diaper, only to to have a blow-out in the water! I’ve never been a huge fan of disposable swim diapers to begin with. My older daughter always managed to…ahem, “fill” her diaper precisely when we were at the beach. How I couldn’t wait to until it was time to change her, so I could wrestle with the tab-less sides and pull down her diaper while all of its contents spilled out. Not a pretty sight! What an ingenious idea to create an all-in-one swim diaper bathing suit! Bambino Mio Swimsuit Nappies have elasticized leg cuffs that offer a snug fit to prevent any possible “spillage.” The best part is that you don’t [&hellip

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    If there is ever a season for wipes, it’s summer. Think ice pop-stained faced, sticky sunscreen lotion fingers (those are yours), sandy feet…you get the picture. Not that you need an excuse, but sometimes I think about just how many wipes I go through that don’t involve diaper changes, and I feel pangs of mommy guilt. With Jackson Reece Soothing Herbal Baby Wipes, I can breathe a bit easier. This brand is better for the environment because it’s biodegradable and made with organic ingredients that are free of alcohol, chlorine and other harsh substances. In a pinch, these wipes are great as a cooling balm for sunburned skin–an inevitable summertime occurrence. Yes, that mommy guilt can follow me everywhere… In a Nutshell: If you’re making [&hellip

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    My husband wouldn’t be caught dead sporting a diaper bag; it’s enough that he remembers to grab a sippy cup when heading out the door with the kids (I don’t expect miracles, you know…). But if he were to acquiesce and tote a bag, it would most certainly be an Alpha Sherpa. Call it the Cadillac (insert favorite sports car here) of diaper bags, this model truly has it all. The cooler component has ample, protective pockets for storing bottles and cold snacks (yup, even his Pepsi One). Technology-savvy dads will relish the storage sections designated for a laptop, MP3 player and any other “daddy gear” they must have at their disposal. Not forgetting the purpose of this bag, the Alpha Sherpa has plenty of [&hellip

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    When my sister had her first daughter nearly 16 years ago, she schlepped a quilted Winnie the Pooh bag to my parents’ house; I think even she’ll admit it was hardly a fashion statement. Today, there are so many versatile, stylish bags in which to tote baby belongings that I’m sure even my teenage niece would approve of them! One such line that recently caught my eye is ISOKI, which apparently comes from the African word meaning “beautiful gift.” Just take one look at these bags and you’ll agree that this name is an apt description. Looking more like weekender bags than ones holding diapers and wipes, you may easily mistake these for ones that belong at a Hamptons beach. What makes them stand out, [&hellip

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    Sometimes, a diaper bag needs to double as an overnight tote. Imagine the scenario: Your hubby just got you tickets to the ballet for Mother’s Day and Grandma–bless her heart–has offered to take your little one for the night. Once you begin packing everything she’ll need, it’s not long before you realize you are quickly running out of room. Rather than pack a separate bag for all that extra stuff, opt for Kushies Boho Diaper Bag, which has more pockets than a pair of overalls! There’s no way you can misplace that beloved binky now. We appreciate the padded changing pad that tucks right inside without taking up too much space and the two bottle pockets on the side that are perfect for the last-minute [&hellip

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    When your baby gets her hands on everything, including the poopy diaper that you happen to be getting her out of, the scene can quickly turn into one that’s not so pretty. The Changing Wrap keeps those wriggly arms and hands in place, enabling you to get your little one into a fresh diaper without worrying about her getting dirty in the process. It slips on and off easily and saves you the aggravation of having to hand your baby toy after toy to keep her occupied. While it may take a little getting use to, this product is especially helpful for extra squirmy babes at home and a must for those public restroom (yuck!) changes. In a Nutshell: If the frustration of changing your [&hellip

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    Having a sense of humor as a parent kinda comes with the territory; I know if I didn’t laugh off half the things that happen during the course of an average day, I’d be crying instead. Hats off to the witty Stinky Bum Clutch, an accessory no new mom should live without. You know those times when you’re heading out with the kids, just for a short while, and you know you’ll need an extra diaper….yet you desperately want to look like a sophisticated grown-up (or at least, fool yourself into thinking you actually are one). Well, this clutch may actually convince you that just because you are a mom doesn’t mean you’ve permanently lost your sense of style. First off, it’s small (think I [&hellip

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    Nobody knows the discomfort of a wet behind quite like your baby does. Sure, it may annoy you to have to change her so often, but she’s the one who’s feeling the wetness. Pampers has just enhanced its line of Swaddlers and Cruisers with a special Dry Max technology–in plain English, that means a more absorbent diaper that’s reportedly 2o percentĀ  thinner than the original brand. (We’re all for less bulky!) Pampers with Dry Max will be available in stores beginning in March. In a Nutshell: Diapers that are thinner and stay drier long translates to fewer trips to the changing table for you. And that means fewer “contributions” to the diaper pail–and more ways to help save the planet. Tags: diapers, Pampers

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    Gone through more than your fair share of diaper rash creams and ointments, and still no improvement? The latest trend in getting rid of those pesky red bumps and irritating rash on your little one’s precious bum doesn’t involve any creams or powders any kind. Learning Curve’s Bottom Care Diaper Rash Relief System is a novel concept that works in two steps. First, you pop one of the re-usable cool gel pads in the fridge for a few hours. Then, when your little one’s derriere is freshly scrubbed and free of any previous diaper rash cream applications, insert the gel pad into one of the cloth sleeves (the magic in them: they’re coated with a milk-based protein). Now tuck the pad into your baby’s diaper [&hellip

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