Damya Online Shoppe: For Wholesale & Retail Cloth Diapers

Salam semua, diharapkan Ramadan anda ceria dan lancar di samping keluarga tersayang!

Sesekali, saya gemar membuat review mengenai blogshop-blogshop di luar sana, terutama yang menjual produk Cloth Diapers. Saya merasa amat gembira dapat berkenalan dengan para ibu yang sungguh bersifat keusahawanan dan berupaya menguruskan bisnes secara online, di samping bergelar ibu dan isteri. Tahniah diucapkan kepada anda semua!

Review Blogshop kali ini mempersembahkan Damya Online Shoppe – Menjual Cloth Diapers Pada Harga Yang Mampu Dimiliki.

Rainbow Baby Cloth Diapers: Harga Promosi RM25/pc

Sedikit mengenai Damya Online Shoppe & Pemiliknya:

• Dimiliki oleh Puan Shida, dan mula beroperasi secara online semenjak Mei 2010. Sebelumnya, jualan banyak dibuat secara langsung di sekitar Kedah dan Perlis.
• Misi mereka adalah untuk Menyokong sepenuhnya natural parenting dan produk yang mesra alam, di samping menyediakan perkhidmatan online menjual Cloth Diaper pada harga yang mampu dimiliki semua ibu bapa.
• Puan Shida mempunyai seorang puteri bernama Damya, yang kini berumur 5 bulan. Beliau menggunakan Cloth Diapers semnjak Damya berumur 2 bulan.
  
• Jenama Cloth Diaper pertama digunakan adalah Lunatots. Buat masa kini, jenama kegemaran beliau adalah Coolababy Bamboo Charcoal & Baby Minky.

Coolababy Bamboo Charcoal: Harga Promosi RM30/pc

APAKAH PRODUK YANG ADA DIJUAL?

Damya Online Shoppe menyediakan pelbagai jenama Cloth Diapers yang berpatutan harganya seperti: Sunny Baby Minky, Coolababy, Coolababy Bamboo Charcoal, CutieMom, Babyland & Rainbow Baby.

Buat masa kini juga, blogshop ini juga menawarkan Promosi Sempena Ramadan & Aidilfitri:

Welcome to the month of August! It’s also my birthday this month *wink wink* Probably I should get myself some new Cloth Diapers as presents. (Something very wrong when a woman wants Cloth Diapers instead of handbags and shoes for herself… haha!)

So another new month signifies another Featured Shop on Cloth Diaper Malaysia. This month, we are featuring MY BABY PIT STOP: Cloth Diapering & Breastfeeding Store.

ABOUT MY BABY PIT STOP:

My Baby Pit Stop is a special baby store dedicated to Breastfeeding, Cloth Diapering and Natural Parenting in Penang. The online store specializes in Cloth Diapers and Breastfeeding support products for Mom and baby. The owner Angie, is a full-time working mother who encourages money-saving while making the environmentally friendly choice to cloth diaper your baby.

I had great fun having a chit-chat session with Angie herself. I’m sharing it with my readers below

Choose from the many pastel colours of BumGenius 4.0 from My Baby Pit Stop

Cloth Diaper Malaysia: It’s a pleasure to have you on Cloth Diaper Malaysia, Angie! Firstly, may we know the reasons of starting My Baby Pit Stop online store? What was your aim?

Angie: I started to know about Cloth Diapers a few years ago when I was diapering my eldest daughter. It was a great pleasure to have known friends who introduced me to them. Since the birth of my child, I didn’t like to use disposable diapers and I will only use them when needed which was before we came across Cloth Diapers. My parents used lampins on us when we were babies because they were against disposable diapers.

My Baby Pit Stop started in early 2007, 6 months after the birth of our eldest daughter. The main reason for starting the store is to share about Cloth Diapers with our friends and family. There were not many stores that were selling them at that time Good things need to be shared with more people, and I aim to encourage parents to change their mindset about using Cloth Diapers.

I am a “green mommy”, or at least I try to be a “green” person. Whenever possible, I do not use tissue papers but use a wipe or hanky instead. I also do not receive plastic bags when I buy things outside. Even if I forget to bring my reusable shopping bag, I will simply carry my things in my hands.

For me, as long as we, as parents are doing our part to reduce the usage of disposable diapers, even 1 a day at a time I am very happy.

This is my favourite Autumnz diaper: Minky Snap Button (Moo Moo Cow). Very affordable!

CDM: You are a full-time working mother, and you manage an online store – you must be SUPER busy! How do you manage your time working, being a mother and wife?

Angie: Just like any modern woman today, we are filled with many different roles in our lives, being a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister and the list goes on… I have to say that women are born with the skills to multitask and to be able to handle many things and ‘roles’ at one time.

For my family, I will say that it is very important things like having a strong family foundation, and having the necessary fundamental requirements available and the rest will be smooth sailing.

I don’t want to bore you with the boring time management stuff but I do things in an orderly manner and that’s how we can make good use of the 24 hours in our daily lives.

I can also get my favourite brand of All-In-Twos (AI2s), GroVias from My Baby Pit Stop!

CDM: What sets My Baby Pit Stop apart from the other baby stores out there (or, why should mothers shop at your store)?

Angie: Since I, myself am a mother of two, My Baby Pit Stop knows exactly what is needed for mothers. We have a wide range of products from cloth diapering, natural parenting, breastfeeding, toys and clothings. One of the distinct advantage that we have is that we provide very fast shipping services and delivery – You are assured to receive your ordered items on the very next day in most cases! We also provide good customer service, and the best prices in the market!! We believe that if we keep our customers happy with getting the best products for their children, and also keep them updated with information from My Baby Pit Stop, they will be a satisfied returning customer for us! We have received many compliments from mommies & daddies about the excellent services that we have provided. I would like to thank all of them for their continuous support to My Baby Pit Stop.

The Flip System is another innovative brand of All-In-Two (AI2) diapers.

CDM: Can you let us know more about the Cloth Diapers that you sell on My Baby Pit Stop? Which are your favourite brands?

Angie: Honestly, I love all the Cloth Diapers that I carry in our store! I have used them, tested them on my kids or relatives’ kids before deciding to sell any of them. Due to limited time constraints, we cannot carry every everything under the sun hence, we select only the best of the best to be in our online product offering. I have to admit that many of the items we carry in the store are currently personally used by our families

My favorite and most practical Cloth Diaper brand is Bum Genius and Blueberry, they are the best Pocket Diaper brands ever made! GroVia (previously known as Grobaby) and Flip are great brands of All-In-Two (AI2) diapers, and perfect for mommies who want to save money in the long term. Not to forget, I also carry Happy Heinys and Knickernappies which are very suitable for larger build babies. I would strongly recommend the “Best Sellers packages” to many first time cloth diapering Mommies, and I would say that they agree with me very much on the quality and performance of those brands. Oh, and I also feel that Autumnz is a wonderful yet very affordable brand of cloth diapers to try out.

Gorgeous Blueberry Minky cloth diapers!

CDM: What is your advice to someone who is new to Cloth Diapering but unsure about which brand of Cloth Diaper to try?

Angie: For mommies who are trying the Cloth Diapers for the first time, it’s best to test out a few brands as each brand has different makes, cuttings and most importantly – every child’s body is different. I have encountered first time cloth diapering mommies who made mistakes by buying many diapers from the same brand only to discover it is not suitable for their child. Also, depending on your family’s budget, invest equally in several types of Cloth Diapers so that you can experience many of them before deciding what’s best.

Happy Heinys brand is a very popular brand of One-size cloth diapers!

CDM: Finally what are your final words?

Angie: You are what you think. It’s important to really put a thought on what you should or shouldn’t be doing. We must be responsible with our actions. This is not only related to our spending patterns (what we buy), but this also relates to our daily actions and reactions. Happy Cloth Diapering to all!

Thank you very much for sharing all this with us Angie!

My Baby Pit Stop online store is open 24/7 and I bet Angie and her helpful assistants will be happy to serve you as best as possible about your cloth diapering choices. Visit MY BABY PIT STOP today!

***NEWSFLASH!!***

***My Baby Pit Stop is currently the first store to sell the all new BUMGENIUS 4.0 in Malaysia! They come in both velcro and snaps, can accomodate larger babies, and offers an replaceable elastics to keep baby fresh. Check them out here at this link: http://mybabypitstop.com/categories/One-Size-Diaper/Bum-Genius/***

Envibum diapers are really one of a kind!

I would like to share this brand of Cloth Diapers with all the Cloth Diaper fans out there… It’s an American cloth diaper brand called ENVIBUM! The company is a strong believer in being environmentally friendly, and also being a giving company. Read on to find out more about them.

WHAT IS “ENVIBUM”?

Here are some basic information about Envibum diapers:

• It’s a One Sized All-In-One (AIO) type cloth diaper – fits baby from 3.5 – 18 kg.
• Comes with a pocket opening to add the absorbency pad (insert) for extra absorbency.
• Outer: Super soft plush premium Minkee fabric, with waterproof layer hidden underneath.
• Inner material: Unbleached 100% cotton with a unique absorbency channel design.
• Striking Minkee colours: EnviGreen, EnviAqua, EnviRed, EnviPink & EnviYellow.

OMG, all the Envibum colour choices are so divinely gorgeous!

The Envibum diapers are very unique and I haven’t seen any other diaper quite like it before. Check out their features below, and find out why they’re so special:

1. Although they are One-sized, NO adjustments is required, ever (yes, no snaps/elastics/etc)! It is designed to adjust proportionately to your baby’s waist, legs and rise. Amazing!
2. The 100% unbleached cotton inner (no harsh bleaching chemical residue against baby’s bum..) is stain, stink and build up resistant. It has layers of fast drying 100% cotton fibers sewn inside.
   
3. Envibum’s unique absorbency channels provides superior absorbency pulling moisture into the absorbency pad and away from baby.
4. All materials are high quality, long lasting and premium fabrics and workmanship – they are supposed to stand the test of time.
5. Envibum diapers can be used with or without the absorbency pads (inserts). If for night time use or for heavy wetters. You can adjust the absorbency by purchasing more pads.
6. The strong, flexible Velcro closures ensure tabs stay put, along with hidden elastic fitted legs provide a comfy snug fit for each child.

The velcros have super cute appliqué motifs that doubles as a newborn size adjuster to make the smallest waist.

DID YOU KNOW…?

That every Envibum diaper you buy, they give back to society? It’s the company’s mission, purpose, and drive!

Every time you purchase an envigreen diaper, $2 donated to Food for the Hungry!

… enviaqua diaper, $2 to Living Water International!

… enviyellow diaper, $2 to Helping Hands in Africa!

… envired diaper, $2 to Salvation Army!

… envipink diaper, $2 to Crisis Pregnancy Center!

What a great way for us to donate to these communities and organizations while buying and using Cloth Diapers on our baby. I absolutely respect the company’s efforts to give back.

WHERE CAN I BUY ENVIBUM DIAPERS?

Envibum diapers and additional absorbency pads are available at the online store (which was also our Featured Shop in April): SENTUHAN BAYU.

**Hot Promotions at Sentuhan Bayu!!!**

- ENVIBUM diapers promotional offer:

RM105.00 Now only at RM79.95!

- Hurry, this offer is only from 19th – 31st July 2010!

- Terms & Conditions apply.

This is the perfect opportunity to visit Sentuhan Bayu to grab some Envibum, right NOW! Also, make sure to stay tuned for my review of Envibum diapers very soon!

(All images taken from Envibum’s website, http://envibum.com/)

I was surfing around the internet reading Cloth Diaper Mom blogs from elsewhere around the world. I have a few favourites that I subscribe on my Google Reader to keep me updated on the latest news and developments in the Cloth Diaper world

I thought I would share with you a very interesting topic about Cloth Diapering a Newborn from Cloth Diaper Outlet Blog. This Mom blogger from the USA describes her experience of using the many different types and brands of Cloth Diapers on her newborn baby. It’s quite informative, and she adds in a lot of pictures too!

As for me, my Cloth Diapering a newborn episode started with lampins (Flat Diapers), Prefold Diapers and Diaper Covers. (You may read about my personal experiences Cloth Diapering my newborn here). The other types of diapers I had in my stash (like my Pocket Diapers and Fitted Diapers) were reserved for use later on when I was more confident with using and caring for the Cloth Diapers, and until I had better management of my newborn baby (It ain’t that easy when you have to take care of a newborn on your own with no extra help during the day).

It would be very very nice to use and experiment with the many types of Cloth Diapers on your newborn. And Oh My God, the small little sizes and prints looks super adorable on tiny newborn baby bottoms! And, also the fact that Cloth Diapers are the more natural way to diaper your precious little baby – better for baby’s delicate skin . Perhaps on my next baby I’ll be able to do so, InsyaAllah

Meanwhile, feel free to visit Cloth Diaper Blog here, here, here and here to check out her newborn Cloth Diaper experience and recommendations with these brands of Cloth Diapers:

• FuzziBunz
• Thirsties diaper covers (this was also the Diaper Cover that I use on my newborn, I love them!)
• Bummis covers (this one too )
• Rumparooz
• GroVia
• Happy Heiny’s
• Knickernappies
• BumGenius
• Kissaluvs Fitteds
• … and many more!

You can look around to purchase many of the brands mentioned above here in Malaysia too. Many of these brands are considered to be the popular and well-known Cloth Diaper brands around. Why not check out the Malaysian Cloth Diaper Shops listing here on Cloth Diaper Malaysia to find out where you can buy them? *wink*

Note: All pictures linked from Cloth Diaper Blog.

How time flies, we are already in the month of July 2010! Also, another new month signifies another Featured Shop on Cloth Diaper Malaysia. This month, we are featuring LIFESTYLE GREEN SOLUTIONS: “Get Your Green Lifestyle. Keep Your Home Green.”

ABOUT LIFESTYLE GREEN SOLUTIONS:

Lifestyle Green Solutions believes that everyone in his own little way can make a change for a greener lifestyle. Thus, the online eco-portal (http://www.lifestylegreensolutions.com) was started, selling natural & organic certified products for the convenience of busy consumers(like Moms ).

They offer their conscious customers safe alternatives to chemicals with their large range of eco-friendly products coming from Malaysia, Australia, USA & European Countries:

• Babies Care (Diapers, Wipes, Nappy cleansers & Special Needs, Body cleanser) 
• Laundry (Detergent, Bleach & Softeners)
• Women Care (Body Care, Face Care, Eye Care, Hands Care, Lip Care)
• Body Care (Bath&Shower, Soap)
• Hair Care
• Beauty
• Cleaning
• Gardening

What I would like to highlight to all the Mothers and Parents out there, is that  Lifestyle Green Solutions offers a product selection specifically for: BABIES ! To make sure that no harmful synthetic chemicals are put onto our delicate baby’s skin, they offer NEW Chlorine Free Diapers and Baby Wipes from the USA brand, “Seventh Generation”, and also a wide selection of babies care products.

My Comment: I feel that these Diapers and Baby Wipes will be convenient for use during traveling, when you are out of the house, or simply as a back up for your Cloth Diapers (if you use them alongside disposable diapers, or if they are still drying under the sun ) It’s also a more environmentally conscious and natural product for your baby! They are certainly a great alternative to the other brands of disposable diapers and baby wipes out there. I look forward to try out the products to see how they will work for our family. Let’s read on below to know more about Seventh Generation Babies Products…

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SEVENTH GENERATION BABIES PRODUCTS

*Some Facts About Chlorine*

If chlorine is used during processing of disposable products, dangerous chlorinated toxins are released into the environment through the pulp production process. Seventh Generation diapers & baby wipes has not been processed with chemicals containing chlorine. It’s safer on the environment, and also there will be less chemical exposure on your baby’s skin!

CHLORINE FREE BABY DIAPERS

What’s So Special?

1. Wood pulp processed without chemicals containing chlorine
2. Hypoallergenic
3. Fragrance and latex free
4. Premium fit and absorbency
5. Soft, cloth-like comfort keeps baby safe and dry

Features and Benefits:

• In addition to keeping your baby dry, the super absorbent polymer is non-toxic and hypoallergenic.
• Features stretchy leg gathers and resealable closure tabs.
• Chlorine-free materials and absorbent polymers help keep your baby dry in between changes and through the night.
• Effective at keeping baby dry and reducing the risk of diaper rash; studies show that the absorbent polymer is non-irritating to baby’s sensitive skin.
• 3 sizes: Newborn – Up to 4.5 Kg (10 lbs); Stage 1 – 3.6 to 6.4 Kg (8-14 lbs); and Stage 2 – 5.4 to 8.2 Kg (12-18 lbs).
• Get them here: Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Diapers at Lifestyle Green Solutions.

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CHLORINE FREE BABY WIPES

What’s So Special?

1. Hypoallergenic
2. Whitened without chemicals containing chlorine
3. Unscented
4. Alcohol free
5. One-at-a-time dispensing
6. Soft and gentle for baby’s delicate skin.

Features and Benefits:

• Free of dyes and fragrances, the baby wipes contain a natural cleansing agent that is gentle on baby’s tender skin.
• The baby wipes are made with soft cloth that has not been processed with chemicals containing chlorine.
• Available in: Wipes Tub (70 Count); Wipes resealable refill pack (70 Count); Wipes Travel Pack (36 Count).

• Get them here: Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Baby Wipes at Lifestyle Green Solutions.

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NATURAL POWDERED LAUNDRY DETERGENT – Free & Clear

Features and Benefits:

• Weight: 1.4 Kg (48 oz) – For 18 to 36 loads.
• Truly free and clear of fragrances, dyes & masking agents.
  
• Free of phosphates, optical brighteners & no chlorine bleach.
• Suitable for all type of laundry including baby clothes (it is hypo-allergenic).
• Tough on stains and keeps whites and colors bright.
• Gentle on your fabrics and the earth (biodegradable).
• Not tested on animals.
• Get them here: Seventh Generation Laundry Products at Lifestyle Green Solutions.

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Lifestyle Green Solutions is not only a place to shop for Natural and Organic certified products, it is also an online store where all the products are discounted! Don’t believe me? Visit their website and take your time to have a look at their current promotions:

- BABIES  CARE  PROMOTIONS -

- WOMEN CARE PROMOTIONS -

Not only that, http://www.lifestylegreensolutions also offers a Fidelity Points system with real advantages. Each time you buy a product, its price is converted into Fidelity Points. When the logo FPX2, FPX3 or 4 appears, it simply means that the points obtained after purchasing are multiplied by two, three or four. When you reach 700 points, you are able to convert them into 5% discount off the TOTAL OF YOUR NEXT ORDER! The more points you gain, more discounts you will get!

BE SEDUCED WITH LIFESTYLE GREEN SOLUTION’S LARGE RANGE OF QUALITY ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS!

I have upgraded myself from the Prefold+Cover and Pocket Diaper to a new type of Cloth Diapers: the All-In-Twos (AI2s).

What are All-In-Two (AI2) Cloth Diapers?

• They are similar to All-In-Ones (AIOs) type because they have all the components in one diaper: A waterproof outer and the absorbent soaker.
• The difference is that the soakers, which are secured with Snaps, can be easily removed from the outer (diaper cover).
• It’s easy to use because when you change the diapers, and the diaper is not soiled (cover is still clean), you just remove the wet soaker and replace with another clean one!
• It’s convenient because if you travel or go out, you can just bring extra soakers instead of an entire diaper – Saves a lot of room in your diaper bag!
• Because the soakers can be removed, it allows thorough washing of the soakers and drying times are also faster (compared to AIOs). Also, there’s less laundry to do!
• It is more expensive than the other types of cloth diapers.
• However, in my opinion they can be economical – you just need a few pieces of covers and you can buy many many soakers to use and rotate instead of buying additional cloth diapers!
• The outer cover can also be used as a diaper cover with Fitted Diapers and Prefolds!

I love the simplicity, uniqueness and design of the All-In-Two system. I agree they are a bigger investment, but they are very versatile!

Currently, I am using these two brands of All In Twos:

GROVIA (formerly known as GroBaby)

Actually, I’ve tried GroBaby (and still awaiting my GroVias – coming soon! ). This was the brand that made me love AI2s! The GroBaby shell set costs a whopping RM95 (comes with a shell, a soaker and a booster) but it was well worth it! You can also use it as a Hybrid system, purchase some disposable inserts and it’s easier to use when out and about. The prints are cute, its design is tip top and it’s also one-sized (although it has quite a small cutting). It may not be so easy to buy GroBaby’s now because soon all the shops will be selling GROVIAs instead (slightly different design but still the same features), but if you manage to buy them preloved/second hand, you should! (Psst… there are some listed on Diapers Asia forum, see for yourself )

Available from: My Cheeky Boo, My Baby Pit Stop, Tiny Tapir, and many others.

ITTI BITTI D’LISH SNAP IN ONE (SIO)

I understand why this Australian brand of AI2s are so popular. These cloth diapers are simply the cutest ever, check out the gorgeous rainbow colours and limited edition prints, and Minkee fabric outer too! It has a very unique design too which I liked, the soaker and booster can both be snapped off (Snap In One ) for easy washing and drying, and also for you to reuse the cover. It is SIZED diapers, and the design makes it fit really snugly and it is super duper trim. My husband loves this, saying that they are not bulky and looks comfortable for the baby to move around in. There are also some Moms who are selling these preloved – they’re very popular, just visit the Diapers Asia forums and look for them (I bought all 3 of mine there too )

Available from: Zizitots Collection

Check out the Malaysian CD Shops listing to see where you can get these 2 brands of cloth diapers!

QUESTION: Tell me your favourite brands of All In Twos too!

We’re already halfway in the year 2010! And another new month also signifies another Featured Cloth Diaper on Cloth Diaper Malaysia. This month, we are featuring BAMBOOLITE Cloth Diapers: Pamper Your Baby with Natural & Soft Bamboo!

BambooLite is a small family-run business based in Penang (hooray to another proudly Malaysian brand!) They specialize in products made from bamboo fabric, and their current product line includes Cloth Diapers, Diapering Essentials and Organic Essentials. Their mission is to provide the highest quality product at the most affordable price.

ABOUT BAMBOOLITE’S BAMBOO FABRIC

For those of you unfamiliar with bamboo fabric, here are some info for your knowledge:

• It’s best for baby with sensitive skin
• Helps to prevent nappy rash
• Has anti-bacterial properties
• Highly absorbent
• Thermal regulating
• Soft and comfortable

*All bamboo fabric products from BambooLite are made from bamboo yarn that meets Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 requirements (an international testing and certification system for textiles).

BAMBOOLITE CM-TRUEFIT CLOTH DIAPER

BambooLite has 2 unique types of Cloth Diapers, branded as “CM-TrueFit PUL” (Pocket Diapers) and “CM-TrueFit Fitted” (Fitted Diapers). What’s special about them is that they are interchangeable and upgradeable without the need of buying new diapers for different baby’s needs and as he grows. A recommendation is to start with 1 CM-TrueFit PUL Lite and 1 CM-TrueFit Fitted Premium. With just these 2 types of diapers, one can have all the combinations to try out and know exactly what their babies need.

Apart from that, BambooLite diapers:

1. Are specially designed and innovated by a mother
2. Is truly adjustable with unlimited settings (watch the video here)
3. Will not leave red marks on baby
4. Has a no leak design
5. Is made from soft and luxurious bamboo velour

Let’s check out more about BambooLite diapers, “CM-TrueFit PUL” and “CM-TrueFit Fitted”:

1) CM-TRUEFIT PUL (Pocket Diapers)

a) CM-TrueFit PUL Lite (with Hybrid Insert*)

• For medium to heavy wetter baby
• Suitable for everyday use

b) CM-TrueFit PUL Extra (with Foldover Insert**)

• For heavy to super heavy wetter baby
• Suitable for nighttime and outings

2) CM-TRUEFIT FITTED (Fitted Diapers)

a) CM-TrueFit Fitted Lite (with Hybrid Insert*)

• For heavy wetter baby
• Suitable for everyday use

b) CM-TrueFit Fitted Premium (with Foldover Insert** and bamboo booster)

• For super heavy wetter baby
• Suitable for nighttime and outings

*Hybrid insert made with 3 layers of superfine microfibre terry and top with a layer of very soft natural undyed bamboo fleece (4 layers altogether)

**Foldover insert is made of 2 layers of heavyweight yet soft bamboo fleece and one layer of soft bamboo velour (6 layers altogether when folded)

BAMBOOLITE GIVES BACK TO SOCIETY

• Project SAGM (Stay-Alone-Grand-Ma) – Provides grandmothers who live alone in villages or small towns business opportunities
• All products are made locally, proudly made in Malaysia!
• Aims to raise and promote environmental awareness and education to local community
• For every BambooLite item that you purchase, a minimum of RM1.00 will be donated to those in need.
• Products uses natural, Certified Organic and Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 fabrics

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE BAMBOOLITE CLOTH DIAPERS?

They are available from BambooLite Retailers here (you may also refer to the complete Retailer list here):

Just Simply Baby, MyLittleToro, Moms Basic, Sayang Baby Ibu, House of Cloth Diapers, Baby My Luv Online and LovelyGoody

For more information about these unique, specially designed Cloth Diapers, please visit http://www.bamboolite.com/

UPDATE!!! Read my own comprehensive personal review of BambooLite diapers here: BambooLite CM-TrueFit Diapers Review.

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY MY CHEEKY BOO!

Now here is your chance to go for some Cloth Diaper shopping at My Cheeky Boo – Everything for Your Cheeky One…! In conjunction with their 1st Birthday, they are giving away massive discounts and bargains storwide, and this includes many popular and loved Cloth Diaper brands like Gro Baby, Rumparooz, Moo Moo Kow, Rocky Mountain Diapers, Dream Eze, Baby Beehinds and many many more! I don’t think you should miss this opportunity It’s on from 26th May until 20th June 2010, so visit My Cheeky Boo for a shopping spree today, see you there!

CAUTION: DROOL-WORTHY CLOTH DIAPERS BELOW! (I am not responsible for any “accidental purchases” that occured after seeing these )

*Press click & Buy, Press click & buy* Hehe!

Let’s check out what’s on offer:

GROBABY SYSTEM

• Gro Baby shell set (Patterned) RM101.00 RM85.85 (what a bargain!!)
• Gro Baby shell set (Solids) RM95.00 RM80.75
• Gro Baby booster RM35.00 RM29.75
• Gro Baby soaker pads RM65.00 RM55.25

RUMPAROOZ G2

• Rumparooz Applix Solid RM89.00 RM75.65 – RM80.10
• Rumparooz Snaps Printed RM98.00 RM88.20 – RM83.30

MOO MOO KOW ONE SIZE DIAPER

• Assorted colours (Applix/Snaps) RM73.00 RM62.05

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIAPERS

• Rocky Mountain Diapers (old design) RM69.00 RM58.65 (A real bargain indeed!)
  
• Rocky Mountain Diapers (very pretty Chocolate colour design) RM77.00 RM69.30

DREAM EZE ORGANIC ALL IN ONE (AIO)

• Dream Eze Organic AIO Vanilla RM75.00 RM63.75

BABY BEEHINDS

• Baby Beehinds Night Nappy RM92.00 RM87.40
• Baby Beehinds Petite Multi Fit RM108.00 RM97.20
• Baby Beehinds Multi Fit RM108.00 RM97.20

Even more Cloth Diaper brands on SALE:

1. AUTUMNZ CLOTH DIAPER RM42.90 RM36.47
2. BOTTOMBUMPERS AIO DIAPER RM89.00 – RM105.90 RM80.10 – RM90.02
3. CUSHIES TUSHIES COUTURE AIO RM98.00 RM90.00
4. FUZZIBUNZ ONE SIZE POCKET DIAPER RM88.00 – RM89.00 RM79.20 - RM80.10
5. HAPPY HEINYS POCKET DIAPER RM66.00 -RM85.00 RM76.50 - RM59.40
6. SNUGGLE PANTS WOOL LONGIES RM86.00 – RM105.00 RM73.10 – RM89.25

Also, My Cheeky Boo has Cloth Diaper accessories (inserts/liner, wetbags, cloth wipes, cloth diaper care products) and Cloth Pads also on Sale! Check those out too, along with many other products they have (Natural Soaps, Helloyaya Shoes, Monril Training Pants, Rume Bags – 15-20% OFF). There really are so many choices and brands to choose from, all with discounts!

*WHEW* That was quite a handful of bargains!

So be quick before the Sale period ends, and while stocks last! Visit MY CHEEKY BOO today! Happy Shopping!

Another new month signifies another Featured Shop on Cloth Diaper Malaysia. This month, we are featuring SENTUHAN BAYU: In Support of Green & Natural Parenting.

About Sentuhan Bayu:

Sentuhan Bayu is a newly launched online shop which carries products such as Cloth Diapers from well-known brands, and also natural and organic care for moms and babies. Its main branch is in Kota Damansara, with a small retail store located at Kampung Batu Laut. They are a strong supporter towards green living & they actively get involved in local community associations.

I’m very happy to have a chance to chat with the owner of Sentuhan Bayu, Lily (L-H.Bajuri).

Cloth Diaper Malaysia: You aim to promote “Green & Natural Parenting”. Can you tell us more about this?

L-H.Bajuri: I think parents today take the easy way out in bringing up children, including myself. I wanted to be ‘efficient’ with my children. However, I discovered that it gives a huge impact to our environment, our own babies & the others around us. Disposable Diapers are extremely convenient and saves time. I realized though, with so many babies out there who use these diapers until the age of 3, imagine how much landfill is required to throw away all those disposable diapers! That was when I decided to do my part and start Cloth Diapering.

When it comes to food, I think children today consume too much ‘fast food’. If you look at the baby aisle in convenience stores, there so many pre-made baby cereals, cookies etc. It’s convenient for mothers, but do we know the effects of these processed foods? There are so many obese kids now compared to 10 years ago, and our food is to blame. With this in mind, I decided to cook rice for my baby. At least she eats real food.

My point is, however small the steps that you take to improve the environment, you will still make a difference! You can do things like: Bring your own shopping bags, use cloth wipes, cloth pads, cotton towels & reusable food containers, change your laundry detergent, and many more. It  all adds up. This is why I strongly promote Green & Natural Parenting.

CDM: You have several brands of Cloth Diapers available on your shop: Autumnz, Envibum, Bum Genius, Happy Heiny’s and Sweet Doll Baby. How can you help your customers choose according to their budgets?

L-H.Bajuri: Cloth Diapering doesn’t have to be expensive, it depends on your budget.  Here are my tips:

• If you want to save money: Check out the Pre-Owned Category. The quality is good & in working condition, and the prices are less than RM 20! Another way to save is to sign up with our newsletter to gain great weekly discounts, only for limited customers.
• If you want value: Autumnz , Sweet Doll Baby &  Bayu Diapers are the affordable range of Pocket Diapers available at Sentuhan Bayu. Price range is  between RM 29 – 49. They come in cute prints & with minky fabric too! We ‘ll come up with package deals soon, where you could save even more!
• If you have a bigger budget: BumGenius & Happy Heinys are good choices for great quality Cloth Diapers. They are imported from USA, durable, absorbent & have better sizing.
• If you want to splurge: Envibum are premium, high quality one sized All-in-One cloth diapers. The super soft minkee outer and 100% natural unbleached cotton makes it really comfortable!

CDM: I think not many of us is familiar with the brand of ENVIBUM cloth diapers. Can you tell us why these diapers are special? How is your experience using them?

L-H.Bajuri: With Envibum All-in-One cloth diapers, there is no need for re-stuffing, no worries about build-up or stripping your diapers, and no need for resizing (thanks to its smart design). I love Envibum because of these features, it’s so convenient and easy to use! It has pockets to adjust its absorbency with, it is durable & it is made of yummy minky. The lining is unbleached cotton, so its very gentle on baby’s skin. The baby will feel wetness if they wear Envibum, which is good because it can help with encouraging potty training. I’m running a promo at my site – Get RM20 off Envibum diapers, valid for the first 20 customers!

CDM: You are also planning to launch your own brand of Cloth Diapers, Bayu Diapers. Can you provide us a sneak preview/introduction for them?

L-H.Bajuri: Personally, I look for cloth diapers made from suede material which are affordable. Why do I choose suede over the more common, microfleece? This is because it’s easier to clean, much more stain resistant & it won’t pill. Therefore, I come up with suede cloth diapers – Bayu Diapers. Each Bayu diaper is handmade by the Kampung Moms, and accesorised with cute buttons. No two Bayu Diapers are alike! The price range will be affordable, because my aim is to encourage more people to cloth diapering The diapers will be released next month.

CDM: What is your advice to someone who is new to Cloth Diapering but unsure about what Cloth Diaper to use?

L-H.Bajuri: If you are new to cloth diapering, I strongly suggest using One Size Pocket Diaper with Velcro closure. Why? It is value for money: You can use it from size S to L, wonderful if you are diapering more than 1 baby, it is easier for you to swap in case you don’t like them, & it dries fast. Using Velcro closure is the closest to using disposable diapers. It is easier to convince and get your husband, grandma, daycare,etc to use the diapers, as easy as disposables! For daycare, you can easily preset the size accordingly & pre-stuff with inserts before using.

CDM: How many Cloth Diapers should they buy for a start? Any other tips for beginners?

L-H.Bajuri: Get 6 sets. This will allow you to fully cloth diaper for half a day and proceed from there. It’s important for you as a Mom to discover the practicality of Cloth Diapers for your lifestyle. It helps you to answer questions like: “Can I change the diaper every 2 -3 hours? Can I deal with the leakage? Can I handle the laundry part successfully? Does it consume a lot of my time?” If you can manage it well, then you can increase your Cloth Diaper stash. Ideally, you’ll need 24 Cloth Diapers if you want to fully cloth diaper, but start small if you feel the initial investment is too much.

Once you feel comfortable cloth diapering, maybe you can add All-in-Ones or Hybrid Diapers to your stash, they are perfect for traveling. Also, use skin barrier on baby’s skin to prevent nappy rash. Try either Burt’s Bees Nappy Ointment, Earth Mama Baby Angel Bums care or Magic Stick. Or if you want cheaper solution, coconut oil will do the trick. If you happens to see small red bumps, just put Agnesia powder or Calamine Lotion, the rash will go away in no time. Just remember to put the liner if your diaper lining is microfleece.

CDM: Finally, are there any great promotions or offers happening on Sentuhan Bayu that you would like to publicize to readers of Cloth Diaper Malaysia?

L-H.Bajuri: Oh Yes! Sentuhan Bayu offers promotions every week & it changes all the time. Thus, it is important for you to sign up for the newsletter, otherwise you might miss out on great bargains! For the month of May, we have great promotion for all the Minky diapers: save up to RM20 for each diapers. We also offer free diapers in our weekly giveaway contest. Join the contest today to get a chance of winning one!

*So what are you people waiting for? Sentuhan Bayu online store is open 24/7 and I bet Lily will assist you as best possible about your cloth diapering choices. Visit SENTUHAN BAYU today!*

Question: Have you used any of the Cloth Diaper brands available on Sentuhan Bayu: Autumnz, Envibum, Bum Genius, Happy Heiny’s or Sweet Doll Baby? Share your experiences in the comments section below!

I just would like to share this brand of Cloth Diapers with you guys… It’s the American brand, Bottombumpers with their Organic Side Snapping All-In-Ones.

For those who are new to Cloth Diapering: Let me explain what are All-In-One (AIO) Cloth Diapers:

• This type of Cloth Diaper has everything in one piece: the cover and absorbent diaper material are sewn together.
• You don’t have to stuff any inserts, use pins/Snappis  or use diaper covers for these Cloth Diapers.
• It is the easiest type of Cloth Diaper to put on, as simple as disposable diapers. Great for daycare, grandparents and daddies who might not have enough patience for other types of Cloth Diapers
• Because there are no detachable parts, AIOs will take longer time to dry.

What’s the Deal with Side Snaps?

With the many brands of AIOs out there, Bottombumpers caught my eye because they are SIDE SNAPPING. Such a genius! For me personally, I feel that front snaps are more difficult to get the ideal fit. You just have to make do with the set snap settings available, and because of this the front of the Cloth Diaper might bunch up and bulk up in front. Therefore, side snaps are a great idea because it give a slim fit with no bulkiness on the front.

More Features of Bottombumpers Organic Side Snapping All-In-Ones:

1. 2 Mil PUL knit outer
2. Hidden wing snaps – Concealed inside the PUL and lining so they dont touch baby’s skin or cause red marks.
3. Quality polyresin snaps – Backed with a layer of fabric inside for strength and durability.
4. Certified organic cotton & bamboo materials - It is 100% Organic cotton lining and snap-in soaker material. Soakers are topped with Organic bamboo velour.
5. Quick dry snap-in soakers – Bi-folded, and also with hidden snaps.
6. Absorbent – It’s tested to hold 16oz before leaking.
7. Made in America – By a small family and contracted seamstress in pet- and smoke-free environment.

Here is how the inside of the Bottombumpers AIO looks like:

Each Bottombumpers All-In-One Cloth Diapers comes with 1 Organic cotton snap on soaker. The are available in sizes S, M and L. If you are interested to get these Cloth Diapers, they are available here at baby-mel.com.