![]() As you all know by now, I am addicted to cloth diapers! Ever since we began our journey into all things fluffy, I have had the opportunity to try many, many different diapers. I have found many that I love, and some that I don't, but we've enjoyed it every step of the way! So most of my friends in real life just don't "get" our decision to use cloth diapers. You see, cloth diapering comes with many unfair and totally inaccurate stereotypes that I would love to help squash, once and for all. A lot of people get the image of old-school prefolds, huge diaper pins, and squeaky plastic pants when they think of cloth diapering. They also assume that cloth is difficult to use, smelly, and hard to clean. Well, these common assumptions couldn't be more wrong! Cloth diapering has come light years since our Grandma's cloth diapers! Modern cloth is EASY to use, EASY to clean, and requires no goofy pins or squeaky rubber pants at all! Now prefolds are another story. Many people still love using prefolds and covers, and I even have several of my own. But this isn't the only option available in cloth diapering. Modern cloth diapers look and act a lot like their disposable counterparts, all while being much more environmentally responsible. Since they are reusable, cloth diapering families help keep thousands of diapers out of our already overflowing landfills every single day. Did you know that disposable diapers can take up to 500 YEARS to biodegrade? Think of all the diapers that are thrown away worldwide, and that's a LOT of trash just piling up! Disposable diapers are also chemical laden, and these chemicals can affect the environment as well as baby's delicate skin. That's right! Babies who wear cloth diapers experience far fewer rashes than babies in disposables since cloth diapers are chemical free! Cloth diapers are also easy to wash, and smell a LOT less than disposables! When my babies wear cloth diapers, they smell like babies, just as they're meant to. Disposable diapers tend to smell more than cloth since they contain perfumey chemicals that tend to only amplify the smell of urine and feces. So babies in disposables often smell like an odd combination of perfume and ammonia. Eww! And if these weren't enough reasons to consider cloth, I also have to point out the cute factor. With a wide variety of colors, prints, and fabrics available, cloth diapering is a fashion statement in itself. I am actually guilty of basing a whole outfit on which diaper my children happen to be wearing that day. Am I obsessed? Probably! But my babies also seem to be happier in cloth diapers. Maybe it's because cloth is plush and soft against their delicate skin. I imagine cloth diapers are much more comfortable than having chemical-laden, scratchy paper against their little bottoms! Yuck! I am always on the lookout for new, fun diapers to add to our fluff-rotation. So when I got the opportunity to review the AMP Diapers One Size Duo, I jumped at the chance! I am already familiar with the superior quality offered by AMP Diapers. I actually have a few of their Stay Dry AIO's, and I love them! AMP Diapers is a Canadian based company that makes cloth-diapering fun and affordable for experienced cloth users and beginners alike! I received the AMP OS Duo Diaper in Light Blue for my review. When my AMP Diaper arrived, the first thing I noticed was the unique insert. It is a flat insert, much like a prefold. The one I received is a 2-Layer Hemp insert, although AMP offers other insert options as well. I also noticed the trim appearance of the diaper. Since the One Size Duo Diaper is meant to be super-trim, they have ingeniously used a super-stretchy fitted elastic to ensure the perfect fit on babies of all sizes. If you need to adjust the rise, there are 3 different rise settings, as well as multiple thigh and tummy settings that will take your baby from birth all the way to potty training! ![]() I tested the AMP One Size Duo on both of my babies for overnight and daytime use. I also used this versatile diaper as a pocket diaper and as an AI2.(All-In-Two) Using as a pocket diaper was super easy, as the pocket opening is located at the front of the diaper and is generously sized. Even my husband's man hands fit well into this pocket. I love that the pocket is in the front of the diaper, as this helps minimize the mess as you unstuff the diaper after it has been soiled. Let's face it: Nobody likes getting poop on their hands when removing inserts to be washed. Not fun at all! AMP gets that, and by placing their pocket opening in the front, this risk is eliminated! Yay! Using the diaper as an All-In-Two was super easy as well. Simply fold your insert into thirds and lay it on top of the diaper. If placed correctly, making sure that the insert remains between the elastic gathers, there will be no bunching issues. The great thing about the AI2 functionality is that if the diaper shell stays dry, all you need to change is the insert. That's right! Simply lay a new insert in the diaper and re-use! This is wonderful while on the go or even traveling! Simply pack a couple of diapers and several inserts and you're good to go! This leaves more room in your diaper bag for toys, snacks, and other baby essentials! For daytime use, I had wonderful results with both babies. I was very impressed with the amazing fit I achieved on both Sophie (25.5lbs) and Xander (18.5lbs). The diaper is super trim fitting, and I was even able to get their clothing on over top of the diaper without any issues. I often have to size up their clothing to accommodate their fluffy butts, but with the AMP OS Duo, this was not at all necessary. And talk about leak protection! I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about the AMP flat insert. I didn't think it would be enough to keep all the moisture in the diaper where it belongs. I was wrong! I didn't experience any leaks at all using this diaper. It contained messes beautifully. Even Xander, who has some epic explosions, didn't get any poop creeping up his back thanks to the super-fitted elastic on this wonderful diaper! For night time use, the AMP OS Duo fared equally well. I tested this diaper overnight on both babies, and had wonderful, leak-free results. Even my toddler, who is notorious for being a heavy wetter, woke up dry and happy. Not the slightest hint of moisture could be felt on her clothing or on the outside of the diaper. Xander woke up with one of his 5lb poops, and nothing escaped the diaper here, either! I would definitely recommend the AMP One Size Duo Diaper to my fluffy friends out there. This diaper is trim, versatile, and very effective at containing messes and being leak-free. And with all of the gorgeous colors to choose from, why not buy 10 or so? I know what's on my Fluff Wish List! More AMP OS Duo Diapers, in every shade of the rainbow! BUY IT: You can learn more about AMP Diapers on their website. Use their handy retail locator to find AMP diapers online or at a retailer near you! You can also follow AMP Diapers on Facebook and on twitter to stay on top of their latest products and promotions! WIN IT: One very lucky follower will receive an AMP Diapers One Size Duo Diaper of their own! You choose the color! How cool is that?! Please use this handy Rafflecopter form to enter! This giveaway is open to US and Canadian Residents 18+ until 12:01AM EST on 9/15/2011. Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced here, tweeted, shared on Facebook, and contacted via e-mail. The winners will have 48 hours to reply and claim their prize. If I receive no response, I will be forced to draw a new winner. ***Disclosure:I received a complimentary product to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
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Rachel N
8/26/2011 06:39:15 am
I would choose the panda black color
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Vanessa Vazquez
8/26/2011 07:05:03 am
I'd get the forest color.
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Tannis W
8/26/2011 07:15:13 am
I would choose lemon!
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Liz McCarthy
8/26/2011 07:41:23 am
Panda Black, forest or olive! I can't decide yet! LOL
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Lydia Fredin
8/26/2011 07:46:41 am
Bubblegum!
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Dagmar B.
8/26/2011 07:51:03 am
ORANGE IS AWESOME!
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lynnsy chapman
8/26/2011 07:51:46 am
I'd love a Navy one!
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Jen D.
8/26/2011 08:13:03 am
I'd love a lime one!
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J. Boardman
8/26/2011 08:17:02 am
I like the olive colored one!
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Erika
8/26/2011 09:23:50 am
I love AMP diapers; would love a sugar plum OS as my smalls now have to be retired
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Julie G
8/26/2011 09:56:56 am
I would like the color Sage if I won
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Vicky Carlson
8/26/2011 09:58:16 am
I love all of them but I will choose chocolate. :)
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Laureen Anderson
8/26/2011 09:58:59 am
Saturn Blue!
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Chantal H.
8/26/2011 10:29:43 am
panda black :):):):):)
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Kari meeker
8/26/2011 10:49:15 am
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Kari Meeker
8/26/2011 10:50:43 am
im going to punch my ipad lol sorry about the blank entry....
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Erlinda Palines
8/26/2011 01:23:13 pm
I'd choose Chocolate Cherry
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Erlinda Palines
8/26/2011 01:28:05 pm
Shared and tagged on FB profile
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Grace
8/26/2011 01:30:12 pm
I love Navy.
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Katie S
8/26/2011 01:39:37 pm
I visited AMP and I'd choose Bubblegum! I love all the shades of pink and purple. Most companies don't have such a big selection. Gorgeous colors! Thanks
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Katie Stewart
8/26/2011 01:43:25 pm
I just entered a tweet link and I think it was the wrong one! Sorry about that. I think it is entry 959. The correct Tweet link is:
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Heather Hughes
8/26/2011 06:58:09 pm
Wow! So many to choose from, but I would choose magenta!
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Keri McDaniel
8/26/2011 09:37:47 pm
Really like the olive color, so pretty!
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Heidi Daily
8/26/2011 09:59:47 pm
I love the Saturn Blue diaper!
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ntiveheart aka jayedee
8/27/2011 12:06:54 am
i'm a sugar plum kind of girl!
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amy v
8/27/2011 12:17:41 am
i'd choose olive
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JLJMommy
8/27/2011 12:56:07 am
I'd choose Navy!
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Sara Myrick
8/27/2011 12:56:10 am
Wow they have so many colors to choose from! I really like the Forest green color :)
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Charissa
8/27/2011 02:49:19 am
I like the navy.
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Tara E
8/27/2011 02:52:07 am
i love so many of the colours! i'd pick purple... or chocolate... or navy! :)
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Chany
8/27/2011 03:14:26 am
I really like the lavender diaper!
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Tevya
8/27/2011 03:58:53 am
Burgundy or orange
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8/27/2011 05:38:22 am
They have such beautiful colors! I think the Chocolate with Blue Fleece.
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Kelly
8/27/2011 08:21:34 am
I like the magenta color!
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Virginia Soul
8/27/2011 08:45:01 am
Love the Forest Green!
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Andrea
8/27/2011 08:53:49 am
i like the lavender color.
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Shannon Alexander
8/27/2011 11:53:01 am
Id love the saturn blue
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Carrie Martinet
8/27/2011 02:29:44 pm
I like Lemon!
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Sabrina Radke
8/27/2011 02:36:52 pm
I like froggy green!
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Tiffany W.
8/27/2011 09:40:48 pm
I would get the Navy color.
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Samantha Cuhel
8/28/2011 12:24:29 am
I would choose Chocolate charlie
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christine
8/28/2011 01:09:56 am
magenta!!
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Carolyn H
8/28/2011 05:52:42 am
I'd pick the Lemon color if I won
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Rebecca Brown
8/28/2011 10:49:47 am
I'd want either Chocolate Cherry or Burgundy.
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Vashti McMurray
8/28/2011 11:25:57 am
I'd choose Lime
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Maia G
8/28/2011 10:24:15 pm
chocolate cherry :)
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Jackie G
8/28/2011 10:47:25 pm
Panda Black for me as well :)
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de
8/28/2011 10:59:43 pm
froggy green
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Dana Hudson
8/28/2011 11:15:32 pm
I'd choose froggy green
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Bobbi Kilbarger
8/28/2011 11:57:42 pm
Burgundy!
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Andi B
8/29/2011 12:17:18 am
i like groggy green and orange.
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Meliya
8/29/2011 01:02:55 am
I would choose Orange if I won!
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Laura K.
8/29/2011 03:26:14 am
I would choose orange!
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Katie S
8/29/2011 07:57:42 am
Sorry, I just entered the wrong tweet link for my 8/29 Tweet. The correct link is http://twitter.com/#!/katie0stewart/status/108296405055057920
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Sissy
8/29/2011 09:46:40 am
Love the froggy green!
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Bonnye Sensenig
8/29/2011 10:49:53 am
The Sugar Plum is my favorite!
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Cori
8/29/2011 11:15:08 am
I would love purple!
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Lisa
8/29/2011 12:37:30 pm
I love froggy green!
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Sharon m
8/29/2011 08:05:24 pm
we love red!
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Melissa E.
8/30/2011 02:36:28 am
I'd go with Butter
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LEAH
8/30/2011 03:59:04 am
I would love to have a froggy green diaper!!
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Jeniffer Smith
8/30/2011 04:00:03 am
Oooh! Butter! I LOVE the soft yellow colors! :D
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Madison Dulaney
8/30/2011 06:01:22 am
I love the Ocean Blue
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Alisha Duncan
8/30/2011 06:12:28 am
Ocean Blue is such a pretty color!
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Tanaya Syx
8/30/2011 08:40:51 am
I'd pick orange.
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Jodi J
8/30/2011 02:05:25 pm
I like the bubblegum color!
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Laura
8/31/2011 01:33:25 am
I like the forest color!
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Wendi Niccole
8/31/2011 07:11:44 am
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Heather Allison
8/31/2011 08:30:26 am
I would pick chocolate charlie.
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Kate Charles
8/31/2011 10:41:02 am
Can I pick one of each :-) I would probably pick burgundy or red!
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amanda alvarado
8/31/2011 02:21:24 pm
I'd get the Panda Black
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julie b.
9/1/2011 05:10:11 am
Panda Black!!
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Nikole H.
9/2/2011 12:19:54 am
So many cool colors -- how about Orange or Burgundy for football season ;) ngiraldi at gmail dot com
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Heather
9/2/2011 04:27:37 pm
I would so love a purple diaper.
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Heather M
9/3/2011 01:12:28 am
I would choose the Chocolate or Saturn Blue
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becca scott
9/3/2011 11:11:49 pm
froggy green
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Angela heffner
9/4/2011 09:40:52 am
I'd love froggy green or purple!
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9/4/2011 10:28:26 pm
I love seaspray and magenta. They have so many great colors!
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Katie
9/5/2011 02:07:52 am
I would love the Sugar Plum color!!
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all natural katie
9/5/2011 05:26:55 am
froggy green
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Allison Barnes
9/5/2011 05:54:24 am
If I win I'd like the colour orange.
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Hannah
9/5/2011 05:42:48 pm
I'd choose the navy color
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Breanne
9/5/2011 06:01:53 pm
I'd like purple
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esther
9/6/2011 04:53:52 am
panda black!
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Kate
9/6/2011 06:50:38 am
LOVE the forest or froggy! Hehe! So cute!
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Amy Plowman
9/6/2011 08:07:19 am
I love the ocean blue color.
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Emily Lehmann
9/6/2011 10:06:40 am
I like the forest green!
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heather stevens
9/6/2011 01:16:15 pm
i would so want it in saturn blue!
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Alice
9/6/2011 01:57:36 pm
I like the color sage!
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9/7/2011 01:54:10 am
I love the Forest green diaper!!
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Jen Simpson
9/7/2011 09:14:16 am
Panda Black! :)
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jenn
9/7/2011 11:50:42 am
love the butler and the panda black
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regina
9/7/2011 02:45:50 pm
We don't yet know what we're having so we'd probably get chocolate.
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Briana
9/8/2011 09:42:05 am
I LOVE the black panda :) sooo cute!
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tiffany
9/8/2011 03:11:14 pm
haha Im so torn between Purple and Panda Black!
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Stephanie Gaffney
9/9/2011 06:57:08 am
I would love the panda black!
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Vanessa S.
9/9/2011 07:00:24 am
I would love to have the Sage AMP duo diaper! :)
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shawnna
9/9/2011 07:04:47 am
I love the magenta or the burgundy
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Amber
9/10/2011 03:03:56 am
I'd chose the Froggy Green color!
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Mary
9/10/2011 03:47:02 am
Olive!!
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Shannon Roberts
9/10/2011 04:12:08 pm
Ocean blue or Apricot...this is hard, they have SO many great colors!!
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Jessica L.
9/11/2011 08:59:31 am
Love the froggy green!
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Christy K
9/12/2011 12:23:57 pm
I love the froggy green!
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Cara
9/13/2011 04:12:23 am
I would choose green :)
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Amanda Boerst
9/13/2011 05:35:34 am
I would choose Panda Black :o)
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amanda l h
9/13/2011 03:18:42 pm
I like lavendar.
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Kirstin O'Donnell
9/14/2011 04:50:07 am
i would pick Chocolate
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Kat M.
9/14/2011 05:36:18 am
I love navy
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Gretchen
9/14/2011 07:41:19 am
I would pick froggy green!
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Heather
9/14/2011 10:11:56 am
I would pick aqua.
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domestic diva
9/14/2011 12:14:57 pm
I like saturn blue.
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9/14/2011 01:17:48 pm
My 18 month old daughter pointed to Saturn blue, so that is my pick lol
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