![]() It's definitely no secret around here that I love cloth diapers, and am very enthusiastic about debunking common stereotypes surrounding them. Yes, there are plenty of false assumptions about cloth, and before I tried them, I had these preconceptions, myself! We began cloth diapering out of necessity. When our daughter was only 3 months old, we discovered we were pregnant again. Doing the math, we realized that our babies would only be 12 months apart in age. Well, being a one income family, we had to find ways to save money. The first concern was diapering. Can you imagine what it would cost to keep two very different sized babies in disposable diapers? By our calculations, this would cost HUNDREDS of dollars every single month! And this was a cost we certainly couldn't afford without my husband getting a second job, or me finding work at night. Neither idea seemed overly appealing to us, so at the urging of a friend, we began looking into cloth diapering. I will admit, we were very reluctant at first. I had images of big prefolds, gigantic, sharp diaper pins and squeaky rubber pants running through my mind. I also had the notion that cloth diapering would be messy, hard to get on a squirming baby, and that they would be a nightmare to clean. I imagined that I would be a veritable laundry machine, needing to wash stinky, oozing diapers day and night just to keep up with the demands of two babies. It's safe to say, I was definitely a skeptic. And then my high school friend came to town with her family. Her two youngest daughters were in cloth at the time, and it was the first time I had actually seen modern cloth. I was amazed at the plush materials, the vibrant, fun colors and prints, and most of all, I was shocked at how EASY they were to put on a baby. Modern cloth diapers were nothing at all like I envisioned them! And this is where my love affair with all things fluff began. I started doing more research about cloth-diapers, and even got a few to try out, and I quickly learned that everything I had assumed about cloth diapering was outdated and just plain wrong. Is cloth difficult to use? Not at all! Modern Cloth diapers look and act much like their disposable counterparts. They are easy to fasten, even on a wiggling baby, and they are not complicated for the parent to figure out. (Even clumsy husbands!) Are cloth diapers stinky? Well, this is an unfair question, because ALL diapers smell when they're soiled. But I have found that cloth diapers tend to be LESS smelly than disposables, probably due to the fact that they're not full of the chemicals found in disposable diapers that just tend to amplify odors. When switching to cloth, I noticed that my baby smelled like a baby...Not like some off concoction of artificial, perfumey substances mixed with the unmistakeable smell of urine. Yuck! Are cloth diapers hard to clean? Not at all! Sure, it takes some getting used to. Yes, you need to use a cloth-friendly detergent. But once you get a good routine in place, it becomes second nature. And it's only a couple extra loads of laundry per week! Another important benefit of cloth is that by using cloth diapers, you're doing a big part in helping the planet. Did you know that BILLIONS of disposable diapers are thrown into our already overflowing landfills every year? It can take up to 500 years for these diapers to biodegrade. So when you think of all of the diapers sitting there in landfills, not breaking down, you can see what an impact this has on the environment! Since cloth diapers are reusable, you're doing your part in helping to keep unnecessary waste out of the Earth's landfills. If properly cared for, cloth diapers can last through several babies' diapering careers. Think of the thousands of diapers you could keep out of the landfills by using cloth! But the thing I love the MOST about cloth is that they're stinkin' cute and my babies love them! With so many vibrant colors and prints and plush fabric options, cloth is a fashion statement in itself. Not to mention, they are much more comfortable for baby. Wouldn't you rather sit on soft, velvety cloth than on scratchy, mushy paper? Guess what? So would your baby! So really, cloth is a no-brainer in my mind. It's more economical, it's better for baby and for the environment, and it's so easy to use. The only downside? It's addicitive! But that's not really a bad thing at all, if you ask me! I am always on the lookout for awesome cloth-diaper retailers. I recently discovered Chic Cheeks. This company was founded by Michelle, a mom who was faced with having two babies very close together in age, much like myself. She had the same diapering concerns I talked about, and discovered the wonderful world of fluff! Since then, she has been passionate about educating parents about the benefits of cloth and spreading awareness about cloth diapering. Chic Cheeks offers TONS of the best brands in cloth diapering, such as Happy Heinys, FuzziBunz, bumGenius, and more! Chic Cheeks even offers a fantastic customer rewards program where you can earn points that can be redeemed for merchandise! How cool is that?! Chic Cheeks is also one of the newest retailers of GoGreen Pocket Diapers! GoGreen Pocket Diapers are taking the fluff world by storm for being an effective and economical choice for cloth diapering families. I received a GoGreen Champ 2.0 for review in their bright, Poople shade. (Yes, I said Poople. Really, it is a gorgeous shade of bright, deep purple, suitable for either gender.) The Champ 2.0 has a ton of great features that make this a goof-proof diaper. From color coded waist snaps that allow for error-proof sizing to double leg gussets that keep messes IN the diaper where they belong, this diaper is the Rolls Royce of GoGreen Pocket Diapers' line of products. The Champ is a premium one-size pocket diaper with the convenient feature that you don't have to handle soiled inserts - they come out by themselves in the wash! The Champ also boasts AI2 functionality. GoGreen has added an additional snap to both the diaper and the insert that allow the insert to be secured outside of the pocket! No slipping, no bunching. This snap also conveniently keeps the insert and diaper attached in the wash whether you choose to use the insert in or outside of the pocket - no more sorting laundry! The Champ features an extended sizing range, and truly will fit from birth to potty (and beyond!). The Champ is designed to for babies from preemie size to 45+ lbs! Take a look! ![]() MY OPINION: I tested the GoGreen Pocket Diaper Champ 2.0 on both of my babies. Sophie, my toddler, is 25lbs and Xander, my 7 month old, weighs about 17.5 lbs. I was able to achieve a perfect fit on both babies with very minimal effort. And the diaper allows for plenty of room to grow! I absolutely love the trim appearance of this diaper, and I also love the fun grape color. But GoGreen is known for having some of the absolute best colors and prints! They even have a monkey print, Monkey Pee, Monkey Poo, that I am in love with and just have to have! Looks aside, (and yes, looks matter) this diaper is also very effective for both day and nighttime use. I tested the Champ on both kids during the day as well as overnight and had stellar results. Having a boy and a girl, my babies have different wetting patterns. My son tends to wet more towards the front of the diaper while my daughter wets towards the back of the diaper. I actually have noticed that some diapers in my stash are great for one baby but not the other due to this difference. This was not the case with the Champ! This diaper held up beautifully with both of my babies! Even overnight! Of course for overnight use, I double-up on the inserts, since my daughter tends to be a heavy wetter. Better safe than sorry, right? And Xander seems to always wake up poopy. There have been many occasions that I have gone to change him and found a poop explosion that exited his diaper and went down his legs and up his back. Not the most pleasant thing to deal with first thing in the morning if you ask me! The Champ definitely lives up to its name, since it contains these messes perfectly thanks to the double leg gussets. Think of it as a second "wall" that poop has to overcome to make its way outside of the diaper. With 2 barriers in place, the poo doesn't stand a chance! The mess stays inside the diaper where it belongs, and I have a happy baby! Success! Overall, I love the GoGreen Champ 2.0. I can use this diaper on both of my babies without having to worry about leaks, and I always get a snug fit with no guesswork involved. I also love the AI2 functionality of this diaper. It's very convenient while on the go! And since this diaper is so customizable, it will last from birth to potty-training! Add to that the awesome colors and prints, and you have a premium diaper at a fraction of the cost of other diapers. At only $15.95, the Champ is an economical choice that offers superior performance. Think of it as being like a fully-loaded car for base model price! This is definitely one of my most versatile diapers in my stash, and a favorite of my husband's because he doesn't have to think too hard when putting it on our babies. If you haven't tried GoGreen Pocket Diapers Champ 2.0 diapers yet, head on over to Chic Cheeks and try one! (Or 10) I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! And for a limited time, shipping on all GoGreen Pocket Diapers is FREE! It just doesn't get much better than that! BUY IT: You can purchase this and many other fabulous diapers and accessories on the Chic Cheeks website. For a limited time, Michelle is offering FREE SHIPPING on ALL diapers! No coupons, no minumums necessary! You can also follow them on Facebook and on twitter to stay on top of their latest products and promotions! Also, be sure to check out the Chic Cheeks blog for some great diaper reviews and info! WIN IT: One very lucky follower will be receiving a GoGreen Pocket Diapers Champ 2.0 from Chic Cheeks! Hurray for fluff! Please use this handy Rafflecopter form to enter! This giveaway is open to US and Canadian Residents 18+ and will be open until 12:01AM EST on 9/01/2011. 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.***
115 Comments
8/13/2011 06:01:46 am
I would love to try out GoGreen diaper. I have yet to hear something bad about them. Chic Cheeks is a great shop, I've been a customer before!
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8/13/2011 06:04:28 am
I've always wanted to try a GoGreen Pocket Diapers - The Champ 2.0!
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Julie G
8/13/2011 06:20:31 am
I love the Rockin' Green Shake It Up! Pail Freshner. I have not tried it yeat but I would love to... the pail gets very stinky! Baking Soda doesn't always cut it!
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Rachel N
8/13/2011 06:46:18 am
I really want to try out the flip system as well and the fuzzi bunz wipes
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8/13/2011 06:56:40 am
I would love to try the Organic Happy Heiny's diaper, but I am also a fan of GoGreen Pockets! Never had any trouble with them!
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Judith
8/13/2011 07:39:03 am
I like the chic-cheeks happy-heinys-one-for-all-one-size-diaper-with-snaps/
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amy v
8/13/2011 08:05:58 am
i'd love to try their cloth wipes!
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tosha p
8/13/2011 08:22:45 am
I learned that the owner is a mother of 2 and want to share the love of her cloth diapers to everyone
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Shannon Roberts
8/13/2011 08:32:40 am
The Pish Posh Applesauce AIO are cute, not sure if I like the cupcakes or aliens better.
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Cori Hill
8/13/2011 11:25:48 am
I love the BumGenius 4.0s! They are my faves!
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Mama
8/13/2011 11:28:59 am
I would love to try the Go Green Pocket Diapers!
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Jenafer Barker
8/13/2011 12:14:28 pm
We use cloth wipes for everything from runny noses to napkins so the FuzziBunz® Wonder Wipes – Organic Cotton / Fleece Double sided wipes – 10 Pack is right u my alley.
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Holly Wilson
8/13/2011 12:27:52 pm
I learned they have a Customer Rewards program (Free Fluff) that allows you to earn store credit!
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Vashti M.
8/13/2011 02:43:06 pm
Cheek Cheeks is owned by a momther of 2!
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Amanda Alvarado
8/13/2011 04:04:58 pm
I'd love to try a Pish Posh Applesauce AIO!
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Lindsey Lee
8/13/2011 06:53:38 pm
I would love those cloth wipes. They look so soft! <3
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Claudia
8/13/2011 07:34:07 pm
I love the fun prints in the gogreen line. I like that cloth are now made to be as user-friendly as disposables. :-)
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8/13/2011 07:38:48 pm
I'd like to try their Pish POsh Applesauce diapers. I 've never heard of them.
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Keri McDaniel
8/13/2011 09:43:24 pm
the GoGoGreen Champ 2.0 cow print is TOO freakin cute!!! I would love to try one, Scar is definitely a heavy nighttime wetter!
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Samantha Allen
8/13/2011 10:19:14 pm
I learned that they offer free shipping on all diapers and inserts!
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Keri McDaniel
8/13/2011 10:19:47 pm
Messed up the current giveaways, also entered in the Baby Gourmet giveaway! Hopefully you find this:P
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LoryAnn Payne
8/13/2011 10:25:49 pm
I learned that with their reward program $1=1 point and 150 points = $10 store credit!
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sara myrick
8/13/2011 10:53:35 pm
We would love to try the Flip Diaper cover system because it can be wiped down and a new insert added.
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8/13/2011 10:55:53 pm
I learned about their Customer Appreciation Program. What a neat idea!
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Yesenia
8/13/2011 11:57:01 pm
Thanks for the giveaway. I love the Bumgenius 4.0 pocket diapers as well.
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Rebecca Brown
8/14/2011 12:49:27 am
I like their Free Fluff Program -especially that after only 150 points are earned you get a $10 gift certificate! That's much better than a lot of other reward programs I've seen at other sites!
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8/14/2011 01:06:01 am
love love love the Pish Posh Applesauce All-In-Ones!
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JLJMommy
8/14/2011 01:17:22 am
I like that they carry rockin' green detergent!
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Samantha Cuhel
8/14/2011 01:46:24 am
Love Rockin Green!
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Ashley Hess
8/14/2011 01:47:00 am
I like the different brand diapers and the Rockin' green detergent that she carries.
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Susan M.
8/14/2011 03:00:53 am
I had never heard of Pish Posh Applesauce...how cute!
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Adri
8/14/2011 04:42:12 am
I learned about their free fluff program which lets you earn points through purchases towards store credit. I think that's really nice.
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jolly
8/14/2011 09:03:11 am
go green champ! =)
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Kate Charles
8/14/2011 10:16:40 am
I love the FuzziBunz diapers!!! I really want to try the GoGreen Champ diapers :-)
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8/14/2011 11:07:10 am
I love the Fuzzibunz cloth wipes!
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Sabrina Radke
8/14/2011 11:37:42 am
I love the Happy Heineys!
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Carolyn H
8/14/2011 11:47:44 am
I love Fuzzibunz OS diapers...they fit my son so well!
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Amy McCarty
8/14/2011 12:14:38 pm
I LOVE there cow print diaper! Its SWEET! amymccarty@hotmail.com
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Zene
8/14/2011 01:58:09 pm
I really love the snap inside the champ so you don't have to remove the insert for washing, or drying in the summer. spottedjagiwar at yahoo dot com
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Kelsie Kotzur
8/14/2011 04:25:04 pm
I love this!!!
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Corrin Rosales
8/14/2011 11:55:52 pm
I love the gogreen diapers! I am a big fan hints why I would love to win one :)
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Rosie song
8/15/2011 01:17:23 am
I would love to try the FuzziBunz Double sided wipes. I only have home made wipes, I would like these pretty one and they are double sided ;)
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Sissy
8/15/2011 02:28:07 am
Would love to try the Kawaii One Size Good Night Heavy Wetter.
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Tiffany W.
8/15/2011 04:40:49 am
I want a BG 4.0 from Chic Cheeks.
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Melissa E.
8/15/2011 04:44:25 am
I really like the Fuzzi Bunz perfect size
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Joy Newlan
8/15/2011 05:59:29 am
found a new diaper i havent seen before Pish POsh Applesauce
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Kassidi Morrison
8/15/2011 07:48:54 am
I really love the red asian silk.
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Kassidi Morrison
8/15/2011 07:55:09 am
https://www.facebook.com/#!/kassidi.morrison
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Amelia La Casse
8/16/2011 02:22:12 am
I love the prints of the the Champ, but I especially love the giraffe print.
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Tevya H
8/16/2011 09:35:51 pm
apart from the GoGreen Champ, would like Bumgenius 4.0
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Hannah
8/17/2011 03:46:51 am
I like the Rockin' Green laundry detergent
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Lara J
8/18/2011 12:43:17 pm
I want to try the Fuzzibunz Perfect Size Diapers
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Holly
8/18/2011 12:47:09 pm
The Champ 2.0 looks like the diaper I've been searching for! We need a new stash and this diaper looks like it could be The One!
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Laura
8/19/2011 08:31:28 am
I like the one size fuzzibunz!
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April G
8/19/2011 01:20:12 pm
I love the Happy Heinys One-Size diapers!
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Erlinda Palines
8/19/2011 04:21:14 pm
I like the website's chat feature and the free shipping on Go Green diapers.
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Erlinda Palines
8/19/2011 04:40:30 pm
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Marysa N
8/20/2011 12:49:46 am
Love the "moo" print diapers and the cloth wipes!
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8/20/2011 08:44:38 am
I love the Pish Posh Applesauce All-In-One Cloth Diaper with the alien print, it's adorable!
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lisa
8/20/2011 09:34:12 am
Organic Happy Heiny's diaper
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Vicky Carlson
8/20/2011 12:35:06 pm
I think I would like the Champ diapers or any of them really. I haven't tried any of them yet. The site is nicely laid out to find what you may need. I like that too. TY for the giveaway. :)
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8/21/2011 04:25:04 pm
I would like to try the Pish Posh Applesauce All-In-One Cloth Diaper
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Bonnye Sensenig
8/22/2011 01:31:34 am
I love the fuzibuns in crushed berries!
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Erlinda Palines
8/22/2011 05:04:09 am
Shared and tagged on FB profile
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Malissa M Smith
8/22/2011 06:10:27 am
Go Green Pockets, as well as Pish Posh Applesauce Diapers seem great, love the prints!
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Alice
8/22/2011 01:07:11 pm
I also like the Flip Cloth Diaper Cover & Stay Dry Insert w/ Hook and Loop in noodle
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Tara C
8/23/2011 02:39:34 am
I luv the Pish Posh Applesauce diaper!!
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Erlinda
8/23/2011 06:39:32 am
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Rachel Kolker
8/23/2011 09:44:14 am
I like the Fuzzibunz cloth wipes.
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Erlinda Palines
8/23/2011 10:12:31 pm
shared and tagged on FB profile
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8/23/2011 11:35:54 pm
I love Rockin Green and I have a Poople GoGreen that I love! The color coded snaps make it easy for hubby to get the right size everytime. It's the only one he will put on her, lol.
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Allison Barnes
8/24/2011 06:44:44 am
I like that Chic Cheeks offers gently used diapers for sale.
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Gina Ferrell
8/24/2011 09:32:10 am
I would love the Rockin Green Soap.
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Vanessa Vazquez
8/24/2011 09:37:40 am
I learned that they have a customer rewards program.
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Erlinda Palines
8/24/2011 05:41:04 pm
Shared and tagged on FB profile
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heather stevens
8/24/2011 11:13:57 pm
i learned that they sell gently used cloth diapers there
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8/25/2011 12:05:39 am
I really love the black Go Green Pocket with the rainbow snaps!
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Linda Meyers-Gabbard
8/25/2011 10:41:13 pm
i like
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Erlinda Palines
8/26/2011 03:46:14 am
Shared and tagged on FB profile
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Jaclyn Reynolds
8/26/2011 04:04:27 am
What an amazing selection of diapers! The Happy Heiny's Organic One Size Pocket Diaper caught my eye.
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8/26/2011 08:21:17 am
I love ALL the diapers! They have an awesome selection.
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Jennifer B
8/26/2011 10:14:53 am
the pish posh applesauce AIO's are so cute! I'd love one of those
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Heather Hughes
8/26/2011 08:13:43 pm
I love all of the FuzziBunz!
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Charissa
8/27/2011 02:40:34 am
I love that they carry Happy heinys in so many colors and prints.
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Kelley
8/27/2011 10:41:39 am
I learned that it is owned by a mother of two.
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8/27/2011 03:34:37 pm
I'd like to try the Rockin' Green Shake It Up! Pail Freshner.
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Bobbi Kilbarger
8/29/2011 12:09:43 am
Definitely Giraffe!
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Nikole H.
8/29/2011 02:25:55 am
I love the Rockin' Green Detergent, hasn't done me wrong yet :) ngiraldi at gmail dot com
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Tanaya Syx
8/29/2011 05:33:23 am
I love the moo champ.
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tiffany u
8/29/2011 08:35:09 am
I was checkin out their blog and all of the reviews
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hannah
8/29/2011 11:58:22 am
I like the bumGenius 4.0 One-Size Stay-Dry Cloth Diaper w/ Snaps in butternut
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amanda l h
8/30/2011 04:27:10 am
The fuzzi bunz wipes look interesting
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Amanda Kail
8/30/2011 06:33:37 am
I visited Chic Cheeks and looked a little more at the Go Green diapers...I am loving those color coded snaps--it takes the guess work out, especially for a sleep deprived mama :D
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Gladys Parker
8/30/2011 07:54:28 am
Like their pish posh applesauce all in one diaper
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Madison Dulaney
8/30/2011 09:10:03 am
I love bumGenius 4.0...they are my favorite.
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becca
8/30/2011 08:22:48 pm
I would love to try the Organic Happy Heiny's diaper
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Laura
8/31/2011 02:38:44 am
I like the bumgenius 4.0
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erma
8/31/2011 05:12:27 am
I'd love the Go Green Pocket Diapers
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Wendi Niccole
8/31/2011 06:21:33 am
I like the Champ in the Moo print.
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Brenda Rieger
8/31/2011 08:01:03 am
Chic Cheeks has an awesome fluff rewards program where you can earn free fluff!!!
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Breanne
8/31/2011 12:25:31 pm
I like the FuzziBunz Diaper Tote
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Debbie Kennedy
8/31/2011 01:37:16 pm
I would love to have the FuzziBunz® Diaper Tote
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