I figured they'd be easier and more convenient. The thing I didn't fully realize is how expensive they are! Yikes!! After learning that we have a second baby on the way a few months back....I am now considering switching to cloth diapers for the both of them. Hopefully Kaelyn will be potty trained shortly after the baby arrives, but either way...I'd rather save money in the long run and use cloth diapers I think. Saying goodbye to disposables is also much better for our environment!
As I began my search for the best option for us, I came across AppleCheeks! I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review one and can say that I was definitely impressed! They are functional, great fitting, and effective...all the things a parent looks for in a diaper! I really liked that there was elastic at the back AND at the tummy too. This helps to keep in everything and prevents blowouts. It was something I hadn't seen on other cloth diapers I've looked at. Another thing I really appreciated was that they only have two sizes (size 1 fits 7-20 lbs and size 2 fits 18-40 pounds). This means that they fit WAY better than a one-size diaper and it helps to save you money because you're not spending on a multiple-sized system! The snaps were wonderful as well. They ensure that the diaper is going to stay on and fit snuggly....even when those little ones try to take their diaper off!
They offer 10 great colors to choose from, as well as all natural inserts that absorb much better than the alternatives in cotton or microfibre. These inserts easily fall out in the wash because of the perfectly placed pocket opening in the cover. This means you don't have to unstuff a soiled diaper! You have a choice whether or not you want to use the inserts inside the pocket of the cover or on top of it. I think both options have their benefits....putting it inside helps to keep moisture away from your child's skin, while putting it on top of the pocket makes it possible to use the cover again before washing.
The best part about AppleCheeks, besides their great diapers, are the resources offered on their website and their amazing customer service. For those of us just starting out with cloth diapers, having information on care instructions, video tutorials, FAQ's, and a way to contact the company for more information is a must!
Buy It: You can purchase AppleCheeks reusable diapers worldwide at these locations!
How To Enter To Win: AppleCheeks has generously offered one of my readers their very own AppleCheeks cloth diaper! To enter, all you have to do is visit the AppleCheeks website and let me know which color you would choose.
How To Get Extra Entries: (only valid after the initial entry has been completed)
1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act (can be found along the right-hand column) and leave me a comment once you do. (If you already do, leave me a comment letting me know). Also, be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.
2. For TWO extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to both this post and AppleCheeks) and leave me a comment with the URL to that post. Also, be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.
3. Follow AppleCheeks on Twitter here
4. Follow me on Twitter here
5. Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter and include a link back to this post.
6. Join the AppleCheeks Facebook Page
7. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blogroll and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)
8. Digg this giveaway ("Digg This" can be found at the bottom of this post) and leave me a comment once you have done so.
9. If you have Entrecard, drop your card on me and let me know once you have.
10. Enter one of my other giveaways and leave me a comment letting me know that you did (current giveaways can be found at the top in the right-hand column).
Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!
This giveaway will end July 3rd and is open to anyone WORLDWIDE!!
Be sure to check out my other giveaways listed along the right-hand column!!
This giveaway will end July 3rd and is open to anyone WORLDWIDE!!
Be sure to check out my other giveaways listed along the right-hand column!!
I like the Coriander color. Thanks for the giveaway!
Diana
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I love the Coriander diaper!
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I would choose the Rasberry Sorbet color.
Thanks!
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I entered your Exergen TemporalScanner Thermometer Giveaway.
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I entered your Aunt LaLa's Baby Log Giveaway.
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I entered your Baggino Learner's Bib Giveaway.
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i LOVE the st lucia. its gorgeous!
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new subscriber
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fan of applecheeks on FB
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I love the teal blue!!
I am liking the St. Lucia color for my man.
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Fan of Applecheeks on Facebook.
I am a fan of apple cheeks on FB
I follow you on twitter.
kdhoney1
I follow applecheeks on twiiter
kdhoney1
subscribed to your feed via google reader
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tweeted it... (I have a ton of cloth followers)
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Follow you on Twitter
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Follow Applecheeks on Twitter
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entered your thermometer giveaway
I dugg it on digg.
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I love St. Lucia!
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I subscribe 2
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I follow you!
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I follow Apple Cheeks!
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I am a fan on Facebook!
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I would choose Coriander because it's gender neutral.
I subscribe- 1
I subscribe-2
I follow Applecheeks on Twitter.
Kaylynbuckner
I follow you on twitter.
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I am a fan of Applecheeks on Facebook.
I would love Cherry Tomato or Lemon Zest!!!
I subscribe via email!
Entry#1
I subscribe via email1
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I am following you on Twitter
eclairemom
I am following Apple Cheeks Dipe on Twitter
eclairemom
I tweeted about this giveaway! http://twitter.com/eclairemom/status/2247733466
Thanks!
I am a fan of Apple Cheeks on Facebook!
Jennifer Hamilton
I like the St. Lucia.
Nicole
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St. Lucia
I subscribe via email
Nicole
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St. Lucia
I subscribe via email.
Nicole
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I entered the Aunt Lalas Log giveaway!
I love the St. Lucia!
I like the lemon zest!
I really like raspberry sorbet color.
I'm following Apple Cheeks on twitter. (willblogforshoe)
I am a fan on the facebook group.
I'm following you on twitter, too! (willblogforshoe)
I joined the AppleCheeks FB page!
I love the Rasberry Sorbet, but I have a girl:)
St. Lucia is my Fave! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the Mrs. Robinson color!
I follow Apple Cheeks on twitter.
I'm a facebook fan.
I entered the exergen thermometer giveaway.
I follow you on twitter.
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I like Coriander and Forget Me Not.
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I subscribe:
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I like St. Lucia.
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I entered the thermometer giveaway.
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I like the St. Lucia colour!
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I blogged here:
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I blogged (Entry #2)
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I've entered the Aunt LaLa's baby log giveaway!
I would love periwinkle! We use bumgenius and I would love to try these!!!
I subscribe to your blog...
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I subscribe...
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i'm totally in love with the coriander color. I LOVE it and it is perfect for gender neutral diapering!
I blogged (1) http://monkeys-on-the-bed.blogspot.com/2009/06/super-saturday-savings-june-20.html
I blogged (2) http://monkeys-on-the-bed.blogspot.com/2009/06/super-saturday-savings-june-20.html
i follow Apple Cheeks on twitter!
I'm a fan of Apple Cheeks on Facebook!
I have your button on the right column of my blog (http://monkeys-on-the-bed.blogspot.com/)
I like the Cherry Tomato!
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I want the Mrs.Robinson!
I'd love to have the Mrs. Robinson
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I follow Apple Cheeks on twitter
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I am a facebook fan of AppleCheeks
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I love Mrs. Robinson, pretty!
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I subscribe.
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I subscribe!
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Follow applecheeks on twitter.
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Am a fan of Applecheeks on Facebook.
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I love the raspberry sorbet color!!! I agree - I made the switch to cloth after my 2nd - so much easier and cheaper!!
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I a fan of applecheeks on facebook : )
coriander is great! Works for either sex.
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I'm a fan of applecheeks on FB.
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Cherry Tomato is my favorite
I subscribe 1
I follow apple cheeks on twitter
I follow you on twitter
i tweeted https://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2256247114
I am a FB fan of Apple Cheeks
I have your button on my blog
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I dugg this
The aussie in me is drawn to the Eucalyptus......
I twitted @mylittleaussie
Im a twitter follower!
Im a google subscriber
The Lemon Zest is my favorite color!!! They are so bright!!!
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I added your blog to my blog roll
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I am following you on twitter
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I am following Apple Cheeks on twitter (fullnest)
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I subscribed to your feed by e-mail
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I subscribed to your feed by e-mail
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#2
I am a fan of Apple Cheeks on Facebook
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I tweeted
http://twitter.com/Fullnest/statuses/2256608889
I entered to win the thermal thermometer.
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i love st. lucia!
i follow apple cheeks on twitter!
i follow you on twitter!
i tweeted this giveaway!
http://twitter.com/twesely/status/2257320653
i am a FB fan of apple cheeks!
I love the Mrs. Robinson! The name made me laugh when I took a peek...and also the rasberry sorbet!
I also subscribed via email to your blog! Looks great!
I also joined the Facebook page and am following you on Twitter!
I like that apples cheeks are made in canada,cool. I like the raspberry sorbet color:)
I subscribed for entry #1
I subsribed for entry #2
I follow apple cheeks on twitter (evyready)
I follow you on twitter now too :)
I have your button on my blog now :)
I tweeted this giveaway and follow you on twitter http://twitter.com/evyready/status/2259478500
I blogged this giveaway for entry #1 http://kara-organicgirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/win-apple-cheeks-diaper-ends-july-3.html
I blogged this giveaway for entry #2 http://kara-organicgirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/win-apple-cheeks-diaper-ends-july-3.html
I like the Cherry Tomato!
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Follow AppleCheeks on twitter (momof3dolls)!
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Coriander or st lucia
Thanks they are darling colors aren't they? John is 10 months and could use another one!
I went to Digg this and Did the digg thing. Woohoo. I voted for you !!(evyready)
My favorite is the Sailor's Blue!
I just subscribed to your RSS feed!
I just subscribed to your RSS feed! - 2
I entered the Exergen Temporal Scanner Thermometer Giveaway.
I entered the Aunt LaLa's Baby Log Giveaway.
I entered the Baggino Learner's Bib Giveaway.
I love the cherry tomato.
I follow Apple Cheeks Dipe on twitter - Upstatemomof3
I follow you on twitter - Upstatemomof3
I am a fan of AppleCheeks on facebook.
Tweet - http://twitter.com/Upstatemomof3/statuses/2260490654
I love the coriander diaper and am so excited at the possiblity of trying the AppleCheeks diaper! We use cloth diapers full-time and think they are easier than disposies.
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Coocookachoo Mrs. Robinson, then again there's Raspberry Sorbet, hey hey hey...
What's that you say, Mrs. Robinson, St. Lucia would be cute for play, hey hey hey, hey hey hey.
Mrs. Robinson
I follow @applecheeksdipe on twitter. (@fentonslee)
I am an apple cheeks FB fan
I follow u on twitter
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i have tweeted your giveaway
your button lives on my blog at http://fentonslee.blogspot.com
i subscribe
i subscribe 2
I would choose St. Lucia!
i dugg this.
I subscribe
I follow apple cheeks on twitter
I am an applecheeks facebook fan
I dugg this!
entered baggino learner's bib review and giveaway
I like St Lucia
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I subscribe 1
I subscribe 2
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I follow AppleCheeks on twitter
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I am a FB fab of AppleCheeks
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I follow you on twitter (fedexwifey)
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Entered the Baggino bib giveaway!
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I entered your exergen temporal readr giveaway!
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I'd love to win a Mrs. Robnson AppleCheeks Cloth diaper - I love the color and name.
I follow you on Twitter.
I entered your The Exergen Thermometer Giveaway
I follow AppleCheeksDipe on Twitter.
I would choose Periwinkle!
I follow on Twitter! JenMorr
I am a member of the Facebook AppleCheeks page!
I subscribe #1
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