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 subscribe #2
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Oh I love the Forget Me Not color!
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I follow Apple cheeks on twitter
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I follow you on twitter
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I tweeted
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I entered the Exergen Thermometer giveaway also
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I follow on your blog and twitter. I love the Coriander diaper. Thank you for giving this opportunity to all of us!
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I would choose Eucalyptus! It looks chocolate on the website but it is a really pretty mossy green/brown color. I love it!
I now subscribe via my Yahoo feed!
Subscription entry #2!
I follow AppleCheeks on Twitter: mommyandpedsrn.
I now follow you on Twitter! mommyandpedsrn
I sent a tweet! http://twitter.com/mommyandpedsRN/status/2265513189
I'm a member of the AppleCheeks Facebook page!
I would chose the Rasberry Sorbet.
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I would choose raspberry sorbet
coccinelle@michelf.NOSPAMcom
I am already a subscriber entry 1
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I am already a subscriber entry 2
coccinelle@michelf.NOSPAMcom
I love the St. Lucia color!
I like Mrs Robinson and Coriander!
Thanks
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Mrs Robinson!
i would chose the red diaper.
new to the world of cloth diapering and still trying to find that perfect diaper!
stufonu@hotmail.com
Eucalyptus is a brilliant colour!
Cheers!
I also subscribe to your blog!!
i like the coriander
i entered the exergen thermometer giveaway
I like the Coriander diaper!
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I'm a fan on facebook!
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I love the Cherry Tomato!!
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I love Mrs. Robinson. LOL
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i would choose the Coriander! I own the Raspberry Sorbet but would love a more gender-neutral color!
I now subscribe to your blog-I was missing out before! (1)
I now subscribe to your blog-I was missing out before! (2)
I follow applecheeksdipe on twitter!
i follow you!
i tweeted! http://twitter.com/monkeygiveaways/status/2284776089
oohhhh...I do like the Coriander...
I follow AppleCheeks on twitter (PriscaMae)
I follow MomBalancingAct on Twitter (PriscaMae)
St. Lucia is my favorite color!
I am an Applecheeks Twitter follower
@mylittleaussie
Im a twitter follower! @mylittleaussie
I blogged about your giveaway...
http://raisingmylilladybug.blogspot.com/2009/06/go-win-some-baby-stuff.html
Mrs. Robinson is perfect!
robynallen2ATyahooDOTcom
I love the Forget me Not or the coriander.
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I subscribe - 1
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I subscribe - 2
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I blogged about your giveaway. 1
http://theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com/2009/06/applecheeks-cloth-diapers-giveaway.html
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I blogged about your giveaway. 2
http://theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com/2009/06/applecheeks-cloth-diapers-giveaway.html
juliecerdas at gmail dot com
Your blog is on my blogroll at http://theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com
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I entered the Itzbeen giveaway.
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I would love to win a forget me not diaper!
thriftycraftmama at gmail dot com
I love the Lemon Zest color. I am so excited about your giveway! I am pregnant with our second child and have definitely decided to go with cloth diapers but have not decided which type to go with yet...I hope I win!
I would choose the Coriander!
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I entered the Aunt LaLa's Baby log giveaway and would choose the coriander!
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I subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act and would choose the Coriander!
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I subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act and would choose the Coriander!
zooscapejennifer@rogers.com
I follow AppleCheeks on Twitter and would choose the Coriander!
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I follow you on Twitter and would choose the Coriander!
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I tweeted about this giveaway and would choose the Coriander kenziesmum2009Win an AppleCheeks diaper here: http://bit.ly/4dor7H
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I joined the AppleCheeks facebook page and would choose the Coriander!
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I love the Sailors Blue. I'm a huge fan of cloth diapers and currently use some Fuzzibunz. But these look even better. Thanks for the information. I'm also subscribing to your page and adding your button. Here's hoping that I win!
I would love to get the St Lucia color. I love unique blues. Even if I have a baby girl!
I subscribe.
I subscribe!!
I entered the learner's big giveaway!
I entered your Itzbeen Baby Care Timer Giveaway.
Thanks!
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Rasberry Sorbet!!!! LOVE that color!
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I subscribe #1
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I subscribe #2
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I follow you on Twitter
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I'm a fan of AppleCheeks on Facebook!
Your button is in the sidebar on my blog.
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I entered the Exergen Thermometer Giveaway.
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I would love Cherry Tomato!
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I entered the Aunt lalas giveaway!
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i blogged about this giveaway
http://3little1.blogspot.com/2009/06/cloth-diaper-giveaways.html
i blogged about this giveaway
http://3little1.blogspot.com/2009/06/cloth-diaper-giveaways.html
i posted your blog url to my list of blogs...
http://3little1.blogspot.com/
i also entered your giveaway for the Exergen TemporalScanner thermometer
I would choose Lemon Zest!
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I entered the thermometer giveaway!
I like Forget Me Not
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I subscribe #1
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I subscribe #2
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I blogged about this contest #2
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2008/10/contests-from-our-bloggy-friends.html
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I follow AppleCheeks on Twitter
cezovski
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I follow you on Twitter - cezovski
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I entered the Exergen Temporal Scanner Thermometer Contest
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periwinkle :)
St Lucia!
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I would choose the periwinkle one!
I subscribe #1
I subscribe #2
I have you button on my blog!
http://earthtransformation.blogspot.com/
I love the cherry tomato color
I follow you on twitter
I follow Apple Cheeks on twitter
I like the teal blue!
I'm following applecheeks on twitter as simplestorm!
I follow you on twitter as simplestorm.
St. Lucia! jesterkat (at) gmail.com
I follow AppleCheeks on Twitter (@brassydel)
I'm an AppleCheeks FBook fan
I also entered the Itzbeen giveaway!
I subscribe (1)
jesterkat (at) gmail.com
I subscribe (2)
jesterkat (at) gmail.com
I subscribed to your blog.
jthibodeau@live.com
I am a follower on Twitter!
I am a fan of Applecheeks on Facebook!
I like St. Lucia!
I subscribe by feed 1.
I subscribe by feed 2.
Entered learners bib giveaway
I tweeted today :) https://twitter.com/evyready/status/2386539541 lil_lolas@hotmail.com
I entered your Creativity For Kids Giveaway.
Thanks!
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I love the St.Lucia!
ladylinz@hotmail.com
I would like a raspberry sorbet one!
coccinelle@michelf.NOSPAMcom
I am a subscriber entry 1
coccinelle@michelf.NOSPAMcom
I am a subscriber entry 2
coccinelle@michelf.NOSPAMcom
I have entered the baggino giveaway!
coccinelle@michelf.NOSPAMcom
I really like the lemon zest color. Perfect for summer!
I'm a subscriber via email #1
I'm a subscriber via email #2
Following AppleCheeks on Twitter @kris10chumley
Following you on Twitter @kris10chumley
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/kris10chumley/status/2429051570
I entered the Baggino Bib giveaway!
I follow AppleCheeks on Twitter.
St. Lucia
Nicole
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I follow AppleCheeks on FB
St. Lucia
Nicole
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I love the periwinkle!
sonyarose.b at gmail.com
i like coriander
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I entered your NoThrow Giveaway.
Thanks!
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I looove the st lucia color!
jessiekaitlin at hotmail dot com
i subscribed
jessiekaitlin at hotmail dot com
i subscribed 2
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i follow applecheeks
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i follow you on twitter
jessiekaitlin at hotmail dot com
i tweeted
http://twitter.com/JessieKaitlin/status/2450145905
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I always say Mrs Robinson but this time Ill say lemon zest!
I subscribe 1
subscribe 2
I follow applecheeks on twitter
im a fan of apple cheeks on facebook
I would love the Saint Lucia or Mrs.Robinson...very cool colors!
hopkins_cj@yahoo.com
I am entered into the giveaway for the itzbeen timer.
I have become a fan of Apple checks on Facebook!
mrs robinson....what fun names huh?
subscribe 2
apple cheeks FB fan
zealandsmom follows you on twitter
entered the itzbeen!
I like the raspberry sorbet color
coccinelle@michelf.NOSPAMcom
I am a subscriber entry 1
coccinelle@michelf.NOSPAMcom
I am a subscriber entry 2
coccinelle@michelf.NOSPAMcom
entered the learner bib giveaway
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