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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Snugabums Review and GC Giveaway

Disclosure: All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network.. Open US & CA only must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.  Giveaway Sponsor will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

I was given the chance to try Snugabums fitted diapers at a discount in exchange for a review.  I'm SO glad I jumped at the chance!

I now understand why other cloth moms call their diapers "fluff". Before now we've had pockets and AIOs, and to me they were "just diapers" I opened this package  and my instant response was "its so fluffy!" Hmmm, that could explain the term "fluffbum", doncha think? LOL

From first sight I was in love and after the first night, I was addicted! Lil Buckaroo was waking up with a wet sleeper at least once a night before snugabums, now he sleeps up to 7 hours and its ALL CONTAINED!

I use a Bummis cover with my fitted
and it makes a good combination.
Snugabums has a cover that I'm sure someday I'll add to my stash, for now I was just focusing on the fitted.
Snugabums is run by a WAHM and she does an excellent job!  My diaper (I've gotta quit calling it that, people are gonna start looking at me funny...) is very well made with a woven cotton outer  (I chose the print) and an inner of Velour. It came with two inserts, one that snaps in and one that lays in. The inserts are made of the same material as the inner diaper.
It arrived wrapped like a present
Which of course made opening that much more exciting!

Even after several washes "the diaper" still looks good!


I did an interview with Jais, the owner of Snugabums, to find out more about her:



Interview Questions.
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your family.
We are 6 strong followers of Christ. We homeschool, love music, and spending time together. I've always loved sewing. Ironically did not ever get that chance to try until around three or so years ago.

2. How did you get into sewing cloth diapers?

 How I got into cloth sewing. Funny story. It started because of "snugamitts" which arrived out of SHEER frustration. When we found out we were pregnant with this last baby I DREADED the thought of baby mittens and had bad dreams about the scratching on the face. Literally. I don't know why it was so "dramatic". lol  Could have been the pregnancy hormones or, even better, divine intervention, but nonetheless it was brutal and kept me up at night. So my heart became set on making mittens for our baby that would stay on and not fall off!!! But, I'm like wait "I cant sew"!   LOL  So I prayed about it. That same night (I'm a dreamer btw) in a dream,  I kid you not, I was given a pattern from scratch and a real live tutorial if you will, as to how to make them with specific details. I woke up and wrote it all down in my journal. The next day I told hubby all about it, and went and bought way more fabric than necessary. Even the logo was given to me. so I used the machine I had just sitting around waiting for some attention, and went to it!  "Success" on the first try.   Not the third, fourth and fifth  so much, but I persevered and voila.
 Turns out that at that same time we were researching home births and while doing so, came across cloth diapers. We never knew you could make your own, just knew we wanted to save money.  In the meantime, hubby suggested we make "snugamitts" for the pregnancy center in our area and do charity. I was like wow that's a great idea. I did, there became a demand, and we started selling. Ironically, we just happened to be in a financial crisis at that time, so it all worked out.  God makes no mistakes. Like ever! So anyway, we went downtown and made it official and "Snugabums"was born. We wanted a company rooted on good
old-fashioned morals; with quality and affordability all in one. There was a lot to learn along the way, it's been tough and SOOOOO many times I've wanted to quit. But God has used this platform to allow me to lead someone to Christ,  "an atheist at that", so I'm so grateful. If nothing else I can say it was worth it because of that one soul.!! But, I've made friends along the way, helped our family, and hopefully started a legacy. That to me is priceless.

3. What kinds of diapers do you make and what's your favorite to use? to make?

 Our newest additon is the "Snugabums Scholars" It features our equally new Snugabum Elite diaper, which is the ultimate cloth diaper. It has 10 features all in one. It is a pocket, an ai2, and an ai1 with the drying time of a pocket. We make pockets, fitteds, AI1, AI2, inserts, cloth wipes, snugamitts and wetbags, to name a few ;)

My favorite thing to make would have to be ALL of My favorite thing to make would have to be ALL of it.. although I DO have a sweet sweet spot for our 'preemies".  All but one of our children were preemie so it has a special place in my heart (the preemie line) They come in 4 amazing colors, are heat sealed for hospital grade protection and can stay sterile until opened by the parent/hospital staff.

4. What types of materials do you use? I saw bamboo on your etsy page; what else do you use?

I like to use bamboo as you know, hemp, cottons,  microfleece and velour are the best.

5. What would you say is an average time that it takes you to make a diaper, start to finish, cutting and sewing? (Barring unavoidable "technical difficulties" )

 From the time someone places an order; say two to three diapers, the average time it takes to get from etsy to their door is 3 business days. When we are "packed with orders" which is sort of rare (we usually have a steady flow), 5 to 7 days is the total processing time. If something is on back order, 2 weeks depending on when I can get the supplies back in. Another rarity though.

6. What's something you'd like potential customers to know about you, your company and products?

I'd like potential customers to know that when we return we are indroducing the new Buy two gift one policy. Where for every two diapers they buy, one will be gifted to our local charity by us!! Also coming up is our Spring collection release along with a new Scholar Series launch!! Lots of glorious things planned in the future! Exciting!! But more importantly, I'd like customers to know that at the end of the day, we are a small company that just wants to be a blessing. We want our diapers to last as well as our friendships. We love babies and want nothing but the best for every single one. We are a baby company; babies come first. :)




Snugabums is generously giving away a gift certificate for $30 with this review so YOU have a chance to try these awesome diapers!



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Disclosure: All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network.. Open US & CA only must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Sponsers will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

73 comments:

  1. Wow! Sounds great. I MUST give them a try. Thanks

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  2. I couldn't find names for the prints, but I love that green with the baby elephant, giraffe, hippo, and tiger!

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  3. I love how Snugabums provides so many options! This print is awesome: https://www.facebook.com/snugabums/photos/pb.585307464909551.-2207520000.1429925422./722048524568777/?type=3&theater

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  4. The etsy page has been shut down and based on the FB page, it's closed to new orders until further notice but I was able to find out a little about the Ramarni and it sounds like it dries quickly!

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    1. Hi Rachel thanks for letting us know! Jais was working on it last nght so everything should be up and running now :)

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  5. I like the Minnie Mouse fitted diaper!

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  6. I love that they have double gussets!

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  7. This looks like a really great diaper! Love supporting WAHMs.

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  8. I also really love their little elephant print! Its green and blue. :)

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  9. Love "The Deans" print. I also like that you can choose the right style for your little one...diapers really aren't one size fits all!

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  10. I love the fact that it has double gussets :)

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  11. I have an overall good impression of Snugabums, they look like a decent diaper! My favorite pattern is the Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham :)

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  12. Oh I love the Scholars Elite Edition "The Deans" diaper! The print has glasses, a tie, a pi sign, is that a pocket protector with pens?! How cute!
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/221233894/snugabums-scholars-elite-edition-the?ref=shop_home_feat_1

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  13. I love that you can pick a style diaper to fit your baby, whether lean or chunky or shorter, it's great to have so many options!

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  14. Oh! My favorite print on their facebook page is the westie terrier print! We have a terrier and it's hard to find cute terrier print diapers! I think their diapers look really well made, and I like the customization that the different sizes allow.
    https://www.facebook.com/snugabums/photos/pb.585307464909551.-2207520000.1429994013./722050984568531/?type=3&theater

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  15. I love "The Dean" print on the AI2. Adorable!!!

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  16. I love the print and the double gussets!

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  17. I like the front panel elastic in the ramarni!

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  18. My daughter would love the ai2 minnie

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  19. Love that the diaper has double leg gussets, & a snap option for ai2

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  20. On facebook I dont see a name but I really like tge diaper w the bird and eiffel tower. https://m.facebook.com/snugabums/photos/pb.585307464909551.-2207520000.1430017040./772914379482191/?type=1&source=42

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  21. I really like the "A real Ramarni" diaper and the story behind it!

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  22. I like the customization options that these diapers offer.

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  23. My favorite print from the facebook page is the gray and yellow zigzag. It would match our Tula! I like that this company puts their morals and beliefs first.

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  24. The print that's black with trumpets on it is really cool. I don't play but my in laws are players so I'm sure they'd get a kick out of it!

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  25. Oh my gosh, I love the Sam I Am print! I've never seen so many of these prints anywhere. The Star Wars ones are also awesome :) I haven't tried snugabums yet, but I really love her choice in prints. They're just incredible. I saw so many that I would just adore.

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  26. I love that the Ramarni diaper has a meaning behind it. The fact that it's about teaching people who an important black American was is really incredible. I didn't know who Ramarni was and now I do, thanks to snugabums!

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  27. My favorite product is either the Ramarni diaper or the snugamittens. My baby scratches herself sooo much, so I can appreciate the need for a new improved mitten design!!

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  28. I like the Snugabums Scholars Elite Edition. "The Deans" Pocket AIO.

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  29. I like the octopus fabric. I enjoy the Facebook page and don't see any glaring problems with the layout.

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  30. I like how it has the sewn in insert for AIO Mode.

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  31. I love the get started Cloth diaper starter set/kit includes wetbag, inserts, diapers and cloth wipes. It literally has everything you need to get started.

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  32. I love that you can customize the Ramarni diaper to fit your needs. Plus the print is sooo cute!!

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  33. Just as I was about to say I love the football diapers I saw the Navy print! I'm so proud of my boyfriend and 2 of his brothers for the time spent in the Navy.

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  34. i like the scholars elite ai2! so cute!

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  35. i love the way the gussets are sewn! that would be great for ebf poop!

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  36. they look like nice diapers and she has good feedback on etsy! id love to try them!
    my son would flip for a john deere print diaper!!!

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  37. This is a great diaper because of the umbilical cord snap! And double gussets!!

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  38. Scholars is definitely my favorite print!!! They look very well made!

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  39. I like the Snugabums Scholars Elite Edition. "The Deans" diaper

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  40. my favorite thing about the Ramarni is the story of the 11 year old boy the diaper is named after

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  41. I love the tractor and truck construction print, https://www.facebook.com/snugabums/photos/a.721782804595349.1073741839.585307464909551/721810127925950/?type=3&theater

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  42. I really like the Snugabums Scholars Elite Edition diaper. It's such a unique, fun print.

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  43. I love that there is a NB snap for the umbilical cord and the cross-over tabs. It's hard to choose just one favorite feature! I think that my very favorite feature, though, is that you can specify one of three styles to get a more customized fit for your child's body. That's awesome!

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  44. There are a lot of fun prints! I think the variety of prints that are a bit different from the big name brand diapers are nice. My favorite print is the Ramarni one or the green, blue, and yellow elephants. They're so different, but both cute.

    From this limited exposure to Snugabums, I like what I see. I think that the included features and option for style customization show that Snugabums really wants to be a choice that works for every baby.

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  45. I love "The Deans" out of that collection.

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  46. Double gussets snd lots of adjustable snaps is a sell for me! :)

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  47. I also really love theusical instrument themed covers!

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  48. i like that the diapers work to educate people. its nice to see a company that wants to do more than just share saving the earth. they are also trying to teach people about great black scholars.

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  49. I guess since I already told my favorite print in a different comment I will tell my favorite product in this one…I like a number of the products. The premie diapers look so teeny tiny. And no one can have enough wipes.

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  50. I also really like the Percy Julian diaper from that collection. The beakers are amazing for a scientist like myself.

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  51. My favorite product on the etsy shop is the Snugabums Scholars Elite Edition-Percy Julian

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  52. I love the AIO and AI2 options in 1 diaper!

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  53. Love the Scholars Elite Edition! And they seem so well made and very versatile.

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  54. I LOVE the Snugamitts by Snugabums.

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  55. I also like the You're a real Ramarni print out of that collection.

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  56. I also love the recognition of black scholars!

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  57. The ladybug pocket diaper is beyond cute!

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  58. I'm having trouble finding this specific link, but I really like the snap in insert and the option for boosters. It looks like it hold up well, too!

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  59. I also love the "Romanieo Jr" print in that collection.

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  60. i like their original product, snuggamitts

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  61. I like the double gussets on the diaper

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  62. The Minnie mouse print is so cute

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  63. We would love a Star Wars diaper!

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  64. I like the snake style soaker in the fitteds

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  65. I like the periodic table diaper.

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  66. I love the periodic table diaper or the one with the effigies tower! They are all cute!

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