Bramble Bean Wool Soaker Review & Giveaway (3/06)

When I first started down the road to finding the perfect cloth diaper for me I didnt know where to start. When I took a closer look at one of my retailers (Huckleberry Baby Shop) I came across these very cute wool covers and was immediatly drawn to how practical they were. I had been using pre-folds for a while but wasnt happy with my covers. So I purchased 3 covers just to try them out and LOVED THEM. I would throughly recommend them to anyone. I have found them extremely easy to use and clean. Shia looks super cute in them and just loves wearing them. As a side note, Melissa, the creator behind Bramble Bean, was in active labour when she was finishing off my wool covers! Way to focus Melissa.

Melissa had always loved to "give old things a new life" and started using cloth diapers when her middle son was born. With the help of her friend Cristi @ Huckleberry Baby Shop she started to research wool and how it could be used as a diaper cover. She made a pattern and set out to find a sweater to felt. Melissa likes to use only Reused-Recycled-Rescued or Repurposed materials in her projects. This is now a passion of Melissas and she is dedicated to creating eco-friendly products that are North American made.

SO MANY BENEFITS: Naturally anti-bacterial, breathable, able to absorb 30% of its own weight before it even gets damp. They are tempreture regulating and once lanolized they are water repellant, an excellent choice for sensitive skin, reduces and/or even eliminating diaper rashes. They need a little extra laundering care but do not require washing as often and are essentially self cleaning  - urine reacts with the lanolin to form a soap, only needing a gentle wash every couple of weeks, sometimes longer and are naturally odour resistant.

 How do you decide what size is right for your babies needs? Take a look at her simple sizing chart and see your options, while you're there check out her other wonderful designs and a handy guide on how to wash your covers. I personally use eucalan - a no rinse delicate wash enriched with essential oils. I use the lavender and grapefruit not just for my diapers but for sweaters too. They smell so good!
PRICE: 8/10  EASE OF USE: 9/10   LAUNDERING: 10/10
One lucky winner can find out how fantastic these wool covers are by entering to win one here.

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Huckleberry Baby Shop and tell me what Bramble Bean soaker you would love - AND - visit this link and comment on another Bramble Bean product you would like to try for an additional entry.

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5. Blog about this giveaway and comment with the URL for (2) extra entries, make sure to leave seperate entries.
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7. Vote for Maxwell Designs Blog by clicking on this link Top Baby Blogs (1 entry per vote - you can vote as many times as you like) leave a seperate comment for each entry.
8. Follow Bramble Bean on Facebook leaving a comment telling me you follow.
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The opinions expressed here are solely mine and I have not received any product or been paid for this giveaway.
This Giveaway will end on March 16th @ 12 noon (Pacific time). A random comment will be chosen. The winning comment will be verified at that time, so if you said you follow the blog in your comment and I don't find you in the follow list, we will choose another winner. The winner will be contacted by email the following morning and will have 48 hours to reply with their name and shipping address. If a response is not received within 48 hours the winner will forfeit the prize and a new winner will be selected. Sorry, no exceptions. Open to Canadian & American residents only

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142 comments:

I'd get the Green and Blue striped newborn soaker --- too cute!!

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I'd also love to try the Grey & Blue "Jeans" Shortie :)

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I like the blue/green striped newborn soaker.

I like the green cashmere longies.

oh Very cute!!! I would want Mauve Soaker with Cherry Blossom Applique Size M

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Heather Grey Soaker with Car Applique Size M -so cute. i love wool covers. I've made a few of my own.

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i love the skorties. if i had a girl i'd get one. too cute!

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I really like the Mauve Soaker with Cherry Blossom Applique Size.
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I love the little wool skorties.
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I would like the Heather Grey Soaker with Car Applique in Size M.

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I also like their Bramble Bean's Olive, Khaki, Burgundy Stripe Heavyweight Longies.

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I would love the car soaker, but I think my lo needs a large. So cute though!

I would love to see a pair of longies in a giveaway~

I like the Papa's Sweater Soaker
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I would love to try the wool capris for my DD so cute!

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I would love the Papa's Sweater Soaker.
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I would also love to have the Bramble Bean Locally Hand-Crafted Sock Monkey.
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I'd get the grey and blue jean shorties. Too cute!

I also like to sock monkeys. So cute!

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I Love the gray and blue "jeans" soaker! These have the cutest little touches on them.

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I love the Mauve Soaker with Cherry Blossom Applique. so sweet! The soaker with the car applique would be darling for my son, though.
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I also love the Argyle Skortie... so perfect with soaker & skirt.
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LOVE the soakers! So cute! I'd pick the Papa's Sweater Soaker.

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Love the Mauve Soaker with Cherry Blossoms in medium!

Also love the Pink Argyle Skortie. What a cute idea!

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I Love the sock monkeys especially "Stella"

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I LOVE the Mauve Soaker with Cherry Blossom Applique. My daughter happens to be a medium as well ;)

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Wool soakers are my new favorite thing! I love the Mauve with Cherry Blossoms!

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I would also like to try a either the skirtie or capris!

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