Monday, March 23, 2020

Big Sale at Nicki's Cloth Diapers, and Important Updates!



With quarantines and lockdowns and concerns about food supply, people are talking more lately about simplicity and self-reliance. I was at the farm store today and every baby chick was gone. I barely got out of there with the feed I needed to feed my existing birds because stock was so low! And it looks like I won't be making homemade pizza this week because the three grocery stores I visited had no flour, and no yeast. But I digress...

As you might expect, there's a lot of chatter about using cloth diapers. You get less waste, less energy usage and huge money savings in the long-term, so what's not to love about this in an economically unstable environment?

One of my favorite cloth diaper stores is making it easier to get started with cloth right now. Nicki's will be discounting select styles 20% off, including Nicki's brand flats, prefolds, covers, inserts, pockets, and all-in-one's.

The discount will automatically apply, so there's no code needed. And it lasts through the end of March! The only caveat is this: expect slight shipping delays because of COVID-19 precautions. There are less people now in the warehouse, so it might take 3-5 to ship instead of 1 or 2.

Other changes you'll want to be aware of:

  • Nicki's is also going to put all new diaper releases on hold for a few weeks, until things settle down.
  • Partial payments with Sezzle is available
  • There may be stocking delays with other (non-Nicki's) cloth diaper brands
  • All Nicki's shipping personnel wash their hands before handling products and packages

So if you need to add a few diapers to your rotation OR have always wanted to get started with cloth and feel like now is the time to jump in, take advantage of the 20% off sale at Nicki's. And don't forget, you also get FREE shipping over $10.


Friday, March 6, 2020

Imagine Pull-On Diaper Cover + a Giveaway


For several years, Nicki’s Diapers has offered its own exclusive pull-on diaper cover, which comes in multiple sizes. Two months ago, something new arrived on the scene - an Imagine brand pull-on cover.
Today's post will compare the two brands, which are similar, and take a look at how the Imagine cover fits and performs.
Here's a quick summary of the new Imagine pull-on cover: 
  • Retail price of $7.95 at Nicki’s Diapers 
  • Made of one layer of waterproof PUL with contrasting white poly-knit trim
  • Designed to be worn over fitted diapers or pinned/fastened flats and prefolds
  • Wipeable interior
  • Minimal seams for less leak potential
  • Made ethically in China
Here is the suggested weight range:
Newborn (5 to 10 lbs)
Small (7 to 18 lbs)
Medium (15 to 26 lbs)
Large (21 to 32+ lbs)
For visual comparison, here is a large Imagine pull-on next to the Nicki's large pull-on. Pretty close, right?

A pull-on cover is possibly the most lightweight option you can go with; it's only one layer and the puffy style allows for lots of airflow.


Using Imagine's size chart, I tried both the medium and large on 26-pound Camille. Medium definitely suited her better, with snug (but not uncomfortable) leg gussets and a fit that wasn't saggy.
The main difference in terms of sizing, is that the Nicki's pull-on comes in size extra large, which fits 30+ pounds, and the Imagine pull-on comes in size newborn, which fits 5 to 10 pounds. Personally, I think it's more important to have the toddler/extra large size available, since pull-on covers aren't easy to use with a wiggly newborn that likes to make 10 or more messes per day!
Another difference is price; the new Imagine covers are $7.96; Nicki's are $6.95. When you buy the Nicki's brand, one diaper is donated to a child in need. And currently, the Nicki's pull-ons are available in a lot more color choices.

In these photos, Camille is wearing her Imagine pull-on with a pinned printed flat diaper.

Where to Shop for Imagine Diapers
Nicki's Diapers - free shipping over $10
DOUBLE REWARDS POINTS from 3/6 to 3/8
My Sweet Pickles - free shipping over $15
Dearest Diapers - free shipping over $35 plus a 10% discount code
Lagoon Baby - Canada

Enter the giveaway! Use the form below to enter my giveaway for a cloth diaper set including the new one-size Nicki's "Melody" cover and a pair of cotton flats.





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