Cloth Diaper Showcase Showdown! (Giveaway)
August 20, 2014
Hey, who wants some free crap?
In particular, who wants some free crap for your baby to crap in?
During the great nursery-to-big-kid-room move, I discovered a carefully packaged hoard of newborn cloth diapers. I only vaguely remember boxing it all up, possibly with the intention of giving it away...but more likely I was still hormonal and crazy and was like, NOOOO MY PRESHUS WITTLE TINY DIAPERS ALLLLL MIIIIIINE.
I'm better now. I would like someone else to have and use them.
I also went through the bigger/next-stage diapers and put together a second little diaper collection that should hopefully help someone get started with cloth (or continue with cloth).
So, here's what's what.
I have two diaper packages to give away, #1 and #2. I will describe them below. (In excruciating detail, because CLOTH DIAPERS MAKE ME SO TALKY.) Please leave a comment and specify which package you want. If you want both, please specify a FIRST CHOICE. I will use the random number widget thingie to select two winners.
The first commenter chosen will get their first choice. The second commenter will get either their first or second choice, depending on what's left for grabs. If the second commenter only wants the package the first person claimed, I will go back and select a third commenter and so on and so forth.
I will be happy to ship these anywhere, and can include laundry/care instructions if you need them. If you have a PayPal account and can kick some dollars towards the shipping cost, I would very much appreciate it — BUT if that's a hardship for you, please don't worry about it. If you're local, we can probably arrange for an in-person hand-off/pick-up.
(Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by absolutely no one, other than My Own Ass.)
SHOWCASE #1
One dozen NEWBORN unbleached prefolds from Green Mountain Diapers (discontinued green edge; similar to the current yellow edge)
Two PREEMIE organic prefolds (I think they are Bummis but am not totally sure)
Two SMALL doublers from Green Mountain Diapers
Three NEWBORN fitted diapers, handmade by the much-missed Rebel Baby Co., cotton/velour with sewn-in insert
10 SMALL/SIZE ONE fitted diapers from Rebel Baby Co. Please note that these are missing the snap-in inserts. I continued to use the inserts after Ike outgrew these, and they were pretty shot by the time we were done with diapers. You could use just about any insert/doubler style with these, or find a similar diaper-maker on Etsy to make you replacements. (The "originals" were long enough to fold over three times, with one standard diapering snap.)
Three PREEMIE Prorap diaper covers
Three Thirsties covers, one X-SMALL and two SMALL
Four covers from Fluffy's Diapers, three X-SMALL and one SMALL
Four SMALL fleece covers, from a now-closed Etsy shop
One SMALL wool cover, also from a defunct Etsy shop
And for fun: A cute cloth diaper/wipes bag in a Day of the Dead pattern. Just cuz.
Despite a little blue here and there, most of these diapers are pretty gender neutral. There's that blue fleece cover and a couple cars/dinosuar patterns but I dunno. I'm a girl and I think cars and dinosaurs are pretty dope.
Everything in this box is in good to excellent condition. If you notice any discoloring (they've been packed away for awhile), wash the diapers with Charlie's Soap or Rockin Green and let them dry in the sun.
SHOWCASE #2
Six MEDIUM (mix of white and unbleached) prefolds from Green Mountain Diapers
Five LARGE Workhorse fitteds, no-snap style (you'll need Snappis or pins)
One ONE-SIZE fitted diaper from yet-another-closed-Etsy shop, with a snap-in insert
Six ONE-SIZE Flip diaper covers, hook-and-loop closure
Two ONE-SIZE bumGenius pocket diapers, hook-and-loop closure (no microfiber inserts; we used prefolds)
Two MEDIUM Bummis swim diapers
And for fun: I'll toss in four pairs of BabyLegs and the Columbia diaper bag/backpack w/ changing pad. Just cuz.
Again, there's a blue Flip cover but everything else is gender neutral. I only chose diapers and covers that were in SUPER excellent condition for this package. Blah blah please wash and sun anything that appears discolored blah blah I swear I'm not unloading anything disgusting but we are talking about diapers here.
Soooo...okay. That's all I've got. Comments will remain open for seven days and then I'll pick the winners. Plz to use a valid email address that u check. I can't really control if you comment a million times but I'd prefer if you only enter once, for fairness and shit. (But I know the comment section hiccups sometimes and posts duplicates. I won't like, disqualify you if that happens.)
ooh i would love to give these to my sister! she could probably use the first batch now (first choice) but would be happy to use the second batch later (second choice). either way, she'd be pretty excited and i'd be the cool big sister!
Posted by: bubbasmama | August 20, 2014 at 01:30 PM
OMG This is the best day ever. I'm having my first baby in October and we're starting our stash.
First choice is the first batch
Second choice is the second batch
Posted by: Becca | August 20, 2014 at 01:33 PM
Ooooh. My friend who is expecting her 2nd but didn't cloth until her first was bigger would loooove if I won this for her.
Posted by: A | August 20, 2014 at 01:37 PM
Wow! This would be great!
Posted by: Amy | August 20, 2014 at 01:40 PM
I was just looking at my stash to see what I'll need to get for baby boy #2 due in December so that newborn package would be fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Karen | August 20, 2014 at 01:40 PM
Oh wow, I would love showcase #2! My 9 week old blew through his newborn cloth dipes in less than a week (he was 10 lb). We weren't ready for such a big kid, so we need bigger diapers! Thank you for the chance!!
Posted by: Lisa | August 20, 2014 at 01:41 PM
Sweet! I think first I would choose the second one first and the first one second. I think.
Posted by: Dawn | August 20, 2014 at 01:42 PM
I don't want either, but just wanted to comment that, technically, isn't this sponsored by your sons' asses, not yours? Carry on.
Posted by: Wendy | August 20, 2014 at 01:43 PM
I would love both! (but would love the first one especially.)
Posted by: Abby | August 20, 2014 at 01:44 PM
This is awesome! I'd love #2 and then #1. Thanks for doing this.
Posted by: Susie | August 20, 2014 at 01:46 PM
Ohhh I would love the second one. My baby is about 10 months and I have regretted not using cloth diapers. This would be a great way to start it.
Posted by: Ally | August 20, 2014 at 01:47 PM
Wow--what a great giveaway! We are expecting our first in early January and just learned today that she is a girl! I am planning to cloth diaper and this would be a great start.
Posted by: anne | August 20, 2014 at 01:48 PM
How awesome are you?!
First choice showcase #1
Second choice showcase #2
Posted by: Eva | August 20, 2014 at 01:52 PM
These look AMAZING!!! First choice is the first showcase, but the second looks amazing as well!
Posted by: Kati | August 20, 2014 at 01:52 PM
I would LOVE showcase #1! If not, #2 is fine :)
Posted by: Rebecca | August 20, 2014 at 01:53 PM
Yay cloth diapers!
Posted by: Kristen | August 20, 2014 at 01:55 PM
Ooh, yes yes yes! I would totally use either package, but the first would be my first pick.
Posted by: Rini | August 20, 2014 at 01:55 PM
Package #2 please! I cherished your advice on cloth diapers and am going 16 months strong with cloth for my son. Thank you, Amy!
Posted by: Autumn | August 20, 2014 at 01:55 PM
Wow this is great! I'm local so I could pick them up and I'd prefer #2 but #1 should work for our teeny babies
Posted by: Beth MacKenzie | August 20, 2014 at 01:56 PM
Mercifully we are out of diapers, but awesome giveaways! I just had a thought - perhaps all those Etsy sellers went out of business when you ran out of excuses to buy diapers? =]
Posted by: Susan | August 20, 2014 at 01:56 PM
Holy moly, you are one generous lady. We are expecting our first baby (a BOY! like your BOYS!) this December, so showcase #1 is perfect for us now! But I'd gladly take #2 for later on.
Posted by: Sarah | August 20, 2014 at 01:57 PM
Ohhh, fun! I'm due in December! First choice would be #2, but #1 looks awesome too!
Posted by: Eryn | August 20, 2014 at 01:57 PM
First set is first choice - I am having a girl and think dinosaurs are EXCELLENT. Obviously I would also like set 2 to grow into..
Posted by: Sarah | August 20, 2014 at 01:59 PM
This is fabulous! I'm due with my first at the end of January and wouuld really love to cloth diaper... preference would be for package #1 but #2 makes for a great second choice :-)
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 20, 2014 at 02:00 PM
I am not trying to win...just wanted to comment that this is really really nice of you to do :)
Posted by: Jean | August 20, 2014 at 02:01 PM
I'd love to win and thank you for being so generous to give these away. My first choice would be the newborn set, but I'd love either.
Posted by: Megan | August 20, 2014 at 02:01 PM
Best giveaway ever!! I would love set 1.
Posted by: Oana | August 20, 2014 at 02:02 PM
I'm expecting my second baby boy, so #1 would be great since all I have currently is OS diapers. I would be happy with #2 as well. Hooray for tiny fluff!
Posted by: Becky | August 20, 2014 at 02:02 PM
ME ME ME!! I just started cloth diapering and already have a 15 pound chunker who outgrew my whole newborn stash so I am in need of new diapers.
Honestly would take either set but the second would be my first choice just because ATM I think those would last a little longer. That being said I am a crazy lady and am hoping to get preggo with number 2 sooner rather then later so the 1st set would so get put to use before too long!
Thanks Amy!! You rock even more then usual :D (and for the record it was your ridiculously long posts that made me commit to cloth, because you are my hero, the wind beneath my wings etc.)
Posted by: Cait | August 20, 2014 at 02:03 PM
I would love Showcase #1 since baby #1 was supposed to make an appearance today (but seems content to stay in there and continue kicking his mommy's ribs all day) and we have limited newborn options. However, I would also take Showcase #2!
Posted by: Sarah | August 20, 2014 at 02:04 PM
Baby no. 2 on the way, so this is an awesome giveaway! I'll take either set, but if forced to choose, I'd pick no. 1.
Posted by: Lauren | August 20, 2014 at 02:07 PM
What timing! I was just scouring all your diaper posts over the weekend to try to figure this crap out (see what I did there?). I'd be happy with either, but first choice is the #1 package. I'm still a little confused about the whole newborn thing and how many layers they get!
Posted by: bootsoo | August 20, 2014 at 02:07 PM
Wow - what a showcase showdown! I'd be happy with either collection. I'm a girl who thinks dinosaurs are pretty friggin' cool, too!
Posted by: Kate | August 20, 2014 at 02:07 PM
Thanks for the opportunity! Would love either one- first choice #1 and second choice #2.
Posted by: Sarah | August 20, 2014 at 02:08 PM
This is so nice! We cloth diaper but started after the nb phase and I'd love to do it with the next one. First choice is batch 1, second choice is batch two.
Posted by: Kate | August 20, 2014 at 02:08 PM
We're looking to have a 2nd baby soon and I would love, love showcase #1.
Posted by: Michelle B | August 20, 2014 at 02:08 PM
This would be fantastic! I am excpecting a bundle of joy in February, and I am overwhelmed at all the cloth options out there. To have a variety starter kit would be fantastic!
Either option works for me. First choice #1 second choice #2.
Posted by: Aimee | August 20, 2014 at 02:10 PM
These are both great showcases! My first choice would be the first set since we have all of 2 newborn diapers for the next baby but the second set is great, too, and would come in handy!
Posted by: Helen | August 20, 2014 at 02:12 PM
So generous of you!
First choice #1, second choice #2.
Posted by: Kim Z | August 20, 2014 at 02:12 PM
Oh how awesome!
Showcase #2!
Posted by: Shannon | August 20, 2014 at 02:13 PM
Showcase number two would really save my ass! Or...my son's ass? Shit. TOO MANY CRAPPY PUNS.
Posted by: Amy | August 20, 2014 at 02:14 PM
Would love to win Showcase #1! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Kate W | August 20, 2014 at 02:15 PM
Love this!!!
Would love the first showcase :) second choice 2nd showcase..
Posted by: Kara | August 20, 2014 at 02:17 PM
This is so awesome! And I'm a girl and cars and dinosaurs are high on my list!
Posted by: Liv | August 20, 2014 at 02:17 PM
What an awesome give away! I won't lie, I'd actually love both packages! I'd give my the first package to help start her stash. And I could use the second to further my stash for my little guy who's out growing his newborns! Thanks for being awesome!
Posted by: Leah Myers | August 20, 2014 at 02:18 PM
Cloth diapers! Would love the second batch (I'm at best fair weather cloth-er and really want fitteds, but haven't been able to get over the price). First batch is my #2. My second kiddo is due early spring! So kind of you!
Posted by: Katie | August 20, 2014 at 02:18 PM
Our first baby is due in just 4 months! Dinosaurs are so hip! Showcase #1 followed by #2.
Posted by: Steve | August 20, 2014 at 02:19 PM
Ahhhh! Oh I would love either of these, but especially number 1 because I am expecting my second baby in November and I only have OS diapers right now. Awesome!
Posted by: Chelsea | August 20, 2014 at 02:20 PM
I would love the showcase number 2!:) I bought quite a bit of smaller cloth diapers and baby outgrew them faster than I thought he would! I decided to start the cloth diaper adventure after reading so many of your blogs on them. So it'd be cool, you know, to get your old ones. Kind of like getting some famous celebrities random crap. Except this one my baby can crap in, hooray!
Posted by: Cara | August 20, 2014 at 02:20 PM
I'd love stash #2. My baby girl sped through newborn and then small GMD prefolds (she's over 17 pounds at 3.5 months), and now that we've started daycare, we have WAY TOO FEW mediums (even though my husband thinks its fine for us to do laundry every 12 hours). And since I'm local, it would be super cool to meet you!
Posted by: Kathy | August 20, 2014 at 02:20 PM
my sister is due with her first baby in December and planning to cloth diaper. it would be awesome to be able to pass these along to her!
first choice: #1
second choice: #2
Posted by: Amanda | August 20, 2014 at 02:21 PM
First choice, Showcase #1! Second Choice, Showcase #2! Expecting Baby numero dos in December, would love to give cloths a shot this time around.
Posted by: Frenchie | August 20, 2014 at 02:21 PM
Yay diapers. #2 would be my choice.
Posted by: Andi | August 20, 2014 at 02:22 PM
Awesome! Will you give away my CDs for me when we're done? Only showcase #2 for me, please. We are D-O-N-E.
Posted by: Betsy | August 20, 2014 at 02:22 PM
Yes, please! We'd prefer stash #2 but could use stash #1 also.
Posted by: Sandra | August 20, 2014 at 02:23 PM
How fun! #1 would be my first choice, but I'd be happy with #2, too! I'm expecting my second baby in January!
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 20, 2014 at 02:26 PM
As my almost-two-year old daughter says now, "AH MAH GOODNISH!!!"
I would take either but prefer #1. We're expecting a baby boy in October and have lots of cloth diapers in small/medium sizes left from our daughter, but she was in disposables for awhile before we switched to cloth, so we have no newborn sizes!
Posted by: Janna | August 20, 2014 at 02:26 PM
Awesome! #1 is my first choice and #2 is my second!
Posted by: Kim | August 20, 2014 at 02:28 PM
OH Wonderful!! I'd love either, but first choice is NB.... Expecting my first in december :)
Posted by: stasi | August 20, 2014 at 02:29 PM
Showcase #2 would be so great! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Sophia | August 20, 2014 at 02:30 PM
This is so great! Definitely am interested in either but preference is for #1. Love Rebel baby and do not have enough of those. I wish she would return.
Posted by: Jamie | August 20, 2014 at 02:33 PM
I'd take #1 first, then #2.
These would be for a friend about to start cloth-diapering her third!
Posted by: SarahB | August 20, 2014 at 02:33 PM
Oh man, I would love that first set. And then I'd love the second set.
Posted by: Palila | August 20, 2014 at 02:35 PM
I have a two week old so would be genuinely happy to have either! Maybe #2 is my first choice? Am flexible!
Posted by: Abby | August 20, 2014 at 02:38 PM
Yay giveaways!
I'd take either too! But first package is my first choice!
Posted by: Kristen lemaire | August 20, 2014 at 02:39 PM
The second package is my favorite, but I like the first one also. I am in the TWW right now but kid numero two will be coming at some point. Hopefully in 8.5 months, but I'm not impatient or anything.
Posted by: hp | August 20, 2014 at 02:41 PM
Awesome!
First choice, #1
Second choice, #2
You're awesome - I'm so excited to cloth diaper because of you!
Posted by: Tracy | August 20, 2014 at 02:42 PM
I'm due in November and would love #1. I would feel terrible to want both but then give up (am afraid it's tooooo hard), so better someone else win #2.
Posted by: Alyce | August 20, 2014 at 02:43 PM
You are the best!
I'm having a little boy in December so my first choice is Showcase #1, but I'd happily take Showcase #2.
I cloth diapered my daughter (who will be 6 in December) so a lot of my diapers are old and pink. :)
Posted by: Christy | August 20, 2014 at 02:45 PM
I would love stash #2, but I bet I could use stash #1 next year when we go for another baby. Our plans to cloth diaper got squelched by my son's ten week early arrival and life becoming...complicated. We spent a month at a NICU in NoVa. Now everything has calmed down. It's never too late to ditch the disposables, and I would love to!
Posted by: Samantha | August 20, 2014 at 02:45 PM
Showcase #2 please and thank you
Posted by: Katie D | August 20, 2014 at 02:45 PM
"I have two diaper packages to give away, #1 and #2."
You had different diapers for #1 and #2? Wow! You are organized.
Posted by: Linda | August 20, 2014 at 02:50 PM
I have a month-old little guy, but my children come in giant-size so I'd love Package #2!
Posted by: Laeci | August 20, 2014 at 02:51 PM
#2 please! Those would be perfect for my big bog monster. We haven't had the opportunity to invest in cloth diapers and I feel so guilty every time I toss a disposable one. This would be a great kick start for us.
Posted by: amanda | August 20, 2014 at 02:53 PM
I'd love Showcase #2 for our almost five-month-old son. Thank you for this giveaway!
Posted by: Kathryn | August 20, 2014 at 02:54 PM
Oooh! Showcase #2!!!
Posted by: Laura 6 | August 20, 2014 at 02:55 PM
wow, this is so cool! I would love either, but especially showcase 2.
Posted by: kristy | August 20, 2014 at 02:55 PM
Baby making in my future! Would love stash #2, would take stash #1!!
Posted by: Heidi | August 20, 2014 at 02:56 PM
I'd love #2. Thank you for this great giveaway!
Posted by: Kate Helmick | August 20, 2014 at 02:57 PM
I would love package #1. Trying to stock up for twins! I have a paypal, will gladly pay for shipping. Thanks!
Posted by: Linda Giangregorio | August 20, 2014 at 02:58 PM
Wow--what a terrific idea and opportunity! My first choice would be Showcase #2, second choice would (obviously) be Showcase #2. Thanks, Amalah!
Posted by: Karla | August 20, 2014 at 02:59 PM
I'd love showcase #2--we're having some issues with overnight leaks and want to try out ALL OF THE OPTIONS!
Posted by: Erin | August 20, 2014 at 02:59 PM
Awesome! I would like 1, then 2. Thanks for being nice!
Posted by: Bethany West | August 20, 2014 at 03:00 PM
First choice is showcase #1, Second choice is Showcase #2
Posted by: Jocelyn | August 20, 2014 at 03:06 PM
This is so kind of you to do this! I would like #1 and then #2. Thanks again!
Posted by: Sarah | August 20, 2014 at 03:06 PM
Oh man, #1 would be awesome, as we didn't start with cloth until my first was older and the munchkin currently baking needs something to poop in. (would also love #2 if available!)
Posted by: Hilary | August 20, 2014 at 03:07 PM
Thank you! Either is great, #2 then #1.
Posted by: Blythe | August 20, 2014 at 03:07 PM
My twins will not yet be two when baby #3 arrives in December, so I will have three kiddos in cloth diapers! Of course, I gave away all of our newborn diapers after the boys outgrew them, so first choice is #1, but would definitely use #2 as well!
Posted by: Stacey | August 20, 2014 at 03:10 PM
I would love either of these, my sister is expecting and I'm not ready to part with my stash (except the teeny ones). #2 is my first choice, but #1 would be great as well. Oh, and you rock!
Posted by: Danni | August 20, 2014 at 03:10 PM
This is so amazing! Thanks for sharing your diaper collection!
My first choice: option #2
Second Choice: option #1
My little one will be thrilled! :)
Posted by: Rebbeca | August 20, 2014 at 03:10 PM
How timely. I'm expecting my third boy in December, and FOR SOME REASON (constant washing for three years, maybe?) my prefolds aren't going to come out for round three. They're excellent dust rags, but no longer suitable for a baby's messes. So I would LOVE to have the newborn stuff to get going with on this one.
Posted by: kristin @ going country | August 20, 2014 at 03:15 PM
Oooh, would love #2 as am currently washing diapers every damn day!
Posted by: Jillian | August 20, 2014 at 03:17 PM
Holy comments Batman! I'll throw mine in the ring,
Stash #1 first choice for baby #3 due in March, stash #2 happy second option.
Thanks Amalah!
Posted by: Kristina | August 20, 2014 at 03:18 PM
Oh pick me! Pick me! #2 please oh genius and generous amalah. Number one has much cuteness but my little tank is already outgrowing the nb sizes.
Posted by: Melanie | August 20, 2014 at 03:22 PM
Yay! So excited!!!
First choice showcase #1
Second choice showcase #2
Posted by: Lisa | August 20, 2014 at 03:23 PM
Ooh, these are so cute! Showcase #1 is my first choice, but I would gladly take Showcase #2 if offered. Thanks!
Posted by: Kristy | August 20, 2014 at 03:29 PM
Showcase #2 would definitely be my first choice because I have an addiction to buying tiny things, diapers are no exception and have more size small than anything BUT with 2 in diapers (starting when youngest son shows up in September sometime), showcase #1 would be super helpful too!
Posted by: Katie Richards | August 20, 2014 at 03:33 PM
The second group would be awesome!
Posted by: Nicole | August 20, 2014 at 03:34 PM
My lands, but I would love Showcase #2, if you please!
Posted by: Julie Beth | August 20, 2014 at 03:40 PM
I would love Showcase #2! I feel like if we got free cloth diapers my husband would be forced to try them. (He is currently grossed out by the idea, but I think he'll come around. Especially with free diapers!)
Posted by: MJH | August 20, 2014 at 03:40 PM