{review and Giveaway} Apple Cheeks Cloth diaper!

I've done lots of reviews on this blog but this is the first time I've ever been given something to review from the manufacturer. Needless to say, i was very excited about the opportunity to try a new cloth diaper made by Apple Cheeks.

All my excitement was not in vain, either. My (err, Baby C's) diaper arrived quickly from Canada--where, I might add, these diapers are entirely made with pride! The first thing I noticed when I opened the package was the diaper's incredible color! The hue was a bright but oh-so-fun shade of Raspberry Sorbet.

Then I couldn't help but notice the amazingly soft microfleece interior--which, after 3 washings, is still relatively pill-free which never happens with my other microfleece dipes!

Perhaps the most exciting feature of the Apple Cheeks diaper is also on the inside--their bamboo and hemp inserts fall out in the wash. Let me repeat that: the inserts fall out in the wash! i.e.: no unstuffing yucky dipes. I really doubted this feature the first time i washed C's diaper and actually unstuffed them myself pre-wash. Then, i decided to test it and, to my amazement, out they came, as fresh and clean as ever!

How does this ingenious method work, you ask? The inserts fall out easily because Apple Cheeks' unique pocket opening is in the middle of the diaper. It is a super wide opening which means anyone (even J, my mom, the babysitter, etc.) can stuff them with ease!

Until Apple Cheeks came along, C never wore a sized fitted diaper (always one-sized). I don't know what I was waiting for because this sized-diaper fits her better than any diaper we've tried and we've tried LOTS! By placing elastic at the back and at the belly nothing can escape and it creates a snug fit! Genius!

I'll admit, I was a little leery of the snaps because I know that I can get a snug fit with my adjustable aplix. Not to fear, Apple Cheeks thought of everything--each diaper comes with two rows of snaps that allow for independent adjustment at the thighs and at the tummy and make for a beautiful fit! Not to mention, the snaps keep C's prying hands from pulling off her diaper and keep the diapers from sticking to each other in the wash.

While Apple Cheeks diapers may be considered high-end, their package pricing is still extremely competitive and affordable. You can buy them online or in local stores (check out their retailers here). And, pretty soon, Kelly's Closet will be carrying them, too!

Baby C happily modeling her new diaper

Now on to the fun part--the giveaway!

Up for grabs is one AppleCheeks™ Envelope Cover of your choice (size and color), two inserts in either hemp or bamboo, and one booster in either hemp or bamboo.

Mandatory first entry: Apple Cheeks' Envelope Covers come in 10 amazing colors to choose from. Please visit Apple Cheeks and let me know your favorite color cover.

Earn Extra Entries!

• join Apple Cheeks' Facebook Fan Page, then come back and let me know you did so
• Follow Apple Cheeks on Twitter @AppleCheeksDipe, come back and let me know you did so
• Tweet or blog about this giveaway--each tweet earns you an extra entry! Make sure you include a permalink for your posts in your entry
• Follow me or Subscribe to my blog then come back and let me know you did so
  

The fine print:

This giveaway is open to world-wide entrants, aged 18 and older. The giveaway will end on Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 PM EST. You must leave the mandatory comment before receiving extra entries. You must leave a way for me to contact you with each entry! I will draw a winner via a Random Integer Generator and announce the winner on this blog and email the winner as well. If the winner does not reply to me within 48 hours, I will draw a second winner. I reserve the right to delete your entry if you do not follow the rules listed above.

For even more chances to win an Apple Cheeks Diaper, head on over to Mom Buzz and enter on her site! Also, don't forget to enter to win cloth diaper detergent on my new giveaway post!

Good luck!