Birthday Giveaway: Diaper Lab
In the last few years, it's been fantastic to watch the evolution of cloth diapering (we cloth diapered Laurel in her first six months with traditional diapers, liners, and covers that were a tad challenging to keep in place with our squirmy one). And it's especially fantastic that there are stores such as Somerville-based Diaper Lab that are committed to educating parents about the ease and green goodness of modern cloth diapering via free in-store workshops and an online shop replete with diapering products as well as slings, diaper bags, nursing products, and other goodies. As part of my Boston Mamas Fourth Birthday Giveaway Series, Diaper Lab generously is gifting one lucky winner with a GroVia diapering set that includes the GroVia Experience Package + BioSoakers ($83 value). Simply check out the rules below and leave a comment on this giveaway by Friday, July 16, to enter to win.
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Congrats to winner Melissa!
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Rules:
* One lucky winner (drawn randomly via Random.org) will receive the GroVia diapering set from Diaper Lab. The winner will be notified directly via e-mail, then listed back at this post using first name only.
Comments
cloth diapers are the best. love it!
Posted by: Laura M | July 15, 2010 6:29 AM | Reply to this comment
Love the concept of DiaperLab--I have heard so many good things about it! I could really use this system, even though we invested in a set of pocket diapers for my first born, now that we have twins I need to grow my stash!!
Posted by: judean p. | July 15, 2010 8:40 AM | Reply to this comment
We definitely would love to try these diapers.
Posted by: Whitney | July 15, 2010 9:47 AM | Reply to this comment
Ohhh, I'd love to try this system out. We have a little girl on the way this August and I've been researching some cloth diapering systems. This looks really doable and I love the idea of a one-stop shop where I can get all my cloth diapering needs met! The entire process can be SO overwhelming!
Posted by: Jessica | July 15, 2010 9:52 AM | Reply to this comment
I am so excited to have a cool store like this close by. Like the idea of the experiment to own program.
Posted by: Michelle F | July 15, 2010 9:53 AM | Reply to this comment
We cloth diapered our son, but now we are expecting twins and could REALLY use this! Love Diaper Lab!
Posted by: Jessica | July 15, 2010 9:54 AM | Reply to this comment
How great that they have an in shop workshop and the trial program that they have coming soon looks great.
Posted by: lace | July 15, 2010 9:55 AM | Reply to this comment
Diaper Lab is an amazing resource for cloth diapering families! Love them!
We are building our cloth diaper stash and WOULD love to try the GroVia set!
Thanks Boston Mamas, happy birthday!
Posted by: Bethany Sheets | July 15, 2010 9:58 AM | Reply to this comment
I love the whole idea of these! Would love to give it a try! Thanks for the GREAT contest!
Posted by: Caroline B. | July 15, 2010 10:01 AM | Reply to this comment
WOW! how super this is!
Love to win this! as I'm expecting #4 very soon and it would be great to try these out ;)
Posted by: Jen | July 15, 2010 10:05 AM | Reply to this comment
This sounds intriguing. I've wanted to try cloth but haven't b/c daycare only does disposables. But I'd give it a whirl at home!
Posted by: Kaesmene | July 15, 2010 10:09 AM | Reply to this comment
Thank you for helping me discover a store I didn't know about, very close to me too! Nice website too, YAY!
Posted by: Esther Mathieu | July 15, 2010 10:46 AM | Reply to this comment
We've got baby #1 due in November, and we've been building our stash of cloth diapers for months. Would love to add these to the mix -- and will visit the store soon! Thank you!
Posted by: Erin | July 15, 2010 11:56 AM | Reply to this comment
Baby number 3 is due in a 6 weeks- I have always wanted to cloth diaper and with this baby I am hoping to meet that goal.. So far I have some G diapers and would love to try out this set. I have been to the Diaper Lab website before and think it is great. I am definitely thinking about attending one of there workshops!
Posted by: Melissa | July 15, 2010 12:08 PM | Reply to this comment
This system looks very user friendly, which is what all baby products should be. would love to give it a try with the purpose of investment...
Posted by: Nadia | July 15, 2010 12:39 PM | Reply to this comment
Thanks for a great site, and thanks for organizing this giveaway!
Posted by: Victoria | July 15, 2010 12:40 PM | Reply to this comment
great idea
Posted by: Shannon Baas | July 15, 2010 12:43 PM | Reply to this comment
Wow, maybe I CAN be motivated to go cloth. What a fantastic website.
Posted by: Marita | July 15, 2010 1:20 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd live to try these out with baby that we are expecting in September! I've been wanting to try cloth diapers and this would help!
Posted by: Zmama | July 15, 2010 1:40 PM | Reply to this comment
Would love to try a Baby Beehind Fitted OS!
Posted by: Heather M | July 15, 2010 1:41 PM | Reply to this comment
Your workshops sound so great!
I wish I could attend the Cloth Diapers Workshop and the Babywearing workshops!
Posted by: Tomoko | July 15, 2010 1:55 PM | Reply to this comment
I'm so tempted to try cloth, but with an 18 mo old, I'm having trouble justifying the initial investment. This would be a great opportunity to try it out!
Posted by: Jen LF | July 15, 2010 2:00 PM | Reply to this comment
We've been to the Diaper Lab several times. We went for their cloth diapering workshop, which was very informative. We then returned for their baby carrier workshop, which was also excellent. We got a nice stash for our newborn, and they were extremely helpful (especially Kasey).
Posted by: Rachel L | July 15, 2010 2:03 PM | Reply to this comment
Love Diaper Lab; its wehere we bought our first diapers. Great place and wish there were more places like them around.
Posted by: Alba H | July 15, 2010 2:13 PM | Reply to this comment
I am planning on switching my 2 year old over to cloth, and am due with #2 in October and am planning to use cloth with that baby from the start. It is high on my "to do" list to go to Diaper Lab in person (after learning A TON from the website the past few months) and stock up on some supplies!
Posted by: Nanci G. B. | July 15, 2010 2:17 PM | Reply to this comment
I think it's awesome that they have classes on cloth diapering as well as online information. I am especially impressed with the individialized washing instructions for each brand of cloth diaper
Posted by: Paula R | July 15, 2010 2:24 PM | Reply to this comment
Would love to own these dipes!
Posted by: Erin Cyr | July 15, 2010 2:33 PM | Reply to this comment
I can't wait to give these diapers a try! :)
Posted by: Sheri Bean | July 15, 2010 2:35 PM | Reply to this comment
I really need to get to their workshop. I've been thinking about switching to cloth but I don't want to buy without learning more about them. There are SO many options these days!
Posted by: Kristin | July 15, 2010 2:39 PM | Reply to this comment
I love the bottombumpers organic diapers - lilac, medium would be perfect :)
Posted by: Morgan L | July 15, 2010 2:44 PM | Reply to this comment
I hit up the ladies at Diaper Lab every month or so for more diapering supplies. I'd go more often if my husband would let me!! We have recently started hitting up the store for potty training supplies, but I have a feeling we'll still be needing diapers for some time to come. I'd love to try out the GroVia system. We tried the g-diapers and weren't a fan, but I am always open to try things, especially if they are free!
Posted by: Christina | July 15, 2010 3:02 PM | Reply to this comment
Visited Diaper Lab for the first time a few weeks ago and I was so impressed. I would love to try the new grovia diapers!
Posted by: Mallory | July 15, 2010 3:17 PM | Reply to this comment
Love Diaper Lab! Great website and store. They have the best customer service. I would love to be the winner!
Posted by: Veronica | July 15, 2010 3:23 PM | Reply to this comment
I'm a momma from MA, and I am so excited to find your site! I am a fan of Diaper Labs on FB and they mentioned this giveaway. GroVia diapers are one of my favorites, so my fingers and toes are crossed!
Posted by: Kendra V | July 15, 2010 3:34 PM | Reply to this comment
yay, diaper lab is awesome and have wanted to check out the grovia system for travel and camping!
Posted by: Stephanie | July 15, 2010 3:41 PM | Reply to this comment
What a huge selection of cloth diapers! Lots of choices for the new baby!
Posted by: luz | July 15, 2010 3:53 PM | Reply to this comment
I am a huge fan of Diaper Lab-so glad it's just right down the street-so helpful and GREAT products!
Posted by: alison | July 15, 2010 4:00 PM | Reply to this comment
Yes! Finally a local-cloth-diaper-making company! They have my support and business!!
Posted by: Amanda | July 15, 2010 4:09 PM | Reply to this comment
I heart Diaper Lab. They just started a great listserv, too, where you can ask cloth diapering questions, buy/sell/trade, etc.
And, of course, I'd love to win some GroVia dipes to try!
Posted by: Laura | July 15, 2010 4:48 PM | Reply to this comment
Im really excited about their babywearing workshops too!
Posted by: jenny m | July 15, 2010 5:00 PM | Reply to this comment
this would be nice for the twins mverno@roadrunner.com
Posted by: susan varney | July 15, 2010 5:45 PM | Reply to this comment
i would like to try this
Posted by: Shannon Baas | July 15, 2010 6:02 PM | Reply to this comment
Diaper Lab is wonderful. the staff, especially Laura, are super helpful and remember their repeat customers. I recently moved out of state and miss having Diaper Lab in my neighborhood!
Posted by: Sarah | July 15, 2010 6:11 PM | Reply to this comment
The Diaper Lab looks great! I wish there was a store around here like that when I was thinking about cloth diapering. I would have loved to not only see all of the different kinds of diapers they carry but also be able to try them out, too. Love that the "Experiment to Own" program will soon be offered on-line!
Posted by: Heather A. | July 15, 2010 6:53 PM | Reply to this comment
I love the idea of cloth diapering. I have a 6 month old, and am 13 weeks pregnant with the next one. I would love to try these out and see how they work, since I want to be sure before I spend the initial hundreds of dollars on diapers. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: brandy nelson | July 15, 2010 7:00 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try this system. I'm due in October with my 3rd son. I've been using pt cloth on my middle son trying different types. There always seems sommething new and innovative in the cloth diaper world. I'm hoping to make it to diaperlab one of these days but with 2 crazy boys and an hour drive ihavent got there yet. One of these days....
Posted by: Stephanie B | July 15, 2010 7:40 PM | Reply to this comment
I've been going to Diaper Lab since they were operating out of Twinkle Star in Ball Square, Somerville. Everyone there is an expert and I trust their opinions 100%. If you haven't gone to check out their awesome store, please GO!!!
Posted by: Julia C. | July 15, 2010 7:59 PM | Reply to this comment
Awesome site I really wanna try growvia
Posted by: Dawn K | July 15, 2010 9:03 PM | Reply to this comment
I have visited Diaper Lab and they were so helpful!
Posted by: Maureen M | July 15, 2010 9:13 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try these out! I currently use Flips and I really do love them but my husband has a hard time with them sliding around, so these might be just the thing. Thanks for pointing out the Diaper Lab, I know where my next order is coming from.
Posted by: Heather C. | July 15, 2010 9:22 PM | Reply to this comment
i would love to try these... my daughter will soon be out of diapers (i hope:)) but we managed to ruin a few of her cloth diapers over the years and i will have to add a few new ones to the stash for baby #2!
Posted by: Heather M | July 15, 2010 9:36 PM | Reply to this comment
store looks sweet, lets bring one to IL!
i2ylee(at)yahoo.com
Posted by: Rylee A | July 15, 2010 10:06 PM | Reply to this comment
I like that they sell diaper bags, too.
Posted by: Paula Hafner | July 15, 2010 10:59 PM | Reply to this comment
I love Diaper Lab! They're such a great resource for all things cloth-diapering-related. The staff is so helpful. The Experiment to Own Program is the best and really helped me to figure out what diapers work best for us.
Posted by: Mary D | July 15, 2010 11:14 PM | Reply to this comment
Love the diaper lab! Probably hit them up about once a month for something or other (hello! organic diaper cream!?!?! that doesn't make your cloth diapers stink! I'm there...). We've done pre-folds for over a year and thinking about upgrading to something like this when baby #2 comes along... thanks for the give away and happy birthday!
Posted by: Laura | July 15, 2010 11:15 PM | Reply to this comment
I have really been wanting to get out to Somerville to check out the diapers in person. I would love to find an easy to use system that I could get everyone on board.
Posted by: Larah W | July 15, 2010 11:15 PM | Reply to this comment
Diaper Lab seems to have some nice classes, I love their site layout its easy to read. And I'm excited to see they will be opening a store local to me in Washington State :D
j.mcdilda at gmail dot com
Posted by: Justine McD. | July 15, 2010 11:28 PM | Reply to this comment
Like the site! Easy to find what I'm looking for and where to go! Can't wait to see what you offer in your Trial Packages!
Posted by: The Jacobsen Family | July 16, 2010 1:59 AM | Reply to this comment
diaperlab seems to have tons of great fluffy stuff. Thanks for sharing.. I am going to add them to my favorites
Posted by: fancygrlnancy | July 16, 2010 2:03 AM | Reply to this comment
Love that they offer Babywearing & Cloth Diapering classes. So hard to get started if you have never seen them up close or in action. Wishing them good luck recovering from the flood!
Posted by: Angela V | July 16, 2010 3:36 AM | Reply to this comment
We've been planning on cloth diapering our first, due in September, and the GroVia System looks perfect! Thanks for such a great giveaway, and for supporting such a fantastic local company!!
Posted by: Melissa M | July 16, 2010 5:47 AM | Reply to this comment
Would love a chance to try this! Hope to win....
Posted by: kymberly davidson | July 16, 2010 7:46 AM | Reply to this comment
I am attending the cloth diapering workshop at Diaper Lab tomorrow, and am very excited to learn more about the variety of options available.
Posted by: Amy Frasco | July 16, 2010 8:25 AM | Reply to this comment
Love how the diaper lab site is layed out! very easy to find what your looking for! I would love to try GroVia as I love all in 2 systems!!
Posted by: Melissa | July 16, 2010 8:48 AM | Reply to this comment
I'm headed out to Diaper Lab soon for a new wet bag! Hooray for super cute and earth friendly cloth diapers!!
Posted by: Jess M. | July 16, 2010 8:56 AM | Reply to this comment
What a cool concept! I love the idea of a store and information source all in one!
Posted by: Melissa | July 16, 2010 9:01 AM | Reply to this comment
Would love to try these!
Posted by: Jessica | July 16, 2010 9:32 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try these with my new little guy!
Posted by: Korey | July 16, 2010 9:41 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try these! The concept is great for the environment and for saving money!
Posted by: Angela MacLearn | July 16, 2010 9:54 AM | Reply to this comment
I like the bumboo babykicks one size diaper
Posted by: LauraC | July 16, 2010 10:07 AM | Reply to this comment
i like the bumboo babykicks one size!
Posted by: Laura | July 16, 2010 10:09 AM | Reply to this comment
Would love to start cloth diapering. Have been on my "to-do" list for months!
Posted by: Jill Hwang | July 16, 2010 10:59 AM | Reply to this comment
Dying to check out the store and would love to try cloth diapers!
Posted by: halloweenlover | July 16, 2010 12:18 PM | Reply to this comment
So glad to know about this fantastic store in Somerville! Will have to come visit. With our newest (third) baby just six weeks old, we have been enjoying our first cloth diapering experience. This is a great resource as I'm learning about my options still.
Posted by: Rebekah | July 16, 2010 1:51 PM | Reply to this comment
This is just fantastic! I love how it is all so easy and you can try the kit Experience Package to see if you like it. Who wouldn't?!
The BioSoakers are also a great idea!
Two fantastic ideas that make it easy. I have been so confused on everything on cloth diapers, but no more!
Posted by: carol lewis | July 16, 2010 1:53 PM | Reply to this comment
Diaper Lab is awesome and I am on the phone now with a friend, directing her to site to take a look. Thanks!
Posted by: Cheryl W | July 16, 2010 2:15 PM | Reply to this comment
nice site. I would try this out for sure! Only 6 weeks till my new one! xo
Posted by: amy turn sharp | July 16, 2010 2:48 PM | Reply to this comment
Since I, ahem, may potentially have use of cloth diapers in the future, I LOVE their site. Best one I've seen yet. Glad that I got directed there.
Posted by: Amelia Sprout | July 16, 2010 2:56 PM | Reply to this comment
I love DiaperLab. They have excellent, uber-knowledgable staff and an amazing selection of CDs and other helpful parenting/baby gear, including things to wear your baby in and natural skin care. We are currently a single income household, so I am particularly grateful for DiaperLab's amazing selection of gently used diapers which helps me keep my stash current and my baby's bottom in CDs without breaking the bank! I am actually in the process of researching new additions to our stash, and am very interested in the new GroVias. I think the updated snap-in soakers in the AIO's are a great idea, and I'd love the chance to try them out!
Posted by: Nicole Siswick | July 16, 2010 2:57 PM | Reply to this comment
I found Diaper Labs through another page today when I was looking to find some diapers on sale...
A few of my diapers decided to give up on me during a really bad time! My husband just got laid off from his job as a Paramedic and has to wait until December to ship out for the US Army!
My fingers are crossed!
Posted by: Melissa Brook | July 16, 2010 3:03 PM | Reply to this comment
we're all signed up for the @diaperlab workshop later this summer, trying to prepare for baby #1. would love some diapers. . .@matt_heaton
Posted by: matt heaton | July 16, 2010 3:06 PM | Reply to this comment
I think GroVia diapers sound great and I would love to try them!
Posted by: Maia | July 16, 2010 3:10 PM | Reply to this comment
I went to check out the Diaper Lab site. So jealous of those of you who have a store you can visit.
Posted by: Madeline | July 16, 2010 3:12 PM | Reply to this comment
We are committed cloth-diaperers and I have been wanting to try GroVias soooo badly! The diaper lab site looks great. I love that they offer so many in-store workshops and a "diaper it forward" discussion list for all the questions that come up in between! :-)
Posted by: Kendyl | July 16, 2010 5:48 PM | Reply to this comment
I like the site I was so impressed with the info, I am expecting my third in sept and have never cloth diapered before but I am wanting to try. Thanks for the chance eaglesforjack@gmail.com
Posted by: tina reynolds | July 16, 2010 6:39 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to give this a try!!
Posted by: Erin | July 16, 2010 7:25 PM | Reply to this comment
That store didn't exist when my first child was born. Some of our diapers are wearing out (after constant use for 4 years!) and I had forgotten about The Diaper Lab so thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Laura K | July 16, 2010 7:25 PM | Reply to this comment
We love the diaper lab! We started cloth diapering about 2 months ago. The folks at the diaper lab are very knowledgeable and helpful.
Posted by: Elizabeth A | July 16, 2010 9:27 PM | Reply to this comment
Delighted to see this great local treasure profiled! Fantastic store with incredibly knowledgeable staff. Particularly loved the "Experiment to Own" program!
Posted by: Erika W. | July 16, 2010 9:28 PM | Reply to this comment
I think their site is organized really nice and I like the big clear buttons for the categories!! great prize pack too!! :)
janel_marie at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Janel C | July 16, 2010 9:36 PM | Reply to this comment
Diaper Lab is totally awesome!! Thanks for this giveaway!!! :)
Posted by: Bao N. | July 16, 2010 11:28 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to try these on my baby boy! Look so much more comfy!
Posted by: Liza | July 17, 2010 12:05 AM | Reply to this comment
Please enter me :)
Posted by: Gianna | July 17, 2010 12:18 AM | Reply to this comment
Great giveaway!! We are a cloth diapering family and I love GroVia! Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway.
Posted by: Karen | July 19, 2010 5:43 AM | Reply to this comment