Thursday, June 11, 2009

Smartipants Review & Giveaway!!!.....CLOSED



Smartipants are the world's smartest one size fits all reusable (cloth) diaper. I'm really excited to be doing this review and giveaway. I've used other pocket diapers, but there are several features about this diaper that are unique. The first thing I noticed was the smart sleeve....the pocket is open at both ends. The open design of the pocket allows the insert to come out on its own in the wash. I LOVE that the entire inside is lined in suede cloth, it really contributes to how easy this diaper is to stuff. The pocket is very wide, even my husbands hand fits easily inside. Another benefit of the open pocket is that it is easy to smooth out the insert to make sure it is evenly distributed. The pocket is definitely large enough to accommodate both inserts for extra absorbency overnight.

It is a one size diaper that fits babies from approximately 7 lbs to 35 lbs. The size is easily adjusted using the three rows of rise snaps on the front of the diaper. The diaper has snap closures which I definitely prefer. I have found that snaps hold up much better than velcro over time and are much harder for Melanie to undo by herself. Melanie turned 2 last month. She is the kind of toddler who really enjoys taking off her messy diaper & making as big a mess as possible around the house....Smartipants snaps kept her from getting her diaper off!!! I LOVE this diaper!!! She has tested it during the day, at nap time & overnight without any leaks. The fit is fantastic! Smartipants come in Bright White and 6 adorable pastel colors. The one we tested on Melanie is Think Pink.

A single one size diaper comes with two micro terry inserts & retails on their website for $14.95. I'm really impressed with how inexpensive this diaper is.....one of the things that has kept me from buying very many pocket diapers is the price. Many other pocket diapers retail for considerably more and most of them do not come with any inserts. Smartipants also has a GREAT Smart Start 3 pack that comes with 3 reusable diapers and 3 smart sleeve inserts for only $36.95. That is just over $12 each, I've paid more than that for fitted diapers that require a separate waterproof cover!

Smartipants has also given me one Smartipants Reusable diaper in Mellow Yellow with 2 Smart Sleeve inserts to give away to one of you!!! This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses only.

Mandatory entry: Go to smartipants and come back to tell me your favorite feature.I will not accept entries such as "please enter me", etc. If you don't do the mandatory entry all other entries will be invalid

Extra entries:
Follow my blog (1 comment entry)
Follow me and smartipants both on twitter (1 comment entry with twitter id)
Tweet this giveaway daily (1 tweet per day & leave me a separate comment with the permalink of each tweet)
Blog this giveaway with a link back to Smartipants and me (2 comment entry)
Fav me on technorati (2 comment entry)
I will close this in 2 weeks on Friday June 26th at 9 pm EST. A winner will be chosen by a 3rd party number generator and announced shortly after. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.Good luck! If your e-mail is not visible in your profile, please include it in each of your comment entries.

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191 comments:

Slee said...

My fav feature is the unique leg gusset to prevent leakage.

Slee said...

I follow both you and @thesmartipants on twitter

Nancy said...

I like the snap closures. My daughter's baby belly sometimes rubs on the velcro (on other diapers)causing irritation, so the snaps will solve that problem!

Slee said...

I favorited you on technorati (fentonslee) 1

Nancy said...

I follow you and @smartipants on Twitter: @nanceattack

Slee said...

Favorited you on technorati 2

Unknown said...

I like the snaps and it looks super trim.

Unknown said...

I tweet @saywah and follow you both on twitter.

Unknown said...

I also follow your blog.

Slee said...

@fentonslee tweeted your giveaway http://twitter.com/fentonslee/statuses/2121084106

V said...

My favorite feature is not having to take out the inserts before washing!

V said...

I'm following your blog.

V said...

I'm following you both.

Unknown said...

I love that the entire inside is lined in suede cloth making it easier to stuff. I posted a link to your review and Smartipants on my blog. I also follow you!

Heather S said...

I love that it's one size! Thanks

hmahan_0529 @ yahoo dot com

Heather S said...

and I follow you! Thanks

Katie said...

The smart sleeve has got to be the greatest feature I've ever seen compared to other pockets.

Pamela said...

I love that the insert comes out in the wash.

Also, my word verification is substork. I think that's the guy that brings babies to submariners? Maybe?

Pamela said...

I follow you both on Twitter.
@Mom_17

Pamela said...

I follow your blog.

Jenn - aka honey or mom said...

I like that they don't look big and bulky and that they are one-size-fits-all. With two in diapers it would be great to have just one diaper that fits them both.

sowsfam@peoplepc.com

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

My favorite feature is the smart sleeve and not having to remove the insert to wash it!

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

I follow both on twitter momof3munchkins

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2126830766

Amanda said...

My favorite feature is the smart pocket! If I don't have to touch it and it washes out on it's own I'm in heaven!!!

amanda said...

i love the 'leak prevention technology' and the smart pocket. i just love the diapers!!

Slee said...

http://twitter.com/fentonslee/statuses/2133223890
tweet of the day

Chris said...

i love that you don't have to take the liner out of the pocket before you wash it. and the super strong snaps are really cool, too!

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2136506820

Melissa said...

It's really hard to pick ONE favorite feature, but I think it would be the great, TRIM fit, but without losing any absorbency!

Melissa said...

Following both you and thesmartipants on twitter! Twitter id mommahobbitt

Melissa said...

Following your blog :) You have a beautiful family!

Amy said...

I love the idea of not touching the icky inserts! And the dipes are really affordable and cute!

Amy said...

I follow you and smartipants on twitter(mom_07).

Amy said...

I tweeted! http://twitter.com/mom_07/status/2137914297

Katie said...

My favorite thing is the openings on both ends so you don't have to remove the wet insert - definitely a great selling point for my DH too!

Sugar Dipes said...

I follow and I love the snaps. Such a versatile diaper!

Katie said...

I follow both you and @thesmartipants on Twitter (@EllisFan14)

Anonymous said...

I follow and I love the snaps and colors!

Katie said...

I'm now following your blog :)

Unknown said...

It is hard to choose my favorite feature, but I love the fact that is is one size since I have two babies and I know they can both wear the same diapers!
eastsidemommy@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I follow your blog!

Unknown said...

I am following you and @thesmartipants on twitter, my user id is eastsidemommy!

Katie said...

http://twitter.com/EllisFan14/status/2147505126 RT'd the giveaway

Unknown said...

I tweeted today about your giveaway: http://twitter.com/eastsidemommy

Unknown said...

I faved you on technorati #1, my user name is eastsidemommyyy (with 3 y's)

Unknown said...

Faved you on technorati #2 (eastsidemommyyy)

Katie said...

http://katieandscotts.blogspot.com/2009/06/giveaways-galore.html I blogged about your giveaway

Katie said...

I included a link to Smartipants in my blog about the giveaway http://katieandscotts.blogspot.com/2009/06/giveaways-galore.html

Lis said...

Ok so I am so mad I never knew about these diapers before. Where have I been?!?! :) The smart sleeve that will let the insert come out in the wash is genius! I could have used this just the other day when my hands became icky getting an insert out of another brand. My husband will also like this feature. I too favor snaps in place of velcro and I am sprised at the great price. I am following you both on twitter as well.

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onemotherslove said...

My favorite feature is the price! I think I would enjoy having the insert come out in the wash, too!

onemotherslove said...

I added your blog to my reader

onemotherslove said...

Following you & smartipants on twitter as onemotherslove

onemotherslove said...

tweeted: http://twitter.com/onemotherslove/status/2148986920

MaineMomma said...

I love the snaps!

MaineMomma said...

I follow you on twitter
@meclarks

Jill said...

I like the leak guard feature. I haven't seen that on any other diaper before.

Jill said...

i follow you and smartipants @jillybean986

Jill said...
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Jill said...

http://twitter.com/jillybean986/status/2149432744

kyouell said...

Ooh, I can't wait to try these. The second I heard about the SmartSleeve I was all about not having to pull those inserts out myself! Definitely my favorite feature.

kyouell said...

I follow you and @smartipants on twitter... I'm @kyouell.

kyouell said...

Here's my permalink to today's tweet about this giveaway:

http://twitter.com/KYouell/status/2149629193

Unknown said...

I'll be completely honest and say I don't know if I would like them. I've only used prefolds with pins and plastic elastic pants. I'd have to try them before deciding if I would like them. I'd love to try them as they look really nice but I wouldn't buy them without giving them a try first.

Danielle said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/Anyelday/status/2151975112

Danielle said...

I follow you and smartipants on twitter
http://twitter.com/Anyelday

Danielle said...

I follow your blog

Anyelday

anyelday@aol.com

Danielle said...

I like the adjustable snaps. All my velcro dipes are wearing.

Kelli said...

i follow you on twitter, beanersmama

Kelli said...

i follow smartipants on twitter- beanersmama

Kelli said...

i follow your blog!

Kelli said...

i love the smart sleeve idea! being pregnant i really don't like pulling inserts out of my pocket diapers!

(sorry if i entered this entry twice, it's not showing up!)

Tiff said...

Best thing is that they are made in the USA!! and the leak guard technology may actually may make me a convert from disposables.

Unknown said...

My favorite feature is the patented Smart Sleeve!

Unknown said...

I am following both you and Smartipants on Twitter!
eclairemom

Unknown said...

I am now the proud follower of this blog!!

Unknown said...

I blogged about this fantastic giveaway linking you and Smartipants! www.hamfam365.blogspot.com/2009/06/fullnest.html
Thanks!

Slee said...

http://twitter.com/fentonslee/statuses/2154502151

tweeted today

Kerry said...

http://twitter.com/kerrypooh/statuses/2154817446

twittered this giveaway :)

misskerryp@yahoo.com

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2154868705

Marlene McGarrity said...

I like the snaps, but I have to say I really like the price. They are smart on the wallet as well.

queenoftheclick at yahoo dot com

Marlene McGarrity said...

I follow you and smartipants on twitter.

Upstatemamma said...

My favorite feature is the two openings - no need to unstuff for washing. I love it!!!

Upstatemamma said...

I follow!!

Upstatemamma said...

I follow you both on twitter - Upstatemomof3

Upstatemamma said...

Tweet - http://twitter.com/Upstatemomof3/statuses/2160071410

Claudia said...

how sweet...

ttfn~~claudia

Anonymous said...

Happy Pink Satur-unday. I love your photos, how perfect for PS.

Got a minute? Pour a cuppa, pull up a comfy chair and please stop by - I love company.

xJ
MaidenShade.wordpress.com
DeStash.me
MaidenShade.com

~*Michelle*~ said...

WOOT~! I am try to have another little bub and would love to win. I sold all my stash years ago.

I think the gusset is the best feature I see b/c I did have some dipes that leaked when I used them years ago. It def. looks like things improved even over the past two to three years.

Great giveaway!

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2170776871

the monkeys' mama said...

Tough decision! I think my fave feature is also the leg gusset--you usually only find those on covers so to have them on pockets is a bonus! I also like that they have the sleeve technology--no more icky touches!

thanks for the giveaway!

the monkeys' mama said...

I follow both of you on twitter! (@monkeysonthebed)

the monkeys' mama said...

tweeted!

http://twitter.com/monkeygiveaways/status/2170912925

Katie said...

Tweeted today!
http://twitter.com/EllisFan14/status/2170994169

Slee said...

http://twitter.com/fentonslee/statuses/2171286575
tweet of the day

Megan R. said...

My fav feature is definitely the sleeve. I hate unstuffing dirty pockets!! I love the clever clover color, too!

Megan R. said...

I follow you and thesmartipants on Twitter (Mom2chunkymonky)

Megan R. said...

I follow your blog!!

Unknown said...

I love the pass through pocket, I've never tried a diaper that I didnt have to pull wet/dirty inserts out of first.

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2179723188

The Chapman's said...

My favorite feature would be the unique insert that falls out in the wash!

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2193072168

annies home said...

I love the idea of leakguard
shopannies@Yahoo.com

Gigi said...

I'm in the researching phase of cloth diapers and surfed in. I love the idea of a cheap cloth diaper. I'm daunted by the cost of starting up.
Thanks.

Anna said...

I have one of these diapers and I love the smart sleeve! It is so nice not to have to take a dirty/wet insert out before throwing it in the wash.

Anna said...

I follow you both on Twitter! AnnathanMagz

Sarah said...

I would have to say my favorite feature is the Smart Sleeve - that is so neat that it will just come out on it's own!

And wow, that is a great price for what looks like a fantastic diaper.


girottih@yahoo.com

Sarah said...

I followed you!

girottih@yahoo.com

Richelle said...

I like all the different snaps. And the price sounds great!

Anonymous said...

Very nice. The Smartipants are a bit cheaper than the BG diapers I use now. I also like the snap closures.

zealandsmom said...

like how you can take out the liner from front or back

zealandsmom said...

follow you on twitter

zealandsmom said...

follow thesmartipants

JoyFilled said...

I love that they're snaps and not velcro!

lukeandbryn@gmail.com

JoyFilled said...

I follow!

lukeandbryn@gmail.com

Marin said...

My favourite feature is the inserts that remove themselves! Love all the great colours as well.

Marin said...

Follow you and Smartipants on Twitter (MarinOBrien)

Marin said...

Technorati favourite (Frugonomics101)

Marin said...

Technorati favourite (Frugonomics101)

Marin said...

Tweet:
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/2208624842

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2209283305

Becky said...

I love that they are made in the USA and yet are very affordable!

Tiana said...

I love that the inserts come out in the wash!

Anonymous said...

Following you and @smartipants on Twitter!

@JCVmama
www.iamthemama.com

Anonymous said...

I LOVE the Smart Sleeve because I no longer have to touch the wet/dirty inserts!

www.iamthemama.com

Katie said...

I tweeted today http://twitter.com/EllisFan14/status/2214823633

Marin said...

Tweety tweet!
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/2221411461

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2224731450

Christine said...

I am following you on twitter @christinemary.

Christine said...

I am following Smarti pants (@christinemary)

Christine said...

I am following your blog

Christine said...

My favorite feature is that they are one size fits all. I tweeted about the giveaway: http://twitter.com/christinemary

Miller said...

My favorite feature is that the inserts come out in the wash! It's less messy that way!

Marin said...

Tweet!
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/2236923890

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

My fav feature is that it's a OS diaper!

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

following both & tweeted,
http://twitter.com/momof3dolls/status/2238154878

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

Leaving a separate comment for following on twitter (momof3dolls).

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

#1 blog entry,
http://momof3dolls.blogspot.com/2009/06/our-full-nest.html

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

#2 blog entry,
http://momof3dolls.blogspot.com/2009/06/our-full-nest.html

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet https://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2240622380

Heather S said...

I follow you and SmartiPants on Twitter under hmahan_0529! Thanks

hmahan_0529 @ yahoo dot com

James & Andrea said...

I am excited about the snaps on these. Also, the smart sleeve sounds great. I am excited about these. It sounds like an option we can actually afford. Yay!

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

daily tweet,
https://twitter.com/momof3dolls/status/2251831688

Marin said...

Daily tweet:
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/2251927993

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet https://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2256448563

Jen M said...

I like that they are made in the USA!

Marin said...

Tweet tweet!
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/2265521858

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet! http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2270436773

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

daily tweet,
http://twitter.com/momof3dolls/status/2275234826

amanda said...

i love the 'smart pocket' feature!! and the fact that it's one size.

amanda said...

follow both of you on twitter. (@amandap22)

Marin said...

Tweet!
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/2278997267

jdeemarie said...

I love the "smart sleeve" and the elatic that doesn't leave red marks on legs.

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet! https://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2280207166

Jules said...

how can pick a favorite feature?? how about the fact that it is OSFA for a great price. the idea of owning so many in each different size drives me bonkers. :)

meka foo said...

i would LOVE to never have to touch an insert again... that plus the incredible low price make these an amazing find!

Kaylyn said...

I love that you don't have to take the insert out to wash them!!

Kaylyn said...

I follow you and smartipants on twitter.

Kaylynbuckner

Kacie said...

I love how the insert just comes out in the wash! This is the only pocket diaper I've seen that will do this. I'm new to cloth diapering and winning here will certainly help build my stash!

- Kacie
sensetosave (at) gmail (dotcom)

Slee said...

http://twitter.com/Mirtharesa/statuses/2290336058
i tweeted ur giveaway

Marin said...

Daily tweet:
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/2295147987

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet! http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2295212743

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

daily tweet,
http://twitter.com/momof3dolls/status/2304389345

Marin said...

Today's tweet:
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/2309939541

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet! http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2311968317

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/momof3dolls/status/2312791556

Marin said...

Tweet, tweet:
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/2325248575

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet! https://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2327570968

Anonymous said...

I actually just ordered a 3 pack to try the other day. I think my favorite feature is going to be the snaps. I've heard from other moms that the snaps on smartipants make the fit so much better. I can't wait to try them. I follow you and #thesmartipants on twitter by the way @irishheathen.

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/momof3dolls/status/2338709296

Jessie Kaitlin said...

As far as my favorite feature- I'll have to say it's a tie between the snaps and the fact that it's one size!


jessiekaitlin at hotmail dot com

Jessie Kaitlin said...

I'm following your blog

jessiekaitlin at hotmail dot com

Jessie Kaitlin said...

Following you both on twitter (jessiekaitlin)

jessiekaitlin at hotmail dot com

Jessie Kaitlin said...

I tweeted about the giveaway

http://twitter.com/JessieKaitlin/status/2339609874

jessiekaitlin at hotmail dot com

Marin said...

Last tweet:
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/2343437900

Unknown said...

tweet!
https://twitter.com/saywah/status/2344027948

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

last daily tweet:)http://twitter.com/momof3dolls/status/2345026320

Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5 said...

tweet! https://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/2345334056

zealandsmom said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/zealandsmom/statuses/2346283356

Megan R. said...

tweeted: http://twitter.com/Mom2chunkymonky/statuses/2346469751

Slee said...

http://fentonslee.blogspot.com/2009/06/selfishly-green.html
blogged your giveaway

Slee said...

blogged it comment 2

Slee said...

https://twitter.com/fentonslee/status/2347889000
tweet of the day

Carrie said...

My favorite feature is definitely the snap closures! :) My daughter will not leave a Velcro diaper on.

Carrie said...

I follow your blog. :)

Carrie said...

I follow both you and SmartiPants on Twitter. (EatCrayons)

MaineMomma said...

My favorite feature is the snaps! I hate having to check wet diapers to make sure the velcro is fastened before dumping them in the wash!

MaineMomma said...

I follow you on twitter
@meclarks

MaineMomma said...

tweeted about the giveaway