The Changing Table

Butterflies & Bugs Wool Soaker Giveaway

2012-02-13T01:27:00.000-06:00

2500 Facebook Fan Giveaway

2012-01-29T19:36:00.000-06:00

We love our fans! As soon as we hit 2500 Facebook fans, we will give away 2, $25 gift certificates to The Changing Table. Don't forget to tell your friends.

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Cloth Wipes: Simple. Affordable. Good for Baby.

2012-01-16T16:25:00.001-06:00

When I first decided to use cloth diapers, I also decided to use cloth wipes. There was never any question not to; it just seemed like the logical thing to do. This is a description of my system, and some other options for you to consider.

I have the Prince Lionheart cloth wipes warmer. I registered for it at Babies R Us and received it as a baby gift. I wish I could send you to a local small business to purchase it, but for now they only sell to big box stores. I still love the warmer, though. I keep mine wet at all times. For a long time I used my own wipe solution: 1 TBS baby soap, 1 TBS olive oil and water. I now use the Clean B cloth wipes solution because it is really easy to use, inexpensive, and smells great. One $6.50 bottle will make 30 , 8 oz batches.

Ways to use cloth wipes at home.

1. Store them wet in a cloth wipes warmer.
2. Store them wet in a plastic container with a lid.
3. Store them dry and use a spray bottle with solution to spray on the wipe or directly on baby.
4. Store them dry and use a peri bottle to pour on wipe.
5. Store them dry, and store a solution in a large container. Dip the dry wipe into the container to moisten each time.

Using water only:

Do not store wipes wet with water only. They will get musty very quickly. However, you can store wipes dry and moisten with water at each diaper change. Water works fine, but a solution really does work better with stuck on poop and to freshen baby's bottom.

How to use cloth wipes on the go.

1. Store them wet in leak proof container or bag such as the Planetwise Wipes Pouch.
2. Store them dry and moisten with water.
3. Store them dry and moisten with a spray such as AppleCheeks wipe solution, bumGenius bottom cleaner, or Thirsties Booty Luster.

I use the AppleCheeks spray and also use it to wipe messy little hands and faces.

Types of Cloth Wipes:

I originally purchased the Prince Lionheart wipes that came with the warmer. I would not recommend these. They shrank considerably and are really too small to work well. My favorites are the Thirsties Fab Wipes. They are large, thick, and soft with cotton velour on one side and microfleece on the other. Kristina loves the terry cloth GroVia wipes. We also carry AppleCheeks, FuzziBunz, Planetwise, and Imse Vimse wipes. All are great brands. You can also use baby washcloths if they are large and thick, or make your own wipes.

Using cloth wipes is a breeze. I throw the dirty wipe in the pail or wet bag with the diapers and wash them all together. If you use disposable wipes, you are either throwing them in a separate trash can, or are picking them out of the clean laundry after they've been needlessly washed. To me, that is an unnecessary added step.

Cost Savings:

How many wipes will you need? I suggest having around 24 wipes or one for each diaper that you have. You will spend $1-$2 per wipe. Disposable wipes will cost around $550 from birth to potty training. That's over $500 in savings!

Health of Baby:

Have you ever had a pediatrican tell you not to use wipes when Baby has a bad rash? That's because disposable wipes burn. Disposable wipes contain preservatives, surfactants, artificial fragrance and parabens. The wipes themselves are made from melted plastic pellets and pressed synthetic materials.

What would you want wiping your bottom? For me, it was an easy decision. I hope you will consider the benefits of using cloth wipes if you are not already using them.

EcoPosh Wool Cover Giveaway

2012-01-12T14:05:00.000-06:00

Because we love wool, we are giving away an EcoPosh Wool Cover in January. Click below to find out how to enter the contest.

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The Wonderful World of Wool

2012-01-11T23:42:00.027-06:00

I have to admit, it took me a long time to get on board with wool diaper covers. I live in Oklahoma, and it gets hot here. Why in the world would I make my baby hotter by wrapping her bum in a sweater? And how could I possibly expect a fabric to prevent diapers from leaking? And what’s up with not washing the cover after every use? I just could not comprehend why people loved wool diaper covers.
However, I had a little girl, and ruffled wool longies are adorable. I bought a few pairs for Paige to wear as pants. Of course, under the longies was a waterproof cloth diaper with a PUL outer. I sure wasn’t about to let any urine get on her cute pants.

Two years later I had a little boy. I was prepared. I had cloth diapered another child, and I had the cute newborn diapers from The Changing Table’s newborn rental program. I soon discovered, however, that diapering a boy is not as easy as diapering a girl. It took a couple weeks and several leaks, but I finally figured out how to fold inserts to help with the wetness in the front. Now to conquer the nighttime leaks. Although I am an advocate of frequent diaper changes, Asher would eat at night and fall right back to sleep. I couldn’t bring myself to wake him for diaper changes, so I needed a more absorbent solution. I decided to try wool again, but this time I was determined to use it the right way.

How do you use wool? Wool is absorbent. It will hold up to 30% of it's own weight in fluid. It also naturally distributes the moisture, so you do not have an excess of moisture in any one spot. To make it a bullet-proof (leak proof) solution, wool should be lanolized. I use the Imse Vimse Wool Shampoo and Wool Cure. It’s simple to use. Just hand wash the wool cover in the shampoo, mix a little of the wool cure in water, soak the cover, wring, and hang dry. You can also use pure lanoline. Just add a drop to some hot water to dissolve, then pour it into cool water and follow the instructions above.

Even without being lanolized, wool is wonderful.

1. It is naturally antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antimicrobial.
2. It is breathable.
3. It is cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
4. It is durable and will last through many children.
5. Because it is antibacterial, it does not need to be washed much.
6. And as noted above, wool will absorb up to 30% of its own weight and redistribute the moisture.

When using a wool cover, it is important to use an absorbent fitted diaper underneath. Wool is amazing, but it won’t work alone. My two favorite fitteds are the EcoPosh Recycled Organic One Size fitted and the Blueberry Bamboo one size fitted.

Asher wears his diaper for 11 hours at night. When I take off the wool cover, it is wet inside and smells like urine. I simply hang the cover to dry. Wool will naturally salinize the urine (turn it to salt). When it's dry the smell is gone. I just shake it out a little and reuse it the next night.

When a wool diaper cover starts to smell when dry, it should be hand washed and relanolized. Depending on how often the cover is used, this may have to be done only once a month. What can be simpler than that?

The most wonderful thing about wool is how breathable it is. I change Asher every 2-3 hours during the day, but sometimes he still gets a little redness on his bottom. With a little bit of coconut oil or bum bum balm, a good fitted diaper and wool cover, his bottom will be completely cleared up in the morning....after 11 hours in a wet diaper. It is amazing!
So all of my wool fears with Paige were completely unfounded. Wool is not hot in the summer. Not only is it cooling, but it’s breathable and can help prevent and cure diaper rash. Fabric can prevent leaking, especially when lanolized, and with the natural anti-bacterial and salinizing properties of wool, you really don’t have to wash it each time. I have definitely found the love of wool. My next quest: to make my own upcycled wool covers.

Winner of Happy Birthday Gift Basket

2011-11-14T10:16:00.003-06:00

Thank you for a wonderful weekend of Happy Birthday wishes. We have loved the past 2-years, meeting all the cloth-diapered babies and watching them grow into curious toddlers.

The winner of the $60 accessory gift basket is Randi Brandt. Winner chosen through random.org and based on the day/time posted on the blog and Facebook page.

Congratulations, Randi!

Happy Birthday to The Changing Table! We turned 2.

2011-11-10T13:06:00.006-06:00

Thank you to all our loyal customers. It has been an exciting two years. We are thrilled to have had such wonderful success with our business and look forward to many more years serving the OKC metro area and our customers around the nation. In celebration of our birthday, we are giving away a Diaper Accessory prize package valued at $60 to a lucky fan who comments on this blog post or on our Facebook page between noon 11/10/11 (CST) and midnight 11/13/11.

In addition to our giveaway, everyone who spends $30 in the store today through Sunday at midnight will receive a birthday gift valued at $15.** The winner of the giveaway will be announced at 10 am (CST) Monday, November 14th. Thank you for all of your kind support over the past two years. We have enjoyed seeing expecting moms and dads turn into great parents. We cherish the opportunity to be a part of your lives and help you along on the amazing journey of parenthood!

** If checking out via our website, enter either the category “Baby Care” or “Laundry” in the discount code field for your preference of gift, or shop locally in the store and choose your favorite at check out.

Guess the Birthday Giveaway

2011-06-01T11:51:00.004-05:00

The Changing Table family is about to have a new addition. Elizabeth's baby boy is due to arrive soon... Guess his birthdate and time of birth. The closest guess will win a $20 gift certificate to The Changing Table. How easy is that?

Hint: The original estimated due date is June 17. The 20-week ultrasound showed an estimated due date of June 15.

Just enter your guess in a comment below with the date and time of birth.

What's new at The Changing Table?

2011-03-03T13:31:00.001-06:00

So, we have had a busy winter, but the spring is slowly descending upon us and we are gearing up for what we lovingly call "baby season". This seems to be our busiest time of year. There are tons of events around town and people are slowly emerging from their homes like bears in the forest foraging for food after the last winter snow melts. Wow, that was some alliteration! Anyway, as we embark upon the spring there are a few events I want to make everyone aware of. We will be attending the 2011 Baby and Toddler Expo at the Cox Convention Center this year. The Babywearing Doula, Piper, will be there with us as well. We will be at the OKC JBF sale as we always are. We have monthly cloth diaper crash courses and now two in-home locations where you can come by to shop.

There are some new things in the store and hopefully some exciting changes in the next year. First we have expanded many of the lines of diapers we carry. Below is a list of the brands we are currently stocking. As always, if there is a diaper that you love and would like made available locally, please send us a message to info@thechangingtableok.com. We have launched a few new programs and look forward to meeting all of your cloth diapering needs in the coming months. Don't forget to check out the Referral Points Program, the 20 Day Try It Buy It program and of course our Newborn Rental or 30 Day Trials.

Diapers

Apple Cheeks

Apple Cheeks Swim diapers

Best Bottoms

Blueberry Minky One Size

Blueberry Trainers

Blueberry weehuggers

bumGenius 4.0 (Velcro and snaps)

bumGenius Elementals

Cloth-eez Prefolds (Green Mountain Diapers)

Flips

Econobum

Fuzzibunz One Size

Fuzzibunz One Size - Hemp

Fuzzibunz Perfect Fit

GroVia Hybrid

GroVia AIO

Happy Heiny One Size (snaps)

Happy Heiny One Size – Hemp (snaps)

Rumparooz One size (Aplix and snaps)

Rumparooz One Size Diaper Cover (Aplix and snaps)

Lil Joeys by Kanga care

Swaddlebees Econappi

Swaddlebees Original Snap Pocket Diaper (hemp)

Thirsties Duo Wrap (snaps and aplix)

Thirsties Duo Fab Fitted

Imse Vimse – Organic Trainers

Diaper Stuffin’

Apple Cheeks Bamboo inserts (2ply and 3ply)

Apple Cheeks Bamboo booster

Apple Cheeks Stay Dry booster

GroVia Organic Inserts

GroVia BioSoakers

GroVia Stay Dry booster

Happy Heiny Hemp Stuffin’

Rumparooz G-6 Hemp Inserts

Thirsties Hemp Inserts

Thirsties Stay Dry Insert

Thirsties Fab Doublers

Soaps, Detergents & cleaners

Charlie’s Soap

Charlie’s Laundry Booster

Charlie’s All-Purpose Cleaner

EcoNuts

Rockingreen (soft, classic & hard)

Rockingreen Funk rock

Clean B Detergent (classic and hard)

Wash away Stain Soap

Bouncing Woolies dryer balls

Liners, Sprayers & Wipes

ImseVimse Diaper Liners

AppleCheeks Cloth Wipes

ImseVimse Cloth Wipes

bumGenius Diaper Sprayer

Thirsties Fab Wipes

WetBags and Pail Liners

Planet Wise

Weehugger wetbags

GroVia

Rumparooz (KangaCare)

Mama and Baby Care

Baby Bits wipes solution

Clean B Cloth Wipe Concentrate

Diva Cup

Earth Mama Angel Baby

Grandma El’s Rash Remedy and Prevention

GroVia Magic Stick

Pink Daisy Bamboo Nursing Pads

Pink Daisy Feminine Pads

Thirsties Booty Luster

Teething Solutions

Amber Teething necklaces

Chan Pie Gnon Teethers

Maple Landmark wood teethers

Sophie So PURE vanilla

Sophie the Giraffe

Vulli Vanilla Teethers

Baby Wearing

Moby wraps

Dolcino Woven Wraps

Free Stuff is good for everyone!

2011-02-28T14:24:00.001-06:00

Want to earn free stuff?

Everyone loves free stuff! Effective March 1^st, The Changing Table will offer 2 new programs.

TCT Points

For every dollar you spend at The Changing Table, we will reward you with a point. You can redeem your points for merchandise in the store or apply the points to your purchase. The point to dollar ratio is 15 points equals $1. You cannot receive cash for your points. There are a few ways to earn points!

ü Buy merchandise with The Changing Table and earn one point for every dollar you spend.

ü Refer a friend to The Changing Table and earn 10 points when they make their first purchase.

ü Come to a Cloth Diaper crash course and earn 10 points.

The small print – point balances will not be accessible online. You will have to call or email us for a balance and let us know when you would like to redeem your points.

20 Day - Try it Buy it program

In our ongoing efforts to introduce cloth diapers to moms, we are launching our Try it Buy it program. This is an easy risk free way of trying out cloth diapers.

How it works

You can order up to three diapers* from the store and we will deliver or ship them to anywhere in the US. If you don’t love your diapers you can return them to us in good used condition with no stains for complete store credit. There is no restocking fee. This is a great way to try out cloth and not have the stress of it not working. If you decide Cloth diapering is not for you, you can use your store credit to purchase baby care products, Moby and Dolcino wraps, mama care products, laundry soap, and baby toys.

All packages must be postmarked within 20 days of the date of delivery. This program is only for cloth diapers and does not apply to accessories such as laundry soap and wet bags.

*You can order up to three diapers. Each diaper must be a different kind. This means a different closure or brand constitutes a different diaper. Different colors of the same diaper do not apply to this program.

Giveaway Thank You Credits

2010-11-15T22:53:00.002-06:00

As a thank you to all those that suggested our facebook page to friends to help us reach our goal of 800 likes, we would like to offer the following store credits. Unfortunately, we can only credit those who had friends let us know who referred them. You get $1.00 per referral.

Mama V's Reviews - $1.00
D's Bows and Such - $1.00
Dibs - $3.00
Jenn Watts - $1.00
Mama's Giveaways - $5.00
Sweet Lil Mama - $5.00

Thanks for the support! We appreciate you!!

Credits can be redeemed within 6 months. Contact us at orders@thechangingtableok.com when you are ready to redeem them.

11/13 Giveaway #26

2010-11-13T23:35:00.001-06:00

Fuzzi Bunz Perfect Size of your choice

#11 (of the 20 that got it right) Terri Meier

11/13 Giveaway #25

2010-11-13T23:29:00.002-06:00

For a Weehugger cover

#58 - Krista Myers

11/13 Giveaway #24

2010-11-13T23:21:00.001-06:00

For $10 store credit

#4 - Jessica Barrow

11/13 Giveaway #23

2010-11-13T23:18:00.001-06:00

For a pair of BabyLegs

#99 - Jolie Newman

11/13 Giveaway #22

2010-11-13T23:16:00.001-06:00

For a Thirsties Duo Wrap

#23 - Amanda Miller Gonzalez

11/13 Giveaway #21

2010-11-13T23:14:00.001-06:00

For a Bouncing Woolies dryer ball

#6 - Ashley Garrett

11/13 Giveaway #20

2010-11-13T22:55:00.002-06:00

For a pair of BabyLegs

#103 - Becky Lamunyon

11/13 Giveaway #19

2010-11-13T22:47:00.002-06:00

For Thirsties Fab wipes

#33 - Jessie Hamblen

11/13 Giveaway #18 (second #18 - oops)

2010-11-13T21:34:00.002-06:00

For a pair of BabyLegs

#2 - Lindsay Patterson Kaples

11/13 Giveaway #18

2010-11-13T21:18:00.002-06:00

For a Bouncing Woolies wool dryer ball

#49 - Maggie ODonnell Hofener

11/13 Giveaway #17

2010-11-13T21:12:00.002-06:00

For a pair of BabyLegs

#69 - Stephanie Tindall

11/13 Giveaway #16

2010-11-13T21:05:00.002-06:00

For a 2 oz Grandma Els diaper rash cream

#49 - Alyssa Morris

11/13 Giveaway #15

2010-11-13T21:01:00.002-06:00

For Vulli vanilla teething rings.

#19 - Jessica Windsor Lingle

11/13 Giveaway #14

2010-11-13T20:56:00.002-06:00

For a 2-pack of Gro-Via stay dry boosters

#3 - Alyse Lange

11/13 Giveaway #13

2010-11-13T20:53:00.001-06:00

For an AppleCheeks stay-dry booster

#22 - Becky LaSalle

11/13 Giveaway #12

2010-11-13T20:51:00.001-06:00

For an AppleCheeks bamboo booster

#2 - Sachi Webb

11/13 Giveaway #11

2010-11-13T20:50:00.000-06:00

For a pair of BabyLegs

#57 - Brittani Adams

11/13 Giveaway #10

2010-11-13T20:47:00.000-06:00

For $5.00 credit

#16 - Melissa Weir

11/13 Giveaway #9

2010-11-13T20:45:00.002-06:00

For a $4.50 credit

#18 - Courtney Anne Ramos-Fincher

11/13 Giveaway #8

2010-11-13T20:44:00.001-06:00

For a $4.00 credit

#26 - Sarah Trexler

11/13 Giveaway #7

2010-11-13T20:40:00.001-06:00

For a $3.50 credit

#28 - Dana Delk White

11/13 Giveaway #6

2010-11-13T20:38:00.001-06:00

For $3.00 credit

#26 - Lindsey Bunton Angle

11/13 Giveaway #5

2010-11-13T20:35:00.001-06:00

For a $2.50 credit

#25 - Tiffany Williams

11/13 Giveaway #4

2010-11-13T20:32:00.002-06:00

For a $2.00 credit

#21 - Stephanie Piantedosi

11/13 Giveaway #3

2010-11-13T20:31:00.000-06:00

For a $1.50 credit

#14 - Tanja Carda

11/13 Giveaway #2

2010-11-13T20:30:00.001-06:00

For a $1.00 credit

#4 - Jody Wilson Wiltsey

11/13 Giveaway #1

2010-11-13T20:16:00.001-06:00

For a $.50 credit

#11 - Brittaney Lynn Harvey

11/12 Giveaway #14

2010-11-12T16:20:00.002-06:00

For a sample of EcoNuts laundry soap...what size does the BG 4.0 fit?

#7 Alisha Lesage - "8-35 lbs"

11/12 Giveaway #13

2010-11-12T16:15:00.002-06:00

For a $5 credit. How long were you in labor?

#28 - Terri Meier - 2 hours! Currently pregnant so I hope this one goes well like the first :)

11/12 Giveaway #12

2010-11-12T15:58:00.002-06:00

What's your favorite diaper or what brand should we carry? - For a Thirsties hemp insert.

#13 - Rhiannon Roblyer Abla - "I've never tried them, but would love to."

11/12 Giveaway #11

2010-11-12T15:50:00.002-06:00

For a $2 credit. What's your favorite band/singer?

#19 Mary Hawley Dirig "Rascal Flatts"

11/12 Giveaway #10

2010-11-12T15:43:00.002-06:00

What was your child's first words? For a snappi of your choice.

#13 Jill Parrish Nguyen "bub" - When you contact us, let us know what color you want.

11/12 Giveaway #9

2010-11-12T15:31:00.002-06:00

Who wants a $2 credit?

#14 Keri Bedke

11/12 Giveaway #8

2010-11-12T12:08:00.002-06:00

What is your favorite diaper? for a pair of BabyLegs.

#9 Susan Thompson..."BumGenius 4.0" Let us know what gender colors you prefer when you contact us.

11/12 Giveaway #7

2010-11-12T11:58:00.003-06:00

Where is The Changing Table located? For Imse Vimse flannel wipes.

#12 Brittany Ward..."Technically Edmond but OKC"

11/12 Giveaway #6

2010-11-12T11:52:00.001-06:00

Who wants a pair of BabyLegs?

#25 Destiny Dice "Would like to try them." Let us know if you prefer boy or girl colors.

11/12 Giveaway #5

2010-11-12T11:45:00.001-06:00

What is Kristina's son's name? For $1 credit.

#4 Sachi Webb "Max"

11/12 Giveaway #4

2010-11-12T11:42:00.001-06:00

What's Elizabeth's daughter's name? For $1 credit.

#9...Jenn Watts "Paige and Ella"

11/12 Giveaway #3

2010-11-12T11:37:00.002-06:00

The totally unfair Happy Heiny snap question. For a pair of BabyLegs...

#12 Keri Bedke...let us know if you would like a boy or girl print.

11/12 Giveaway #2

2010-11-12T11:20:00.002-06:00

What colors/styles does the BG artist series come in?

For $1 store credit...#16 Rebecca Chesser Parker. "5"

Nov 12 Giveaway #1

2010-11-12T10:55:00.002-06:00

Why did Elizabeth have to go to the doctor?

Winners of Eco Nuts trial size are #15 - Jinny Marie Johnston "um...pregnant" and #7 Samantha Hally "She needed to take her barbie for a check up!"

Facebook Giveaway Rules

2010-11-11T22:29:00.010-06:00

In order to comply with Facebook Guidelines, the following rules apply to giveaways sponsored entirely by The Changing Table.

The Changing Table Giveaway Rules:

The giveaways will be administered on this blog.

"Fans" of The Changing Table will be eligible to win giveaways.

Winners must be notified through this blog. Winners are responsible for contacting us at info@thechangingtableok.com within 7 days of winning, with the exception of credits which must be redeemed within 6 months (see below.)

Although we cannot condition entry to the giveaway upon a user making posts or commenting, we highly encourage those interested in winning the giveaway to play along. It makes it so much more fun and so much more rewarding when the winner has been playing.

No purchase is necessary to enter a giveaway.

You must be 18 years of age to enter any of our giveaways and be a resident of the United States.

You must be willing to give us your full name, address, and phone number if you are the winner.

We select winner(s) via random.org. The winner has 7 days to respond.

Credits:

We will occasionally be giving away "credits" to The Changing Table. Winners of credits are responsible for keeping track of the total credits they have won. Credits can be combined and must be used within 6 months of winning. When you are ready to redeem your credits, contact us at info@thechangingtableok.com. We will verify the balance of your credits and send you a coupon code to use online at http://www.thechangingtableok.com/ or in either of our store locations.

Thanks for playing along, and the most important rule is to HAVE FUN!

~Kristina and Elizabeth

**We reserve the right to change or alter these rules at any time.

November 11, 2010 Anniversary Giveaways!

2010-11-11T15:29:00.000-06:00

Congrats to Deziray C. You just won $10 in store credit! Please email us at info@thechangingtableok.com to redeem your prize.

Happy Birthday Giveaways!

2010-11-10T16:20:00.001-06:00

Who wants credits?

The winner is # 76....Amanda G. Please contact us at info@thechangingtableok.com to recieve your credits.

FuzziBunz Perfect Size Giveaway - Birthday Edition

2010-11-10T15:38:00.003-06:00

And the winner is #648 (now off to count and see who that is).

And the winner is Karlene Dudley. Karlene please contat us at info@thechangingtableok.com and we will make arrangements to get you your new FuzziBunz perfect size.

Happy Birthday!!!

2010-11-10T09:56:00.000-06:00

Today marks our one year anniversary! It has been a spectacular year. We love how our business has evolved. There have been a few challenges, but we couldn't be happier with how well our customers respond to our business. We enjoy watching you all grow into cloth diaper loving mommas and look forward to meeting and educating many more about the benefits of cloth. In honor of our one year anniversary, we will offer 10% off everything in the store with the code "CELEBRATE".

Stay tuned for some exciting deals starting today and some great giveaways!

Rumparooz Giveaway!

2010-10-25T11:30:00.001-05:00

We are quickly approaching our one year anniversary and in celebration of this milestone we have planned some fun giveaways. The first will be a rumparooz promotion.

To enter to win a Rumparooz, leave a comment on our blog with a link to each qualifying entry. You may only do each entry option once per giveaway unless otherwise stated. There will be one winner chosen this week. Winner will be posted November 1st. Winner must email orders@thechangingtableok.com within one week to claim your prize.

1. Visit http://www.thechangingtableok.com/ and tell us what your favorite Rumparooz color is or what you like best about Rumparooz.

2. "Like" The Changing Table on facebook, of if you already do, post a comment on our page.

3. Start or comment on a discussion on The Changing Table’s Facebook page discussion board.

4. Blog about your choice to cloth diaper and include a link to www.thechangingtableok.com

5. Tag @The Changing Table in a facebook post.

6. Have a friend subscribe to our blog. Post their username in your comment. You can do this as many times as you can get friends to subscribe!

7. Have a friend “Like” us on Facebook. Post their username in your comment. You can do this as many times as you can get friends to like us!

8. Talk about The Changing Table on any forum and include a link to thechangingtableok.com.

9. Start a thread about this giveaway on any baby or cloth diapering related forum and include a link to your thread.

10. Place an order at thechangingtableok.com or directly with Kristina or Elizabeth between October 25rd and November 1st.

Random.org selected #50, Knocked up and Nursing, please contact us at orders@thechangingtableok.com to redeem your prize.

Free FuzziBunz fitted!

2010-09-23T14:01:00.003-05:00

Anyone who makes a purchase from The Changing Table today is eleigible to win a fuzzibunz fitted diaper. The 5th sale of the day will win one fuzzibunz fitted diaper (XS, S or medium). There are three ways to order, online, by phone or email us!

We are also offering through the end of the month our fabulous $5 off $50 (5OFF50) purchase or $10 off $100 (10OFF100) purchase!

And the winner is....Jamie Crawford. You were the 5th sale of the day! Contact us to pick out your diaper!

The Poop on Breastfed Babies Poo

2010-09-17T16:49:00.001-05:00

A client called this week because she is having repelling issues with her cloth diapers. We always hate to hear when people have issues with their diapers, and we try our best to help troubleshoot problems for them. My personal motto has become to do the simplest thing first and see if it works. The thing I hear the most often from new cloth diaper moms is they tend to not be comfortable putting poo in the washing machine. Before my son started solid foods, when he was exclusively breastfed, I was also hesitant to throw the diapers in the washing machine without pre-rinsing until Elizabeth told me how much time I was wasting by pre-rinsing my diapers. Breastfed poo is 100% water soluble so there is no need to rinse. It completely washes away. However, it is our nature as women to overdo it. This is why so many new moms will put more than the recommended amount of soap in the washing machine. When it comes to washing cloth diapers, the only time more is better is when it comes to water. More is not always better when it comes to soap. Too much soap and not enough rinsing will inevitably lead to buildup and repelling issues. So, moms out there take head, and save yourself time and money. (Wasted soap can get expensive). Use the recommended amount of soap, and don’t pre-rinse those diapers by hand. A cold rinse at the beginning of the washing machine cycle is all you need! Let the washing machine do the work.

Apple Cheeks Giveaway Winner

2010-09-11T10:30:00.000-05:00

Congrats Alyssa Morris you won the Orange Apple Cheeks! Go Pokes!

Random.org picked #18 Email us at info@thechangingtableok.com to make arangements to get your prize!

The truth about one-size diapers and newborns

2010-09-10T09:42:00.002-05:00

I recall an evening when I was in full bloom (AKA 7 months pregnant and getting close to the size of a bus, as my aunt put it). I was so excited to show off my new one-size diapers (brand not to be disclosed) that I ran (as fast as any pregnant lady runs) to my neighbor’s house with my beautiful new fluff in hand. Not only was I met with negativity about my new diaper, but the reality of them actually not fitting my newborn really set in. My friend graciously (insert eye roll here) brought out a disposable size 3 (her one-year-old’s diaper). To my disappointment, my one-size diaper, even at the smallest setting, dwarfed this itty bitty diaper. How would my brand new baby ever fit into it? I tried to not show my disappointment. My friend seemed all too proud to disprove my ridiculous cloth diapering notions. Later that evening, I started researching newborn diapers. I ended up purchasing a few extra small fitted diapers and borrowing the rest. It amazed me that diapers I could, at most, only use for a few months cost as much as a diaper that was supposed to last years. Alas, the itty bitty extra small diapers did the trick and my little one eventually grew into his one-size diapers that I still love to this day.

I love one-size diapers. I think they are one of the best inventions and have really made a difference in the cloth diaper world (at least in my cloth diaper world). There are so many things I love about one-size diapers, but the adjustability and economic benefits are by far their best features. Many moms baulk at the idea that one diaper can get you from 8 pounds to 35 pounds, but I, as well as numerous other moms, have seen this happen first hand. I love that manufacturers have worked hard to produce diapers that cover almost any and all weight ranges.

I do have one point of contention with one-size diapers. It seems as though diaper companies are grossly overestimating what fits a newborn. According to various books and surveys, the average weight of a newborn baby is about 7 pounds. Now, that means there are babies much smaller and babies much bigger. I myself had a 6 pound 9 ouncer. I would consider that pretty darn close to average. My little guy just didn’t fit into my beautiful one-size diapers right away.

So, why the story about the little one-size diapers that couldn’t, you ask? It is because of that story that I wanted to offer new moms wanting to cloth an alternative to the possibility of what I had experienced. From this experience, the Newborn Trial Program was conceived (or born-whatever birth related terminology you care to go with here). I want to assure you future cloth diaper mommas out there that even the smallest babies can wear cloth. Elizabeth and I have hand-picked our favorite itty bitty diapers for your newest edition. The newborn diaper trial is an easy way to get started from day one. We want you to be able to have “your” stash of diapers to get you through the majority of your diapering journey, but “our” diapers will get you through what I consider to be the hardest age to use cloth. New babies pee and poo more often than older babies, plus they are just so tiny. Don’t worry mom and dad, those one-size diapers will fit your little one soon enough. Our estimate is that most babies fit well into a one-size diaper around 10-12 pounds. If a baby gains ½ a pound a week (what most docs recommend), that means most babies will fit into a one-size diaper somewhere around 6 – 8 weeks. This is not to say that the newborn diapers won’t fit anymore because most of them go to about 15 pounds, but this way you can absolutely start experimenting with “your” diapers and really figure out what you like. Newborn trials go fast, and there is a wait list, so contact us today if you think you might be interested.

A Diaper Dilemma

2010-09-08T10:14:00.000-05:00

You would think after 14 months of cloth diapering I would be prepared for whatever events might occur. Well life, (and my little poop machine), never cease to amaze me. This Labor Day weekend was busy for my family. I worked diligently on the store trying to get it back in shape after the JBF sale. My husband ran around after Max and tried to get the house presentable. On top of the normal weekend to-do list, a tree fell during the last storm at my mom’s house so my dear husband had to go take care of the limbs. It was busy to say the least. While everyone we knew was at the pool or lake enjoying the last days of summer, we were working. It was a fun weekend though. It is always good to be productive plus I got to meet a new cloth diapered baby!! Congrats Maggie and Travis.

Anyway, it was time for Max to get some new reading material. A trip to Barnes and Noble was in the works. For the last few months, a wet/dry bag with one diaper and some wipes has been my weekend diaper bag. I don’t know if it is teething, or what, but my boy has really started increasing his output lately. He is usually a pretty regular kid, but this past week something was up. Before we went into the store I changed his diaper. We planned on meeting grandpa later to help him pick out a new TV, so we were counting on this diaper to last at least an hour and a half. Not ten minutes into our book search, there were grunts…a red face…and then the inevitable poop. Oh no! I am just flabbergasted. Why did he wait to poop until I changed his diaper? It never fails. We packed up our poop machine (me feeling horrible for not having another diaper); I looked up at my husband and asked, “Should we do the unthinkable?” (If you don’t know what unthinkable is, the lady that sells and promotes the use of cloth would consider using a disposable herself unthinkable unless it is completely necessary.) He doesn’t even blink an eye or allow a thought to cross his head; a simple, gentle “No” is all he says. We called it a day and headed back to the house. So, with our three new books (off the bargain shelf), we headed home; disappointed, unprepared and embarrassed that I considered buying a disposable diaper.

The moral to this story: take more than one diaper on any trip. From here on out, I will keep a secret stash in my car… just in case.

Labor Day Special!

2010-09-03T14:26:00.001-05:00

We love our customers so much that we want to offer you something special this labor day. For three days only (starting tomorrow morning) you can take $5 off a $50 order or $10 off $100 order. Use the code 5OFF50 or 10OFF100 at checkout! Thanks to all of our fans! Have a safe and happy labor day!

~Kristina & Elizabeth

Do we have a store?

2010-09-03T09:25:00.006-05:00

We are often asked if we have a store. This is a very legitimate question as there are some inaccurate descriptions of our business floating around the metro. We definitely don't want to confuse people. Kristina and I began this business last fall because, at that time, there were not many options locally. We both had to go through a lot of trial and error before we found diapers we loved, and we wanted to make it easier and more accessible for other moms. We both work full-time jobs and had every intention of opening a B&M when we first made plans. However, we decided it would be more beneficial for us to be an untraditional store so that we could meet the needs of both moms who work hard at home and moms who work hard outside the home. (As a side note, there’s no such thing as a mom who doesn’t work hard.) We wanted to be open hours that would work for everyone. We wanted to be able to have cloth diaper trial programs available to help parents make informed decisions about cloth. We wanted to be able to have special promotions and giveaways. We are able to do this because we have alleviated some of the overhead that is associated with traditional B & Ms.

The Changing Table is located in the front of Kristina's home. It is in an office space dedicated to only our store items. We have shelves full of products for people to come and shop. Everything is displayed as it would be if you were to shop at any other cloth diaper store. For those that are familiar with the former Integrity Diapers in Norman, we are set up like Nikki was, but we do have more inventory than she did. We have untraditional store hours (are open evenings and weekends) and do ask that you call before you come. We are always available by phone, email, or through website comments anytime during the day or evening business hours. This is not a hobby; this is a passion. We are always available to our clients.

Because we are located in north OKC (and yes, it’s an Edmond postal code, but we are actually in OKC and pay OKC sales tax), we offer deliveries and local pick-up around the metro. We have a lot of customers that live south, so this is convenient for them. In addition to that, we do have cloth diaper classes, a web business, and attend local events like the JBF sale and Baby Expo.

I guess the question to ask is what constitutes a storefront? Is it only paying for a lease or does a mortgage count? Is it having a place where people can come see the product, touch it, ask questions and learn about the product? Then, yes, we do have a store.

~Elizabeth

How I failed Prefolds, but they didn’t fail me…simple and affordable (yet small and durable)

2010-09-02T13:24:00.001-05:00

There is a lot more prefold love in OKC than we ever expected! Neither Elizabeth nor I regularly use them. They just aren't that convenient for us. However, we own some and they do get an occasional use (laundry days). I tried to develop a relationship with them, but the connection just wasn’t there for me. Maybe it was a lack of patience on my part or maybe my heart wasn’t in it. I recently talked to some moms that do love prefolds and I feel obligated to try to reconnect with this old fashioned diapering routine. There is something to be said for simple and cheap.

Last Saturday after the Cloth Diaper Crash Course, I was working on prepping the prefolds we recently purchased to add to the newborn rental program. Although the diapers in the rental program are small, we overlooked the fact that non of the diapers we are renting have umbilical cord cutouts – a serious flaw as Sarah and Shawn will tell you. When I initially saw these prefolds, I thought they were going to take some serious prepping. Eight washes later and they still looked and felt like the cardboard box they were shipped in. At this point I was totally disappointed and ready to give up on prefolds again. When compared to all my pretty pockets and fitteds, they just didn’t have the wow factor. How was I going to show these ugly plain diapers off and impress moms and dads with them? I just didn’t see it happening. Then I noticed one of my personal prefolds on the kitchen table. Call is fate. Call it divine intervention. Call it my husband is lazy and was using it as a rag in the kitchen since he never put it on our sons bum. I picked up the diaper. It was so soft, fluffy, and quilted. I wanted to rub my cheek on it. I did rub my cheek on it. It dawned on me that there are differences in DSQ prefold diapers. That is when I called Green Mountain Diaper Company.

Karen was extremely helpful and talkative about her diapers. We talked about the superior quality and the fact that she can’t make any money wholesaling them. We discussed her importing them to the US from Pakistan (they are unbleached Indian prefolds). In the end, Elizabeth and I decided that we will go ahead and carry these simple and affordable diapers for all the moms and dads that can’t afford the fancy pockets and fitteds, but still want to use cloth diapers. We are even going to add a dozen prefolds to the newborn rental program to help parents see that it isn’t as hard as it used to be.

This isn’t to say that my love has been ignited or that I will even become an avid prefold user, but I will make more of an effort and in those early weeks, with umbilical cord stumps and tiny babies, prefolds might just be the best option.

~Kristina

Fall Football Frenzy! AppleCheeks Promotion!

2010-09-02T13:14:00.002-05:00

Bedlam Promotion! 10 Days only starting September 1, 2010. Win a free diaper.

http://www.thechangingtableok.com/category_133/Fall-Football-Frenzy.htm

Show your school colors and gear up for Football season. The Changing Table is hosting our first annual Fall Football Frenzy. We have preordered Orange Zest (OSU) and Cherry Tomato (OU) Little Bundles from AppleCheeks. We are offering these to you at 20% off. The first color (team) to sell out wins. We will give away a free diaper in the winning team's color to one lucky facebook fan. What better way to show support for your favorite team! Presale starts on September 1st and ends on September 10th. Diapers will arrive in OKC early October.

Each Little Bundle includes one AppleCheeks envelope cover and one 2 ply insert!