Brandon's Super Giggles

Finally got a video of Brandon doing his super giggles. He is at 5-months here.

List of Free Baby Stuff and Samples

I’ve been receiving some cool free stuff I requested online for the baby. There’s stuff like samples you can start off and save yourself some money for a bit. So if you and/or baby doesn’t like it (ie. type of bottle/nipple, food, formula, diaper rash cream, etc), then you don’t have to waste it by spending a lot at the stores. I gathered a list myself and from other sources and thought I’d share this with all the mommies out there. Please share if there are any other free goodies I am missing on this list.

• New Parents Pack from Johnson's & Johnson's Canada - call 1-877-223-9807 (free samples and coupons)
• Enfagrow samples for toddlers
• Nestle-Baby (free backpack with samples and magazines)
• Heinz Baby (free bag with samples and coupons)
• Enfamil (free formula samples, developmental info, and coupons)
• Similac Welcome Addition Club (free gift bag with samples and coupons)
• Milupa (free baby spoon, samples, and coupons)
• Playtex (free Drop-Ins bottle sample)
• Avent – call 1-866-624-1906 (request free sippy cups)
• UnderJams (free sample)
• Kirland Diapers (free sample from Costco.ca)
• Pull-Ups (free potty-training DVD)
• TinyLove (free Developmental Guide Booklet)
• Heinz Baby (free bag with samples and coupons)
• Pampers (sign up for mailings and promotions)
• Huggies (sign up to receive occasional mailings and free samples)
• Huggies Pure & Natural (free diaper sample)
• GoodNites (free sample of sleepboxer)
• Children’s Safety Association (free safety pack)
• Save-On-Foods Bundles for Baby form (To receive your free baby bag, simply fill out the form and bring your baby’s birth certificate or ID bracelet to Customer Service)
• 1-800-864-9714 Free Can of "Parent's Choice" Soy or Milk Formula from Wal-Mart
• 1-800-587-3721 Free Diaper Rash Cream sample from Xttrium Labs
• 1-800-523-6633 Free Beech-Nut "New Parent Pack" with Baby Food Coupons
• 1-800-952-5080 Free Baby OraJel Coupons for Cherry Flavor and Nighttime Formula
• 1-800-344-BABY For Munchkin coupons (for bottles, nipples, etc.)
• 1-800-443-7237 Free Gerber Baby Food Product Coupons and Information
• 1-800-356-2229 Free Evenflo Product Coupons, Booklets and Information
• Shoppers Drug Mart (free gift package if you sign up for an optimum card and enroll in their VIB program)

Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable Diapers

Recently I bought some one-size cloth diapers that adjust sizes with snap-on buttons. I bought 4 only since they are quite pricey. They each come with super-absorbant microfiber liners that slip inside. Reason why I bought them is because they are environmentally friendly and that I would save some money in the long-run. The only inconvenience with cloth diapers is that I have to wash them every time I change my baby. And it has to be changed more frequently to avoid leaks. So far so good since the first time I used them; just little bit wet sometimes on the side.

We are still using disposable diapers especially overnight and when we go out. Of course, disposables are still more convenient and mostly stays absorbent. Also, poop still goes up baby’s back usually when he’s in a sitting position. My Hubby prefers to use disposables over cloth diapers. It just depends on preference. I use both.