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We're taking a Vegas Vacation from Sunday, October 31 - Friday, November 5th and while we're gone, you get a chance to save!
Use coupon code TT20off to save 20% on all orders placed by midnight November 5th.
All orders will ship the following week.
Valid only on orders placed through our shopping cart - no phone or email orders will be eligible for savings.
Not valid on existing orders, back orders, clearance or consignment items.
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Offer Expires: Friday, November 5
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Welcome to November!
We're thrilled to welcome so many new families to Tidy Tushees and we're so excited to now be offering soft, healthy diapers to families from Vernon to Penticton - you've been asking since we opened and we now feel that we have the structure in place to expand our services while maintaining our commitment to exceptional customer service. We hope you'll help spread the word!
We're also really honoured to have many families "coming back" with the birth of their second and in some cases third child! That tells us we're doing something right!
We've taken a hard look at our product lines over the last few months and while we are amazed by the vast number of "green" products available to families, we're narrowing our focus back to our area of expertise - diapers and diapering accessories. We're discontinuing our line of Disposable Diapers and Wipes (because we are after all, committed to reusable products), many of our skin care products and some of our other product lines. We'll be focusing on bringing in MORE diapers and diaper accessories that are made in North America!
So now is your chance to take advantage of some great clearance sales and watch for new products to be coming online soon! Don't fear, we'll continue to point you in the right direction to find all of the great green and natural parenting options that are out there!
We've been having a lot of requests for our Cloth 101 Workshops which are designed to give parents a clear, easy to understand overview of cloth diapering. These workshops are FREE and products are not sold. These are informational sessions only. Did you know we also offer more intimate Diaper Parties? Gather a couple of friends and we'll stop by to show you all the great products on the market! Our next workshop is November 14 at Maternity Care Westside. Details on our Facebook Page!
We'll be attending a number of "shows" in the next two months, so mark your calendars (we usually have great deals at these events)!
November 20 @ Westbank Lions Community Hall 10-4
November 27 @ Winfield Memorial Hall 10-4
December 4 @ Rutland Centennial Hall 10-4
These shows have a variety of vendors of great products from beauty and personal care, home decor, jewelery, fashion, crafting and so much more - ONE STOP SHOPPING while supporting local Work-at-Home-Moms!
Your questions and comments are always welcome and appreciated, so do get in touch!
Don't forget to visit us on our Facebook page - we're always running contests, sales news and discussions! Not to mention customer classifieds!
Happy Diapering!
Kelly
PS - we've had a number of clients who have been using ECOS Laundry Detergent from Costco to launder their diaper covers. This laundry detergent appears to be leaving a residue that hinders absorbency.
We recommend that you do NOT use this product to launder your diaper covers. Please see the following link from Bummis with regard to recommended detergents. Unfortunately, the manufacturer warranty is quite limited and covers will not be replaced if there is a residue issue.
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Washing Diapers - not as hard as it looks!
The question we are asked the most is HOW to wash cloth diapers.
Unfortunately, it is not a simple answer of one system working for everyone, after all there are:
- Different diapers
- Different washing machines
- Different water types
and the multitude of combinations that can arise from these factors can mean that what is recommended for one family may not work for the next. However, for the majority of reusable diaper users, the following formula will work well and if it doesn't...it's relatively easy to tweak the system to work for you. This method is recommended for families using High Efficiency Machines (after all, that is what the majority of consumers now have and they are the HARDEST to use with cloth diapers). Please note that most of these suggestions are based on the recommendations of Bummis with a bit of tweaking by us!
ALWAYS check your manufacturers instructions prior to laundering as their warranty may be voided if their processes are not followed!
Set your machine to the maximum water level. If you're unsure about how to do this, call your manufacturer and ask! If it is still impossible, use the wet towel trick! Reduce the number of diapers per load and add a wet towel or two to trick the machine into adding more water.
What To Do With Dirty Diapers
Remove diaper and diaper cover from baby. Flush away flushable liner or shake off excess poop into the toilet. If your baby is exclusively breastfed, there is no need to shake excess poop into the toilet as it will wash out easily. Unfold your diapers to ensure thorough cleaning and remove liners or inserts. Secure velcro type tabs by sticking them to the fold back tabs (on the inside back of the diaper cover or diaper). Put wet or soiled diapers in a pail or a hanging diaper bag. Dirty diaper covers can be stored with your dirty diapers (never soak them!). Wash every 2-3 days. Polyester diaper covers can be washed with your diapers; nylon and wool diaper covers should be washed separately.
Washing Diapers
First run a WARM pre-wash (or a short cycle with no detergent). Some manufacturers recommend a cold water pre-wash, but we find warm will help reduce staining!
Then do a regular wash in hot water (60C/140F max) Do not use a sanitize cycle on any products with velcro type closures or elastic. See detergent information below please!
Rinse diapers in lots of water to avoid build-up of detergent, bacteria and urine.
Dry in the dryer or outside on a clothesline (check the label of your product, as some products should only be hung to dry). Sunlight is a natural brightener and disinfectant!
Once washed, your diapers should not smell like urine or detergent! If they do, chances are you have a residue problem. Details on dealing with residue are available on our website under RESOURCES.
DetergentWe recommend using a zero residue detergent! If you have a top loader, you can use the full recommended amount of a zero residue detergent. If you have a front loader or HE machine, stick to the lower end of the recommended amount of detergent. If you are using anything other than a zero residue detergent, use maximum half of what the detergent package tells you to use and one quarter of the recommended amount if you have a front loader or HE machine. Choose a detergent that does not contain any of the following additives, as they can create residue problems. Detergent residue will lead to leaking, absorbency issues and stinky covers. Avoid detergents that contain Fabric softeners, Natural oils, Perfumes, Dyes, UV brighteners, Stain guard ingredients .
You can check the suitability of your detergent with the Detergent Determinatorr! A fabulous resource by the Real Diaper Association.
Please be cautious about using vinegar and/or baking soda, bleach or peroxide, as they can together or individually cause problems with some diapering products. We recommend that you do not use any of these unless specifically suggested by the manufacturer of your diaper or diaper cover.A bleach alternative can be used on an occasional basis for stain removal. It should contain no ingredients beyond sodium carbonate or sodium percarbonate.Should this basic system not work for you, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will help you develop a system that works!
We do not charge for phone, email or in-home consultations!
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Together
we have saved
over 8000
diapers
from the landfill in
October!
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CUSTOMER SURVEY
If you are currently using or have used our diaper service, please take 5 minutes to complete this brief survey and help us improve!
Your honest feedback is appreciated!
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REMINDERS!
If you don't fill out your tag, we don't know how many diapers to deliver! You should have a maximum of 6 diapers & wipes left each week and maximum 2 soakers. Let us know if we need to adjust your order.
We don't want you running out of diapers! Call or email us if you are running low...but don't leave it to the last diaper!
Our machines are not designed to launder q-tips, bio-liners,plastic bags, toy cars or disposable diapers. Please be careful about what goes in your pail!Our lost and found is full of unclaimed covers. We recommend that you use a laundry marker and put
your name in your covers so we can return them if they
end up mixed in with your diapers - be sure to claim your covers quickly as we are putting everything up
for sale in our Gently Used section after 4 weeks and donate the proceeds to charity!
Sizing of Service Diapers (approximate):
x-small 3lbs - 8lbs
small 7lbs - 13lbs
medium 12lbs - 22lbs
large 20lbs - 30lbs
x-large 30lbs - 46lbs
*if you're experiencing leaks or finding you are having to change more frequently your baby may need the next size diaper and/or cover!
Send us a picture of your baby and details (date, weight, name) to be entered in our monthly draw for a free week of service! For those new to service or those who have just had their baby. These photos are published in our newsletter and on our website.
For every person you refer to Tidy Tushees who completes 4 weeks of service, you'll receive a free week of service and the friend you refer will also receive a free week of service!!
Service for your baby's" birthday week" is free!
Shop online, email us or call to have items added to your next delivery.
We love to hear how we're doing! Suggestions, comments, feedback are always welcome!
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Welcome to our
Newest Tushees!
Sloane
Layla
Don't forget to send us a picture of your baby! Whether newborn or newly signed up - we'd like to enter you to win a week of service!
So send in those pictures!
Congratulations
to Sloane you
win a FREE week
of service!
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SERVICE SAVINGS
Pre-Pay and Save!
Pre-Pay for 12 weeks of service and save 5%
Pre-Pay for 26 weeks of service and save 10%
Pre-Pay for 52 weeks of service and save 12%
and
receive wipes service for FREE for the entire year!
*Discounts can be applied to diaper and wipes service
*Should you cancel your service prior to using all of your pre-paid weeks, you will be credited or refunded for the unused weeks less the discount.
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Maternity Care Westside's Education and Events Schedule
Monday, November 1 Mom & Tot Yoga 9-10am Prenatal Yoga 6-7pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, November 2 Breastfeeding Clinic 10am-1pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, November 8 Mom & Tot Yoga 9-10am Prenatal Yoga 6-7pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, November 9 Breastfeeding Clinic 10am-1pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, November 10 Introduction to Infant Massage by Lesley Crowe 11am-12pm
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Sunday, November 14 Cloth Diapering Workshop by Kelly Paley from Tidy Tushees 3-5 pm
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Monday, November 15 Mom & Tot Yoga 9-10am Prenatal Yoga 6-7pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, November 16 Breastfeeding Clinic 10am-1pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, November 17 Baby Bean Coffee Club 10:3am -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, November 22 Mom & Tot Yoga 9-10am
Prenatal Yoga 6-7pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, November 23 Breastfeeding Clinic 10am-1pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, November 29 Mom & Tot Yoga 9-10am
Prenatal Yoga 6-7pm
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Tuesday, November 30 Breastfeeding Clinic 10am-1pm
Education Series 7-9 pm Visit their website for more information!
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The Cloth Choice!
We love supporting local WAHM's (work-at-home-moms) and here's a terrific new company based right here in Kelowna!
The Cloth Choice is a great new online store selling fashionable, durable Wet Bags, Baby Pants and other items ~ perfect for your little cloth diapered sweetie!!
All our products are hand made at the kitchen table with much love and often many giggles from my 8-month-old daughter Mylah.
Check out our more than 25 fabric patterns available for bags and sweet styles of Big Butt Baby Pants @ www.theclothchoice.com !
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