Let's Try Something New! {$100 gift card GIVEAWAY!}

We love giveaways. We really do. And we especially love when we combine our love of giveaways with our love of spreading the word about cloth diapers to help #makeclothmainstream. So, that's why I've been wracking my brain lately trying to come up with a fun and NEW way to accomplish this!

Earlier today I went live on our Facebook page to crowd source some ideas from you, and of course, you took my crazy, hair-brained idea and refined it into something that makes sense! So, using your suggestions, here's what we came up with:

Basically, the point of this challenge is to show the general public on social media that cloth diapers can be easy, cute, and fun! You can enter as many times as you'd like (well, up to once per hour) on Instagram, Facebook, and/or Pinterest. Just share your photo, tag @spraypal, and on Instagram be sure to use the hashtags #spraypalgiveaway and #makeclothmainstream. Please note, the photo prompts do not need to be in any particular order, and if you feel like repeating any of them, go right ahead! Just keep in mind that the mission of this challenge is to show people that cloth diapering is cute, easy, and fun, so let's keep the messages in the photos nice and positive! :) Also, while you and I may understand that poop is just part of the picture when you have a baby...the general public may not want it to be a part of *your* picture if you catch my drift. ;)

YouTube video entries can only be submitted once but will earn you 10 chances to win since we know these take more time. If you're in the mood to create a video, feel free to cover any or all of the prompts we've given. Or, you can freestyle it and just talk about your cloth diapering routine in whatever way makes sense to you! You have complete creative license there, just be sure to tag Spray Pal in the description so we can show your video some love!

IMPORTANT: Once you've shared your photo or video, make sure you come back here to get your entries on the Gleam giveaway widget below! The winner will be selected there, so you MUST complete this step to have your entries counted.

Contest starts May 27, 2016 and ends on June 5, 2015 at midnight. All content (photos/videos/etc) shared must be newly posted/uploaded during the giveaway time period to be counted. This giveaway is open worldwide and the winner will receive a $100 gift card to our shop. You can use this toward any "in stock" item we carry, including our cloth diaper exclusives! Spray Pal will notify the winner within 48 hours of contest close, and the winner will then have 48 hour to reply. If the winner fails to respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected.

Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below! Let the #makeclothmainstream games begin! Enter below:

Spray Pal's #makeclothmainstream Photo Challenge Giveaway!

Our Thoughts on Cloth Diapers at Mainstream Baby Expos

On May 14th and 15th I attended the New York Baby Show along with Melissa Huynh, founder of Lalabye Baby Cloth Diapers. This huge, mainstream baby expo took place right in the heart of NYC, and they claimed over 20,000 people were in attendance. I can't verify those numbers, but I can say it was definitely crowded both days. Now that I'm home and I've had some time to reflect, I have a few thoughts I'd like to share.

Huge crowds at the 2016 New York Baby Show.

1. The New York Baby Show was definitely well attended, but I was shocked by how few people knew about modern cloth diapers. Many people walking up to our booth assumed we were selling reusable swim diapers, and in fact, some people bought some Lalabye Baby diapers solely for that purpose.

When we would start to explain that they were modern reusable diapers for everyday use, we would get a very mixed reaction. We had a few looks of, "Wow, really?!" followed by more questions on how they worked. Unfortunately, I'd say the most common reaction from the surprised group was, "Oh. Nevermind." followed by a quick spin on the heels and a shuffle to the next booth.

2. Some families were actually interested in learning about cloth! For every family who walked up surprised to learn that these were not swim diapers, there was another family who walked up with an eagerness to learn. They had seen our brands listen in the show program or had seen our posts on social media and started off with, "I'm so excited you guys are here. We've been thinking about using cloth diapers, but there's just so much information out there that we were feeling overwhelmed." 

This is huge. And it's actually the reason we paid the hefty price tag to attend this event. Rather than selling, we were educating. I can't even tell you how many time I must've given the spiel on using cloth diapers. Let's put it this way. My voice was pretty much gone by Sunday afternoon. ;)

This was one of a small handful of families who came by our booth and was actually already using cloth diapers at home! They bought the Spray Pal shield on the spot to make spraying their diapers easy and mess-free.

3. We weren't the only ones to notice that there was a noticeable absence of major cloth diaper brands. 

It seems in the past few years the focus by cloth diapering brands (including ours) has been attending shows like MommyCon that cater to a more natural parenting mindset. And don't get me wrong, we still love the concept behind MommyCon and are still attending a few so we can interact with our amazing customers! But this year, after a very successful cloth diaper resource booth at the 2015 Miami's Ultimate Baby Affair, we decided to make an effort to test the waters with the more mainstream events.

We're almost ready! Time for a coffee break, but I wanted to tag and thank all of these amazing sponsors of the Mission #Makeclothmainstream booth at #MUBA2015 - @sloomb @lalabyebaby @totsbots @grovia @chgdiapers @loganandlenora @projectpomona @funkyfluff @genydiapers @applecheeksdipe @tushmate @thirstiesinc @mollyssuds @balmbaby @milkincookies @smartbottoms #spraypal

A photo posted by Spray Pal (@spraypal) on Feb 6, 2015 at 11:18am PST

Our goal is not to sell product, although it's always great when someone makes the decision to switch on the spot and buys what they need to get started. In fact, we didn't even ship anything in for this show, we just brought what we could fit in our checked bag so we would have items to demo with. Our goal is to reach families who don't already know about cloth diapers and show them that it's easier than they think. Mission accomplished, I hope!

On the other hand, the disposable diaper brands along with big box stores are always at these events in full force. I hope that by having more of a presence at events like these, we can show families that they have options when it comes to diapering, and cloth diapers don't have to be intimidating!

If you have a big baby expo taking place locally that you feel could use a little more "fluff love" and cloth education, please let us know in the comments! We'd love to check it out and help #makeclothmainstream. :)

The Grand Finale! {#miniSPbdaybash Day 8}

It's here! The very last day of our awesome giveaway celebration! We are so thankful to all of the brands who helped us celebrate, and we hope that even if you don't end up winning one of these amazing prizes, that you've found something new that you love and you'll check out their websites! Also, don't forget that you can still go back to the previous giveaways that haven't ended yet and grab those daily entries!

Now, for today's prizes!!

Molly's Suds is giving away not one, but THREE great products: Starter pack ($70) + Oxygen Whitener ($9.99) + Laundry Powder 120 Loads ($21.99)

Lalabye Baby is giving away a $25 gift card to their website.

Haba is giving away THREE toys including two new 4” Little Friends bendy dolls and the 10th Anniversary Animal Upon Animal tin game.

B.O.N. is giving away their Nourishing Skin Oil (100 mL) valued at $24.99.

Enter below, and good luck!!

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We're back with even MORE prizes!! {#miniSPbdaybash Day 7}

Today's prize package is pretty exciting...Balm! Baby is giving away one of their brand bundles perfect for any cloth diapering parent! I love that they collaborate so well with so many amazing brands. Check out all the awesome stuff this bundle includes:

BALM! Baby Diaper Essentials Deluxe * BRAND BUNDLE $106 value Includes:

•  Diaper Balm 2oz. ($10.99 value) 
•  Juice those Wipes - 9oz. ($13.95 value)
•  Sanitize those Hands! - 2.7oz ($5.99 value) 
•  BALM! Baby THE Little One - 1/2oz. ($4.99 value)
•  BALM! Baby Spray that Bottom ($12.99 value)
•  Smart Bottoms SMART ONE Wet Bag ($18 value)
•  LuLuDew Cloth Wipes Pack (2) ($15.00 value)
•  Spray Pal Diaper Shield ($25 value)

But that's not all! We also have an amazing prize from Bambino Mio so that you'll have some cloth diapers to use all of those Balm! Baby essentials with! They are giving away a bundle of their new geometric prints, and if you haven't seen them yet...take my word, they are adorable.

And who doesn't love the adorable clothes from Project Pomona?! Our winner will receive their choice of a pair of their jeans AND a pair of shorts, both of which are perfect for wearing over cloth diapers!

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Have you tried the GroVia ONE? {Giveaway Day 6}

We're so thankful Ryan has so many wonderful brands out there who love to help us celebrate his birthday by giving you guys some amazing prizes!

Today we have some items that I absolutely love, and if you haven't tried them yet, this is the perfect opportunity!

The Day 6 winner will win:

• The GroVia ONE cloth diaper in your choice of in stock color or print + zippered wetbag, value is $31.95
• Baby Bello Organic Play Mat, Retail value: $229. Description: Play naturally. The Baby Bello Organic Play Mat is the perfect place for playing, crawling, toppling, tumbling, rolling, and relaxing. At 55″ square (that’s 4.5 feet), it’s big enough to enjoy with your newborn, infant, toddler, or child. Kids and adults alike love the generous size, thick padding and 100% Organic cotton cover. You’ll love that it’s made in the USA, with non-toxic materials. And unlike other play and activity mats, you can look forward to years of use! 
• B.O.N Nourishing Skin Oil (100 mL) valued at $24.99 

Click below to enter and GOOD LUCK!

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Today's Prize: Thirsties, Sarah Wells Bags, and MORE! {Giveaway Day 5}

The fun just keeps on coming!! Today's prize, much like yesterday's, will be great for any pumping mama out there. But again, there's something for everyone! Whether you're cloth diapering or not, nursing or not, pumping or not, you have a newborn or not, you'll love winning this prize package because whatever you can't use can easily be gifted to someone who CAN use it and it'll make their day! Here's what today's winner will receive:

A Duo Wrap Woodland Collection Package of cloth diaper covers from Thirsties - Value $66.25
The  Sarah Wells “Lizzy” Breast Pump Bag in Gray - Value $99.99
Your choice of a Padalily Cushion (If you haven't seen these, they are great! They are cushions that go on the handle of the infant car seat to prevent your arm from the pain of that heavy bar!! Another wonderful mom-invented product!) Value $25-28
A variety pack of butipods plus winner’s choice of 2-pack of printed butipods. These are great for holding cloth wipes (or disposable) in your diaper bag! - Value $32

Good luck to all who enter, and keep checking back for more! We've still got three days left to go in the #miniSPbdaybash!
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Nursing and Pumping Moms Rejoice! {#miniSPbdaybash day 4}

If you're nursing or pumping, you'll absolutely love today's prize package! The new Tess All in One nursing and hands free pumping chemise is insanely gorgeous and functional. Check it out here: The Dairy Fairy website.

As with all of our prize packages, there's something for everyone!! SwimZip is your go-to for sun protection with their stylish and functional UV 50+ swimsuits and Zipper Rash Guards.  My kids actually LOVE to wear them, and they are extremely comfortable!

We're also giving away a B.O.N Nourishing Skin Oil (100 mL) valued at $24.99 - a natural stretch oil to help stretch marks and soothe itching bellies during pregnancy. 

And last but not least, for our cloth diapering families, a 3 pack of super soft unbleached terry cloth CONTOUR diaper with sewn-in soaker by Daizea.

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