Diapers

Any mom who's ever dealt with diaper rash knows that it's no fun. While the most common treatment is a cream like Desitin or Aquaphor, there's now a product that aims to stop the problem before it starts. It's the (drumroll, please) Baby Butt Fan. The "world's first diapering fan," which can be yours for $20, was designed to dry off your baby's freshly wiped bottom quickly and effectively to prevent diaper rash.

A soothing, gentle breeze aimed at your baby's bum doesn't sound like such a bad idea, and preventing diaper rash is a much smarter approach than waiting until it happens to treat it. But in looking at the Baby Butt Fan, we have to ask, what's the difference between this and any other portable fan? What do you think? Is the Baby Butt Fan a gimmick or a great way to promote rash-free diaper-wearing?

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Infant Breeze Baby Butt Fan: Ga Ga or Gag?

Ga Ga — Anything to avoid diaper rash!

Gag — Looks like a gimmick to me.

Even when Mom's at work, she can know if her tot's in need of a new diaper. Huggies Brazil has data-collecting parents in mind with its latest introduction — the TweetPee. According to an ad the company placed on YouTube (in Portuguese), the TweetPee is a sensor that attaches to baby's diaper. When a child pees, and humidity inside the diaper increases, a tweet is sent to the parents' Twitter accounts informing them that junior needs a change. There's also an associated iPhone app that tracks the number of diapers that have been used, telling parents when it's time to purchase a new pack.

There's no indication that the product is heading to the US, so for now, you'll either have to buy it and receive your messages in Portuguese, or just go about changing nappies the old-fashioned way — by feeling for a heavy diaper.

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Would You Buy the Huggies TweetPee?

Kid-friendly — what a fun and informative way of keeping track of diapers!

Are you kidding? — Seriously, a Tweet? That's completely unnecessary!

If you've ever experienced the dreaded "diaper blowout," then you know that it can be . . . in a word . . . disastrous. Whether it's having a favorite outfit (yours or your baby's) destroyed, changing the crib sheets, or giving the car seat a seriously thorough cleanse and sterilization, explosive poop is one of those tiny details that most of the parenting books prefer not to talk about.

Enter the Blowout Blocker by Melzy. The diaper extender, designed by a mother of three, was created to "save parents from the stress and mess that a diaper blowout creates." The product, which sells for $13, tucks into a standard diaper and wraps around the baby's hips, securing an elongated back panel into place. Should a diaper explosion occur, the Blowout Blocker catches any leakage that might creep out on the sides or back.

If wetness (more common in toddlers) is your issue, then there's a product for that, as well. The Soaker Stopper ($13) features a front panel instead of a back one, absorbing leakage from the front or sides of the diaper.

Are exploding diapers enough of an issue for you that you'd consider either product?

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The Blowout Blocker Diaper Extension: Ga Ga or Gag?

Ga Ga — Yes! Genius!

Gag — Not worth the extra effort.

When it comes to your baby's diapering needs, you have limited choices . . . namely two: disposable or reusable. While I praise any mama out there who has the patience and eco-consciousness to go the reusable route, I'll admit, I couldn't hack it. But when I'm throwing my 15-month-old's sixth, eighth, 10th diaper of the day into the diaper pail, I do admit feeling some guilt on the amount of waste I'm creating (and yes, some awe at the amount of true waste she creates!). So I'm intrigued about new company Elements Naturals. Founded by a mom who was on a mission to find diaper wipes that wouldn't turn her baby's bum bright red, Elements Naturals has been making 100 percent natural and compostable baby wipes since 2009 and, coming this Fall, the company is introducing the world's first full compostable diapers. Both products are made completely from a plant-based material called Ingeo and are chemical-free.

My husband has a slight obsession with composting, but I'm not sure he would want to add our sweet daughter's not-so-sweet waste to his bin. Would you? And would you feel better about using compostable diapers rather than traditional disposables? Weigh in below.

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Would You Compost Your Diapers and Wipes?

Yes — the convenience of disposable with an eco bent works for me!

No — in the garbage and out of mind is my diaper philosophy.

Maybe — I might give it a try.

Hours after coming home from the hospital with my first child, I sent my husband to the drugstore to buy some diapers. He immediately called from the store to ask which brand he should buy. Not sure, I looked at my newborn's wrapped bottom and instructed him to buy the same ones the hospital issued us. Little did I know my tot would leak right through them and it would take testing several brands (and spending quite a bit of dough) until we found one that worked for us.

If only Diaper Dabbler had been around six years ago! The Green Bay, WI-based company creates bundles of sample packs of popular brands of disposable diapers to allow new parents to determine which are the best fit for their lil ones. Featuring 11 different brands of diapers (including Earth's Best, Seventh Generation, Huggies, Pampers, Luvs, and more), Diaper Dabbler offers three bundling packages called Mommy Mainstream ($19 for three prepackaged size 1 diapers in each of six different brands), Mother Earth ($19 for prepackaged size 1 diapers in five environmentally friendly brands), and Mega Mom ($29 for three prepackaged size 1 diapers in all 11 different brands) so Mama can pick the diaper that works best for her tot, saving time and money in the process. What do you think? Would the Diaper Dabbler have helped you?

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Diaper Dabbler Diaper Sampler: Ga Ga or Gag?

Ga Ga — I'd love the ability to test the diapers before committing to a large box of one brand.

Gag — Seems like a waste of time to me! Just buy a pack and try 'em!

Amazon Mom launched shortly before I had my daughter, and every mom I knew told me I had to sign up! A whopping 30 percent off diapers and wipes made it a no-brainer, and I've been happily stocking up using the site's Subscribe and Save option ever since. So I was incredibly bummed when I got an email from Amazon a few days ago, detailing Amazon Mom's new terms of use, going into effect next week.

Starting Jan. 24, the maximum discount available on diapers and wipes subscriptions will be 20 percent, which isn't so bad, except that 15 of that 20 percent is only available to Amazon Mom members who are earning free shipping benefits because they signed up in the last three months, or because they have an active Amazon Prime membership (which comes with a $79 per year price tag). The site still has some good deals, but I'm not sure I'll take the time to go through them now that I can probably get my diapers and wipes cheaper somewhere else. And frankly, it annoys me when companies give new members incentives that they don't also offer to loyal customers. So what about you? Will you still be stocking up on Amazon Mom, or have the new terms turned you off? Weigh in below!

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Will You Still Use Amazon Mom Under Its New Terms?

Yes — Amazon Mom is still a great, easy way to shop for baby essentials

Nope — No more 30 percent discount? Later, Amazon Mom!