Earn FREE HAIR COUTURE by hosting a home OR virtual Adam's Blankie party! Email adamsblankie@gmail.com for details!!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

{GIVEAWAY} & Review of The Eli Monster *CLOSED

The Eli Monster is a mother-owned and run shop that produces utterly adorable cloth diapers. Let me repeat.  Utterly.  Adorable.



AIO in Amy Butler fabric
How adorable?  Well, for starters, they offer...Amy Butler prints!!  Now, if you're unaware of Amy Butler fabrics, then I'm not sure what rock you've been living under, but trust me on this:  Amy Butler prints are simply stunning {and quite addictive, but that's a whole other post}!  And to actually find diapers constructed in one of her prints is nearly impossible.  Especially ones that are AIO and do NOT need to be covered up with a diaper cover!  Whoo-hoo!

So beyond their spectacular array of designer prints for your cloth diapers, they also offer minky covers {again, very hard to find!,} fabulous fitteds and even some inserts {particularly for gDiapers}.

But of course the all-important question still remains..."How well do they work?"  After all, a diaper can be as cute as a button, but if it doesn't work, then it's worthless.  But, alas, I'm happy to report that we had a good experience with our little Eli Monster diaper.  Besides being the cutest diaper we own thus far, it is fairly thin when compared to other cloth diapers out there.  That being said, this is partly because it is a true AIO (all-in-one) diaper ~  one that cannot be stuffed with any additional inserts.  The beauty here is you save time because there's no stuffing.  The con here is that they take longer to dry, and you can't use these overnight.  But then again, why would you want to waste these diapers' beauty during bedtime?  Trust me when I say you will want to have your baby sporting these diapers sans any bloomers, shorts or pants that would cover them up!

All the Eli Monster diapers come with velcro closure.  As I've said many times before, velcro makes for diapers that are convenient,  fast to put on {that is, Daddy & Grandma-approved!}, and that fit well.  The drawback?  Velcro can lose its "stickiness" {albeit, purpose} after many washes, not to mention its potential to stick to other things in the wash. But these diapers from the Eli Monster do wash up well - no pilling thus far - just some additional time for drying (versus covers or pockets which you can "unstuff" thereby needing less time to dry).

Our little monkey in The Eli Monster AIO
The final score on this diaper is that we love it!  Overall, I'd give it a score of 8.5.  I wish it were a hybrid that I could stuff with additional liners for longer use {ours lasted about 3 hours during the day}, and I wish they offered snap closure.  Snaps would be more durable, and multiple rows of them would allow for the diaper to become a one-sizer that would last all through the cloth-diapering years.  But other than that, they're fabulous!

BUY IT!  Visit The Eli Monster to purchase your own designer print cloth diapers or covers today!  One AIO will run you $19.25, but if you purchase a Lot of them, you'll save some money {you can get a bundle of 6 for just $99, which is equivalent to just $16.50 per diaper}!


WIN IT!  One lucky Haute Tot and Baby Couture reader is going to win their own Eli Monster AIO diaper in their choice of print and size!  See below for how to enter!!

Mandatory Entry!
Visit The Eli Monster and come back here to tell me which product AND print you like best (1 entry)! Be sure to leave your email address in the entry so that I have a way to contact the winner! If there is NO EMAIL left, another winner will be drawn. Winner will be chosen via random.org and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize or another winner will be chosen. Entrants can enter through August 27th. Winner to be chosen August 28th, 2010!

Additional Entries!
Once you've completed the mandatory entries, do any of the following for more chances to win! {Again, please be sure to leave your email address in each entry!}

*Follow our blog via Google Friend Connect (1 entry).

*Subscribe to our blog (2 entries possible; 1 via google and 1 via email feedburner (must be activated to count as entry)).

*Include our blog in your blog roll and include URL (1 entry).

*Become a fan of Adam's Blankie on Facebook (1 entry) and score coupon codes!

*Follow Adam's Blankie on twitter AND tweet about this giveaway with the following tweet, (1 entry - can be done daily):
"Win an AIO cloth diaper from The Eli Monster and @adamsblankie! Enter at www.hautetotandbabycouture.blogspot.com!"
(Be sure to leave a link to your tweet/s!).

*Post our blog buttons on your blog and include link to blog. (6 entries possible - 3 for Adam's Blankie shop button and 3 for Haute Tot Couture blog button).

*Blog about this giveaway and include the link to your post AND a picture of the prize!! (3 entries).

*Enter any of our other current giveaways for one entry each (up to 3 entries possible) and leave a comment letting me know which giveaway/s you entered.

*Email up to 3 friends about this giveaway ~ be sure to copy me on the emails! (3 entries possible).

Please note, I was not paid to do this review.
Opinions are strictly my own, and no one or nothing else has influenced me in my review.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
THANKS FOR ENTERING:
WINNER: T

Have a product you'd like reviewed?
Contact me at adamsblankie@gmail.com
www.adamsblankie.com
www.gourmetplay.etsy.com

163 comments:

Unknown said...

I love the AIO in mod geo brown print!

heatherandscott030709 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Follow your blog via Google Friend Connect

heatherandscott030709 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Subscribe to your blog via google

heatherandscott030709 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Subscribe to your blog via email feedburner

heatherandscott030709 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

fan of Adam's Blankie on Facebook - Heather S.

heatherandscott030709 at gmail

KC Baldwin said...

I LOVE the custon minky cover in the print shown

http://www.etsy.com/listing/33691334/custom-minky-cover

MamaaKC@gmail.com

KC Baldwin said...

I'm already a Google Friend Connect follower

MamaaKC@gmail.com

KC Baldwin said...

You're in my blog roll

http://oneplusoneis3.blogspot.com/

MamaaKC@gmail.com

KC Baldwin said...

I'm already a fan of Adam's Blankie on Facebook.

MamaaKC@gmail.com

TopHat said...

I like the White Ole OS Minky fitted diaper!

hrfarley ay gmail dot com

Linda R. said...

i like the OS fitted cloth diaper in black zebra minky

lyromero77 at gmail dot com

Linda R. said...

I follow on GFc

lyromero77 at yahoo dot com

Linda R. said...

subscribe via yahoo reader (lyromero77atyahoodotcom)

lyromero77 at gmail dot com

Linda R. said...

i follow Adam's blankie on twitter & tweet:
http://twitter.com/luvlybrunette77/status/19777259139

lyromero77 at gmail dot com

Nature Manipulated said...

I like the Wallflower AIO.

naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

Nature Manipulated said...

I follow your blog via Friend Connect.

naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

Nature Manipulated said...

I'm a fan of Adam's Blankies on facebook (Michelle Sz.)

naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

Nature Manipulated said...

I follow you on twitter and tweeted.

http://twitter.com/NMGiveaway/status/19783226678

naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

Leigh said...

I would love a AIO large in the mod geo brown!

leighDOTonedayatatimeATgmailDOTcom

Leigh said...

I'm a fan of adam's blankie on facebook!

leighDOTonedayatatimeATgmailDOTcom

Leigh said...

tweet! http://twitter.com/OnedayatatimeLL/status/19787081615

leighDOTonedayatatimeATgmailDOTcom

rock on said...

I love the AIO diaper and I can't believe you're making me choose only one favorite fabric, so if I have to choose one, I'm feeling a little retro today - so I'll go with the boomboxes.

iliketorockon at gmail dot com

rock on said...

following via Google Friend

iliketorockon at gmail dot com

Mary Preston said...

I love the CUSTOM AIO Print Diaper in Wallflower Cherry.

marypres@gmail.com

Jennifer Wells said...

I love the custom AIO in the print you have above. I don't see what it's called though.

jenniferwells@mail.com

melissad.williams said...

I love the AIO Print Diaper (medium) in Sole!

melissad.williams said...

I am a follower!

t said...

I like the pocket diaper with the skulls and guitars.

midwifemom#clearwire.net

Mercy said...

I am a fan of Adam's blankie.

midwifemom@clearwire.net

Gale said...

I like the Wallflower print diaper!

mom2girls said...

Red Zebra MINKY Newborn Fitted Diaper love it!
tracyschultz@yahoo.com

Claude said...

I love the Print Diaper Cover in Teal Corriander.

claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
Thanks for the chance to win!

Claude said...

GFC follower

claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
Thanks for the chance to win!

Claude said...

Fan of Adam's Blankie on FB (Claude Campeau)

claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
Thanks for the chance to win!

Raquel said...

I Love the Lime Dot MINKY Newborn Fitted
raquelk_87 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Raquel said...

I follow your blog!
raquelk_87 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Claude said...

I follow Adam's Blankie on Twitter, here's my tweet: http://twitter.com/claudecampeau/status/19843089791


claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
Thanks for the chance to win!

Claude said...

Haute Tot button: http://becauseitsfuntowin.blogspot.com/

claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
Thanks for the chance to win!
entry 1

Claude said...

Haute Tot button: http://becauseitsfuntowin.blogspot.com/

claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
Thanks for the chance to win!
entry 2

Claude said...

Haute Tot button: http://becauseitsfuntowin.blogspot.com/

claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
Thanks for the chance to win!
entry 3

Kim said...

love: M/L Bamboo gDiaper Inserts and the Blue Dot print

Jenn said...

I love the White Ole OS Minky Fitted Cloth Diaper! So cute!
jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com

Jenn said...

GFC follower.
jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com

Jenn said...

Google reader subscriber.
jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com

Jenn said...

FB Fan.
jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com

Jenn said...

Adam's Blankie button: babyatchison.blogspot.com
jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com
#2

Jenn said...

Adam's Blankie button: babyatchison.blogspot.com
jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com
#3

Jenn said...

Haute Tot Couture button: babyatchison.blogspot.com
jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com
#1

Jenn said...

Haute Tot Couture button: babyatchison.blogspot.com
jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com
#2

Jenn said...

Haute Tot Couture button: babyatchison.blogspot.com
jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com
#3

Jenn said...

Entered the Cushy Toosh giveaway.
jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com

Nature Manipulated said...

Daily tweet!

http://twitter.com/NMGiveaway/status/19872955103

naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

Leigh said...

tweet! http://twitter.com/OnedayatatimeLL/status/19873358898

leighDOTonedayatatimeATgmailDOTcom

The Need 2 Read said...

Love the Black Zebra Minky OS Fitted Cloth - says fits 9 - 35 pounds, so I would think one size fits almost all! Too cute! Would love to try these - I've never cloth diapered before, but am really wanting to give it a go!

jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

The Need 2 Read said...

I follow!

jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

Caroline said...

I'd like an AIO Medium in Circle Blossoms! Love it!
c_guf at yahoo dot com

Franchesca mom2be said...

Hello,
Fan on facebook
my email is
pretty06_flaka@yahoo.com

Im in love with all the prints but the one that catches my eye for my baby girl thats on the way in Sept. is the small inked pink AIO diaper print i also really liked the Viva pink & sundrop great designs over all. Hope i win this for my girl. Thanks for the chance.

Caroline said...

I follow you via GFC
c_guf at yahoo dot com

Caroline said...

I subscribe via google
c_guf at yahoo dot com

Caroline said...

I subscribe via feedburner
c_guf at yahoo dot com

Caroline said...

I'm a fan on fb
c_guf at yahoo dot com

Ames said...

Mod Geo Brown is so cute

I like the cover/swim diaper

Unknown said...

I love the White Skull Minky OS Fitted Cloth Diaper.

My favorite print for the AIO if I won would be Black Bad Luck Club

j.mcdilda at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I follow on google friend(shows as JMC)

j.mcdilda at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

following on twitter @SliverStorm and tweet
http://twitter.com/SliverStorm/status/19972629126

j.mcdilda at gmail dot com

Leigh said...

tweet! http://twitter.com/OnedayatatimeLL/status/20012723014

leighDOTonedayatatimeATgmailDOTcom

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Love the Minky cover in the Blue Dot or Olive dot print!
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

follower
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Blog roll left sidebar
http://ourjacobsenfamily.blogspot.com
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

FB fan (Alesha Y Jacobsen)
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Blog button right sidebar
http://ourjacobsenfamily.blogspot.com
entry 1
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Blog button right sidebar
http://ourjacobsenfamily.blogspot.com
entry 2
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Blog button right sidebar
http://ourjacobsenfamily.blogspot.com
entry 3
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Etsy button left sidebar
http://ourjacobsenfamily.blogspot.com
entry 1
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Etsy button left sidebar
http://ourjacobsenfamily.blogspot.com
entry 2
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Etsy button left sidebar
http://ourjacobsenfamily.blogspot.com
entry 3
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Entered Boob design
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Entered Cooshy Toosh
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

http://twitter.com/JacobsenFamily/status/20015828621
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Yuki said...

My favourite product is the fitted and my favourite print is the olive dot

yuki@michelf.com

Yuki said...

I follow you with GFC

yuki@michelf.com

Yuki said...

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/yuki_kokoro/status/20033813901

yuki@michelf.comq

Yuki said...

I entered the CushyToosh giveaway

yuki@michelf.com

Anonymous said...

laura4him@bellsouth.net
I like the red zebra fitted newborn minky

Anonymous said...

groovers4him@bellsouth.net
I like the red zebra newborn fitted minky

Katie S said...

My favorite product is the AIO in the Wallflower Cherry print. So pretty! But the Minky covers also look awesome. They look so so soft and cute!!

katiekstewart@gmail.com

Nature Manipulated said...

Daily tweet!

http://twitter.com/NMGiveaway/status/20064924161

naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

Stuff Parents Need said...

looks like the shop is closed, but of the fabrics you posted, I like lime floral the very best.

Stuff Parents Need said...

RSS subscriber

Yuki said...

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/yuki_kokoro/status/20090955899

yuki@michelf.com

Ashley said...

I like the AIO in the Wallflower Cherry print

ashley-conner(at)att(dot)net

Ashley said...

i entered the boob nursing clothes giveaway as well!

Ashley said...

I follow your blog!

ashley-conner(at)att(dot)net

CuddlesAndCamo said...

I like the AIO in Sole.

brinkels at live dot com

CuddlesAndCamo said...

I follow your blog.

brinkels at live dot com

Yuki said...

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/yuki_kokoro/status/20868994783

yuki@michelf.com

skgaff said...

I like the AIO diaper in red plaid print.
glass.stephanie(at)gmail(dot)com

skgaff said...

follow your blog via GFC
glass.stephanie(at)gmail(dot)com

skgaff said...

subscribe to your blog via google reader
glass.stephanie(at)gmail(dot)com

skgaff said...

subscribe to your blog via email
glass.stephanie(at)gmail(dot)com

skgaff said...

facebook fan of Adam's Blankie (stephanie gaffney)
glass.stephanie(at)gmail(dot)com

skgaff said...

entered cushy toosh giveaway
glass.stephanie(at)gmail(dot)com

skgaff said...

entered pretty peacock giveaway
glass.stephanie(at)gmail(dot)com

Yuki said...

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/yuki_kokoro/status/21019104944

yuki@michelf.com

Yuki said...

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/yuki_kokoro/status/21116846680

yuki@michelf.com

Yuki said...

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/yuki_kokoro/status/21136508978

yuki@michelf.com

Kaycee said...

Wow, how cute! I love the flip kick print and I would choose the one size so it would grow with my new baby! Fantastic!

kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

Kaycee said...

Wow, how cute! I love the flip kick print and I would choose the one size so it would grow with my new baby! Fantastic!

kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

Kaycee said...

I follow you via GFC

kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

Kaycee said...

I subscribe via email

kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

Kaycee said...

I subscribe via Google RSS- you are on my homepage!

kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

Kaycee said...

I am off to enter the cushy toosh giveaway!

kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

Krulls in Haiti said...

I love the AIO in ANY Amy Butler print!! So cute!

lalfabeto@gmail.com

Krulls in Haiti said...

Following this blog!

lalfabeto@gmail.com

Krulls in Haiti said...

Your button is on my blog!

lalfabeto@gmail.com

Krulls in Haiti said...

AB fan on FB!

lalfabeto@gmail.com

Knocked Up and Nursing said...

I like the Print Diaper Cover in Teal Corriander.
sarah.robot at gmail dot com

Knocked Up and Nursing said...

Blog follower
sarah.robot at gmail dot com

Knocked Up and Nursing said...

Entered in the Cooshy Tooshy giveaway.
sarah.robot at gmail dot com

Yuki said...

Tweeted
http://twitter.com/yuki_kokoro/status/21564873551

yuki@michelf.com

Karine Traverse said...

Since the shop is closed I kind of guessed based on the past purchases in her feedback
I would love an OS fitted in the Amy Butler Martini Gold fabric or the Pink Retro fabric.
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

GFC follow (Karine Traverse)
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Subscribe with google
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Subscribe via email (ktraverse82@gmail.com)
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

FB of Adam's Blankie (Karine Capobianco Traverse)
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Follow and tweeted http://twitter.com/SAHMofDQ/status/21639772852
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Haute Tot Couture button is on my blog #1
http://karinetraverse.blogspot.com/
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Karine Traverse said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Karine Traverse said...

Haute Tot Couture button is on my blog #2
http://karinetraverse.blogspot.com/
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Haute Tot Couture button is on my blog #3
http://karinetraverse.blogspot.com/
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Adam's Blankie button is on my blog #1
http://karinetraverse.blogspot.com/
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Adam's Blankie button is on my blog #2
http://karinetraverse.blogspot.com/
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Adam's Blankie button is on my blog #3
http://karinetraverse.blogspot.com/
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Entered the Pretty Peacock giveaway
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Entered the CushyToosh giveaway
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Entered the Messy Vintage Shabby Chic Hair Clip giveaway
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/SAHMofDQ/status/21736615914
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Leigh said...

tweet! http://twitter.com/OnedayatatimeLL/status/21788809819

leighDOTonedayatatimeATgmailDOTcom

Karine Traverse said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/SAHMofDQ/status/22067272619
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Karine Traverse said...

Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/SAHMofDQ/status/22236312527
sahmofdq@gmail.com

Bao said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Bao said...

My favorite is the AIO in the Wallflower Cherry print!! Thank you!
giabao.ng @ gmail

Bao said...

Following w/GFC.

Bao said...

Subscribed via Google Reader.

Bao said...

Fan of Adam's Blankie.

Bao said...

Posted about your giveaway here (since I don't have a personal blog...I share one with my family; but I figured this forum gets much more traffic than my family blog!):
http://www.cafemom.com/group/95135/forums/read/12148092/Elis_Monster_diaper

Bao said...

Posted giveaway x2

Bao said...

Posted giveaway x3

Bao said...

Emailed 3 friends x1

Bao said...

Emailed 3 friends x2

Bao said...

Emailed 3 friends x3

Bao said...

Entered Adam's Blankie's giveaway!

Bao said...

Entered BabyBeenos giveaway

Karine Traverse said...

Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/SAHMofDQ/status/22316632866
sahmofdq@gmail.com

tina reynolds said...

I really liked Punk Rock OS Fitted Diaper thanks for the chance eaglesforjack@gmail.com

tina reynolds said...

i follow your blog

tina reynolds said...

i subscribe

tina reynolds said...

facebook fan of adams blankie

Rajee said...

I love the AIO in mod geo brown print!

rajee@momsfocusonline.com

Rajee said...

*Become a fan of Adam's Blankie on Facebook (

Rajee said...

follower

Rajee said...

subscriber 2