All-in-one Cloth Diaper
A winner has been chosen,
The Eli Monster is an Etsy Shop, created by a WAHM, who sells everything from cloth diapers to wet bags to changing pad covers to baby clothes and anything in between! Pheww, she just about does it all!
Stephanie, the creator of The Eli Monster was kind enough to share with me a little more about her shop:
How long has your shop been open?
Since November of 2007.
Is your shop a hobby or a career?
The Eli Monster is a nice hybrid between hobby and career. I love that I have the freedom to slow things down when I need more time with my family and speed things up when we need them to. Just recently it turned into our family’s sole income so we’re definitely ready to take the business to the next level and make it a full time career for both Tony and I.
How did you get started?
I started making cloth diapers for Eli before he was born. I just knew that that was something I was committed to. When I started my diaper search I realized that it was mainly bunnies and dancing teddy bears. We are NOT a bunnies and dancing teddy bears family so using some skills I learning in college (gotta love all art electives) I started silkscreening and playing with different color combos in his diapers. I showed them to some friends and everyone loved them and suggested I try selling them. The rest is history!
Do you sell your products elsewhere?
I have my diapers in a few small stores around the globe and I also sell on our own website-TheEliMonster.com. Each venue has its pluses and minuses. I love that customers can touch and feel the physical product in the stores, I love the freedom to present my online shop however I feel in my own website and I love the exposure that etsy provides.
What are the products you sell?
I sell all types of cloth diapers, accessories for cloth diapering and cloth diaper (and disposable diaper) friendly baby and toddler clothing.
What is the most popular item you sell?
My All In One (AIO) type of diaper is, by far, my most popular seller. It’s the easiest to use and is very daddy friendly. You put it on just like a disposable but you wash it instead of throwing it away. And, in my opinion, are just so stinkin’ cute! (THIS IS THE ONE SHE SENT ME!)
What makes your shop unique?
Our shop strays from the cutesy cutesy diapers normally seen from other diaper companies. Eli loves “pirate ships” (aka skulls and jolly rogers) so we try to cater towards that aesthetic. We also love combining different materials and techniques into a single project. A popular design, the Speedypants, utilizes ribbons, silkscreening and decorative stitching all into one diaper.
What do you love about what you do?
I love that I’m helping promote cloth diapering. We proudly support organizations like Miracle Diapers and Teeny Greenies who lend cloth diapers to families in need. But I really love the freedom to stay home with my son (and future daughter). I never missed a milestone and I feel like our family is closer because I get to stay home. I get the best of both worlds. It’s my perfect mix between June Cleaver and a high powered executive.
How do you market your products?
I think that marketing is just as important as making a great product. I use a lot of viral marketing to promote The Eli Monster. Some of my sites:
I am also active on many boards on Cafemom.com, DiaperSwappers.com and ClothDiaperNation.com
Please see my video review of the All-in-one Diaper, sent to me by The Eli Monster Shop: (subscribers must visit the site to see the video)
I am really happy with this diaper, it is very well made and a great fit on my son. I would recommend this diaper to anyone looking for no hassle, sized diapers.
My baby in his Eli Monster Diaper
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This contest ends on 1/21 at 5pm EST and one winner will be selected using random.org. If the selected winner does not respond by e-mail within 48 hours of the selection a new winner will randomly be chosen.
* I received one EliMonster Diaper for the purpose of this review. The opinions are entirely my own.
