I was a cloth diapering newbie when I first bought a stack of candy-colored nappies for a five-month-old Little Friend. When it came to diapers, I knew what “Pampers” and “Huggies” meant. But throw some cloth terms at me (pre-folds, inserts, snap-closure, all-in-ones, doublers), and a big huge “WHAT????” formed in a thought bubble above my head. Even Google couldn’t help me if I didn’t know where to begin.
I knew I wanted to begin saving money.
And that’s one of the greatest things about cloth diapers–every time I throw a load in the wash, I’m keeping a $20 bill tucked in my wallet for later. (I quickly found out that those aforementioned “Pampers” and “Huggies” had the nasty habit of snatching my twenties quicker than I could blink.) So I slowly compiled my research about cloth diapering, took the plunge into a soft, candy-colored world, and haven’t looked back once.
Once I managed to enlist Google’s help in researching cloth diapers, I found an enthusiastic (rabid, even?) crowd of mamas and papas out there willing to convert even the most skeptical diaper user to the religion of cloth. But I still couldn’t have done it without Happy Baby Company, gurus of the cloth diapering cult. With personal, customized shopping, and twice-monthly diaper orientations, Happy Baby Company can take the most ignorant, reluctant parent and have them rattling off cloth diapering terms (pre-folds, inserts, snap-closure, all-in-ones, doublers) like last week’s grocery list. It’s impossible not to switch to cloth if Adam and Lilli from Happy Baby Company are cheering from your sidelines.
So when HBC says, “This is a great diaper,” I treat their words as gospel truth. Happy Baby Company has an infallible record so far.
When I bought diapers at HBC, Lilli held up a Bum Genius 3.0 and exclaimed it the most popular brand in the cloth diapering universe. I think a ray of golden sunlight may even have shone down on her head while speaking. Sixteen months and approximately 160 washes later, I can personally attest to the quality of Bum Genius all-in-ones. Truth be told, while Little Friend wears four different brands of diapers, the diapers I turn to first and most frequently have a tiny green and yellow Bum Genius tag flapping off of the side.
Why I’m a Bum Genius devotee (here it is in a nutshell):
- Bum Genius diapers operate most similarly to a disposable diaper–easy sizing with velcro tab closures–making them a comfortable choice for day care workers, church nurseries, or grandma.
- Bum Genius diapers hold up! I don’t know how BG does it, but the soft, flannel lining of the diaper stays soft and smooth, beating the competition by miles.
- Bum Genius diapers stay dry. Even on Little Friend, who insists on sleeping on her side, christening many a nap in a puddle of pee that leaked out the legs of her diapers. Except for Bum Genius. She has yet to wake up wet while snoozing in a BG.
- Bum Genius diapers just keep getting better. I own the Bum Genius 3.0, a version which earned many an accolade but also one niggling complaint about the velcro closure–it clogs up and gives out. While I’ve been diligent about picking out fuzz from the velcro teeth, I am just beginning to notice a lackluster-ness about my Bum Genius stick-to-it-ness. Along comes Bum Genius 4.0 and an updated velcro closure. Problem solved.
The Bum Genius 4.0 makes a number of improvements to an already great diaper. The 4.0 is longer and wider, pretty much guaranteeing even for larger babies that this diaper will see them through newborn to potty training years. (I dare you to find a Pampers with THAT kind of commitment!) In addition to swapping out the old velcro for grippier velcro, Bum Genius also makes it easier to switch out the elastic in the diaper, just in case yours goes a bit loose (hasn’t been a problem yet for me).
I think it’s a safe bet: whether you’re new to cloth diapering like I was (any WHAT???? bubble hanging above your head right now?) or a veteran, you’re going to like Bum Genius 4.0 diapers.
So. I’m jealous.
Two of you lucky readers are going to walk away with a FREE Bum Genius 4.0 cloth diaper, compliments of Happy Baby Company who just can’t keep their cloth diaper love to themselves. I’m lusting after these Bum Genius 4.0s as they sit here on my desk. But I’ll be good. I’ll pass on the love to y’all.
More praise for Happy Baby Company can be found at my review of the company.
—THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED—
Enter to Win a Bum Genius 4.0 Cloth Diaper
Here’s how to enter: Just click on the link below, visit the Happy Baby Company website, take a look through their products, and come back here to comment on what you’d most like to receive as a baby shower gift:
That’s good for one entry.
How to Get More Entries
Please note: you must write a separate comment for each extra entry! If you don’t make a comment for each extra entry, the entries WILL NOT BE COUNTED.
- Extra entry: Sign up to receive Happy Baby Company’s email newsletter (at the bottom of the left column), and leave a separate comment here telling me you did it.
- Extra entry: Stop by Happy Baby Company’s Facebook page and congratulate them–they have just welcomed a brand new baby boy to their family. Leave a separate comment here telling me you did it.
- Extra entry: Subscribe to Belle Squeaks via RSS or email (top of the right column) and leave a separate comment here telling me you did it.
- Extra entry: Leave a separate comment below telling me about your favorite baby or mama product. I’m always looking for new great stuff.
There are a total of 5 possible entries.
This contest will end Sunday, September 26th at 11:59 PM EST. The winners will be chosen via random.org. The winners will be announced on Monday September 27th on my blog. Winners will have 48 hours to contact me with their full names, addresses, and phone numbers. No purchase necessary to win. Good luck everyone!
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Fav baby product: Ergo style carrier!
I would like the BumGenius 4.0 Package deal as a baby shower gift!
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Left a post on the facebook page 🙂
Fave baby product- Burt’s Bees baby wash and lotion.
I would love to buy more Rumparooz pocket diapers from the site, they are my favorite pocket!
I subscribed to the newsletter. 🙂
I welcomed their new baby on the facebook page. 🙂
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My absolute favorite baby product after raising three babies are Bumgenius cloth diapers – and I’m not just saying that to be cheeky or try browning some noses, I used them for two years on my son and the whole stash is being used on my next baby, awesome savings, great diapers!
I love that they come in snaps now. Waiting for prints!!!
As a baby shower gift I would like to get something like the Sustainable Babyish Karate Pants. So cute and unique! Also wouldn’t mind a cloth diaper kit like the Flip Day pack from Bum Genius
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I would love to get the sustainable babies knit longies. I only recently found the wool love and I am looking forward to using it on a newbie when we have another child.
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There are so many great products, it’s hard to choose one. Right now, I have been dreaming about the new Ameda Purely Yours Ultra Breast Pump
I joined the newsletter.
My favorite baby product is wool, I have recently found the love for wool and I can not get enough of it. I am slowly building my stash of knit and recycled wool and loving it. Not only is it adorable but it is the best cover I have found for fitteds and prefolds.
Signed up for email updates also.
I would love to recieve an Ergo carrier for a baby shower gift!
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I signed up for happy baby co.’s newsletter via e-mail
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I like happy baby co. on FB and congratulated them on the birth of their son!!
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I have subscribed to Belle Squeaks via e-mail
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My favorite cloth diaper is Fuzzi Bunz. My stash consists of all Fuzzi Bunz (some one size, some perfect size) but I am still looking for a new favorite!
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Fav HBC product for a shower is the Tummy Tub!
Signed up for the HBC newsletter.
My personal favorite baby product has been Homestead Company’s Rash oil.
I wish I would have been into CDs before my 1st was born so I could have gotten lots of fluff for my shower. I would have asked for something splurgy like the s’bish organic bamboo fleece fitteds.
I would say a sleepy wrap would be an awesome baby shower gift!
I signed up for Happy Baby Co. newsletters!
One of my fave baby products is a secure swaddle blanket. I think I am addicted to ours. I’ve worn out the velcro on all of ours and I now pin it shut – I fear dd won’t sleep as well without it!
Would love to receive Sophie the giraffe and a stash of fluffy bgs!
My FAVORITE product is the sleepy wrap. I wish I would have known about this wrap before my daughter was born. Someone told me about this product when she was almost 2 months old but we can’t get enough of it!
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I would love to get a Mei Tei for a shower gift from HBC!
I just signed up for e-mails.
BTW – I found you via your diaperswappers post.
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Fave baby product ever has got to be the new performance ergo! Works great for my 34lb 4 year old and my 23lb 18 month old without having to make crazy adjustments. No better carrier I’ve ever seen, hands down!
I subscribe to HBC newsletter
I love that they carry FLIPS
I left a comment on HBC’s wall congratulating them 🙂
My new favorite item is the amber teething necklace! It worked so well for my now 19 month old that I will be getting another for my 4 month old.
My new favorite product is Northern Essence diaper balm.
i would love to receive an ergo carrier or any cloth diaper as a shower gift
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We love applecheeks cloth diapers! They make up the majority of our little stash that is ready and waiting for baby (due in 10 days)
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I’d love to try the Grovia all in one diapers from the happy baby company website!
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Congratulated Happy Baby Company on fb on their newest addition!
I would have loved to get a Sleepy Wrap as a baby shower gift!
I get the HappyBaby newsletter!
I’ve signed up to receive Happy Baby Company’s email newsletter
I left congrats and sleepytime wishes on HappyBaby’s wall!
I would love to receive a bumGenius 4.0 One-Size Stay-Dry Cloth Diapers’ package of 12 diapers.
I stopped by Happy Baby Company’s Facebook page and congratulated them.
So far, I think my favorite baby product is my daughter’s BabyLegs legwarmers. They’re fantastic when she’s crawling around…good for keeping her warm/cool when going between climate/controlled buildings and outside….and wonderful for diapers changes. I also hear they’re great for potty training, but we’re not quite there yet!
I’ve subscribed to Belle Squeaks via RSS
My favorite baby product is my maman kangourou wrap.
I would love to get the tummy tub!
I would love to get a tummy tub.
I congratulated:)
I signed up for the newsletter:)
One of my favorite baby/mama things aiden and anias swaddle blankets, so awesome!
I subscribed for Belle Squeaks:)
As a *baby shower gift* I would like to receive ether the Bum Genius or Rockin Green from that site 🙂
I just signed up for your newsletter 🙂
I just congratulated Happy baby! 🙂
My favorite baby product, I would have to say is Disposable diaper liners! It makes cleaning up the poo a LOT easier! 🙂
I would love the tummy tub and stand as a shower gift. It might just be because the baby in the video was so cute too.
I love the diaper sprayer. The diaper I love the most is fuzzi bunz one size. Both of these were from HBC and Adam / Lilli’s blessings. I would love to try the bum genius
I have signed up to receive the email newsletter from Happy baby company
Lilli, Adam and family have been congratulated on the birth of their new addition Baby boy Savion.
My fave baby / mamma product is the sleepy wrap. I love that I can keep my LO close to me without having to take away time from my 3 yr old
What I’d most want for a baby shower gift is Fuzzi Bunz in the new colors and prints.
I signed up for the HBP newsletter.
I left a congratulatory wall post on HPB’s fb page.
One of my favorite baby items is the tiny diner mat.
Tough choice with so many great products, but my love for fluff wins. I would love to get diapers as a shower gift (I’ll be requesting some for baby #2). My preference?? Bum genius 4.0 in bubble or grasshopper (colours I don’t currently have).
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Truthfully, I’d love to receive newborn diapers. I’m drooling over the Kissaluvs size 0 and the Lil Joeys and wishing I had a baby coming so I could buy some!
I signed up to receive the Happy Baby newsletter.
I’m a Facebook fan of Happy Baby and commented on their wall (Jodi J)
I subscribed to your feed.
My favorite baby item is my ERGO – it’s the best baby carrier EVER! I’ve tried so many other carriers, mei tais, slings, pouches… now that I have an ERGO, I’ll never go back.
I would love to get from a baby shower the Lil’ Joey diapers by Rumperooz! I know some of the one size diapers don’t fit well in the beginning so I would love to try them!!
My favorite baby product is….the happiest baby on the block DVD! I couldn’t have surviVed the first three months with my little girl without it! This guy ( a pediatrician) is like the baby whisperer! He will help you calm down a crying baby within a few mins!
I’d love one of the Manhattan toys from HBC. So cute!
I already receive HBC’s email newsletter.
HBC has been congratulated by me on their new baby.
I subscribed to your emails. Cool site!
My new favorite fluff baby product is Nicki’s Best Diaper. The hemp insert soaked as much pee as two of my regular inserts, and since it’s a snap-shell I can wash way less fluff at the end of the day. They’re great!
As a baby shower gift I’d love some newborn size cloth diapers. I didn’t discover the joy of cloth until my daughter was 6 months old.
I am subscribed to the HBC newsletter!
I went to HBC’s FB page and congratulated them on the arrival of Savion!
I subscribed to Bella Squeeks via email!
I welcomed their new baby boy! 🙂
One of my other all time favorite products (unfortunately not sold by HBC yet) are mama cloths. Not long after discovering the joy of cloth diapering a friend of mine turned me on to reusable cloth menstrual pads for women. I don’t tell many people about them because usually I get really dirty looks and the “eww that’s so gross” comments. But they are wonderful. They are more comfortable to wear and have made my periods shorter and the cramps less painful.
as a shower gift I would LOVE the Bum Genius 4.0 Package 🙂
I joined their mailing list! 🙂
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My favourite mama-baby product so far is definately my Ergo Baby Carrier – best invention EVER!! So easy to put on, and my lil’ guy loves being able to see everything at my level.
Oh! I also love Dimpleskins Bum Bum Balm – Its great for cloth diapering – no zinc, all natural, so smooth – smells so nice!
I would love some Lil Joey’s as a baby shower gift!
I receive HBC email newsletter!
My favorite mama/baby product is my Boba carrier, I LOVE it!
I left a congrats comment on their wall
My favorite product at HBC is the Honey Chunks (in my case — a cake of it, not the bits). This has replaced a drawe FULL of creams, pastes and other potions made to combat my sons diaper rash…..no more with Honey Chunks!
I left them “Congrats” on their wall
I get the HBC newsletter
I have not tried that many CD products….but the diapers we use are fab! Rumparooz in my book are the CD to beat!
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I signed up for your emails.
I actually just created a registry at their website but would LOVE to get the BG 4.0 gift pack!
left a congrats comment as well 😉
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Since I’m still pregnant, my favorite current mommy item are the BE maternity smoothing camis. Not only do they look good, are comfortable, but finally I found one that’s long enough!
Also signed up for email updates!
Sent HBC congrats the morning Savion was born!
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I most covet the Sophie Giraffe from HBC!
I follow/subscribe to your blog via Google Reader.
I get the HBC newsletter.
I would have loved to get an ergo carrier at my shower. I have snugli from my first son, now 4yr old, and could not justify spending money on ergo for this one, 3mo, but if someone would have bought it for me..
If only I had known what I know now.
Left a congrats message on the HBC FB page. 🙂
I would love to receive a Sophie as a baby shower gift!
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I receive HBC’s emails.
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I love the Wipe Stars from PureBebe!
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I subscribed to Belle Squeaks by email.
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I’d say my favorite mama product is the Target-brand nursing cami. I have them in every color and love them because they’re long enough to cover my waistband or tuck in, have a built-in bra, and they’re so affordable. I have them in every color!
My favorite product, after my flips and BGs, is my Sara bear diaper caddy. Although it is designed for disposables I find it works very nicely to keep my cloth supplies organized.
I would love a Diaper Sprayer as a gift!
I congratulated HBC on their baby
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I would love to receive a 4.0 as a gift!!
I love rockin green!!! It is the best and only thing will use!!
I’d love to try out the Buddha Bunz Dryer Balls.
Signed up for the HBC email newsletter
Liked the HBC facebook page and congratulated Adam and Lilli!
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My favorite baby product so far has been our HBC pittsburgh diaper. It’s so cute to see our little one dressed up in her Steelers’ gear!
Prefolds. Lots and lots of prefolds!
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After our last beach trip, our fav. product, for the moment, is the PeaPod from KidCo. It’s a quick open and close UV protected baby tent with an air mattress.
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I think the ultimate baby shower gift would be an ergo carrier!
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One of my favorite baby items is my Hotslings AP sling. It is just so easy to pop the baby in there and go shopping or as a back up plan when baby is screaming in the stroller and just wants to be held. Save your arms:)
I heart HBC! It’s so nice to have a local diaper company around (even if it is an hour or so away). I’ve been coveting so much from their website – and I don’t have any BumGenius dipes yet! I’d love to try them since I hear they’re so wonderful. Another thing I want to try is the Honey Chunks for reusable wipes – it sounds wonderful!
I would be so thrilled if someone gives me cloth diapers. I just recently switched to cloth and I can definitely use some more! An ERGObaby Sport Carrier would be great too 🙂
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My favorite is a Kokopax carrier 🙂
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I love the sleepy wrap in Green 🙂
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I would love to get more cloth diapers – especially bg 4.0s!!!
As a shower present, I’d like to get an Ergobaby carrier. Also would love a whole bunch of cloth diapers!
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I don’t know from experience, but I hear that having a comfortable glider can really make your day. I was on the fence about getting one of these, but after hearing a few friends go on and on about theirs, I feel like I kind of need one!
Would love to try their knit longies!
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As a new mom in desperate need of a ring sling, the Baby So Smart EveryDay Silk Sling (Margot) would be my baby shower gift of choice!
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As recommended by you – The Tummy Tub is on my alternative registry…as is the ERGO baby carrier. (Just placed $100+ worth of an order, so I’m entered twice to win – keep your fingers crossed!)
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Since baby is still in utero, my favorite “mom” product has been “The Essential Pregnancy Organizer: 40 Weeks +” by Dani Rasmussen and Antoinette Perrez. I reference it at least daily and love to fill out the pages and check off the lists. Its looking a little ragged at 36 weeks!
I would love to get some Lil Joey diapers!
I signed up for the Happy Baby newsletter.
I congratulated Happy Baby on their Facebook page.
I signed up via email.
My favorite product is the Miracle Blanket! I love that darn thing.
I think for a shower gift, the sustainablebabyish knit wool longies sure would be nice.
I would love to get a BabyHawk Mei Tai – Black Strap/Mud Surf for a shower present.
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Signed up for HBC newsletter (isha_in_uganda at yahoo dot ca)
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Liked HBC on FB, and left them a message.
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I really love the GroVia Magic Stick for baby’s diaper rash. It’s like a deodorant stick where you twist the bottom to get more product, and you don’t have to get your hands messy when applying it. Plus, it smells nice!
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I would like a Flip Diapers daypack as a shower gift!
I would love to try out the The Pittsburgh Cloth Diaper – that would make a great shower gift 🙂
when my daughter finally reached 8 lbs my favorite product ever was the bjorn!!!
I’d like to get the Sleepy Wrap in Royal Blue for a baby shower gift!
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I’m a fan of Happy Baby Company on Facebook and I said congrats! @rebeccaw2005
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I would love to get some lil joeys at my baby shower!
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My favorite baby product is my sleepy wrap. Great when baby wants to be held, but you need to use your hands!
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I would love to get the blackhawk carrier for a baby shower gift!!
Just left a comment on Happy Baby’s facebook page!
I would love to get a FB Perfect Size or a Rumparooz!
I would love to have gotten a flip daypack as a shower gift, it would be a way to decide if cloth diapering was for me before having to put out a lot of money on my own.
I would love to receive a BabyHawk Mei Tai as a shower gift. I think every new parent should have a quality carrier.
I signed up for the HBC newsletter.
I commented on HBC’s facebook page 🙂
I subscribed to your emails 🙂
My favorite product so far is my pouch sling. It worked when DD was an infant, and we still use it now that she’s a year old. And it folds up so much easier than a stroller, no matter how lightweight and compact that stroller is. LOL
I was going to say I’d really like a planetwise wet/dry bag as a baby shower gift, but then I checked out the toy section (like we need more toys?!) and saw — Fraggle dolls! Fraggle dolls!! Oh, I’d like to have one of those, just for nostalgia’s sake.
Also, my favorite baby product is Booty Balm by LuSa Organics. Miracle diaper rash remover!
I LOVE the Organic Cotton Tea Flower Girl’s Dress!!
I left a congrats on their FB page
Subscribed to the HBC mailing list
I subscribed to your email 🙂
My favourite baby product is my BabyHawk carrier – I love it!!
I would love to try anything by sustainablebabyish, but I don’t want to shell out the money. 🙂
My baby’s due in December and I’d love more bum genius dipes from The Happy Baby company!
My all time favorite new baby product is the Moby wrap. I used it every day for months and was my saving grace.
I would love a wet/dry bag for my baby shower! (My newest baby is 2 weeks old.)
My favorite baby product is a jog stroller. We use it every day and it’s a perfect way to have “me time” without leaving my baby. 🙂
I would pee my pants (in joy) if I were to receive a Bummis Easy Fit diaper for my baby shower!!
Signed up w/HBC
Commented on HBC’s FB page.
Subscribing to RSS feed
My favorite product right now is the Bamboobino oval nursing pads!!