Not only did Bummis donate a Baby Kit to Fluffy Christmas, they have generously offered to sponsor a giveaway a Infant or Baby Organic Cotton Prefold kit to a VERY lucky DDL reader!!!
To see my review of the entire kit, go to this page.
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Giveaway ends on January 11. Winner will be chosen using random.org. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours a new winner will be drawn.
***Open to US and Canadian Residents!***
I was not compensated to post this giveaway, but the samples sent for review were free of charge. All opinions expressed are my own.
Bummis cloth diapers have been around for a long time. I bought many used ones when I was pregnant, but this was when I was ignorant about cloth diapers. I didn’t realize that they were more than used, they were abused. While I could have been ok using them, I bought some other covers instead and gave those away. I only used them a few times and didn’t have any problems with them, the laundry tabs were just shot.
I was excited to get another opportunity to try Bummis, and this time I was going to get the chance to review the entire iParenting Award winning Organic Cotton Prefold Kit in the Baby (medium, 15-30 lbs) size. I looked at the regular kit while I was pregnant, and tried talking my husband into it. Instead I bought all used diapers and less than quality prefolds. I know now the mistake I made. Cheap doesn’t always equal better, and I wasn’t happy using prefolds. I switched to pockets and didn’t attempt prefolds again for a long time.
Bummis is also an all around great company. They manufacture most of their items in Canada and they are a caring company. When I contacted them about donating a diaper to Fluffy Christmas the response was not, “Ok,” but, “We will donate a Baby size Organic Cotton Prefold kit.” That kit went to a very deserving family, along with a couple extras. I can’t wait to get pictures of the baby in a Super Brite!
Our mission is to make it easy for you to use cloth diapers simply because we think that all babies would love to be wearing them! They are so soft and comfy ….
Cloth diapers are also affordable, easy to use, and super easy to wash.
We manufacture and distribute hard working, functional and great looking products.
Ease of Use ✰✰✰ The Bummis covers and prefolds can be as easy or as complicated as you want to make them. Because they have a handy panel up front, as shown in the video, you can trifold a prefold and place it in the cover. I would personally use a snappi (or pins for the brave) on babies who have loose stools. If you simply trifold the prefold you might very well have poop leak into the cover, and you will either have to wipe the poop from the cover or use a new one. The kit has 4 covers in the Baby size kit, enough to do 1.5-2 days between washing, and the Infant has 6 covers, which would last about 2 full days between washing. The infant kit comes with 24 prefolds, also enough for 2 days, and the Baby has 18, good for 2 days as well! Because the covers are velcro, once you have the prefold inside or on the baby, that step is easy peasy. To change, and put in your wet bag for washing, attach velcro laundry tabs. Bang for the Buck ✰✰✰✰✰ For around 160 dollars you have enough diapers at your disposal to last you until they change sizes. If you use both kits, in infant and baby size, you will spend roughly 336 dollars. Many babies never need a size large diaper, and the Medium Bummis fit until 30 pounds. I would personally buy travel wet bags, and an extra large wet bag for when you are washing the super fab Bummis wet bag that comes with the kit. Performance ✰✰✰✰✰Sometimes the simplest diapering solutions are the best. With the kit you get everything you need. The fleece liners are made from recycled polyester, and the flushable liners really come in handy if you lack a diaper sprayer or when you are out of the house. The prefolds are really absorbent and soft. I even used them for overnight and there were no leaks. My son is sleeping about 12 hours a night now. The covers are nice and thick enough, and I feel that they are substantial. You can’t complain about the nifty, gender neutral patterns the covers come in either. Fit ✰✰✰✰ The Medium covers and prefolds in the kit fit my son well, with a little room to spare in the cover. Not enough to have a leak, the legs and back were tight enough, but there was enough looseness for more growing. The prefold, when trifolded, fit perfectly inside the cover. Using a snappi, they fit well with the angel fold, which is what I prefer. They aren’t “trim” when compared to an AIO, and you get a booty shelf in the back if you place the prefold in the cover instead of using a snappi. Overall- There is a reason that expecting moms register for this kit. It has virtually everything you need to cloth diaper, and they don’t skimp on the quality or quantity. Instead of giving you plain covers, you get some of the cutest patterns Bummis make. And, the wet bag can’t even be purchased alone. I used the bag while I was out of town for 2.5 weeks. I never wanted to be without it, so I washed quickly and used a travel wetbag in the meantime. I think I went 4 days without washing once, and I still had more room, but not enough diapers to continue. Plus, I wouldn’t want to. Even after 4 days the smell didn’t seep through, though once I opened the zipper the stink could have knocked you over. Prefolds are diapers that are versatile in fit and use, and they last forever. Since you can hang the covers dry, I don’t see a reason this kit shouldn’t last you through 2, or more, children if you never put those covers in a dryer. To keep your prefold soft, try Ecover fabric softener, the only diaper safe softener! This kit is all kinds of fab!
If you want to enter to win one, go to the giveaway!
I was not compensated to post this review, but the items sent for review were free of charge.
Those of you who are following me on Twitter probably already know what is up my sleeve for the Holidays. But for the rest of you, I want to let you know about the exciting project I have been working on.
A Very Fluffy Christmas on Dirty Diaper Laundry!
What is a, “Fluffy Christmas?” Well, if you live where I do that just means a few feet of snow! But on DDL I have been frantically emailing dozens of cloth diaper companies for information about their production (for another big project, a list of diaper companies that manufacture in the US or Canada), and I have asked each company contacted if they would be willing to donate a diaper (or more) to help a family begin using cloth diapers who otherwise couldn’t afford it.
The response has been tremendous. Nearly every company I have asked has donated so far. Most are giving one diaper, but some companies are going above and beyond! Tiny Tush has donated 12 of their One Size Elite, and Bummis has sent their iParenting award winning Organic Cloth Diapering Kit. Just between these two companies that have donated enough to get 2 families started on their cloth diapering journey. I get warm and fuzzy and teary eyed just thinking about it. But there are plenty more companies who are donating. Thirsties will be sending their brand new Duo Diaper, which isn’t out yet. The diaper comes in two sizes, one will fit babies 0-9 months, and the second 9 months to potty learning. It is a two piece system and uses hemp that is knit right here in the US! If you want to learn more about this diaper you can view details com thirsties.com. Other companies donating diapers include, Snap-EZ, AMP, Happy Heineys, Bella Bottoms, Jamtots, and Bagshot Row Bamboo. There will be plenty more. I still have more emails to send out as well.
I am extremely grateful to the companies who are making this dream a reality. When I started this project I didn’t know if even one company would want to participate. The wonderful Marissa from Growing Green Bums will also be helping me cover shipping costs of the baskets!
To choose the families I have decided to use 2 methods. One family will be chosen with the help of Miracle Diapers. This organization does what I am doing, but way better, and they help tons more than I ever could. I urge you to visit their website and consider making a donation to help them keep their operation running. I will getting help from them to choose a family from their list of families.
I have also decided since I have enough dipaers to at least make two baskets, but probably more, that I will be taking nominations. Miracle Diapers has a waiting list, and not every family in need is on it. I will let you know when the entry form for nominations will be up. I am going to enlist a few diaper gurus to help me decide, so be assured I am not the only person making this decision. And the family chosen will meet certain criteria. I haven’t decided if the nominations will be coming from other people or if you can nominate your own family. There are still some things to consider.
I hope you are all as excited about this project as I am. I can’t wait for Christmas already!
If you are a company who hasn’t been contacted yet about the project and you wish to donate, please email me at kdrosasatgmaildotcom I will also be needing accesories for the basket, like wetbags, detergent, snappis, etc.
A few of our favorite brands here at DDL have won iParenting awards! Congratulations to Sweet Pea Diapers, whose video review you can see here, Fuzzibunz (whose One Size I will be reviewing in two weeks), Bummis, and Cottonbabies for their new Econobums!
Now, the question remains, what are Econobums? This is the description given by iParenting:
Designed by the makers of bumGenius, we are introducing a new one-size diapering system called “econobum”. Econobum is a less expensive cloth diaper solution for every budget. Econobum is the affordable choice in cloth diapering.
Are you tingling with excitement yet? The photo provided on the iParenting page is just a plain white diaper. You cannot tell anything! The product isn’t even on the market yet, but apparently you don’t have a long wait. I decided to tweet @bumGenius with the question, “What is econobums?” Here is what she wrote back:
What do you think it is? A snap one size? Pocket, All in One, All in Two? An elastic adjusted rise? Lets conjecture in the comments with your best guess!
***Edited for updates! The Econobum will unveil at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas September 13 and will also hit shelves in September. The Econobums Website is now live! Check it out. There is a picture of a baby wearing one, presumably, but you cannot see any details. ***Rumors: Price point will be around 15.00, they are made in the US.
A Very Fluffy Christmas on Dirty Diaper Laundry!
