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Kissaluvs fitted diapers are beautifully made of the softest fleece fabric.
-Stretchy elastic and fabrics for a snug fit without binding
-Elastic at leg and back openings to contain messes and floods
-Sturdy plastic snaps... easy access for parents, not so easy for curious toddlers
-Uniquely spaced adjustable wing snaps ... snap consecutively or over three snaps depending on your baby's build
-Newborn size 0 has a snap-down umbilical cord zone protects the cord area exceptionally well (see photo)

Kissaluvs are available in COLORS!!

Sizes:
Size 0 5-15 lbs
Size 1 10-25 lbs
Size 2 20-40 lbs

Kissaluvs require a diaper cover.

Covers are a must in using cloth diapers. ChickaBeez offers a variey of easy to use, durable covers that fit well with all the diapers we sell. Make sure that when using the covers that all the diaper material is tucked inside the cover, to prevent wicking onto clothing.

Bummis Super Whisper Wrap

This is a state of the art Aplix-closing cover made from a super resistant waterproof laminate sandwiched between two layers of a soft polyester knit. Attractive and comfortable, this fabric can withstand even the rigors of industrial washing and drying. The generous cut of this cover makes it suitable for any type of FLAT diaper, or any type of PRE-FORMED, VELCRO OR SNAP-CLOSING diaper. Bummis built the gusset in!

Special features of the Super Whisper Wrap:

Very adjustable. Our Aplix closures have an innovative overlap design that ensures a custom fit on any baby.

A durable, heavy-duty elastic around legs and tummy which will not wear out with repeated industrial washes.

Soft, smooth polyester knit bindings for a comfortable, stretchy fit, and a leakproof seal.

Bummis are made with a generous cut. Please do not size up.
Sizes:
NEWBORN: (7-10 lbs)
SMALL: (8.5-15 lbs)
MEDIUM: (15-30 lbs)
LARGE: (30-40 lbs)

Wash and dry at normal temperatures in washer and dryer. Please avoid fabric softeners, chlorine bleach, or any other whitening agents.

Bummis Cotton Diaper Cover

The Bummi Cotton cover is an excellent trim, lightweight nylon cover that comes with an exterior layer of cotton in fun prints.

They feature...
-A super adjustable three inch tummy panel of velcro that won't wear out.

-Soft and stretchy lycra bindings around tummy and legs.

- An interior mesh lining increases the flow of air as well as helping to hold the diaper in place.

Available in medium cow print at this time.

Medium 13-20 pounds

Fuzzi Bunz Pocket Diapers

Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers are so unique that they have a U.S. patent. They are designed to keep baby feeling dry with a layer of microfleece to wick away moisture. The covers feature a soft, pliable, waterproof shell sewn to a soft microfleece layer that creates a unique pocket to stuff absorbent (prefolds)layers into. The stuffing not included.
You can customize absorbency by the amount of material placed into the pocket.
Very popular for night time diapering.

Sizes:
Small 7- 16 pounds, 0-6 months
Medium 13-25 pounds, 6-12+ months
Large 22-35+ pounds, 10mos-3yr

CARE AND USE of the FuzziBunz Pocket Diaper

Washing...

We could not make it any more simple for you to wash your diapers. Fuzzi Bunz were invented by a woman who HATED laundry (and still does) so these diapers are easy use and easy care!

First! Fuzzi Bunz are a single use diaper - meaning you using it once and then wash it. You can not take the insert out and put another one in and keep using the Fuzzi Bunz. This was what was described in the book "Diaper Changes" and it is horribly incorrect. Use a Fuzzi Bunz and wash it.

When wet, simply separate the two pieces or shake the insert out into a basket, diaper pail or one of MOE's hanging diaper bags for easy washing.

If soiled, solid poop will "plop" right off of the diaper into the toilet. No rinsing or swirling... yuck. If there are "stickies" on the fleece whatever does not shake off into the toilet will dissolve in the wash. If you just can't put it in the washer that way you can get a "mini-shower" and spray the poop off of the diaper before putting it in your washer.

Run a rinse or soak cycle first with no detergent just to dissolve any "left overs" and get much of the urine and mess out and spun out into the sewer where it belongs.

After the soak cycle run a HOT wash with the detergent of your choice. Do not over use your detergent as the full recommended amount by the manufacturer is a bit too much - however you do need enough to clean dirty diapers. 1/2 the recommended amount is sufficient and if you find you have a cleaning problem then add more detergent.

Your hot wash cycle will more than likely have a cold rinse that follows. No need to run a second rinse unless you are having a really dirty diaper problem or feel you must if it was a particularly dirty load.

You can either tumble your diapers dry on low heat or hang to dry, either way they will dry quickly and be ready to put back on your baby.

A Few Dos & Don'ts

Do wash your Fuzzi Bunz after each use.
Do make sure that there is a snug fit
Do make sure that you have the correct size for your baby.
Do contact the manufacturer if you have any problems
Do not use fabric softener or use pure soap products on your Fuzzi Bunz. [What are pure soap products? Scroll down!]
No bleach or exposure to high heat for prolonged periods of time.

Detergents we recommend for use with Fuzzi Bunz:

Allens Naturally is our detergent of choice, you can buy it directly from Allen's Naturally or from Mother of Eden. Its economical for the amount of loads it will wash, washes clean with no residue and will keep your diapers clean!

Others that work well are :
7th Generation
Ecover
Life-Kind
Cheer Free
Oxiclean can be used

The Low Down on Detergents & Soaps

Pure Soap
Natural soap products such as pure glycerine soap or cleaning agents made with citrus or other oils do not work for this reason: They may clean the fibers, but a slight oily film or "soap scum" is left on the fleece. When this happens it makes it very difficult for urine to get through the layer of fleece to the absorbent core in the middle of Fuzzi Bunz as you know oil and water do not mix.

The result?? Either Fuzzi Bunz that leak or the fleece will stay wet next to the skin and not become dry as it should be.

Fixing the problem

We have (as have others) had many theories on what is called "stripping diapers." I don't like that word. I would rather call it just plain ole upkeep and something that should be done every now and again as a preventative measure in taking care of your diapers and prolonging their life.

If you have any of the following problems this system should work for you:

1. Persistent stinkiness
2. Repelling fleece *
3. Fleece that stays wet
4. Leaking diapers

*The fleece used in Fuzzi Bunz is a proprietary fleece designed to our specifications and needs. Our fleece is designed to absorb water quickly, dry to the touch quickly and resist residue buildup.

Solving the Problem

1. Get a good detergent like Allen's Naturally, 7th Generation or Ecover.

2. Run all of your diapers through a plain water hot wash.

3. Run all of your diapers through a hot wash with the full recommended amount of detergent.

4. If the problem is bad, repeat step three.

5. Run a cold rinse. If you have hard water you may want to add a water softener such as Baking Soda or Calgon Water Softener to soften your water and help release any left over detergent.

6. If you still see bubbles in your rinse run another cold rinse.

7. You can either Sun your diapers or tumble on low.

After this process (I know it is involved) you should have very clean diapers that do not smell like anything - no perfume - no urine. When the Fuzzi Bunz are completely dry, if you were having a buildup problem (repelling) take a nasal aspirator and put an insert into the pocket. Fill the nasal aspirator with water and put it close to the fleece and "pee" on the diaper with the aspirator. If it goes through your repelling problem is fixed. However, again, repelling should not be a problem with Fuzzi Bunz diapers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why were Fuzzi Bunz invented?

Fuzzi Bunz were invented out of Tereson Dupuy's need for a better diaper for her baby. Tereson's baby, Eden (now 5) had severe eczema and was allergic to chemicals in disposables. Cloth kept him wet and with severe rash. She experimented with different fabrics and concepts until she invented a diaper that met HER needs of an easy diaper and her BABY's needs for a dry rash free bottom. End result? Fuzzi Bunz diapers.

All of my cloth diapers stain, how do Fuzzi Bunz keep stains away?

Fleece is a polyester material and polyester does not hold stains. Fuzzi Bunz also do not shrink due to this material unlike cotton diapers.

If I do get a stain can I use Oxiclean?

Yes, Oxiclean or any other non-chlorine bleach is fine. Sunning is best however.

I have heard some detergents are not good to use with fleece diapers, what detergent do you recommend?

In the earlier days of Fuzzi Bunz they were a bit tempremental as to what was used to clean them. However over time and through development we have been able to have our fleece specially engineered as to NOT be tempremental. It will not repel liquids like some other fleece does and will not hold on to residue like some other fleece does.

We recommend highly Allen's Naturally detergent for use with Fuzzi Bunz. However Ecover and 7th Generation are all good detergents. Looking for something more readily available? Cheer or Tide Free are good. Stay away from perfumed detergents. They are not good for the baby and can actually do more harm than good. If you ever have a question about a detergent you can always call or email to ask.

How many do I need to diaper my baby full time?

If you are starting from newborn you will need approximately 12 of each size. Many babies only need two sizes depending on the size of the baby and how soon they potty train. We recommend 12 Fuzzi Bunz / 12 inserts and 2 diaper doublers for full time use. Using Fuzzi Bunz full time is the most economical way and will keep your baby dry ALL of the time... not just at night.

What do you put in the pocket?

One of the great things about Fuzzi Bunz is that you can customize the absorbency. You can put one insert for day and two for night when more time is spend in the diaper. Mother of Eden manufactures Micro-Fiber inserts made from a super absorbent Terry-cloth that absorbs 7 times its weight in liquid. Although anything that soaks up liquid will work just fine - some things work better than others. We recommend the micro-inserts for best performance.

How do you care for them?

Easy. The poop falls right off of the fleece into the toilet if solid and dissolves in the soak cycle what is liquidy. Rinsing is an option. Throw them in the washer and let your washer do all of the work. Washing your Fuzzi Bunz should take you a total of 5 minutes physical time and about 1 hour total washing / drying time. WOW - QUICK!

How do they save money over other methods?

Baby is using less diapers because they are staying dryer longer. One size will fit for at least 6-12 months or more depending on the size of your baby and diaper. They cut on energy cost because less drying time is needed. Obvious savings over disposable.

Are they hot??

No! It would seem that a fabric like fleece would keep a baby warm. In the winter it will keep them nice and cozy, during the summer it will keep them cool and comfortable These were invented in Louisiana and there has never been a problem with heat or heat rash.

Hotsling Baby Slings

Hotslings are my favorite WAHM made pouch slings. They`re exceptionally well made and very comfortable.

These slings are NON-ADJUSTABLE pouches. This allows you to carry your baby without any slippage or rings in the way.

Most of our slings are STRETCH slings and are made out of a slightly stretchy woven material. The fabric is 97% cotton, 3% lycra. Some people find the small amount of 'give' to be more comfortable.

Slings are also available in with a padded leg rail esp. for toddlers in the hip carry. This padded area helps reduce the impact of the pressure on the legs under the knees. This padding is very minimal and discreet, but it does increase the bulk of the sling overall.

This sling truly is a sling that can be comfortably used from birth into toddlerhood. It's all we use!

Sling depth is 27 inches and fits most people.