tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55963655127649553462024-03-13T12:41:26.209-06:00Kanga Care Cloth DiapersFollow what is happening here at Kanga Care!Julie Ekstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14239536177455698688noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596365512764955346.post-79784996242399869772014-05-22T20:51:00.000-06:002014-05-22T21:09:47.595-06:00Would you like to be a guest blogger for Kanga Care?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kanga Care is currently looking for creative writers to share their cloth diapering experiences on our blog. If you'd like to become a contributor, please fill out this <a href="http://www.kanga-care.com/Bloggers_ep_66-1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guest Blogger Application</a> and we'll be in contact with you about your first submission.<br />
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We are so excited about the Kanga Care Natural Parenting Expo & Great Cloth Diaper Change 2014! It's going to be UH. MAZE. ING!!!<br />
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Special guest, Jill Krause, of <a href="http://www.babyrabies.com/" target="_blank">Baby Rabies</a>, is going to be joining us as our official Guinness World Records Witness! We can't wait to squeeeeeeeze her baby! In addition to that <a href="http://www.orbitbaby.com/en/" target="_blank">Orbit</a> has sent the coolest stroller for our Grand Raffle Giveaway and <a href="http://ju-ju-be.com/" target="_blank">Ju-Ju-Be</a> is going to be having a TRUNK SHOW!!<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Our hearts (brands) are just BURSTING with love (prizes)! We have over $6000 in prizes to share with </span><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">THREE </span>families! </i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Happy Valentine's Day!</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Catbird Baby - Pikkolo Carrier & Carry-All Tote</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.12999999523162842px; line-height: 16.200000762939453px;"><b>Pikkolo Carrier:</b> The pikkolo 4-way carrier is easy & comfortable to use with infants (no insert needed) and toddlers alike. Compact, memory foam straps are cushy without bulk. Easy to throw in the diaper bag (or stow in your matching Carry-All Tote), it's always there when you need it. Simple, streamlined comfort.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Comotomo - Silicone Baby Bottles, Nipples & Teethers</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Dandelion - Handcrafted Gift Pack</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Ju-Ju-Be - BFF Diaper Bag</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Kanga Care - Rumparooz One Size Cloth Diaper: 4 NEW Prints!</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.12999999523162842px; line-height: 16.200000762939453px;">This innovative toy not only entertains baby, it keeps a pacifier in view and reach! The toy uses something similar to a pulley system. With PullyPalz, dropped pacis even come back so baby can actually get their own pacifier…which is great for those times when parents need an ‘extra hand’.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">My husband and I had intended on a very natural labor and delivery. We took the Bradley Method classes and hired a doula and felt very prepared. Saturday, March 16th I started feeling weird...upset stomach and different feeling Braxton hicks contractions. That morning I timed them and they were pretty consistent but then died off later that day. Sunday morning at 1:00 AM I woke up from a very strong contraction. I tried sleeping but awoke with each one. I woke my husband up around 7 AM and he started timing the contractions and they were between 6-7 minutes apart. We called our doula and let her know that I was handling them well and if anything changed we would have her come over. Monday at 3:00 AM comes and I lost my bloody show. I thought to myself, "this baby could come today!". I could not sleep that night because the contractions were keeping me up. My husband and I started timing them around 4:00 AM and they were between 5-6 minutes apart and getting more intense. We called our doula and she came over around 8:30AM. I knew we had to get rest so we took a nap and around 1:30 PM my water broke. I was in the middle of a contraction and felt a pop. I could not contain my laughter. Our doula even came in the bedroom to see if everything was okay. It was by far one of the best moments of labor. Contractions were between 3-5 minutes apart and since my water broke we decided to head to the hospital (a little later than we were told to but I just loved being at home so much). </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">We got to the hospital around 5:00PM and when they checked me I was only 70% effaced and 1cm dilated. I was crushed. At this point I had already been in labor for 40 hours and I was sure I was having this baby yesterday. I break down and cry and then get very serious and ask what we need to do to get this baby out. We walk...and walk...and walk. I was checked a few hours later and was then at 3cm dilated and found out at that point that our baby was not in the right position. We did exercises, stretches, and side laying. Fast forward and now it's Tuesday. My husband, doula, and myself are all sleep deprived. It's been 25 hours after my water has broken and medical intervention is being spoken. The bathroom becomes my husband's and my safe place. The place where we go to think, discuss, and where I cry. This is not how I thought my labor would be like. The birthing class said I should have had my baby 15 hours ago. And now we are talking about medical intervention. So...Pitocin it is. At first the contractions were manageable and then they got ferocious as expected with Pitocin. I was checked again and was only at 6cm. My midwife really thought I just needed rest so I was given a narcotic because I desperately did not want an epidural. After no progression we decided on an epidural since the narcotic wasn't helping me rest. I very much felt like a failure at this point. I remember talking with my doula and she told me that I have already been through so much and I just need rest and at this point an epidural would do that for me. I finally slept for an hour and I felt great. My midwife was sure that once I rested and she came back a couple hours later that I would be at 9cm and ready to push. She came back to check on me and I was still at 6cm. Our baby was trying so hard to come through, which made it hard for the midwife to feel exactly what position he was in. She then breaks out the C word...C-section. She had noticed his heart rate dropping with contractions and at that point wasn't a huge concern but could become one. She told us we could give it more time but we decided on a second opinion and decided it was best to have it done before I needed to be rushed into surgery. I get prepped and at 10:38PM on Tuesday March, 19th our son was born. Born with a very large cone head because he was trying so hard to come through. He also ended up being face up and crooked. Poor guy! If you're trying to do the math, it was almost 3 days of labor. Next time there WILL BE a time limit! During labor I wanted what was best for him and I thought that meant no medical intervention but now looking back I realize that he was working very hard for 3 days too. He was healthy and has been since! It was definitely not the birth story I thought I was going to tell!</span><br />
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I had an all natural (no meds, no interventions, vaginal) home birth. My husband and I had decided to go the home birth route after having a doctor deal with our previous miscarriage very coldly. We found an amazing midwife and absolutely were reassured that we were making the right decision.<br />
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As many women before me, especially those who go the natural non-induction route, my due date came and went. I was busy chasing after an almost 2 year old and sweating in the hot Vegas summer. My water broke at 12:30 am exactly a week after my due date. Within three hours my midwife, her assistant, my doula, and the doula we rented the birthing tub from arrived, my photographer showed up 30 min later.<br />
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I started pushing and was fully dilated at 3:45 am. This had me worried because my husband was working four hours away and I didn’t think he was going to make it in time! But thankfully, he arrived around 4:15 am to help me through the pushing.<br />
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I had done 90% of the laboring on my own, only needing help to walk between the toilet and floor and bath tub. We all made the decision to not set up the birth tub because we didn’t think there would be enough time since it takes a minimum of 45 minutes to fill it. The doula who delivered the tub decided to stay until I delivered, thinking it would only be a half hour or so. Thank goodness she did stay because she was probably the most helpful with her words in getting through the tough times.<br />
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Low and behold I was birthing a giant for my body size and it took until 7:12 am to push her out. Three and a half hours, med free. From Trystan crowning to being born was five minutes of burning h-e-double hockey sticks! They don’t call it the ring of fire for nothing! But, we got through it and I delivered a healthy, 9.5 lb baby girl. No tearing at all (this amazed me in itself).<br />
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RELAX! You've earned it, you hard working maniac! For all you do, we thought it was high time for a reward - so how about a massive giveaway? <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">How about THREE?</span></i></b><br />
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At 12.78 pounds, the Groove Ultralight is among the lightest strollers. You won't have to compromise anything! The Groove Ultralight has multiple position reclining seat, oversized canopy, contemporary styling and the very best in customer service. Triple Black, Purpleness, Charcoal, Blueberry<br />
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Perfectly size for babies: 0-3 months Up to 16lbs Up to 25” long. The Snug & Tug is a swaddle blanket with style and strength. The triangular design of the Snug & Tug is the ideal shape for swaddling. Their high quality breathable, soft cotton is the perfect material for swaddling. </div>
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<b>Lassig Green Label Neckline Diaper Bag - included in prize pack #3</b></div>
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Without a doubt this eco-fabulous diaper bag is ultra-chic and modern. Made from recycled PET this stunning bag was designed in Germany; quality, organization and versatility were thought of from the beginning. Simply beautiful!<br />
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Stretch Marks, Sore Nipples and Leaks Happen! New mamas and babies need TLC! This gift bundle includes a 4-pair pack of multi-colored Bamboobies nursing pads, 100% organic Natural Nipple Balm and 100% Organic Bell<span class="s1">♥</span>ease Belly & Baby Butter.</div>
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The Bamboobies Brahhh is “ahhh-so-soft”! Great for maternity, nursing and beyond. Made to adjust to your changing body. Designed for pregnancy and nursing with adjustable, tapered straps don’t fall down and easy pull-aside nursing access. No clasps or wires means it’s great for sleep too. </div>
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Is your diaper bag machine washable? It BETTER BE! Is your diaper bag lined with light colored, antimicrobial linings? It BETTER BE! Is your diaper bag organized, efficient, fashionable, and super, super fun? It BETTER BE! Are you ready for the best diaper bag ever? You BETTER BE!<br />
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This award-winning carrier holds your baby in an ergonomic natural sitting position. The padded shoulder straps & waistbelt ensure parents stay comfortable no matter where they go. Made from 100% cotton canvas, the neutral color and subtle embroidery make this carrier a mom & dad favorite.</div>
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<b><span style="text-align: center;">Whirl balanceBIKE - White</span> - included in prize pack #3</b></div>
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Prince Lionheart’s whirl balanceBIKE will teach your child how to balance and build their sense of independence and self-confidence. Learning at their own pace, your child can work their way up to a 2-pedal bike, first walking then gliding! Ages 2-5 years.<br />
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<b>milkmakers cookies! - included in prize package #1 & #2</b><br />
One month's supply of milkmakers cookies.</div>
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<b>Strawberry Shortcake Bib</b><b> - included in prize pack #1</b></div>
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Containing a nursing cover and three matching burp cloths, a Bébé au Lait Gift Set is a fantastic gift for new and expecting mothers. Presented in an attractive and easy to wrap gift box, it will delight your expectant friends and family. Available in nine different beautiful Bebe au Lait prints!<br />
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Hazel was completely breech and had been for weeks, maybe months. I was scheduled for a c-section but I didn't want one. I tried acupuncture, chiropractic care, moxibustion, laying upside down on a board! Then I went for an ECV (external cephalic version) at 38 weeks. It was painful and didn't produce any results. The doctor told me that they didn't try too hard and the chances that I would go into labour were minimal.<br />
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After enjoying a big breakfast (since I had fasted overnight), I still didn't feel well. My stomach ached and I was nauseated. It didn't feel like contractions though. I went home to sleep and then suddenly felt a craving for wings! Since it was Wing Wednesday at a local pub, my husband and I decided to enjoy an evening on the patio. I figured my contractions had started, but I assumed they were Braxton Hicks.<br />
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On Thursday June 28, I picked up my mom and drove to the new house to start building the baby's dresser and start putting away her clothes and cloth diapers. Since the washing machine wasn't hooked up, I couldn't use my cloth diaper stash right away, so I had to start with disposables.
My contractions continued throughout the day and I warned my husband that I might call him if they get stronger. By 3pm they were getting too strong so I called for a ride to the hospital. I didn't hear from him for 45 minutes! He was in a very important meeting at work and didn't hear me calling!! After he realized what was happening, he was at the new home in just ten minutes and we headed to the hospital!<br />
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I was sure I was in labour now, as I couldn't talk through the contractions and the pain took my breath away.
After a quick check and a long wait, sure enough I was 4 cm dilated and it was time to have my c-section. I was hooked up to all the machines and had to labour laying on my side, without moving too much. It was very uncomfortable and my contractions were coming every 3 min.
After an uneventful section, I got to meet my daughter Hazel, only 5lbs 9oz. The cord was wrapped around her body twice which explains why she wasn't turning!! They were concerned about her small size, but we got to come home on the Sunday of that week!!<br />
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Thanks to all of you who sent in pictures! Stay tuned for more fun!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596365512764955346.post-41524284062952686632013-07-05T06:00:00.000-06:002013-07-05T06:00:03.459-06:00First Friday Birth Story! This month: Megan Bost and her baby boy, Henry!<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">We love birth stories! Each one is unique and amazing. If you'd like to share yours, you can use the button below to submit it. We will read (and probably cry) over each one, and then post one on the first Friday of every month! </span><br />
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I went into labor on a Monday. Everyone was off work because of the July 4th holiday being on a Sunday. My husband, myself and several friends went out for brunch and then us ladies went to Target. I ran into a coworker who made a joke about wondering if she would see me at work the next day. I said "Lets just try to induce labor here in Target!" I did a few little jumps and everyone laughed. What I didn't tell my friends is that I had felt a little gush of water. I was totally thinking I had peed my pants right there in Target and was so embarassed!! I went to the bathroom and told them I would meet them at the front. We went back to my friends house and I told hubby we had to get home now!! He thought I was being pretty rude. We got in the car and I told him that I had peed my pants. He started asking if it was actually my water breaking and made me call my cousin, an experienced mama. I was in a bit of denial, being only 37 weeks. They were trying to tell me that it was probably my water but I refused to go to the hospital!<br />
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We got home and I insisted on starting to wash my diapers. Talk about nesting!! I had to walk up and down the stairs several times and kept leaking fluid. My husband and cousin convinced me to call the doctor who suggested we head to the hospital. We got to the hospital and they confirmed it was amniotic fluid so we checked in for the long haul. My good friend came on duty for the night and she got to be my nurse which was awesome! My labor was progessing very slowly, even on pitosin. I wasn't really having any strong or consistent contractions until about 4 am. All night my nurse sat in the room with me on the birthing ball and we read gossip magazines while my husband slept.<br />
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I consigned to an epidural about 6:30 am and it was wonderful! I went to sleep and got several hours of rest. At about 9 am my doctor came to check on me. I was dilated to a 4. An hr later I asked the nurse to check me again and I was almost a 10!! When it was time to start pushing we put on some Bob Marley tunes. A couple good pushes was all it took and my son entered the world!! It was an amazing experience. We were calm and happy. We were laughing with the nurses and doctor inbetween pushes. My epidural was perfect. I could feel pressure but no real pain. Both grandmothers were waiting outside the nursery to welcome their grandson. He was a good healthy size for being three weeks early and had no major complications. We left the hospital a few days later, surrounded by lots of family and friends coming to visit.
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"This daddy is definitely a Super Dad because he loves holding his little girl close! He helps her experience new things and encourages growth. He is a wonderful support to his family and there is always giggling when he is around! #Superdad!"</div>
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"This guy deserves to be a the #pickmysuperdad winner because he's not only an amazing twin dad, but he's supporting me through medical school and now residency. It's not easy to be a twin dad OR a medical spouse and he pulls off both with such amazing grace. He's a blessing to me and to our babies and there's no one more deserving than him."</div>
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"This Daddy has three kids under the age of four who he loves to play with and do projects with. My two year old can wield a screwdriver with skill because of a Daddy who is willing to teach patiently. My three year old can tell you about electricity because of a smart Daddy who explains things well."</div>
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"No matter how tired he is, and what a starfish she is in her sleep, he still wants her to sleep with us."</div>
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He is my #SuperDad because he is simply wonderful. I had a really rough delivery and wasn't able to maneuver around and hold our son very much at the beginning, and my husband took care of everything. On the first night he helped me with breastfeeding our son Walter by singing him songs and letting him suck his finger to learn how to latch properly. When I was weak, he was strong. He has made our lives better every day since. I don't know what I would do without him. A true #SuperDad</div>
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"@dylantate is a super husband amazing father to three wonderful kids!!! He's caring, fun, and truly amazing as a parent. He's also a super supportive husband who holds down the house while this mama finishes nursing school : )"</div>
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"My husband Clayton is such a dedicated father to our 9 kiddos. (ages 9 to 3weeks!) He works 60+ hours a week and still manages to find time to take hikes through the city with the kids and I on evenings he's off to teach the kids about our city's rich history. He babywears like a champ, cuddles like a teddy bear and loves like only a father could."</div>
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"This picture was taken the day my husband adopted my daughter. He has always been her daddy, but now he is officially her father. It takes a real man to step into the role of a father, especially when it isn't his duty."</div>
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"This Super Dad has served in the military for over a decade. When not away on deployments, he does all the cooking at home and helps with the dishes, laundry, and other chores. His kids think he's pretty awesome even without a superhero costume."</div>
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"from tea parties to dress up, our little girl sure does keep daddy busy... I couldn't resist catching this sweet moment on camera as daddy was giving Scarlett a baby pedicure..."</div>
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"Daddy is a firefighter. He works as a superhero for 24 hour shifts, then comes home to be a super dad. He is our hero!"</div>
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"He is not afraid to change diapers, clean up puke, or wake up with the babies in middle of the night, even if he had to wake up at 6:15am to go to work. He tells the kids he loves them (and means it), at least once every day. He is a father figure, a role model and a best friend. He saves lives, creates lives and brings them into the world, and brings back to life. There is no other man that I would have chosen to father my three beautiful children. I hope to soon complete our family, bringing in another baby. Dominic is talented and compassionate, and I am pretty sure that the boys (even so young at all under 3y/o) are SO proud of him, and look up to him. This picture says it all! Sometimes I complain about all the things that my husband doesn't do, or doesn't do as efficiently, or the same way as me. But having to write out all of the things that make him a GREAT dad has made me remember all the wonderful things he does, and that his intentions as a parent are just as good as mine. It's hard to say (since I have never had another father to my children and don't plan on it), but I am pretty sure if he isn't THE BEST, he is definitely top 3 (next to my dad, of course). Love is the most powerful thing on the planet...and he has so much to give!! I love you Dominic, and we look up to you and miss you terribly when you're away at work. If we win, you DESERVE it, and if we don't win...you're still our hero, and you're still deserving of all this and more. <3 p=""><br />
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"This super dad deserves to win because he is always there for his son. His love is unconditional even if he is not there all the time due to deployments in the Navy. This awesome dad always teaches his son to work hard for what he wants to achieve. He has taught his son everything from academics, to sports, to art. Instead of getting angry when his son makes a mistake, he calmly teaches him what is right from wrong. What am awesome DAD!"</div>
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"Aaron isn't James' biological father, but he is more of a father than I could have ever imagined. When Aaron first met James, James connected with him immediately, and that never happened. James hated men! But he just climbed up on Aaron and never got down! One of James' first words was "Beard!" hehe :) and now at night, when we do the "sleep" sign, James will do sleep down his own face, and sleep down my face, and sleep down Daddy's beard :)"</div>
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"Pick my Super Dad... Willie has been an awesome father and partner before Charlee Grace was even born. He wanted say and helped decorate our nursery, provided the muscle for getting our house ready, and has worked many hours while I was on bedrest. He doesn't complain about waking up with our angel, and enjoys his time with her when he is not bartending. He plans to finish his degree to improve our daughter's life. I couldn't ask for a better father for Charlee. He is a great Super Dad."</div>
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"This SuperDad is, Travis, my hubby of almost 8 years. We have a 6 year old son, almost 5 year old Daughter and a 2 month old foster son whom we are in the process of trying to adopt! On top of taking care of me and our kids he is a Marine preparing for deployment. He works sometimes 16 hour days and still comes home willing and wanting to help me with our herd. He cleans, does laundry and plays with our babies and has opened is heart up to our foster son and future foster children. We are so lucky to have him and this is why we think he should be picked as the SuperDad!!"</div>
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"My husband deserves to win because he will literally do everything for us. Even after he works 12+ work days he comes home with the biggest smile on his face. I thank God every single day for blessing me with him."</div>
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"Mike is a super dad because he LOVES being a dad! He spends long hours at work and being in the military to make sure that his son and family is safe. He will always do what's right and protect our hearts. We love you Daddy! <3 p=""><br />
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"This is my gem of a husband and superhero of a daddy... His heart is incredible. As a therapist who works with children with autism, as a husband, as a father... He is a gift. I'm so grateful to call him mine."</div>
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It all began at 4:30 am on November 10, 2010. I was 39 weeks and 1 day pregnant.
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As I was lying in bed, I started having sharp pains that resembled menstrual cramps. I immediately picked up my Blackberry and googled stomach cramps at 39 weeks pregnant. To my surprise, all of the results mentioned early labor.
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After an hour of trying to go back to sleep, I decided I should go rest on the couch. With each contraction came more anxiety, pain, and intensity. I timed them and wrote each one down. They were coming anywhere from five to two minutes apart. I called our doula, Jacqueline, and let her know what was happening. At 7:00, Pat came downstairs and suggested we go for a walk. We only made it to the end of our street!
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At 10:15, Pat called the doctor. They said for me to come on in to the office and I would be checked out before heading to the hospital. Once we arrived at the doctor’s office, they rushed me to a room and Dr. Neal hurried in. He looked at me and said, “You look like you want an epidural.” I was in pain but didn’t think I looked that bad. After the exam, he told me I was dilated 4 centimeters and I was in fact, in labor. The doc suggested we head to the hospital and get checked in to labor and delivery.
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At noon we got checked into our room and situated. The room was very spacious. Before I even got my hospital gown on, the nurses asked, “What would you like for pain?” I responded with, “Nothing. I will let you know if I think I need something.” I handed the nurses my birth plan and let them read for themselves how I intended for the labor and delivery to go. They agreed to try their best to stick to the plan. Even though I did not want an IV, my doc warned me ahead of time that they would have to start a block in case of an emergency. The nurse inserted it with great difficulty into my forearm so it wouldn’t be in the way.<br />
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For the next two hours I walked the halls, stopping to breathe through each contraction. When the pain intensified, I decided it was time to stay in the room and work it out. Pat plugged in the CD player, got the music going, turned down the lights and I paced back and forth, leaning over the end of the bed during contractions. After pacing for a while I decided I needed to sit down and rest between contractions so I pulled a chair up to the end of the bed. I continued this for another two hours. Because my contractions stayed in a wonderful pattern, I was completely on my own without augmentation.
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As I was beginning to transition, I got more serious and shaky and began to feel pressure- a lot of pressure. I knew I had serious work ahead! Then out of nowhere- warm water everywhere. I was scared. I thought for sure I lost all control of my body and urinated everywhere. Nope- it was just my water breaking. I knew it would eventually happen, but I got so caught up in breathing that I completely forgot about it.
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Around 5:00, after my water broke, the nurses checked my cervix to see how much I had progressed. I was 5 to 6 centimeters and a +2 station. So far I had been laboring for 12 ½ hours and I was only at 5 to 6 centimeters? I was frustrated. After checking me, the nurses said the baby needed to turn (180 degrees) before delivery. In order to help Owen turn, the nurses suggested I get on the bed on my hands and knees to ramp things up. Thirty minutes later the nurses checked again and Owen had turned-AND I was at 9 ½ centimeters! Only one more to go. I lay on my side to rest in between contractions and to help the cervix complete dilation. It was hard for me to stay on top of the contractions while lying down, but I held on to the side rails for dear life and managed to do it!
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Around 6:20 I was at 10 centimeters and ready to push. Time to celebrate!! Baby Owen was an arm’s length away!! Even though the doctor wasn’t there yet, the nurses told me to start pushing during the next contraction. The urge to push was painful, but not nearly as bad as the contractions that got me there. I heard the nurses telling Pat Dr. Neal was dressed in his scrubs and coming down the hall.
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I never realized that in between contractions and pushing you have a few seconds (ok maybe a minute) to rest and regain your focus. During this time the doctor encouraged me to fight through it, and he also got a chance to talk with Pat.
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As Baby Owen was descending down the birth canal, the doctor asked me the dreaded question: “Melissa, why are you against an episiotomy?” My automatic response was, “Because I don’t want it to hurt." I had been laboring for 14 hours with no medication or monitoring and I was worried about having more pain? Luckily, the doctor told me he could give me a local anesthetic so I wouldn’t feel it. And, if he did this, then I would have Owen within the next few contractions. Anything to get this baby out! After the next contraction, I vividly remember Dr. Neal saying, “Melissa look down at your baby!”<br />
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The cloth diaper market is ever-changing. When we began using cloth diapers over three years ago (what?!), there were a whole host of diaper companies in existence that have since fallen to the wayside or gone under. I've seen my fair share of mothers clamoring to get their money back from faulty products or diapers that fell apart only to be met with the news that the company they purchased from was no longer in business. We all know that the baby business is a fickle one and it's not always easy to survive. But when you find a company that is consistent, caring and dependable, it can make your cloth diapering experience enjoyable and easy.<br />
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As my eldest has graduated from diapers and my littlest is on the brink of potty-training, I find myself a bit nostalgic over those adorable cloth diaper booties and the gorgeous patterns offered by Rumparooz. But I feel certain that if my husband and I ever decide to dive into the world of three babies, Rumparooz will be our go-to brand several years from now. Until then, I just have to convince him that I need the <a href="http://www.kanga-care.com/Kanga-Care-Collections_c_129.html" target="_blank">Quinn and Dexter</a> patterns to get us through the next few months!
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If you know me, you know that I am a huge supporter of small business, a lover of all things entrepreneurial and an uber optimist. The sky is not the limit, there are no limits and every little business seeking success should go for it. I've seen cloth diapers inspire tons of people to create their own business in one way or another, in fact, I dare you to say you haven't at some point considered a cloth diaper related business yourself. Because our industry is always so full of tiny businesses just getting their start it is often easy to forget that even the big guys are still small companies. These "big" guys like Kanga Care appear bigger than they really are and are sometimes looked at like the Wal-Marts of the cloth diaper industry, but in my opinion certainly shouldn't be treated as such. Would you turn your back on your favorite itty bitty wahm if she suddenly skyrocketed to success? <br />
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I believe (remember my uber optimism) that companies big and small all have room to succeed. I see no shortage of babies to cloth diaper in the near future and Kanga Care is not hell-bent on putting the next cloth diaper wahm phenom out of business, but they do stand behind their belief in ethical overseas manufacturing. Companies like Kanga Care have achieved a level of success that has allowed them to seek out manufacturers for their products that believe in the ethical treatment and fair compensation of their employees. This is where being "big" pays off. Kanga Care doesn't just expect you to take their word for it, nor do they simply take their manufacturer's word for it. Kanga Care's CEO, Julie Ekstrom, has been able to personally travel to her manufacturing facilities in China, meet the employees, inspect their work environment, equipment and ensure that the products made to provide your baby comfort are not being sewn by underpaid, uncomfortable mothers, daughters, sisters, brothers, etc. who are merely out of sight out of mind and a world away.<br />
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Some things I just learned about Kanga-Care's manufacturer that I think are super cool: It's employee owned- which is extremely unusual in China. They have an art studio for the employees to hang out in, use during breaks or after work and they host an in-house t-shirt design contest each month. They have built eight preschools in their city and many of their own children go to these schools. What's really important, though, is that they never ever pay by the piece- which is key since this is how sweatshops work. Kanga Care's manufacturer normally only makes organic garments but agreed to work with them because of the eco-friendly nature of cloth diapers. It's nice to know that Kanga Care's diapers and accessories are not being made in a factory that also houses harmful chemicals! Julie was pleased to see that it's a bright, clean, safe, happy place to work and she really gets the impression their team is like a family.
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Ultimately I hope this post will remind you that even the "largest" of cloth diaper manufacturers was small at one time. You get to choose who you support in this industry but it's important to remember that while bigger isn't always better, it does sometimes come with benefits, like the satisfaction of knowing the diapers you're using on your baby are ethically made.
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<a href="http://rumparooz.blogspot.com/2013/05/KCstorypart1.html">Part 1</a> | <a href="http://rumparooz.blogspot.com/2013/05/KCstorypart2.html">Part 2</a><b> </b>| <a href="http://rumparooz.blogspot.com/2013/05/KCstorypart3.html">Part 3</a> | <a href="http://rumparooz.blogspot.com/2013/05/KCstorypart4CustomerService.html">Part 4</a> | <b>Part 5</b><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596365512764955346.post-90067526771152277792013-05-22T12:26:00.001-06:002013-05-22T12:56:26.623-06:00Kanga Care Cares: Part 4 of 5 Kanga Care Customer Service<i>Now that the <a href="http://bit.ly/KCpatent" target="_blank">US Patent Office has officially recognized our internal double gussets</a>, we wanted to celebrate with you all! We asked some of our favorite bloggers to help us tell our story in five parts. Thanks to all of you who have been a part of Kanga Care's story! Together, we've prevented millions of disposable diapers from clogging up landfills for the next dozen generations, saved families significant money and kept thousands of babies comfy and cute in Kanga Care cloth diapers!</i><br />
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Kanga Care (makers of Rumparooz cloth diapers) is dedicated to excellent customer service, both to their wholesale and retail customers. I have had the experience of dealing with Kanga Care's customer service to take advantage of their warranty and I was pleased with their streamlined process. In 2012, less than 1% of the products sold came back for warranty claims (3% is considered excellent), so you probably won't ever have to worry about submitting a warranty claim, but if you do, know that you're in excellent hands!<br />
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If you have an issue with your diapers, just <a href="http://bit.ly/kangahelp" target="_blank">use this link</a> and they will gather general information to better assist you. Next, Kanga Care will ask for information specific to your claim (all the way down to prints, colors and closures). This process allows Kanga Care to track trends in warranty claims so that they can improve their products as needed. Perhaps more importantly, it allows them to see possible correlations between specific wash and care routines and potential outcomes. For example, they discovered that customers who laid their diapers flat to dry experienced fewer elastic issues than those who hung them. It also allows them to make objective detergent recommendations based on data instead of arbitrary rules or personal favorites. (I love that their #1 recommended detergent is the one I use: Tide!) After submitting your info, your diapers will be repaired or replaced as quickly as possible so you don't have to live without your diaper for long! <br />
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From itty bitty Lil Joeys, to one-size diapers, covers, fitteds and and pail liners, shop Kanga Care and know you are receiving the highest quality products! Take care of your diapers and they will last you many years, but rest assured that if any issues arise, Rumparooz and their amazing team will take care of you!<br />
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<a href="http://rumparooz.blogspot.com/2013/05/KCstorypart1.html">Part 1</a> | <a href="http://rumparooz.blogspot.com/2013/05/KCstorypart2.html">Part 2</a><b> </b>| <a href="http://rumparooz.blogspot.com/2013/05/KCstorypart3Quality.html">Part 3</a> | <b>Part 4</b> | Part 5 <i>(5.24.13)</i><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596365512764955346.post-65255368766001477402013-05-20T12:48:00.000-06:002013-05-22T12:54:16.638-06:00Kanga Care Cares: Part 3 of 5: Kanga Care Quality<i>Now that the <a href="http://bit.ly/KCpatent" target="_blank">US Patent Office has officially recognized our internal double gussets</a>, we wanted to celebrate with you all! We asked some of our favorite bloggers to help us tell our story in five parts. Thanks to all of you who have been a part of Kanga Care's story! Together, we've prevented millions of disposable diapers from clogging up landfills for the next dozen generations, saved families significant money and kept thousands of babies comfy and cute in Kanga Care cloth diapers!</i><br />
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How can you tell that the diaper you are looking at purchasing is a high quality diaper that will last from birth through potty training and potentially through more children? When my family invested in cloth diapers for our daughter I did a lot of research and quality of the diaper was very important. If I was going to be spending $15-25 per diaper I wanted to make sure that they would last for 2-3 years and still have a good resell value once our daughter was potty trained. Rumparooz was one of our favorite diapers that met my expectations in quality.<br />
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Did you know that Rumparooz has a less than 1% return rate on their diapers due to manufacturer's defects? Their snaps are 100% covered for the lifetime of the diaper and if you ever have an issue with your diaper they may be able to help you repair it even if you're beyond the warranty period! Rumparooz has implemented a quality control process that helps them track issues to see if there is a trend or potential problem with a batch of diapers. In 2012, they noticed that 45% of warranty claims related to elastic were from families reporting that they hang their diapers to dry. This lead them to recommend that it's best to lay them flat to dry. Our stash of Rumparooz diapers lasted us for 2 + years with very minimal wear and tear; all of which are normal for diapers that are used regularly. When it comes to diapers, the old saying is true, "You get what you pay for!" Spending a little more for a quality diaper that will last for 1, 2, or even 3 children is worth the investment. <br />
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<a href="http://rumparooz.blogspot.com/2013/05/KCstorypart1.html">Part 1</a> | <a href="http://rumparooz.blogspot.com/2013/05/KCstorypart2Uniqueness.html">Part 2</a><b> </b>| <b>Part 3</b> | Part 4 <i>(5.22.13)</i> | Part 5 <i>(5.24.13)</i><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596365512764955346.post-58739472754721338862013-05-17T10:38:00.000-06:002013-05-22T12:53:46.367-06:00Kanga Care Cares: Part 2 of 5 Kanga Care Uniqueness <i>Now that the <a href="http://bit.ly/KCpatent" target="_blank">US Patent Office has officially recognized our internal double gussets</a>, we wanted to celebrate with you all! We asked some of our favorite bloggers to help us tell our story in five parts. Thanks to all of you who have been a part of Kanga Care's story! Together, we've prevented millions of disposable diapers from clogging up landfills for the next dozen generations, saved families significant money and kept thousands of babies comfy and cute in Kanga Care cloth diapers!</i><br />
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Why have I continuously owned and used Rumparooz cloth diapers over the last five years? Because of the inner gussets! Rumparooz cloth diapers stand out above the competition with this one unique feature. As a matter of fact, they've pretty much successfully built their brand around their famous, and much copied, double-gusset design. The double inner gussets form a scoop which conveniently keeps the poop inside the diaper. Exactly what every parent (cloth diapering or otherwise) wants!<br />
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Julie (President and CEO of Kanga Care) saw the market appreciation for her design and quickly began the patent process shortly after the birth of Rumparooz cloth diapers. After six long years of submitting bushels of information proving the originality of her design and spending thousands of dollars and hours on this process, Kanga Care was granted a patent for the Double Inner Gusset Technology by the US government. Well done, Kanga Care family!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596365512764955346.post-78260576221522651982013-05-15T15:03:00.000-06:002013-05-22T12:53:06.570-06:00Kanga Care Cares: Part 1 of 5 Kanga Care History<i>Now that the <a href="http://bit.ly/KCpatent" target="_blank">US Patent Office has officially recognized our internal double gussets</a>, we wanted to celebrate with you all! We asked some of our favorite bloggers to help us tell our story in five parts. Thanks to all of you who have been a part of Kanga Care's story! Together, we've prevented millions of disposable diapers from clogging up landfills for the next dozen generations, saved families significant money and kept thousands of babies comfy and cute in Kanga Care cloth diapers!</i><br />
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Soon after the birth of their second child, Julie and her husband Chad were faced with the challenges of caring for an infant with highly sensitive skin. Disposable diapers contain a number of toxins and were simply out of the question. Cloth was the answer - but they didn't love the options that were available to them in 2006. Nothing quite fit their little girl just right, and we all know how messy a diaper that doesn't fit properly can be! Julie put her years of sewing experience to work and developed the first Rumparooz. Inspired by an idea that hatched in the middle of the night, the addition of double gussets was one of the first things that truly set Rumparooz apart from others. This now patented feature is a first line of defense against leaks and even the most massive explosions.<br />
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As word spread about this new cloth diaper design, Julie began to get interest from other parents and soon began taking orders. A business was born and stores caught on too! Rumparooz are now one of the top cloth diaper brands and the product line has grown to include Lil' Joeys newborn AIOs, the 6r soaker, diaper covers, the redesigned RaR G2 and more!<br />
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On April 23, a little over a week ago, Kanga Care’s patent was
published with the United States Patent & Trademark office for the Double
Gusset Cloth Diaper Along With Method For making The Same. As you might imagine, this is an
exciting moment and long awaited for both <a href="http://www.kanga-care.com/About-Us_ep_7.html" target="_blank">my team</a> at Kanga Care and myself.</div>
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Sadly, we have received some less than positive responses from a
few in the cloth diaper community.
During the past few days, a great deal of misinformation has been posted
in various places online about Kanga Care, our products and our business
practices. As the founder and CEO of this company, I want to take a minute to
set the record straight and answer many of the questions and assertions about
Kanga Care. </div>
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There are lots of issues to cover, so I’ve broken this post down
into questions and allegations we’ve seen. At Kanga Care, we want to be
transparent about our decisions, but we also want to deal in facts. I’m open to
further questions in the comments and I’ll be sure to answer as soon as
possible. </div>
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<i><b>Why are Kanga Care
products produced in China instead of here in the U.S.?</b><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Our original plan was to produce Kanga Care products
domestically, but we were unable to find a suitable manufacturing partner that
could meet our requirements. We did not make the decision to go overseas
lightly, and when we did, we carefully selected a partner that is different
from every other facility we considered. For the workers at our facility, wages
are significantly above average for China and we understand are well above the
cost of living based on <i>European</i>
lifestyles and standards. The
benefits packages and working conditions are also based on European standards,
which are far greater in quality than typical Chinese employers offer. In order
to help control our quality and deliver ethically made products that represent
our company well, we partnered with this company and made them part of the
Kanga Care team. We have been more
than pleased with both our relationship and the decision to pass our production
onto them.</blockquote>
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<i><b>Why are Kanga Care
products more expensive than those made in other facilities in China?</b><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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As noted above, our facility is not like every other facility in
China. A Danish family, who brings those European wages, benefits and workplace
management philosophies to the facility, owns the company. Could we save money
going to another facility? Yes, but instead we chose quality for both those
that produce our products and the products themselves. Our factory holds the <a href="http://www.imo.ch/" target="_blank">IMO</a> <a href="http://www.global-standard.org/" target="_blank">GOTS</a> certification, which
is a strict and virtually impossible certificate and classification to receive
in China. Our factory has additionally been certified by <a href="http://www.fairwear.org/" target="_blank">FWF</a>, <a href="http://www.sgs.com/" target="_blank">SGS</a> and <a href="http://www.oeko-tex.com/" target="_blank">OEKO-TEX</a>. Our
textiles, where applicable, are also IMO GOTS certified organic textiles. We also use the highest-grade snaps to
ensure there is no lead content.
We use corn-spun polyester, which is biodegradable, along with a biodegradable
TPU laminate adhered with an eco-glue so that our products are ground water
safe. We use fabrics that are made
from recycled water bottles so that while making a reusable product that is
good for the environment we, at the same time, are removing waste and
repurposing it into a highly functional item. Our microchamois is no-pill, hypoallergenic and won’t
irritate your baby’s skin. All
these materials are cream of the crop because we believe that your baby
deserves the best. </blockquote>
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Additionally, it’s important to remember that our products
strictly adhere to all <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Product_Safety_Improvement_Act" target="_blank">Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act</a> (CPSIA)
standards for infants and children.
We spend thousands of dollars per year on these tests. These tests are
not taking place on most cheap replication diapers being imported in small
batches, which is required by law. You can read more about the testing taking place on the <a href="http://www.sgs.com/en/pages/Consumer-Goods-Retail/CPSIA-Services-Information-Request?wt.mc_id=gCGR04003a&WT.seg_1=cpsia&WT.srch=1&gclid=CMC_1t3PjLcCFaVcMgodpWQAfQ" target="_blank">SGS web site</a>. </blockquote>
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We will not risk the safety or comfort of your child. It is not
an option at Kanga Care.</blockquote>
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<i><b>Why don’t you offer
wholesale pricing to co-ops?</b><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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We believe strongly in respecting the relationships we have with
our customers as well as our business partners. We have made the decision to
sell Kanga Care products through retail outlets. With this decision comes an
agreement to support those relationships and not go into competition with retailers
through allowing co-ops purchasing power.</blockquote>
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Customer service is a key benefit to our customers. When purchasing through co-ops there is
no more customer service, no store to refer back to when the customer needs
trouble shooting, no company to receive a refund from if the product does not
suit your needs as you thought it would.
Removing the retailer from the equation removes the support and growth
that we provide for our community, economy and small businesses.</blockquote>
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Safety, quality and honesty are some of the main reasons we’ve
decided to structure our business the way we have.</blockquote>
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<i><b>Choosing not to sell to
co-ops is one thing, but I’ve read online where you’ve bullied people both on
social networks and via email. Is this true?</b><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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I, too, have seen where I’ve been called a cyberbully (and
worse). Let me assure you -- it’s both hurtful and completely false. Let me be
very clear:<br>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><i>At no time</i> did I personally, or any
member of my company, send threatening emails or letters to co-ops. In fact,
there has been no direct correspondence between Kanga Care and the co-op most
often making this accusation, or any co-op for that matter. </li>
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<li><i>At no time</i> did I personally, or any
member of my company, enter a co-op group to edit order forms nor did we give
instruction to other members of the group make these actions. Co-ops have between 100 and sometimes
more than 7,000 members which comprise of many baby product brand owners,
retail store owners and loyal customers. These members have joined to monitor
the actions of these co-ops and report them when they are acting maliciously
against the property of honest brands. </li>
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<li>I
personally made one online post noting that a diaper pictured was, in fact, a
Kanga Care design. There was no threat nor any “bullying.” It was a statement
of fact.</li>
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Because we have worked to obtain a patent -- a process which
began in 2007 -- we have rights protected by that patent. We are protecting
those rights through appropriate channels -- not bullying or name-calling,
online or anyplace else. </blockquote>
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<i><b>I have seen others say you
were not the first to design the inner gussets. Do you deserve this patent?</b><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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We started the process to patent my invention in 2007. As is
true with many patent applications, it takes a number of years for the patent
office to diligently review and comment on the application before it issues a
patent. The patent process is long and often complicated. Like all
applications, our filing was carefully examined by the U.S. Patent and
Trademark office, who found our innovative design was original, first to market
and worthy of patent protection.</blockquote>
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I’ve also seen online the allegation that I’ve stolen this
design from Pampers. Not only are disposal and cloth diapers very different,
had Kanga Care, stolen or absconded patented technology held the by Proctor
& Gamble -- Pamper’s parent company, which had more than $80 billion in
sales in 2012 -- P&G’s corporate attorneys would have both fought my patent
application and would now be vigorously defending their patent. They are not
doing so, because the patent is ours. Our alleged “theft” of P&G’s patent
is simply an untrue Internet rumor.</blockquote>
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Social media and the Internet are wonderful things and so much
useful information is shared every day. At the same time, all it takes to post
online is a connection to the Internet. Just because it’s online doesn’t mean
it’s true. </blockquote>
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<i><b>What do you say to people
who believe your diapers are simply too expensive to use?</b></i> </div>
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I hope I’ve outlined here the extra steps we take -- from
choosing a more expensive production model to selecting more expensive
components and putting the product through extensive and ongoing safety testing
-- that make Kanga Care products better and safer for your baby. If we cut
corners to reduce the price, we would not be true to our quality and safety goals.
At the same time, if we let anyone purchase the products at wholesale, we would
be disingenuous to the retailers who choose to carry and support our products.
Just like many people choose to pay more for organic food for their family,
we’ve chosen to produce a product that’s more expensive but that provides
benefits to your baby and community. We can only share these facts so you
understand the differences between our products and imitations, and that the
higher final cost comes from higher costs throughout our production model.<br>
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<i><b>I’m a WAHM and have
incorporated your inner gusset design into diapers I make for myself and a few
friends, how does this affect me?</b><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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I started out as a WAHM, and through very hard work have grown
Kanga Care as a company. I have
great respect for others moms and WAHMs in situations similar to how I started
out. I am especially fond of those
that are creating and coming up with new and innovative ideas to diaper our
children. I frequently purchase
WAHM diapers from these moms to use on my own children. They are adorable and unique! At this time we are working on a plan
to provide an opportunity for moms, dads, and WAHMs to license our patented
technology. Once we have worked
out the details, we will provide information on how to contact us to obtain
licensing rights. If you would
like to obtain a license we will have an online application form to collect
your information. You can contact
us shortly to inquire about the process.</blockquote>
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What I’m trying to do here is provide you with facts. I started this company in 2006 because I wanted a better diaper for my daughter, who had
bad reactions to disposable diapers. I started as a work at home mom and continue
to support all work at home moms in many ways.</div>
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I hope I’ve been able to answer many of the issues you may have
seen online recently. Again, I’m happy to answer any other questions you may
have. Please ask in the comment stream and we’ll answer here as soon as we can.<br>
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First, a dear local friend asked if I wanted to go with her. "Yes!" I said. I wanted to attend last year, but frankly, I was still wrapping my new mom brain around getting an 11 month-old out of the house without breaking my back or forgetting anything. This year, with an almost 2 year-old, Kanga Care's Great Cloth Diaper Change actually sounded like a lot of fun!<br />
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Then, the lovely ladies of Kanga Care contacted me, asking me to write a guest blog post on the event. Needless to say, I was thrilled! We switched to cloth diapers when our Maile was a few months old, after some gentle coaxing by a friend. We haven't looked back, and I am seriously a walking advertisement for Rumparooz, haha. I'll use any opportunity I can to tell people about how much we love our RARs!<br />
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Even though Maile and I arrived right at 9 AM, we actually had a lot of fun waiting in line with our fellow cloth diapering parents and littles! And let me tell you, the conversations in the queue to get into a natural parenting expo can't be made up -- hilariously endearing, and one of many reasons I love the natural parenting community in Denver. Of course there were the mamas wearing slings, dressed from head to toe in probably-organic fabrics. But there were also Rockabilly moms, with perfectly waved hair, and bright red lipstick. A heavily tattooed dad, with his adorable son's hair shaved into a mohawk. A mother with dreads, wearing a velveteen skirt. Such a unique crowd we were, but all there for the same reason! Our children.<br />
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Despite our just-in-the-nick-of-time arrival, Maile was still one of 300 registered babies to receive a The Bump swag bag, and all of the contents were great, but my personal favorites were definitely the limited edition <a href="http://www.kanga-care.com/Rumparooz-Cloth-Diaper--I-9829-RAR--I-heart-RAR_p_154.html" target="_blank">"I heart RAR" Rumparooz cloth diaper</a>, and the reusable snack bag by <a href="http://itzyritzy.com/" target="_blank">Itzy Ritzy</a>. I also can't wait to try our new <a href="http://www.bunchafarmers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=6" target="_blank">BunchaFarmers stain stick</a>!<br />
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Though the prizes were ridonculous, (including an <a href="http://uppababy.com/vista/overview/" target="_blank">Uppa Baby Vista Stroller</a> from <a href="http://www.naturallylovedbaby.com/" target="_blank">Naturally Loved</a> and a <a href="http://us.diono.com/en/car-seats" target="_blank">Diono car Seat</a> from <a href="http://the-giggling-green-bean.com/" target="_blank">The Giggling Green Bean</a>!) I didn't participate in the raffle, but we were able to meet a couple of members of the Kanga Care team (SO exciting!), browse a few exhibitor's tables -- like <a href="http://www.thebump.com/" target="_blank">The Bump</a> and <a href="http://buybamboobies.com/" target="_blank">Bamboobies</a>, <a href="http://theleakyboob.com/" target="_blank">The Leaky Boob</a> Nursing Lounge, and even hit up the Instabooth before settling into our spots for the <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/" target="_blank">Great Cloth Diaper Change</a>!<br />
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First, we got to hear a bit from Jamie Grayson (aka, <a href="http://www.babyguygearguide.com/" target="_blank">TheBabyGuyNYC</a>), who, yes, is as awesome in person as he seems on social media. Also, his Twitter background photo is him with Martha Stewart. Can you ask for more? Nope. But he gave more, by being a sport and wearing the largest cloth diaper ever. On stage. In front of hundreds of people. Well, he <i>was</i> on Broadway! My friend and I positioned ourselves by one of the stage doors and Jamie was a total doll about our little ones playing peekaboo on the stairs, too.<br />
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Next, it was time to set up for the Guinness World Records Great Cloth Diaper Change! I have to say, I've secretly always wanted to participate in a Guinness event. One that doesn't involve growing my fingernails to the floor, or stuffing scorpions in my mouth, of course. Changing my daughter into a cloth diaper, while thousands of other parents around the world do the exact same thing, at the exact same time? Perfect. And it will be so much fun to tell Maile about someday.<br />
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So, at 11 o'clock, on the dot, we danced to "Celebration" as we changed our kiddos (my kiddo danced and wiggled, too), held them up for the world to see -- Lion-King-Pride-Rock style -- and that was that! A wonderful way to spend a morning, if you ask me. Tons of fun, and hopefully record breaking, too!<br />
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Thanks so much, Katie for your excellent recap of this year's event! And we just got word that we did, indeed, set a NEW Guinness World Record- all without having to grow your fingernails out or put anything horrifying into your mouth! Hooray!<br />
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"It’s official! The 2013 <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/" target="_blank">Great Cloth Diaper Change</a> (GCDC) set a new Guinness World Record of 8,301 babies changed into cloth diapers at one time.
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<li>Belgium</li>
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<li>Canada</li>
<li>Chile</li>
<li>Finland</li>
<li>Hong Kong</li>
<li>Iceland</li>
<li>Ireland</li>
<li>Italy</li>
<li>Malaysia</li>
<li>Mexico</li>
<li>Netherlands</li>
<li>Philippines</li>
<li>Puerto Rico</li>
<li>South Korea</li>
<li>Spain</li>
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<li>United Kingdom</li>
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<b>Thanks to ALL of our amazing sponsors of this year's event, our volunteers and of course, the families choosing to use cloth diapers every day! We can't wait to see you all again next year!</b><br />
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I became pregnant in June of 2011 and once we found out I was 6 weeks along and due March, 12, 2012. Everything seemed to be going great up until about the 22 week of my pregnancy. My blood pressure started to elevate, but nothing too serious. The morning of Thanksgiving of 2011, I woke with cramps and bleeding. I rushed to the ER and I was told all seemed to be fine and my uterus was "acting irritable," but nothing to be concerned about. By the end of Thanksgiving night, I was back in the ER with more bleeding and more cramps. At this point, the cramping turned into light contractions and my cervix was just a bit soft. But still, the doctor assured me I was fine. I stayed for two nights and went home that Saturday morning. I was to be on strict bed rest for the rest of my pregnancy with weekly non-stress tests and ultrasounds. By that night, I was bleeding worse with severe cramps. <b>I went to the ER again and to my surprise I was in full labor at 24 weeks!</b><br />
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They immediately started me on preterm labor medications to stop the contractions. I was rushed to Indiana University Hospital and was already dilated 2cm. Twenty minutes after the ambulance ride, I had dilated to 4cm and she was head down and my water bag was severely bulging. There was absolutely no reason for my pre-term labor. My cervix was fine, no infection, no blood clots, and most importantly baby was just fine. The doctors came in and updated us on what was going on and what would happen if I gave labor that night.<br />
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They explained to us that if she was born that night she would only have a 30-40% chance of living and of that chance an 80% chance of severe disabilities including cerebral palsy and a wheel chair with machines for the rest of her life. They told me that babies born at 24 weeks barely ever make it and if they do they have the worst possible quality of life. Our only options were to try and stop labor for 48 hours so I could receive steroids to develop the baby's lungs as quickly as possible since babies born at 24 weeks never breathe on their own. They also said that she had a 90% chance of severe brain bleeds and hemorrhaging. <b>The doctors basically instructed us we should just hold her and let God take her. </b><br />
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They hoped I would make it to 28 weeks because her chances of living would double to 80%. They assured me I would give birth that week since you can only be on those meds for 48 hours before it hurts mom and baby. The medications were stopped that Monday and I started contractions the following Tuesday afternoon. 24 hours later I was fully dilated and my water was on the verge of breaking. After a few large pushes Justus was born at 640 grams, or 1 lb 6 ounces. <b>They actually placed her in a ziplock bag to keep her skin moist so it wouldn’t fall apart</b> while they transported her to Riley Children’s Hospital. Her name is very special because she is our first child and she is “Just Us."<br />
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Basically at this point it was nothing but a waiting game. We were told she wouldn’t breathe on her own for months, would have severe brain bleeds, would be 80% blind and deaf if not more, her gut would be incredibly underdeveloped and would suffer severe necrotizing enterocolitis. She would also suffer severe chronic lung disease and a lot of heart problems. This summarizes just the major issues; this doesn’t even touch the minor issues.<br />
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Surprisingly Justus breathed on her own for the first five days! She was only intubated because she became septic and fighting an infection and breathing is very hard for a one pound baby. A week later they did a head ultrasound to determine the amount of brain bleeds she had. This was actually the biggest moment in her NICU journey because depending on how much her brain bled depended on if we should continue her life. <b>To our amazing surprise, she had no brain bleeds and her brain/head was completely normal!</b> Over the following weeks, Justus could have lost her life at any moment. Incredibly, she overcame EVERYTHING and was still alive after four weeks.<br />
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At this point, we knew she would live, but her quality of life was still in question. After two months had passed, Justus was still miraculously alive and doing beyond well. The fact she had no eye and ear issues defies medical science.<br />
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We finally took her home on her due date, March 12, 2012 with just a feeding tube. She weighed 6 lbs 13 ounces.<br />
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Today, Justus is a very healthy 16 month old with only some physical and occupational needs and is severely far sighted. She is itty bitty, just 15 lbs 6 ounces. We have had a lot of stomach issues and feeding tubes, but nothing near what she should have. <b>Furthermore, the doctors cannot medically explain why Justus has done so well!</b> We have had a lot of ups and downs, road bumps, and challenges to overcome. But not a day goes by we don’t praise God for our true miracle.<br />
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Thanks, Raeann, for sharing your story with us! Justus is truly a miracle baby and cute beyond words. Give her hugs and kisses from all of us at Kanga Care.<br />
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You guys. HUGE news. Our <a href="http://www.google.com/patents/US8425483" target="_blank">patent</a> is official!</div>
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<b>Let's celebrate with a fun scavenger hunt!</b> </h4>
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From today through May 13th, (when we are launching our newest prints,) we will be posting clues on our Facebook page. Your job is to search through Kanga-Care.com for the answers and pin them to a new, public board titled "Kanga Care Patent Party!"<br />
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On May 13th, one lucky mama (or daddy) will win two Rumparooz featuring our NEW prints:<br />
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<b>Quinn & Dexter!</b></h4>
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<b>Here's how to enter: </b><br />
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1. Pin this blog post to a new, public board titled: "Kanga Care Patent Party!"<br />
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2. Check our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rumparooz" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page every day for clues and find the answers on <a href="http://kanga-care.com/">Kanga-Care.com</a>. Pin the answers to your board. <i>Please note: only original pins from Kanga-Care.com are eligible entries. Re-pins or pins from other websites are not valid.</i><br />
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