Kanga Care Cares BONUS: Part 6! Kanga Care Longevity

Now that the US Patent Office has officially recognized our internal double gussets, 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!

Kanga Care Longevity

From: Sally of Exploits of a Military Mama

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.

Rumparooz has been our favorite brand since the very beginning of our cloth diapering journey. Sully began wearing them around four-months-old, and we brought Arlo home in a Lil Joey. Not only are they one of the original brands of modern cloth diapers (born in 2006), but they have grown stronger as a company every single year. They have amazing customer service and are the kind of company who becomes a friend rather than just a name behind a screen. They have created a line of reliable diapers with the patented and famous double-gusset system we have all grown to know and love. Rumparooz are the one brand of cloth diapers that I have recommended to anyone and everyone who will listen because of their amazing customer service and products.

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 Quinn and Dexter patterns to get us through the next few months!

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Kanga Care Cares: Part 5 of 5 Kanga Care Ethical Manufacturing Practices

Now that the US Patent Office has officially recognized our internal double gussets, 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!

Kanga Care Ethical Manufacturing Practices

From: Julie of clothdiapergeek.com

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?

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.

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.

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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Kanga Care Cares: Part 4 of 5 Kanga Care Customer Service

Now that the US Patent Office has officially recognized our internal double gussets, 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!

Kanga Care Customer Service

From: Maria of change-diapers.com

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!

If you have an issue with your diapers, just use this link 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!

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!

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Kanga Care Cares: Part 3 of 5: Kanga Care Quality

Now that the US Patent Office has officially recognized our internal double gussets, 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!

Kanga Care Quality

From: Calley of theecochic.com

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.

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.

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Kanga Care Cares: Part 2 of 5 Kanga Care Uniqueness

Now that the US Patent Office has officially recognized our internal double gussets, 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!

Kanga Care Uniqueness 

From: Autumn of allaboutclothdiapers.com

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!

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!

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Kanga Care Cares: Part 1 of 5 Kanga Care History

Now that the US Patent Office has officially recognized our internal double gussets, 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!

Kanga Care History

From: Amanda of theecofriendlyfamily.com

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.


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!

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