“Once upon a time there was a dear friend of mine who was choosing between food for her family and buying diapers for her baby. A woman on her local Craigslist.org saw her public outcry for help and gave her a small stash of used cloth diapers. When I had my baby and was trying to stay home with him as long as possible, she passed those same diapers on to me.”
This wonderful “Pay it Forward” story is what inspired my friend Mary at the Lovely Eco Chic cloth diaper store and rental program to start the MarysaJane program. The concept is very simple: a family who is struggling financially receives a cloth diaper package and contributes just $5 per month. This money helps to buy a set of diapers for another family in need. Families can keep the diapers they used or pass them along to someone else who could benefit. And Mary is the lady who keeps this wonderful program running smoothly. Would you like to help? The MarysaJane program accepts new and used diapers and accessories, plus donations through Paypal. If you send $1.33, Mary can add a prefold diaper to a family’s care package. If you send $7.00, she can bless one family with a brand new diaper cover!
To help spread the word about MarysaJane, and introduce us all to a great cloth diaper brand (which is featured in the diaper care packages), Mary sent us an Incredibum one-size “Bum Cover” and two of the new bamboo “Bum Pads.” They are made of a soft “fleecy” blend of 70% bamboo and 30% cotton.
The Bum Pads measure about 16×5 and can either be laid in the cover or tucked under the flaps. Fold either the front or the back to create more absorbency where you want it (i.e. for boys or girls):
So how are we liking our Incredibums?
The Bum Cover: The TPU fabric is thick and sturdy compared to some of my other one-size covers like Flips and Sweet Peas, but it’s not stiff at all. This seems like a cover that would hold up to lots of heavy usage and many washings. The double row of snaps to fasten the waist are a nice feature, as are the double gussets in the leg bands. Whether we use one or two of the bamboo pads, the fit is quite trim, as you can see from the photos on Susanna (18 months) below. The only drawback I noticed was the wings curl back when fastened, but that’s only an aesthetic issue. I’d say that for $12.95, they are a cute and budget-friendly option for any cloth diapering family. And Mary has put them on sale just for this event at 20% off, so they are now just $10.36 in her store! This special pricing is good until Feb. 28th.
Bum Pads: The bamboo/cotton blend feels kind of fleecy, so it’s soft and cozy and probably feels great to a baby. Because it’s a natural fiber, I washed and dried about 5 times to make sure it would absorb properly, and the results were really good. One insert alone will absorb for a couple of hours. Paired up they are comparable to a thick hemp prefold (like Geffen baby makes). Yet they are very trim and dry a little more quickly. At 5×16 they are a little wider than a standard microfiber insert or a prefold in thirds. That means the Bum Pads are better at keeping messes off the leg gussets, so we can reuse the cover after a change. The bamboo Bum Pads are very reasonably priced at $3.95 each, and are great for using with any diapering system – covers, pockets or even AI2′s.
And here’s the Bum Cover on 2 year old Samuel:
Incredibum also sells colorful wet bags and diaper shells with snap-in bamboo inserts:
I think the Incredibum system is cute, affordable and versatile. I hope they will add some more prints and colors to their line-up in the future.
And now…..two important announcements!!
There will be a giveaway from Lovely Eco Chic. Mary will send one lucky winner two Incredibum covers, plus two bamboo Bum Pads AND a small wet bag. What a wonderful package!!
And……(this is extremely important):
KEEP CHECKING BACK TO MONITOR THE IMAGE YOU SEE BELOW.Why? Because for every 1,000 entries received in the giveaway, my blog will donate an Incredibum cover to the MarysaJane project. What that means: your shares, pins, likes and tweets will help bring in more entries….and help more babies to get the cloth diapers that they need!
Update: LOOK! We’ve hit 5,000!
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These would make good nighttime covers for my LO.
I would get them a package of Geffen prefolds or absorbers and an Incredibum cover
I would buy them a couple of covers since you can put towels or prefolds in them.
I love your way of thinking!
I know that the ECO Chick is a wonderful Lady, I might need help with my new baby and if I am ever in a position to help someone else I will, Just because this community and This one person in particular is so willing to help us!
Thank you for sharing your experience, Jessica!
a dozen prefolds and 3 incredibum covers!
Definitely some Incredibum covers, as much as I could afford, because as previously mentioned, you can use any cloth to make a diaper. The covers can also be easily washed and quickly air dried…so perfect for someone who does not have access or has limited access to a washing machine.
Good point you made about limited access to laundry facilities, Alanna!
A hedge hog BB cover.
Some incredibum covers!
Is bamboo really organic? I read the process of making fiber from pulp is very toxic.
Any product that is labeled as organic must be certified. Not all bamboo is, and since the Incredibum website does not label their bamboo inserts as “organic” I would assume they do not meet the criteria for certification. However, it does have beneficial properties of natural bamboo – being very absorbent, soft and antimicrobial.
I am so touched by the pay it forward story. I can’t wait to start cloth diapering with my LO when s/he is born!
I think the Huckleberry Cobbler colored diaper cover is adorable. So I would get that with some organic cotton prefolds.
covers
I would buy them some best bottoms.
I’d give an increda pack.
As mentioned a few time already, I’d buy some covers and a few prefolds to go along with them. I’d get fun prints, too, as that seems to make the diaper changes a little more fun.
Covers at least and some prefolds. You can stuff a cover with more than just the typical prefold for absorbancy.
I’d love to try this as a night time diaper as we haven’t found one that works for us yet!
Prefolds and some Incredibum covers. And a large wetbag.
prefolds
anything
The increda-bum pack!
I would get them some Best Bottom and Incredibum covers. Everyone needs a great cover. I would also get them some inserts and prefolds.
for a struggling family, I think the best is the flats and covers, because they can be washed without a washer, and quickly. <3
I would love to give a family in need a set of Incredibums covers and some flats. I love that flats can be hand washed and easily air dried!
I’d give them a mini maestro starter bundle.
I think I’d give them some one sized pockets. They are easy and you don’t need to spend more on individual sizes.
I would buy some diaper covers since almost anything can be used as a insert, plus they are cheaper which means that more families could be helped!
a cover, you can stuff with so many things and they are reusable
I love her pay it forward program! What an inspiration!
I would buy a one size cover cuz it grows with the baby and you can use about anything for the insert!!!
We need more entries ppl so more cloth diaper covers can be donated to needy families!!
We’re almost at 1500 with 9 days left so y’all are doing a great job spreading the word. Thank you! Pretty soon, I’ll add a second diaper cover to the counter! Anne
Planet Wise Diaper Covers
I’d get them a monthly diaper service rental…whole shebang, picked up weekly!
pail liner & wipes
Covers and prefolds! Easy and affordable.
I would buy their Planet Wise Hanging Wet /Dry Bag because it is so handy when you use cloth diapers!
I would buy them a sprayer so that if they have to use a laundry mat or shared machine they can get it as clean as possible first!
Ok I didnt read the whole question! But I would buy laundry detergent and a wet bag so they are all prepared!
Geffen Baby prefolds.
geffen baby prefolds or absorbers
I would buy the package of 6 GEFFEN BABY HEMP JERSEY PREFOLDS!
GEFFEN BABY SUPER ABSORBER PLUS
I would buy Best Bottom covers and prefolds.
I’d get them Incredibum covers:)
I would buy one of the INCREDA-PACKS.
laundry detergent – you go through it so fast!
I would give them the gift of a few diaper and cloth wipes, along with care instructions and how to make their own laundry soap to save more money.
I would buy some laundry detergent! It can add up for sure! And throw a wet bag in there too! I can’t wait to start cloth diapering my lil’ bean
I’d give them a Hiney Liney Newborn with some inserts.
Cloth diaper safe detergent! I was fortunate enough to have others pass along used cloth diapers to me, which got me started on this, so when I finished with them I donated them to a program similar to this. Makes you feel good to help others in need!
Best Bottom covers and Geffen Baby prefolds
Mini Maestro “Starter” Bundle
I think I would get set of Incredibums covers and some flats. They are easy to use and you can get a lot for less
Flats, because they can be hand washed and are easy to use.
I would buy a Hiney Liney Newborn and extra Lineys along with a couple of NB prefolds to use in it!
Some prefolds and bum covers.
I’m new to the cloth diapering world so I don’t know a lot about the best options. But I’d probably buy a several covers of various fun designs. I’d probably add a wet bag as well so they have an environmentally friendly place to store the diapers. Btw, love the question! It’s really sweet and an idea that isn’t often proposed that I’m aware of.
I would buy the splendid ocean firecracker
I’d help a struggling family with the hemp jersey flats.
I would LOVE to be able to afford a starter bundle to give to a new mom
I would love to send the 6 GEFFEN BABY HEMP JERSEY PREFOLDS
loo hoo dryer balls
I would buy them the Very Cherry Diaper Cover!
I don’t know about one specific item, but I think a newborn cloth diaper rental program would be nice. I wish I had known about them before I had my LO!
Probably covers and flats since they can be handwashed and dry quickly in case they don’t have access to a washing machine/dryer. Great campaign!!
I would send OS covers and Geffen prefolds. Regardless of price this is some of the best diapering that really works, especially at night.
I’d give the Hemp Jersey Flats.
I would get them the laundry service
I would get the mini maestro starter bundle to help a family in need
MINI MAESTRO “TASTER” BUNDLE
pail liner and wipes!
I would get the prefold and cover package that includes laundry detergent, rash cream, etc.
I would give the Mini-Maestro Starter bundle.
Covers and prefolds–my favorite diapering system.
Planetwise wet bag!
geffen prefolds
probably the best bottom hedge hog cover. i think its so cute and i’d want to buy them something i’d want. if not i think i’d do a rental for them.
I would buy a couple diaper covers. There are so many inexpensive ways to create diapers to be used under them.
I’d get them a mini maestro starter pack.
Id get the incredibum covers and prefolds/flats
Incredibum covers and prefolds- by far a very simple and affordable way to diaper a baby, They are easy maintance so any family could easily use these.
6 covers, a dozen pre-folds and a dozen flats
prefolds
If I were to help out a less fortunate family I would buy the MINI MAESTRO “STARTER” BUNDLE
I would buy them the Mini Maestro “Starter” Bundle
I think the best bet would be the Mini Maestro starter bundle.
Diaper covers so they can pair them with flats or flour sack towels for an inexpensive and reusable diapering option.
Love all the fun patterns! I think supporting a WAHM is great, I hope to be one soon!
I don’t know!! I’m trying to figure out what I need to get for myself first!! I don’t know how to help someone else!! ahh!!
HEMP/JERSEY GEFFEN BABY PREFOLDS
I think I’d probably get Hiney Liney Newborn diaper.
I would buy the care pack that contains Laundry Detergent, disposable liners, rash ointment.
I’m new to this myself but I’m thinking the covers would be useful
I would give them prefolds and Incredibum covers!
I would get them the 6 GEFFEN BABY HEMP JERSEY PREFOLDS
Prefolds and covers or newborn diaper rental since you don’t use them very long.
Grandma El’s rash prevention- If the family uses laundry facilities, sometimes the diapers and covers don’t get quite as clean so a preventative would be helpful until the next visit to the laundry place.
What an awesome pay I forward story!
I’d get the incredibums!
I would buy them some pre folds, covers, and a snappi
I would give the Mini Maestro started bundle!
I love giving out new Best Bottom packs to moms. I also let them know about Cloth for a Cause so that they can apply for a loaner stash until they can slowly (and affordably) build their own. (Enyo Pocket on Rafflecopter)
Thanks for what you are doing, Suzi!!
Just getting started.
I’d give them prefolds and a couple covers.
This would be SO awesome to win!!
I like the idea of having someone wash them, so I think I would offer that to someone. It would be a huge help, and wish we could do it for ouselves!
The Mini Maestro “Starter” Bundle – it’s a good way to start out.