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Thursday, July 7th, 2011
Tereson Dupuy inventor of FuzziBunz cloth diapers and the “Light it Up Blue” cloth diaper to support families impacted by Autism are featured on DailyMomtra.com
Click here or read below for the full Q&A with Tereson!
As an avid user of FuzziBunz cloth diapers on my little guy Brody, I was absolutely thrilled when I was recently given the opportunity to interview Tereson Dupuy, the brilliant mind that created FuzziBunz diapers in 1999.
I was even more excited when I learned that FuzziBunz is currently selling a “Light it Up Blue” diaper with $1 of every purchase being donated to Autism Speaks. (Tereson’s son Eden, who was the inspiration behind her creation, is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome.) Check out my Q&A session with the “mother of the modern cloth diaper” below, and check out www.fuzzibunz.com to pick up quality cloth diapers and help an amazing cause at the same time.
Katie: As the mother of a child with autism who has worn FuzziBunz for the past several years, I must thank you for making a truly outstanding product. Besides being the highest quality cloth diaper around, I noticed also as my son grew older that FuzziBunz seem to come in larger sizes than most CDs on the market. Is this something that you have done with children with disabilities/special needs in mind? Have you given any consideration to producing even larger sized FuzziBunz in the future specifically for children whose needs may require them to stay in diapers longer than others?
Tereson: We actually do have larger sizes in XL and XXL that we make in house in our warehouse in Louisiana. We would certainly given the demand for them make them in larger quantities as this is a need for special needs children. So we do have the product and would be happy to make more and get them into the hands of the people that can reach parents with special needs children.
Katie: Eczema, skin conditions, allergies and food allergies seem to go hand-in-hand with asperger’s & autism. Besides using Fuzzibunz for your son Eden, have there been other changes that you have made for him, dietary or otherwise that you have seen good results from?
Tereson: Allergies have always been an issue and we just tackle those as they come about. But what I have found most helpful is to just be in tuned to his sensativities with food and provide the types of foods that appeal to him and not force him to eat things that I know make him uncomfortable. Many adjustments have to be made such as not taking him to really crowded places, noisy places etc and heaven forbid the ZOO with all of those smells!
Katie: Chemicals in typical disposable diapers have actually been linked in past reports as a contributing factor to autism, among a myriad of other things such as vaccines, environment, and genetics. With a recent study revealing that it is now estimated that 1 in 30 children fall somewhere on the autism spectrum, do you have any thoughts or opinions on this issue that you would like to share?
Tereson: I don’t know how I feel about the environmental factors that cause Autism, Aspergers I know runs in families so it is genetic but what I can only hope for is a cure or at best a better mode of treatment for families that are affected by Autism spectrum disorders.
Katie: Fuzzibunz seemed to erase the sensory discomforts that my son experienced with typical disposable diapers. What made you choose the materials that you did when creating FuzziBunz? Was it trial and error or did you have a specific formula in mind?
Tereson: I made the connection that chemicals were the cause of the rash, as well as the wet feeling of cotton next to his skin in cloth diapers so I knew I needed something next to his skin that was both chemical free and soft and dry. Polar fleece was the answer! I tried it, it worked, happy baby, rash free!
Katie: Your idea to collaborate with Autism Speaks is a wonderful one. Do you have any future plans to link up with any other autism awareness groups for fundraising or just general awareness?
Tereson: I would love to as the opportunity arrises – this is a cause very close to my heart and so much more is needed to raise awareness. We have many walks and runs to benefit Autism awareness in our area and FuzziBunz plans to be a sponsor for those events locally.
Katie: Finally, what words of wisdom or advice would you share with other families just receiving an autism or asperger’s diagnosis for their child?
Tereson: Know that you have been given a very special gift, albeit challenging, but education and understanding the issue is so important in helping your child grow and thrive in a world that is often times foreign and uncomfortable to them. Knowledge, love and a lot of patience is definitely the key to raising a child effected with an Autism spectrum disorder.
Katie: Thank you once more for taking the time to speak with us. Your product is making a wonderful difference in so many children’s lives and your decision to partner up to raise funds for Autism Speaks is just the cherry on top!
Tereson: THANK YOU!
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
 Eden and Tereson in Chicago Dear FuzziBunz Friends:
Many of you know me as the Mother of the Modern Cloth Diaper. I invented FuzziBunz in 1999 after my son, Eden, was born with severe eczema.
Fast forward seven years. Eden is a thriving young boy with no skin issues; however, over the years I had noticed that Eden displayed some behavioral concerns and learned that he found socializing with others hard to do. Eye contact was difficult and speech issues were a constant struggle, something I thought he would out-grow.
My concerns mounted and so I took Eden to the doctor. That’s when I got the numbing news: Eden was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a form of autism. At first my heart sank. Autism was the only word I heard. My Eden was one in 110 children who would have to cope with autism for the rest of his life. I was devastated.
My devastation quickly turned to optimism. With the support of organizations like Autism Speaks – and my family and community – I learned that there were many techniques and treatments to help Eden cope and thrive. It has been some journey – that’s for sure – but one I wouldn’t trade for the world!
I recognize that I am fortunate that FuzziBunz has afforded me the opportunities to treat and help Eden, but I know not all families are in this position. That’s why, in Eden’s honor, FuzziBunz will donate $1 for every “Light It Up Blue” diaper we sell to Autism Speaks, a national advocacy organization dedicated to funding autism-related research and helping families impacted by autism. (Note Light It Up Blue was once known as Blue Sky). The diapers are the same price as the all the other FuzziBunz cloth diapers – so I hope you’ll simply add the Light It Up Blue diaper to your stash and know that, by doing so, you’re helping families like mine cope with autism and that you’re contributing to our nation’s plight to find a cure.
Many of you already know that I founded FuzziBunz because of Eden. His constant diaper rash wouldn’t go away and his doctor told me I had to use cloth diapers only – no more chemical-ridden disposables. At the time there weren’t any modern cloth diapering options, so I had to invent one. I credit my special little boy, Eden, with the invention of FuzziBunz, and now as the inspiration of FuzziBunz’s public support for autism-related organizations. Thank you to Eden and to my entire support system, which includes family, friends, advocacy organizations and now you, our loyal FuzziBunz fans!
Sincerely,
Tereson Dupuy
 Eden as the inspiration behind FuzziBunz
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
 FuzziBunz donates $1 to Autism Speaks for every "Light It Up Blue" cloth diaper sold Lafayette, Louisiana (June 1, 2011) – FuzziBunz® modern cloth diapers is helping raise awareness and funds for Autism Speaks™, a national advocacy organization dedicated to funding autism-related research and helping families impacted by autism, by launching its “Light It Up Blue” cloth diaper. For each “Light It Up Blue” diaper sold, FuzziBunz will donate $1 to Autism Speaks™.
The diaper, originally known as “Big Sky,” has been renamed but still comes in a beautiful bright blue color.
Autism is a cause very personal to FuzziBunz’s founder and CEO, Tereson Dupuy. Dupuy’s son, Eden, was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, in 2006 when he was 8 years old.
“Eden is a very special child. As a baby, he suffered from severe eczema and was the inspiration behind the entire FuzziBunz cloth diapering movement 11 years ago. Today he is the inspiration behind the ‘Light It Up Blue’ diaper, as he inspires me each and every day to continue my mission to help families in need,” says Dupuy, who is also known as the Mother of the Modern Cloth Diaper. “There is so much research and awareness that is still needed to help people diagnose and treat autism and Asperger Syndrome and we felt compelled to help.”
Each FuzziBunz® “Light It Up Blue” cloth diaper retails for $17.95 for Perfect-Size and $19.95 for the One-Size FuzziBunz cloth diaper option. The One-Size adjusts to fit babies from 7 – 30+ pounds and the Perfect-Size diaper comes in small, medium and large sizes.
Dupuy adds, “We hope our efforts will empower families, showing them a way they can easily show their love and support to families and organizations dedicated to changing the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.”
To find an authorized FuzziBunz® retailer near you, please visit the “Where to Buy FuzziBunz®” page on FuzziBunz.com.
About FuzziBunz®
Known as the “gold standard in cloth diapering,” the patented FuzziBunz® cloth diapers are a modern, convenient and sustainable diapering solution for today’s busy parents. The reusable pocket cloth diapers ensure no leaks, no rash and no waste. FuzziBunz® diapers include three layers: 1) a waterproof outer barrier to keep wetness contained, 2) a soft microfleece inner layer that touches a baby’s skin and pulls away moisture, and 3) a unique, pocket-style opening that enables a parent to customize the absorbency using super absorbent micro-terrycloth pads. Stay-at-home-mom, Tereson Dupuy, invented FuzziBunz® in January 1999 in response to her infant son’s chronic diaper rash and her overall dissatisfaction with all available diapers. Tereson stitched the first FuzziBunz® in her home and a short time later, the modern cloth diapering movement was born. For more information about FuzziBunz® cloth diapers and accessories and to find a list of retailers, please visit www.FuzziBunz.com.
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Lafayette, Louisiana (June 1, 2011) – FuzziBunz® modern cloth diapers is helping raise awareness and funds for Autism Speaks™, a national advocacy organization dedicated to funding autism-related research and helping families impacted by autism, by launching its “Light It Up Blue” cloth diaper. For each “Light It Up Blue” diaper sold, FuzziBunz will donate $1 to Autism Speaks™.
The diaper, originally known as “Big Sky,” has been renamed but still comes in a beautiful bright blue color.
Autism is a cause very personal to FuzziBunz’s founder and CEO, Tereson Dupuy. Dupuy’s son, Eden, was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, in 2006 when he was 8 years old.
“Eden is a very special child. As a baby, he suffered from severe eczema and was the inspiration behind the entire FuzziBunz cloth diapering movement 11 years ago. Today he is the inspiration behind the ‘Light It Up Blue’ diaper, as he inspires me each and every day to continue my mission to help families in need,” says Dupuy, who is also known as the Mother of the Modern Cloth Diaper. “There is so much research and awareness that is still needed to help people diagnose and treat autism and Asperger Syndrome and we felt compelled to help.”
Each FuzziBunz® “Light It Up Blue” cloth diaper retails for $17.95 for Perfect-Size and $19.95 for the One-Size FuzziBunz cloth diaper option. The One-Size adjusts to fit babies from 7 – 30+ pounds and the Perfect-Size diaper comes in small, medium and large sizes.
Dupuy adds, “We hope our efforts will empower families, showing them a way they can easily show their love and support to families and organizations dedicated to changing the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.”
To find an authorized FuzziBunz® retailer near you, please visit the “Where to Buy FuzziBunz®” page on FuzziBunz.com.
About FuzziBunz®
Known as the “gold standard in cloth diapering,” the patented FuzziBunz® cloth diapers are a modern, convenient and sustainable diapering solution for today’s busy parents. The reusable pocket cloth diapers ensure no leaks, no rash and no waste. FuzziBunz® diapers include three layers: 1) a waterproof outer barrier to keep wetness contained, 2) a soft microfleece inner layer that touches a baby’s skin and pulls away moisture, and 3) a unique, pocket-style opening that enables a parent to customize the absorbency using super absorbent micro-terrycloth pads.
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Friday, April 8th, 2011
 The new FuzziBunz Earth Day limited edition diapers are just arriving! Here is an artist's rendering of what the new diaper will look like. They’re [almost] here!! These limited edition diapers will soon be in-stock and available at your favorite FuzziBunz cloth diaper retailer — just in time to Earth Day 2011!
Earth Day is on April 22 and serves as a national reminder of our responsibility to care for our planet Earth. As a cloth diapering mama, you are already doing your part to lessen your baby’s carbon footprint (after all, 18 million disposable diapers end up in our landfills each year – but we take great pride that our customers aren’t contributing to that!). We want to do our part to make the cloth diapering process more fun and still teach our children the important lessons that come with caring for Mother Earth.
The limited edition Earth Day FuzziBunz in available in our popular one-size option. It’s white and has an image of the Earth on the back-side and says “Earth Day Everyday!”. You can enjoy using this diaper all while teaching your children to appreciate our precious planet. It can make for a great teachable moment for your older tots.
Each diaper is $21.95. Please check your favorite FuzziBunz retailer for availability. If they aren’t in stock, they likely will be soon!
PS – Get one in time for The Great Cloth Diaper Change event. Your baby can be sporting the [IMHO] cutest diaper around!
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Lafayette, Louisiana (March 1, 2011) – FuzziBunz® cloth diapers today announces its newest promotion to entice more parents to give cloth diapering a try. With the purchase of 12 FuzziBunz® cloth diapers at any authorized FuzziBunz® retailer, the purchaser will receive a free hanging diaper pail. A hanging diaper pail provides an effective way to store a baby’s dirty cloth diapers between washings and has a retail value of $21.95.
FuzziBunz® cloth diapers are modern cloth diapers that moms can easily wash at home with little fuss. Moms simply store the soiled cloth diapers in a dry diaper pail until laundry day. When laundering, mom can wash the hanging diaper pail alongside the dirty FuzziBunz® diapers. The FuzziBunz® hanging diaper pail hangs on any hook or doorknob for easy access and comes with a zippered bottom so moms can easily unload the soiled diapers into the laundry machine.
“FuzziBunz® cloth diapers and accessories make it easy for parents to cloth diaper their babies at home without the hassles of a laundry service or having to repeatedly buy diapers at the store,” says Tereson Dupuy, the founder and CEO of FuzziBunz® and Mother of the Modern Cloth Diaper. “Today’s promotion is the start of a series of promotions we’ll be running throughout 2011 to help encourage more moms to trial the wonderful world of cloth diapers.”
Customers who purchase 12 FuzziBunz® diapers at one time and who have a valid receipt can claim their free FuzziBunz® hanging diaper pail by completing the cloth diaper rebate form located on the FuzziBunz® website. The promotion is valid on purchases made between March 1-31, 2011. There is no limit to the number of free hanging diaper pails that can be redeemed. Offer only valid for U.S. customers only.
To find an authorized FuzziBunz® retailer near you, please visit the “Where to Buy FuzziBunz®” page on FuzziBunz®.com.
About FuzziBunz®
The patented FuzziBunz® cloth diapers are a modern, convenient and sustainable diapering solution for today’s busy parents. The reusable pocket cloth diapers ensure no leaks, no rash and no waste. FuzziBunz® diapers include three layers: 1) a waterproof outer barrier to keep wetness contained, 2) a soft microfleece inner layer that touches a baby’s skin and pulls away moisture, and 3) a unique, pocket-style opening that enables a parent to customize the absorbency using super absorbent micro-terrycloth pads. Stay-at-home-mom, Tereson Dupuy, invented FuzziBunz® in January 1999 in response to her infant son’s chronic diaper rash and her overall dissatisfaction with all available diapers. Tereson stitched the first FuzziBunz® in her home and a short time later, the modern cloth diapering movement was born. For more information about FuzziBunz® cloth diapers and accessories and to find a list of retailers, please visit www.FuzziBunz.com.
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
 Tereson Dupuy, founder of FuzziBunz, named "Leading Mom in Business" Lafayette, LA (November 10, 2010) – Among literally thousands of entrants, Tereson Dupuy, the CEO and founder of FuzziBunz Cloth Diapers, was selected as one of 200 of StartupNation’s “2010 Leading Moms in Business.” Dupuy’s rank is #135.
StartupNation is an organization that supports entrepreneurship by offering free resources and support to entrepreneurs who are starting and growing their own businesses.
Dupuy says, “Entrepreneurship is on the rise and it’s wonderful to see such a competition to support moms like me who are trying to bring products that help others to the marketplace. Without the support of other entrepreneurs and startups, FuzziBunz cloth diapers wouldn’t be where it is today. That is one thing I know for sure!”
In the 2010 contest, StartupNation says more than 709,000 votes were casted cumulatively for all 2010 contestants. This is likely a reflection of society’s growing interest in supporting women-owned businesses.
“There’s been a sea change among moms as they’ve come to realize that adding entrepreneurship to their lives brings exhilaration and immense gratification, not to mention supplemental—sometimes primary—income to their families in these dicey economic times,” says Rich Sloan, chief startupologist and co-founder of StartupNation.
FuzziBunz’s winning entry can be found online at http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/8383/index.php and more information about FuzziBunz can be found at www.FuzziBunz.com.
The full results of the 2010 Leading Moms in Business ranking are available on StartupNation’s website at http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business.
About FuzziBunz
The patented FuzziBunz® cloth diapers are a convenient and sustainable diapering solution for today’s busy families. FuzziBunz cloth diapers ensure no leaks, no rash and no waste. The three-layer system includes a waterproof outer barrier to keep wetness contained, a soft microfleece inner layer to pull away moisture, and a pocket-style opening for customizable absorbency. It comes in both a Perfect-Size and One-Size [adjustable] options. Tereson Dupuy invented FuzziBunz® in January 1999 in response to her infant son’s chronic diaper rash and her dissatisfaction with all available diapers. Today, Tereson is called “The Mother of the Modern Cloth Diaper.” Please visit FuzziBunz online at www.FuzziBunz.com.
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Friday, April 30th, 2010
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (April 30, 2010) – Leading cloth diaper manufacturer, FuzziBunz®, today announced a new cloth diaper color palette for all of the company’s cloth diapers, which will be available to consumers this week.
After several months of researching color swatches and talking to moms about what they wanted, the new colors represent a refreshing change for the FuzziBunz® brand. With names like Crushed Berries, Watermelon, Kumquat, Buttercream and ChocoTruffle, the fourteen updated shades fall into four luscious categories: Funkadelic FuzziBunz®, Perfectly Pastel, Primary and FuzziBunz® Featured Colors.
One additional very special shade, Dreamsicle, will be available later this year. It was named by a FuzziBunz® customer through an online naming contest last month.
“We spent a long time developing these fun shades, so this new color palette is very close to my heart,” says FuzziBunz® inventor and company founder, Tereson Dupuy. “They represent today’s stylish, modern moms and their cloth diapered babies. The colors are so happy, I want to wear them!” Dupuy is known as the mother of the modern cloth diaper.
As one of the first pocket-style cloth diapers on the market, FuzziBunz® forever changed the cloth diapering world when they were introduced in 1999. Today, FuzziBunz® are available in One-Size and Perfect Size options. The One-Size Diaper is the most adjustable cloth diaper on the market and is made to grow with a child from birth through toddlerhood. The patented FuzziBunz® design is not only stylish but prevents diaper rash by keeping baby’s skin dry and healthy.
To view the entire collection of new colors, visit www.FuzziBunz.com.
About FuzziBunz®
The patented FuzziBunz® pocket diapers are a convenient and sustainable diapering solution for today’s busy parents. The reusable diapers ensure no leaks, no rash and no waste. FuzziBunz® diapers include three layers: 1) a waterproof outer barrier to keep wetness contained, 2) a soft microfleece inner layer that touches a baby’s skin and pulls away moisture, and 3) a unique, pocket-style opening that enables a parent to customize the absorbency using super absorbent micro-terrycloth pads.
Stay-at-home-mom, Tereson Dupuy, invented FuzziBunz® in January 1999 in response to her infant son’s chronic diaper rash and her overall dissatisfaction with all available diapers. Tereson stitched the first FuzziBunz® in her home and a short time later, the FuzziBunz® diapering movement was born. For more information about FuzziBunz® cloth diapers and accessories and to find a list of retailers, please visit www.fuzzibunz.com.
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