BabyBackups Earns 2015 INDA Visionary Award
Diaper extender designed by frustrated parents proves first real solution to stop diaper blowouts
PITTSBURGH, PA, December 08, 2015 – Patented diaper blowout solution BabyBackups™ has once again impressed, this time taking home top honors, The Visionary Award, at Hygienix 2015. Awarded by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, The Visionary Award recognizes and rewards innovation in new consumer personal care products.
BabyBackups was announced as a finalist in September and beat out the competition by offering a new take on an ongoing problem, diaper blowouts. Utilizing a hypoallergenic, wedge-shaped pad, BabyBackups fits securely to any diaper brand to effectively absorb and contain excess liquids, eliminating messy clean ups and ruined clothing.
“New parents have so much going on that the last thing they should have to worry about is an ineffective diaper,” said Steve DeFrancesco, President, Sienabena, LLC. “And really, that’s why we developed BabyBackups; my wife and I were tired of dealing with this problem and knew we weren’t alone. When we developed BabyBackups we never imagined that it would catch on so quickly. Being nominated for The Visionary Award was completely unexpected, and then to have such a large group of our international peers pick BabyBackups as the most innovative product of the year was an unbelievable honor."
Alongside BabyBackups were finalists from leading manufactures, including Proctor & Gamble and McAirlaid’s. Finalists were selected from various categories such as disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products, medical/wound care products, and personal care wipes.
“The Visionary Award® recognizes new consumer products that expand the use of nonwovens and demonstrate uniqueness, novelty, and technical sophistication,” said Dave Rousse, INDA President. “There were many nominees for 2015 from which we narrowed the field to three finalists to present to the attendees at HYGIENIX: The Premier Event for Absorbent Hygiene & Personal Care Products. Professionals in this industry voted BabyBackups™ as the winning product, and we are pleased to see Sienabena, LLC and its BabyBackups product recognized by others in the industry for this ingenious new product.”
Whether it’s at home or on the go, BabyBackups are the ultimate protection from messy diaper blowouts. They can be quickly and easily added to any existing diaper brand for maximum blowout protection. Parents can use them any time they need some peace of mind; whether it's on a flight, a long car ride, to protect that beautiful outfit on that special occasion, a quick trip to the mall, or just for some added protection at night.
About INDA
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, serves hundreds of member companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry in global commerce. Since 1968, INDA events have helped members connect, learn, innovate, and develop their businesses. INDA educational courses, market data, test methods, consultancy, and issue advocacy help members succeed by providing them the information they need to better plan and execute their business strategies. For more information, visit www.inda.org, or download the INDA mobile app for immediate updates.
Diaper extender designed by frustrated parents proves first real solution to stop diaper blowouts
PITTSBURGH, PA, December 08, 2015 – Patented diaper blowout solution BabyBackups™ has once again impressed, this time taking home top honors, The Visionary Award, at Hygienix 2015. Awarded by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, The Visionary Award recognizes and rewards innovation in new consumer personal care products.
BabyBackups was announced as a finalist in September and beat out the competition by offering a new take on an ongoing problem, diaper blowouts. Utilizing a hypoallergenic, wedge-shaped pad, BabyBackups fits securely to any diaper brand to effectively absorb and contain excess liquids, eliminating messy clean ups and ruined clothing.
“New parents have so much going on that the last thing they should have to worry about is an ineffective diaper,” said Steve DeFrancesco, President, Sienabena, LLC. “And really, that’s why we developed BabyBackups; my wife and I were tired of dealing with this problem and knew we weren’t alone. When we developed BabyBackups we never imagined that it would catch on so quickly. Being nominated for The Visionary Award was completely unexpected, and then to have such a large group of our international peers pick BabyBackups as the most innovative product of the year was an unbelievable honor."
Alongside BabyBackups were finalists from leading manufactures, including Proctor & Gamble and McAirlaid’s. Finalists were selected from various categories such as disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products, medical/wound care products, and personal care wipes.
“The Visionary Award® recognizes new consumer products that expand the use of nonwovens and demonstrate uniqueness, novelty, and technical sophistication,” said Dave Rousse, INDA President. “There were many nominees for 2015 from which we narrowed the field to three finalists to present to the attendees at HYGIENIX: The Premier Event for Absorbent Hygiene & Personal Care Products. Professionals in this industry voted BabyBackups™ as the winning product, and we are pleased to see Sienabena, LLC and its BabyBackups product recognized by others in the industry for this ingenious new product.”
Whether it’s at home or on the go, BabyBackups are the ultimate protection from messy diaper blowouts. They can be quickly and easily added to any existing diaper brand for maximum blowout protection. Parents can use them any time they need some peace of mind; whether it's on a flight, a long car ride, to protect that beautiful outfit on that special occasion, a quick trip to the mall, or just for some added protection at night.
About INDA
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, serves hundreds of member companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry in global commerce. Since 1968, INDA events have helped members connect, learn, innovate, and develop their businesses. INDA educational courses, market data, test methods, consultancy, and issue advocacy help members succeed by providing them the information they need to better plan and execute their business strategies. For more information, visit www.inda.org, or download the INDA mobile app for immediate updates.
SIX TIPS TO MAKE CHANGING YOUR BABY’S DIAPER EASIER
Diapering Experts Share Their Secrets with New Parents - Including How to Prevent Diaper Blowouts
Pittsburgh, PA, July, 2014 -- Changing a baby’s diaper – especially a newborn – can be quite challenging. According to diapering experts Steve and Megan DeFrancesco, parents of two toddlers and the creators of BabyBackups, a disposable pad that prevents messy diaper blowouts, the simple act of changing a diaper can be very stressful.
“Take one squirmy baby, one sleep-deprived parent, and one dimly-lit room in the middle of the night, and you have a recipe for a mess,” said Steve DeFrancesco, president and CIO of Sienabena, LLC, which makes BabyBackups. “Having been through this process with two children, and preparing for it again with another on the way, we have some special tips for other parents that will make diapering your baby much easier.”
Diapering Experts Share Their Secrets with New Parents - Including How to Prevent Diaper Blowouts
Pittsburgh, PA, July, 2014 -- Changing a baby’s diaper – especially a newborn – can be quite challenging. According to diapering experts Steve and Megan DeFrancesco, parents of two toddlers and the creators of BabyBackups, a disposable pad that prevents messy diaper blowouts, the simple act of changing a diaper can be very stressful.
“Take one squirmy baby, one sleep-deprived parent, and one dimly-lit room in the middle of the night, and you have a recipe for a mess,” said Steve DeFrancesco, president and CIO of Sienabena, LLC, which makes BabyBackups. “Having been through this process with two children, and preparing for it again with another on the way, we have some special tips for other parents that will make diapering your baby much easier.”
- Set the mood. Don’t startle your little bundle of joy in the middle of the night by turning on a bright light to change a diaper. Use a low wattage blue light bulb instead of a white light bulb to keep the room darker. It provides enough light to let you do what you need to do but doesn’t trigger party time for your baby.
- Keep them occupied. Keep a special toy nearby to let your child play with while changing their diaper. Keeping them focused, even for just 30 seconds, will allow you to at least get them cleaned off and ready for a new diaper.
- Wrap the wrap. Lay a new diaper under the old diaper before changing it. In the event that you missed a spot on her little tush while wiping it, the mess will end up on the new diaper instead of the changing area.
- Keep those buns warm. Use a wipes warmer so that you’re not freezing your little one’s tush in the middle of the night. Think about flying first class. Being handed a cold towel to wipe your hands doesn’t sound nearly as appealing as a toasty one. Similarly, a calm baby is much easier to clean and change using a warm wipe than using a freezing cold one on his behind.
- Avoid a tinkle fountain from your little guy. Forget the teepee, keep a cloth diaper around the changing table so that you can quickly toss it over your little guy’s privates if he starts to let loose. Or simply use a wipe.
- Keep the mess where it belongs. Protect your baby, their clothes, and the changing table from messy diaper blowouts by using BabyBackups, a disposable pad that adheres to your regular diaper and keeps the poop where it belongs. Put one on at night and wake up to a clean baby and crib in the morning, even if your little one was trying to work one out while in dreamland! Plan ahead and apply a few BabyBackups to new diapers in advance so you’re always prepared.
PITTSBURGH, PA,
May 30, 2014 – Parenting is messy but cleanup doesn’t have to
be thanks to BabyBackups, a new product designed to control diaper “blowouts.” Developed
by real parents Megan and Steve DeFrancesco, BabyBackups utilize a
hypoallergenic, wedge-shaped pad that can be firmly secured to any
diaper brand, fitting snugly between the waistband of the diaper and
the baby’s back. This allows them to effectively absorb and contain
any excess liquids, eliminating messy cleanups and ruined clothing.
“With so many things to consider when taking care of a new baby, the last thing a parent should have to worry about is dealing with a blowout caused by ineffective diapers,” said Steve DeFrancesco, president, Sienabena, LLC. “That’s why my wife Megan and I developed BabyBackups, a truly effective solution to the problem of diaper blowouts. When secured to the back of any diaper, this easy-to-use product makes cleaning up after a baby who’s had a messy blowout as easy as changing a diaper.”
Diaper blowouts are especially common with newborns and breast-fed babies. And traditional diapers offer little protection from blowouts, often allowing the diaper contents to creep up the baby’s back – which is both unsightly and unhealthy. But messy blowouts can now be contained by applying BabyBackups to the back of any existing diaper brand. For maximum blowout protection, parents simply need to remove the peel strip and place the product, adhesive side first, onto the back of their baby’s diaper. It’s a quick and easy process, and to help ensure proper placement, each BabyBackups pad includes a blue indicator line.
BabyBackups are made of 100 percent allergen-free, super-absorbent materials and are available in packs of 25 for $9.95. They were developed by real parents, and tested by a willing group of messy babies.
“With so many things to consider when taking care of a new baby, the last thing a parent should have to worry about is dealing with a blowout caused by ineffective diapers,” said Steve DeFrancesco, president, Sienabena, LLC. “That’s why my wife Megan and I developed BabyBackups, a truly effective solution to the problem of diaper blowouts. When secured to the back of any diaper, this easy-to-use product makes cleaning up after a baby who’s had a messy blowout as easy as changing a diaper.”
Diaper blowouts are especially common with newborns and breast-fed babies. And traditional diapers offer little protection from blowouts, often allowing the diaper contents to creep up the baby’s back – which is both unsightly and unhealthy. But messy blowouts can now be contained by applying BabyBackups to the back of any existing diaper brand. For maximum blowout protection, parents simply need to remove the peel strip and place the product, adhesive side first, onto the back of their baby’s diaper. It’s a quick and easy process, and to help ensure proper placement, each BabyBackups pad includes a blue indicator line.
BabyBackups are made of 100 percent allergen-free, super-absorbent materials and are available in packs of 25 for $9.95. They were developed by real parents, and tested by a willing group of messy babies.
