Julia Lohmeyer
Executive Assistant
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Julia joined Cotton Babies in 2016 as Executive Assistant to Jenn Labit. She’s the proud mama to a toddler and a baby. She and her husband also have 2 dogs, a cat, a turtle and a pet fish. Julia is a diehard Cardinals fan who loves spending time with her family, shopping, crafting, and binge-watching “The Office.”
www.jenniferlabit.com
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Are you looking for a sustainable gift that (literally) won’t end up in the trash? Are you looking for a useful gift that both parent and baby will benefit from? I’m going to let you in on a secret: it’s cloth diapers! You can trim a tree and trim a budget! Cloth diapers can save parents literally hundreds to hundreds of dollars when used in place in disposable diapers. If you don’t know which diaper they would like, here are some tips. Most Bang for Your Buck Elemental Joy Cloth Diaper Kit is an affordable, easy to use option that
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The cloth diaper community is unique. Oftentimes, cloth diaper mamas are passionate about cloth diapers and are interested in teaching others about their many benefits. And when they are finished diapering their own babies, they want to help others. We are thankful to be a part of this community. It was the generosity of one mom whose gift kicked off what would evolve into Cotton Babies. One friend saw that her friend, Jenn, was struggling. She offered her a stash of cloth diapers to get her started. That simple act of giving ignited a spark that grew into selling baby
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What’s better than being wrapped in love? Giving the gift of love! Spread cheer this holiday season with baby carriers and swaddle blankets. Cotton Babies has you covered! Baby Carriers A baby carrier is a practical and thoughtful gift. There are countless reasons to love babywearing! Free hands, baby snuggles, bonding time and many more. Choose from slings, soft structured carriers or wraps. With all the styles and fabric options, mom can always use more than one baby carrier. Of course, baby carriers are a great gift for any caregiver – or even for the baby who is lucky enough
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Keep your little one bundled up at the weather cools off. Here are a few of our favorite ways to keep your baby cozy on the go. 1. Wear the baby Keep baby snuggled up away from the elements in a baby carrier. You will be able to easily tell if the baby is getting too hot or too cold if you are wearing them in a carrier. 2. Stroller Cover This Skip Hop Three Season Footmuff is great for taking walks as the temperature drops. You can easily remove the winter layer as you head indoors to keep your
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As much as I love cloth diapers, I also love the satisfaction of completing the potty training process! First – it’s important to remember that kids learn to use the toilet at different times. There are tons of philosophies on potty training. I’m of the opinion that it’s best to wait until your child is ready. How do you know they’re ready? They show interest in the potty. They’re not scared. They want to try sitting on the potty. They tell you when they need a diaper change. They sometimes wake up dry from naps. They sometimes have a dry
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Don’t miss this BIG SALE! Save 35% nearly sitewide at Cottobabies.com. Plus – 10% off orders of $100 or more! Sale ends October 23, 2019, at 11:59 pm CST. While supplies last. Some exclusions apply. Oversold items will be canceled and refunded. Don’t miss this sale! There are TONS of great deals you don’t want to miss. Cloth Diapers Baby Carriers Nursing Bras Toys Breast Pumps and Accessories Baby Clothing Strollers Diaper Bags AND MUCH MORE!
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As a cloth diaper company, we strive to reduce waste at our office and limit our environmental impact. After a Costco run, it seemed ridiculous how many paper towels we bought. Did we really need them? Our founder, Jenn, mentioned that they rarely use paper towels at home. There’s a drawer in her family’s kitchen with cut up t-shirts that are used in place of paper napkins and paper towels. So, we asked our staff if they had any t-shirts they wanted to Marie Kondo. Rather than taking them to a thrift store, we asked them to bring them to
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Fat Brain Toys have yet to let me down. These fun, engaging toys teach kids new skills while having fun. Here are a few favorites that you should check out ASAP. Besides being colorful and inspiring creativity, this group of toys has a few things in common. No batteries required! In my house, if the batteries die, there’s a good chance the toy will stay dead for quite a long time. Second, no annoying sounds, music or lights. Seriously, when someone gives my kids a gift with a bunch of loud noises, I have to wonder if they are trying
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Sometimes with cloth diapers, #babygotback. It’s possible that you may need to size up in pants to accommodate a particularly fluffy butt. When it’s warm out, baby can go sans pants. Genius Shirts To coordinate with some of our favorite Genius Series diapers, we carry a selection of Baby Genius tees. Your baby can rock a matching t-shirt to your favorite Genius Series diaper. Here are a few of our faves! Shop our Genius Baby Clothing to see more! Roomy Pants Doodle Pants are adorable baby pants that are extra stretchy and easily fit over a cloth diaper booty.
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Recently, Walmart announced published its goal of Zero Plastic Waste. In summation, the company plans to use less plastic, recycle more and find alternatives. The company goes on to detail how it will achieve these goals by 2025. As a company dedicated to making reusable alternatives available to the mass market, we applaud Walmart on its endeavor to take a greener approach in its strategy. Reusable Options When we pitched a new product to Walmart, we knew a reusable product made in the USA would be what set us apart from what Walmart was currently selling. Earlier this year, our
