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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Virtual learning has, hopefully, improved for many families since this spring when it was thrust into our lives. After a summer of planning, many are approaching virtual learning with a fresh breath of air. Instead of just barely getting by, we, collectively, have found some things that help to make things go smoother this time around. First of all, none of this is ideal, and all of us are doing our best. Hopefully, these tips will help make things a little bit easier for you and your family. Dedicated Space for Virtual Learning In normal times, most kids go to
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Just because breastfeeding is natural, doesn’t mean it’s always easy. If you are pregnant and plan on breastfeeding, set yourself up to succeed. Lactation Consultant If your hospital or midwife has a lactation consultant, meet with them to have your baby’s latch evaluated. Getting a good latch helps ensure baby is transferring milk and mama will not be in pain. A lactation consultant is a great resource for a new mom. Comfort Products When you first start breastfeeding, it is normal to experience engorgement and discomfort. The Lansinoh Breastfeeding Starter Pack includes lanolin and therapy packs to provide relief.
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2020 has thrown us more curveballs than any year in recent history. Let’s make going back to school, whether in-person or virtual, a little bit easier. Masks for Back to School If your kids are going back to school, have you considered how you are going to send spare masks? Wet Bags are a great solution for storing disposable or reusable cloth face masks. Sort them out. Do a light color for clean masks and a dark wet color for used masks. Or choose your favorite print! We have tons of options available. Kid-sized disposable masks are available here and
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Many new moms find they like the benefits a belly band can provide for them. Let’s take a look at the different types of belly bands we carry at Cotton Babies. Early Stages of Pregnancy Bella Band – Extend the life of your pre-pregnancy pants with a Bella Band. These help expectant moms to continue to wear their pants while pregnant. Shop our selection of colors and sizes. As Belly Grows Belly Support bands can help to minimize discomfort for moms with a growing belly. It adds back and abdominal support while providing extra support to hips. Post-Pregnancy After baby is born, a tummy
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We’re tidying up our warehouse and marking down some really cool stuff to make room for more cool stuff! Here are a few of my favorite deals. Hurry – when they’re gone, they’re gone! Baby Carriers We’re marking down some favorite prints! Check out the Tula Baby Carriers and Tula Toddler Carriers. If Wraps are your thing, this is NOT a drill! There are some amazing deals to be had. Scoop up some babywearing accessories while you’re at it. Everything Breastfeeding If you need some support breastfeeding, we’ve got you covered. From nursing bras and nursing tanks to supplements and
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New Wool Diaper Covers by bumGenius are available now! bumGenius Wool Diaper Covers are made from two layers of undyed, unbleached, interlock knit wool. Each cover is designed with a little extra room so it fits well over a fitted diaper or prefold. Features a hook and loop closure for easy on and off. This is a daytime-weight wool cover. For overnights, add an additional wool soaker pad to this cover. What Size Wool Diaper Do You Need? XS: 6 – 12 lbs. Small: 8 – 16 lbs. Medium: 15 – 22 lbs. Large: 22 – 30 lbs. Fit is approximate and may
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As the United States unemployment reaches its highest since 1943, many families are looking for ways to save money and cut costs any way they can. Cloth Diapers Save Money Families with babies who need diapers know just how expensive disposable diapers can be. Plus, as people are hoarding toilet paper and diapers, it may be difficult to find your preferred diapers. Now is a great time to make the switch to cloth diapers. To get the most bang for your buck, check out the Elemental Joy Cloth Diaper Kit. If you want to switch to full-time cloth diapers, we
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Guess what! It’s National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. In the past, I’ve shared what my experience was like to have a baby at work. I thought those days were long behind us. Then, COVID-19 happened and I have found myself at home with a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old. First of all, I don’t want this post to come off as ungrateful. I realize that I am incredibly fortunate to have the ability to continue to work from home. With that said, there is nothing easy about this arrangement. What I Love About Working From Home No
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Congratulations on choosing JOY with the Elemental Joy Cloth Diaper Kit! Here are some helpful tips to get you started. Washing your diapers The number #1 question about cloth diapers is “how do you wash them?” Here’s some good news: it’s easy! Use a detergent that will properly clean your clothes. If your detergent is working to get stains out of baby’s clothes, it should work on cloth diapers. Wash your Elemental Joy cloth diaper covers once before putting on your baby. For maximum absorbency, wash and dry the 100% cotton inserts several times. By drying them on tumble dry
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When using cloth diapers, you will need a few wet bags, too. Let’s talk about the different wet bag styles and some of our favorite ways to use them. From smallest to largest, let’s start with the bumGenius Mini Wet Bag. Mini Wet Bag Capacity: 1 cloth diaper The Mini Wet Bag is great for a quick outing. It really only holds one cloth diaper, but it can be used to hold wipes. It has a simple tapered fold-over design closure. Other use: The Mini Wet Bag is great for holding small toys or crayons in a diaper bag. Currently,
