NEW bumGenius Unicorn Diaper – Introducing Tay-Tay! Don’t miss your chance to get our first unicorn diaper! Tay-Tay the jolly unicorn frolics around each day with corny things to say…. “What did the unicorn say when it fell? I’ve fallen and I can’t giddy up!” Tay-Tay, a fun, magical unicorn diaper is available exclusively at cottonbabies.com. Bring it home – it’ll bring a smile to your face! Who doesn’t love a magical unicorn? Tay-Tay is our first unicorn diaper, and we’re pretty sure you’re going to fall in love with it, too! What makes Tay-Tay so unique? This small batch unicorn
Author Archives for Julia Lohmeyer
Author Archives for Julia Lohmeyer
Wardrobe Challenges As a mom who has breastfed 2 kids, I can attest that finding great nursing apparel can be a struggle. Sure, you can do the two-shirt method where you wear a nursing tank under a regular shirt and pull up the regular shirt to nurse. The tank keeps your tummy covered. Or you can continue wearing maternity clothes, which isn’t always great for your self-esteem. When I have found actual nursing pieces I like, I’ve been known to buy in several colors. If it works, I have no problem investing in great pieces because I know I am
Author Archives for Julia Lohmeyer
I know a lot of moms use online forums to complain about the fathers of their children and their shortcomings, especially on Father’s Day. This is not one of those posts. While I, at times, get annoyed by my significant other, surely he feels the same about me and my neuroses. This post is about my favorite qualities in my husband as a father to our kids. I think these traits are universally good traits for Dads to possess. He always makes them smile. Whether it’s funny voices, actively playing or just being silly, it warms my heart when I
Author Archives for Julia Lohmeyer
We have exciting news! As many of you know we released Elemental Joy in the Fall of 2017. We know that diapers are expensive. Many families struggle to feed their family and buy diapers. If a family wants to use cloth diapers, cost shouldn’t be an obstacle. Our heart is to make cloth diapers accessible to as many people as possible. We know little changes make a big difference. Walmart Open Call This week Jenn attended some meetings at Walmart’s 5th Annual Open Call at their headquarters in Bentonville, AR. Earlier today, we were informed that we are one step closer
Author Archives for Julia Lohmeyer
Cotton Babies started out as a baby retailer selling baby slings. Then, our owner, Jenn Labit, went on to make her own cloth diaper inserts. In 2005, she created bumGenius cloth diapers. Since then, we’ve expanded our brands and make lots of (we think) cool products that help make life easier for parents and eliminate waste. Cotton Babies products have a focus on baby, but many can be used by the entire family. Here’s a breakdown of our evergrowing product assortment, the majority of which are made in the USA! bumGenius bumGenius is where it all started. These cloth diapers are
Author Archives for Julia Lohmeyer
“Crunchy moms” are all about natural living. You might have a little bit of “crunch” in your parenting style if you do any of the following things. A lot of crunchy traits are things other moms mainstream moms might roll their eyes at. And for the record – that’s a-okay! Every mom makes different choices and we respect them all as long as baby is safe. You do you and what works for your family. You Might Be Crunchy If… Cloth Diapers Caring about the environment is considered crunchy to some. Of course, at Cotton Babies, we think families who
Author Archives for Julia Lohmeyer
One of the best parts about opening our manufacturing facilities in St. Louis, MO is seeing our ideas come to life. On any given workday, new ideas and products are being brought to life in this very building. We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our cloth diapers and expand our product line to make life easier for parents. Our process all takes place under one roof – from the first idea for the product to the research, cut & sew manufacturing, marketing, and fulfillment. Did you know our cloth diapers are sewn in the USA? We’re so proud to offer
Author Archives for Julia Lohmeyer
We are all moved into our new store. We recently celebrated our Grand Opening Party with lots of fun including giveaways. If you weren’t able to join us, don’t worry- we have lots of fun events planned each week at the Cotton Babies store in Fenton, MO! Our new store is under the same roof as our corporate headquarters. That means we have MORE space to do lots of fun things! Free Activities & Events Music & Movement Have fun listening to music and dancing along! You and your little one will love this free interactive class. Story Time We
Author Archives for Julia Lohmeyer
Mark the calendar: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, 2019. Let us help you find gifts for all the moms in your life: your mom, your mother-in-law, your best friend, sister and don’t forget to treat yourself. Not all Dad’s or husbands will remember to give you a thoughtful gift. If you are that mom, take care of yourself! Here are some ideas for our favorite Mother’s Day gifts. A word of advice, always consider what she would want to receive. Fresh Flowers The quintessential mother’s day gift: flowers. Give them to brighten her day. If she wants a gift that
Author Archives for Julia Lohmeyer
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22! Do you have plans to celebrate Earth Day? You can take care of the planet year-round with bumGenius and Flip cloth diapers. How do cloth diapers help protect the Earth? Prevent waste. Switching to cloth diapers can keep tons of trash out of landfills. What else can you do? Here are some simple steps you can take to live a little more green. Ditch dryer sheets for reusable wool dryer balls. Use flannel wipes or washcloths instead of disposable wipes and paper towels. Carpool. Lower emissions by riding to work with a co-worker who