Even though this midwest winter seems to be neverending, warm weather will eventually be here. I am so excited to take my kids outside to play and explore new things and places. My little guy is about to turn 1, and he is a wobbly walker. For outings that require lots of walking, I love to strap him in a baby carrier and go. The only downside is that St. Louis summers are hot and humid. Sometimes, coming in contact with another human is just about the last thing you would want to do. Luckily, there are some lightweight and
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Big news if you live the St. Louis area! The Cotton Babies store has moved from Town and Country to our headquarters in Fenton, MO. Now Open Visit our new store at 1291 North Highway Drive. We share a building with St. Louis College of Health Careers and it’s located near Maritz, just north of Bowles & 44. Our goal is to improve customer service and streamline operations. You may know that we moved bumGenius and Flip manufacturing to St. Louis in 2016. You’ll be able to place orders online and do same day pickup. Hello, release days! What else
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Congratulations are in order if you’re expecting a new baby! Your friends and family want to celebrate your baby by throwing you a baby shower. So, it’s time to make a baby registry to pick out all the things you’d like to get for your bundle of joy. Besides having a baby registry for gift givers, it can be a great checklist for you, too. Most parents don’t expect that they will receive furniture off their registry, but it’s nice to have everything in one place as a shopping list. Don’t forget the major categories. My daughter made her debut
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People choose to use cloth diapers for different reasons. Some people are interested in saving money, which is great because all of our diapers are more cost-effective than disposable diapers. Other people are interested in reducing waste and keeping disposable diapers out of landfills. Some choose cloth diapers for their convenience as you’re less likely to experience blowouts with a properly fitted cloth diaper based on their design. Plus, you won’t need to make middle-of-the-night trips to the store because you’ve run out of diapers. Of course, some parents are drawn to modern cloth diapers because of the cute designs.
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Why Hemp Are you dealing with a heavy wetter, a toddler, or looking for an overnight solution? Look no more. Hemp cloth diapers can help. Hemp is a natural fiber that has been used for centuries to make textiles. Not only is hemp a durable, strong and versatile fiber, it also features anti-bacterial properties making it resistant to mold, bacteria, heat and mildew. What does that mean for you? It means it’s great for cloth diapering! Hemp Babies™ products are free of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. It’s safe enough to go against baby’s delicate skin. Did you know hemp absorbs nearly 8 times more than
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As a company who sells products dedicated to helping parents live their lives a bit greener, we’re big fans of St. Patrick’s Day. Green living is all about reducing waste, saving money, and sometimes, literally being green. Here are a few green products we love. Good luck choosing your favorite! bumGenius Cloth Diapers bumGenius cloth diapers are a great step toward green living. Plus, you can dress your baby in a Grasshopper or Hummingbird green diaper to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. Cloth Wipes If you’ve decided to use cloth diapers, why not make the switch to reusable wipes, too? No
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As families make plans for spring break and summer travel, we receive a lot of posts in our Facebook group, the Mob, about how to successfully use cloth diapers while traveling. Cloth Diapers While Traveling There are several factors that can make it easier or more difficult. Will you have access to do laundry? If so, carry on as normal! Try measuring out how much laundry detergent you will need ahead of time, or buy it at your destination. If you don’t have access to laundry facilities, how long will you be gone? You don’t want to go too long
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Have you ever cleaned up after Christmas morning or a birthday party and find that your child is more drawn to the box a toy came in rather than the expensive toy itself? Sure, some of the expensive toys turn out to be amazing, enriching and entertaining, but sometimes it’s the most simple items that really captivate children and their imaginations. Our Parents as Teachers educator always has amazing ideas for toys made out of items from around the house. One of our favorite suggestions is a sensory box. We made it mostly from items we already had, and it
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Easter is just a few short weeks away. It’s a time for celebration, and I am excited to curate an Easter basket for my toddler and baby. I love to plan out gifts rather than hitting up the pharmacy late on Saturday night before Easter grabbing whatever candy they might have left. Mostly, this is due to the fact that my toddler has become a candy monster and I am doing my best to direct her attention to other things. Baby Easter Basket Ideas My little guy will soon be turning 1! At this point, he likes putting everything in
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The last few months have flown by! Tommy is now TEN months old! He’s come to work with me full-time until the past few weeks. Now, he spends 1-2 days a week with Grandma. It’s good for us both as he gets used to being with other people and I have some more time to really focus on my work. I think it’s a great transition. Going cold turkey would be really hard! As Baby Grows, Things Change Things that have changed since my last post: He’s becoming more mobile. He’s dropped his third nap. Cleaning up after lunch is messy!