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
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I am a mom to 2 kids, a boy and a girl. Thanks to some super generous cousins who have given us plenty of their gently used hand-me-down clothes, we’ve tried many types of baby shoes over the years. For babies who are just learning to walk, I definitely prefer a soft sole shoe. It helps the baby to feel the ground and prevents them from getting tripped up on some chunky, heavy soles. Baby Shoes to Avoid While we’ve worn some darling sandals and flip-flops, those are difficult to keep on. Shoes that constantly fall off baby’s feet are
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bumGenius cloth diaper styles look pretty similar from the outside thanks to our patented butterfly closure system with stretchy tabs. This feature helps get a secure fit every time. Inside the diapers is where the real differences exist. So, let’s take a look inside bumGenius diapers to see what’s the same and what’s different between styles. Original Pocket Diaper 5.0 Our Original Pocket Diaper 5.0 is a pocket style diaper. Because it’s lined with smooth, stay-dry suede cloth, the lining pulls moisture away from baby’s skin. You will see an opening on the inside of the diaper by the back
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Make a splash with NEW Froglet Swim Diapers from bumGenius! Do you have plans to be a beach bum this summer? Whether you’re hitting the pool, have plans for the splash pad or just keeping cool in your own backyard, don’t forget to pack a swim diaper! Froglet Swim Diapers are now available in 2 Genius Series prints: Spence and Marie. These diapers are cute enough to wear on their own or your little one can wear it under their favorite swimsuit. Froglet’s polyester lining and gentle waist and leg elastic traps messes, so your tadpole can splish and splash
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Let’s go Blues! Cotton Babies is based in St. Louis, Missouri. We love our hometown teams and are especially thrilled to celebrate the St. Louis Blues winning their first Stanley Cup… ever! To celebrate this seriously monumental occasion, we’ve created some special diapers to mark the occasion. You can still get your very own Celebratory Hockey 2-pack we’ve nicknamed Stanley and Gloria. Our “game 7” ultra-limited edition diapers are made in the Blues’ team colors. Plus, we’ve done something we’ve never done before. We embroidered “STL” on the backs of the diapers. Gloria If you don’t get the joke, we’ll
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Summer is here! Take your kids outside and enjoy the weather. Here in St. Louis, we like to say, “If you don’t like the weather… wait.” That’s because it’s not uncommon for major temperature shifts to occur. On some days, it can feel like a different season between morning and afternoon. If it gets too hot it’s a rainy day, here’s a list of activities you can do together. Have fun! Jump in the puddles on a rainy day Of course, every now and then, you have to embrace a rainy day. Grab some galoshes, an umbrella and a raincoat
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As you prepare to welcome your new baby, creating a Baby Registry is a great way to organize your checklist and ensure you do not receive duplicate gifts. Here’s a list created by real moms of our favorite must-have natural parenting items to add to your baby registry. bumGenius Cloth Diapers Of course, bumGenius cloth diapers are at the top of our baby registry list. Between Littles, Freetime, Elemental, and Original Pocket Diaper, you will find the style that meets your needs. Plus, choose between tons of colors and prints to suit your taste. Flip Diaper Cover Even if you’re
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People choose cloth diapers for many different reasons. Some people are excited about saving money while others are dedicated to reducing waste. Some parents want to know exactly what is in their child’s diaper while others simply like cloth diapers because they are cute. Protect the Planet I love what cloth diapers replace. I definitely appreciate all of the reasons people choose cloth diapers. Originally, I was drawn to cloth diapers because of their environmental impact. I hated the thought of putting over a ton of waste into a landfill just from my kid’s diapers. As I learned more about cloth diapers through