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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As a parent, there is nothing I hate more than watching my child be in pain. A teething baby is usually miserable and fussy. I can’t say I blame them. Those sharp little teeth must feel like little razors under their gums. How to Soothe a Teething Baby What can you do to soothe a teething baby? Here are a few tips that have worked for my kids. Teething Toys There’s almost a whole aisle in big box stores dedicated to teething toys. At Cotton Babies, we carry a selection of toys that have worked for our babies. Frozen Toys
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I strongly believe in the power of retail therapy. Shopping is my hobby, and I love sharing all my deals and finds with friends. Since having kids, I realized how little I actually knew about shopping for gifts for kids. Will they like it? Will they play with it? Will they wear it? Is it safe for their age? Are they too old for it? Will it drive me crazy? Will the pieces go back in the box? Where will it be kept? Does it have special care instructions? Is it going to stain or stick to everything in my
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I’ve found that the longer I use cloth diapers, the more resistant I am to buying disposable diapers. Several weeks ago, my family had some traveling to do. First, we spent Labor Day weekend at my sister-in-law’s lake house. Then, we drove from the Midwest to Destin, Florida. I thought this would be a great time to use Flip disposable inserts full-time. Traveling with little ones can be daunting, but making plans in advance helped to keep things running smoothly. As much as I love my baby’s cloth diapers, I wanted to enjoy a carefree vacation and that didn’t involve
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Are you looking for some fun fall activities for you and your family? Look no further. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite fall activities for family members of all ages. Pumpkin Patch Visit your local pumpkin patch and choose your very own pumpkin. Bonus: the pumpkin patch is an amazing photo opp for moms who love photography! Pumpkin Carving After you’ve chosen the perfect gourd, it’s time to make a masterpiece! If your kids are too young to help with pumpkin carving, let them paint it with washable paint. Hayrides Get outside and enjoy the cooler weather on a hayride. Playing
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Finding quiet toys that keep your child entertained and engaged are hard to find. Sure, it’s easy for kids to zonk out in front of the TV or video game, but it’s nice to have a toy that allows them to actively engage their imagination. Plus, it’s great if it can hold their attention longer than 5 minutes. Here are a few of my favorite quiet toys for my toddlers. They go back to these toys again and again. And one of my favorite features? They’re quiet! Some of these are quiet and portable enough to take to restaurants, church,
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Diaper Need Diaper need is a huge, silent epidemic in the United States. According to a study*, as many as 1 in 3 families struggle to buy enough diapers. These families are forced to choose between buying diapers and essentials like food, utilities and childcare. No government assistance exists for diapers. WIC and SNAP do not help supply families with diapers. That means that parents in need resort to rationing diaper by leaving the same diaper on a baby longer than it is meant to be worn. Disposable diapers are dried out and put back on a baby. These practices put
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Good morning to “My Sun” – our newest print! My Sun is Shining Bright My Sun was inspired by the sweet lullaby that’s been sung to babies for generations. This cheerful print features hand-drawn type, whimsical illustration. The sunny color palette of Mirror, Butternut, Clementine, Noodle and White is sure to make you and your little one “happy when skies are grey.” My Sun is now available for pre-order in the following bumGenius and Flip styles at CottonBabies.com and many independent retailers. Shipping by 9/6/18. bumGenius Original 5.0 bumGenius Freetime Flip Cloth Diaper Cover Flip Training Pants bumGenius Big bumGenius
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Cotton Babies has been a proud retailer of Tula Baby Carriers since 2014. It’s been such a fun ride watching them grow and expand their product line. New carrier styles, blankets, backpacks and more. We’re pleased to welcome Tula Explore baby carrier to Cotton Babies! For the first time ever, Tula is introducing a carrier that allows baby to front face. The Tula Explore comes in the stylish prints Tula is known for and maintains the highest level of craftsmanship and comfort. Available now at CottonBabies.com! Tula Explore Details Ergonomic front facing position Variable width settings – fits newborns to toddlers
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Raise your hand if you are constantly falling behind on laundry. My hand is way up in the air! Even pre-kids, I had a hard time keeping up with laundry. Now, I am the main washer of clothes for my family of 4 plus pets. It’s amazing how much clothing tiny humans seem to dirty! Add cloth diaper laundry, and it’s like the mail. It just keeps coming and will never be done. Tips for Keeping Up with Laundry Make a Plan When I am getting ready, I can easily go through multiple outfits until I find something worthy of
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Back to Scool Blues My kids still have a few years until they start kindergarten, but last night at daycare we had a graduation party for the kids who are heading off to kindergarten. I know it’s normal for parents to feel some sadness as their kids move on from being preschoolers to kindergarten, but it hit me surprisingly hard. Back to school season turns the emotional ante way up. The kids we were celebrating were not mine, and truthfully, I barely know them other than the fact that they were in my daughter’s class. There was a sweet ceremony
