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Fun & Free Kid-Friendly Events at Cotton Babies
May 14, 2018 7:53 am | by
Kid-friendly events at Cotton Babies

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

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We Moved!
April 11, 2018 12:55 pm | by
Cotton Babies- new store

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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How to Cloth Diaper for Less
April 3, 2018 8:00 am | by
How to Cloth Diaper for Less

I won’t lie. When I was researching cloth diapers before I had my first child, I was taken aback by the cost. I knew it would cost more than a box of diapers, and after I figured out the costs of diapering over a lifetime, I accepted that though the initial outlay was higher than I wanted, I would save money in the long run compared to using disposable diapers. I ended up using cloth diapers on four children and even after factoring my need to buy an additional 2 dozen prefolds, more diaper covers, and a new wet bag,

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Babies at Work: an Update
February 24, 2018 8:36 pm | by
Babies at Work

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!

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Bestselling Baby Gear: Our Fan Favorites
January 19, 2018 10:00 am | by
Baby Gear 2017 Fan Favorites

One of my favorite parts of working at Cotton Babies is seeing the latest baby gear firsthand. There are constantly new and exciting things coming to market. Shopping for friends and family members as they welcome new babies and celebrate milestones is so much fun. I absolutely love when people ask me for registry or gift tips because I really and truly and enjoy discussing the pros and cons of different products. Of course, every mom has different reasons for liking different products. While I agree with the list below, it is based off our bestselling baby gear, not just

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Manual Breast Pump Review: Medela Harmony
January 15, 2018 3:25 pm | by
Medela Harmony Breast Pump Review

Are you looking for a manual breast pump? The Medela Harmony is a great, affordable option that allows you to express breastmilk for baby to take a bottle. Medela Harmony Features There are several reasons you may prefer to use a manual breast pump instead of an electric. Price. A manual pump will be less expensive than an electric pump. Make sure you check with your insurance company to see if they will cover the cost of a breast pump. Portable. A manual breast pump can go anywhere with you. The Medela Harmony is small enough to fit in your

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All Things Babywearing Guide
October 3, 2017 8:00 am | by
Mama with baby in Tula Baby Carrier

International Babywearing Week This week, October 2-8,  is International Babywearing Week! Here at Cotton Babies, we love baby carriers and wearing all the babies! We’ve rounded up some of our very favorite blog posts on babywearing to make an awesome babywearing guide. Which Carrier to Choose Need help finding the best carrier for you? Check out our Babywearing Guide. Whether it’s a wrap, soft structured carrier, sling, meh dai or another style, we’ve got the information you need. Additional babywearing resources can be found here. There are lots of reasons people love to babywear and it’s no coincidence that people have

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Doula’s Guide to Packing a Labor Bag
September 14, 2017 10:00 am | by

You’ve taken your childbirth classes, breastfeeding classes, and newborn care classes. Baby showers are done, and you have all the sweet newborn clothes washed and put away. You are seeing your care provider weekly and your magical due date is inching closer on the calendar. You are feeling ready to welcome your sweet new baby into the world, but… what do you pack in your labor bag? As a doula, this is one of the questions I am asked most frequently. When I do prenatal visits in my client’s home, they will show me their bag and ask me to tell them what

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So Many Ways to Use It: NuRoo Nursing Cover
August 3, 2017 3:56 pm | by
NuRoo Giveaway

We’re celebrating World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7! Today, we’re highlighting a product moms have fallen in love with: the NuRoo Multi-Use Cover. Truly multi-purpose, use this cover while nursing, pumping, on shopping carts, high chairs or car seats, and more. For moms who are on-the-go, having a product that folds away is easily is important. Fold the NuRoo Cover to slip inside your diaper bag. It has no straps, rings or buckles. It’s a simple, stretchy cover that combines fashion and function. It provides full coverage when used as a nursing cover and allows mom to easily check in on

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Cloth Diaper Dictionary
July 21, 2017 2:47 am | by

If you’re a member of an online mommy group, there’s a good chance you will come across a slew of abbreviations. Mom groups can be helpful to us for a variety of reasons. If you’re looking to join one, may we suggest the Cotton Babies: The Mob on Facebook. Here’s a dictionary of our unofficial list of the most commonly used abbreviations and terms. Hopefully, this list will help you join in the conversation! 4.0 – 4th style of bumGenius Original pocket diaper; see BG4 5.0 – Latest version of the bumGenius Original pocket diaper; see BG5 AI2 – All-in-2 Diaper; Usually

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