It’s hard to narrow down essentials for brand-new babies. Everyone is going to have some things that they see and go, “What?! You’re crazy, you don’t need that.” And other things on the list will have moms nodding their head in agreement. So let’s preface my list of new-baby essentials with the note that your-mileage-may-vary, but these were all “can’t live without” items. Diapers Duh. Some people like to stick with only one diaper style. But if you can, I liked to have a variety of diapering options. I always had Chinese prefolds handy, a few different covers (the Flip
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The newest Cotton Babies color, Armadillo, has been released into the wild! A combination of classic and formality, Armadillo is a warm, steel gray. Simple, cool and balanced, this bold, classy, gender-neutral shade can go with just about anything — even your favorite pair of BabyLegs. Armadillo is currently available for PRE-ORDER ONLY in bumGenius and Flip Diapers. Your order will be charged immediately. This will reserve your place in line when these items begin shipping by May 2014. Armadillo will be available in the following bumGenius and Flip Diapers: bumGenius 4.0 Snap bumGenius Freetime Snap bumGenius Elemental bumGenius Newborn H/L Flip Cover
Premiering Audrey, the Newest Addition to Our Genius Series! Inspired by one of the most heralded style icons, this new Genius Series print embodies charm, elegance and sophistication. Some might say this diaper is simply darling. A classic combination of black, white and Blossom, this one-of-a-kind print proves to be a style fit for a star. As a film and fashion figure throughout Hollywood’s Golden Age, Audrey has become the definition of style and grace – not to mention, an outstanding actress and true humanitarian. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George H. W. Bush and was one
Options. They’re great. Especially when it comes to cloth diapers. Have you ever imagined walking into a Cotton Babies store and getting free reign on everything you want? Baby carriers, cloth diapers, nursing gear, you name it – it’s yours. For this week’s giveaway, one lucky person will have the opportunity to take their pick at a few products they’ve been wanting at Cotton Babies. Now, the winner won’t have the opportunity to go into a Cotton Babies store and stuff their bag with as many items as possible. What this does mean, however, is that the winner of this week’s
I am a mother to two daughters. Baby A is 3 years old and she was diapered in disposables from day one until she was fully potty trained. Baby B is now 21 months old. She was diapered with disposables until she was 14 months old and since then has been cloth diapered exclusively. When some parents switch to cloth, the switch is because they need a way to save money. For others, they learn about the chemicals inside of disposable diapers and for some, it’s an environmental thing. Whenever I think about our switch to cloth diapers, it’s
Do you ever just want to kick back and relax? I do. Every minute. Every day. Unfortunately, you and I both live in a world where there’s this thing called responsibility, which means we don’t always have as much time to ourselves. Time is so important nowadays, especially when you don’t have much to begin with. When people think about using cloth diapers, they often think that it will be a daunting, time-consuming task. But it’s not. In fact, using cloth diapers is just as easy as using disposables and can actually help you FREE UP a few extra minutes.
What’s a day like for a stay-at-home mom? Well, it varies for everyone. I happen to have four kids, we homeschool, and I do some freelance work. So for me, a typical day goes a little something like this: 6:30- The first of my four kids will wake up. It’s always a different boy that wakes up first, but someone is always up at this time. Whichever boy wakes up first immediately wakes up all of his brothers. We have a STRICT you-must-stay-in-your-bed-until-7:30 rule. So, obviously, no one stays in their bed until 7:30am. (my husband is in the Army
Have you ever bought a bumGenius, Flip, or Econobum diaper that had markings on the label? These markings all serve a purpose. Each one has a different meaning that will help you identify the quality and condition of the cloth diaper you’re purchasing. Whether you’re snagging a second, a cloth diaper from our Growing Up In Cloth program, $1 Diaper Sale, swap groups, or private party, we wanted to give you a general breakdown of the meaning behind each marking: G – Gently Used Gently Used diapers have very minimal wear and are in excellent condition. There are no stains
Everyone has to start cloth diapering somewhere. You could begin with a few bumGenius Freetimes that were handed down from a friend or purchase an entire stash of Flip Diapers before your little one arrives, but either way, the end result will always be the same: you are cloth diapering your baby. Choosing to cloth diaper is not only good for your baby and budget, but it also helps the environment. You can save up to $1,500 with cloth diapers and keep waste out of landfills. To help you begin your cloth diapering experience, we’re making it easier to get started. For this
I’ve been pretty fortunate when it comes to habits with my sixteen month old. He’s never shown much interest in a pacifier, graduated from a bottle to a sippy cup like a champ, and has never slept with a stuffed animal or security blanket… With that being said, the hardest habit we have had to break with Asher, would be getting him to sleep in his own bed… Asher slept in a co sleeper in our room until he was about 8 months old. I postponed transitioning him to his crib because my husband, who is in the military, was