My Intro to Cloth Diapers: Not Just Prefolds & Plastic Pants Anymore I have been around cloth diapers my entire life. As a child, my mother used cloth diapers on me. Can you picture it- prefolds and pins and plastic pants? I always wanted a big family, but diapers are so expensive! When I was a young adult, a friend was diapering her new baby and was using prefold diapers and diaper covers. This was a far cry from the plastic pants of my youth. Having no younger siblings, my only experience with diapers was with babysitting. All of the
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Cloth diapers are going mainstream! As of this week, you will be able to find Elemental Joy cloth diaper kits on the shelves in select Walmart stores. Each kit includes: 6 Elemental Joy cloth diaper covers 12 cloth diaper inserts – 100% cotton 1 wet bag Reusable cloth diaper pail The new Elemental Joy cover and insert design have been engineered for ease of use. Everything you need to get started comes in one handy bucket! It’s not only a great value, but the entire product is made here in the USA. We’re so proud of that! The Road to
Aren’t holidays just more fun when there are little ones involved? We’ve got a list of our favorite GREEN things to get your whole family ready for St. Patrick’s Day! Don’t get pinched- go green! And when it comes to making “green” choices, we don’t just mean the color. Many of these green gifts are good for the planet, too. Green Diapers This is Cotton Babies, after all, so we’ve got to show some love for cloth diapers. Which are your favorite green diapers for St. Patrick’s Day? I’ve got my eye on Hummingbird, Grasshopper, Sierpinski, The Big Woods, Play,
Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all! We are feeling the love with our newest cloth diaper, Smitten! Available exclusively in Flip covers at this time, Smitten is a Countess Pink Diaper with white binding and tabs with heart-shaped snaps! Yes, the tab snaps are hearts! Choose from white Heart snaps – affectionately known as Wink. Or black heart snaps we’ve nicknamed Blink! This lovely diaper will make your heart skip a beat! It’s sweet enough for Valentine’s Day, birthday celebrations or everyday wear. Smitten Giveaway To spread the love, we’re giving away a Smitten with Blink(black) snaps! Tell us something
We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families and friends! We are pleased to introduce you to our newest bumGenius and Flip diaper print: Wolfgang. Wolfgang Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prolific composer whose work significantly shaped classical music. He created more than 600 works of music, including the twelve variations on the French folk song “Ah! vous dirai-ie, maman”, better known as the famous melody for the lullaby Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Jane Taylor, an English poet, wrote the oft uncredited lyrics to this children’s poem. Children sing those lyrics to a melody used in a
Our newest line of diapers, Elemental Joy, just celebrated its first birthday! Elemental Joy cloth diapers were introduced last fall and have quickly become a fan favorite – especially for parents interested in buying cloth diapers on a budget. Elemental Joy Diapers Our Elemental Joy pocket cloth diapers are available in a number of adorable colors and prints. Parents who love natural fibers are drawn to these diapers because they come with a cotton flat to be used as an insert. Since it’s a pocket style diaper, you can easily add another layer to make them more absorbent. Like our
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
It’s sweet dreams with “My Moon” – our newest cloth diaper print! You Are My Moon & Stars My Moon was created while thinking about the special moments you share with your little one at night. This print sings, “You are my moon & stars” with a color palette of dark blue, Mirror, Butternut, Noodle and White to inspire sweet dreams. My Moon is now available for pre-order in the following bumGenius and Flip styles at CottonBabies.com and many independent retailers. Shipping by 9/17/18. bumGenius Original 5.0 bumGenius Freetime Flip Cloth Diaper Cover Flip Training Pants bumGenius Big bumGenius Bigger bumGenius
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
Did you know World Breastfeeding Week is August 1 – 7, 2018? Cotton Babies offers many products to help breastfeeding moms – from our MilkDaze line, nursing pillows, breast pumps, supplements, nursing bras, and even classes and support groups. We want to help you succeed and be happy no matter how you choose to feed your baby. Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with MilkDaze We know that breastfeeding can be a lot of work, and we strive to deliver products that make things easier for mama and baby. Not your Ordinary Nursing Pads Our patented MilkDaze Stay-Dry Nursing Pads were designed