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Top Natural Parenting Products for Your Baby Registry
May 15, 2019 3:58 pm | by
Natural parenting products for a baby registry

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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15 Ways to Use a Swaddle Blanket
April 17, 2019 7:00 am | by
15 Ways to Use a Swaddle Blanket

The Multi-Tool of Parenting If I were to choose one must-have baby item, I think I would choose a swaddle blanket. I’m still loving swaddle blankets. They are like the swiss army knife of parenting tools- and my youngest child just turned 11. There is something about that beautiful woven fabric. Stella, my youngest, loved to be swaddled – constantly. I used to jest that it was because of the egg rolls and burritos I craved while I was pregnant.  My current obsession is our Genius series Swaddle Blankets.  These are MY colors.  I can never quite decide which one

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My Journey with Cloth Diapers
March 20, 2019 8:00 am | by
My journey with cloth diapers. From 23 years ago until now. #clothdiapers

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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Ditch the Disposables for Reusable Options
March 18, 2019 9:18 pm | by
Make the switch! Try swapping out some disposable items for reusable options. Save money and prevent waste.

Apparently, it’s almost spring. It’s pretty hard to tell that here in St. Louis where we’ve had snow in the forecast just a few weeks ago. The countdown to  Easter has begun, which I consider the unofficial start of spring. Lent is also a season in which some people choose to give up something or abstain from activities, like skipping decadent desserts and watching trash tv. I’ve seen a lot of buzz online about people ditching one-time use items this Lent. Swapping plastic straws for stainless steel, paper napkins for cloth, plastic cutlery for silverware, plastic bags for canvas totes,

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Fight Through Cold and Flu Season
March 11, 2019 9:00 pm | by
Great Products to fight colds and flu

Anyone else ready for Spring? Winter’s cold & the flu have finally hit our home. Everyone knows, drink plenty of fluids and try to make your family as comfortable as possible while the illness persists. Besides cloth diapering, I try to be as natural as possible in my parenting.  Some of my favorite tricks to fight through  cold and flu season are available right here at Cotton Babies. BumGenius Flannel Wipes Most people probably think about flannel wipes for bottoms, but when you have a drippy sore nose- that soft flannel is so much kinder to our skin than any

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Our Most-Loved Gifts
January 29, 2019 4:00 pm | by

While the Christmas season may be over, a great baby gift can be given any time of the year. There are some tried and true baby gifts that the staff at Cotton Babies – most of who are parents – adore. Baby Carriers A supportive baby carrier is essential to many parents. It allows baby to feel the closeness of a parent or caregiver while provider the wearer to have the freedom to get things done. Where it’s walking the dog, doing some dishes or just eating a meal, baby carriers definitely come in handy around the house. If parents

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The Joy of Organizing: What To Do With All the Toys
January 17, 2019 9:24 pm | by
What to do with all the toys?

Well, we blinked and the holidays have come and gone. All that remains are a few extra pounds and likely a heap of new toys, some of which have already been abandoned. If you’re anything like us, you’ve also been bingeing on Marie Kondo and are straight up not finding the spark of joy in all of this “stuff”. Take a deep breath in. We’re right there with you. Toy Organization I am a self-proclaimed control freak. I need to know where are all the toys are at all times. If a toy has a bunch of pieces, I have a need

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Rainy Day Giving You the Blues?
January 1, 2019 8:00 am | by

Splish splash! Rain doesn’t have to ruin your day. With our fun accessories, you’ll be ready to embrace a rainy day dance in the drizzle! Umbrellas for a Rainy Day These color-changing umbrellas make a rainy day tons of fun. When the rain touches the umbrellas, they change color. Choose from dinosaurs, unicorns or raindrops & clouds. Ponchos Have fun splashing around puddles in an adorable poncho. Like the umbrellas, these change color when wet, too! Raincoats We adore these sweet raincoats by Skip Hop! Choose your favorite animal for the ultimate rainy day style. What are your tips for rainy day

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How to Safely Keep Your Child Warm in Their Car Seat
December 28, 2018 3:22 pm | by
Tips for keeping your child warm while traveling in their car seat.

Keeping children warm in the winter is important, but so is car seat safety. Puffy coats can get in the way of car seat straps. If you were in a collision, the pressure of the accident could change how the child is restrained, which means the child could shift in the seat causing harm or even be ejected from the seat. Securing the child properly in the straps is key. If you have questions, refer to your owner’s manual or contact a CSPT. How to Check If a Coat is Too Puffy As a test, buckle your child in their

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Holiday Traditions for Families
December 20, 2018 4:00 am | by
Choosing the perfect holiday traditions for your family.

We are just days away from Christmas. Are you trying to decide which activities you and your family will do this weekend? Here are a few of my favorite holiday traditions to do with my own family. Here’s a piece of advice: you don’t need to do EVERY tradition! Once you start, your kids might expect you to follow through every year. Figure out what makes you all happy and do that together. Lights Whether it’s hanging your own or driving around to look at lights, this is a relatively low-key activity that will get you all in the holiday

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