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20 Things I’ve Learned as a Mom of a Toddler
October 30, 2017 11:47 am | by
Mom of a toddler

It has been over two years since I last mused on all I’ve learned as a parent of one. My daughter is now three and every day is a roller coaster of emotions and laughs. She’s spirited. Yes. We will go with that euphemism. Here are some things I’ve learned as a mom of a toddler. A lot has changed since my last list. 20 Things I Know as a Mom of a Toddler I know NOTHING. I have more questions than answers. Questions like, is this karma? Wait, we don’t spank anymore, right? Time out? Time in? When can

Column: real mom talk

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How to Take Milk Bath Photos
October 10, 2017 8:00 am | by
Milk Bath Photos

I’ve fallen in love with some beautiful and surreal milk bath photos. Since I am not a photographer, I turned to my photographer friends to help me take some pictures. We tried it out so you don’t have to make the same mistakes we did. Enjoy this step-by-step guide to getting your milk bath photos to turn out great! Step 1: Choose Your Tub You have lots of options: steel tub, porcelain, bathtub, vintage tub, fancy sink, random item you can fill with liquid. I chose to repurpose a steel tub I had that may or may not have been

Column: just for fun

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Top 20 Non-Candy Halloween Treats
October 4, 2017 1:12 pm | by

Halloween usually translates into sugar overload. My daughter’s school has an annual Trunk or Treat. Rather than hand out more candy, I opt to give out pretzels. They’re still not healthy, but they’re slightly better off in my mind. Here’s a list of non-candy Halloween treats. My daughter has received most of these, and we were all pretty happy with them! The List Bubbles – Always a hit Stickers – Find some fun Halloween stickers Pencils – Great for older kids, too Crayons or Markers – We could always use more Fruit snacks/fruit leather/raisins – Healthier option, but still sweet Animal

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Big & Bigger: Larger Cloth Diapers
August 26, 2017 8:00 am | by
Extended size cloth diapers

Not long ago, we introduced bumGenius Big cloth diapers & Bigger cloth diapers. Many families have children struggling with incontinence issues, and a growing population of retirees is also facing challenges with incontinence, limited incomes, and increasingly expensive disposable diapering products. In response to these issues and at the request of our customers, we’ve created reusable, and “size-adjustable” cloth diaper products designed to fit a range of individuals reaching up to include the small adult. bumGenius “Big” cloth diapers were designed with a child in mind and will fit from 35-70 pounds. bumGenius “Bigger”cloth diapers were designed with an older child, pre-teen, or

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Sharing Values: Partnering with Dignity Period
August 5, 2017 8:00 am | by
Fabric and finished pads

Cotton Babies and Dignity Period,  an organization whose mission is to keep Ethiopian girls in school by providing quality menstrual hygiene products, have a lot in common. Both began with an entrepreneurial woman who identified a serious lack in her community and decided to do something about it. Dignity Period Dignity Period supports the Mariam Seba Sanitary Products Factory, which was founded in 2009 by Freweini Mebrahtu, an Ethiopian woman with a bold vision. Growing up in Ethiopia, Freweini went through puberty and young adulthood without access to sanitary supplies. She remembers missing school, being isolated and embarrassed at home,

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Lamby Lambskin Cuddle Rug Review
July 28, 2017 8:00 am | by
Lamby review

Everyone wants to ask, “how’s the new baby sleeping? Is he sleeping through the night?” No, Carol. No, he is not. My kids don’t sleep. At this stage, I’m willing to try anything, including the Lamby Lambskin Cuddle Rug. My babies are not bad babies. They just want to be snuggled. Coincidentally, I love to snuggle them. It’s not a bad thing. Most of the time, this arrangement makes me pretty happy. We have our routine down. I go to bed early while my husband tends to our infant. Usually, he wears him in a Moby Wrap. After I get

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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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Babies at Work: What It’s Really Like
July 17, 2017 4:09 pm | by
Babies at Work_Tommy and Mommy

I am extremely lucky to work at a company that goes out of its way to support mothers and families. At Cotton Babies, I get to bring my baby to work. Babies at work is easily the best perk I’ve ever had. Since returning to work, everyone asks me what it’s like. I came back to work when my baby, Tommy, was 8 weeks old. He is now 13 weeks old, and we are both adjusting to life in the office. Here, I’ll answer the questions I am most commonly asked. Where does the baby go? He’s with me most of

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Mom Tips: Making Time for YOU
June 19, 2017 9:00 am | by

Self care is super important, but unfortunately many moms forget how important it is. We need to take some time for ourselves to recharge our batteries and take care of us. How are we supposed to take care of our little ones to our full potential if we’re only half-charged? Here are my a few tips to making time for you! Wake up a littler earlier. I know this is super hard – especially if you’re still waking up in the middle of the night with the baby. I’ll admit – I don’t wake up early very often because I

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5 Things to Love about Econobum
June 7, 2017 8:00 am | by

I’ve been using cloth diapers for nearly two years. In the beginning, I had mostly Flip, a few bumGenius 4.0’s, a couple Freetimes, and one Elemental. Over the years, I’ve collected a few more of each, and picked up some Econobum when they were on sale. Flips have become my go-to diapers, so it seemed like Econobum would be a pretty easy transition… And I was right! Econobum diapers are great. Why I love Econobum 1. Change absorbency. Econobum offers a great set of prefolds, but it’s easy to switch out inserts to get the perfect level of absorbency. That goes both ways

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