With social distancing in full effect, it’s important to protect those most vulnerable. While baby showers are meant to be a joyous occasion, it’s critical that for the time being people limit large gatherings. Instead of hosting a large in-person baby shower, a fun, interactive way to celebrate is with a virtual baby shower. What is a virtual baby shower? A virtual baby shower celebrates the new parents and their bundle of joy. Instead of gathering in person, everyone can watch the mama-to-be via video stream or in an interactive video chat, like a Zoom meeting. You can even get
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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
Anyone who’s had a newborn knows for such tiny people they sure do need a lot of belongings. When expecting moms ask me for tips on starting their registry I have some simple advice to keep in mind. When you create your baby registry for the first time, start out by adding items that your child 100% needs during the first month of life. It’ll be less overwhelming if you have a starting point. Besides the obvious infant car seat and stroller, crib or bassinet; think bottles, burp cloths, diapers, towels and swaddle blankets. I find you can never have
Sometimes pregnant mothers can be confused about how to register for baby gifts before a baby shower without seeming tacky or rude. Here are some tips to help. Is a Baby Shower Gift Registry Tacky, Rude, or Inappropriate? No! Most people appreciate being able to quickly and easily find a baby shower gift that will be something they are sure you will need or want. This is especially helpful for matching nursery décor, infant items in a certain color theme or for subsequent pregnancies when you may already have many baby items. Shower guests and other well-wishers may still choose
A new baby brings many changes into a new parent’s life. From sleep schedules to diaper routines, there are a variety of adjustments a new parent must make when baby makes their way into the world. Why not make life a little easier with the perfect shower gift for any new cloth diaper parent: the Econobum Newborn Kit. Whether you’ve had experience with cloth diapers or just diving in, this new parent cloth diaper kit includes just about everything you need to start cloth diapering a newborn. The Econobum Newborn Kit was specifically designed for new parents who’ve made the choice
I don’t know about you, but I love buying baby shower gifts! Buying for a fellow cloth diapering mom-to-be can be easy (and fun) because it gives you a reason to #buyallthediapers! But what do you buy from your favorite cloth diaper retailer for the mama that doesn’t want to cloth diaper? Here are a few super affordable gift ideas! A Wet Bag. Most mom-to-be’s don’t think of this, but wet bags can be handy even if they’re not cloth diapering! They can be a lifesaver in extreme situations, such as “poopsplosions” when you’re out and about with baby. JuJuBe Be Quick Bag. This is one of
Finding a thoughtful gift for a baby shower is hard. But finding a thoughtful gift for a parent who has seemingly everything is even harder. If you’re going to baby shower or sprinkle, here’s our roundup of the most fun, creative, practical gifts that every mom loves! Hospital Bag. Fill a cute bag with chocolatey snacks, hair ties, Sudoku/games, PJ pants, classical music, water bottles, magazines and anything else she could want or need pre or post-delivery. My girlfriend made me a bag like this for my fourth child. I used everything in the bag during my long labor and post-hospital
We’re hosting a baby shower for Jenn on Pinterest, but there’s a twist! YOU have the chance to receive the gifts because her shower is a Pinterest Contest! We’re asking all guests to pin their favorite must-have mama and baby items to a special Pinterest board so we can see which items you think every new mama needs! It has been nearly four years since a newborn baby has graced the Labit home. Since her (now) youngest daughter Elsie arrived, A TON of new baby products have been released, so Jenn would like your help discovering new items – for
You probably already heard, Jenn, the fearless leader of Cotton Babies, is having a baby! Only a few weeks remain before her new addition will enter the world, and it has been nearly four years since a newborn baby has graced the Labit home. Since her (now) youngest daughter Elsie arrived, A TON of new baby products have been released, so Jenn would like your help discovering new items – for her family and for Cotton Babies. We’re hosting a baby shower for Jenn on Pinterest, but there’s a twist! YOU have the chance to receive the gifts because