If you are new to cloth diapers, chances are you’ll be discovering a lot of new jargon. One term that is often used by cloth diapering companies is the word seconds. Seconds are a nickname for second quality products. You may also hear them called “factory seconds” in other industries. What is seconds quality? Generally speaking, it’s a product that doesn’t quite meet a company’s quality control standards. What are those standards? Well, that varies from company to company. Our team carefully checks our products before they go out the door. As we sort and package your diapers, occasionally we
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At Cotton Babies, we believe that there are no dumb questions. Sometimes it is difficult if you are new to cloth diapers to understand exactly how our bumGenius, Flip, Econobum and Elemental Joy cloth diapers and covers can fit a growing baby from birth through potty training. Each of our one size cloth diapers have three rows of snaps, three snaps in each row. This 3×3 snap down design gives each diaper a small, medium and large size setting. We have some weight guidelines to help you know which size should fit your little one. To use the small rise setting, snap
The clock is ticking. Only a few days remain to get your entry posted online for our 2nd Annual Virtual Stroller Parade! The grand prize winner will receive a 12 pack of bumGenius, Flip or Econobum cloth diapers in the style of their choice. Yes, that means you could win 12 bumGenius Elementals or Freetimes if that is what your heart desires. All it takes is a little creativity and a few minutes to upload photos of your creation. Until August 26, decorate your stroller (or wagon, doll stroller or any child moving device with wheels) like a parade float
Maybe you’ve already heard about the Cotton Babies Stroller Parade event coming to Cotton Babies stores this weekend. Don’t live near a Cotton Babies store? Don’t worry! We have the same great prizes reserved for our online customers who want to participate in our virtual stroller parade. So, what exactly does this mean?! It means we want you decorate your stroller like a parade float then dress up your family in a fun, creative way and join us as we march down the sidewalk! Or, in some cases, your driveway 😉 For our online customers: To participate in the Cotton
The 2nd Annual Cotton Babies Stroller Parade is a little more than a week away! So, what exactly does this mean?! It means we want you decorate your stroller like a parade float then dress up your family in a fun, creative way and join us as we march down the sidewalk! The party starts at 10:30am and there will be sales on your favorite products all day. Prizes will be awarded to the families with the most decorative strollers. AND, if you register in advance, you are automatically entered for a chance to win a 3-pack of bumGenius Freetime
I don’t know about you, but the longer I’m in the cloth diapering world, the more I forget how completely overwhelming it can be when you are first trying to learn everything about this new adventure. I can’t believe it’s been THREE years since we’ve shared a blog post about one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome when researching cloth diapers – the lingo! Sure, it may just look like someone is typing what happened when their toddler spilled the alphabet blocks, but it actually does mean something. With online forums, blogs and all sorts of mobile devices it’s
I don’t know about you, but the heat of summer makes me drop back to just the basics of life. Simplifying chores, spending evenings on the porch with a tall glass of water, letting the kids play in the sprinkler in the yard and more. Maybe the heat even affects your cloth diapering routine? Many customers tell us that when the hot days of summer arrive, they like to let their little ones run around in a classic prefold cloth diaper without a cover whenever possible. For today’s giveaway, our prize package includes some of our favorite Cotton Babies basics:
In honor of Father’s Day, we are launching The CAN Challenge THIS SATURDAY, June 16, 2012! All classes are eligible to compete, whether it’s a proud papa, grandpa, friend, or brother, we want to put your favorite man’s diaper-changing skills to the test! Stop by your local Cotton Babies retail store with your man any time between 10 am to 8pm for The CAN Challenge Kickoff Party! The first 25 men to take the challenge in-store this Saturday will receive a free bumGenius Freetime and plenty of other chances to win (see below for more details). We’ll have great deals
One of the benefits of cloth diapering is that many parents discover they have less diaper rash once they switch to cloth. But sometimes life happens, be it a virus, food sensitivity, a detergent sensitivity, or an unfortunate poopy diaper that stays on too long. We get quite a few calls about how to safely use a diaper cream with your favorite Elemental Joy, bumGenius, Flip and Econobum products. Diaper rash creams are generally safe to use with cloth diapers when used in appropriate amounts. Follow the directions on the container for best results. When using a diaper rash cream that
Summer is full of fun – swimming, road trips, vacations, park play dates, visiting guests and more. However, as I’m sure you’ve already discovered, there is no vacation from parenting. Children still have to be fed, bathed, diapered and put to sleep, no matter what your calendar says. Life is busy and even with our best intentions, it may not always be possible to cloth diaper, especially during times when you are away from home, don’t have access to laundry facilites or more. That’s why our Change 3 Things Challenge asks parents to change at least 3 cloth diapers a