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Oh the Ooze!
November 8, 2010 4:02 pm | by

The moment your child emerges from the womb is amazing. It’s a rush of emotion, excitement and fluids. As you bask in the glow of the moment, it’s easy to forget what’s happening below. Thankfully medical professionals assist with the initial cleanup, but after those early hours, it becomes a relentless task that only a sleep deprived, mother of a newborn can care for. Very few women truly understand what postpartum bleeding is like until after they’ve had their first child. Which leaves many first time mothers unprepared, both emotionally and with inadequate supplies. Most resources state that average postpartum

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Buy 5, Get 1 Free – bumGenius 4.0s!
November 5, 2010 12:04 pm | by
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BUY 5 bumGenius 4.0 One-Size Cloth Diapers, GET 1 FREE! Thinking of giving cloth diapering a try or need to build your stash? The #1 selling cloth diaper brand in North America, bumGenius, rarely goes on sale. This is one deal you don’t want to miss! SPECIAL OFFERSWe also have a great deal on our Flip Hybrid Diapering System, exclusive to Cotton Babies. Now when you purchase Flip Day Packs, you get a free package of Flip Disposable Inserts! DID YOU KNOW?Qualifying bumGenius, Flip and Econobum purchases are backed by a 30 day satisfaction guarantee only when you buy from

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Postpartum Depression
October 27, 2010 2:11 pm | by

This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that pediatricians screen mothers of newborns for postpartum depression. According to the AAP, “Estimated rates of depression among pregnant and postpartum women can range between 5 percent and 25 percent.”   Cotton Babies currently has more than 10,000 fans on our Facebook page. If we apply these statistics, thousands of you, your sisters, your daughters or your wife could be dealing with issues of depression. Postpartum depression is a serious issue that needs to be talked about openly. As with many mental health issues, there is often a stigma attached to PPD.

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bumGenius Artist Series Tiny Socialite Collection Winners!
October 11, 2010 4:24 pm | by

Wow, I mean, WOW! You all are amazing parents and grandparents! Do you even realize how amazing you are? It was a joy reading all of the entries for our bumGenius Artist Series Giveaway contest. What seemed like such a simple question brought a variety of answers, many unique and unexpected. Many of you let your little ones choose their own clothes, play with food, explore outdoors, dance, sing, create noise and messes all in the name of creativity. You are an amazing bunch of mothers, fathers, grandparents and caregivers who nurture and inspire creativity in your children. You should

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bumGenius Artist Series Giveaway
October 8, 2010 4:27 pm | by

We’ve had a great time sharing the new bumGenius Artist Series with you this week and reading all of your comments. To wrap up our fun week, we’re doing one last BIG giveaway and leaving it open all weekend for all our fans to have a chance to enter. Here are the rules: Write a NEW blog post, MySpace blog, Facebook note or other online post that answers the question below. Be sure to tag Cotton Babies and bumGenius or link to our websites www.cottonbabies.com and www.bumgenius.com Return to this blog post and leave a link to your answer in

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I’m a good mom
September 30, 2010 4:50 pm | by

This morning, a stranger told me I was a good mom and it made my day.   Each morning, I wait with my boys for the school bus. Our neighborhood is filled with early morning walkers, most past their parenting years. One of my sons was on the ground investigating something on the sidewalk. A walker approached and I shouted, “MOVE!” The polite walker said, “Oh it’s okay.” Not wanting to seem an overbearing mom, I replied, “We’re trying to teach him awareness of others.”   Little did I know that statement would spark a five minute conversation. I discovered

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Work Life Balance
September 28, 2010 11:50 am | by

Balance. Now there’s a loaded word. Over the past year (who am I kidding it’s been well over 10 years) I’ve been searching for the definition and/or execution of “balance.” Don’t hold your breath, I don’t have many answers. What I have discovered is that for me, balance is a living breathing organism that is in constant motion and change. Kind of like a child. Just when I think I’ve figured out how to keep some kind of balance in my life, something happens- someone develops a severe food allergy, the car breaks down, unexpected visitors show up at the

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It’s All About You
September 23, 2010 9:18 am | by

We’ve read a lot of opinions on the internet lately about how we share information piece by piece. We would like to explain why we do this. It’s all about YOU!   Our new Artist Series has been years in the making. It takes time to blaze new trails. It takes time to create, design and produce diapers. There are many steps between a new idea and a diaper in your hands.   We know that many of our customers are just as excited as we are about new products. We want to share our excitement with you. We want

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Making Mom Friends
September 22, 2010 9:48 am | by

A few weeks ago, a long time friend of mine posted this video on her Facebook wall: While I chuckled at the extreme nature of the characters, my heart broke for my dear friend. I recall feeling very isolated after my first child was born. It was difficult to find and make friends. It’s a balance to share your parenting beliefs without appearing judgmental. Each baby, parent, family and lifestyle is different. As moms, it’s a careful dance when we meet new friends. With my journalistic background and training, I approach a potential new friend with an appreciation that every

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Ann Arbor, MI Store Event: Econobum Community Giveaway
September 16, 2010 2:02 pm | by

Jenn Labit, owner of Cotton Babies and creator of bumGenius, Flip and Econobum cloth diapers, will be visiting The Little Seedling in Ann Arbor, MI from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, September 18, 2010. Did you know that cloth diapering could save the average family hundreds of dollars a year?   The Little Seedling and Cotton Babies are working together to provide FREE cloth diapers to eligible families. This offer is open to currently WIC eligible families. Please be prepared to show proof of current WIC enrollment. Before receiving a start set of Econobum cloth diapers, an adult

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