I have been sorely tempted lately to switch entirely to disposable diapers. My eighth child, Molly, is about to turn one and exploring the world of solid food, which can make diaper changes and diaper pails, as I’m sure you know, less than pleasant. Added to being constantly on the go, it just seemed like maybe this was one thing I just needed to concede to busyness. So I sat own and thought about it for a while. I mentally tallied the pros and cons. On the pro list for cloth diapers there was: Healthier skin – Molly tends to
ARCHIVE: October 2010
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.
The newest addition to the Cotton Babies family, a retail store in Vancouver, Washington, will open it’s doors Monday, October 18, 2010. The store, located at 106 Grand Boulevard in Vancouver, WA, will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed on Sunday. Our official Grand Opening festivities will take place at a later date.* We’ll post more information about those activities closer to that date. Thank you for your patience. Our team is excited to meet you! *Due to unforseen circumstances, we have to reschedule our Grand Opening activities. We’ll let
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
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
It’s been incredibly busy in the Cotton Babies office this week. In addition to our product launch Tuesday, we’ve also been preparing for the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas. You may be asking, what exactly is the ABC Kids Expo? According to the ABC Kids Expo website: “The ABC Kids Expo is the premier juvenile products specialty show in the nation. With more than 900 exhibitors in over one million square feet of exhibit space, it is currently the fastest growing trade show in the nation.” You may have even seen on the bumGenius Facebook page photos of what
We’re pleased to announce the Tiny Socialite Collection by Chelsea Perry, the first in the bumGenius Artist Series. Designed exclusively for Cotton Babies by artist Chelsea Perry, the collection includes five color combinations: Concrete Jungle in red and pale green Jet Setter in dark purple and blue Free Spirit in Clementine and cream Retail Therapy in teal and lavender Eiffel Tower in black and white These designs will be available in bumGenius 4.0 cloth diapers in both hook & loop and snap closures. The new Artist Series in the bumGenius 4.0 One-Size Cloth Diapers will retail for