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ARCHIVE: July 2012

Simple solutions in small packages
July 27, 2012 3:46 pm | by

With my oldest son now nine years old, it never ceases to amaze me how much has changed in the short time I’ve been parenting. I frequently find myself marveling at the many new intelligent baby products that arrive on our warehouse shelves every few months. Some are amazing new technological advances, like the 4Moms stroller, but others are clearly simple solutions that invented by a parent. Today we’re sharing two great new products that are just that. We all know babies grow up too fast! Now you can extend the life of baby’s clothes with the Cotton Garment Extender

 
How to Stay Cool While Pregnant
July 25, 2012 10:40 am | by

It’s summer. It’s supposed to be hot. But every summer seems like it’s hotter than the summer before, especially if you’re hugely pregnant. My daughter was born in September, so I experienced a full hot pregnant summer, and my son was just born in June. (Apparently I like weighing an extra 35 pounds while it’s 100 degrees out.) When it’s this hot out, it’s important to stay cool not just for your comfort, but for your health. Drink LOTS of water. If you already drink a ton of water, that’s great. Drink more. This is so incredibly important, especially when

 
Tuesday Giveaway: Be a genius, keep cool!
July 24, 2012 4:25 pm | by

I’m not sure about where you live, but here in St. Louis, it’s HOT. It has been for a while. It can sometimes be a challenge to keep yourself and your little ones comfortable and cool during a heat wave. Many cloth diapering parents prefer to use natural fibers during the warm weather. Whether you like prefolds, organic cotton inserts, flats or all-in-ones with cotton we have lots of great options for you! For today’s giveaway, we want to help you keep both you and your little one cool. Each Cotton Babies prize pack this week will include a bumGenius

 
Have you taken The CAN Challenge yet?
July 23, 2012 4:18 pm | by

It’s not too late to get your entry in for The CAN Challenge. Only a few weeks remain in our competition to see which man is the fastest diaper changer! Videos of the current leaders are beginning to roll in and we wanted to share them with you. Maybe you can improve your technique and trim a few seconds off your time. Remember, practice makes perfect! Joseph Hall is currently in the top 5. He entered at Fluff ‘n Stuff in Knoxville, TN. Check out his awesome diaper changing skills: This epic showdown between man vs. diaper only lasts until

 
Sale: FREE bumGenius 4.0 with purchase!
July 21, 2012 3:58 pm | by

The best things in life are almost FREE! Use coupon code ALMOST with your purchase of $75 or more, add this item to your cart and receive a FREE bumGenius 4.0 cloth diaper in Bubble or Sweet.* *Offer good while supplies last. Limit one free diaper per order.

 
Overnight Cloth Diapering: Seven Tips for Success
July 19, 2012 5:53 am | by
Cloth 201 - How to cloth diaper at night

Sometimes, cloth diapering a baby during the night-time hours can be a little tricky. There are a few things that experienced parents keep up our cloth diapering sleeves to make overnight cloth diapering easy. Here are seven  of our favorite tips to make overnight cloth diapering easy at your house too! Double stuffing, or putting multiple inserts into one diaper, is a simple technique to get more absorbency out of your cloth diapers. For pocket diapers like the bumGenius 5.0, simply add another insert in the pocket. I like to use a newborn microfiber insert along with the one-size insert

 
Sale: Sweet or Bubbly? You Decide!
July 13, 2012 3:04 pm | by

Is your little one sweet or bubbly… or maybe they are sweet AND bubbly – either way you decide! Use coupon code YOUDECIDE with your purchase of $75 or more, add this item to your cart and receive a FREE bumGenius 4.0 cloth diaper in Sweet or Bubble.* *Offer good while supplies last. Limit one free diaper per order.

 
In Store: Join us Saturday for Exclusively by Mommy!
July 12, 2012 5:17 pm | by

Join us in store this from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 13 for our Exclusively by Mommy event. Exclusively by Mommy will feature local vendors with handcrafted, original and recycled creations made by local mamas! Want a sneak peak of the types of items available at your local Cotton Babies store? West County, St. Louis, MO: Hold It Right There BagsLeelynn CraftsHanley Fold FarmDesigner Jules Vancouver, WA:MarshMueller Sticks and FuzziesSweet SatchelsMissy MagooCasa di Camila In addition to great products and deals from local handmade vendors, we’ll have some exclusive in store sales for you on some of

 
Toddler Chores
July 11, 2012 3:29 pm | by

Can I let you in on a little secret? Toddlers LOVE chores. I know it’s hard to fathom. When we hear the word chores, endless piles of dishes and laundry spring to mind. Miraculously, that is not what toddlers think of. They think it’s fun! It took me a few babies to discover this awesome fact. I wish I’d know earlier, which is why I’m sharing with you today. However, before reading further, there are a couple of disclaimers.   First, doing chores with toddlers takes approximately ten times longer than if you did them yourself. However, there is a

 
Tuesday Giveaway: Just the basics!
July 10, 2012 10:15 am | by

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: