Posted on July 4th, 2009 by melmacchiavelli
Cloth diapering options have never been more plentiful – all-in-ones, prefolds, pockets, covers with Velcro closures, covers with snaps, inserts, liners – the list goes on and on. My first experience with cloth diapering was more than a dozen years ago and the options were limited to plastic pants with elastic leg openings and pins. [...]
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Posted on July 1st, 2009 by melmacchiavelli
Something I had forgotten from long-ago diaper changes with my daughter was the inevitable and often nose-pinching experience of disposing of solid waste, or dare I say poop. It’s a subject most of us try to avoid – poopy diaper changes after the introduction of solid food is downright unpleasant. Given my dislike for this [...]
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Posted on January 2nd, 2009 by Gretchen
If you have a little girl then you need to know about this new accessory- Francie Pants! Francie Pants are really not new, but, are now being relaunched and we are so glad. Francie Pants are for girls to put over their underwear to either wear alone, or under skirts and dresses. Now your little [...]
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Posted on November 11th, 2008 by jenn
Special Beginnings Birth and Women’s Center will host its fall Natural Baby and Child Fair, Sunday, November 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Local vendors will be on hand to offer their goods, just in time for the holiday season. Â It’s also a great opportunity to check out Special Beginnings and its array of [...]
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Posted on October 29th, 2008 by jenn
What do you get when you combine centuries of South Asian cultural wisdom, principles of organic lifestyle, and sweet graphics printed with eco-friendly dyes? The new online retail store and resource center, My Little Pakora. Â Started by mamapreneur Sonia Gupta, My Little Pakora celebrates multiculturalism and reflects the parallels – like natural foods, alternative medicine, [...]
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Posted on October 24th, 2008 by Gretchen
When mommy is sick, well…too bad! There are no breaks with this job and it can be brutal if you are not on top of your game. But, there are few little things that can help if you come down with something. I encourage you to stock up now on these essentials so you are [...]
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Posted on October 21st, 2008 by Lavina
The Doodle Store, founded by a parent team of graphic designers in 2007, came into being after its owners “struggled to find just the right decorations” for their son. Holding the “Your Inner Frog” design in my hand, shown here, I can vouch for the quality of manufacturing: commercial grade printing; UV protected ink; and [...]
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Posted on October 15th, 2008 by jenn
You may have read my recent post about Bumkins‘ super easy All-in-One diaper, and maybe you’re wondering what else Bumkins has to offer. Well, how about a bamboo diaper by Bambinex paired with a Bumkins’ signature cover? I could go on and on about the merits of bamboo, but I did that already (Bamboozle that [...]
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Posted on October 12th, 2008 by Gretchen
Have you seen these new eco-friendly kicks from Pedoodle? Made from discarded, eco-friendly leather and the soles of the shoes are constructed from recycled materials, as well. Their “Running Shoes” are quite flexible. The velcro straps make it easy for a 2.5 year old to take on and off his or her self. You will [...]
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Posted on October 7th, 2008 by jenn
If you’re looking for one stop shopping for baby needs, Bumkins Finer Baby Products is a good place to start. They’ve got a plethora of products including bibs, bags, gift sets, and organic options. Â And that’s all in addition to the convenience and variety they offer in their cloth diapers. Bumkins pioneered the All-in-One cloth [...]
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