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 [...]
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Posted on March 3rd, 2009 by Gretchen
Marie Rinkowski-Spangler is Baltimore’s babywearing expert and is certified through Babywearing International. In this entry she puts the My Baby Nest baby sling to the test:
I totally get it. The idea is to have the comfort, support, safety, and cuddliness of a wrap, but easier to learn and faster to put on. I think [...]
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Posted on February 26th, 2009 by Gretchen
Are you looking for hip baby products at great prices? Check out Baby Steals- a deal of the day site. Basically, every weekday they post one product (sometimes in various styles, sizes, and colors) that is reduced by 50% at least (sometimes more). They are usually overstocks from past seasons, but, It is always [...]
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Posted on November 19th, 2008 by Gretchen
I know you have been there. You are in a public restroom and about to change a diaper, and feel so bad for your baby as you have to lay them down on a cold, hard surface to change their diaper with only a thin, flimsy changing pad between them and the table. Or you [...]
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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 jenn
There’s still time to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in October and beyond.  Bumkins Finer Baby Products is offering a special promotion in an effort to raise consciousness regarding this deadly threat that affects approximately 240,000 women annually.  They have placed their popular Grande Diaper Bag (Rose Circle Print) on sale for $36.95 [...]
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Posted on October 24th, 2008 by jenn
Are you a babywearing mama (or papa) who’s secretly jealous when you see parents with strollers at the coffee shop? Do you cringe at the prospect of your child putting her mouth all over the high chair that’s been used by a dozen other kids and has the food stains to prove it? Have you [...]
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Posted on October 22nd, 2008 by jenn
Baby Bistro Brands was created by a Nutrition Educator in response to her sister’s questions about how to best feed her new baby for optimal health and growth.  With the stated goal, “best beginnings and healthy tomorrows,” they introduced their first product: the Baby Bistro Box, full of recipes, safety information, and shopping tips for the [...]
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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 Bottom). [...]
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