For a very limited time we are able to offer Bumgenius 3.0 One Size Pocket Diapers at a great savings!!  This is the first time we have ever had permission to have a sale on these diapers, so take advantage of this sale while it lasts!!  Our supplies are limited, so get them while you can!!!

Thirsties All in One Pocket Diapers are being discontinued!!  We have them marked down to closeout pricing…So grab them while you can!!

=SUMMER IS ON IT’S WAY!=
-Keeping  Cool with a Solarweave Connecta-

The  weather is finally warming up and thoughts are turning to Summer.
Carrying a baby can be hot work in the heat, and we have the ideal solution!

The Solarweave Connecta is possibly the lightest, coolest carrier on the
market.  Made from Solarweave fabric, which is incredibly strong and tightly
woven,  whilst  still being lightweight, it also protects baby from UV
radiation from the sun.

The  fabric  has been tested by an independant laboratory and shown to
provide  SPF30+/UPF 40+  protection even after 40 launderings (equivalent to
2  years  of  wear and tear), and 100 hours of accelerated ultraviolet
exposure.

The fabric is 100% non-irritating, even to sensitive skin.

Made to our winning Connecta Baby Carrier design, with the addition of the
integrated sun/sleep hood, the Solarweave Connecta provides all of the
comfort in wearing you would expect.  Featuring a wide seat to keep baby in
the anatomically correct seated position, well padded shoulder straps and
comfortable wide webbing.  Yet it folds up amazingly small,  perfect for
packing in holiday suitcases!

In addition to the sun protection, solarweave fabric is also extremely quick
drying, and the Solarweave Connecta can be worn in the water at the beach or
pool, and also in the shower. (Not for use whilst swimming.)

This year the Solarweave Connecta is available in four different colourways.
Blackberry, Khaki, Scarlet Red and Pale Blue. (Blackberry and Khaki in stock now, preorders for Scarlet and Pale Blue are being accepted)

The Gro Baby™ one-size diaper is a revolution in cloth diapering. Our innovative shell design minimizes diaper waste and cost.

Shell sets come with: 

• 1 Organic Soaker Pad   
• 1 Organic Booster

FAQ:
What is the Gro Baby Diapering System? Gro Baby is a modern, one-size diapering system. Its unique, waterproof shell and organic cotton soaker pad minimizes waste and cost. When the soaker pad is wet, simply replace with a fresh, dry one!   How does Gro Baby work? Gro Baby is designed so that the outer shells may be used for multiple diaper changes. If the soaker pad is wet, simply snap in a fresh one and you are ready to go.  If the shell is wet, allow it to air dry and use for the next diaper change.  When your Gro Baby Shell is soiled or very saturated, start fresh with a new Gro Baby Shell. Most Gro Baby System users will find that using 2-4 Gro Baby Shells are enough per day, although newborn babies may need more.   How does the one-size feature on my Gro Baby work? Gro Baby will fit MOST babies from 8-35 lbs. The Gro Baby Shell features three sets of rise snaps that adjust to fit your baby. Our unique one-size Organic Soaker Pad fits from 8-35 lbs as well. Newborn/Small Infant Setting: Snap your Gro Baby Shell rise snaps on the lowest setting. Snap your soaker pad into the shell and simply flip the front of the soaker pad in towards baby. Fastened diaper on baby. Infant Setting: Snap your Gro Baby Shell rise snaps on the middle setting. Snap your soaker pad into the shell. Tuck the front of your soaker pad down, while pulling the front panel up and fasten on baby. Toddler Setting: Leave your Gro Baby Shell rise snaps unsnapped. Snap your soaker pad into the shell and fasten on baby.  How to care for your Gro Baby Diapering System? Your Gro Baby Shell and Soaker Pads can be washed together on warm with ½ the recommend amount of detergent A second rinse will leave your diaper squeaky clean While your Gro Baby Shells can be tumbled dry, we HIGHLY recommend line drying your shells. They will dry in less than two hours and will stay nice longer Gro Baby Organic Soaker Pads can be tumbled dried This may seem obvious but, whiteners, bleach, vinegar, enzyme cleaners and fabric softeners are not your diaper’s friends and will void all warranties. How to avoid leaks with your Gro Baby System? First and foremost your Gro Baby Soaker Pads must be washed and dried on hot 3-5 times prior to use. Keep in mind that they will NOT reach their maximum absorbency for up to 10 washes. Gro Baby’s Organic Cotton Soaker Pads while very absorbent do not contain the SAP (super absorbent polymer) gels that make disposable diapers hold ridiculous amounts of liquid. This means you should plan on changing baby every two hours. For naps, nights, car trips and older babies we highly recommend adding a Gro Baby Booster to increase absorbency without adding much bulk. Refrain from using petroleum based diaper balms as this coat your Organic Cotton Soaker Pads affecting their ability to absorb liquid. A good alternative is Magic Stick. Available in the Following Colors: First and foremost it is important to wash and dry your Organic Cotton Soaker Pads at least 3-5 times prior to use. They will not be fully absorbent for up to 10 washes. Laundry Day: You will find that your laundry loads will be a third of the size of your regular laundry loads!

If you haven’t, YOU NEED to try these diapers!!  They are GREAT!!  The very popular one size diaper with all of your favorite features! 

• ORGANIC
• One Size
• All in One
• Snaps or Hook and Loop Closure
• Easy to use, great for daycare
• Great Quality
• Superior Materials
• MONEY BACK GAURANTEE!

This is the cream of the crop where diapers are concerned!  In stock and ready to ship!  (more…)

It has been a while since I had a chance to catch up on what all has been going on at the store…We have added so many cool things, Here are a few great new items we have added…

We are so proud to be the only store in the US at this time offering the AMAZING line of CONNECTA Baby Carriers.  These carriers are made so beautifully, with great prints and a wonderful design.  It is clear why people love their Connectas.  We have lots in stock and ready to ship…Here are a few examples:

We added the bumGenius line to our store.  The first ones we got in stock were the 3.0 One Size Pocket Diaper.  We wanted to see what our customers thought of them before adding more of their items.  Well, these diapers deserve the awesome reviews they get!!  They are fabulous!  Nice trim fit on small babies as well as toddlers, great absorbancy and easy to care for.  With a one size, you can’t beat the economical aspect…and our customers agree!  If you haven’t tried them, you should:)

For a limited time we have a great offer…if you buy 12 bumGenius 3.0, you get a free pair of Babylegs.  These Babylegs are designed to perfectly compliment your bumGenius diapers.

And…since we loved these so much, we have decided to add the bumGenius ORGANIC All in One One Size Diapers to our store!  We are expecting them to arrive anyday, and are taking preorders for the Hook and Loop Closure as well as the Snap Closure.

We had such a lovely time at the Special Beginnings Birth Center this weekend!  We got the opportinity to meet many new and expecting parents, and were able to show them the different kinds of cloth diapers and baby carriers that we had available. 

It was awesome to see nearly every mom (and lots of dads, too) wearing their baby, many who already used cloth diapers or were interested in learning more about them…Lots of breastfeeding mommies (I laughed because beside the La Leche League booth there was a chair, and every 15 minutes a mom would sit and take her turn in the breastfeeding chair:)). 

Along with meeting some awesome mommies, daddies, and babies… we got a tour of the birth center and met with one of the lactation consultants that works there…I was very impressed with how family friendly the birth center is, and it is a beautiful facility.  They had 3 great birthing rooms, each with a birthing tub (2 whirlpool tubs and 1 inflatable tub).  The lactation consultant (who is also a nurse) said that most of the births tend to be waterbirths!  Each room was really nicely decorated, and would certainly feel like a welcoming environment to any family.  They had a great ‘waiting’ area, perfect for those wanting to have their family with them for their special event…there was plenty of space for other childern, as well…with lots of toys:)  There was also a full kitchen that is available to bring your food and really make yourself feel at home during your stay.

I’m not sure who all was working that day, but I was so very impressed when I walked by the front desk and heard some gentleman say ‘Well, it looks like things are starting to go well…the baby is latching on really well…’ I’m not sure what his position is there, but I was happy to hear excitement in his voice about this little baby learning to breastfeed! 

It sure does seem like a great place to have a baby, and if you are anywhere close, I would encourage you to take a trip there and have a walk through of their place…

And beyone those things, there were some really great vendors!  Check out some of the great products that these vendors have for you and your little ones!

http://www.naturalbeautyandspa.com/ A FABULOUS line of skincare for women, men, and babies.  These products are absolutely heavenly!  And Peechee is super sweet!

http://www.greenirene.com/ This is an amazing woman with a wealth of knowledge in her field.  If you want to go green, or go a little greener, she can tell you how!  She shared some amazing information with us that really helped to see that not all changes have to be big, but every little change has a big impact…She does in home consultations to really personalize the recommendations for you and your family

Of course La Leche League :)  There were several very sweet ladies who were, of course, offering a comfy place to breastfeed, as well as check out some slings, baby shoes, and information about LLL membership…Ohh, and I bet they were answering some breastfeeding questions, too:)

Alyhas Alternatives Great store offering lots of baby carriers and cloth diapers, as well as alternative menstrual care products, and lots more…She had a great selection of Moby Wraps, Zolowear Slings, and Fuzzi Bunz diapers for her customers to check out…She is an amazing woman who is a doula and childbirth educator, as well as a busy mother :)  Check out her Birth Business : www.birthdiva.com

Bediboo was there with some cute stuff, too…Along with Freehand and Ergo baby carriers, she also had lots of HABA toys that were absolutely adorable.  Bediboo has a brick and mortar store in Baltimore City, where they offer classes on cloth diapering, babywearing, and much more.   She also has an online store.

P & D Woodcrafts, Etc.  had some adorable little wooden toys…they are cute and affordable!

Daniel Creations This lady has talent!  She had a great selection of items from handmade cloth diapers, baby carriers, I Spy bags, training pants, and so much more!  Her table had so much good stuff I couldn’t tell what to look at first!  LOTS og really nice stuff:)

I’m sure there were more, but we didn’t have too much time to browse around…we had such a great time being surrounded with people who trust in birth and have a great respect for mothers and their babies.

Come see us !

November 16, 2008.  10-4pm

Special Beginnings Birth Center
1454 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Arnold, MD 21012

We have lots of great baby carriers and cloth diapers that will be available, with some great one day pricing:)

We will have:

Baby Carriers

UpMama Slings

Connecta Baby Carriers

AngelPack LX (APLX)

Sleepywrap

Maya Wrap

Wrapsody

and our handmade line of Mei Tais (Bundle O’Baby)

Cloth Diapers

bumGenius

Thirsties

Prefolds

Starter Packages

We will also have some beautiful Nursing Necklaces, as well as a great bargain bin:)

Come and visit with us, try on some great baby carriers!

To learn more about the event and to see a list of other vendors, visit this website.

Time to clean house!!  We have decided to clear out some of our inventory to make some room for some exciting new products.  We have put many great items in our clearance section, including a great variety of essential oils and base oils, Tiny Tush one sise organi cotton fitteds, Under the Nile Fitteds, and so much more!

We are so excited to be expecting some new products:)  We have placed our orders and are awaiting our shipments of Llamajamas Longies and Soakers and the fabulous UpMama Hybrid Slings!! 

After patiently awaiting the arrival of these diapers for the last 4 or 5 weeks, they are finally here!  And they look fabulous!!!  Well worth the wait!  Happy Tushies (the maker of Mums Bums) is no longer taking orders for these diapers.  This means now you can order your Mums Bums and have them shipped right away…no more waiting for your diapers to be made!!  Check this out:

We have 4 colors in stock in all sizes!

Onto other great news, we have been accepted to be distributors for Maya Wraps!  We have our first order on the way and we can’t wait to get this highly respected line of baby slings in our store!  Maya Wraps are the most well known ring sling, and their fabrics are just unbeatable…We can’t wait!