This Just In: New "Hoot" Print from Thirsties!

New at Cotton Babies this week! Whooo do you know that loves owls? Many customers have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this fun new print from our friends at Thirsties.

Easy to use and easy on the wallet, Thirsties Duo Wraps have an adjustable rise the allows a great fit twice as long. Two sizes will last from birth to potty training!

Completely waterproof yet breathable, pliable and comfortable for even the most delicate skin. Thirsties Duo Wraps' leg gussets provide advanced leak protection and the bindings are soft against baby's skin. Want to have fewer covers in your stash? The inside of Thirsties Duo Wraps can be wiped clean between uses.

Pick up "Hoot" in Thirsties Duo Wraps in both snap and hook & loop closures and also in the Duo Diaper.

Similar in feel and fit as the best selling Duo Wrap, Thirsties Duo Diapers are completely waterproof yet remain breathable, pliable and very comfortable for your baby’s delicate skin. The ultra-soft microfleece liner on the inside protects baby’s skin from wetness and also resists staining. The handy sleeve design features openings on both sides of the diaper between the microfleece and waterproof layer. The duo openings featured in Thirsties® Duo Diaper enable easy insert stuffing from either side of the diaper and also make for easy cleaning. There is no need to remove the soiled inserts when washing -- your hands will remain clean! Simply toss your soiled Thirsties Duo Diaper in the laundry and the inserts will agitate free from the diaper in the washing machine.

For other great new products added to the Cotton Babies catalog, be sure to check out our What's New category.

This Just In: Bee All Natural skin care products

New at Cotton Babies: Bee All Natural skin care products. Bee All Natural was founded in 2009 when Rachel Nonis couldn't find the quality skincare products she was searching for. Tired of buying "natural" products that were petroleum based and filled with perfumes, she set-out to develop skincare products that would be safe for every member of the family.

Rachel, daughter of an organic dairy farmer, already believed in the connection between diet and health. She wanted the products she chose for her family's skincare to reflect the same quality and goodness as those that she chose for their nutrition.

The ingredients in Bee All Natural products are certified organic and are all "food grade" quality. Each product is made from scratch and never use pre-made bases. Packaging each batch herself, Rachel even designs and prints her own labels and carries each order to the post office or retail location. We are pleased to bring these fine products to our Cotton Babies stores and warehouse.

Bee All Natural Organic Baby Powder is talc and fragrance free. The Baby Body Butter has no preservatives, mineral oils, or petroleum. The avocado oil and shea butter in the body butter are extremely gentle and easily absorbed by skin. Baby Body Butter comes in both natural and lavender scents. The Intense Hand and Foot Salve is great for healing dry or cracked skin and has a great peppermint scent.

For other great new products at Cotton Babies, be sure to check out our "What's New" category.

This Just In: Beaba Baby Food Products

Here at Cotton Babies, we love beautiful, practical and convenient items. New online this week, we have the Beaba Ergonomic Cutlery set. This great set includes a fork and spoon adapted to baby's grasp and a protective storage case for meals on the go. Beaba's Ergonomic Cutlery set is BPA-free and dishwasher safe.

A perfect size to toss into your diaper bag for those meals away from home. The bright colors also coordinate nicely with other great Beaba products you can find at Cotton Babies.

Beaba's Lunch Box is ideal for babies and toddlers on the go, including everything for a complete meal in the minimum amount of space. The Beaba Lunch Box includes a non-slip plate, a container with two large compartments, a "keep warm" type lid and an ergonomic spoon and fork set. All pieces in the lunch box set are microwave and dishwasher safe.

Bright and colorful, the lunchbox features an unique base to help prevent tips and spills. You'll find this feature on other great Beaba products like the soft cups, soft bowls and soft plates.

This Just In: Flip diapers cover now in white!

You asked for it and now it's available! The newest addition to the Flip color selection is white! This color has been available and a standard favorite among bumGenius lovers so we're excited to add it to Flip! Available now in snap and arriving later this summer in hook & loop closures.
To celebrate our new arrival we're hosting the Flip Freedom Sale now through Tuesday, July 5. Get great deals on all your favorite Flip colors. Be sure to check our Flip category for several great deals on Flip products.

This Just In: Simplisse Nursing Products

We've recently added Simplisse nursing products to our Cotton Babies catalog. The Simplisse line was developed through a partnership between industry-leading lactation consultants and moms. Every product in the Simplisse collection of breastfeeding products was carefully designed with the optimum health of mom and baby in mind. Simplisse has two goals, to make expressing milk a more comfortable, natural experience for moms and to collect breastmilk as efficiently and effectively as possible.

The Simplisse Manual Breast Pump is designed to accurately mimic natural breastfeeding. The super-soft BabyFace™ flexible breast-cup conforms to mom’s breast and naturally move with mom while expressing. The gentle compression technology gently elicits milk expression to help minimize tugging and pinching. Continuous Comfort™ valves regulate the pump's pressure so the suction levels are similar to baby at the breast. No high suction or painful pumping, only the utmost in comfort.

The Simplisse Manual Breast Pump is $39.99.

The Gia Nursing Pillow by Simplisse has a patented non-flat design that positions your baby at an incline, to aid in digestion and reduce reflux and other feeding problems. Its wide, flat surface prevents baby from rolling down. This nursing pillow can also be used to for tummy time. The quilted 100% cotton shell is anti-bacterial and stain resistant. Easy to care for, can be machine washed and dried. Easy on, easy off covers are available in 3 colors to protect your Gia Nursing Pillow.

The Gia Nursing Pillow is only $39.99 at Cotton Babies. Colorful covers Beco, Chase and Mia are available for $19.99 with your nursing pillow purchase or can be purchased individually.

All Simplisse products are available online at CottonBabies.com or in any of our retail stores in St. Louis, MO or Vancouver, WA. Do you own a Simplisse Manual Breastpump or Gia Nursing Pillow? Be sure to share your thoughts with other Cotton Babies customers in a review on the product page.

This Just In: New Summer Toys from Haba

New at Cotton Babies, the Spielstabil toy line from Haba! Just in time for summer, we have several new sets of toys for water and sand play. Because it's from Spielstabil, you know it is built to last and safe for your family and the environment. All Spielstabil toys are made from indestructable, color fast, top quality plastic. They are free of PVC, phtalates and other harmful chemicals. With bright colors and adorable details these toys are sure to become your child's favorite.

The Spielstabil Water Fun set comes with a sturdy bucket, a shovel, and an adorable turtle shaped watering can. Three squirter friends; a crab, a dolphin, and an octopus; come along to play too. All six pieces come in a sturdy plastic zipper tote for easy travel and storage.

Get this six piece set for just $19.99.

Great for the sandbox or the beach, the Spielstabil Sand Play kit by Haba is the most fun in the sun you can have. This kit includes a jumbo sized pail, sieve, large sand scoop, and 2 sand molds. All five pieces come in a sturdy plastic zipper tote for easy travel and storage. It makes a great gift for only $17.99

The Spielstabil Back Pack includes two sand molds, a bucket, a watering can, a sand sieve and a scoop. All six pieces come in a heavy-duty clear backpack with a large zippered compartment, an extra zippered front pocket for small things, and adjustable padded shoulder straps. Only $34.99 and eligible for Cotton Babies free economy shipping.

Have some fun in the tub with the Spielstabil Splashing Fun Set. This set contains a cup with holes, cup with mills, a rubber duck, spoon and a boat. All five pieces come in a sturdy plastic zipper tote with drain holes and suction cups for easy storage. The Splashing Fun set is only $20 and can also be used for fun at the pool or beach.

Be sure to check out our What's New section for other great new products including new Haba Terra Kids toys.

This Just In: New Piggy Paint colors and JJ Cole Swag bag!

We have some great new products this week to fit any budget. In fact, these items would make great baby shower gifts for any mom-to-be!

First up, two great new products from Piggy Paint. Piggy Paint is pleased to introduce a line of polishes with sophisticated colors called Piggy Paint Refined. These are great colors for moms and are safe to use during pregnancy!

Why do we love Piggy Paint? Piggy Paint is specially formulated from natural ingredients and dries to a hard, durable finish. There are no toxic chemicals; it’s free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, Bisphenol A, ethyl acetate and acetone.

Piggy Paint also has some great new additions to their other two great product lines. Sweet Pea is a new sparkly, light pink color and Sea-quin is a new pastel turquoise addition to the traditional Piggy Paint Nail Polish line. The Project Earth line has a new purple color called Groovy Grape. Also new to Cotton Babies is the Piggy Paint Topcoat. The Piggy Paint Glossy Topcoat is a revolutionary water-based formula that adds scratch resistance and shine, and works perfect to seal Piggy Paint 3-D Nail Art.

We're also pleased to introduce a new style of our popular JJ Cole bag, the Swag Bag. Now you can enjoy a bag that is both stylish and functional. This stylish bag comes in either Silver Drop or Bronze Drop color combinations.

The adjustable strap allows it to be worn either messenger style or like a purse. Or forgo the carrying all together with the stroller attachments.

Organize your life with style with the Swag's stylish exterior and practical construction. It includes a coordinating wallet and changing pad. The water resistant finish is easily wiped clean. Safe for you and your family, the JJ Cole Swag Bag is PVC and phthalate free.

Find the JJ Cole Swag Bag, new Piggy Paint products and more great new items on our What's New page.

This Just In: NEW Green Toys For Spring!

Just in time for spring activities and Easter baskets, we have some great new items from Green Toys for your family. Green toys are a favorite at my house. I was surprised at the quality and durability of these items, knowing they were created from recycled plastic.

Green Toys use recycled milk containers as the main ingredient in creating their toys. They are packaged in recycled corrugated boxes with no plastics, cellophane or twist-ties, and are 100% recyclable. All Green Toys products are 100% made in the USA. To be more specific, they are produced in California, a state known for strict toy safety and environmental laws.

Green Toys products are tested by nationally recognized, independent, third-party labs. They contain no traceable amounts of Phthalates or BPA.

My First Green Toys™ Stacking Cups are a colorful and fun spin on a classic toy. Stacking cups teach basic counting and math concepts. Each cup is numbered on the bottom from 1 to 6 and is volumetrically accurate. Fill cups 1 and 2, for example, and it will equal the volume of cup 3. Perfect for home, classroom, outdoors, or the tub.

Each set includes six graduated cups with dozens of possibilities for bath and play time. Scoop and pour water, build towers by turning upside down, or just sort sizes to nest.

They are dishwasher safe, which makes for easy clean up, no matter the style of play. Available at Cotton Babies for only $9.95 a set.

The Green Toys™ Race Car is ready to tear up the track without harming the planet. This cool hot rod is better than any hybrid, and proudly displays the #2 recycled plastic symbol from which it is made on its hood.

The ultra-eco design has no metal axles. Available in your choice of blue or red, at only $7.99, this will race off the Cotton Babies warehouse shelves!

Keep your toddler's green thumbs busy this spring with the Planting Kit from Green Toys. Let your toddler watch nature at work by growing a small indoor garden in just days with the environmentally friendly kit. Each kit comes with a 100% recycled plastic pot, package of organic sunflower seeds, soil disk, and easy to follow instructions. Kits are only $5.99 each and eligible for Cotton Babies' free economy shipping.

Not just for toddlers, they are great for the entire family. Melissa, a Cotton Babies employee, recently included one of these sunflower kits in a wedding shower gift for a couple who loves to garden.

Be sure to check out all the great Green Toys products we have in stock. Other great spring favorites from Green Toys include jump ropes, Ecosaucer flying discs and indoor gardening kits. Do you have a favorite spring toy for your outdoor family fun?

This Just In: Baseball and Ladybug Bink Links

Just in time for the start of baseball season we have new Bink Links in stock!

Yesterday was opening day for the St. Louis Cardinals and we know this weekend has other opening days for other Major League Baseball teams as well. Get your little slugger a Bink Link to keep that pacifier from falling on the dirty stadium floor! If baseball isn't your style, how about a ladybug Bink Link as a celebration of spring?

Wood beads on this pacifier clip are red, black, and natural with a ladybug crawling off the natural beads. The predominate bead is red with ladybugs crawling around it.

We carry a variety of Bink Links in addition to these new styles including Rodeo, Peas and Carrots and Candy Man. We also carry pacifier chains by Haba.

The Construction Site Chain is made of Beech Wood, 100% water based non-toxic stains and lead free paint. This pacifier chain is a safe and colorful alternative to plastic pacifier chains. You can also check out Haba's Lady Bug pacifier chain, in red, blue and natural wood colors.

Bink Links and Pacifier Chains make a great package toppers for a baby shower or birthday gift. What other gift items do you like to use to decorate the top of your gift packages?

This Just In: Aden + Anais and GLAMOURMOM

We have two new products this week, one for mom and one for baby.

We've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Aden + Anais issie security blankets since we were first introduced to them a few months back when our Aden + Anais representative visited for our Grand Opening festivities. Perfect for after the swaddling days when your little one still appreciates the comfort of a lovie, but doesn't need a full size blanket. Avoid a Mr. Mom style woobie conversation with this conveniently sized, easy to conceal, 16 inch by 16 inch muslin blanket edged with soft satin trim. The Aden + Anais issie comes in a 2 pack, so there is always one available for snuggling while the other is in the wash. At only $19.95 for the 2 pack and a variety of colors and prints to choose from, this would make a great gift for a newborn or a first birthday.

For mom, we love the GLAMOURMOM® Nursing Bra Tummy Control Long Tank. I wish I would have had one of these for the early days after my twins were born. This is an original and patented design, perfect for discretion and support when nursing in public. The outer layer is extra long for style and superior post-partum coverage, while the inner layer supports and trims the tummy and waist. It pulls excess post-partum skin together to help reduce stretch marks.

The GLAMOURMOM® Nursing Bra Tummy Control Long Tank encourages proper posture and will support your lower back while nursing. The full built-in nursing bra has hook closures for easy, one-handed access. Available in sizes small, medium, large and extra large and at only $54.00 for a nursing bra / shapewear combo, this is a great deal.

These are only two of the new items added to our Cotton Babies website this week. Check out our new products page and let us know what your new favorite item is.

This Just In: phil&ted's Wriggle Wrapper and more

New at Cotton Babies this week is the phil&ted's Wriggle Wrapper. We know how our Cotton Babies customers like items that make life on-the-go with baby even easier. We know how much you love phil&ted's products (those Lobsters went fast!). So today we're introducing you to another product to make life outside your home a little easier for you and your little one.
phil&teds brings you the world's first and only 3-in-1 portable wrapper. The wriggle wrapper can be used for safe sitting, feeding, and sleeping on the go. Suitable for use with newborns to 24 months in the sleep position and 6-24 months in the sitting position. The durable fabric is easy to wipe clean and it is machine washable.
Just fit it onto your little one like a diaper and strap it to any chair or adult waist for easy and secure place to sit, eat and play. The included 8-foot extension strap easily fastens to most single beds making nap time secure no matter where you are. The wriggle wrapper comes with it's own tote bag for easy care and storage.

phil&ted's wriggle wrapper is available in the red color option at Cotton Babies for only $49.99 and is eligible for Cotton Babies' free economy shipping.

Another new addition at Cotton Babies this week are new Lifefactory lids.

The 4 colored cap set is great to take your favorite Lifefactory 4 oz or 9 oz baby bottles and convert them to a water bottle style for your growing little one. The beverage caps are a great replacement for your 16 oz or 22 oz Lifefactory beverage bottle or use them as an accessory to change the look of your bottle. Four colored cap set is comes with one each of orange, spring green, blue and purple only $4.99. Beverage caps are available in midnight, orange, pearl white, spring green and sky blue and are only $3.99 each.

For more great new products, check out the "What's New" tab on the left hand side of CottonBabies.com

This Just In: Change 3 Things materials

Earlier this week we shared with you the Change 3 Things Challenge for 2011. The goal is to have 100,000 parents committed to change at least 3 diapers a day. We believe 3 diapers is a manageable goal for that almost any parent can do.

To assist you as you share the benefits of cloth diapering with others, we've created some promotional materials. We've created a t-shirt and a silicone band that you can wear. Our hope is that these materials serve as conversation starters.

We also have designed Change 3 Things Share Cards with some quick facts that you can hand out to those who ask you about the benefits of cloth diapering.

The card asks: Did you know?

• One baby contributes at least 1 ton of waste in diapers alone to a local landfill.
• Disposable diapers are the third most common consumer product in landfills today.
• A disposable diaper may take up to 500 years to decompose.
• A family can spend $1500 to $2000 or more on disposable diapers by the time the baby has moved on to potty training.

Cards are available in a pack of 250 for $10.00 We are selling these cards at cost, as we have many requests for printed material that customers and cloth diaper educators can give out when asked about the benefits of cloth diapers.

We also are providing "Change Kits" with some of your favorite Cotton Babies cloth diapering products, packaged in multiples of three with a free silicone gift included. Great for yourself or to give as a gift to a friend who is curious about cloth diapering. All Change 3 Things products can be found..

Don't forget to join the challenge by clicking "Like" on the Facebook page. Share your story of cloth diapering and how you are sharing the benefits of cloth diapering with your family and friends by posting on the Change 3 Things wall.

This Just In: New Flip products & bumGenius Newborn diapers

Flip diaper covers - Now available in hook & loop closure!

Our Flip diapering system with three insert options is now more customizable than ever with your choice of two closure types, hook and loop or snap.

Customers tell us all the time, they love hook and loop closures because it offers a more customizable fit for your little one than snap closure.

Flip with hook & loop closures are available in all of your favorite Flip products: Single covers, Cover with Stay Dry Insert, Cover with Organic Insert, Flip Stay Dry Day Packs and Flip Organic Day Packs.

New Flip Newborn Stay Dry Inserts!

Another new addition to our Flip lineup are newborn inserts. The same size as the bumGenius newborn inserts you know and love.

They are made of 2 ultra-absorbent layers of microfiber and a smooth stay-dry suede cloth that wicks moisture away from your baby's bum. Now available in a 6 pack for only $11.95!

While you are thinking about newborns...

Due to customer requests, the bumGenius Newborns cloth diaper (previously known as bumGenius AIO Extra Small) are back online.

To avoid confusion, the discontinued sized bumGenius AIO products (S, M & L) have been moved to our clearance category.

This Just In: NEW bumGenius Baby Legs

We know you love our bumGenius Baby Legs that coordinate with your favorite bumGenius cloth diaper products.

You've asked for them and now we are pleased to announce new additions to our bumGenius Baby Legs line: Bubble, Sweet and Noodle.

Each of the new colors of BabyLegs are a solid color with a slight ribbing pattern. Bubble is a light lavender color that coordinates with all our Bubble bumGenius and Flip products as well as the Retail Therapy cloth diaper from the bumGenius Artist Series Tiny Socialite Collection.

Sweet is a pale mint green color that coordinates with Sweet bumGenius and Flip products as well as the Concrete Jungle cloth diaper from the bumGenius Artist Series Tiny Socialite Collection.

Noodle is a pale cream color that coordinates with Noodle diapers and the bumGenius Artist Series Tiny Socialite Collection Free Spirit color combination.

Don't forget, you can get a free pair of bumGenius brand BabyLegs with any purchase of $100 or more right now at CottonBabies.com. Details on the bumGenius BabyLegs page.

This Just In: Phil & Ted's Lobster High Chair

I'm sure I'm not the only parent who has ever cringed at the sight of the high chairs available at my local restaurants. Let's face it, a baby wipe is certainly not going to cut it when it comes to that level of dried food grime.

At Cotton Babies, we really love the Phil&Ted's Metoo high chair. It is great because it allows your child to sit at the table with the rest of the family and eliminates the need to use the often dirty high chairs in restaurants. But, we've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the newest high chair in the Phil&Ted's line, the Lobster High Chair.

Amy, our Cotton Babies' buyer, was really excited as she shared with me the improvements that Phil&Ted's has added to their popular clamping high chair to make the Lobster better than ever.

The Lobster's upgrades include:

• A five-point harness for securing baby.
• Pincer-like clamps with rubber trim that protect the table while gripping it securely.
• Full size handle grips for tightening the clamps to the table.
• Dishwasher safe, removable food tray.
• A carry bag, to keep lobster in its shell when not in use.
• Padded seat, which is easy to wipe clean and machine washable.

Weighing just under 4 lbs, the lobster might be lighter than your diaper bag! It is extremely travel-friendly, making it convenient to take to restaurants, on family vacations or to grandma's house.

Curious about the ways you could use a Phil&Ted's Lobster high chair? Check out this fun video:

The Lobster is available in two color combinations for $79.99 with Cotton Babies' free economy shipping. While supplies last.

This Just In: Eric Carle and Reversible Style Robeez

Looking for a beautiful, yet practical, baby gift? This week at Cotton Babies, some exciting new styles of our popular Robeez soft-soled baby shoes. Cotton Babies staff love the way Robeez cling to feet with the elasticized ankle band and are easy to wash by hand or in a machine.

Connie, grandmother and a Cotton Babies customer, said:

I have used Robeez shoes on both my grandsons and they are the best. They are easy to put on and always stay on. They are soft and comfy... The flexible sole is nice for prewalkers.

Keep little feet warm and entertained with these fun, new designs inspired by a beloved children's book. The Eric Carle gift sets come in navy with Mr. Carle's iconic hungry caterpillar or in fuschia with a butterfly. Each set comes in a beautifully decorated box with a miniature Eric Carle board book. A perfect gift, no wrapping required.

Another great addition to our Robeez collection are these great reversible shoes. With two designs with a reversible style, it's almost like getting two pairs for the price of one! The Executive Surfer Tan shoes would be perfect for a day on the beach on the tan side. Flip to the navy leather side to dress them up for your baby's little board meetings.

The Little Prince Blue can coordinate with blue or brown outfits or give everyone a head's up to your little one's mood with a quick switch of the shoe.

Robeez designs have seasonal availability, so don't let these great new styles hop out of our warehouse before you snag a pair! Already own a pair? Share your thoughts with a Cotton Babies review and help future shoppers.

This Just In: Best Homemade Baby Food Book

A new addition to Cotton Babies this week is the book The Best Homemade Baby Food On The Planet.

"Full of recipes to suit every age and stage-from six months all the way to twenty-three months-The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet shows you how simple and easy it is to prepare food your baby will go absolutely ga-ga for. From quick purées like Mighty Tasty Blueberry and Pear Mash and No-Cook Prune Purée, to new and nourishing meals like Sweet Omelet Surprise and Finger-Lickin’ Good Lentils and Potato with Cheese, you’ll find it a breeze to prepare any and all of the recipes you and your little one fancy."

As I flipped through this book I was surprised to see it is more than just quick how-tos and recipes for baby food. While the recipes take up a majority of the book, I was drawn to the final chapters that include charts of vitamins and minerals that explain what each does for baby's body and which foods are good sources of each vitamin or mineral. Another chapter is entitled "Special Considerations" gives information about the differences between food intolerances and allergies as well as a list of "problem foods" which makes it a great resource for any parent.

The book is full of beautiful photographs that compliment the recipes and would be a great gift for any mom-to-be, especially if she is interested in making her own baby food. Pair it with the Beaba Babycook Multiportions Tray and spoons to make a great gift to get the new family off to a great start.

Have you made your own baby food? What is your favorite recipe for your little one?