Choosing how to diaper your baby is one of the first decisions a new parent must make. In this post, we’ll share basic descriptions of your options to give you a good idea of the pros and cons of each.
Disposable diapers. Most people choose disposable diapers for their convenience. You just take it out of the package and put it on – no dealing with the rinsing, washing, wraps, and pins required for cloth diapers. Disposable diapers wick away moisture, so skin doesn’t stay wet. However, disposable diapers typically aren’t considered the most environmentally-friendly or pocketbook-friendly choice, as they tend to be the most expensive diapering option. Some companies are now making organic or “natural” disposable diapers, which are free of chlorine, toxins, allergens, fragrance or latex.
Cloth diapers. These diapers are reusable, chemical-free, and allow caregivers to know when a diaper has been soiled, enabling them to change the diaper in a timely fashion. They have covers and liners, which you rinse after they’re soiled and can then wash in your laundry machines. The inconvenience factor of cloth diapers mostly comes from the problems that arise when you take baby out of the house. If you’re not going to have a washer and dryer available, things could get messy. If you’re interested in learning more about cloth diapers, this blog post offers a look at the different systems available.
Both disposable and cloth diapers are completely safe for your baby if you are changing them regularly and not neglecting cleanliness and hygiene.
What are your thoughts on the disposable vs. cloth debate?
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Surfing the web, we found several posts that had tips regarding different aspects of baby-rearing. So to start your week, here are 16 tips from three different sources. Click on the links for more in-depth descriptions of these tips.
In this video, the founder and owner of b braithwaite, Chaffee Braithwaite Heilman, discusses the inspiration for the store and its unique aesthetic. Enjoy!
Years ago, if you were having a baby girl, her room and its accessories would be pink. For boys, everything was blue. But times and styles are changing. Parents everywhere are attempting to modernize their nurseries. Decor for baby is no longer just blue or pink, but orange, yellow, and green. This helpful article from HGTV advises 11 ways to create a modern nursery. The current trends are to avoid creating a gender-specific, theme-oriented room. Read the article for more specific tips, and check out the photos below for some chic baby rooms to inspire you.
What do you think of the article and these photos? What interesting designs have you used for your baby’s room?
Parents are always very quick to apologize on behalf of their kids in our store. They worry we will be upset by their child’s decision to move all the stuffed animals that were in one basket, to what they clearly believe is a much better basket. Or when they decide to pull the tags off all the clothes in one pile- obviously those shouldn’t be there they are trying to tell us! We are quick to reassure the parents that we would never expect a two year to understand what they can and can not touch in a store full of toys and stuffed animals! What makes me most happy in the store is to know we have created an environment where their children are free to explore new things. A moment that always brings a smile to my face is when a little one wants to read a book- whether it’s a new story or an old favorite. I love to see them pointing to the pictures on the pages just dying to know what that strange thing before them could be. Here’s William enjoying a few special moments with dad- there’s not much that’s more special than this!
We’ve been working hard at updating our website and are excited about the recent homepage redesign. The most challenging part of our website is keeping it up-to-date with all of the new products we are constantly receiving in store. Further, we want our website to feel like a natural extension of the environment you experience in our store. So stay tuned, as we have many new exciting products and pages coming to the website over the next coming months. Here, I thought I would share with you some very serious behind-the-scenes shots of my mom and our photographer Josh hard at work!
Six years ago I was living in, and loving, New York City. I was surrounded by beautiful store fronts, all the fashion a girl could want, cobblestone streets that led to surprising finds, the best restaurants, a cozy little apartment, great friends and an amazing professional opportunity. I was ready to stay forever. And then, one day, my dad came to visit and asked if I’d like to have lunch. Stopping your workday to grab lunch in New York is unheard of– a true luxury– but off I went. We chatted and dined and said our goodbyes.
Later that day I realized I missed those moments with my family. It quickly occurred to me, I missed quite a bit. I missed green grass and trees. I missed driving with the windows down. I missed going to stores where people still knew my name. I missed the way only a true Southern lady can call you darlin’ without it sounding condescending. I knew instantly what it meant– it was time to go home.
It was a little moment that day- a quick lunch- that changed the direction of my life. I love where the last 5 years have brought me. What I most love though, outside of those I share with my own family, are the little moments I share with our clients everyday. Whether it’s a new mom picking out the perfect coming coming-home outfit, or a little girl who is trading me her pacifier for a new toy, or little boy enjoying his first lollipop.. these are treasured moments for me. I know I’m getting to be a part of a moment, that whether big or small, will somehow change their life.
Here, I hope to share with you great little moments- the times when we find a great new product, special moments we share with our clients, and times when we find great inspiration.
