New Product Added: Moby Wrap UV

Did you know Moby Wraps were now available with UV protection? Using the patented Rayosan™ technology by Clarient, the fabric offers an added layer of protection from the sun while maintaining the same appearance, handle, and breathability of the original Moby Wrap.

From the Moby Wrap website:  

Think of the Rayosan™ process as an invisible dye. It acts like a mirror and will deflect the harmful UVA and UVB rays off the fabric. These rays are bounced back and prevented from going through the fabric and harming baby’s delicate skin. Although it is a chemical process, it was tested and passed the Oeko-Tex 100 certification process, which ensures us that it was tested for harmful substances - and passed. We share Oeko-Tex commitment to your personal safety and the support of environmentally sound processes and you can rest assured that the product you have will not harm you or your child. The dye is considered to be durable for the life or the garment. It is long lasting, but will start to gradually wash out after 30 washes or so. The Rayosan™ coated fabric’s UPF value ranges from 44-48.

I am pleased to offer the new Moby Wrap UV to you.  My mother has a history of skin cancer, so products offering protection from the sun are important to me.  I hope they are to you, too. To Purchase, go here.

Almost the weekend...

It is 2 minutes to 9:00 am on Friday.  Lincoln has been down for his morning nap since 7:45 (it was an earlier morning than usual, so he crashed quickly!).  It is overcast and cloudy outside, meaning it is the perfect morning to be napping WITH the baby.  Sigh.  If I don't use his naps to get some work done, though, the days tend to get away from without even starting a project until after dinner.  So, work it is.

Last night I added some new package deals on the Fuzzi Bunz One Size Pocket Diapers.  You can now purchase quantities of 4, 6, 9, and 12 diapers at a volume discount.  This is great if you are just starting your diaper stash, need to upgrade to a bigger size, or are looking to switch to a new diaper system all at once!  You can find these deals on our store page here.  

You can become a fan of Fuzzi Bunz™ on Facebook, too!  They are doing giveaways and more on their fan page.  And, while you're at it, why not become a fan of baby, naturally LLC as well!  

Now, off to pack up a diaper bag for a certain sleeping someone.  We are heading to our cloth diaper support group this morning and for once, I am determined to be on time!

Social Networking

I have been working to get the baby, naturally LLC name integrated into the various social networking sites so that we can easily spread news about sales, new products, specials, etc.  So far, here is what is up and running:

• The Blog (obviously!)
  
• Twitter (@babynaturally-or click the button in the left blog column)
• Mailing List  (click icon below to join!)

• Facebook (just added a fan page tonight!  See left hand column of blog to become a fan, or search baby, naturally LLC on Facebook!)

What am I missing?  Are there any other big name social networking sites I need to know about?

New Shipment: Under the Nile Organic Clothing and Toys

Recently added to baby, naturally LLC:  

Under the Nile Organic Clothing and Toys

The Under the Nile collection is entirely manufactured from 100% organic Egyptian cotton (all carrying the USDA certified organic seal).  I am proud to carry Under the Nile products as a part of baby, naturally LLC because off the work they are doing to help fight poverty in rural Egypt.  Working with the 13-Villages-Project (founded by Under the Nile president Janice Masoud), Under the Nile provides women from 13 rural Egyptian villages opporutunity to learn a trade and support their families through the manufacturing of the toy fruit and vegetable lines.  The women are able to complete the assembly in their own villages and homes and are able to continue to care for their families while at the same time providing for them.  baby, naturally LLC is excited to carry the the fruit tote and veggie crate, featuring products made through the 13-Villages-Project.  For more information on the 13-Villages-Project, please click here.  

Under the Nile Apparal

Under the Nile Veggie Crate

Under the Nile Fruit Tote

Trunk Shows!

I have been working hard this week trying to get the store name out locally--taken business cards to several local businesses, posted on our mom's group message board, dropped samples off with my midwife, researched booths at 2 local fairs...and in addition, finally got my trunk show information posted! 

What is a trunk show, you ask?  Well, if you are local to the Houston area and would like to see and try out any of the products first hand, then a trunk show is for you!  All you need to do is pick a date and gather some of your friends and I will bring baby, naturally LLC to you.  Trunk shows are perfect for mom's groups, baby showers, Mother's Nights Out, Saturday tea, and more.  There is even a discount available for hosting if your guests reach a certain dollar limit in orders!

Come find out more about baby, naturally LLC trunk show here!

Grand Opening!

Well, the day is here! I stayed up all night on Monday (rough, let me tell you...even in college, I never went more than 23 hours. This time I lasted 28, then crashed with Lincoln for his WAAAY too short nap!) getting things ready, struggling with one single, little "continue shopping" button for almost 6 hours. Luckily, the web host owner was able to help me out and all is up and running! I am so excited!

So, I wanted to share the fabulous brands you can currently find at baby, naturally LLC. I did countless hours of research, plus have personal experience with almost all of these brands, and am proud to carry each and every one of them!

• Cloth Diapers:  FuzziBunz Perfect Size & One Size, Unbleached Indian Cotton Prefolds, Thirsties Fab Fitteds, Thirsties Duo Wraps, Thirsties Covers, Gro Baby One Size, Wonderwraps covers, Dream-Eze All-in-Ones, AppleCheeks
• Baby Wearing:  Moby Wraps, BabyHawk mei tai carriers, Mini Moby Wraps (for kids!)
• Laundry:  Jenny's Simply Clean detergent, clothespins bags (handmade!)
• Toys:  coming soon!
• Apparel:  coming soon!
• Gifts:  Moby Swaddle Blanket

More wonderful brands will be coming soon!  Several of my shipments did not make it in time for opening day, but look for them to be posted soon.  I will be placing updates on new shipments here on the blog, as well as on the new baby, naturally e-mail newsletter (sign up below!).  

As we grow, I will be looking to add more handmade items and expand the inventory for diapers, baby wearing, and toys.  I welcome your thoughts, ideas, suggestions for what you'd like to see at baby, naturally!