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Volume 27, Issue 2 Spring, 2008 A Publication of Tiny Tots Diaper Service and Baby Boutique Showing your Children what it Means to “Go Green” • (Through Creating Less Trash) By John Nugent With the recent celebration of Earth Day, we need to take advantage of the opportunities we have to teach our children the 3 Rs of “ReduceReuse-Recycle”. In this article we’ll share tips on teaching your preschoolers what it means to Go Green using the 3 Rs in relation to trash reduction. As Tiny Tots customers, you daily demonstrate to your children the value of helping the environment by choosing reusable diapers, turning a 100% garbage item into a 0% garbage item. Teaching your children the importance of creating less trash and consuming fewer resources is necessary to the future of our planet. Here is a list of ways to show your children how they, too, can help do their part: REDUCE: Before you Own It, Always Ask “Do I Really Need This?” There are many ways to reduce your family’s total product consumption, but here’s one that every age can relate to. Use fewer paper napkins or better yet, use reusable napkins. There’s no need to grab a huge stack of napkins from the concession stand when you know you’ll use only one or two. Each American consumes an average of 2200 standard two-ply napkins per year, or the equivalent of just over six of these napkins per day. If everyone in the United States used an average of one fewer napkin per day, more than a billion pounds of napkins could be saved from landfills each year. A stack of napkins this size could fill the entire Empire State Building. REUSE: Before you Trash It, Always Ask “Can this be Reused in Some Way?” • Reuse packaging. Margarine tubs, yogurt containers, coffee cans, and jars can be reused to store food, leftovers, crayons, pencils, and all sorts of things. • Make gifts, crafts, and other fun stuff. It’s a great way to reuse things like old magazines, egg cartons, film canisters, cardboard tubes and boxes that might have otherwise been thrown away. For ideas, go to www.makingfriends.com/ recycle.htm • Pack a waste-free lunch when your kids are school-age. Use a reusable lunchbox, reusable drink containers, cloth napkins, and silverware. You could save $250 a year and as much weight in waste as the average nine-year-old (70 lbs)! • • • • • When you do use disposables like plastic cups, plates, utensils, and plastic food storage bags, don’t throw them away! Wash and reuse them -- most of them will last for a long time with many uses. Remind your kids that due to a lack of sun and air, it takes more than 100 years for a plastic sandwich bag to decompose in a landfill (even the biodegradable ones). Reuse old bed sheets and towels and cotton diapers. They can still be reused as wiping rags in your home or for washing cars instead of using paper towels. Save old newspapers and roll them into fireplace logs. They also work better than paper towels for cleaning windows. Take reusable cloth bags on shopping trips. Turn your Trash into Cash. Don’t throw away the clothes and toys your kids have outgrown. Remember: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Have a Yard Sale or advertise through the CraigsList.org website: It’s local and it’s free. For an online community “swap meet” where you can give (or receive) donated stuff, go to www.freecycle.org. You may also set child related donations out with your soiled diapers clearly labeled, Second Chances. We will collect your donation and Second Chances will pick them up. Second Chances is a non-profit agency located in Sonoma County whose mission is to assist families with children to have a second chance. Take a field trip to a landfill to help your kids understand there is no “away” in “throwing things away.” This is when you have the best opportunity to teach the importance of recycling and reusing. Call your garbage collection facility before you go. Some collection stations have a consumer education area or you can make arrangements to speak with someone from the solid waste department. RECYCLE: Ask: “If it can’t be Reused, Can it be Recycled?” Recycling is one earth-friendly activity kids of all ages can get involved in. Children can learn what items regularly used in their homes can be recycled, from soft drink cans and milk bottles to detergent jugs and spaghetti sauce jars. Toddlers and preschoolers can participate in separating and grouping recyclables. Make up a fun recycling game where your kids guess whether something you name is recyclable. There’s a Chinese Proverb that says: “Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I may remember. But involve me and I’ll understand.”To find where to take recyclables, go to www.earth911.org or call 1-800-CLEANUP. Diapering Facts Environmental & Health Updates Chemicals In Disposable Diapers Sodium Polyacrylate, a chemical that has been linked to the increase in childhood related asthma, increased scrotal temperature in baby boys and banned in tampons due to toxic shock syndrome is in every disposable diaper sold in America today (with the exception of Tushies). Surprisingly, even brands sold in “health food or eco” stores/websites contain this chemical….. including (but not limited to) Seventh Generation, Nature’s Best, Nature Boy & Girl, Whole Foods and G-Diapers. Understandably, there is confusion amongst consumers that have a desire to use a diaper that is healthy for both their baby and the environment when these single-use diapers show up in their health food stores and co-ops. As a consumer myself, I have always assumed that if a product is at the health food store I shop at, it has been evaluated for health and environmental impacts prior to getting shelf space. In regards to diapers, this is not an accurate assumption. Since you have chosen to use cotton diapers for your baby’s diapering needs, it seems safe to assume that you are looking for a comfortable, healthy and eco-friendly diapering option. In lieu of this, please note that any disposable diaper you put on your baby (besides Tushies) contains Sodium Polyacrylate irregardless of where you purchased it or what the packaging says. If you’d like to confirm for yourself, you can. Take the test: • Pour water into the diaper you are testing • Tear open the liner and you will see shiny gel beads This gel is the sodium polyacrylate once it has absorbed liquid. Water Usage & Diapering Recent talk has been about the water needed for laundering reusables but the water necessary for manufacturing a paper diaper (for one-time use) or the water necessary to properly dispose of a paper diaper (flushing human waste or in the case of the gDiaper, flushing the inner section which often requires multiple flushes) is ignored. When these high water consumers are factored into the equation, the water used to launder cotton diapers is well spent and reusable diapering continues to remain the clear environmental winner. Biodegradable & Compostable Diapers We recently reviewed packaging from several diaper companies claiming to be “eco friendly”. The claims of biodegradability and compostability were shocking. Please don’t think that if you are throwing a diaper away (ie. landfilling it), even it makes these eco claims, that it is an eco option. Once landfilled, where air and sunlight are absent, nothing biodegrades or composts. Unless you are personally composting or leaving your soiled diapers in the sun to biodegrade, there isn’t an environment benefit to using a diaper that makes these eco claims. 2 Recycle your maternity clothes and make a 50% profit at the same time! With the help of Maternity Xchange you can receive a return on your investment in your maternity wardrobe. Maternity Xchange is a Mobile Maternity Shop & Pregnancy Resource that holds maternity clothing sale events, and birth & baby fairs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. They specialize in mid to high-end apparel and carry a great selection of both new and consignment merchandise helping make brand name maternity apparel accessible to everyone. Watch their website www.MaternityXchange.com for a list of their name brands and the monthly sales located nearest you. Recycling your maternity clothes for profit is a very simple process. First you go to Seller’s Info on their website to download the Seller’s Form and to register for your pick up or drop off. You can drop off at one of their conveniently located drop off centers in Campbell, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin and Alameda or at any regular sale event. Once Maternity Xchange has your clothes, they will be sorted and put up for sale. On the 15th of each month Maternity Xchange mails you a check in the amount of 50% of the price received for all your sold items. If they don’t sell, you will be given the option of donating your unusable clothes to The Homeless Prenatal Program or to have them returned to you. Maternity Xchange has been in the Mobile Maternity business for the past 4 years. The company was founded in 2004 by Bobbi Williams who has always had a dream to own her own business. She enrolled in the “Simple Steps to Start and Grow your Small Business” and found that she was naturally gifted in the skills required to run a successful business. Shortly after the business was launched Bernadette Dee, mother of 3, became a partner. When asked how she got involved, Bernadette said, “I actually came by to sell my clothing through Maternity Xchange and thought it was a great business idea with loads of potential, so I offered to help and it quickly became a partnership.” Bernadette and her family are extremely conscientious when in comes to preserving our natural resources. If you were to drive by their Burlingame home on garbage night you would find their recycle bin to be twice as full as their trash bin. Bags of soiled cotton diapers have also been sighted waiting for the arrival of the diaper delivery truck to take them away to be washed and reused. Expecting her fourth child next month, Bernadette will be spending more time in her home office while Bobbi will be on location for their monthly sales events and Birth & Baby Fairs, currently located in the areas of San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo and the East Bay. The next Birth & Baby Fair will be on May 24 at Fort Mason in San Francisco. This event will not only be fun for your entire family, but you will gain many valuable resources and contacts for your pregnancy, birth and parenting career. More information is at www.maternityxchange.com. Riley Rickstrew Louis Soloway Shane Esters Clauson Odom Megyn Windfeldt Leon Simmans Stephen Pricket Maggie Mesler Vincent Wills Katherine Kline Isha Preuss Leo Bonequi Ciaran Andrews Brady Hogan David Moore Alastair Hale Vivian Blanty Kadence Steuben Elena Fromm Seda Perry Curran Williams Nina Gehrig Tori Pearson Annelise Hein Charlie Kelso Eureka San Francisco San Francisco San Carlos Hayward San Francisco Sunnyvale San Jose San Bruno Fremont Oakland Brisbane Santa Cruz Oakland Concord San Francisco San Francisco Pleasanton Morgan Hill San Francisco Capitola San Francisco Concord Los Altos Fremont Ten month old Ewan is playing happily in his crib, enjoying the comfort of his soft, cotton diaper and Bummis Super Whisper Wrap. Eight month old Riley, enjoys playing in her new Flower Print Super Whisper Wrap by Bummis. HONOR ROLL CONGRATULATIONS to those who have graduated from diapers. Thank you for giving us the privilege to help out with some of the “dirty work”. We hope the diapering years have been a time of wonderful memories for your family. Two month old Mira poses in her favorite outfit…a cloth diaper and hooded top. Mira has been in cloth all her life…even the birthing center where she was born used cloth diapers! After his bath, Justin loves to put on his soft robe and soft cloth diaper held by a Snappi clip! What could be more comfortable? Dakota Nguyen Adrian Hanford William Togliatti Nia Sedgwick Alice Adams Skyler Avant William Eggen Elizabeth Grist Jayda Hector Jasper Osser Nolan Chang Olivia Bye Johnny Moffatt Isac Yates William Bennett Melissa Minz Joe James Vincent James Sasha Mandel Anjali Sudan Nora Flynn Lorien White Claire Banfield Samantha Mendoza San Jose San Francisco La Honda Aptos San Francisco Burlingame San Francisco San Jose San Francisco Oakland Redwood City San Leandro Morgan Hill San Jose Palo Alto Foster City Fremont Fremont Berkeley Saratoga Moss Beach Sunnyvale San Jose Morgan Hill Nightime Diapering For those interested in nighttime diapering solutions, here are a few that we would recommend: • If you are still giving a feeding during the night, change the diaper before feeding. They will fall asleep again after you have fed them. • Double diaper a cotton diaper. Since the cotton is what absorbs, the more you have of it, the more it will absorb. Fold a second diaper in thirds and place it down the center of the first diaper. Do not be afraid of the extra bulk. It will not hurt them or keep them from sleeping. • Use a Bamboo Diaper (see page 6 for details on Bamboozle). Bamboo is incredibly absorbent, naturally anti-bacterial and breathable. • Use a Fuzzi Bunz (see page 7 for details). • Do not be afraid of wet diapers during the night. We found our boys never had a rash after sleeping 10+ hours per night, even though their diaper would be saturated. • Use an Imse Vimse liner (top of page 6) between the diaper and skin. The urine goes thourgh the paper into the diaper and the skin feels dry. A weekly tradition, Lina helps her mom put the diapers away. She is sporting her Polar Fleece Wrap by Bummis. Seven month old Ava is showing off her Litewrap diaper cover and endulging in a little belly rubbing time. Certified bra-fitters are available at Tiny Tots Boutique along with bras by Medela, Bravado & Glamourmom - including new extended sizes. POTTY TRAINING HELPERS Baby Bottom Dolls with Potty 14” Anatomically correct plush doll with plastic potty. Specify boy or girl. $33.00 KoKo Bear’s New Potty by Vicki Lansky Follow KoKo’s progress in learning to use the potty. Included is the cuddly 8” KoKo Bear which comes with a tee shirt, Velcro-diapers, pull-on pants and a bathroom back drop for role playing. Softcover book. Book & Plush Bear $18.00 Once Upon a Potty by Alona Frankel 3 million books sold. It’s a fun, lighthearted introduction to potty training basics. Hardcover book. Specify boy or girl. $6.00 Diaper-Free Before 3 by Jill M. Lekovic M.D. The Healthier Way to Toilet Train and Help Your Child Out of Diapers Sooner 224 pages (paperback) $13.95 POTTY TRAINING HELPERS Potty Hammock Potty chair that slips securely over any style toilet seat. Made out of washable, parachute material that folds up to the size of a CD. Is perfect for home or on the go. Yellow. $20.00 Step stools by Baby Bjorn (on our website and in our boutique) help little ones get on and off the toilet safely. $18.00 by Baby Bjorn One-piece potty sits low to the ground, so your child can feel secure with his or her feet on the ground. Comfortable to sit on and stable on the floor. Effective splash guard. Easy to clean and to carry. Great for bringing to grandma’s or to day care. Pink, Ocean Blue, Snow White & Spring Green $13.00 Little Potty Potty Chair by Baby Bjorn Comfortable and fun to sit on. Sits firmly on the floor. Has a removeable bowl for easy cleanup, and a curved splash guard to keep splashes where they belong! Pink, Ocean Blue, Snow White & Spring Green $30.00 Toilet Trainer by Baby Bjorn Fits all toilet seats by a twist of a dial. Toddlers can easily put it on and off without adult assistance. Ergonomic shape allows toddler to get on and off without tipping over or pinching bottoms! White with blue trim. $34.00 Pull-on Training Pants by DayDreamers Extra layers in the crotch for more absorbency. 2T (23-28 lbs.) 3T (29-32 lbs.) 4T (33-38 lbs.) Pack of 2 for $7.50 Organic Cotton Training Pants Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi A book which doesn’t have any preachy overtones but merely explains where and how each living creature poops. It’s number one on the bathroom reading list in many homes. 28 pages Ages 0 - 3 Hardcover $13.95 Paperback $7.95 by Under the Nile The soft rib knit with two layers of terry liner makes this training pant soft and absorbent. Great for little trainers. One size: 2T-4T. $9.00 Bed/Crib Pad Soft, absorbent cotton surface. Great for bed sheet protection & changing tables. Strong waterproof barrier. No plastic feel. Easy wash a n d d r y. 3 4 ” X 3 6 ” $18.00 All In One Training Pants Boon Potty Bench A training potty featuring two enclosed side storage spaces for organizing potty training supplies, and a pull-out drawer for easy sanitary clean-up. Simply close the lid to use as a large, sturdy stool that supports up to 300 lbs. The sleek, modern design includes a built-in toilet paper holder and a removable soft deflector shield. $36.00 4 by Bummis Waterproof outer layer. Double layer of 100% soft cotton next to child’s skin to stop accidents . Jungle Print $13.00 Small 20-30 lbs. Medium 30-40 lbs. Large 40+ lbs. Tiny Tots offers training pant service in size 3T. You can order in increments of 5. Most families are on a combination of diapers and training pants. When added to an existing diaper order the cost is 50 cents per week for each 5. 408.866.2900 • 1.800.794.5437 • www.tinytots.com UV50 Protection Swimwear by Sunbusters Sun Safety The Original Flap Hat by Flap Happy The original sun hat designed to protect children from the harmful rays of the sun. 100% cotton sheeting. Sized to allow for shrinkage. Solids and Prints Available. $12.00 Floppy Hat by Flap Happy 100% cotton floppy sun hat (with ties) is fun and offers great sun protection. Sized to allow for shrinkage. Solids, Eyelets and Prints Available. $12.00 Size Small Medium Large X-Large Weight 6-12 lbs 12-18 lbs 18-26 lbs 26 lbs + Age 0-6 mo 6-12 mo 12 mo -2 yrs 2 yrs + Head Circ. 14”-17” 17”-18.5” 18.5”-20” 20”-22” Swim Diaper by Flap Happy 100% cotton sheeting swim diapers fit snugly to contain BM accidents in pool. Can be worn under a swimming suit or as a swimming suit. Solid colors. $12.00 Size 6 mo (XS) 12 mo (S) 18 mo (M) 24 mo (L) 2 (XL) Weight 10-15 lbs 15-20 lbs 20-25 lbs 25-30 lbs 30-35 lbs Age 0-6 mos 6-12 mos 12-18 mos 18-24 mos 2 to 2 1/2 yrs Silky soft and chlorine resistant this swimwear offers the highest level of sun protection available. One-piece, long sleeve in blue/white or pink/ white, infant & toddler sizes, $44.00 One-piece, short sleeve in blue print or pink print, infant & toddler sizes, $44.00 Reversible Bucket Hat in blue or pink, infant or toddler sizes, $22.00 Sun Glasses by My First Shades Polycarbonate frames and lenses are shatterproof, impact resistant and provide 100% UVA and UVB protection. Adjustable neoprene band comfortably and securly keeps glasses in place. Waterproof and rustproof. Specify boy or girl frame color; Sizes: NB – 3 years & 3 – 7 years; $15.00 Mustela 50 SPF Sun Protection Formulated to offer complete broad-spectrum (UVA & UVB) protection. Using a new generation of titanium, comined with zinc oxide, these Mustela UV products are mineral based and reflect, rather than absorb, the sun’s rays. Mineral filters are also photostable, providing longer lasting protection and are better tolerated by children’s delicate skin. 1.6 fluid oz. $16.00 Sensitive Coverage .5 fluid oz. $11.00 Swim Diaper by Imse Vimse Reusable swim diapers made of a stretchy, soft nylon with a polyester lining. The legs and waist are wrapped in a soft lycra. Prints include Pink Sea, Turquoise Sea and Orange Fish. $16.00 Sizes (Note: these run small) Medium 15-22 lbs. Large 20-26 lbs. Xlarge 24-31 lbs. Super Large 28-35 lbs. Junior 35-44 lbs. Flap Hat by Sunday Afternoon This sun hat features a full brim around the sides of the head for shading the entire face including the nose, cheeks, and ears. The rear veil offers sun protection for sensitive neck skin. Side mesh allows heat release to keep your kids cool while playing (mesh panels are not UPF rated, and are not included with baby size). Includes chin strap and cord lock (cord lock not included with baby size). Hand Wash. 50 UPF. Baby and Toddler Sizes $22.00 Bucket Hat by Sunday Afternoon Made with lightweight sun protection nylon, and top-of-crown mesh for breathability. The flexible down sloped 2.5”-3” sun protection brim offers great coverage for the face, ears and neck. Hats crush for easy packing. Chin strap with cord lock included (cord lock not included with baby size). 50 UPF. Baby and Toddler Sizes $22.00 Experts warn that over 50% of sun burn damage to the skin occurs before the age of 18 years old. MD Moms Sunscreen Towelettes Saturated with a gentle, sweat-proof SPF 30+ sunscreen with vitamins E and B5, marine silk, aloe and oat. Each wipe contains enough to cover head to toe with no mess. One pack of 15 wipes $26.00 Three packs of 1 wipe $7.50 Aqua Shoes by Sunbusters Great foot protection for wet and hot ground areas. Can be worn in water for playtime (wouldn’t recommend for swimming laps). Colors: Pretty Pink or Deep Sea Blue Sizes: 5 (maximum foot length 5.5”), 7 (maximum foot length 6”), 9 (meximum foot length 6.75”) $18.00 Outdoor Blankets by Tuffo Water-Resistant, lightweight and compact for easy traveling. Includes a carrying bag with large storage pockets. Water-resistant nylon backing. Cool cotton fabric on the top-side. Interior polyester batting provides cushioning. Machine wash cold and tumble dry low. 54” X 84”. Patterns: Earth Stripe, Multi Stripe, Navy Daisy, Navy Hawaii, Red Hawaii. $40.00 Tankini Swimsuit w/ Matching High Waisted Bikini Bottom by Glamourmom Nursing Bra Tank in a sporty swimsuit! Quick-drying and chlorine resistant. The high-waisted bikini brief provides coverage to the lower tummy and blends perfectly with the Nursing Bra Tankini Top. Sizes: Small (2-6), Medium (8-10), Large (12-14), Xlarge (16-18); Black $59.00 5 DIAPERING SUPPLIES DISPOSABLE DIAPERS & WIPES Snappi Diaper Clips · gel-free · perfume free · chlorine free · dye-free · chemical free The only single-use diaper on the market today that doesn’t contain super absorbent gelling chemicals (AGM) is Tushies. They are a healthier single-use diaper than the Seventh Generation, Nature Boy & Girl, Tendercare Plus, the G Diaper, Whole Baby Diapers from Whole Foods, and the mainstream brands. Flushable diapers require the same amount of raw materials to produce, including crude oil, for just a few hours use. There is no water savings, plus they often clog sewers. There is no such thing as an eco friendly hybrid or single-use diaper. See for yourself: Cut open the padding of a Tushies diaper and you’ll find a natural blend cotton and wood pulp fluff. Chemical-Free! Open the padding of any other disposable diaper and you can shake out white granules. These are the acrylic acid polymer salts. Put the granules in water and watch them turn into gel. This is the chemical connected with increased child asthma, increased scrotal temperature and toxic shock syndrome. Tushies Simple pinning alternative. Holds diaper snugly. Reduces urine and B.M. leakage. Durable, washable latex. 3 original size clips per pack $7.00 2 large (wider) clips per pack $7.00 Always stretch your new clips. Flushable Diaper Liners by Imse Vimse Acts as a soft stay-dry barrier when placed between the diaper and the baby’s skin. Baby Size 7.6” X 10.9” (200 sheets) $13.00 Toddler Size 7.7” X 15.5” (100 sheets) $8.00 Bum Bum Balm® 100% natural diaper cream, made of only pure & organic ingredients. Each 30g tin is heat sealed, and contains Coconut oil, pure unbleached beeswax, organic Jojoba Seed oil, Apricot Kernel oil, organic Calendula infused Sunflower oil, Cocoa seed butter, Tocopherol (Vit E) derived from Soybean oil, and Lavender essential oil. No Zinc Oxide! $11.00 Healing Salve by Herb Lore Customer recommended. Normally heals any kind of skin irritation or abrasion. Great for diaper rash. Heals a diaper rash within hours, overnight in severe cases. (2 oz.) $9.00; (4 oz.) $12.00 (33% cotton/66% wood pulp blend) Size 1 Newborn 4-5 lbs. 30 / bag Size 2 Small 6-14 lbs. 40 / bag Size 3 Medium 12-24 lbs. 30 / bag Size 4 Large 22-35 lbs. 22 / bag Size 5 Toddler 27 lbs. & up 20 / bag $14.00 per bag; $50.00 per case (4 bags) Calmoseptine Ointment A multi-purpose moisture ointment which protects, soothes, and helps promote healing of skin irritations. (4 oz.) $10.00 Tushies Wipes Thick wipes w/aloe vera. Unscented, hypoallergenic and alcohol free $6.25 tub of 80; $64.00 per case (12 tubs) $5.75 refill for tub (80); $60.00 per case (12 packs) Baby Ointment Cleansing Cloths by Noodle & Boo Made of pure spun lace from England. These thick, extra-soft cloths are soaked in a mild, no-rinse, fragrance-free solution consisting of gentle moisturizers that tenderly soothe and hydrate sensitive skin. Safe for baby’s face, body and bottom. Pop-top pack of 72 wipes $9.50 by Noodle & Boo Hydrates baby’s skin by creating a moisture repellant barrier between the skin and sources of irritation. Works well on cradle cap, ultra dry skin and soothes chapped lips, cheeks and chins from drooling. It also works great on rough little knees and elbows. (4 oz. tube) $17.50 Physiobebe by Mustela Infant Cleanser - Requires No Rinsing For baby’s face & diaper area. Leaves skin hydrated, soft & clean. A must for traveling when a diaper change may occur away from a water source. (10 oz.) $15.00 Cleansing and Soothing Wipes Diaper Changing Restraint Straps by Mustela Specially formulated to protect your baby’s tender skin. Wipes are soaked in an alcohol-free, no-rinse vegetable lotion that is well tolerated by the skin. Strong cloths leave skin clean, soft and moisturized. And they dispense one at a time like tissues! Re-sealable pack of 70 wipes $10.50 Refill from Diaper Dekor Plus Tots Bots Bamboozle Diaper The Diaper Dekor Plus 2-Pack Refill is used exclusively with the Diaper Dekor Plus Diaper Hamper system. Each refill holds about 335 diapers. $17.50 6 by Hug ‘n’ Hold Makes changing a wiggling child’s diaper much easier. Child friendly and easy-to-use velcro shoulder restraint that attaches to any changing pad to hold a baby securely. $26.00 Made of soft and absorbent bamboo with adjusting snaps, elastic, and an extra doubler flap for more absorbing power. Size 1: 5-18 lbs.; Size 2: 10-35 lbs. $19.00 408.866.2900 • 1.800.794.5437 www.tinytots.com service@tinytots.com DIAPER COVERS Pro Rap Classic Velcro-closing & leg gussets. Soft polyester outer fabric. Waterproof lining. White. $8.50 ea. 6 or more $8.00 ea. Preemie 2-6 lbs.; Newborn 6-10 lbs. Small 9-14 lbs. Medium 13-25 lbs. Large 24-35 lbs. X-Large 34-45 lbs. Tips For Laundering Velcro Covers To protect waterproofing of all covers: · Do not use bleach with chlorine · Do not use softeners · Rinse well - See our website on “detergent build up”. To preserve the Velcro: · Turn inside out with Velcro attached · Air dry when possible Cottonwrap by Basic Connection Soft natural fiber cover is waterproof and breathable. Prevents rashes. Deep gussets for snug fit. High performance Ultra-Mate Velcro is nonabrasive and will not gather lint during washing or drying. Snaps help keep cover in place. White. $12.00 ea. 6 or more $11.25 ea. Super Whisper Wrap by Bummis Newborn 7-10 lbs. Small 8.5-15 lbs. Medium 15-30 lbs. Large 30-40 lbs. X-Large 40+ lbs. (White only) Polar Fleece by Bummis Waterproof and breathable micro-fleece diaper cover with velcro-type closures. Avoid bleach, brighteners and fabric softeners. Machine washable. Natural. $17.50 ea. 6 or more $16.50 ea. Small 6-13 lbs. Medium 13-21 lbs. Large 21-32 lbs. X-Large 32 + lbs. Pull-On Nylon Pant by Bummis Non-binding waist and leg openings. Should be used with Snappi Clips or Pins. White $6.00 ea. 6 or more $5.50 ea. Newborn 6-10 lbs. Small 8-15 lbs. Medium 15-30 lbs. Large 30+ lbs. X-Large 35+ lbs. Super Brite by Bummis Lightweight and waterproof. Consists of one single layer of polyester with a wipe-clean laminated interior. The gusset with lycra binding is an innovative design that wraps softly around baby’s leg with less bulk than normal gussets. Green Funky Print $12.50 ea. 6 or more for $11.75 ea. Newborn 4-9 lbs; Small 8-16 lbs; Medium 15-30 lbs; Large 27-36 lbs; X-Large 32+ lbs Preemie 4-8 lbs. (Litewrap only) Newborn 6-10 lbs. Small 10-15 lbs. Medium 15-20 lbs. Large 20-30 lbs. X-Large 30+ lbs. by Basic Connection Very effective cover at an affordable price! waterproof. Leg gussets keep diaper in place and prevent leaks. Durable and nonabrasive. Ultra-Mate Velcro keeps cover on. Snaps add support to the velcro. White. $8.50 ea.; 6 or more $8.00 ea. by Pro Rap If your baby takes off his velcro cover, this cover is for you. The buckle is “baby proof”. Nylon/Poly. White. $8.50 ea. 6 or more $8.00 ea. Medium, Large, X-Large - Same poundage as Pro Rap Classic. White: $11.50 ea. 6 or more $10.75 ea. Print: $12.50 ea. 6 or more $11.75 ea. Froggy, Flower & Jungle (See designs on web) Basic Connection Litewrap Buoy & Buckle Aplix-closing cover made from a super resistant waterproof laminate sandwiched between two layers of a soft polyester knit. A durable, heavy-duty elastic secures around legs and tummy. Soft, polyester knit bindings for a comfortable and leakproof seal. DIAPER COVERS Bumkins Recommended by our customers as a must have. These waterproof nylon covers are easy to care for and have features not offered in other brands. An air vent in the back of the cover limits heat build-up, internal elastic reduces skin irritation, and an inside front diaper pocket prevents leakage and holds diaper in place. White. $13.00 ea. 6 or more $12.25 ea. Newborn 6-10 lbs. Small 9-16 lbs. Medium 15-23 lbs. Large 22-28 lbs. X-Large 27-35 lbs. Fuzzi-Bunz Cover & Insert by Mother of Eden Our customers have requested we carry this product because it works so well at nighttime. The cotton diaper slides in the pocket. The micro fiber wicks the wetness away from the baby. Adjustable snaps assure a good fit. Colors. $18.00 ea. 6 or more $17.00 ea. Small 7-18 lbs. Medium 15-30 lbs. Large 25-45 lbs. We recommend using the Imse Vimse liners with this cover for easier BM clean up. Call or order on-line & receive free shipping with your diaper delivery. 7 Earn Free Diaper Service Due to cost increases in every area of our business, we are finding it inevitable to raise our prices. We are trying to hold out as long as possible. If we could increase our customer count by about 200 families each week, we might be able to avoid an increase. The number one way new customer’s hear about us is by YOU! We would like to say THANK YOU and give you $15 for every new customer that you refer to us. They simply need to mention your name when they order the diaper service. There is no limit to the amount of referrals we will honor. Experienced Diaper Changers Needed Tiny Tots is looking for experienced “Parent Diapering Experts” who are currently diapering in cotton and would like to represent Tiny Tots Diaper Service at Maternity and Baby Fairs and other parenting events in your county. You will be demonstrating the basic diaper fold (see How to Diaper Instructional Videos at tinytots.com) and the use of Snappi Clips and diaper covers along with answering general questions regarding diaper service. Tiny Tots Baby Boutique will be hosting an information session on Saturday, June 21 from 1:00-2:00 for those interested in the program. Please let us know if you are planning to come or if you have any questions. Contact: Shannon Nugent, Educational Coordinator, 408-206-4399 or shannon@ tinytots.com. FREE 1 Please send us your helpful hints, pictures (of babies in diapers featuring different covers or in boutique outfits, etc.) & captions, book reviews and recipes. You will receive one free week for each item printed. Include a picture to illustrate your helpful hint. Send to tim@tinytots.com. Easy Label Audit For Your Diaper Count An easy way to have us audit your diaper inventory is to write a 2-word note on the label on the soiled bag before you set it outside - “25 left”, or whatever number of clean diapers are left in your home. These labels are cut off the diaper bag and turned into the office after the soiled diaper counter counts your bag and writes the count on the label. When we add up the number left + the soiled count + the number of diapers delivered that day, we can determine if your rotation is correct. Some customers do this every week. Some do it once a month. **If you are on two or more types of diapers, please note which size you are auditing (25 Reg left, 10 Mega left). Diaper Cover Exchange & Forum Post diaper covers wanted and/or needed. There is also a discussion forum where parenting questions and ideas can be hashed over. It’s all at tinytots.com. We carry natural fiber children’s clothing, sizes Preemie to 4T, diaper covers, breastfeeding supplies, baby carriers, infant/toddler toys and unique gift items. Store Events Clearance Sale Fall clothing & accessories, including Barefoot Dreams, are currently 40% to 60% off. Don’t miss out on these fantastic savings. Diaper School 101 ”Diapering Made Easy” Free workshops will be held every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Featuring expert Diapering Instructors who have logged hundreds of diapering hours. Please call and reserve your spot as seating is limited. • Hands-on diapering practice • Diaper cover review • Networking with other new and expectant parents • Door prizes Very helpful. A lot of information that I needed to know. I will recommend class and service to friends. Brian of Santa Clara Infant, Child and Adult CPR This class is great for new parents. Price includes course completion card and student manual. Thursday, June 5 from 6:00 to 9:30 pm. Cost is $45 for one or $80 for two. To reserve your space, call Tiny Tots at (408) 866-2925. MUSIKGARTEN This class involves singing, dancing, instruments, scarves and hoops. Call Ilene at (408) 838-4524 or email highlowmusic@ yahoo.com for class schedule, fees or to sign up. Baby Sign Classes This class is taught by Ramona Snyder, who has received her MA in Deaf Education. For class schedule, fees or to sign up, contact Ramona at (408) 557-8468 or email info@signsforlittlehands.com. New At Tiny Tots Boutique—Cotton Diaper Exchange No need to bring diapers when you shop at our Boutique. Enjoy our cotton diaper exchange. For those on the diaper service, leave a soiled diaper and put a clean one on your baby. It’s that simple. Boutique Hours Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 408.866.2925 • www.tinytots.com 138 Railway Ave., Campbell, CA. 95008