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8 Indoor Activity Ideas for Kids

(sheri)

We know that as winter gets into full swing the kids are getting restless, and you are too. It can be hard to keep everyone entertained and out of trouble when shut in the house. So, we started a list of indoor fun & activities to make the winter days speed by until you can get the whole family outside to run around.

 

1. Make bouncy balls with the kids.  (courtesy of  Curbly blog) You can use household items and make bouncy balls for the kids to play with. When I was young we would decorate boxes and create little rooms and special boxes to hold our bouncy balls. All you need is cardboard boxes, paint, paintbrushes and some newspaper for the floor. You can also use markers and/or crayons as well.

 

 

photo courtesy of Leslie Burger-http://lb.princetonlibrary.org/stories.html

 

2. Have scavenger hunts at the library. Think of different things for your child to hunt for at the library. They can be books they collect, things they need to "spot" in the library or information they need to learn from books at the library. This can add a lot of fun to library visits and keep the kiddos busy for a while!

 

 

image courtesy of What to Expect blog

 

3.  Create Indoor Games. The What to Expect Blog has a great post about how to play outdoor games indoors. All you need is masking tape and a few odds and ends from around the house. It looks like great fun!

 

4.  Build a Fort & Play inside.  I have the best memories of building forts and houses out of sheets and blankets with my sister and grandma. Simple Mom blog has a great post on how to build a fabulous indoor fort with your family. Get ready for some nostalgic moments!

 

Courtesy of The Ramblings of a Crazy Woman blog

5. Make a Forest. With toilet paper rolls, construction paper and paint your kids can make a forest fit for action figures, dolls, or fairies. This activity is pretty straightforward so I think it would be easy for kids of most ages. Thanks to The Ramblings of a Crazy Woman for this idea!

 

6. Paint flowers. This activity is great because it uses stamping, finger painting and paint blowing. These different techniques will make the activity challenging, interesting and fun for your little ones. It also makes it a great activity for any age child. Thanks to Hands On As We Grow for the great idea!

 

7. Have an indoor snowball fight! Use crumpled up newspaper or other paper. Give everyone equal amounts, and then fire away!

 

 

Courtesy of Dirt and Boogers blog

8.  Make a Bean Bag game together and then see who can make the most shots. (If you aren't into sewing you can always buy bean bags. The kids can help paint and decorate the bean bag hole to be whatever they want it to be.  Thanks to Dirt and Boogers for this great idea!

 

Have fun!

Gift Guide for Uncles

(sheri)

This Christmas as my neice and nephew opened gifts from their single Uncle it made me think about all the Uncles who come in to our store on a regular basis with a dude in the headlights look. They are looking for a gift but often have no idea what is appropriate for the age they are searching for.

We always have so much fun helping them pick things out so we decided to put together a post just for them...

 

Kushies Clip Clop

This toy is made from all natural finishes. The wood is from the Wrightia Tinctoria tree which is an indigenous tree in India.  These toys are unique, useful and gorgeous. Plus they're great for a girl or a boy! 

 

 

Ecoleeko Ball

These balls are great for boys or girls. They are such bright and cheery first toys. They are hand dyed with the purest dyes available. The super soft bamboo fabrics offer texture differences for little ones and the soft bamboo filling is super soft and squishy.

 

 

Momo rocker shoes

Smart Gear Froggy Drum

This drum makes the most beautiful noises, so it is a safe bet as a gift. It is perfect for a boy or girl and with the rubber end parents can feel safe letting their child play with it.

 

Green Toys School Bus

This is such a great toy for Uncles to buy! The flexibility of this toy to go inside or out makes it great for parents and for the child. With the open roof it is great for kids to be able to put things inside and move them around the house.

 

 

Work Bench & Box

This toy is a great for any uncle to give his nephew or niece. It keeps them busy discovering different ways to play and bulid. It is also a perfect toy for uncles to play with when they are visiting.

 

 

 

 

Fort Set

Every kid loves building. What better toy for an Uncle to give, it will be just as fun for him to play as his little neice or nephew! 

 

 

 

Robot necklace

 

This necklace is so much fun for kids! They can chew on it, or just wear it for fun. The breakaway clasp makes it a safe bet, while the adjustable length makes it a perfect fit for any child.

 

Here are a few of our suggestions for Uncles. Feel free to drop in or call us for more ideas. If you have any other suggestions we would love to hear them!

 

Chlorinated Tris in Crib Mattresses

Hey guys!

If you remember last week, we talked about how toxic gas in mattresses might be causing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and how a company called BabeSafe had claimed to prevent SIDS by wrapping mattresses tightly to keep toxic gas from escaping.

While we were researching that, we discovered a whole hullabaloo about chlorinated Tris.

Chlorinated Tris is a flame retardant that is used in many products, mostly in common household furniture. It’s used in products that have foam, including baby products such as mattresses and car seats.

Why should you be concerned?

Chlorinated Tris is a toxin. It attaches itself to dust, and can be found on household surfaces. This poses a risk for ingestion by small children who like to put toys in their mouths. It can also be found in the air and inhaled, and it can be absorbed through the skin when a person comes into contact with exposed foam.

Chlorinated Tris has been found to

-       Impact fertility, specifically hormone levels and semen quality,

-       Cause cancerous tumors in the kidneys and testes in rat studies, and

-       To be a neurotoxin to brain cells.

Why do we have it then?

Well, the United States features a lot of flame retardants in its products because California has strict standards for flammability. (Foam has to withstand a direct flame for at least 12 seconds.) Chlorinated Tris was banned from use in children’s pajamas in 1977 but has risen in use since 2006 when other retardants were banned.

What is being done about it?

In December, the Chicago Tribune published an article about chlorinated Tris in crib mattresses that is extremely informative, not just in the health risks and dangers but also in how companies are reacting to the recent public attention. Since then there have been other articles written bringing the dangers of chlorinated Tris to wider attention. 

 

At Franklin Goose we only carry mattresses that are toxin free and made in America. Unfortunately, our car seats do contain chlorinated Tris as far as we can tell. There is only one car seat that does not, the Orbit. We have been looking at carrying that car seat and would love to hear from you what you think.  The fact that chlorinated Tris is in car seats it makes yet another reason why your child should not be spending much time in their car seats (the other ones being flat head syndrome risk, and the possible interference with lung development).

 

 

Information taken from Toxipedia.org, "Chlorinated Tris (TDCPP)."

A, B, C – Easy as 1, 2, 3

(emily)

Hey guys, who’s ready to learn their ABCs?

We’ve been tossing around a few ideas on how to encourage children to learn their letters, and we’ve come up with some fun ideas we’re eager to share you.

If you’re a new parent and the idea of having to teach your child things like the alphabet and numbers, has you  feeling a little overwhelmed. Don’t be. This is going to be fun.

It’s important to note that most children will begin to recognize letters when they are about 2-3 years old. More advanced development like spelling and writing will happen when your child is about 4 or 5, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself. You don’t have to create a lesson plan. Just play.

Focus on helping your child recognize and name letters. The easiest way to do this is to start with the most important word in your child’s vocabulary: their name.

Your child’s name is most important because it’s the word he/she “owns.” It’s his/her name, and no one else’s; therefore, it is special. Make the most of this. Write out his/her name as much as you can: sign his/her artwork with it, arrange it with magnetic letters on the refrigerator door, decorate hers/his bedroom door with it – make it a constant presence in their life, and call their attention to it. Each time you write it out, point to each letter and encourage your child to name it.

Start small. Use your child’s first name or nickname. Continue with hers/his middle name and surname, or encourage your child to name other words that begin with the letters in their name: D-A-N. Dog. Apple. Nose.

 

There are several creative ways you can reinforce letters with your child:

Alphabet Cookies – This is a very traditional way to teach your child letters. Bake cookies in the shape of letters. Go over the letters as you decorate and eat them. You can make the whole alphabet, just your child’s name, or even just one letter to focus on.

Once your child is consistently recognizing letters, they can help you make the letter cookies, too.

 

(image courtesy of baking for good blog)

 

Matching/Memory Game – Using alphabet flash cards, encourage your child to match the letters. You can do this by

• laying them all out and having your child choose a letter and matching it to it’s mate,

or

• putting the cards face down and having your child flip them over to find the right match.

You can have the flash cards feature all capital letters, all lowercase letters, or one of each, matching the capital letter to its lowercase form.

 

Alphabet Treasure Hunt – This is a great way to learn letters because it’s sensory, so it’s a lot of fun for children who are very tactile.

Get a set of letters – magnets, foam, wooden, whatever you don’t mind getting a little dirty.  Find something to hide them in, be it a sandbox or a bowl of rice – or even a bowl of goo! Let your child dig through and find a letter. Discuss the letters as they are found. What your child is searching through will affect how quickly your child finds the letters.

Really young children will enjoy searching through for the letters. For older children who have a stronger knowledge of the alphabet, you can tell them which letter to search for by naming it or offering the sound the letter makes. You can also encourage older children to find the letters in order, starting with A.

 

Remember, children have a very short attention span, so if your child isn’t interested in learning the letter J at the moment, that’s okay. Keep your learning time age appropriate: if your child is 1, spend a minute on the letter. If your child is 2, then spend 2 minutes; 3, spend 3 minutes; etc. You can always come back to the letter later on in the day.

Children also learn differently from each other. You’ll be able to pick out activities and ways of learning that work better for your child the more time you spend with them. You can tailor activities to benefit your child. If one game is a favorite with your child, use it, and find others like it.

The main thing is to work at your child’s speed. Challenge your child, but have fun, too. Your child will enjoy learning because he will get to spend time with you, and if you’re having fun, he will have fun. 

Franklin Goose offers several different toys that can make learning fun!

• Uncle Goose Blocks, with several options of alphabet blocks in various languages and styles. 
• Educo Alphabet Abacus 
• Mudpuppy Playful Patterns Wooden Magnetic Letters

Can Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Be Prevented?

At Franklin Goose, we enjoy hearing from customers about their experiences with various products, whether we carry them or not. We are especially interested in new and different information on parenting.

So when one of our customers asked if we had heard of special mattress covers that help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), we were intrigued. Our customer had heard that SIDS had been linked to toxic gas in crib mattresses, and that in order to prevent SIDS parents were encouraged to wrap mattresses in special covers to keep the toxic gas from escaping and harming children.

We told our customer that we would look into this, and immediately began to do so, searching the Internet and speaking to the crib mattress companies whose products we carry.

Our detective work has led to some discoveries that we will be sharing with you over the next few weeks. We are extremely concerned with making sure that the families we serve are receiving the best products available, and we want to make sure that you are well informed.

Is SIDS linked to Toxic Gas in Crib Mattresses?

A controversial study by New Zealand scientist Dr. Jim Sprott, OBE, claims that SIDS is caused by toxic gasses that are produced in mattresses by common househould fungi that grow in old mattresses. Dr. Sprott’s conclusion is that the only way to prevent these toxic gasses in crib mattresses is to wrap them in a special barrier cover.

Because of Sprott’s study, medical professionals of New Zealand have strongly encouraged parents to purchase BabeSafe products, which are claimed to be the only mattress products tested to prevent toxic gas from escaping mattresses[1]. Since New Zealand has begun mattress-wrapping, SIDS related deaths have dropped 87% [2]. Conspiracy theorists believe that this information has remained largely unknown outside of New Zealand because other countries are determined to hide Sprott’s findings.

 

Now, conspiracy theories are all good fun in movies, but in real life I’m a little wary of them. Numerous red flags were raised for me as I researched BabeSafe products and Dr. Sprott’s findings.

 

SIDS is caused by toxic gasses produced by fungus growing because of phosphorous, arsenic, and antimony in mattresses and bedding. Mattresses that are passed down to younger children increase the risk of cot death.

It has not been disproven that SIDS is caused by toxic gas. Neither has it been proven. The idea that fungus could grow in a mattress, especially an old and used mattress, sounds logical, and we all know that mold and fungus are not good things to come into constant contact with.

SIDS can be prevented by wrapping a mattress “in a gas-impermeable cover” [3].

Wouldn’t wrapping a mattress actually cause mold and fungus to grow because it would create a lack of breathability?

And what makes this cover “gas-impermeable”? What is it made with?

BabeSafe covers are made from polythene. [4]

“Polythene” is the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry’s name for “polyethylene,” a common plastic.

So we’re to wrap the mattress in plastic?

“This plastic is so thick and strong that an adult cannot tear it.”

But I don’t think I’m comfortable with my child lying on plastic. Should I use any additional bedding?

“On top of the wrapped mattress place a pure cotton blanket. On top of the pure cotton blanket, place a pure cotton lower sheet and a pure cotton upper sheet. (The baby sleeps between these sheets.) On top of the upper sheet, place pure cotton or pure wool overblanket/s.”

Isn’t it strongly recommended that there shouldn’t be anything in the crib with a child?

I’m still concerned about the breathability of the mattress. Wrapping it tightly in plastic just doesn’t seem right to me.

“After the BabeSafe cover has been sealed, airing of the mattress is achieved by means of the ventilation hole/s on the underside of the cover.”

So the mattress isn’t completely sealed? There’s still a chance that these toxic gasses could escape or that mold spores, dust mites or bed bugs can get into the mattress through the ventilation system.

 

This seems like an awful lot of trouble, and it concerns me that the only products parents are encouraged to buy are BabeSafe, a company directly linked Dr. Sprott. There has been a decrease in SIDS related deaths since the use of BabeSafe products has been advocated in New Zealand, but I wasn’t able to find much information about these statistics—at least, not much information that wasn’t on a pro-BabeSafe website. Internet forums are both in support and against BabeSafe. Having read through the comments, I feel inclined to agree with those who mistrust this study. Those parents share the concerns I had: that BabeSafe encourages improper sleeping habits for babies (sleeping with extra materials that can cause suffocation, sleeping in various positions instead of on the back, etc.), and that BabeSafe seems more interested in making money by telling parents that only their products prevent SIDS.

As mentioned before, it has not been disproven that SIDS is caused by toxic gasses, but it also hasn’t been proven as the only cause. It seems like Dr. Sprott and BabeSafe are instilling a false sense of security in parents. There were several times while I was researching this that I felt the language used in support of these mattress covers also encouraged lax parenting.  If parents believe that a mattress cover will prevent SIDS, they might become less diligent in their children’s safety. We need to remember that SIDS is an unexplainable death of a healthy child. Deaths can still occur, and the information supporting BabeSafe seems to encourage irresponsible behavior. 

There are also many mattresses out there that are designed to not develop molds and fungi by establishing breathability. The company Nook has specifically designed its mattresses so that mold and fungi can’t grow within them.  Naturepdic also offers mattresses that are impermeable to mold, dust, and insects. For us, these companies’ options make more sense than the recommendations of Dr. Sprott because it’s eliminating the need for a special mattress cover.

It is not our wish to frighten parents or mislead them with false information. As we looked into this theory, we also began to read about other issues related to mattress safety that have recently come to light. We will be looking into those as well and sharing them with you here on this blog in the weeks to come.

 

Information for this post was taken from

Cot Life 2000: A website supported by T J Sprott Limited

Stop SIDS Now: A website in support of Dr. Sprott. It also sells BabeSafe products.

Healthy Child: Empowering Parents To Make Informed Decisions

Thirsties All-In-One Contest

 

 

As promised today begins our Instagram Thirsties All-In-One contest!

Take a photo of your little one in your favorite cloth diaper, or a photo of your favorite cloth diaper, on Instagram. Use #franklingoose when you post. On January 21st at 10 am est we will randomly choose a winner from the entries and announce them that day.

The winner will receive one Thirsties All-In-One diaper. These diapers are really great to add to your stash! There are two sizes so they fit well at any age. They are super absorbant, and with the separation between the main absorbant padding and the shell they dry quicker than other all-in-ones on the market. You can also use this separation to stuff a small hemp insert for more absorbancy! As with all Thirsties diapers the quality is impeccable, and they are made right here in the USA! They are available in snaps or velcro so you can choose your favorite.

My favorite pattern is still the blackbird, what is yours?

Gift Guide for Aunts

  If you were on Facebook last week, you might have noticed that we were asking a lot of questions about what types of gifts you like to receive and give. Your answers were extremely helpful. A lot of you mentioned similar gifts, and we were excited to see what you really enjoy.

 

We serve a lot of customers hoping to purchase gifts for children and parents. Your answers confirmed a lot of items we really love, and you gave us a lot of new ideas, too! Thank you! We’ve decided to take all these great ideas and write a series of posts on appreciated gifts.

Today’s post is for all the aunts.

 

What To Buy When You’re the Aunt:

 

(Emily)

 

I’m a new aunt. I thought I knew alot about pregnancy, babies, and age-appropriate gifts, but when my niece Jolie was born this past October, I realized I needed help.

 

Fortunately, I work at Franklin Goose, which means that I get the opportunity to see the toys and products we sell put to use by my little niece, sister and brother-in-law. So if you’re a brand new aunt, and you have no clue what you should buy for your niece or nephew, here are some things you can try:

 

Sophie the Giraffe – All the cool kids have Sophie. My sister actually requested that I buy this for my niece Jolie for Christmas. She loved it. She enjoys holding it and trying to taste it. (Although her hand-eye coordination still needs a little work, but hey, she’s only 3 months old.) My sister makes sure it’s with Jolie everywhere they go together.

 

 

Muslin Swaddle Blankets – These are great. They’re super soft and light, yet they keep children warm and snuggled up. The Aden + Anais swaddles come as singles or a pack of three. Plus, they can be used as scarves.

 

Art Cards – My sister likes to spread out art cards in front of Jolie during her tummy time. Jolie likes the black and white contrasts, and she loves animals. They also make great art pictures to display in nurseries.

 

 

We get asked a lot about what you can buy for dad, especially for work showers and dad-showers. This past Christmas I wanted to get my brother-in-law something that he could use with Jolie, too. Because he’s a big fan of Apple products, I got him a green Smart Phone jChew by Jellystone Design. It’s a silicone teether designed to look like a smart phone, and it can easily fit into a pocket with a dad’s wallet and keys.

 

(Sheri)

My niece and nephew are one and three years old, so my perspective is now on different ages than Emily, so here is what I love to suggest for an aunt who may not be exactly sure of what to buy:

 

Clothes. After the baby has outgrown the gifts from the shower and most of the baby hand-me-downs, parents often really appreciate a new outfit for their little ones. It helps offset expense for them, and adds something new and special to your niece or nephews wardrobe.

 

Percussion Set. This is my favorite 1 year old gift! Little ones are just starting to master shaking things and love noises. This percussion set is perfectly sized for little ones hands, and with four different sounds it is interesting enough for them to keep playing with, not to mention the great stand so mom can organize.

 

Backpacks.  Kids love putting their stuff into things. A backpack is a great way for them to start showing their independence, and learning responsibility for their belongings. They love it because they can stash their secret treasures, their most beloved books, and even some leaves and sticks in the pockets. Plus, they look adorable carrying them around!

 

 

Rain boots & Rain Coats. Most children I know love getting into puddles. They love being out in the rain and getting wet. So a pair of rain boots and an easy to carry rain coat are perfect gifts for them and mom.

 

Train Set. It is amazing how the kids, both boys and girls love to play with our trains in the store. They love the cars, the trains, the helicopters, the airports, city stations and parking garage. A train or train/car set is a great gift that will keep them occupied and interested for hours! Plan Toys train sets are compatible with almost all of the other train sets out there so they are versatile and easy to build on or add to.

What are some of your favorite gifts to give or get?

 

 

Royally Fashionable

(emily)

Hello Readers! Well, today is the birthday of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, (known to us commoners as Kate Middleton). If you’re wondering why I care, well, to be honest, I’m a bit of an Anglophile. Love Shakespeare, the Beatles, Doctor Who, the royal family, and fish and chips.

Birthday girl Kate turns 31 on January 9.

Even if you’re not royally infatuated with all things British like me, you’re still probably aware that Kate and Prince William are expecting. (If you’re not, congratulations on finding a way to rid your life of tabloid news.) And as it often happens with high-profile celebrities and public figures, Kate has launched the world into a baby frenzy. Pregnancy and all that goes with it are suddenly in the spotlight, and let’s be honest, we’re all fascinated to see what life is like for a pregnant princess.

Today Kate turns 31, and there’s speculation as to what her husband’s present will be. (Rumor has it he’s purchased her a country house. I know, right? Wow William, way to make all the other husbands look cheap.) Not only that, but Kate’s friend, the stylish and still-so-posh Victoria Beckham has recently said she would like to design Kate’s maternity wardrobe. 

Now, it would be nice if we could all have such friends (and husbands), but don’t despair, ladies – you don’t have to lose any style just because you’re going to be a mom. (Also, there’s no need to wear “mom jeans” either. Isn’t life grand in 2013?) There are lots of great companies out there with stylish and comfortable clothes to make your maternity wardrobe beautiful, not just functional.

We’re casting the spotlight on one of our favorites, Hip To Be Round. Our neighbor here in Carytown, Hip To Be Round has super stylish choices that even Kate Middleton would love to own. In addition to being beautiful, the clothes are postpartum and nursing friendly, which means you can wear them for longer than just 9 months. That should make your wallets happy, as well as all those men who are now desperately researching how much a house in the English countryside is going to cost them.

Here are some of my personal favorite picks from Hip to Be Round:

Coco Ono Coccoon

¾ Sleeve Dana Dress

Infinity Scarf Tee

Page Laurel Canyon Las Palmas

Skinny Cords

We’ll be keeping an eye on the progress of this royal pregnancy. Kate, have a happy birthday and welcome to motherhood!

And to the rest of you, if you have any tips or suggestion for other great places for maternity clothes, leave us a comment! We’d love to hear from you what your wearing or have worn.

And men, if you can’t afford a country estate, that’s okay. We’ll just watch Downton Abbey.

Another store to check out:

eMommie has a great website, plus occasional warehouse sales in Richmond. 

Wool Longies

(sheri)

 

I love to knit. I also love the challenge of knitting things I have never knit before. So this fall I decided to knit a pair of wool longies for my nephew. I found a pattern that was so inspiring I couldn't help but knit them immediately! Of course, because this is how it is with me, I fell in love with the yarn colors used in the pattern, which are evidently not in exsistence anymore.  I searched for weeks for this yarn but was unable to find it. As is typical of my incredibly determined personality I was also completely unable to give up the quest to make the exact longies I saw in the pattern.  So, the searching continued until I came across a yarn company who raises their own sheep, sheers them, dyes the fibers and makes the yarn, in the colors I was looking for! This was the perfect storm for me! I waited impatiently for the yarn to arrive so I could get started.

 

I have to say knitting the longies in this pattern was a bit challenging because of the way the pants sit on the needles, but overall it was not complicated. I was so excited when I was finished! They turned out exactly as I wanted them to be. My sister won't be using them for diaper soakers (my nephew wears mostly Gro-Via and Simplex diapers so he doesn't need the waterproof benefits of wool). However, they look amazing, and he loves them. :) 

 

 

Wool covers can be so fantastic for cloth diapering and I love the option of using longies as a diaper soaker/fashionable piece of clothing. Any of you who have had a little leaking while out and about can appreciate the waterproofing wool offers. Those of you using prefolds, flats, fitteds or contours should really think about the ease of using wool, no other cover required, minimal washing and even though they are expensive, they can save you money since they do the work of many covers all in one.

We do sell a few wool longies, and covers at Franklin Goose, and we are always looking for other companies to add to our product offering, so if you know of any you can recommend we would love the suggestions. If you have questions about wool, we would love to chat about it so leave us a comment and we will be sure to get back to you!

Customer Review: Osocozy

At Franklin Goose, we know that the decision to use cloth diapers is an important one to many of you. We received this testimony from one of our customers about his experience cloth diapering his son. It feels good to know that we were able to help this family, and Jeff’s thoughts on the Osocozy prefolds are encouraging.

Thank you, Jeff! We were glad to help. (FG)

 

Dear Franklin Goose,

My wife and I knew before having our first child that we wanted to use cloth diapers. Although we were the anomaly among our many friends with children, we were convinced that cloth diapers would ultimately be less expensive and less wasteful.

We were shocked at the discouragement we received from pediatricians concerning cloth diapers. After my son’s circumcision his urologist said that we should never use cloth diapers ever. Our son did have a slight rash at the time of his doctor’s visit. We valued his opinion, but sought our own answers through experience.

We knew that we needed to switch to disposable diapers in order to apply the medical ointment to his incisions for about ten days. We did not want to give up on the cloth diapers completely, however.

I knew that I could count on the ladies at Franklin Goose to derive a long-term solution. They are always easy to talk to, extremely patient, and an endless resource of great free advice. Franklin Goose employees recommended a fleece liner to the cloth diapers in order to help wick away the moisture. They even offered us a trial pack of fleece liners along with a few prefold Osocozies that were double-sided with fleece on one side and cotton on the other.

We switched back to cloth diapers after the required ten days of disposables after my son’s circumcision. We are happy to report that we are continually using the fleece liners, Osocozies, and our son has not had a single rash since. We were so pleased with the results that we ordered the next size of double-sided Osocozies! They were even cheaper than the completely cotton prefold diapers!

We have since recommended many expecting friends to check out Franklin Goose and the Osocozy diapers. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Jeff

 

Jeff and his family use Osocozy prefold diapers and fleece liners, all of which are available online and in our store:

• Osocozy Chinese Standard Prefolds, available in Infant and Regular sizes
• Osocozy Stay Dry Prefolds, available in Infant and Premium sizes
• Osocozy Better Fit Packaged Prefolds, available in Infant and Premium sizes
• Fleece Diaper Liners by 2Hens
• Bummis Reusable Fleece Liners