Cutie Tooties Cloth Diapers-Knoxville, TN

It's a FOOD RAISER!

2010-08-04T12:31:00.000-07:00

So EXCITED!

Took kids to church food pantry to give canned goods and veggies from the garden. So many patrons, but VERY little food. We want to help. This weekend Cutie Tooties is having a drawing for a lifetime supply of cloth diapers--basically a whole stash for baby, newborn to potty training.This will be a SUPER package to win! You register by coming to the store and donating healthy foods, dried, canned or fresh. For every item donated, you get an entry.

It's on the honor system. Please consider printing labels with name, phone, email on them to you can stick on entry cards swiftly. We are partnering with several diaper manufacturers to get items together.THIS WILL BE FUN! PLUS--we are serving Magpies cake starting around lunch Saturday.

Store is Open Friday & Saturday 10a-7pm.

Cloth diapers and green/natural lunch supplies will be tax free!

List of constant needs in link below.

http://www.cclive.org/manna-house

SALE!!!

2010-04-29T14:06:00.001-07:00

Fuzzi Bunz Old Colors:

Perfect Size $15.95 EACH

One-Size $16.95 EACH

While supplies last!

New Fuzzi Bunz colors shipped yesterday! Look for them at Cutie Tooties in the next week!

GroBaby & DreamEze Products all 20% Off!

In case you missed it, GroBaby Products are changing to GroVia, with a few tweaks to current products and some new products on the way. So, we are clearing out the old to make room for the new! Take advantage of these great prices before they are all gone!

Warning Label for Slings? What's up?

2010-03-13T14:34:00.001-08:00

CSPC Warning on use of SOME baby Slings/Carriers

In case you missed this news, here is a link. I think the critical point to take away from this is to be certain that your child is in an appropriate position. I am personally not a fan of bag slings such as the ones described for safety and lack of comfort for mom and baby. Carriers like Ergo Baby Carrier & Moby Wrap both offer upright positions for baby that helps prevent the dangerous C-shape body position that lead to suffocation for some of these babies. Please view page 2 of this pdf file by Moby Wrap. It shows what NOT to do, and I think it is beneficial for any babywearing mom to check this out to be sure you are keeping your baby safe. Moms have been safely babywearing for centuries. Hopefully people will be able to glean wisdom from this without throwing the baby out with the bath water.

Cloth Diaper Class

2010-03-13T14:33:00.001-08:00

Cloth Diapering 101 Class

Thursday April 8, 2010

6:30 P.M.
Cost- $10/person or $15/couple

We will go over all different types, styles & brands of cloth diapers. I will show you how to fold prefolds and use Snappi fasteners. We will discuss Sized vs. One-size diapers, and benefits of each. We will go over washing instructions and cloth diapering accessories as well. Questions are welcome and helpful. Feel free to take notes as we will cover a LOT of material in a short time. Seating is limited. Email me to reserve your place in the class.

Diaper Rash is Not Normal!

2010-03-13T14:32:00.001-08:00

Diaper Rash is NOT Normal

It may be common, but that does not make it normal. There are a few things that can cause diaper rash, and cloth-diaper-safe treatments that worked for my children that I want to share.
Yeast Rash
Yeast rash is usually marked with red, elevated bumps and sometimes baby will scratch it. Bumps can have fluid under them. Yeast is contagious, and treatment is important. According to emedicinehealth.com, "A Candida skin infection can come from the upper gastrointestinal tract, the lower gastrointestinal tract, or exposure from a care provider." Since yeast is often born in the intestines, or gut, it has been my experience that treating the source is most effective in killing yeast. For my kids, Probiotics coupled with a topical anti-fungal is the best treatment. It is also important that you sanitize your cloth diapers. There are a few ways to go about this. You can soak them in vinegar, or use 1/4 a cup of bleach in the wash, and/or use Grapefuit Seed Extract. You can use 10 drops of GSE in every diaper wash. Some people use it topically to actually treat the infection.

Sensitivity to Detergent

If your child has an all over red "rash" that almost looks like a burn, there is a good chance your detergent, or detergent buildup is the culprit. VERY few (1 customer in 3+ years) children are allergic to a fabric. So, if your babe's bottom looks burned, strip those diapers, and start fresh.

Wipes Irritation

Simply put, some babies can not tolerate the chemicals found in disposable baby wipes. Even the fragrance free wipes can have chemicals that are harsh for baby skin. Check this link for more information. Solution? Go with washable wipes. You can use water only or other natural, non-toxic wipes solutions that do not offer the same irritation.

Food Allergies/Sensitivities/Eczema

If your baby has a persistent bullseye, red rash around the anus, this is often indicative of a food allergy. Be sure to show your doctor and check into this, as no cream will fix an internal issue.

One of the most common times for a baby to experience diaper rash is during the 4-6 months age as this is when parents commonly introduce solid foods. If you have ruled out the previously mentioned causes of diaper rash, then I would take a look at your child's diet.

This is a GREAT article that explains food allergies vs. Food Sensitivities. And she also discusses the Food/Eczema connection.

Sometimes the rash may be food related, though not a true allergy or sensitivity.

Sometimes frequency of stools and/or acidic content can cause diaper rash. Foods that cause frequent stooling and foods (or juices) that are naturally acidic can be the culprits.

See list of Foods That Cause Diarrhea.

See list of Common Acidic Foods.

Antibiotics/Teething/Diarrhea

I lumped these all together because often they do go together. We all know that anti-biotics cause runny stools--see yeast info above. According to Dr. Jay Gordon M.D., "Another cause of malabsorption in the intestines can be teething. The profuse saliva of a teething baby can cause irritation in the intestines interfering with proper absorption. When babies teethe, we can see lots of drooling. Large quantities of saliva is swallowed which can irritate the intestines causing runny, acidic stools. This can also cause a rash in the diaper area. " Old Fashioned diarrhea from a virus can cause diaper rash as well. So what do you do with that? I have found the following options to be the best treatments for my children.

1. If you are breastfeeding, express some milk and apply directly to baby's bare bum and let it air dry. This is truly the best natural remedy for diaper rash.

2. Baking Soda bath/soak (can use wash tub) after bowel movements, or at least 3 times per day. Let bottom air dry.

3. Naked time. This can prove messy, but air is great for this type of diaper rash.

4. Healing Salve. Stay away from anti-bacterial ointments as you may end up causing a yeast flare up which will only complicate your problems. I like Northern Essence, Punkin Butt, Magic Stick, and Earth Mama Angel Baby. It is important to note that these salves are healing salves, as opposed to a zinc based cream that simply forms a barrier against wetness. These will actually help the broken skin heal. But if you want to form that barrier as well, without ruining your diapers, use one of the salves and add #5.

5. Cornstarch. Be sure NOT to use talc or normal baby powder. Talc is toxic. If you want to form a barrier for baby's broken skin, apply a good amount of healing salve to skin and the put a cornstarch layer over top and pat. You can also use cornstarch alone on a regular basis, in place of baby powder, but it usually isn't necessary. Be sure to skip the brand name baby cornstarch that has fragrance added.

6. Browned Flour. If there are no food allergies, you can take regular flour and cook it in a skillet until it turns a golden brown. Then place it in container and in freezer. Apply to baby's bare bottom or on top of healing salve to help with rash. Will also form barrier, and will not harm diapers. *Warning* Baby's bottom will smell like a burned biscuit.

These are a few common causes of diaper rash and remedies that have worked for my children. Obviously I am just a mom without a medical degree, so take this information as such. Just my personal experiences, not the gospel.

New Products!

2010-03-13T14:16:00.000-08:00

New Products at Cutie Tooties!

Thirsties Duo Cover with Snaps!

Same great cover you have come to love, with a snap closure option!

Happy Heiny's "Beta" Organic One-Size Diaper

This pocket diaper's inside is made of organic hemp, making it a super absorbent option for night time for even the heaviest of wetters.

For the "BETA"model Happy Heiny's is taking any and all input and suggestions both good and constructive. They are also in the search for a name for this diaper. This contest is for customers only and the winning name submitter will receive a $50 gift certificate. So come in and give the diaper a try. Who knows? Maybe you can name that diaper!

New Prints from Babylegs!

MANY more! Come see them!

New Candy for Easter!

Organic & Natural Jelly Beans, Gummy Swirls, & Fruity Bears!

Made with Organic fruit juice and sweeteners100% Vitamin C per serving95% OrganicNo corn syrup or GMOsGluten Free and Casein FreeMade in a Nut-Free facility

Vegan and vegetarian

Trukid Products Now In Stock!!

Cutie Tooties currently has Trukid Shampoo, Conditioner, Bubbly Body Wash, & Detangler IN STOCK! Sunscreen is shipping at the end of March!!

Trukids is a Gluten Free, Paraben & BPA Free line of skin care for kids. I personally love these products! They have great scores on the Skin Deep Cosmetic Database.

Preggie Pop Drops Now in Stock!

Drybees Fleece Night Times & Hybrid AIO's

Back by popular demand!

2010-02-13T10:30:00.001-08:00

Stinky Diapers

I feel like I just wrote and article about this, but it seems to be a recurring problem, so I want to address it again en masse.

First thing:
Cloth Diapers SHOULD NOT STINK!

If your child's diaper stink even when clean, there is a problem. This is not normal. If your child's diapers stink strongly of ammonia (knock you over stench) after your child urinates once, there is a problem.

What causes odor in cloth diapers?

A few things can cause odor in cloth diapers, but in my experience the most common problem is detergent related. If you are using a "FREE" or "Free & Clear" or "Sensitive Skin" detergent on your diapers STOP immediately. Often these detergents will cause burn-like rashes on a baby's bottom, but even when this is not the case traditional free and clear detergents will cause buildup on your diapers as a result of optical brighteners. This buildup is no visible. You will simply find that one day your diapers start stinking or leaking, or both out of the blue and no amount of washing fixes the problem. The solution is to strip your diapers, which is not fun. Here is one method of stripping: replace your regular detergent with 1/4 cup Calgon® water softener (found at your local grocers) or 1-2 Tbs Dawn® or Ivory® dish soap. Strip your diapers as often as needed, but not at every wash as it is a bit harsh for your diapers and your baby's skin. Once you have stripped them, PLEASE change detergent, or you will be back in this shape again. When I was using a Free and Clear detergent, I had to strip my diapers once a month.

Other Possibilities:

Diapers simply aren't getting clean.

***Exclusively Breastfed Baby's Poop can go into the washer IF AND ONLY IF the washer is a top-loader (not high efficiency) AND you soak all diapers in the washer for 20 minutes before closing the lid on the initial rinse cycle. Then do hot wash, plus extra rinse.****

If baby gets even a drop of formula or solid food (cereal included) all bets are off, and ALL POOP MUST GO IN TOILET.

If you have an HE (High Efficiency/Front Loading) washer, ALL POOP MUST GO IN TOILET.

Leaving any poop on diapers in these circumstances will likely result in odor and significant staining.

How you get the poop into the toilet in these situations is up to you. Some people simply dunk the diapers in the toilet. Other people scrape the poop off with tissue or a dedicated spatula. Many of our customers use flushable liners to ease in the removal of poop from diapers. The last option though is my favorite and really is the best choice for those with an HE washer. It is the Diaper Sprayer. Using the diaper sprayer after a diaper change will allow you to skip the pre-rinse cycle, and go straight to the hot wash followed by a cool rinse. Saving the pre-rinse step will also mean saving water as well.

Maybe your detergent is just too mild.

It has been my experience that using some of the milder, more Eco-friendly detergents such as Seventh Generation on cloth diapers over a length of time can lead to odor. Other "Laundry Soaps" such as some homemade laundry powders and Charlie's Soap can have a similar effect, AND cause some serious rashes. I am not against any of these products, but if you find that your diapers are smelly, just realize the diaper is not likely the problem. It's what you are washing it in. Again, your diapers need to be stripped and detergent changed.

Detergent Suggestions:
Mainstream: Tide (regular, not FREE or Mtn. Spring) or Arm & Hammer Essentials (Green Liquid-not Sensitive Skin)

Eco-Conscious & Widely Available-Biokleen with Grapefruit Seed Extract. (Warning: Enzymes in this detergent can irritate skin for some)

Scent Free & Eco Conscious: Bumgenius, Tiny Bubbles & Thirsties Pre-wash & Super Wash detergents. All of these detergent options are available at Cutie Tooties.

Could Be Your Washer
It has been my experience that customers with HE washers, especially those who use AIO cloth diapers, tend to have more odor issues than people who use top-loading washers. The reason? The sewn-in soakers in AIO's get ALOT less water, agitation and exposure to detergent in an HE than they do in a regular washer. The result? Stink. The solution? There are a few. As I mentioned above, a diaper sprayer is a huge help. It allows your washer to simply sanitize the diapers, which an HE is very capable of. You can also add a couple of towels to your cloth diaper load in order to trick the washer into filing with more water. In addition, you can add a pre-soak option to your wash routine. This would mean pre-soak/hot wash/ extra rinse, then dry. Another option is to use the Thirsties Pre-wash, which addresses bacterial and odor issues.

I've done all of this and my diapers still stink!

A few questions for you. Did you buy your diapers used? If so, you may have inherited someone else's stinky problem. Buying used diapers means that often you don't know what they were or weren't washed in. If the previous owner washed with bleach, fabric softener or a free and clear detergent, she may have ruined the diapers before you ever got them. To compound this problem, the diapers may have been boxed up and put in a hot attic for a time. This simply bakes the odors in and makes them almost impossible to remove.

Are you getting the poop out of the diapers as soon as you can after changing baby?
If you allow the poop to sit in the diaper for a long period of time before getting it out, you are more likely to get odor and staining. Be sure to get solids out as soon as you can.

How often are you washing your diapers?
If you aren't washing your diapers every other day, you may run into more odor. Every third day for washing is my absolute limit. If you go 4 days or longer, expect odor, mold, mildew, fungus and heaven only knows what else. At this point you have a science fair project growing in your pail, and truly it is a sanitary problem. SO please, wash AT LEAST every 3rd day.

What kind of diaper cream/salve are you using?
If you answered: Desitin, Boudreaux's, A & D, Aquafor, or any other petrolatum or Zinc based ointment, that may be your problem. These ointments will ruin your diapers. They are likely to be leaking/repelling soon if not already. Attempt to strip them (good luck). Sometimes that stuff won't come off at all. If you are able to get them back to even, PLEASE use a salve that is meant for cloth diapers. You want something that is Olive oil or Grapeseed oil based. We carry several options: Magic Stick, Angel Baby Bottom Balm, Northern Essence, & Punkin Butt.

Do you have well water or hard water?
Some customers have reported more odor and diaper wear and tear with hard water and/or well water. A few have reported that using Calgon water softener in the wash helps. Vinegar is also an option.

Last Few Tips
**Try laying your diapers out in the sun for an afternoon to allow the sun and fresh air to freshen them.

**Try adding 1/2 cup Vinegar to your rinse cycle.

**Consider adding Pail Powder to your pail after tossing each dirty diaper in. Pail powder makes your pail smell better and gives your detergent a boost too.

Hopefully this will offer some help for your stinkies. Please know you can call or email me anytime. I am happy to help you troubleshoot. Cloth diapering should be easy.

2010-02-13T10:27:00.000-08:00

Cloth Diapers Shouldn't Leak!

Many people claim that they don't want to try cloth diapers because they are worried about leaks. The truth is, cloth diapers shouldn't leak at all. So if you have leaky diapers, there is a problem.

Used Diapers? First thing, did you buy your diapers used? If so, the downside is that you do not know what the previous owner washed them in. If they are leaking, my first recommendation would be to strip them immediately in hopes that the problem is detergent residue. If you are using a free and clear detergent, or just a really mild one like Seventh Generation or Ecos and having leaks, strip them and change detergents. Detergents I like are: Tiny Bubbles, Bumgenius, & Thirsties Superwash--all found at Cutie Tooties; Tide (Original) & Arm & Hammer Essentials.

Bleach?
Another possibility is that the previous owner (or you) used chlorine bleach or oxygen bleach on the diapers. This is a BIG NO-NO! Bleach of any kind will break down the fabric quickly and compromise the absorbency. It will also eat the laminate (waterproofing) off covers and the outters of AIO's & Pocket diapers. If you or someone else used bleach on your diapers, there really isn't much you can do to repair them. Some people recommend using a waterproofing spray that is usually silicone based. You can find this spray in the camping section of most department stores. Please note that inhalation of this Teflon-like spray has been linked with lung damage, so I am NOT recommending it. Simply stating that some people report that it works on destroyed covers. I have never personally used it myself.

Fabric Softener?
Fabric softener, liquid or dryer sheets is a definite NO-NO for cloth diapers. Fabric softener might make your diapers smell good, but it will also make them leak. Using fabric softener on towels makes them less absorbent. It does the same thing with diapers. If you want something to make them softer, add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle. It will soften your diapers, help with odor, offer anti-fungal properties and cost a lot less. Oh yeah, and it won't ruin your diapers. If you have used fabric softener on your diapers, strip them and start over. You might also need to consider cleaning your washer if you or someone you love is a fabric softener addict. Sometimes the residue from the washer can deposit on diapers and cause a leaking problem. For top-loaders (old style) Use baking soda and vinegar until you get a fizzy effect in a large hot wash. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then close the lid. For HE washers, go to Home Depot or Lowe's and get the cleaning tablets that are made to remove gunk from HE washers.

Not Enough Absorbency
You MUST know how much your child pees and adjust accordingly. If you used a sanitary pad and had a leak, chances are you wouldn't give up on them completely, but you would troubleshoot to prevent the leak from happening again. So it goes with cloth diapers. Perhaps your child just wets too much for 1 microfiber insert. Consider adding another, or adding a help insert. Hemp is far more absorbent than microfiber, and much more trim, but it is slower absorbing. I find that the perfect combo is often a microfiber insert on top of a hemp insert slid into a pocket diaper. Some people go for DSQ prefolds in a pocket diaper. Others use straight hemp. My point here is work with it. There is a solution for your child. Try to be flexible. Email or call me anytime. I am happy to make suggestions specifically for your child.

Not Changing Often Enough
The state of TN recommends that disposable infant diapers be changed hourly. This recommendation stands for cloth diapers as well, though few people stick with that. Personally I find that 2 hours in a cloth diaper is reasonable. 3 hours can be done. Anything beyond needs to be considered an exception UNLESS CHILD IS WEARING A DIAPER THAT IS CONDUCIVE TO NAP OR OVERNIGHT SLEEP-in which cases child may wear same diaper for 12 hours. During the day however, when intake is usually highest and therefore voiding is as well, plan on changing at least every 2 hours.

Cheap Diapers/Cotton Laminate
There are 2 structural possibilities that can be a problem as well. Some diapers are just cheaply made. You get what you pay for most of the time, and this is the case with cloth diapers. Gerber brand prefolds (purchased at Babies R Us and Wal-mart gave me nothing but leaks and messes. I find this to be a common theme among parents who say they "tried cloth diapers and hated it". Very often they tried Gerber prefolds with unpleasant results. Those "diapers" are best used as burp cloths and cleaning rags. Regardless of where you buy them, if you buy prefolds, choose diaper service quality Chinese or Indian prefolds in premium thickness-4 X 8 X 4 layers--which will provide superb absorbency. There are also some other AIO's and pocket diapers that are just made cheaply either by manufacturers or individuals and often these wind up in my consignment basket because owner found that they leaked. This can be a result of poor craftsmanship--person didn't know how to seal the laminate-- lack of waterproofing; inadequate waterproofing; laminated cotton outters which provide super cute prints but also a lot of wicking, which means wet onesies; inner or insert is not absorbent enough; or poor sizing/fit leads to gaps an leaking.

Ill-Fitting Diapers
Many of my customers are tempted to size up thinking that doing so will save them money. It might. But it might also lead to some really inconvenient situations like poop all over a child's clothes, your clothes, a car seat...you get the picture. Generally speaking, sizing up with cloth diapers is a bad idea. You are setting yourself up for leaks and frustration. Just like underwear, cloth diapers fit or they don't. There isn't much middle ground. You can only cinch the waste so much, and leg gussets aren't particularly adjustable in most cases. Putting your child in a diaper that is too big can lead to gapping around the legs, which allows pee and poop to run out the sides. It also allows for gapping at the waistline in the front and back. Gapping at the front is a big problem for boys as this lends itself to what we at my house refer to as "run-away toodle" which means little boys peeing straight out the top of the diaper like a runaway water hose. It is NOT a fun experience, I can tell you. Gapping at the back lends itself to poop blowouts that are prevented by well-fitting cloth diapers, because unlike disposables, cloth diapers and covers have elastic in the back too. Finally, larger diapers mean more bulk on baby, which can put unnecessary pressure on their hips and in worst-case scenario can cause damage (his dysplasia) so, again one more reason not to size up. Trust me, the added absorbency for a larger size is usually pretty minimal. Adding an extra insert is a MUCH better choice.

The biggest temptation to size up is during the XS-Newborn stage. All I can say is "Fight the Feeling!" There are a couple of brands that you can cheat with and possibly go with a small, but in MOST cases an XS/Newborn is required, even for 9lb babies.

Brands that Require XS/NB for almost all new babies:

Thirsties Covers (Absolutely always get XS. These run big)
FuzziBunz (Ditto above)
Mother-Ease (Ditto)
Kissaluvs (Ditto)
Prefolds (Get Infant)
*Any One-Size diaper--Get XS and plan on One-Size fitting at 10-12lbs*
Grobaby
FuzziBunz One-Size
Flip
Happy Heiny's One-Size
Econobum
Thirsties Duo Pocket Diapers Some diapers that tend to run smaller are:
Bumgenius AIO's (larger babies 10+ can get into smalls once umbilical cord falls off in most cases)

Knickernappies-size small has umbilical cut out making these a reasonable choice in size small for babies 8lbs and up.

Dream-Eze AIO's-these fit pretty quickly after birth for most babies and provide a trim fit.

Happy Heiny's-this one is a toss up. The XS will fit almost all newborns the best, but some can get away with a small. No umbilical cut out.

Bummis Covers-For most babies the NB cover fits for a short period of time. If baby is 6lbs-7lbs, NB is a good idea. Babies 8lbs and up at birth can probably use a Size Small.

**Of all One-Size diapers, Bumgenius 3.0 tends to fit "best" on a new baby. That word "best" is very much relative. I don't think they fit well, but you can usually get them small enough to prevent leaks. Often the bulk is significant and newborn clothing won't fit well over them. Again added hip pressure as well. BUT I do have customers who use these shortly after birth. Thirsties Duo pocket diapers (2-size system) provide a much better fit on a newborn in my opinion as far as adjustable sized diapers are concerned.***

RESTOCKING NOTICE

2010-02-02T09:15:00.000-08:00

Chinese Prefolds Restocked!

Ergo Baby Carriers & Accessories Restocking Today!!

Bumgenius Diapers Restocked!!

SNOW BIRD SALE!

2010-01-30T07:46:00.000-08:00

Cutie Tooties is CLOSED today!

But we are having a SNOW BIRD SALE in celebration of the white stuff! Check your email for the announcement and coupon code!

Restocking!

2010-01-16T09:08:00.000-08:00

Grobaby Prints, Soaker Pads, & Boosters all RESTOCKED!

New to Cutie Tooties!

Magic Stick®’s all natural and organic ingredients and petroleum-free formula is safe to use with cloth or disposable diapers.Keep Your Hands Clean and Baby Happy
Safe to use with both cloth diapers and disposables.
Use a light layer to protect baby's skin from wetness.

Helps to clear up minor rashes

Hate greasy, messy hands? Great NO MESS packaging makes application a cinch. Just the right amount will be left on baby's skin and NONE on yours!

Safe to use for minor skin irritations....chapped skin, stretch marks, most anywhere you need extra moisture.
Made with natural and organic ingredients.

Care Instructions To Use: Use as needed with diaper changes and at night before bed. Apply to clean, dry skin. Use only one stick per child.

Ingredients:Vitis vinifera (Grapeseed) Oil, Apis mellifera (Beeswax), Limmnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Oil, Simmondsia chinensis (Organic Jojoba) Oil, Butyrospermun parkii (Shea) Oil, Rosa mosqueta (Organic Rosehip) and a proprietary blend of essential oils.

Donate to Haitian Orphanges via Cutie Tooties

2010-01-14T13:47:00.000-08:00

Cutie Tooties is accepting NEW & gently used Cloth Diapers

and baby/toddler/kid clothes and shoes to be delivered to orphanages on the outskirts of Haiti, where help is more scarce.

I will ship all items to Linda Byerline at Happy Heiny's who already has a working relationship with these orphanages. Donations will be delivered personally by Missionaries to ensure that donations are not mishandled by gov't, etc. Would love for you to advertise this option as well. I need all donations in the store by saturday at latest b/c have to ship to California ASAP.

More information:

From Owner of Happy Heinys, Linda Byerline

We have been very saddened to hear that due to the recent earthquakes in Haiti in the Port Au Prince area, a couple of the orphanages we have worked closely with over the last fews years have been completely devastated. Through the years we have not only sent them diapers and clothing for these babies but also toys and help with food. When we work with any orphanage in any third world nation we work closely with missionaries who actually travel to the orphanages and personally bring our donations to the babies in need. We opt to work this way because sadly we have found that when attempting to donate directly the goods do not always arrive to the proper place due to the civil unrest of many of these countries.

With this recent devastating series of earthquakes there is already a lot of donations and requests for donations out there. Many are requesting items to be given to the Red Cross which is a wonderful organization and will truly help many people. Unfortunately those many orphanages are on the outskirts of town and therefore tend to receive less if any help. These orphanages are now in dire need of new/good condition used reusable diapers. By us providing them with reusable diapers we are ensuring that a baby who has just learned to sit in not placed on a toileting pot for 10-12 hours per day in order to prevent messes.

We are also going to take donations of new or good condition used baby clothing and small items. Most often these items we donate are actually brought over in suitcases so we need items that will fit in suitcases. Again, there is a lot of wonderful support that is heading out that way, people bringing food, water, medicines, and clothing but this is all going to the main population. We need to get diapers and clothing to the orphanages as quickly as possible.

If you would like to make a donation of diapers or baby clothing please send as quickly as possible to:

Happy Heinys

1529 N Cuyamaca St

El Cajon CA 92020

please mark box for donation If you would like to be so kind as to help out financially so that we can afford to send out more new diapers and new clothing as well as shipping costs and costs of extra luggage for those who are flying out to Haiti.

Please send any donations to us through paypal, please be sure to clearly mark the payment in the subject box as Donation for Orphanages in Haiti and select the Personal option for sending the money so there is no extra charges applied.

You can send funds through paypal to: lbyerline@cox.net

You can send funds using a credit card or cash. If you would like to send checks please mail them to the above address and make the check out to Happy Heinys but please make sure the subject is clearly marked as Donation for Orphanages. All funds collected will solely be used for purchasing of new items and the costs of shipping. Any left over funds will be directly donated to those in need. Thank you for helping us to carry on our mission to insure that as many babies as possible have dry cloth on their bottoms, clean clothes to wear, and food in their belly.

Cheers,
Linda Byerline CEO MLB Industries Inc
www.happyheinys.com www.babyfrenzy.com

Lots of Products Restocked!

2010-01-12T10:42:00.000-08:00

Kissaluvs with new more absorbent core: NOW IN STOCK!

Mother-ease Sandy's, Air-Flow Covers, One-size Bamboo Fitteds & Bedwetter Pants all IN STOCK!

Babykicks Hemp Prefolds, Inserts, & Premium Inserts Restocked!

Planetwise Wetbags & Pail Liners Restocked!

Knickernappies Pocket Diapers & Inserts Restocked!

Bumgenius One-Size: Buy 5, Get 1 FREE!

2009-12-23T18:20:00.000-08:00

Bumgenius 3.0 SALE! Buy 5, Get 1 FREE!

Simply order 5 online and in comments list your top 3 choices of color for your 6th diaper.

Local moms save shipping by choosing local pick up.

*Be sure to pay online. All orders not paid online will be automatically cancelled*

Knoxville Moms! Check Your Email

2009-12-14T14:05:00.000-08:00

Check your email.

I just sent out our December Deals!

Lots of great SALES and Great deals on stocking stuffers!

Gro Baby Prints are HERE!!

2009-12-07T13:06:00.000-08:00

Gro Baby One-Size Diaper Now Offers FABULOUS Prints!!

New Stuff at Cutie Tooties!

2009-12-05T07:59:00.000-08:00

HABA Toys are here!

These Great German Toys are sure to delight your little one!

New Thirsties Duo Pocket Diapers!!

Check Your Email!!!

2009-11-25T14:43:00.001-08:00

BLACK FRIDAY NEWSLETTER HAS BEEN SENT!

NOTE Cutie Tooties Will Be Closed

2009-11-24T19:05:00.000-08:00

Cutie Tooties will be CLOSED 11/25-11/26.

We will re-open Friday at 7am with FABULOUS Black Friday Deals.

Check back here for SALE details tomorrow!

Thirsties AIO Clearance & Restocking!!

2009-11-13T08:42:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!
We just found out from Thirsties that they are clearancing their All-in-Ones, so we are passing the savings on to you! Thirsties AIOs are marked down to $14 while supplies last.

Also, we just got boxes from Moby Wrap and Thirsties so we are all stocked up!

Two more things....

2009-11-12T10:25:00.000-08:00

Forgot to add that GroBaby One Size Diapers are also $1 off.

And today we've restocked Babykicks Hemp Prefolds and Inserts--all sizes and Yummy Earth. Not only do we have plenty of organic lollipops but we now have organic Gummy Bears and Candy Drops. Drop by and taste 'em!

PRE THANKSGIVING SALE!!

2009-11-12T08:54:00.000-08:00

Stock up on a few goodies before our BIG Black Friday SALE!
Fuzzi Bunz and Happy Heiny's One-Size Diapers $1 off each
Kissaluvs Hemp Fitted Diapers 15% off
Bumgenius Bamboo Fitted Diapers 10% Off
Kissaluvs Marvels Bamboo Fitted Diapers 15% Off
Scoots Cars 10% Off-Great Stocking Stuffers!
Kissaluvs Nursing Pads 15% Off!
Organic Cotton Fruit & Veggy Toys 15% Off! Great for Stockings!

SALE:11/12/09--11/19/09

*coupons or discounts may not be redeemed in on SALE or consignment items*

Restocking Notice

2009-11-03T13:24:00.000-08:00

Dream-Eze Aio's restocked

Amber Teething Necklaces Restocked

Happy Heiny's Diaper Sprayer Restocked (Now Chrome)

Consignment & Advertising Opps

2009-11-03T12:56:00.000-08:00

Black Friday Consignment Opportunity!
If you sew, bake, or otherwise build handmade items or if you sell Avon, Tupperwear, etc. that you would be interested in selling at Cutie Tooties during Black Friday, please contact me. I am opening up the play area for potential vendors to sell handmade goods on consignment. This will be a consignment program, so will not yield 100% profits, but will be worth your time. Space is obviously limited, so please contact me as soon as you can. Send me your name and what you are interested in selling. I will only be accepting one vendor of a certain brand, so time is of the essence.

BlackFriday Advertising Opportunity!
If you own a business and would like to advertise in the Cutie Tooties goody bags that will be given out on Black Friday, please contact me (sunny@cutietooties.com) I am accepting all sorts of items. Business cards are fine, but coupons and brochures are better. Samples are even better than that. Women love samples! We will be distributing 100 goody bags to the first 100 shoppers.

So by committing to advertise, you commit to 100 samples/coupons, etc. The cost for participation is $20 plus whatever you put in the bag. In addition, we will be doing a number of drawings for COOL FREEBIES. By participating in the goody bag, you are automatically approved to do a giveaway. You simply need to provide the item, tags to enter to win and a bowl for entry. People LOVE FREEBIES, and it's a great way to build your customer base while showing off your products.

We will only accept one representative of any brand: i.e. Avon, Pampered Chef, etc. so please contact me as soon as you can to reserve your space. Send me your name and tell me about your business and what you would like to put in goody bag, and if you want to participate in the giveaway.

*Items for the Goody Bag must be received by Friday 11/20/09*

contact me! Sunny@cutietooties.com

NEW Baby Legs Prints! and SALE items!

2009-10-28T11:42:00.001-07:00

New Baby Legs Prints!
Sweet Strawberry, Harbor, Fire Engine, & Amethyst. There are more, but these are some of my personal favorites! We have also restocked the ever-popular Cow Print.

We are also gearing up for Christmas--can you believe that? And we need some extra shelf space. So, we have several items on SALE.

Check out SALE items HERE!

Black Friday News

2009-10-14T12:46:00.000-07:00

Cutie Tooties will be giving away goody bags, and having drawings and all sorts of cool sales on Black Friday. Last year was Super Busy! If anyone would like to participate in the Goody Bag, let me know. Family, Parenting, Child & Women-oriented businesses and services would likely benefit most from participation.

Contact me: sunny@cutietooties.com if you are interested.

Lots of new things--you need to come by!!

2009-10-13T12:19:00.000-07:00

Hello!! Cutie Tooties is restocked to the gills and we've got lots of exciting new things.

Come check out our expanded selection of Melissa & Doug toys--most of them aren't even on our website yet because their are so many!!

We've added some new prints to our Bebe au Lait nursing covers and we're also carrying their sister brand, Hooter Hiders, which offer some cool add-ons such as a ruffley pocket and ruffles around the top on some super cool mod prints. We love them!

Thirsties sized and Duo covers are restocked.
All sizes Indian and Chinese prefolds now available.

Planet Wise wetbags have been restocked today and we've got some beautiful new prints available in all sizes. Also, pail liners have been restocked.

Happy Heiny's One-Size and Fuzzibunz sized and One-Size now available in a wider selection of colors.

And lastly, we're super excited about the new Ergo's we got in today. There are some new colors that are gorgeous. Also, come check out the new Heart2Heart Infant Insert.

We hope to see you soon!!

Restocking Notice

2009-09-30T12:14:00.000-07:00

Kissaluvs fitteds are restocked.

Kissaluvs Hemp 2 Size fitteds are restocked.

Grobaby One-size Diapers and Dream Eze AIO's are restocked.

Lots of Stuff!!

2009-09-25T07:43:00.000-07:00

We have restocked much this week and have a few new additions as well.

All colors of bumGenius 3.0 One Size diapers and sized AIOs now in stock!!

Thirsties sized covers, Duo Wraps, and AIOs now fully stocked!!

Imse Vimse trainers and flushable liners now stocked!!

Babykicks hemp prefolds and inserts now available in all sizes!!

Yummy Earth Organic Lollipops in both sizes now available!!

Babylegs have been restocked with some wonderful additions that are the perfect addition to your little one's Halloween costume!!

And lastly, for all you Gro Baby lovers, the new Biodegradable Soaker Pads just came in today. Come in and check them out!

Gro Baby™ Bio Soaker Pads are a perfect solution for cloth diapering on the go. Use when on vacation, at day care, or running errands.
Biodegradable & Compostable
Breathable & Hypo-Allergenic
Fragrance & Dye Free
Plastic Free
Chlorine Free

Quantity: 50 per box

Super Soft Lining
Certified natural, 100% Ingeo spunbound non-woven fabric.Compostable to EN13432 (EU) standard and ASTM D 6400 (USA)

Core
Biodegradable Wood Pulp fibers, contains 3 grams of SAP gel (compared to 10-20 grams in other disposables).

Waterproof Outer
The Bio-Film used (fecula) is waterproof and 100% natural.Compostable to the following standard: EN 13432 (EU)

Use
Made for use with the Gro Baby system. Remove soiled soaker pad and replace with a fresh one as needed.

Laptop Lunches & Glamourmom Restocked--plus, check out new Snack Packs

2009-08-27T09:50:00.000-07:00

All items from Laptop Lunches have been restocked.

This means we now have Bento Buddies, Bento System 2.0, Bento Set 2.0, and Laptop Carrying Cases now in stock!!

Glamourmom nursing tanks have been restocked with new colors in both the regular and long styles.

And, to make eating lunch even more green, we just stocked The Reusable Fresh Snack Pack. I have to admit, I took a couple of these home last night and already brought my lunch in them today (well, Annies Bunny Cookies to be exact :) ).

The Durable, Washable and Reusable Fresh Snack PackTM is giving us the convenience with less waste. We recently passed the 100th day of school and have been using and reusing the same sandwich bag all year...can your disposable bag do that?Hear some of the raves that we've been receiving, like this one..."We just got our snack packs and LOVE THEM!!! When our friends come over and see all of them drying, they ask what they are, we tell them and they think they are the coolest things...we tend to agree! :) My 6 yr old knows not to throw them out too! Very exciting! I actually ate salad with dressing and cottage cheese out of the big one the other day b/c I forgot my container! Thanks so much!" - Shauna
Fresh Snack Pack is a convenient and easy way to pack a more waste-free lunch.

Snappis & Wrap-n-Mats restocked!!

2009-08-24T10:36:00.000-07:00

All of you who need Snappis or wanted Wrap-n-mats in different prints. Swing by. We have plenty of both!!

Sunny

More Re-Stocking...because we were short on most everything :)

2009-08-18T13:32:00.000-07:00

Finally, both sizes of Indian and Chinese Prefolds are stocked and ready to be folded on your little one's bum!!

Fuzzibunz x-smalls, smalls, and one-size diapers are re-stocked. The mediums are already gone!! but have been reordered and shipped so they should be here soon.

bumGenius One Size 3.0 back in stock. Also, bumGenius is running a deal that we are offering. Buy 6 bumGenius 3.0 One Size Diapers, get one free!!

Planet Wise wetbags in all sizes and pail liners have been restocked. We also have a few manly colors for you dads that don't want girly prints :)

Bravado nursing bras have been stocked. Wide selection of the Seamless, Original, and Supreme Bras now here.

Thirsties shipment came today and had Duo Wraps sz1, xsmall/small/medium covers, and large hemp inserts.

Melissa & Doug boxes also came today and this shipment includes more play food, animal magnets, different puzzles, and a Noah's Ark Shape Sorter. Hurry, someone take it home before I do!! These items will be added to the website shortly.

Also, now in stock are Fuzzibunz Diaper Sprayers.

The Diaper Sprayer takes only minutes to set up, has a variable flow, and is not required to be shut off at the valve every time it is used. It is made in the USA, connects easily to your toilet, and comes with everything necessary for quick installation. Not every diaper needs to be sprayed before being placed into the diaper pail. However on occasion the diaper sprayer may assist with messier diapers.

Stocking Update

2009-08-14T13:24:00.000-07:00

Just a few things...

Bummis Super Whisper Wraps and Superbrite Covers
Kissaluv 0s--all colors
bumGenius 3.0
Happy Heiny's sized pockets

All restocked!!

New Products in Stock!

2009-08-05T13:07:00.000-07:00

Tiny Bubbles Cloth Diaper Detergent is here!

New! Kissaluvs Marvels One-Size Bamboo Velour Fitted Diapers!

Mimi the Sardine Lunch Sacks, Lunch Bugs, & Backpacks are here!

Just a few updates...

2009-08-04T13:56:00.000-07:00

A few things are re-stocked for those of you following :)

Gro Baby Shells and Soaker Pads

Ergo Baby Carriers in Black and Camel as well as the Infant Inserts and Front Pouches

Imse Vimse Organic Cotton Covers--all sizes and Trainers--sz 3-4 years

Knickernappies Pockets--new color selection!!

Wrap-n-Mats with a few new prints!!

SALE

2009-07-31T08:33:00.001-07:00

Cutie Tooties is currently running a mid-summer sale and offering 40% off on all swim diapers, sunglasses, sprinklers, and buckets. Come check 'em out!

Also, demand and response to the Moby Swaddlers was greater than we expected. A new shipment was received today with many more swaddlers in more colors!

Just Arrived!

We just got in some awesome teething toys that are locally made in Maryville. Doesn't get much more local than that!

The Pioneer Pastimes Teething Push Toy has rounded edges and the fun shape make it fun and safe for your child. This durable hardwood toy is made from walnut and ash hardwoods and coated with non-toxic safe and natural mineral oil. It is a push toy as well as a rattle and teething toy suitable for infants and fun for toddlers it will provide years of enjoyment for your child.
Dimensions: 3"x6"
This toy has passed safety testing

And lastly, Planet Wise wetbags have been re-stocked....all of your favorite prints are now available!

More new items & re-stocking some of your favorites!

2009-07-17T12:21:00.000-07:00

New shipment of Moby Wraps in today with larger selection of colors for you. And....

We also are now carrying the much requested Moby Swaddle Blankets!

A wrapped baby is a happy baby!
The Moby Swaddle Blanket was inspired by a public health nurse and is the perfect complement to your Moby Wrap Baby Carrier.
*100% Soft Cotton
*Ideally Sized: 42" x 42"
*Machine Washable

All Northern Essence diaper rash salves and foaming wipe solutions are back in stock.

We have also restocked the Bravado Seamless Nursing Bras in size large.

Huge shipment of Happy Heiny's One Sized and sized pocket diapers arrived today.

And because the start of school is approaching, we are now carrying Wrap-N-Mats Sandwich Wraps and Snack Pouches.

Some Facts about WRAP-N-MAT® Wraps:
WRAP-N-MAT® Wraps are the only RE-USABLE sandwich wrap and placemat in one.

Easy to clean, just hand wash and air dry.
Original sized wraps are approx. 12.6” x 12.6”
Some Facts about WRAP-N-MAT® Snack Pouches:
WRAP-N-MAT® Snack Pouches hold your snack foods in place when traveling and open flat if necessary to serve as a placemat providing a clean eating surface anywhere.

Stocking Update--Thirsties Duo, Dream Eze AIOs, Laptop Lunches, and more!!

2009-07-15T10:58:00.001-07:00

We have quite a few new items as well as quite a few of your favorites that we have recently re-stocked. We also have lots of shipments coming in over the next week, so check back for updates!

Not only have we re-stocked all sizes of Thirsties covers, but we are now carrying Thirsties Duo Covers.

Each of the two sizes of Thirsties® Duo Wrap features three rows of snaps to adjust the rise to your baby's shape; it is like having THREE sizes in one. Pairing this adjustability in rise with our signature leg gussets, makes this wrap the most versatile on the market. Whether your baby is tall or short, thin or chunky, this cover will keep those messes contained!

All sizes of Thirsties Pocket AIOs now in stock as well.

We now have a new AIO option for all of you AIO lovers. This one is a bit different from any other AIO we carry. Dream Eze Organic AIOs have a few bells and whistles other AIOs do not.

-Convenient, no pockets to stuff/unstuff.
-Simple to use. Even dads and childcare providers will find them easy.
-Certified Organic peroxide bleached, cotton inner, no synthetic fabrics next to baby's delicate skin.
-Waterproof soft TPU outer.
-Absorbent. The most absorbent AIO available on the market today!
-Durable snap closures. Won't fray and deteriorate after use like hook and loop closures.
-Unique soaker design means your Dream-Eze AIOs will be easy to clean and quick to dry.

All sizes of organic Imse Vimse Trainers now in stock.

We know how much you all love the Scoots, so we've decided to add another of their "no batteries needed" toys. The new Maple Landmark Semi Trucks come in 3 fun designs for your little person to enjoy.

Another new addition are the highly sought after Laptop Lunches. We are currently the only store in Knoxville that offers these. We currently have the Bento System 2.0 and the Bento Buddies which can work with the system or alone. The Bento System 2.0 is ideal for families who embrace the bento concept for its function and sustainable style, but value the insulation and appeal of the traditional lunchbox. This brand new Bento System 2.0 is ideal for work, school, and travel. The insulated carrying case keeps foods fresh, and the sturdy containers prevent squishing. Don't leave home without it!

In addition, all sizes of Babykicks Hemparoo Fleece Prefolds and new prints of Wahmies Wetbags are now in stock!!

Cutie Tooties Sale & Celebration Day!

2009-07-07T08:06:00.000-07:00

Sized Pocket Diapers on SALE!

ERGO Baby Carriers-$10 Off!

Earth Mama Angel Baby $1 off Teas. $2 off Mama Sprays & Stretch Oil

Melissa & Doug Wooden Puzzles Buy 1, Get 1 40% Off

All T-shirts $4

Safe Sippys $8

Glamourmom Tanks 25% Off!

Sprinklers 25% Off!

Melissa & Doug Buckets 25% Off!

Avalon & Weleda 30% Off!

All swim diapers 25% Off!

Llamajama wool covers 40% off

Baby sunglasses 50% Off

Imse Vimse Organic AIO $19

Maple Teethers & Fuzzi Bunz Restocking

2009-07-03T10:34:00.000-07:00

New! Maple Teethers!

Our natural teethers are the perfect answer to concerns over toxic chemicals and finishes. Sold in a pair the teethers measure about 3 1/2" in diameter and 3/4" wide. Each is rounded and sanded smooth to the touch and to the mouth and gums. Large enough for baby to get their hands around but small enough to be comfortable in the mouth.

Fuzzi Bunz One-Size Restocked!

Stocking Updates

2009-07-01T09:16:00.000-07:00

Bumgenius AIO's All 4 sizes restocked!

Moby wraps restocked!

Earth Mama Angel Baby Restocked!

Bumgenius Bamboo Fitted Diapers Restocked!

Cutie Tooties Celebration July 7, 2009!

2009-06-30T11:26:00.000-07:00

Cutie Tooties is having a celebration for 1 year in a store front location!

Where? Cutie Tooties Store

When? July 7 10am-5pm

What? A big SALE on lots of products,

including Melissa & Doug toys & puzzles.

Give-away drawings for cloth diapers, accessories and other fun goodies. ALSO-CAKE is being served from 12pm-2pm.

We have a play area, so don't let kiddos deter you from stopping by.Hope to see you there.Sunny :)

GRO BABY Diapers are HERE!

2009-06-24T12:23:00.001-07:00

Fed Ex just delivered the GRO Baby Diapers!!

Come check them out!!

Also- we have just added Planet Wise Hanging Wet Bags.

I LOVE these because they can be used as a door knob pail, and they also offer clean diaper storage in the front pouch. Wonderful!

Also-restocked: Fluff Dust: Tea Tree, Lavender & California Fields

Kissaluvs Fitteds Size 0 All Colors

SALE! & RESTOCKING NOTICE!

2009-06-19T08:42:00.000-07:00

SALE!! 06/19-06/20

BUMGENIUS ORGANIC AIO'S NOW $19.95

BUMGENIUS ONE-SIZE $15.95

MONKEY DOODLEZ SWIM DIAPERS 25% OFF!

ALL CLEARANCE ITEMS EXTRA 10% OFF

Bummis Covers & Flushable liners now IN STOCK!

Restocking Notice

2009-06-17T08:47:00.000-07:00

Imse Vimse Flushable Liners in Stock-Both Sizes!

Imse Vimse Wool Covers Restocked!

Imse Vimse Cotton Covers Restocked-All Sizes!

Imse Vimse Cotton Trainers restocked!

Happy Heiny's Diaper Sprayer Restocked!

Restocking Notice

2009-06-16T13:14:00.001-07:00

Bumgenius Diaper Sprayers in Stock!

Bumgenius One-Size Diapers -All Colors restocked!

Thirsties AIO's restocked!

Thirsties Covers restocked!

Happy Hempy Fitteds with Fleece Restocked!

New colors & prints in Happy Heiny's Small, Med, & Large Pocket Diapers!

Bravado Nursing Bras Restocked!

2009-06-15T08:22:00.000-07:00

Bravado Nursing Bras are now fully stocked!

We have now added another nursing bra for our fuller busted moms:

The bravado! Supreme Nursing Bra!

Bamboo/ Wool & Bamboo Velour nursing pads are also restocked!

New! Hemp/Cotton Nursing Pads are in Stock too!

Restocking Notice

2009-06-12T10:56:00.001-07:00

Fuzzi Bunz Perfect Size Diapers are restocked!
Ergo Baby Carriers & Accessories are restocked!

Restocking

2009-06-09T11:30:00.000-07:00

Fuzzi Bunz One-Size with Leg snaps are in stock!

Knickernappies are restocked!

Melissa & Doug Toys are Restocked!

Planet Wise Wet Bags & Pail Liners Restocked!

Moby Wraps Restocked!

I Play swim trunks with built-in swim diapers restocked!

Restocking soon:

bravado nursing bras, Ergo baby carriers, Thirsties AIO's, & Earth Mama Angel Baby,

Restocking...

2009-06-03T13:28:00.000-07:00

Bumgenius One-Size restocked

Kissaluvs Fitteds in Size 0 Unbleached and Colors restocked

Indian Prefolds Infant & Premium restocked!

restocking this week:

Moby Wraps-hopefully tomorrow

Thirsties Covers, Wipes, & AIO's-hopefully Friday

I also expect a shipment from Planetwise, Melissa & Doug--NEW TOYS!, Bravado, Fuzzi Bunz, & Punkin Butt in the next 3-7 days!

Will update when more arrives!

BRAVADO! Nursing Bras are HERE!

2009-05-05T06:14:00.001-07:00

Bravado Nursing Bras are now in STOCK!

Swing by the store and check them out. I will be putting them on the website as soon as I can. May be tomorrow before I get them uploaded and posted there.

Spring Cleaning SALE!

2009-05-04T13:41:00.000-07:00

Clearance SALE

Bumgenius Baby Legs $9
Drybees AIO’s $12

Diaper Bags $20

Scoots Sets $20

Wahmies One-Size $12

Glass Bottles $2.50 & $4

Silicone Bottle Sleeve $5

Jigsaw Puzzles $8

Fab Fitteds $9

Nursing Jewels $5

Critters Longsleeve $5

Critters Short Sleeve $8

Mothering Magazine March/April $3

Hand Knit Veggy Rattles $4

2009-05-03T09:45:00.000-07:00

Fuzzi Bunz Daisys are now in stock in Size small and medium. Super cute!!

Cloth Diaper Class May 5

2009-05-01T09:11:00.000-07:00

Cloth Diapering 101 Tuesday May 5

This class is at 6pm. Cost is $10. Feel free to bring your spouse. We will discuss all of the different types of cloth diapers and how to use them. We will also talk about washing directions, diaper rash, absorbency, sizing, overnight, using cloth diapers on the go, and much more. I will certainly field questions, so feel free to ask. If you want to sign up email me: sunny@cutietooties.com to secure a spot.

Glamourmom Tank Tops New colors in Stock

We restocked our long nurising Tanks and have them in stock in white, black, navy, New! Chocolate & Strawberry!

New! Kissaluvs Organic Cotton/Hemp Fitteds in Stock

Great Kissaluvs fit that you love with extra absorbency only hemp can provide!

I Play Swim Tankinis & Trunks with Swim Diaper Built in!

New Products & Restocking Notices

2009-04-20T14:21:00.001-07:00

Weleda Baby & Avalon Baby Products are finally here!

Earth Mama Angel Baby Restocked!

Ergo Restocked!

Bumgenius One-Size, Diaper Sprayers, & Small AIO's restocked!

Happy Heiny's One-Size (including Peace Bear & Monkey Prints) restocked!

Clearance SALE!

Drybees AIO's

WAHMIES One-Size

Bumgenius Baby Legs

Bumgenius Critters T-shirts & Onesies

Ergos Restocked

2009-04-13T11:31:00.001-07:00

We received a new shipment of Ergo Carriers today. We now have Ergo Sport carriers too!

We also have the black back pack in stock!

Check us Out in the Metropulse!

2009-04-03T08:50:00.000-07:00

http://www.metropulse.com/news/2009/apr/01/sunny-hall-building-business-diapers/

Restocking News

2009-04-03T08:35:00.000-07:00

Thirsties Covers and Hemp Inserts are restocked!

Bumgenius are restocked--please note that they are having SIGNIFICANT delays and shipping times to us is 20 business days from order. To give you a frame of reference, just 1 month ago it was 3-4 days. So, we have some limited stock, but will probably sell out again before the new inventory arrives. It will probably be like this for a couple of months. Unfortunately, we retailers were given NO warning of this change.

Chinese & Indian Predolds restocked

Tons of Swim Diapers in Stock!

Vaccine, Breastfeeding, & Natural Family Living books in stock!

Restocking Notice

2009-03-19T10:47:00.000-07:00

Restocked:

Happy Heiny's One-Size Solids & Prints

Happy Heiny's Organic Hemp Wipes

Kissaluvs Size 1

Kissaluvs Terry Wipes

Moby Wraps

Planet Wise Wet Bags

Binkmeister Paci Clips

Classes: Breastfeeding & Natural Childbirth

2009-03-14T14:47:00.001-07:00

Breastfeeding Class: Ask a Lactation Consultant

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Location:
Cutie Tooties Natural Baby Store
5807D Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN
Phone: 8042556 or 2497012
Email:
sunny@cutietooties.com

This class is for mommy-to-be and currently nursing mommies. Our goal is to provide some tools to help you succeed as a breastfeeding mom. If you are interested in breastfeeding, concerned about milk supply or baby's latch, or have questions about pumping or breastfeeding in general, this class is for you. *Nursing Babies are welcome! Feel free to bring baby to the class!*Our breastfeeding class will be taught by Sherri Hedberg. Sherri is an RN and also an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.) She was a volunteer La Leche League Leader for 12 years. She first certifiedIBCLC in 1995. Sherri has also worked with the TN WIC Program as a Breastfeeding Coordinator. Currently she is the administrator for The Breastfeeding Centerat Lisa Ross Birthing Center in Knoxville.

*Cost* $10 Please rsvp to reserve your place in the class. Seating is limited.

Natural Childbirth Options Class

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:
Cutie Tooties Natural Baby Store
5807D Kingston Pike
City/Town:
Knoxville, TN

Phone: 8042556 or 2497012
Email: sunny@cutietooties.com

This class will be taught by a host of professionals whocan give expectant moms and experienced veterans advice and information on all natural birthing options, from homebirths to hospital births and a few in between. We plan to have a Nurse Midwife from Lisa Ross Birthing Center, Home Birth Midwife, A Doula and A Nurse Practioner with Birthing Center and Hospital Delivery Experience.In addition, we will have mothers with natural birth experiences share their birth stories. Our goal is to teach moms that there are many safe ways to bring a baby into the world, and that birth can be an empowering experience for women.

*Cost $10* Please RSVP to reserve your place in the class. Seating is limited.

Stocking Information

2009-03-14T13:48:00.001-07:00

Fuzzi Bunz One Size Diapers

Imse Vimse Organic AIO's

Earth Mama Angel Baby Morning Wellness Tea; Baby Bottom Balm; Happy Mama Spray; Diaper Rash Soap; & Bosom Buddies

Bebe Au Lait (Hooter Hiders) Nursing Covers New Prints!

Restocked!

Grinning All Over Diaper Salve

Wahmies Wetbags in Regular & All-Day (Knoxville store only)

Fuzzi Bunz Size Smalls

Drybees Fleece Pocket Diapers

Imse Vimse Flushable Liners

New Stuff & Restocking

2009-02-26T06:19:00.001-08:00

Mothering Magazine is now in Stock! This magazine is a must have for moms who are making natural parenting decisions. It is refreshing to have a parenting magazine that actually speaks to our concerns and choices such as: circumcision, vaccines, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, etc. I highly recommend picking a Mothering Mag up. You won't be disappointed.

Transition Nursing Tank is for use during pregnancy and for post-partum nursing.

Short nursing tank.

Long nursing tank provides more tummy coverage.

We have also added Melissa and Doug play food, which is sure to be a hit with the little ones. My kids LOVE it!

Planet Wise New Wet/Dry Bags!

These are so nice! They have a nice dry and clean pocket for unused diapers, and a waterproof part for soiled diapers. This allows you to use only one bag for all diapering items! I love it and they have been VERY popular!

Restocked:

Knickernappies Superdos Night time inserts
Door Knob Diaper Pails
Safe Sippy Cups
Sophie the Giraffe Natural Rubber Teether
Fuzzi Bunz
Bummis Super Whisper Wraps
Bummis Super Brites
Snappis Fasteners
Happy Heiny's One-Size
Planet Wise Wet Bags
Small Wahmies Wipes Wet Bags
Babykicks Hemp Prefolds

Restocking soon:

Unbleached Indian Prefolds
Thirsties Fab Wipes & Covers
Sheepish Grins Wool Care
Bumgenius Diaper Sprayers & AIO's
Washable Nursing Pads
Washable Feminine Pads

New Products Coming Soon!

New Swim Diapers!

Weleda Baby Skin Care

Avalon Organics Baby Skincare

Bio-Kleen Bac-Out Stain Remover

Stocking Notice

2009-02-21T12:06:00.000-08:00

We now have new colors of Moby Wraps in stock, including 2 Batik prints. You can see them here.

Ergo baby carriers are also fully stocked.

Happy Heiny's One-size are fully stocked including the new prints: Flowers & Squares. You can see them here.

We also have new prints in Small Drybees AIO diapers.

Planet wise wet bags are here and are SUPER CUTE!

Stocking & a FREE Birth Plan

2009-02-18T09:58:00.000-08:00

Cutie Tooties just stocked new products by Earth Mama Angel Baby!

Here's what we have in stock: Breastfeeding Support Kit, Natural Labor Kit,
Little Something for Baby Gift Set, Natural Nipple Butter, Booby Tubes, Milkmaid Tea, Natural Stretch Oil, Mama Bottom Balm, Baby Wash, &Baby Lotion.

*Earth Mama Angel Baby Offers a Free Birth Plan on their site. I think this is fantastic! Check it out here!

Sorry for Delay

2009-02-16T10:14:00.000-08:00

hi Cutie Tooties friends. Life here at the new store is rolling right along and I am grateful for that. I am going to make a major effort to keep up with the blog better. :)

You can also keep up with Cutie Tooties via Facebook. If you become a fan, please email me and tell me your name on Facebook and I will send you a $5 gift certificate. I also need to know if you are in the Knoxville area or an online shopper.

Other news, Cutie Tooties is now open 6 days a week!

Our store hours are:

Monday: 9am-5pm

Tuesday:10am-3pm

Wednesday:9am-5pm

Thursday:10am-3pm

Friday: 10am-5pm

Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday:Closed

Please Sign Petition

2009-01-14T14:16:00.001-08:00

This petition requests that congress amend the law that was recently passed requiring all makers of products intended for babies-12yrs old be certified and tested for lead. This testing is EXTREMELY expensive and will prohibit WAHM and other small craftsmen and women from making a living. Etsy & Hyena cart will be a thing of the past.
Please consider signing the petition asking for exceptions for small businesses that pose very little risk of lead exposure to our children. *Side note* certified organic products are not exempt from this testing!
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reform-cpsia-hr4040.html

Better Late Than Never, Right?

2008-12-24T12:07:00.000-08:00

Well, things have been clicking along at the new store. we FINALLY have a sign up. Unfortunately, it doesn't light up. So I am arguing, err...I mean working on that with my landlord. Merry Christmas, right?

Anyway, we are closing today 12/24/08 at 4pm and will be closed until 12/31. On that day our hours are 10am-4pm.

I am STILL working on new hours for our store that will begin 01/02/09. I will post as soon as I know for sure.

Thank you to those of you who helped us have a successful holiday season.

Merry Christmas from Cutie Tooties!

Sunny :)

New Products & Restocking!

2008-12-05T08:40:00.000-08:00

New!
ERGO baby carriers are here! We have organic & regular cotton in really nice colors! Many of you have asked about these popular carriers, and now they are in stock!

Wool Longies!
We now have a line of courgeous fair trade wool longies that are just beautiful! I will be adding pictures soon. For some reason I can not upload them at this time. But trust me. They are adorable and affordable!

Restocked!
Bumgenius 4-packs at $59.95 are back in stock in limited quantities.
Bumgenius Diaper Sprayers are in stock
Bumgenius Critters threads (onesies & now toddler shirts) are in stock. We have added the yellow butterfly shirt to our line.
Bumgenius Organic AIO's are also restocked (just for you rachel!)

I think that does it. I promise to post pics asap!

OH--big news! I have free tickets to give away for the avdanced screening of the Tale of Despereaux. Please come get them. I want to give them to my customers as much as possible!

Sunny :)

New Store

2008-11-28T11:47:00.001-08:00

Here are some pictures from our new store. We are very excited about the new location. Thank you to those of you who shopped with us on Black Friday!

We do not have a sign up yet.

Looking out our front window.

looking toward the back of the store.

Looking toward the play area across front of the store.

Looking across front of the store away from play area.

Me deep in thought at my counter.

Play area.

I hope you will stop by and see the new store soon.

Black Friday!!!

2008-11-27T10:11:00.000-08:00

Cutie Tooties opens at 8am tomorrow!

Our new address is

5807D Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN 37919

Phone-865-804-2556

Directions: Take I-40 to Papermill. Take Papermill to Kingston Pike via Northshore. Turn Left onto K. Pike. Pass Food City on your left and turn left in the very next shopping center on your left. The sign says The Shops at Bearden Place. Fleenor's salon is on the corner. We are across the street from Buddy's BBQ.

Now for the good stuff! Our sales & doorbusters!

Freebies

Free Breakfast! We will have sausage biscuits & muffins while supplies last!
Enter to win a free Photoshoot from Shannon Kelley
First 25 customers get a drawstring backpack by WAHMies.
First 20 Customers to spend $100 get a free wetbag.

Sales

Bumgenius 4-packs (pastels pre-pkg) $60-save $12
Bumgenius New Colors in Stock. Buy 12 regular priced Bumgenius & get a free pair of Bumgenius Baby Legs
Diaper Sprayer $35.00-save $10
Northern Essence Bath Products $4 each
Hooter Hiders Nursing Covers $25- save $10
Drybees & Thirsties AIO's $15-save $2
Organic Bumgenius AIO $20-save $5
Diaper Bags $50-save $10
Sophie the Giraffe $16-save $4
Swim Diapers & Tankinis $9.25 each
Bamboozles $16-save $4
Fuzzi Bunz $15.50-save $2.50 per diaper
Hanging Diaper Pails $16-save $4
Hotslings $20-$45-Save $15
Baby Legs $10-save $2 per pair
Moby Wraps $35-save $5
Wahmies Pail Liners $13.00 save $3.50
Wahmies Mini- Wetbags $7
Wahmies Reg Wetbags $12.50 Save $3
Wahmies All-day Wetbags $14 save $3.50
Drybees Nightime Diapers $15 save $2
Nursing Jewels $8
Hand Dyed Prefolds $2/each Save $1
Bumgenius Pocket AIO (S, M, L) $15 save $1
Bumgenius AIO XS $12 save $1
Proraps AIO's $8 save $2.50
Kissaluvs Contours $5 each
Kissaluvs Fitteds $11.50
Thirsties Fab Fitteds $10
All Under the Nile Organic Cotton Toys, Blankets 20% off
Happy Heiny's One-Size Velcro Solids $17
Happy Heiny's One-Size Velcro Prints $18
Happy Heiny's One-Size Snaps $18

This is by no means the only items on sale, this is just hitting the high points. Very few items in the store will be regular price. I hope to see you tomorrow!

Sunny

New Store Location & Black Friday Announcement

2008-11-21T12:43:00.000-08:00

Well, we have a new store location. Cutie Tooties will be moving to

The Shops at Bearden Place on

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.

We will be closed 11/26-11/27 for Moving & Thanks giving but will open at our new location for Black Friday.

The new address is: 5807D Kingston Pike 37919

This shopping center is next to the La Parigo restaurant. Talloni & Kristi also used to be there. Our store will be in between Fleenor's & Artisans. We will actually have almost twice as much space, and YES we will have a play area. :)

I will be announcing our Black Friday deals here next week, so be sure to check back. There will be A LOT of great deals to be had and some great doorbusters! There will also be some freebies for the first 25 customers!

Our store will open for regular shopping at 8am on black friday.

Now for the fun part.

MOVING! WE NEED HELP!

IF you are interested in shopping earlier, please send me an email and sign up to help us move on Wednesday. If you can offer 2 hours of your time to help with packing, inventory and moving, you will get a pass to come in at 7am.

Benefits of Helping

You will have access to 'while supplies last' freebies
You will have first access to the 'while supplies last' doorbuster deals.
You will have first access to our new toys and other fun products that we are getting just in time for Black Friday
You will receive extra cash on purchases of gift certificates

I may throw in some other cool benefits too. That's what I have so far. If you are interested in helping on Wednesday, please email me: sunny@cutietooties.com to sign up. Unfortunately, babies and toddlers would not be a good idea as the doors will be open constantly and the toys will be gone. :(

We are excited about this move. I think it will be easier for everyone once we get there!

Store update

2008-11-15T12:33:00.000-08:00

Well, life with us is never boring, that is for sure. As far as we know, beginning December 1, all 3 kiddos will be changing preschools. K & K will be getting special ed schooling and B will be in a mainstream preschool. (Thank you for the recommendations!) I have turned in my notice to my current landlord at my store. I am to be out with the store cleaned by December 1. She was very nice about it, but still I'm sure that is not convenient for her either.

So now, I have to find a new place for the store and get myself moved in by December 1. I have 3 prospective places in mind and Maha, I may be calling you if those do not work out. The 3 I am looking at are in Bearden on Kingston pike! I would like to be on K. pike if possible, but if not, Papermill would be fine too.

I will let you know as soon as I know. I expect to make my decision in the next few days. I will post here and will send out an email.

Dilemma: Need Your Help

2008-11-11T15:27:00.000-08:00

Ok, this could get lengthy, but I will try to keep it as short as possible. So, my kiddos were recently tested for special ed preschool, and it appears that 2 will be recommended for 'full time' preschool at Ft. Sanders near UT campus. I think this is great for them.....BUT, my other son does not qualify. Currently all 3 are enrolled out west near my store, in Farragut. Ft. sanders hours are either M-Thrs 8am-11:30am or Tues-fri. 11:30am-3pm. Other preschool (in Farragut) is M & Wed or M-thurs 9am-2pm

My store in Farragut is open M_W_F 10am-5pm & saturdays. Usually I close for about 20 mins 2 days per week to drive 5 mins down the road and get my kids and bring them back to my store. Obviously that won't be working for my other 2. I don't feel comfortable putting my 3 year olds on a bus, so that is out. I have help *maybe* one day that could transport them to me, but I am still left with a lot of driving.Any way I try to figure it out, I just can't get them where they need to be and keep my store open.

But-i plan to keep my store open. SO- i am scrambling to see if there are any preschools closer to Bearden or UT campus that might have 1 older 2's or early 3 year old class opening. Do you know of any? I definitely want a preschool rather than day care, not looking for full days.
ALSO-this increases the liklihood that I will need a retail space a bit further east. Any thoughts, or suggestions? I would be leasing.
thanks. I am truly lost on how I will pull this one off!

oh--PS, they will probably start at Ft. Sanders in December. So no rush...take your time. :)

Cutie Tooties CLOSED Monday, NOV. 10, 2008

2008-11-08T13:02:00.000-08:00

Cutie Tooties will be CLOSED Mon. November 10, 2008

because our 3 year old will be undergoing tests at Children’s Hospital to determine her need for Kidney Surgery. I apologize for the inconvenience. We will reopen Wednesday at 10am, and will be open scheduled hours (until 5:30pm).

Feel free to order online and take advantage of FREE SHIPPING.
Use coupon code: HAPPYBIRTHDAY FOR FREE SHIPPING ON ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS.

Clearance & Sale items; & packages will be charged actual shipping rather than flat rate. Shipping fee must be paid on those items prior to shipping.
Thank you for your support and patronage.

Prayers for our daughter are greatly appreciated. Her name is Kynsie.

Sincerely,
Sunny Hall

Bumgenius Babylegs are In Stock!

2008-11-03T07:36:00.001-08:00

These are now in stock. They are super cute and look great with the Bumgenius threads onesies!

Sweet Greens

1984

Hopscotch Jill

Hopscotch Jack

New in Stock & Restocking

2008-10-31T10:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Heiny's One-Size Diapers now come in All Snaps too. I have looked high and low for an all snap one-size diaper. The ones I have tried previously have not met my personal standards for quality and/or price. That all changed when Happy Heiny's launched their all snaps One-Size diapers. I love them and know you will too. :)

Bumgenius Deluxe Pocket AIO 3.0 are here!

Bumgenius Critters Threads Onesies are in Stock. Cutie Tooties has the Froggie, Dragonfly & Hearts Threads in Onesies for 6 mos, 12 mos, & 18 mos.

Sheepish Grins Foaming wool wash, Creamy Lanolin Spray, & Solid Lanolin now in stock.

Loveybums diaper bags are restocked.

Babykicks hemp premium inserts are restocked.

Happy Heiny's One-Size are restocked, including 3 prints.

Closing Early Today-3 Sick Babies!!

2008-10-27T08:11:00.000-07:00

Cutie Tooties Store is closing today, Monday Oct. 27 at 12pm. I apologize for the inconvenience. All 3 kids are really sick, and need their mommy. They are at home with a family friend right now. I am taking them to the doctor at 2pm.

I plan to be open for regular business hours on Wednesday. If you want to shop online, go ahead and place an order. I will not charge you shipping if you order today or tomorrow. Choose Local Pick-up and it will waive your shipping costs. I will ship it to you ASAP.

*Please be sure to pay for the order online, rather than choosing 'pay at pickup'. Otherwise I can't ship until I receive payment. *

Thanks for your patience and support.

Sunny :)

BABYLEGS ARE HERE!!

2008-10-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

Here is just a sampling of BabyLegs available at Cutie Tooties!

New Products In Stock

2008-10-22T08:55:00.000-07:00

Diapers are coming to Cutie Tooties!
Pre-orders for these SUPER popular diapers are now available!
If you are interested in placing a pre-order for these super soft diapers, either email me: sunny@cutietooties.com ; or place the pre-order online at our store. you will find the goodmamas pre-order under the fitted diapers section. Preorders require $25 payment per diaper upon order. $10 balance, plus shipping & tax (if applicable) must be paid for items to ship. Please order preorders separate from other items so we can process your instock items quickly.

Bumgenius Deluxe 3.0 AIO's are now in stock!

Sizes Small-Large are pocket AIO's which makes them an even more versatile option for Bumgenius Diaper lovers!

Bumgenius bamboo fitted diapers are in stock!!

These diapers are super soft, incredibly absorbent and a good deal at only $13!

Cutie Tooties Photo Shoot Preview

2008-10-22T08:53:00.000-07:00

The photo shoot was a HUGE success. Thank you to all of you who participated!

Check out the preview here!

Fuzzi Bunz Price Reduction

2008-10-18T12:46:00.001-07:00

Due to the recession in the U.S. Fuzzi Bunz (Mother of Eden Co.) has chosen to reduce the suggested retail price for the new Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers to $17.95. We have not received a list of package deal prices, but still wanted to update.

More New Products & Restocking!

2008-10-17T14:21:00.001-07:00

Bummis Super Whisper Wraps now come in this Cute Celery Dot print!

Also-Now available at Cutie Tooties-Hotslings!

NOW IN STOCK!

2008-10-11T08:05:00.000-07:00

These are now available for purchase in store and online!!

New Products in Stock...

2008-10-06T08:10:00.000-07:00

Just arrived!

Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces

The natural (and fashionable) way to ease your baby's discomfort during teething.

Under the Nile Organic Cotton Toys!

These are so cute and VERY well-made. Your little one will love them!

Super soft brown monkey; au naturelle Elephant & Lion teething dolls; blue & pink pocket dolls-perfect for little hands; & sleeping dolls.

Frog & Duck Organic Bath sets; Organic Cotton Newborn Gift Basket--even the basket is Organic!

Organic Cotton Fruits & Veggies! It's finally OK to play with your food.
Banana, Peas, Broccolli, Grapes

Fruit basket: Banana, Pear, Grapes & Watermelon

These fruits and veggies are particularly special because of their origins, and the love put into making them. Read about the 13 villages project below.

"Giving Back"

Under the Nile is proud to be part of a project contributing to the development of independent and self sustained communities. The '13 Villages Project' is a campaign co-conducted by Under the Nile and its Farm in Egypt (Sekem). It takes place in 13 rural villages in Sharkeya, Egypt. Through vocational training and infrastructural development, the project is improving the health, skills and overall well being of the village inhabitants. We provide excellent health care as well as education on dental and over all physical health. We begin by educating the villagers on how to make our fruit and vegetable toys. Each village receives an advance for their work and the materials needed to produce that toy. Upon completion, we pick up the finished goods and pay them fair wages for their work. We are very excited to see the end result. Happy, educated, and healthy human beings.

Coming SOON!!

2 new prints in Happy Heiny's One-Size Diapers!

Bumgenius Baby Legs & coordinating T-shirts!

These cute baby legs coordinate perfectly with the orginal Bumgenius colors!

Longsleeve T-shirts will be available in the following designs on white t-shirts.

I will post here once these are in stock.

New Products in Stock! Sale Items!

2008-10-01T13:58:00.001-07:00

Bummis Bamboozle is back in stock!

Due to the popularity of bamboo, we have decided to bring this diaper back. You can see the product details below.

A fitted diaper consisting of 4 layers of bamboo fabric that is fantastically soft and beautiful! You will fall in love with this gorgeous, silky fabric - it truly is irresistible!

Bamboo is a miraculous and eco-friendly fibre. It is a renewable resource with a very short growth cycle and it is grown without fertilizers or pesticides. In short it is the perfect environmental choice for diapers!

Bamboo fibre also absorbs 60% more than cotton and is naturally antibacterial, breathable and cool. This is why the Bamboozle is such a slim fitting and ultra absorbent diaper. It requires less diaper changes, is comfortable for baby and not bulky under clothes!

The Bamboozle is made by our pals at Tots Bots in Scotland. Their products are top rated in the UK, and the Bamboozle is their most popular diaper! We are very excited to be distributing their products here – their team is dynamic and ethically minded, and makes a good fit with our own.

Tots Bots products are Oeko-Tex certified – which means they have passed stringent European standards for non-toxicity.

Special features of the Bamboozle:
Easy to adjust snap closures
Sewn in adjustable doubler for extra absorbance
Two sizes only will take you from premature (5 lbs) right through to potty training (35 lbs).

It will fit well with the Bummis Super Whisper Wrap. For a truly deluxe offering – pair it up with a Polar Bummi! great combo for night time!

The Bamboozle will reach full absorbency after 10 washes, although it can be used after about 2 washes. Wash in hot water and dry in the dryer. Line drying will extend the life of this diaper.

Bummis Flushable Liners are back in stock in both sizes!

Northern Essence restocked and On SALE!

Northern Essence Foaming Wipes Solution is back in stock in Regular & TTO/Lav Free. I also have the wipes solution concentrate in stock now as well.

Northern Essence Foaming Baby Wash, Whipped Baby Lotion, & Baby Butter moisturizer are all On Sale- $4.50 each or 3 for $12.

Scents available are: Baby Bliss, Soapy Clean, Johnson's Bedtime Bath type, and baby Magic Type.

All Northern Essence products are made to order so they will be nice and fresh for your baby. they are great for baby's skin and smell super yummy!

An update on the photo shoot

2008-10-01T08:44:00.001-07:00

As you can probably tell, the photo shoot was very popular. I went on a first come, first served basis from the emails as they came in to my mail box. The sign up sheet was full within a couple of hours!

So, Shannon and I are working on a second day for a photo shoot for my customers. This will not be a free photo shoot but will be low-cost ($25) and customers will get a 1 hour session rather than a 15 minute one. In addtion, you will still get that free 5 x 7. The date is November 15th, 2008.

If you are interested in signing up for this day, please email Shannon:

shann@shannonkelleyphotography.com

Thanks!

Sunny :)

Free Photo Shoot For Your Baby--Sign Up!

2008-09-27T08:30:00.001-07:00

You're Invited!

What? Free Photo Shoot of your Cutie Tootie in a Cloth Diaper

When? Sunday, Oct. 19 3pm-5pm

Where? UT Botanical Gardens

Who? Shannon Kelley Photography & Sunny of Cutie Tooties

Shannon Kelley of Shannon Kelley Photography has offered to do a free photo shoot using Cutie Tooties customers as her models. Your baby will be photographed in a cute diaper that we provide. Please also feel free to bring 1 favorite diaper of your own for your baby to be photographed in. We simply ask that you choose a diaper that Cutie Tooties carries. This is important because we may choose your child's photo to decorate our store. In exchange for your time and for allowing your child to model for Cutie Tooties, you will get a FREE 5 x 7 photo of your child! You will also have the option of ordering other photos if you wish. No order is required.

If you want to sign up, PLEASE EMAIL ME at sunny@cutietooties.com.

Sign up times are as follows:

3:00 pm- D. Brittain; L. Segars

3:30 pm Wilkersons; Ayesh
4:00 pm- E. Tittle; A. Habgood

4:30 pm O. Jessen; H. Teague

5:00pm-R. Cavalaris; K. Keller

2 children will be signed up for each time slot.

I will post first initials and last names here as they are confirmed so that you will know which spots are available.

Please be sure to bring your baby snacks/milk and a favorite toy. Hopefully our later time schedule will allow everyone to get a good nap. :) Happy babies take the best pictures!

If you have any questions, please email or call me.

-Sunny :)

Glass Baby Bottles, BPA-Free Pacis now in stock!

2008-09-26T13:36:00.000-07:00

Cutie Tooties now has Glass Baby bottles in 4oz & 8 oz sizes.

We also have silicone sleeves for the bottles that make them shatter proof.

We also have BPA-free pacis.

All of these items are in-stock in our Knoxville store and will be added to our online store this weekend!

New Toys in Stock!

2008-09-26T11:01:00.000-07:00

Cutie Tooties has wooden toys that are all made in the U.S.A. !

Maple Landmark Toys describes their company this way:
"While much is being made of the dangers of imported products, there are alternatives. We craft a wide range of wooden toys, games, and gifts made right here in Vermont, USA. We follow American standards of product safety, employee safety, and environmental protection. The shortcuts of doing it any other way are not what Maple Landmark is about.

We design our toys to provide the best in hands-on learning and exploration. Surely it is becoming an electronic world but children still need to learn basic manipulation and construction. Our products can be found in toy stores, gifts shops, catalogs and online merchants throughout the United States and beyond."

Some of the toys now available in our store are pictured below:

Natural Baby Bell Rattle, Wooden Farm & Cars Jigsaw Puzzle

4 Colors of mini-mites cars

Natural Elephant & Truck Push 'n' Pulls; Shape Sorter

Wooden Memory Tiles Game

Fire Truck, Recycling Truck, & School Bus Scoots

Magic Wands

Baby Carriers

2008-09-24T10:43:00.000-07:00

Moby wraps are now in stock! yippee! We have them in 5 beautiful colors: Natural, Black, Moss, Indigo, & Chocolate!

We are also planning to add other lines of baby carriers to our store, but would like your input. Please vote in our poll to the right to tell us which carrier is your favorite. This will directly effect the carriers we choose to stock. If your favorite carrier is not listed, please post a comment and tell us about it!

Cutie Tooties SALE!!!

2008-09-19T09:31:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends!

A few companies have decided to make some design improvements on their products, so that means CLEARANCE time at Cutie Tooties. We need to make room for the new styles so we are moving the old styles at super low prices.

Thirsties Cloth Diaper Covers are now $8.75 each;
In-store only-Buy 3 for $8.50 each; Buy 6 for $8 each

Knickernappies Pocket Cloth Diapers are now $12.95 each
In-store only-Buy 3 for $12.50 each; Buy 6 for $12 each

Happy Heiny’s Sized Pocket Cloth Diapers now $12 each
In-store only- Buy 3 for $11 each; Buy 6 for $10 each

LEAVING LAS VEGAS!

2008-09-15T06:45:00.001-07:00

So before I get into products, I wanted to give you a quick overview of the trip. If you want to skip down to the new products, just scroll. Vegas was SO busy. I thought I was getting a break by going on this trip, but I was VERY wrong. On my first day at the tradeshow, we drove to the convention center (pictured below) only to find that there was nowhere to park. So Brandon dropped me off so I could make my meeting and then he drove back to the hotel. Let me say, renting a car in Vegas was a total waste! We quickly found that the monorail was our best option for transportation. The only problem was that the station was a 15-20 minute walk from our hotel. That in itself wasnt such a big deal. The issue was the SIZE of the tradeshow. We were told that if you walked the upstairs and downstairs consecutively, you would walk 7 miles.

So this was our day: Walk to the monorail station. Ride. Walk from the monorail station to the convention center. Walk the convention center. Walk to monorail station. Ride. Walk from monorail station back to hotel. Rest for 1 hour. Walk to monorail station. Ride. Walk to meeting/social gathering. Walk back to monorail station. Ride. Walk from monorail station to hotel. Sleep. Start over.

Next year, we are taking a pedometer. I carried an extra pair of shoes in my backpack and rotated. I was wearing Birkenstocks and Crocks, and my feet ACHED! It was insane.

Another interesting thing about Vegas is the crazy over-pricing! We paid $26 for 2 footlong subs & 1 soft drink at Subway. They are 2 for $10 at home. A 20 oz. soft drink was $3. It was just nuts!

Our hotel the Monte Carlo was beautiful outside and the lobby was very grand looking.

The funny thing is that the hotel room was not nearly as nice as a Hampton Inn! And the bed was uncomfortable and small. Vegas is definitely big on appearance and low on substance. Not that I expected anything different, but when you see it face to face, there is still an element of surprise.

Now: New Products Coming Soon!!

Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels

Created by a dentist for teething babies & toddlers!
* BPA, PVC, Phthalate Free
* Latex and Lead Free
* Dishwasher Safe

Maples Landmark Toys Made in Vermont

This is just a sampling. I LOVE these toys!

UNDER THE NILE Organic Toys Made in Egypt

Broccoli, Corn, Fruit Basket...other fruits and veggies will be stocked too!

Organic Cotton Teethers

Glass Baby Bottles, Silicone Sleeves & BPA-free Pacis from Nurture Pure

Bumgenius 3.0 now in new colors! These diapers are on order, and should be here in 4-6 weeks. Feel free to email me with questions I will update when they are in-stock!

Bumgenius has also partnered with Baby Legs to create some very cute Baby Legs that match the original Bumgenius colors! we hope to have those in stock in 4-6 weeks as well! No photos available yet.

From EcoBaby 'Organically Growing' Organic long-sleeved T-shirts in Peas & Banana

Also available by special order:Natural Rubber & Organic Cotton/Wool crib matresses. These matresses are also available for bassinetts, and pack in plays. They can even make one to fit a handmade crib or cradle just for you!

This is not a complete listing of our new products, but I think it shows you a good sampling. Please stop by the store or online in coming weeks as these products begin to arrive. Thank you for your business!

-Sunny :)

Heading to Vegas!

2008-09-06T12:04:00.000-07:00

Vegas Here We Come!
Cutie Tooties will be closed Sept. 8-13, 2008 as we travel to Las Vegas for the ABC kids tradeshow. This tradeshow is one of the largest in the country with over 900 vendors! We will be shopping for cool new products to carry in the store. I apologize for the inconvenience caused by our closing, but I know the new products will be well worth it! Check our blog in the coming weeks for cool pictures from Vegas!

Vegas Discount!
Since we will be closed Sept. 8-13, we want to offer you a discount for orders placed during this time.

Use coupon code VEGASBABY for 10% off all regular priced items.

Discount doesn't apply to Sale, Clearance, and Package Deals.

Orders placed Sept. 7- Sept. 14 will ship Monday Sept. 15th.

Why is my Child's Diaper Leaking?

2008-07-21T12:11:00.001-07:00

This post is dedicated to Lisa. :) Cloth diapers can leak for a number of reasons. Fortunately, almost all of them has a quick fix. Discovering which issue you are experiencing can require some trial and error, but there is great reward in stopping the leaks.

So, let's take this one step and one issue at a time.

Cloth Diaper is leaking at the legs with big wet spots.

Potential Causes & Solutions

1. My first thought would be gapping. If this is happening to your baby, check to make sure you have a good secure fit around the leg. If baby sits up, or spends time in a bouncy chair, check the diaper then. Some times the change in position can cause gapping if the diaper is not on securely enough, or if it is too big for baby. If the diaper gaps and baby pees, well...you get a wet spot. If gapping is the problem, readjust baby's diaper. If it secures with velcro, angle the front tabs downward in a v in the front providing a more snug fit in the legs. If the diaper closes with snaps, use a smaller setting to provide a tighter fit. If neither of these solutions solves your problem, the diaper may be simply too big. If this is the case, I recommend tucking it away for a few months until baby grows into it. Remember size charts are not perfect. They represent an estimated weight that a diaper will fit your baby.

2. Second possibility is that the diaper does not have enough absorbency for your baby. Your baby may be peeing more than you realize and he may be saturating his diaper, causing it to leak. The solutions to this problem are pretty easy. Solution 1 is to add a doubler if the diaper is a prefold, Fitted, or AIO. Solution 2 is for pocket diapers. Add a hemp insert or hemp prefold. Most pocket diapers come with microfiber inserts. Microfiber is fast absorbing and very absorbent, but hemp holds a good bit more and is even more absorbent. Find doublers and inserts here.

3. Next possibility would be repelling from detergent build up. Detergents with optical brighteners (Free & Clear detergents are notorious for these) tend to cause buildup on cloth diapers. This is not harmful, but it will cause the diapers to eventually stop absorbing. If that happens to your diapers, you need to strip them to get the detergent residue off.

Usually these 3 steps will remedy cloth diaper leaks. If not, email me: sunny@cutietooties.com and we will troubleshoot and see if we can figure out what is going on.

Cutie Tooties Store Open in West Knoxville!

2008-07-11T09:47:00.000-07:00

Cutie Tooties Cloth Diaper & Natural Baby Store is now open in West Knoxville! We have a great selection of cloth diapers from all of your favorite brands such as Bumgenius!, Happy Heiny's, Thirsties, Kissaluvs,Bummis, Imse Vimse, and more. As the mommy of 2 year old triplets, I have a great deal of experience with cloth diapering and will happily teach you to use cloth diapers and help you troubleshoot should you come across a problem. You can come in the store and try diapers on baby to make sure you get the right fit.

We also carry nursing supplies, BPA-free baby bottles, baby & toddler bath products, diaper bags, and much more, with new products arriving weekly.

Our store is family friendly and complete with a playroom set aside to entertain your little one in safety while you shop.

Store Address:
153 Durwood Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone:865-804-2556

Directions to store:

Take Kingston Pike west past Ft. Sanders West. At next redlight, turn left onto David Ln. (directly past the Conoco station). Go straight for 2 blocks and turn left onto Durwood Rd. Take immediate left into parking lot. Cutie Tooties is on the end near David ln in Suite 153.

Store Days & Hours:
M-W-F 10AM-5:30PM
SAT. 10AM-4PM
Tues, Thurs, Sun.-Closed

Cutie Tooties Cloth Diapers-Knoxville, TN

It's a FOOD RAISER!

SALE!!!

Warning Label for Slings? What's up?

Cloth Diaper Class

Diaper Rash is Not Normal!

New Products!

RESTOCKING NOTICE

SNOW BIRD SALE!

Restocking!

Donate to Haitian Orphanges via Cutie Tooties

Lots of Products Restocked!

Bumgenius One-Size: Buy 5, Get 1 FREE!

Knoxville Moms! Check Your Email

Gro Baby Prints are HERE!!

New Stuff at Cutie Tooties!

Check Your Email!!!

*NOTE* Cutie Tooties Will Be Closed

Thirsties AIO Clearance & Restocking!!

Two more things....

PRE THANKSGIVING SALE!!

Restocking Notice

Consignment & Advertising Opps

NEW Baby Legs Prints! and SALE items!

Black Friday News

Lots of new things--you need to come by!!

Restocking Notice

Lots of Stuff!!

Laptop Lunches & Glamourmom Restocked--plus, check out new Snack Packs

Snappis & Wrap-n-Mats restocked!!

More Re-Stocking...because we were short on most everything :)

Stocking Update

New Products in Stock!

Just a few updates...

SALE

More new items & re-stocking some of your favorites!

Stocking Update--Thirsties Duo, Dream Eze AIOs, Laptop Lunches, and more!!

Cutie Tooties Sale & Celebration Day!

Maple Teethers & Fuzzi Bunz Restocking

Stocking Updates

Cutie Tooties Celebration July 7, 2009!

GRO BABY Diapers are HERE!

SALE! & RESTOCKING NOTICE!

Restocking Notice

Restocking Notice

Bravado Nursing Bras Restocked!

Restocking Notice

Restocking

Restocking...

BRAVADO! Nursing Bras are HERE!

Spring Cleaning SALE!

Cloth Diaper Class May 5

New Products & Restocking Notices

Ergos Restocked

Check us Out in the Metropulse!

Restocking News

Restocking Notice

Classes: Breastfeeding & Natural Childbirth

Stocking Information

New Stuff & Restocking

Stocking Notice

Stocking & a FREE Birth Plan

Sorry for Delay

Please Sign Petition

Better Late Than Never, Right?

New Products & Restocking!

New Store

Black Friday!!!

New Store Location & Black Friday Announcement

Store update

Dilemma: Need Your Help

Cutie Tooties CLOSED Monday, NOV. 10, 2008

Bumgenius Babylegs are In Stock!

New in Stock & Restocking

Closing Early Today-3 Sick Babies!!

BABYLEGS ARE HERE!!

New Products In Stock

Cutie Tooties Photo Shoot Preview

Fuzzi Bunz Price Reduction

More New Products & Restocking!

NOTE Cutie Tooties Will Be Closed