Kissaluvs coming soon

Coming soon...

Kissaluvs! view them here http://www.kissaluvs.com/fitted-diapers.php

I am excited to have these diapers! Especially wonderful for the newborn stage, while waiting for the umbilical stump to fall off. The front snaps down and our of the way of the stump.

www.clothology.ca

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Just a reminder that the online store is open and active. If you are after an out of stock product please feel free to email me about the product. I can let you know when I expect a shipment or order you what you are after.

Local customers, please choose payment method as cash and I will update your invoice to reflect the no shipping and proper taxes. You can still pay via PayPal but I will send you a proper invoice.

New Addition Arrived

We are very pleased to announce our newest Smith has arrived.

We have another son born at home and delivered by daddy on October 3rd. Labor progressed much quicker than I was expecting as well as much less strongly than I was expecting. Using hypnobirthing techniques through out the labor got to to transition phase with very little as far as indications goes to alert me to how fast I was progressing. Before I realized how far along we really were it was too late to safely get to the hospital so instead daddy delivered baby at home. Both baby and myself were just fine.

I will still be available to answer emails, pack orders and consult with in city customers but availability will be decreased a bit as we transition. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need me, but please be patient if my response time is not as quick as you are used to.

Dream-Eze Fitteds Restocked

I have just re-stocked the Dream-eze fitted's. And what a fitting name. The diaper is dream-y and would be great for dreaming in. I cannot wait to get a newborn bum in one!

http://clothology.ca/catalog.php?category=22

Pregnancy update

I am 35 weeks pregnant and no signs of a baby soon and so happy about this. By this point in pregnancy many women I know are counting down the days of getting this baby out of them. I am proudly counting how many days I have been able to carry this baby. Here is some history of how I arrived to where I am today and what has helped me achieve this. My first pregnancy was all good and uneventful until 30 weeks when I got a leak in my amniotic fluid, preterm labour started and I was 4 cm dilated before it was realized what was going on. With lots of medical interventions I was able to hold of that delivery until 35 weeks. My daughter was born healthy overall but did have a few struggles in the first few weeks so spent her first 12 days in NICU. Today at 4 she is intelligent, strong willed and a pleasure. We went on to pregnancy number 2 and again all was well until suddenly at 16 weeks I began to bleed. Dr's could not find a reason for the bleeding and baby seemed to be doing just fine despite this. Finally at 20 weeks, after 4 weeks of bleeding on and off we lost that daughter. Three months later I conceived again. Having now been classed as "high-risk" I was under watch for this pregnancy. Again all well until 32 weeks when again a amniotic fluid leak. Preterm labour had not started but the same precautions were taken. At 35 weeks I was induced because my uterus was showing some irritability and the DR's figured we already had one 35 weeker that turned out great so lets just deliver. I have regretted that decision ever since. My son was born and like his sister spent the early days of his life in NICU, 16 days for that little one. Now at 2 we have a joyful, rough and tumble, healthy little guy. Now we have pregnancy number 4 and I am over 33 weeks and no sign of preterm labour, no loss of amniotic fluid. So what did we do differently? Is it just luck of the draw? Do we really have control? How much of that control is in your body? How much is in your head? How much is in the hands of the Dr's?Everyone will pick what they believe it is but no one will know who is "right". This pregnancy we decided to not allow the "high-risk" label. We decided to not have an OBGYN look after the pregnancy and especially not the head of our districts OBGYN which is who looked after pregnancy number 3. We opted to have my GP handle my care. We decided this pregnancy would not be a medical event and emergency since we do not think of pregnancy & childbirth that way but something natural and sacred. We began taking hypnobirthing classes early on as I discussed this with the hypnobirthing instructor in my city who has know of cases where hypnobirthing was used to help control preterm labour and hold off until a safe time to deliver. I was very intrigued. What a class to take. WOW! It is not just about pain free or less pain childbirth, it is really about positive thinking, what is normal, why we have fears, what those fears can do to us and control us, how are bodies handle fear and feel and react to fear, how our subconscious minds do to us and our life experiences and how if we can change our subconscious we can change our potential outcomes and thoughts and experiences. Not only is the hypnobirthing instructor in my city that she is also a hypnotherapist. We underwent hypnotherapy to see if my subconscious mind knew why my body has the tendency for preterm labour and loss of pregnancy (another term for a birth prior to 38 weeks). What did we find? We found that years of talk surrounding pregnancy complications lead me to have pregnancy complications. That is was so ingrained into my subconscious that I would have pregnancy complications that I did! Ok so where id this all come from, you ask. At the age of 12 I began having issues with my reproductive system, which continued to be treated through my teen years. In my late teems, early twenties things escalated and I began looking harder for answers of what was going on. After a couple years of searching for answers I was finally diagnosed with Endometriosis. I also had abnormal pap smear and have continued to have them for 10 years, so needless to say my reproductive organs have been messed with a fair bit. I was told that I if I wanted children I should "try" sooner than later. Ok, I want children and will have children. And "if" I did get pregnant well pregnancy could be difficult. OK, but I can have babies, but pregnancy may be hard. OK I can handle that. This is exactly what came out in the hypnotherapy session. Because I wanted children so badly I did go on to get pregnant, but then fully expecting to have complications we had those as well. Now at pregnancy number 4 I want a complication free, natural, pregnancy and so far have had that. In the hypnotherapy session we then asked my body and my subconscious mind to communicate. We had first told my subconscious mind that was so fearful of complications that there was no reason to be fearful, that we need to release that fear and become free from that control. Then once we had the subconscious mind feeling good we had the subconscious discuss with my reproductive organs just how healthy and capable they are. Yes there were issues in the past but how that we had cleaned them up they were strong and able to handle a pregnancy and a full term pregnancy. We asked my body to work hard to give my mind the kind of pregnancy and delivery that my heart so badly longs for. We asked that my membranes stay healthy, strong and intact until at least 38 weeks. We asked my cervix to stay healthy, strong and closed until at least 38 weeks. Lastly we asked all the reproductive organs work together to stay strong and healthy and support each other through the pregnancy and then when the time comes at the time of labour and delivery. So that has been the journey of this pregnancy so far. Fear-releasing and a new found confidence in my body. I know I can do this and go onto have a full term healthy pregnancy and baby that gets to be at home with its family without first spending its early weeks in NICU. I will continue to update throughout these last few weeks where most people are counting down the days and I am counting up to see how many days I hold this bean in!

New Items Available!

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! I know my family certainly is.


If you had not had a chance to visit the online store I invite you to come in and take a look around! I am still updating daily, but things are really coming together there.

www.clothology.ca


I am excited to announce some new products that will be arriving anyday now.


Wonder Wraps
Wonder Wraps are a diaper cover with an ingenius design that allows for a great fit from 9-35 pounds, eliminating the need for diaper covers in sizes small through large!This soft cover is made from a high quality waterproof laminate that is sandwiched between two layers of super soft polyester knit fabric. Wonder Wraps have superior durability and will hold up time after time. Aplix closures allow for a secure and versatile fit. See the link here for more details and pictures!
http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com/wonder.html

Dream-Eze Fitted's and AIO's
Dream-Eze are a low-rise, trim fitting fitted that will fit under any cover. Because of their lower rise the diaper will sit below your babies belly button. Dream-Eze are super trim and will fit under your babies regular clothing with ease!! Made in China.Side Snapping (no wing droop!)Turned and Topstitched (no ruffled leg elastic to leave marks on baby's tender skin)100% Certified Organic Cotton Fleece,in four terrific colors.Low-Rise, Trim Fit make it the perfect fitted for any body shape!Quick drying 6-layer sewn-in soaker
http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com/dream-eze_fitted.html
Convenient, no pockets to stuff/unstuff.Simple to use. Even dads and childcare providers will find them easy.Organic cotton inner, no synthetic fabrics next to baby's delicate skin.Waterproof yet breathable soft PUL 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.
http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com/dream-eze.html



Amber Teething Necklaces
Wearing Baltic amber close to the skin is a traditional European remedy for baby teething. A natural analgesic, amber will help calm a baby without the use of over the counter drugs and remedies. Made from fossilised tree resin, leave the teething necklace in the sunshine to warm up and increase the natural analgesic power. Each teething bead is individually knotted and the necklace fastens with a screw clasp.
A natural analgesic, amber will help calm a baby without resorting to over the counter drugs and remedies.Amber is a fossilized resin, not a stone. It is therefore warm to the touch, and light to wear.Wearing Baltic amber necklaces on the skin can have a soothing and calming effect on teething babies and toddlers.When amber is worn on the skin, the skin's warmth releases minuscule amounts of healing oils from the amber which are then absorbed via the skin into the bloodstream.Amber's anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties are also recognized by allopathic medicine. In Austria, Switzerland and Germany, it is common to find amber teething necklaces sold in local pharmacies.
http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com/teething.html

Magic Stick

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.

http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com/magick.html

New Products that have already arrived!

Wonder Wash--All Natural Laundry Detergent

WONDER WASH contains NO phosphates, dyes, perfumes, bleach, colour, petrochemical products, fluorescent whiteners, UV brighteners, softeners, lubricants, enzymes, d-limonene(orange peel), sodium laureth sulfate or estrogenic chemicals and it is not tested on animals.

Wipe Cubes

The Resuable Wipes Solution!These are the fast, frugal and fuss-free way to make wipes solution for your reusable wipes for your baby! Simply dissolve one cube in 500ml (2 cups) of warm water and pour over your wipes, or bottle it and use as needed. Made with natural, gentle ingredients, they’re kind to your baby’s delicate skin and kind to the environment. Each jar makes at least 25 litres of wipes solution!

What's new you ask

What is new....well very soon here I will be live with an online store. Yes, www.clothology.ca will soon be home to my store. I am still going to continue like we are now, but this gives us all lots of benefits. Customers will be able to come "into" the store and see what is new at their convenience, purchase online or in person still. I will be able to expand my product base and give local customers more options.

Right now the site is still in construction phase but hopefully will be available to me to begin "stocking" later tomorrow or Sunday. This is obviously premature for me to be sharing but I am excited. I had not updated the blog for awhile and thought I should let you all know what I have been up to. So come on over and watch the progress of the store building. I see many late nights ahead getting things all up and going.

Binsi Labour and Birth Apparel ARRIVED!

I am very excited to be carrying a new product, Binsi Labour and Birth Apparel. An amazing alternative to the hospital gown or ideal for a homebirth.

"The Binsi skirt was such a wonderful alternative to the hospital gown - and the nurse thought it was fabulous. Those gowns make you feel like a patient - like you're sick! The Binsi skirt makes you feel like you're about to take part in a tremendous event."

Bye Bye Bare Bottom! Binsi has you "covered".

Blessing Beads

Every Binsi skirt comes with 8
colored beads, each representing
a specific prayer or blessing. String
the beads onto your skirt with your
partner, or with friends and family at
your baby shower. They’re symbolic
and they’re powerful. Focus on the
beads during labor and feel the
prayers and blessings strengthen
and support you and your baby.
INTUITION
LOVE & BEAUTY
LIFE
CONFIDENCE & COURAGE

http://www.birthinbinsi.com/Products.htm

Changes to the Trial Loan Program

As the demands for the trial loan package increase I am going to begin pre-booking all loans. I am also changing the length of trial from having the option of one week or two to just doing two weeks. Most clients are choosing two weeks and this will allow better scheduling and availability. You can view the Trial Loan Program bookings on the left hand side of the page.

Regina Baby Expo Sunday April 6th!!!

I am getting geared up for the Regina Baby Expo, this Sunday April 6th @ 11am-5pm. You can view all the details here http://www.reginababyexpo.com/

I am happy to say that most products have rolled in on time and we have one more delivery day to get the rest here. Must say I was shocked when Canada Post delivered a package to me at 630 pm this evening. What a relief!

Did you notice the new logo? I love it! Now lets just hope the new business cards arrive tomorrow and the new logo will be out there.

Do not forget the Green Acre Designs. http://www.greenacredesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=DiapersCovers They have arrived and will debut at the Baby Expo. They are even better in person. I almost want to keep them all for myself. The insert concept is brilliant.

I look forward to seeing you all at the show!

Green Acre Designs Coming to Regina

I am happy to announce that I have my first order of Green Acre Designs coming to Clothology. These diapers receive great reviews and can be viewed at www.greenacredesigns.com

I will update when this shipment arrives!

Trial Loan Program

I am pleased to announce that Clothology is now offering a Trial Loan Program. This allows customers to try out several different styles, fabrics and systems without having to commit to large volumes. There are enough diapers in the package to allow you to cloth diaper for 2 days and have time for washing. This gives you a sense of just how easy cloth diapering can be as well as to find out what diapers best suit your baby and your family. Currently in the package is
a variety of covers, prefolds, snappi's and pins, fitted diapers and liners in a variety of fabrics, one size diapers, pockets diapers, and all in one diapers. There is also some wipes, a travel wetbag for going out and a large pail liner for storing diapers between washings. In all the package is a retail value of over $300, and you can test it out for one week or two at a cost of $20/week (less than a week in disposables).

Contact me to set up a time for you to give cloth diapering a try or the chance to try some other diapers.