Fair trade children's clothing is being sought after more and more. With the recent tragedy occurring at the garment factory in Bangladesh in 2013, one must begin to question the factories that their clothing is being processed at and what conditions the workers are being subjected to. We at Baby Bahoonie have sourced several small companies that take the manufacturing process seriously. The fair trade clothing movement doesn't have the reputation for the best dressed, however in recent years, several small designers, like Speesees have made their clothing both fair trade and stylish. For sustainable and organic clothing options, check out Chapter One Organics, Barley & Birch, MeMe & Canada's own LittleStar Boutique. Most of these companies are involved with more than one type of social initiative.  Kudos to them! At Baby Bahoonie, it is interesting to learn about the different certification standards and social and community initiatives out in this big, wide world we live in. Researching these companies takes time and energy, but Baby Bahoonie has done it for you. Over 20 stylish, eco-friendly and socially conscious lines all in one place for babies and kids!  Our online shop carries many fair trade clothing brands for kids 0-4 years old, and offers free local pick up in Vancouver, BC or you can have your fair trade clothing items shipped anywhere in Canada or the US. Free shipping over $99 for all Canadian & US customers! Help spread the word!

We can never get enough of this video! Brilliant!

                                                 Have you heard about post maternity garments? They are the best thing ever invented for taking care of your tummy after pregnancy. I was watching some sort of cosmetic surgery TV program about tummy tucks and it got me to thinking, "I wonder if there is something for compressing tummies after having babies?". Yay for google! I searched and found something. I swore by these post partum maternity garments after my first pregnancy. I know it worked a few days after giving birth because the community nurse walked right by me when she visited my house thinking I was not the Mom who just had a baby! I found a local company, Keir Surgical, who delivers the post maternity garments within 2 days of ordering (awesome service!) for a nominal shipping charge of $15. I can stand by the mid-body support with corset and without, since those are the ones I have tried. They are also classified as a Class 1 Medical Device, so you know you are getting a great product. I also wear the Baboosh Taut, by Brook Burke. This is more of a wrap and provides support to the abdomen, but it tends to bunch a bit.  The garments from Keir Surgical do not bunch. My advice is to order the garments immediately upon returning home (sizing chart is on their website) and wear them as soon as they arrive. This is the best way to secure results. With Keir Surgical, you order a garment based on whether you had a c-section or natural delivery. That is what is so great about these garments. They are so comfortable and keep you feeling good in your clothes. Your friends and neighbours won't believe you just had a baby! 

I swore I would never cut my child's bangs the way my Dad used to back in the day! Of course being a parent myself now, I totally get it. Should I say, "Dad, you were right?" I actually say that a lot now. Our daughter's bangs grow every 2-3 weeks, so I do the trimming. We have good cuts and bad cuts. I attempt to cut it as straight as possible in minimal time.  A 2 year old doesn't stay still for very long and the iPhone only serves as a distraction until she sees the sharp scissors inching towards her eyeballs.  If you do not wish to attempt this task yourself, here are some local Vancouver hairdresser suggestions specifically for kids: