While designing nurseries & kids' room at SMWL, I inadvertently see a lot of FABUOUS baby products come through our doors. Whether it be prototypes from small businesses for us to consider or our best sellers, I'd love to share some of my favorite picks with you.
I'm sure some of you are oozing with creativity and need some encouragement. Let me tell you. LOCAL. SELLS. Each time I assist a customer in gift-buying, I try to mention which products are made here in North Carolina. Moms support other moms! If you are trying to make your own prototype come to fruition and be successful, consider these companies' marketing strategies.
#1 is the Padalily! You all know how those little infant carriers can be deceivingly heavy...these Padalilies will SAVE your arm from torment. And the truly are as soft & plush as they look, especially with the microfiber dot fabrics in the center. They velcro on and are reversible. The only carrier they might be a little small on are Orbits, but most others are a 'go'. Best of all? They are made in the tiny town of Waxhaw, NC
The 2nd is Bella Tunno. I haven't met the owner yet, but some of her employees have been in before and are wonderful. We love that she is a Charlotte local! They're famous for their fabric binkers, colorful bibs, diaper bags, disposable bibs, & play smocks. Her newest product is the 'Little Linkers', which keeps a sippy cup or snack trap attached to your stroller. Here are a few of my favorites!
Another favorite is the Pee Pee Tee Pee by Beba Bean. The golf and dachshunds are our most frequent sellers. I hope the use is obvious, but they are awfully handy when changing baby boys!
Last, but not least, is Diapees and Wipees. This one will really make you knock yourself on the head because it looks so simple to make. However, we can't beat these adorable fabrics! These were made in Texas by a mommy. She also came up with a matching blanket called the 'Cuddly Wuddlees'.
Drumroll, please...due to high demand...our soft muslin aden + anais stock has arrived! Moms swear by these blankets and swaddlers. They make burp cloths that turn into bibs later on...awesome! A neat Aussie mommy named Reagan Moya-Jones invented the brand (we have her book, too).
Tell us what you think...do you have a favorite? Have you tried any out yourself?
Let's hear it!
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