You guys, I have quite a few other cloth diapering momma friends around the country who literally drool when I tell them I can drive to the Cotton Babies store for all my cloth diapering needs. That's not to say they haven't been satisfied with their web experiences or the customer service they receive over the phone; they are satisfied. They're just in awe that I can actually visit this Mecca of Cloth Diapering.
I was completely shocked to read the only other review of this (the newer) Cotton Babies store because the reviewer's experience was so vastly different than my own. Now, in all fairness, that review was written almost a year ago and I'm fairly certain the store in Town & Country was a fledgling at the time, but I still felt compelled to add my two cents (which is saying something; I haven't written a new review in AGES).
When my husband, toddler and I arrived at Cotton Babies this evening, we were greeted immediately and asked if there was anything in particular we were looking for (more cloth diapers for Baby #2, due in a few weeks). While one staff member directed my husband and me to the dizzying array of diapers available, another kind staffer showed my son to the play area--cozy couches for resting or breastfeeding, a colorful rug and plenty of cool toys to keep the kiddos busy (my son was especially fond of the wooden construction vehicles and tried to convince us to buy them on our way out).
As for the rest of the store, it's really quite lovely--spacious, well-organized, gorgeous and filled with so many wonderful things: the aforementioned cloth diapers of all kinds (we use BumGenius, if you're looking for a particular recommendation), super adorable baby and kids' clothes, a variety of potty training items (from potties to washable, reusable pull-ups), feeding items, a ton of breastfeeding stuff (a HUGE selection of Bravado bras, nursing tanks and covers, creams and teas), baby wraps and carriers and a toy section with such cool stuff, my husband actually asked for one of the items for his upcoming 33rd birthday. For realz. Great selection of well-made wooden toys with natural dyes and recycled plastic toys (these trucks can really take a beating and remain in great shape; we know from experience).
I had a really, really hard time restraining myself from buying a bunch of cool stuff while at Cotton Babies, but I stuck to my guns. We left with 12 new cloth diapers for our little one on the way--and a list of items I know I'll be back for when birthdays and Christmas roll around. Dang, those toys were cool!
I'm really happy Cotton Babies opened the store in Town & Country, as it's a lot easier for me to get to than the South County location--and I'm super excited that St. Louisans have such a great cloth diapering resource right here at home! read more