Winter Travel with Baby

Wintertime is usually holiday time! Shorter holidays than summer but reason enough to head out. This is the best season to drive out towards the countryside, enjoy rural bliss, fresh air and pure nature.


 Taking the kids is all about a family experience, letting children enjoy the wilderness and feeling a sense of freedom they don’t find in the city. 


Over the last decade the highways have gotten better and so have the getaways.


 So if you are planning a road trip with baby, then all you need is a plan, a place and of course ...packing! 


Keep these few essentials in mind when you pack and keep your baby, happy, healthy and cosy through the trip.

Winter Travel Packing Tips for Moms

1.       An extra set of cap and mittens/gloves: While it's likely that your baby will already have these on, it doesn't hurt to have a second pair with you. The good thing about add-ons is that once the car warms up, you just remove layers like caps and mittens.

2.       Fleece lined boots/booties: While they won't always leave socks on, ankle high boots are there to stay. Body heat escapes from the head and the feet, if you keep the feet warm, baby will be relatively comfortable on the road with you. If your baby is too small for boots, then fur lined baby booties work just as well, they tie around the ankle and stay in place for hours.

3.       A sleeper sack or baby sleeping bag: If your baby is close to nap time, and it's going to be a while before you reach a pit stop, take him out of bulkier clothes or snowsuit and place him in a sleep sack or sleeping bag. Many sleep sacks are made of fleece and are very warm. A sleep sack can also make a feeding go much more smoothly because your baby will be more comfortable. For older children, a child sized sleeping bag works just as well, even while at a pit stop, baby can take a nap anywhere, in the car while you rest or in a restaurant while you eat.

4.       Full sleeve/full leg onesies: This is a great layering piece for under sweat suit or snow suit, depending on the weather. It is a good idea to pack a thinner pair and a fleece pair so you are geared for days and nights. The thin pair can be layered while the fleece can be worn alone. This way when you carry baby and clothes move around, a cold draft never reaches the baby’s skin.

5.       Cloth diapers: Cloth diapers are natural, comfortable and more absorbent. Our FLIP day packs are ideal for travelling. Flip diapers give Moms flexibility because they can reuse the cover.  When travelling you can have a wet bag/diaper bag with you that keep’s the stink in the bag for used inserts until you are at a place to wash them. If you wish to go organic you can choose from bumGenius Elemental and FLIP inserts, apart from these all cloth diapers have exclusive benefits that range from rash free materials to longer dryness.

Enjoy the holidays!!

Cloth Diapers: The Gift of Comfort

Its Christmas season and everyone is pandering around for the ideal gift. Most of us veer towards the toy section when it comes to gifts for babies but the truth is at age 1 or 2, babies don’t know or care about the difference between the lovely toy nana bought or the box it came in. Whichever of the two looks more interesting is the ‘toy’ they like. This year make a conscious decision to send or give gifts that have meaning, utility and a long lasting effect in the lives of your loved one. Another great thing about utility based unique gifts is that they provide your loved ones with a new perspective and allow them to experience something …well, new! This introduction to new products, techniques, services is a mind opener and can lead to many changes in the person’s life and world.

Cloth Diapers: A Gift for Every New Mom

This year we at Smart Baby suggest you give a bumGenius or Flip cloth diaper for the babies in your family and among your friend circle. 


Give your mommy friends and relatives an opportunity to experience something that’s both new and modern, despite the fact that cloth diapering is actually the oldest method of diapering. Except back in the day, no one thought of inserts, all-in-ones, flaps and tabs. The number one reason for a gift like this is the comfort factor! 

Why Cloth Diapers Make Great Gifts

Babies are comfortable if they are changed when they need to be. Good hygiene can go a very long way to prevent diaper rash.  Our bumGenius Elemental Diaper and Flip Organic Insert is made of 100% natural organic soft absorbent cotton and are gentle on baby's skin. Cotton is a breathable material allowing fresh air to freely circulate, cooling and preventing diaper rash.

Cotton is kinder and more comfortable to baby's skin than paper or stiff plastic and contains no irritating perfumes or chemicals. The interior of single use disposable diapers do not breathe well and therefore can be at a much higher temperature. Parents tend to change single use disposable diapers less often than cloth diapers increasing the risk of diaper rash as heat and moisture provide an excellent medium for bacterial growth.


 Innovative cloth diaper designs provide a slim, tailored fit. Washable Stay Dry Liners keep moisture away from a child's skin. 


The fit, natural softness and dryness are all there for baby's cotton comfort so choose from the great colors in our bumGenius Elemental seriese and give the gift of organic cotton to special baby in your family this year. 

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas this year from the SmartBaby family and the wonderful brands we love bumGenius, Flip and Econonbum cloth Diapers. 

Diapering Overnight

One concern a lot of moms have is dealing with a heavy wetter. Your baby’s wetting habits change every month, as does their diet. Seasons and weather affect your baby’s wetting patterns too. 


Keeping all this in mind, how do you find a natural, sustainable solution for your baby?  

Overnight Diapering Solutions

You switch to one of SmartBaby’s best loved brands bumGenius, Flip or Econonbum!  And for those of you who are already SmartBaby users, you can always explore the options given below. The good news is that cloth diapering is effective for heavy wetter’s as it is for regular wetter’s and of course it is also safe, healthy and comfortable too!

One way is to use two pre-folds inside your favorite cover or you can use one pre-fold in a modified triangle fold and a second folded in thirds and laid in as a doubler. If babies sleep on their back then keep the extra length over in the front or use a wrap cover. 


Many moms mentioned using cloth diapers made specifically for night time. Typically these diapers will be a bit more absorbent, and perhaps a bit bulkier than your average daytime diaper and probably not as comfortable due to the sheer size. 


We recommend the illustrious bumGenius 4.0 cloth diapers. These All-in-One stay-dry diapers are ideal for all kinds of wetter’s, since you have the option of adding another insert as and when you need to.  bumGenius Elementals are made of all organic cotton and is another great, affordable option for absorbency overnight.


 Cotton prefolds can be used inside a cover like Econobum or Flip, or even as an insert inside your favorite bumGenius 4.0 pocket diaper.

Apart from bumGenius, we also suggest a Flip diaper cover used with a Stay-Dry Insert which for a lot of moms is perfect for overnight diapering. This diaper is made of 3 ultra-absorbent layers of microfiber and a smooth stay-dry suede cloth that wicks moisture from your baby’s bum. Flip Stay-Dry Inserts work to keep your baby drier, longer. 


So if baby is sleeping up to 3 hours a time, then this may just be the solution for you.


 If you feel that the same diapers you used overnight earlier are not as effective now then it could be your washing techniques - laundry products can build up in the fabric and waterproof them. Only use a tiny amount of baby laundry detergent. Put diapers through a water-only wash sometimes and remember to never use fabric softener. If you use diaper cream, use a liner with it because if it gets on your diapers, the oil in it will waterproof them.

Here's to dry baby bums at night and easier overnight diapering. 

It’s Elemental My Dear Mommy!

If it is organic, natural options that you are looking for on your baby’s bottom, then the bumGenius Elemental One Size Diaper is exactly what you need!! The award winning one-size bumGenius design with luxuriously soft, 100% organic cotton inside, gives your baby the natural comfort of dry bums and the freedom to just ‘be’! The bumGenius Organic One-Size Cloth Diapers offer a unique functionality with tabs that stretch for a perfect fit. So you don’t have to worry about tight, loose, sizes... nothing! These incredible stretchy tabs combined with snap fasteners making cloth diapering easy for you and very comfortable for your baby. The organic cotton soaker is super soft and highly absorbent, which makes for added peace and comfort for both baby and mommy, during the day and especially at night!

The new bumGenius Elemental "no-stuff" system available only in the bumGenius Organic One-Size Cloth Diaper is an ideal solution for families with a child in day-care or a busy mommy! It really is as easy to use as a disposable diaper. Using the snaps on the front of the diaper you can easily adjust the size if you need to, put the diaper on your baby, when baby is done, wash, dry and re-use. It is truly that easy and the best part is that is not only good for your baby, it is good for the environment they are going to inherit as well. With a diaper like the Elemental, there are no extra steps, there is no for extra stuffing and there is cover required. So you are done in one go, simple, easy, extremely comfy!

The idea behind the design of the bumGenius one size diapers is that they fit most babies from 8-35+ pounds (or 3-16 kgs), which means there is less shopping, less clutter, less material for you to manage on a daily/monthly basis.  You don’t have to sort diapers by size or carry multiple diapers when you travel or have a day out, you just need your pack of bumGenius Elementals.  What makes these one-size-fits-all is the unique three snap-downs on the front of the diaper which allow you to easily adjust the size between small, medium, and large as your baby grows.  These are diapers, you can keep for next baby too, and the utility is obvious! 

Unique features of the bumGenius Elemental Diaper:

• An absorbent layer integrated into the waterproof outer layer.

• One step cloth diaper - no add-ons.

• Snap closures to ensure a trim, bumGenius fit.

•Ultra-absorbent, certified organic cotton inner.

• Soft leg elastic contains the mess!

Flipping over FLIP: Learn About this All-in-One Diapering Solution

The Flip™ Diaper System is a flexible, hybrid cloth diapering system that provides options for every occasion. The one-size cover and three choices in absorbent inserts make diapering your baby less expensive, easy and perfect for where-ever, when-ever. 

What is FLIP

This system is fully supported with 100% reusable inserts, which is the real advantage. The One-Size Stay-Dry Insert is perfect for overnights or to keep little bums dry anytime. The 100% Organic Insert is perfect for families who prefer to live more ‘natural’. Whether you are at work, at home or travelling with your baby, the Flip system will be here for you with exactly what you need.

How is the FLIP Used 

A Flip diaper cover used with a Stay-Dry Insert is perfect for overnight & anytime use. Made of 3 ultra-absorbent layers of microfiber and a smooth stay-dry suede cloth that wicks moisture from your baby’s bum the Flip Stay-Dry Inserts work to keep your baby drier, longer. 

And because the insert fits into two flaps at each end of the diaper instead of stuffing inside like a pocket diaper, you can re-use the cover multiple times (which means… less laundry!). The stay-dry insert is a fabulous option when life demands something that will stay ‘dry, especially when you are travelling, at day care, and on-the-go times. 

FLIP Qualities 

They are easy to use, dye free, fragrance free and the only insert that is comfortable and dependable. Without a pocket to stuff, diaper changes are quicker with Flip; just tuck the insert or pre-fold of your choice under the front and back flaps and the diaper is ready to put on your baby! With fitted diapers, you just wrap the flip around it…easy as that!

The elastic wraps gently around Flip's thigh and back waist openings to prevent leaks from occurring. The patent-pending butterfly closure ensures a snug fit without bulk at the waist or reducing baby's mobility. You can also go ‘green’ by choosing the organic inserts, Flip™ Organic Inserts are very soft and ultra-absorbent. 

How to Use FLIP

Simply fold one way for the small setting and fold the other for a medium/large setting. Flip™ Organic Inserts are ideal for a heavy wetting baby overnight. What makes FLIP special is its basic and hugely functional construction. With FLIP baby enjoys comfort, mobility and the completely dry feeling too!

The Economy of Econobum: An Inexpensive Cloth Diapering Solution

The Econobum One-Size Diaper comes in a kit to fit the needs of those families who need to bundle their convictions for eco-friendly diapers with the necessity of an economically friendly price tag!

What is the Econobum

Econobum is designed to be simple and affordable, the Econobum Diaper Kit includes three (3) white, one size diaper covers and twelve (12) unbleached, one size, 100% cotton pre-folds. Intentionally constructed to be simple, yet effective, one of these cloth diaper kits makes the perfect part-time cloth diaper kit. 

Why Choose a One Size Cloth Diaper

The great thing about One Size diaper systems is that they last a long period of time and are budget friendly too. One size diaper systems have steadily grown in popularity since they first hit the market. 


What could be easier on the budget than purchasing a cloth diaper system that will grow as your baby grows? The Econobum One-Size Diaper is constructed to last and doesn't scrimp on features either. Econobum moms are one of the most satisfied mothers who have made the choice to go ‘cloth’!

How is the Econobum a Great Cloth Diapering Solution

In terms of construction the outer waterproof diaper cover shell is constructed of laminated polyester to effectively hold in wetness or messes, while form fitting elastic helps to prevent leaks at both the waist and thighs. This snug ‘hold-in’ system keeps baby comfortable for longer. 

Benefits of a Cheap and Convenient Cloth Diapering Solution 

The real idea behind Econobum diaper cover is for it to be easy-to-use and for it to ensure a fit that will work for most babies from birth to potty training. When baby is smaller you can fold the pre-fold over at the top or bottom - adjusting for baby's size and particular absorption needs accordingly. Since this isn't a pocket diaper - you don't have to stuff it! 


Place the cotton prefold into the Econobum diaper cover, lay baby on top, wrap the wings around your baby, snap and go! It's that fast and that easy!

Another benefit is that there aren't any special washing instructions when you get your Econobum One-Size Diaper Kit; toss them in a hot water wash, line dry the cloth diaper cover and dry the pre-fold like you dry your other clothes. For maximum absorbency, steer clear of fabric softeners and be sure to wash the pre-folds three to five times in hot water before initial use, so that they are soft, absorbent and ready for baby!

Why bumGenius may just be the ONE for your baby?

bumGenius was a product that came out of sheer necessity. 

The Story Behind the Best Cloth Diaper

Founder Jennifer Labit needed natural, comfortable and environmentally conscious solutions for her babies, something that the market didn’t offer and not many people were doing anything about. 


So she went ahead and designed and developed the perfect cloth diaper, all by herself!


 The original bumGenius were all about comfort and absorbency but with time and with the support of mommy’s all over the world, this wonder diaper went on to become the avatar it is today, the super cosy, super comfy, super absorbent, earth friendly cloth diaper that fits all sizes! Yes, you heard right, all sizes!

What Makes bumGenius Best for Babies

The beauty of bumGenius is not in its styling or the fact that it comes in a variety of colours, the true value lies in the fact that a pack will serve you well and serve you through infancy till potty training. 


We offer the bumGenius 4.0 one-size stay dry cloth diaper (this is a pocket diaper that comes with 2 microfiber inserts) and the bumGenius Elemental one-size cloth diaper (this is an all organic diaper that is an all in one piece). 


The simple yet functional design makes cloth diapering as easy as using disposables. The "no-stuff" system with semi-attached inserts is an ideal solution for families with a child in day-care or family members resistant to cloth diapers! By using the snaps on the front of the diaper, the size can be adjusted, all you do is put the diaper on your baby, wash, dry and re-use. No extra steps. No stuffing. No cover required.


 Our one-size diapers are designed to fit most babies weighing between 8 and 35 pounds. Now that’s a perfect solution! Especially if we throw in colours, there is never a dull moment for baby!

bumGenius are made with a soft, waterproof outer fabric keeps the diaper trim on your newborn and toddler. The waterproof material stays on the outside to hold the moisture but it does not touch the baby’s skin at all. 


The soft, suede inner fabric gently wicks moisture away from your baby's skin and into the inserts. These diapers are also super stretchy with a gentle leg and back elastic that have rolled out casings which keep the ‘waste’ in and help to keep moisture, rashes and ickiness away from baby!

This is also an environmentally friendly decision on your part, by using cloth diapers, you are reducing the stress on ecology considerably. That’s the bonus with cloth diapers, you end up doing a good deed, for baby and the planet! 50 million disposable diapers enter landfills each day, where they sit for 500 years. 


And that’s just the beginning. You don’t need to be a part of the problem, you can be a part of the solution, call SmartBaby now for more information!

Colour me Comfy: Coloured Cloth Diapers to Brighten Up Baby's Wardrobe

It’s not always complexion that determines what colours suit us and the same applies to babies as well. 


Babies are lucky enough to have a big cuteness factor which allows them to look lovely in whatever they wear yet every parent and even baby has a preference. 


Gone are the days of blues for boys and pinks for girls, it’s all about hues, patterns and prints and babies are having a lot of fun in what they wear now. 


While it is true that young infants don't distinguish colours as well as older ones but by two months of age, most babies can tell the difference between most colours and white. But the question is do they prefer particular colours?

Studies show that babies can see colours at birth though often they will have trouble distinguishing similar tones. For this reason many babies prefer to look at black and white patterns or objects with similarly highly contrasting motifs in the early days. 


The ability to distinguish colours develops rapidly, and as early as 3-4 months old some babies begin to show a preference for certain colours. In the beginning a baby’s brain works hard to learn and tell colours apart. 


So it’s important for parents to notice a baby’s particular fondness for a colour and present them with an opportunity to make self decisions this early in life. Have fun and let baby experiment, lay out an array of coloured toys (for smaller infants, just 2 will do) and note if baby gravitates to similar tones again and again!

Once you are aware of your babies colour preferences it is easier to give them opportunities to pacify themselves with colours they enjoy and have developed a fondness and familiarity with. What a wonderful way to watch your baby become a complete and thinking person?! 


Patterns come in a bit later though it’s never too early to pick a theme for baby’s nursery and watch how they relate to objects and designs, yet you will always see your baby notice colour, first! It is these interesting developments that make parenting so enriching as an experience. 


Now when you step into baby stores you are overwhelmed with styles, colours, comfort and more, so why not extend the same to diapering ...it’s time to see that cute little ‘bum’ crawling across the hallway jazzed up with some colour!


 What do you think?