ugga mugga loves baby star

check out the great review from uggamugga...

Baby Star
A lot of the products I write about on Ugga Mugga were invented by parents...and Baby Star textiles fall into that category. After the birth of their first son, new parents Dana and Bo wanted hip and soft products for their new little star...and Baby Star was launched.

Their blankets are soft...really, really soft! And their designs are very hip and current. And they've recently branched out to include clothing and hooded towels in their line...along with adding some great new patterns like the daisy chain outfit above.

In addition to the items I've already mentioned, Baby Star's collections include bedding, bibs, burp cloths, and quick change bags to hold all of your diapering essentials. All of these items are perfect for baby showers and new babies who deserve items nearly as soft as they are. And you can't get any softer than Baby Star!

Visit babystar.com to see their full collection and to order.

uggamugga.blogspot.com/2008/04/baby-star.html

retail spotlight = elephant shoe in canada

we love our friendly neighbors of the north and sell to many canadian stores. one our of new favorites is elephant shoe in winnipeg, manitoba. they offer unique, high quality baby and children's clothing and accessories. every item they sell is selected with care and detail and they always strive to bring their customer something special or hard to find. we are so honored they have chosen baby star to be amongst their product offerings.

plus leah sent us this amazing note "You have fantastic customer service!" and then a follow-up not that said, "I just picked up my order today thanks! It's gorgeous, I love it. Thanks again for the great customer service, working in this line of business it's always nice to find a company that really offers that, it seems to be rare these days."

we heart elephant shoe!

www.elephant-shoe.ca/babystar.htm

baby star's quick change shines with skimbaco

Baby Star Diaper Pouches are a must have for a modern mom. Diapers and wipes are easily found from the purse or diaper bag and these designs are so stylish that New Mom will want to keep this pouch around even after the baby grows out of diapers!

Gifted for Angela Kingsley of TV show "Office" at Pinks & Blues Virtual Baby Shower.

Baby Star Diaper Pouches in variety of styles $16.

skimbaco.blogspot.com/2008/04/extra-special-mothers-day-gifts.html

hazel joins the team!

we are so super excited to announce the newest member of our team...sweet hazel the pugle (that is part pug / part beagle! she was adopted by suzanne from the humane society and we loves her so much. she joins us at the office daily and she loves to go on latte runs.

mommieswithstyle.com loves baby star

check out the fantastic review of our cariboo bassinet inserts at...

www.mommieswithstyle.com/mtblog/2008/04/beautiful_bassinets_from_carib_1.html

happy earth day!

all of baby star's products are formaldehyde-free making them safe for baby and the environment. join us in embracing green-living. to celebrate earth day and to work toward making every day earth day, baby star is proud to partner with CleanWell, the innovative cleaning company that creates products that are all-natural in formulation, while killing germs and leaving hands super soft...all without the use of artificial fragrances or alcohol that can dry out your skin. baby star will include samples of CleanWell's amazing products in all orders*. *while supplies last.

retail spotlight = bellablu maternity in edmond, OK

we work with so many amazing partners! we want to give back and to promote our partners. so we are going to highlight them at random in our blog. please explore and discover all of these amazing stores, sites and sources.

the first in our spotlight is bellablu maternity! they have a beautiful baby and maternity boutique in edmond, OK and also an amazing website www.bellablumaternity.com. here is a note from the owner and you can see why we love her so...she has amazing taste!

"I have a one year old and EVERYONE stops me to tell me how much they love the print of the outfit. It washes so well too! Best,
Violet"

www.bellablumaternity.com

itsa-belly's guide to going green with baby

we are honored to be included in "itsa-belly's guide to going green with baby" book.

you can learn more about itsa-belly and their new book at ... www.itsa-belly.com

"we encourage you to think about cotton…"

Cotton is an amazing textile and the main ingredient in many baby products. It is used in crib bedding, blankets, bibs, apparel and the list goes on and on. The parents of today are very savvy about their choices and super smart about purchasing products that are safe for their baby and the environment. Consumers have great attention to detail and they invest the time to research brands and products before they purchase.

There are a tremendous amount of fabulous products on the market today for children. However, a lot of brands source their materials from multiple vendors and are not able to ensure their customers that they are chemical free and made by an accredited factory. New parents have so much to manage, we feel it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to deliver worry-free products.

Our goal at baby star is to ensure that all of our products are safe for baby and the environment. To meet this goal, all of our products are formaldehyde-free, meaning no chemicals are used in any step of our manufacturing process. Additionally, we also make them at an accredited factory. We work with an amazing woman-owned, ICTI accredited factory in China. ICTI is the highest rating from the Chinese government and requires manufacturers “to be committed to the promotion of safety products, to the advancement of social responsibilities in the industry with programs to address environmental concerns, fair and lawful employment practices and workplace safety.” We are proud knowing that all of baby star’s products are made with the greatest of care.

We encourage consumers to think about the products you purchase for your sweet baby. Ask the hard questions to the manufactures to ensure safety and chemical-free products. There are so many passionate and talented people in the baby business and we know you will enjoy the journey of discovery. We love the Mahatma Gandhi quote "be the change you want to see in the world." We are very inspired by this notion and try to do all we can to be good to our children and our planet. Please join us in embracing green-living.

environmental tip = unplug

did you know that your cell phone charger always pulls electricity when plugged in...even if you are not charging your cell phone? a simple way to conserve energy is to unplug your charger when you are not charging. we at baby star believe every little bit counts. (ps - props to my sister kelly for this tip!)

no fooling!

no fooling! we have launched the baby star blog. we are excited to share our thoughts and plans and dreams and ambitions with you. we believe a baby star is born everyday. baby star is a baby accessories and apparel company located in portland, oregon that is devoted to creating high-quality baby products for the design-savvy parent and the texture-loving child. born out of the desire to balance style and functionality, baby star strives to create essential items for both baby and parent in a clean, simple and modern way. all of the key baby star essentials, bibs, burps and blankets, are made out of combinations of 100% cotton and formaldehyde-free fabrics. baby star believes in responsibility, sustainability and creating safe products for children.