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| - A fantastic store for new parents or parents to be, Babes in Arms is THE place to go if you want products or advice on things like babywearing and cloth diapering.
Babes in Arms operates with a triple bottom line philosophy (social, environmental, and financial sustainability) and offers top-quality products and advice. Part of their commitment to sustainability is their pledge to pay a living wage, and this shows in their staff. The folks who work there are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, patient with questions and with no pressure to complete the sale (unlike some of the other high-end baby stores in town).
They offer sales and rentals of many different styles and brands of baby carriers (Ergo, Becco, Babyhawk, Boba, Maya, and Moby to name a few). You can take an extended baby-wearing class that walks you through all the options and the $10 fee (which is mostly to guarantee that folks show up) will be applied to the cost of your carrier. Rentals are also great, as they give you the chance to try options for extended periods, and come with a coupon for 10% off your carrier purchase, which effectively cuts over 1/2 off the cost of the rental.
They also offer one of the best selections of reusable diapers in town, with an eye toward sustainable, locally produced options. They have a great consignment program which lets you experiment with a range of diaper options, without spending a small fortune (which will likely still pale in comparison to the lifetime cost of disposables...but that's another story).
They offer nursing clothes for mom and locally/sustainably produced toys for dad (er, for baby), and most importantly a helpful, non-judgmental, and supportive community for parents.
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