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Rachel Ostrander

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Rachel was born and raised in Seattle's north end and is a Northwest girl through and through. The mom of two beautiful children, she is a Doula and the owner of Roots and Wings Doulas, as well as a writer both here as the Seattle Pregnancy Examiner and on her blog, With Roots and Wings. Rachel is passionate about children, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Send story ideas, questions or comments to seattlebabygear@gmail.com.

Discount all weekend on Babyette Ring Slings!

Remember this review of the Babyette ring slings? Gorgeous handmade slings designed and sewn by a wonderful woman, originally from Seattle. She is putting out some really beautiful stuff, and to celebrate being in business for a year she has...
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Baby Jogger City Select stroller makes light work out of two kids

Landon gives the City Select a round of applause! Can't bear the thought of a bulky double stroller? Baby Jogger has an amazing solution with the incredibly versatile City Select stroller, which has more configurations and options than many any...
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Moby Wrap baby carrier brings moms and babies closer

The Moby makes errands a breeze Moby: Mother and Baby. It makes perfect sense once it's pointed out to you, much like the practice of babywearing. When you watch a mom gliding easily through crowds with her baby close to her chest, not struggling...
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Cloth diaper coupons for Kelly's Closet

Happy Friday, Seattle! I wanted to share all of these FANTASTIC coupons from Kelly's Closet. This is a great way to start or increase your stash. Enjoy! Here is the list! Have fun and remember there is a limit of 1 code per order. (You can use...
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It's in the details - Thirsties Duo Diaper

*Stay tuned at the end of the article to find out how to WIN a Thirsties Duo Diaper!At the end of the day, cloth diapers are all inherently similar. Each has it's own features and benefits, some will fit different shapes of babies better than...
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Baby Comfy Nose Nasal Aspirator

I'm not gonna lie, my first thought was "GROSS!".  I saw this...contraption...called "Baby Comfy Nose", and realized that it involves the parent actually sucking the snot out of the baby's nose. I don't think there are...

See Kai Run Warehouse Sale June 5!

It's time for the See Kai Run warehouse sale! This was an awesome sale last year, I got some great shoes for great prices, and BabyLegs for just $5! This is a great opportunity to support local businesses and score some fantastic deals on baby...
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Seattle Spotlight - Rugged Idea Weatherproof Blankets

The color combinations could not be cuter! The first time I saw a Rugged Idea Weatherproof Blankie was when my friend pulled one out of her diaper bag to change her son's diaper. I was instantly in love.I contacted Rugged Idea, headquartered right...
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It's in the details - Bummis Easy Fit Cloth Diapers

Bummis is the North American distributor for a brand of diapers manufactured in Glasgow, Scotland called Tots Bots. I consider them a bit of a hybrid between All in One and Pocket diapers - the diaper is all one piece, with the extra absorbancy...
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It's in the details - Smartipants Cloth Diapers

Smart Start 3-Packs available in a variety of colors! As with so many amazing baby product companies, the Smartipants One Size Pocket Diaper was designed by a mom. Jessica was the original designer of a brand called Wonderoos, which she sold in...
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