tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75312645266679336262024-02-19T04:50:46.666-08:00Babycapes BlogAn adjunct to our retail website, www.BabycapesOnline.com, Babycapes Blog details Mompreneurs Elizabeth Hostler's and Suzi Crowder's foray into the children's garment industry. Site also will provide information on car seat safety, as well as customer testimonial and photographs.Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-18140206926142943982009-06-16T12:03:00.001-07:002009-06-16T12:06:46.757-07:00Ultimate Baby Shower Includes BabycapesShari Murphy from Baby Banz is about to have her first baby girl. To celebrate Baby Banz is throwing a virtual baby shower with wonderful items for Shari, for charity and also for you! Enter to win at <a href="http://ebabyshower.blogspot.com/">http://ebabyshower.blogspot.com/</a>Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15297755811197578845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-78324928645909832222009-04-13T19:48:00.000-07:002009-04-13T20:12:07.002-07:00Trifecta of TearsTomorrow I will go to a funeral. On the other side of our country a family will bury their beautiful little girl. I will wear purple for Maddie and cry for them. I will also cry for the family of Thalon Bruce Myers, another perfect child who left this world Easter Sunday. And I will cry for the family of Mike Bizub. His life was cut short by colon cancer. He was a son, a father, a brother. <br /><br />I will look like hell tomorrow, but that is fine, because compared to what these other families are going through, my pain is nothing.<br /><br />Tomorrow and every day, I will hug my kids and tell them they are amazing and that I love them more than anything else in the world.<br /><br />"Time is yours, but you can't own it"...just heard that on Medium.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15297755811197578845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-53092382528035516702009-04-12T11:28:00.000-07:002009-04-12T15:07:32.031-07:00Tears<div>Sometimes I feel like twitter is a guilty pleasure. Yes, I have made some great contacts and seen some cool links, but I have also wasted many hours reading posts about what people are having for dinner and how to get 10,000 followers in 10 days. But on April 8th, 2009 I was overwhelmed by posts about a mom blogger and her husband, who I did not follow and had never heard of, who, the night before, had lost their beautiful 17-month old baby girl. Being on twitter since this tragedy has been a moving experience.<br /><br />A loss of this magnitude is, of course, the worst nightmare of every parent. Over the next 24 hours every other twitter post included the #Maddie hashtag as thousands of caring people around the world expressed the pain and love they felt for a child most had never seen, and parents they had never me<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9bkTaPJe5jtVy0lo8luRaZ6MvYZwau2mnV8iOG_OYAAS5TAAqdQNGJQZ3pFLZe1EodjI4lclxJfilcxHGntYTvjha3dJSGQ2uBhPrzqkl8MaC91l7wj-3Um2DQUtTcqV7EJu55XduL1W/s1600-h/Maddie.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323929742147077602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 228px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 228px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9bkTaPJe5jtVy0lo8luRaZ6MvYZwau2mnV8iOG_OYAAS5TAAqdQNGJQZ3pFLZe1EodjI4lclxJfilcxHGntYTvjha3dJSGQ2uBhPrzqkl8MaC91l7wj-3Um2DQUtTcqV7EJu55XduL1W/s320/Maddie.bmp" border="0" /></a>t.<br /><br />Today is only the fifth day since this dear child has passed, and almost $25,000 has been donated to the family's March for Babies pledge page and other teams marching in more than half our states have been formed in her honor. Many others have donated to the Spohr family directly, released purple balloons, and turned their twitter avatars, backgrounds, and blogs purple in her honor. The family has requested that all who attend Maddie's funeral service on April 14th wear purple, and word has spread that all who wish to honor her wear purple that day, wherever they are. As fate would have it, we will be attending the funeral of our friend Mike Bizub that day.<br /><br />This experience has brought to the surface again the painful loss of Emma Hope Walker, my sister's dear baby girl, who was lost to us more than ten years ago. She will always be in our hearts and her life changed every member of my family forever. When I think of the devasting pain the Spohr family must now endure, I am flooded with memories of Emma's death, her funeral, and the years of healing that followed.<br /><br />In loving memory of Emma Hope Walker and Madeline Alice Spohr we are walking in the March for Babies on April 25th, 2009 in Martinsburg, WV. A link to our March of Dimes sponsership page can be found on this page. If you cannot donate, please take a moment to pray, reflect, or meditate in your own way for the Spohr family and for all those who have lost those they love.</div><br /><div></div>Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15297755811197578845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-84797993321504770402009-03-26T08:35:00.000-07:002009-03-26T10:55:57.732-07:00Sale ends March 31Our <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com/purchase.html">Big Sale </a>will end Tuesday, March 31, so if you haven't already taken advantage of these unbelievably low prices you better act fast. Remember that if you buy now, your child still will fit into Babycapes next winter. Don't go through another winter struggling with car seat straps!<br /><br />Some styles may not be available in the fall as we likely will have fewer design choices to keep our Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) compliance testing costs in check.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15297755811197578845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-68332867817032095942009-03-26T08:21:00.000-07:002009-03-26T10:58:18.468-07:00Elizabeth heads to DC for CPSIA RallyOn Wednesday, April 1, 2009, I will be making my way to our nation's capitol to attend the Amend the CPSIA Rally. Information on this event can be found at <a href="http://www.amendthecpsia.com/">http://www.amendthecpsia.com/</a>. Please let me know if you will also be there so we can meet. <br /><br />I have seen reports that Democratic Congressmen and Congresswomen are not attending the event. Please email your representatives and urge them to at least listen to the proceedings. I have stressed to my representatives that we support children's product safety and lead testing but that this law is too broad sweeping and the testing requirements will have a seriousdetrimental effect, especially on small businesses like <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> which produce in small quantities.<br /><br />Thanks for your support!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15297755811197578845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-38591704121387354422009-03-01T16:31:00.000-08:002009-03-02T12:21:58.733-08:00Victoria Recano of Entertainment Tonight, The Insider Loves Babycapes!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTqkG0HUK26CQiFNO7SWnQZWyxE9AVlnl0kAIvnRuE8mxOvO1XRjcjBa4M9bWmDAxBYMHqND8-UmkXAc0Dk6wMHr8xZwuQtqpnlA1aqAou49FeVQs1SHBZHjw7NvR2_D9sBVhr3fW5HDM/s1600-h/Vicrecconobabycape.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTqkG0HUK26CQiFNO7SWnQZWyxE9AVlnl0kAIvnRuE8mxOvO1XRjcjBa4M9bWmDAxBYMHqND8-UmkXAc0Dk6wMHr8xZwuQtqpnlA1aqAou49FeVQs1SHBZHjw7NvR2_D9sBVhr3fW5HDM/s320/Vicrecconobabycape.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308385373118935906" /></a><br /><em>Photo courtesy <a href="http://indafoto.com">Inda Reid </a>/The Hot Moms Club</em>.<br><br />We just received a wonderful "Thank You" note from <a href="http://www.victoriarecano.com">Victoria Recano </a>of Entertainment Tonight and The Insider. We gave her a Pink Sherpa Suede Babycape for her Celebrity Baby Shower sponsored by <a href="http://www.hotmomsclub.com/">The Hot Moms Club </a>and <a href="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/">Fit Pregnancy</a>.<br /><br />Here is what she wrote: <em>"Dear Elizabeth and Suzi - Thank you for the beautiful pink Babycape! It is gorgeous and everyone loves it! Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated and your adorable gift made the day extra special. Sincerely, Victoria"</em><br><br />We are happy to report that Victoria delivered her darling baby girl last Sunday! Congratulations!Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-29882526664288642862009-01-30T12:41:00.000-08:002009-01-30T12:48:07.971-08:00Babycapes on 'Daytime'<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumsjBkiewTWdBJT9dn75BwlKXekpmra9msbnra2hJ5ev74q0Aer1KwuYE0CT_HuZc0eVFCojv3yt52-NiBAmJ8NtjJShne1tu_1D0Yz0IIjMyARuY0Sz-ofWkUtAPg81W4b-PGfr3vC7Q/s1600-h/mombuzz.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumsjBkiewTWdBJT9dn75BwlKXekpmra9msbnra2hJ5ev74q0Aer1KwuYE0CT_HuZc0eVFCojv3yt52-NiBAmJ8NtjJShne1tu_1D0Yz0IIjMyARuY0Sz-ofWkUtAPg81W4b-PGfr3vC7Q/s200/mombuzz.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297190782004835682" /></a><br />Erin from <a href="http://www.themombuzz.com">The Mom Buzz</a> just sent the link to the video clip from "Daytime" which aired on Jan. 20. Check it out <a href="http://www.themombuzz.com/2009/01/mom-buzz-on-daytime.html">here</a>.<br><br />Thanks, Erin, for doing such a terric job presenting Babycapes! We might need to hire you as our spokesperson!Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-24375259986888462032009-01-28T12:21:00.000-08:002009-01-28T12:24:35.182-08:00Today is CPSIA Blogging Day<em>Reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.BuyByMom.com">Buy By Mom</a>.</em><br><br />Today is CPSIA Blogging Day. Another big push to get the laws changed and prevent thousands of small business owners — artists and crafters making beautiful handmade items for children — from going under. Bloggers across the country are posting today about this important issue.<br /><br />So, what can we do?<br /><br />First, learn everything you can about the CPSIA. <a href="http://www.handmadetoyalliance.org/">Here </a>and <a href="http://reformcpsia.org/">Here</a> are really good places to start. (Please take a moment to check both of those links. They are certainly worth your time!)<br /><br />Next, make your voice heard! There is an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/01/CPSIA-Etsy-Resources.pdf">ACTION KIT </a>made by the etsy administration that contains sample letters you can use to contact all the pertinent representatives. Do not be afraid to contact your representatives. They must become aware of the impact the CPSIA could have on thousands, if not millions, of mom-run businesses.<br /><br />Then, help spread the word! Put up a post today about CPSIA Blogging Day. Send an email to all of your friends. Tell your best friend or your sister when they call. Shoot a text message to the moms in your local playgroup. Tweet your heart out about it.<br /><br />So many companies that <a href="http://www.BuyByMom.com">Buy By Mom </a>loves to feature and support (including <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> and <a href="http://www.SuziHomemaker.net">Suzi Homemaker</a>) will be affected by this new law. In most of the cases, the testing fees required will put these small businesses and WAHMs in bankruptcy and/or force them to close their doors forever.<br /><br />I don’t want to imagine a world without <a href="http://www.etsy.com">etsy</a>, <a href="http://www.ebay.com">ebay</a>, or WAHMs who use their amazing talents to make wonderful items for children. I want to be able to continue to support *all* WAHMs and their businesses.<br /><br />Please help spread the word about the CPSIA. Every day I am shocked at the number of people who don’t know about the CPSIA or don’t think it’s any big deal. This is a big deal. Something must be done to change this law. Take a moment to read up about it, and then do something. It won’t take but a moment. Let’s unite together and make our voices be heard!<br /><br><br />--Angie Vinez, Buy By MomSuzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-51399308736608834512009-01-27T08:44:00.000-08:002009-01-27T09:03:59.975-08:00Upscale Baby takes up CPSIA causeSusan Maphis from <a href="http://upscalebaby.com/blog/">Upscale Baby </a>has been doing a great job spreading the word about how the Consumer Product Safety Information Act (CPSIA) will adversely affect mom-made and handmade products in the United States. She contacted Elizabeth and I (coincidentally right after I had just posted my piece on the CPSIA), to see if we would provide comment on how the new law could affect us. Please read her<a href="http://upscalebaby.com/blog/cpsia/creator-of-babycapes-ponders-consequences-of-cpsia/"> post </a>and others she has written on this topic. Also, sign up to receive updates via Upscale Baby's <a href="http://upscalebaby.com/cpsia_alerts_mailing_list.html">CPSIA Alerts Newsletter. </a> Additionally, they have compiled a list of <a href="http://upscalebaby.com/blog/cpsia-resources-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/">resources</a> that provides more information about the law and what you can do to help save these products and countless businesses affected by it.Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-89473309017266352142009-01-26T09:50:00.000-08:002009-01-27T06:18:04.407-08:00Some good news--for a change!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-8DHxlI_r6gTi0laUyUGsmjhdD2HVSMIfJGCtkt77DPN-04Wl-BKkgVLEmSC_0dgNI71T4tnWElZ9kL8afacVqJjymkEfNRdPPSThKmxKosX_U-xJmoaskBUrls2mHfDqMtWiiscf0aT/s1600-h/winterwonderlandSm.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-8DHxlI_r6gTi0laUyUGsmjhdD2HVSMIfJGCtkt77DPN-04Wl-BKkgVLEmSC_0dgNI71T4tnWElZ9kL8afacVqJjymkEfNRdPPSThKmxKosX_U-xJmoaskBUrls2mHfDqMtWiiscf0aT/s200/winterwonderlandSm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295662087122296402" /></a><br />Despite all of this CPSIA crap, marketing of our product goes on. So instead of whining about stupid laws, let's celebrate some of the good press we've been receiving lately.<br><br /><a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> is featured in this week's edition of <a href="http://www.tottrendsweekly.com/current-issue.php?id=P1688">Tot Trends Weekly</a>. The magazine is theme-based and features Babycapes as its #1 pick for items that will keep your little ones warm and stylish this winter.<br><br />We've also had some television exposure of late thanks to our publicist at Orca Communications who landed us a feature spot on <a href="http://tinyurl.com/8msa6u">"Sonoran Living" </a>in Phoenix. The <a href="http://tinyurl.com/8msa6u">video segment </a>features top safety products for children that were invented by moms. Babycapes also was featured on Jan. 20 in many southeastern markets on the syndicated program "Daytime." Erin Taylor from <a href="http://www.themombuzz.com">The Mom Buzz</a> presented Babycapes in a segment that featured top products for children. The show was blacked out on our television affiliate, so we were unable to view it, and, as of yet, Erin has not seen it either. Hopefully, someone out there was able to record it for us and we'll be able to view it and share it soon.<br><br />Babycapes received a glowing <a href="http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/01/babycapes-innovative-outerwear-for.html">review </a>from one of my favorite bloggers Jacqueline of <a href="http://www.akblessingsabound.com">Blessings Abound</a>. The picture she has posted of her daughter in her front carrier wearing her Babycape while at a zoo in Alaska is priceless.<br><br />Angie of <a href="http://www.5vinezmonkeys.com">5 Vinez Monkeys </a>and <a href="http://www.BuyByMom.com">Buy By Mom</a>, two more of my daily reads, also gave Babycapes a rave <a href="http://www.buybymom.com/ablog/?p=66">review</a>! She loved the cape for her son so much that she purchased one for her darling little girl, too! Angie also has Elizabeth and I as her <a href="http://www.buybymom.com/ablog/?p=198">Featured Moms </a>for the week, so if you haven't read "Suzi and Elizabeth: A Love Story" yet, now's a good time to check it out!<br><br />Another thing to celebrate is our new President Barack Obama! In honor of our new President we are holding an <a href="http://www.babycapesonline.com/purchase.html">American Economic Recovery Sale</a> on our retail site! We are so looking forward to the Change that President Obama has promised throughout his campaign and are going to do our part to help stimulate the economy one Babycape at a time! Please check out our deep discounts--nearly 40% off retail pricing for a limited time only and while supplies last!<br>Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-18455138671154245212009-01-25T12:26:00.000-08:002009-01-26T17:19:55.124-08:00How the CPSIA could affect BabycapesA lot has been written around the blogosphere about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), which was passed in August 2008 and will go into effect on Feb. 10 of this year. The law, although its intentions were good, could, in effect, wipe out an entire cottage industry in this country. Small businesses that produce/sell children's products (like <a href="http://www.SuziHomemaker.net">Suzi Homemaker</a> and <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a>) are going to be required to implement extensive and expensive testing on all products that are used by children under the age of 12. <br><br />Among other things, the CPSIA bans lead and phthalates in children's products, mandates third party testing and certification, and requires manufacturers of all goods for children under the age of 12, to permanently label each item with a date and batch number.<br><br />I am not an expert on this law, but I am an expert on Babycapes. Rather than go on about how ill-conceived the CPSIA is (there are hundreds if not thousands of other bloggers and small business owners that have written about it--just Google "CPSIA" and you will be amazed at the public outcry), I am going to tell you a little bit about how this law will affect Babycapes.<br><br />First, a little background information...When Elizabeth and I set out to make this wonderful product more than two years ago, we both felt strongly about having it produced in the United States because of the stigma surrounding products being made in China. Even though we are paying three times as much per garment to sew it in the U.S., we felt it was important to keep production in this country and put Americans to work. Initially, we hired several seamstresses to produce the capes, but soon demand became so great that they could not keep up so we set out to find a sewing contractor to produce a large quantity of capes in a relatively short period of time. There are not many U.S. sewing contractors left, so it was quite a feat to find one that was relatively close by.<br><br />We purchase our luxurious Minky fabric from a wholesaler in North Carolina rather than purchase directly from Korea (where the fabric is produced, again, putting Americans to work), our snaps from an American-based notions supplier, and our labels are produced by an American company in Florida that also produces our hang tags. According to the CPSIA, it is not enough to obtain certificates of conformancy from these suppliers. Instead, we will be required to test a sample item from each lot of Babycapes, in each color and style, after complete assembly, and then the testing must be applied to each component (the fabric, the snaps, the labels, the hang tags and even the thread. Aside--I'm still trying to track down any instances of lead found in fabric or thread, but have had no luck thus far). Currently, we offer nine different styles of Babycapes and nine different styles of hats. Additionally, a new label will have to be added to each Babycape every production run providing the date and lot number. Those labels will need to be tested, too. That means 90+ different tests every production run.<br><br />And testing ain't cheap.<br><br />Not only does the law apply to future production runs, but to existing inventory as well. Although it has been amended slightly, the law initially stated that products that have not undergone testing will be considered contraband after February 10, 2009. According to the website Change.org, "It will be illegal to sell or give these items away to charities, and the government will require their destruction or permanent disposal, resulting in millions of tons of unnecessary waste, and placing an enormous strain on our landfills." (Can you imagine disposing of dozens of Babycapes at a landfill? I guarantee there will be renegade moms out there storming the trash piles, rescuing these precious garments before they hit the rubbish!) Rather than grandfathering in the testing requirements, existing inventory must comply with rigid standards, as well. So, again, more testing is necessary.<br><br />Not only is the testing expensive, it also is hard to come by as the number of certified testing facilities in the United States are few and far between--especially considering the sheer volume of children's products currently being offered in today's marketplace--all of which will need to be tested in order to show compliance with the new standards.<br /><br />So what do we do? Cut down on the number of styles we produce, limiting choices for our customers? Jack up the prices to accommodate our testing bills? Take our business away from our U.S.-based sewing contractor and our American suppliers and give it to a factory in China or India because it will be less expensive to produce, padding our budgets a little to allow for ridiculous testing? The least attractive option would be to close our business completely, thereby throwing away the thousands of dollars we've invested bringing this wonderful product to market.<br><br />Our product was designed to keep babies and small children warm, comfortable, but most importantly, SAFE while traveling in car seats or strollers, do you really think we would use any supplies that would cause our children harm?<br><br /><br /><em>Please check out <a href="http://goodiesformom.blogspot.com/2009/01/bloggy-giveaways-cpsia-protest-giveaway.html">Goodies for Mom </a>for a chance to win a Babycape and other wonderful handmade/mom-made products that will be adversely affected by this law.</em>Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-74012596199115008112009-01-05T11:24:00.000-08:002009-01-05T11:43:43.274-08:00All styles of Babycapes on sale--$10 off reg. price!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsBC1o3nyg-6MmOs0tLjsHBuynRsYRG02ZvzM9IwHYLaZc-1CSSLBvW3TadpKtWmzfEGpnct8bPZ9I546QQe35frz746uigZLrb07zlBg2FL8KvG4Hd1RBA-EP3rT3xAR3PguxgZ3cqQK/s1600-h/Babycapes9.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsBC1o3nyg-6MmOs0tLjsHBuynRsYRG02ZvzM9IwHYLaZc-1CSSLBvW3TadpKtWmzfEGpnct8bPZ9I546QQe35frz746uigZLrb07zlBg2FL8KvG4Hd1RBA-EP3rT3xAR3PguxgZ3cqQK/s200/Babycapes9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287894433046170242" /></a><br /><br />We are ringing in the New Year with a $10 off sale on all styles of Babycapes at <a href="http://www.babycapesonline.com/purchase.html">BabycapesOnline.com</a>. Sale prices will be in effect throughout the month of January, maybe longer. There's plenty of cold weather ahead of us this winter and now is the time to ensure that your child is warm, comfortable and, most importantly, safe, while traveling in a vehicle this winter.<br><br />Additionally, we have a number of "Factory Seconds" that have minor imperfections (such as an arm hole being slightly off or a skewed hem or skipped stitches) that we will be offering at deep discounts. While the functionality of these garments is the same, we can't, in good faith (as we are PERFECTIONISTS!), sell them at full retail price. So if you have been wanting a Babycape for a while, but have not wanted to spend the full retail price (even though the garment will last through several seasons), now is your chance. Just email sales@BabycapesOnline.com for a list of available colors and styles.Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-89978754703358636392008-12-26T10:07:00.000-08:002008-12-26T10:14:25.950-08:00Babycapes article featured in Hagerstown Herald-MailThe <a href="http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=212829&format=html">Hagerstown Herald-Mail </a>recently ran the press release we wrote about Babycapes winning an iParenting Media Award. My Mom called me last Sunday to let me know that we had made the paper. Of course, I knew about it, as Elizabeth had forwarded the release to a friend of hers who writes for the <a href="http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=212829&format=html">Herald-Mail</a>, but what we didn't know was that they ran almost the entire release verbatim (with just a quote removed) and they also featured a picture! We figured it would be put in the business briefs section, but we got a nice little chunk of the Money page. A couple of other people who have been monitoring our rise to fame called to let us know they saw the piece, as well! Once again, thanks to our family and friends for their continued support!Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-84464895005259935952008-11-26T13:37:00.000-08:002008-11-26T13:48:39.825-08:00Babycapes wins iParenting Media Award<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyWASIzpZ53SCzJ4SPjKR9G9hvXpNYhy2FSGs5tnGjBIdtPJ9XoLWYlgm84XAcm74Xz_meQsufOh_ymI-6seqJ-rxQt1d0eqY-z_7-Guuh1bRZ1JQ5yYxNsDHxs3G-qqdG32fXYg6gRqaI/s1600-h/classic_ipma_noback.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyWASIzpZ53SCzJ4SPjKR9G9hvXpNYhy2FSGs5tnGjBIdtPJ9XoLWYlgm84XAcm74Xz_meQsufOh_ymI-6seqJ-rxQt1d0eqY-z_7-Guuh1bRZ1JQ5yYxNsDHxs3G-qqdG32fXYg6gRqaI/s200/classic_ipma_noback.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273086415506907106" /></a><br />Babycapes—Innovative Outerwear for Little Ones has won an <a href="http://www.iparentingmediaawards.com">iParenting Media Award </a>in the Safety Category for its patent-pending design that makes traveling in a vehicle with infants and small children easier and safer. <a href="http://www.iParenting.com">iParenting.com</a>, a Disney Internet Group media property, is a premier media site focused on parents. The award-winning network includes more than 40 websites devoted to the entire family lifecycle and Points on Parenting radio show.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> are produced in West Virginia by Martinsburg-based Babycapes LLC, owned and operated by local businesswomen Elizabeth Hostler and Suzi Crowder. <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> combine the best aspects of a blanket, coat and bunting while eliminating the drawbacks associated with all three. It’s unique, patent-pending design allows parents to transition babies and small children from house to car seat to stroller or front carrier without unbundling or interfering with the security of the harness straps, as federal safety guidelines instruct.<br /><br />“We are thrilled to receive this honor,” said Hostler, who created the initial garment after learning that strapping her own daughter, Andy, into her car seat over a bulky coat put her at greater risk in the event of an accident. “<a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> has made our lives easier and our children safer and we are on a mission to bring it to parents everywhere.”<br /><br />As part of the iParenting Media Award process, three outside reviews were performed on <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a>, including a licensed childcare facility/school, a child safety expert and a parent. One product tester stated <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> was “so easy to put on…Love the convenience, and it’s so nice to adjust all kids car seats to them without puffy coats. Really keeps them warm.”<br /><br />In addition to the outside reviewers, <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> was evaluated by the iParenting Media Awards Executive Committee and is now considered an iParenting Media Awards award-winning vendor.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> are available for purchase at <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">www.BabycapesOnline.com </a>and at select retailers. One size fits newborns to preschoolers. <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> are available in a variety of luxurious, machine-washable fabrics to suit all climates.<br /><br />For more information call 304-582-8070 or email babycapes@hughes.net.Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-54324736228474360502008-11-20T11:35:00.000-08:002008-11-20T11:47:39.984-08:00Lots of good stuff!!!There are a lot of wonderful things on the horizon for Babycapes! In the next two weeks, Babycapes will be featured in <a href="http://bestproductsmediaguide.info/1696/product.htm">Orca Communications' Best Products for Children Media Guide</a>. The promotion will run for three months, during that time, Elizabeth and I will be making sure that our hair is immaculate and that we are well-rested for any subsequent television appearances resulting from the campaign--wouldn't that be great?<br /><br />Additionally, we recently found out that Babycapes has won an <a href="http://iparentingmediaawards.com/winners/21/27927-11-147.php">iParenting Media Award</a> in the Safety Category for its functionality and innovative design that allows parents to snugly strap their children in their car seats underneath the cape, keeping them warm, comfortable and, most importantly, safe.<br /><br />Babycapes soon will grace the pages of <a href="http://www.tottrendsweekly.com/">Tot Trends Weekly</a>--we sent them a sample cape a few weeks ago and it was welcomed with rave reviews. They publish theme-based issues and will notify us a week in advance of publication. A number of other blogs and websites will be hosting reviews and giveaways in the next couple of weeks. We will let you know when and where those are taking place so you can enter a chance to win a luxurious and practical Babycapes!<br /><br />My little Babycapes Girl is demanding my attention at the moment, so that's all for now!Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-5340862055157736472008-11-04T08:11:00.000-08:002008-11-04T08:19:56.907-08:00Babycapes giveaway on Southern MamasWe have teamed up with Anne Hart from <a href="http://www.SouthernMamas.com">SouthernMamas.com </a>to giveaway a Blue Sherpa Suede Babycape, but this time there is a quiz involved. Visit <a href="http://www.southernmamas.com/?p=1930">Southern Mamas</a>, read the review, and you wil be asked a question about car seat safety. The answer can be found on <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">BabycapesOnline.com</a> on the <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com/safety.html">"Safety" page</a>. You then need to email the answer to anne@southernmamas.com. You do need to be a subscriber to enter, but signing up is easy as Anne has provided a link within the article.<br /><br />Deadline for entries is 9 p.m. EST this Thursday, Nov. 6.Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-20271795626700913562008-10-29T05:51:00.000-07:002008-10-29T06:02:40.301-07:00Babycapes review and giveaway on Hip Mama's PlaceWe have teamed up with Jocelyn from <a href="http://www.hipmamasplace.com/2008/10/babycapes-by-suzi-homemaker-and.html">Hip Mama's Place </a>to do another product review and giveaway. Same rules apply: visit her <a href="http://www.hipmamasplace.com/2008/10/babycapes-by-suzi-homemaker-and.html">blog</a>, read the review and contest rules, then go to our <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">retail site</a>, look at all of the styles we have to offer and then go back to <a href="http://www.hipmamasplace.com/2008/10/babycapes-by-suzi-homemaker-and.html">Hip Mama's Place</a>, leave a comment about Babycapes and you'll be entered to win a Mint Green Sherpa Suede Babycape. Contest ends on Saturday, Nov. 1 at midnight, EST. Good luck!<br /><br />Also, we have been getting SO MANY requests to do product reviews and giveaways from lots of blogging mamas out there. We really wish we could oblige everyone, but we've already given so many capes away. We have hired a new publicist who is going to take over all of our marketing and who will be handling these requests in the future. She has advised us to scale back on the giveaways for a while; however, if you really want to get your hands on one of these gems, we can give you a discount on the purchase of a Babycape if you want to write a review. Just email us at sales@BabycapesOnline.com and we can discuss the particulars.Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-82800583871648949712008-10-19T11:28:00.000-07:002008-10-19T11:34:41.479-07:00Thanks for setting up our blog, Suzi! More fun for all!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15297755811197578845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-45240679828301655782008-10-19T08:13:00.000-07:002008-10-19T08:14:13.003-07:00Babycapes Giveaway on 5MinutesforMom.com<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcIbThYJAQyz9FhKOPF9owyLWv_nIaIYgN-2kQiJbmy_S7Sw4jSpXkfOPy_QQENy1iTC5K8cRXvWf7lek8xMPDpdZdRL7OKAkC_xoCbe6t2e2cF-NpOcJASH-_nF4enfJ8hRFzIcVtj72h/s1600-h/Oliviababycape-2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcIbThYJAQyz9FhKOPF9owyLWv_nIaIYgN-2kQiJbmy_S7Sw4jSpXkfOPy_QQENy1iTC5K8cRXvWf7lek8xMPDpdZdRL7OKAkC_xoCbe6t2e2cF-NpOcJASH-_nF4enfJ8hRFzIcVtj72h/s200/Oliviababycape-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258131706132435490" /></a><br />Yes, it's true, another opportunity to win a Babycape--this time from blogging giant <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com">5MinutesforMom.com</a>. Janice wrote the sweetest review and included the most darling photographs of her youngest, Olivia, in an embroidered pink sherpa suede Babycape. <br /><br />To enter to win, just visit <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/4554/babycapes-innovative-and-adorable-outerwear/">5MinutesforMom</a> and write a comment about Babycapes--it's that easy! The contest ends Nov. 8. As an added bonus, we are offering a bonus to <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com">5MinutesforMom </a>readers, just enter the the code "5 Minutes for Mom" in the comments section at checkout on <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">BabycapesOnline</a> and you will receive a free hat, valued at $18. This offer is good through the end of November with your Babycapes purchase.Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-9269219761322287162008-10-19T08:12:00.000-07:002008-10-19T08:13:23.604-07:00Uh, Donny...did you forget about us?So, after Elizabeth and I sent out a blast email to just about everyone we know asking them to watch CNBC's <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/15838512?__source=vty|bigidea|&par=vty">"The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch"</a> last night, the show with our segment did not air! Bummer! <br /><br />We had so much fun in D.C. the other day!<br /><br />We arrived at noon and were welcomed by Stephen Clark, President of <a href="http://www.liveshots.com/Media_3_Ltd./Home.html">Liveshots DC</a>. Stephen was so nice to us! He took us to a waiting room and brought us ginger ale for our nervous tummies and offered us cookies and biscotti. He asked about <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a>, and was genuinely interested in the product and our story.<br /><br />The studio was beautiful and was housed in the same building as the Washington bureaus of NBC, Fox News and CNN, to name a few of the biggies. After about a half hour, Elizabeth was taken back to have her makeup done and then we played The Waiting Game for about an hour-and-a-half. Finally, Elizabeth (I'm now going to refer to her as "E") was taken into the studio for filming and I got to watch everything on a lovely flat screen TV in the waiting room. Shauna Tesser, one of the producers, came on speaker and was giving E some suggestions for doing her 30-second pitch. Shauna knew all about the product and told E that she would be pitching her idea to Donny and an angel investor--okay, we weren't looking for an angel investor, but as long as Babycapes gets exposure, what the heck!<br /><br />I'm not going to tell you what happened, except to say that Elizabeth did a great job of pitching <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a>--I am so proud of her! She had been rehearsing her pitch and wound up switching it up at the last minute because of Shauna's suggestions. Hopefully, the show will air tonight. I checked the website and they have not listed the guests for tonight's show, so we may know later on today. <br /><br />I'm kind of glad the segment didn't run last night because Jim Cramer of <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/15838459">"Mad Money"</a> was on and he was really depressing--kept telling everyone to move back in with their parents...I wouldn't mind that, Mom runs her home like a Bed and Breakfast...<br /><br />So, sorry for the confusion everybody. We may be calling on you to vote again, as there will be an online poll of which of the three products pitched was the best--we, of course, believe it's <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a>, but feel free to judge for yourself!Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-11339790100245031202008-10-19T08:11:00.000-07:002008-10-19T08:12:36.345-07:00Babycapes heading to D.C. to be on "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch"I'm so excited! We got the call from the producers of CNBC's "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch" to go down to D.C. today and film a segment on Babycapes for the show which will air tomorrow night!<br /><br />I'm trying to wolf down a sandwich and am hoping that it doesn't come back up! We have been working so hard for this!! This could be the Big Break we have been waiting for! Elizabeth and I so believe in this wonderful product and this is a tremendous opportunity for us to make some money for our families!!! Who would have thought a chance meeting in a consignment store would lead to this wonderful product, burgeoning business and a great friendship?<br /><br />Keep your fingers crossed for us!!!! We'll keep you posted!!!Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-64734985089072200962008-10-19T08:10:00.000-07:002008-10-19T08:11:52.372-07:00Babycapes giveaway on MomDot.com<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxf79v56iNGNRavcGGxSkPKAgiGa60cxw6cNRAIEgFGfpzLx5Gf0oowGyFF4KzOEQgrkUZQw4JXDBD5FxtmKqYdXVfi_A0Asm-p-YbGfdkdKhC0T8Vb_f5pOl4W1WXQgl4JGhtwC4JHSe1/s1600-h/Carly+cape+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxf79v56iNGNRavcGGxSkPKAgiGa60cxw6cNRAIEgFGfpzLx5Gf0oowGyFF4KzOEQgrkUZQw4JXDBD5FxtmKqYdXVfi_A0Asm-p-YbGfdkdKhC0T8Vb_f5pOl4W1WXQgl4JGhtwC4JHSe1/s200/Carly+cape+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255893612506408498" /></a><br />We have partnered with the ladies at <a href="http://www.MomDot.com">MomDot.com</a> to give away a luxurious Babycape. (At right, is my little Carly in her cape--she LOVES her Babycape!)<br /><br />To enter, visit our retail site at <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">BabycapesOnline.com</a>, look at all of the beautiful styles we have to offer, then go to <a href="http://www.momdot.com/?p=2263">MomDot.com</a>, read the contest rules and leave a comment about Babycapes. There also are plenty of chances to earn extra entries by blogging or twittering about the contest. <br /><br />This is your chance to keep your little one warm, stylin', comfortable and safe while traveling this winter. Contest ends October 23! So what are you waiting for?Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-45934102146043883472008-10-19T08:09:00.000-07:002008-10-19T08:10:52.721-07:00Vote for Babycapes on StartUpNation.comBabycapes LLC is a contestant in 2008 StartUpNation Home-Based Business Competition in the Glamorous and Innovative Product categories! My partner, Elizabeth, and I have been working so hard on this product for more than a year now and would really love your support—plus we would love to win this award! <br /><br />If you have a moment, please visit <a href="http://www.startupnation.com/homebased100/contestant/1899/index.php">StartUpNation.com </a> and cast your vote. All you have to do is click on the “Vote” button and we’re good-to-go! <br /><br />Also, we’re putting the finishing touches on our brand-new website: <a href="http://www.BabycapesOnline.com">BabycapesOnline.com </a>--it’s not quite finished, but should be complete by the end of this week. <br /><br />Please forward this to anyone and everyone you know, ask them to vote, and help a couple WV moms reach their goal of making Babycapes a household name and help turn us into Godzillionaires!!!! <br /><br />Vote and vote often! You can vote once a day! <br /><br />Thanks in advance for your support!Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531264526667933626.post-27873232095010619462008-10-19T08:08:00.000-07:002008-10-19T08:09:47.818-07:00WV moms combat bulky coats with innovative outerwear: Babycapes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh-m7B8QKhv2ppYVcGjIyv-t-I26MApQarEA9azsgN1BsIeDfJE_si_-7fzGxuzVqrRuIfDl-Jcl02i-Yd3nSB7VwWgmhTa6gs8nfMoIqxIfYgKvU_5iHuoHYgX6WR-c8lX_BEirdWt8d_/s1600-h/andycarseat4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh-m7B8QKhv2ppYVcGjIyv-t-I26MApQarEA9azsgN1BsIeDfJE_si_-7fzGxuzVqrRuIfDl-Jcl02i-Yd3nSB7VwWgmhTa6gs8nfMoIqxIfYgKvU_5iHuoHYgX6WR-c8lX_BEirdWt8d_/s320/andycarseat4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243025797301323202" /></a><br /><br />No responsible parent would ever knowingly put their child in harm’s way while traveling in a vehicle, but this winter, many parents will do just that merely by dressing their children for cold weather.<br /><br />Martinsburg, WV, mom, Elizabeth Hostler, was shocked to learn that she was putting her daughter, Andy, at risk every time she put her into her infant seat.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFMy8cAjmOh_4JZyLm1xKrNGQBTppTsV-xHwrRZpWK-rqQ2rvnIZoCyxBUEcS8xTAfSB2kxfeFAcl8mNihyC4ZGUfQxu1RrueTHwB5xdUoQ-ifY1fW1KXT082rxsUNkKeek5ww34zitC9_/s1600-h/andycarseat3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFMy8cAjmOh_4JZyLm1xKrNGQBTppTsV-xHwrRZpWK-rqQ2rvnIZoCyxBUEcS8xTAfSB2kxfeFAcl8mNihyC4ZGUfQxu1RrueTHwB5xdUoQ-ifY1fW1KXT082rxsUNkKeek5ww34zitC9_/s200/andycarseat3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243021620864028706" /></a>“You want your child to be warm and comfortable, but, most importantly, you want them to be safe,” said Hostler, who also has a seven-year-old son. “Every time I went to put Andy in her car seat during the winter it turned into a battle. She hated being confined to her seat in a heavy coat. When the car warmed up, Andy would just wail because she was so uncomfortable and helpless to do anything about it. What I didn’t realize was that she also was not safe.”<br /><br />Hostler had read an article that children fastened into car seats over bulky garments could be at risk in a crash as the force of a collision could cause the coat to compress and actually eject the child from the seat.<br /><br />The non-profit organization <a href="http://www.car-safety.org">Car-Safety.org</a> generally does not recommend a child wear a winter coat while in the car seat, since the car seat harness straps must remain tight on the child’s shoulders regardless of any clothing.<br /><br />“I thought there had to be a better, safer way to travel with my children,” said Hostler. <br /><br />With limited sewing skills, Hostler immediately began constructing a garment out of a fleece blanket. The goal was to provide protection from the cold, while keeping Andy comfortable and safe while strapped into her car seat or stroller.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYO8ZV4jNrp-rXOp2DrFHXNU2bhsrwuL12eDxWgpvM75Z05y_KDuUfJocbDNrARuJ8m5dVcqDsppf3jWOMvEAJJC5KA20hnjsgiEuMVWxkzPNYxOx9vQOZ3-wOS0AZIndOshHW3tBiz13/s1600-h/Carly+cape+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYO8ZV4jNrp-rXOp2DrFHXNU2bhsrwuL12eDxWgpvM75Z05y_KDuUfJocbDNrARuJ8m5dVcqDsppf3jWOMvEAJJC5KA20hnjsgiEuMVWxkzPNYxOx9vQOZ3-wOS0AZIndOshHW3tBiz13/s200/Carly+cape+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243025965311260066" /></a>The garment she created was much easier to put on and take off. Putting Andy in her car seat also became much easier, as Hostler could flip the garment to the side, adjust the straps and then drape the garment over the car seat. If Andy became too hot, Hostler could easily lift the garment off. Hostler also realized that Andy was more secure in her car seat since there was no bulky barrier between her and the harness straps.<br /><br />Every place Hostler went with Andy and her “cape” people commented on the ingenuity of the garment, including Suzi Crowder, mother of three and owner of <a href="http://www.SuziHomemaker.net">Suzi Homemaker Custom Embroidery</a>, whose youngest daughter, Carly, is just a few weeks older than Andy. Crowder encouraged Hostler to obtain a patent for the garment. The two joined forces and together made several practical and innovative modifications, including a clever back opening and interior foot pocket, and that is how <a href="www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> began.<br /><br />Babycapes are simple to put on or take off, even while holding a squirming child.<br /><br />From your arms to the car, there is no need to remove <a href="www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a>. In the car, babies can move freely. When the car warms up, <a href="www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> can be removed or replaced without unstrapping the child.<br /><br />When you arrive at your destination, easily remove the child from her seat and place in stroller. The front cozy feature works as a bunting to cover up and protect wiggly toes. And <a href="www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> innovative design is great for babies in front carriers as well.<br /><br />One size fits newborns to preschoolers. <a href="www.BabycapesOnline.com">Babycapes</a> are available in a variety of luxurious, machine-washable fabrics to suit all climates.<br /><br />For more information email <a href="mailto:sales@babycapesonline.com">sales@BabycapesOnline.com</a> or visit <a href="www.BabycapesOnline.com">BabycapesOnline.com.</a>Suzi Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512871289645029756noreply@blogger.com0