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Is It Safe For Babies To Sleep In Fleece?

Is It Safe For Babies To Sleep In Fleece?

by Maureen Smithey
The short answer is yes, if the fleece is made with 100% natural fibers such as cotton that allows the body to respire. There’s so much confusion s...
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Are Your Products GOTS Certified?

Are Your Products GOTS Certified?

by Maureen Smithey
A question I receive on a regular basis and for good reason.  So let's break down the different certifications and what they mean for organic cloth...
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Organic Cotton: Shortages, Fraud and Green Washing

Organic Cotton: Shortages, Fraud and Green Washing

by Maureen Smithey
Before I started CastleWare Baby I owned a small cut and sew shop specializing in garments made from knitted fabrics. Most of my clients were small...
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Woman In Business - A Growing Force

Woman In Business - A Growing Force

by Maureen Smithey
October is National Women’s Small Business Month which is just another reason why I like the month of October so much. Alongside the crisp fall air...
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How Wynken, Blynken And Nod Molded CastleWare Baby

How Wynken, Blynken And Nod Molded CastleWare Baby

by Maureen Smithey
One of the best things about childhood is curling up with a trusted adult and being read to. The warmth of their body. The sense of security. Feeli...
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Impacts Of Fast Fashion On Landfills

Impacts Of Fast Fashion On Landfills

by Rosemary Edmiston
Some of my fondest memories of childhood were when I needed new clothes. A holiday, change in season or start of the school year meant a new outfit...
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Nursery Care for a Healthy Baby

Nursery Care for a Healthy Baby

by Maureen Smithey
With the advent of Covid-19 parents got busy, repeatedly cleaning their home’s surfaces and disinfecting frequently used items. Coupled with dilige...
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Best Baby Wear For Traveling and Camping

Best Baby Wear For Traveling and Camping

by Maureen Smithey
Traveling with young children can be both exciting and stressful. Sharing in their joy of new discovery is a wonderful feeling but what about the s...
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How to Take Stunning Photos of Your Newborn Baby

How to Take Stunning Photos of Your Newborn Baby

by Maureen Smithey
  Image: Pixabay As a parent, one of the most cherished moments in one’s life is welcoming a newborn baby to the family. Because it’s such a fleet...
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What Should My Baby Wear to Sleep?

What Should My Baby Wear to Sleep?

by CastleWare baby Collaborator
Are you concerned about your baby’s health and safety, both while they’re asleep and awake? We’re sure you are, and so are we. 
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What Are the Different Types of Fleece Fabrics?

What Are the Different Types of Fleece Fabrics?

by Maureen Smithey
Fleece garments effortlessly hold us under their spell. They are warm, soft, and snugly – they tick all the right boxes. But before buying that cus...
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6 Habits You Should Embrace to Help Your Family Weather Tough Times

6 Habits You Should Embrace to Help Your Family Weather Tough Times

by Maureen Smithey

We love the scent of fresh hope a brand-new year offers. We love the clean slate it hurls our way. We can start all over and give our dreams another shot. 

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