Product Categories Babywearing Babywearing Accessories Breastfeeding & Menstrual Products Cloth Diapers Diapering Accessories Toys Books Miscellaneous

Babywearing (view all products link)

You may notice that certain types of carriers are conspicuously missing from our shelves. We only carry products that are ergonomically correct for baby and caregiver - carriers that leave baby's legs dangling, or place all the weight on the wearer's shoulders or back are not what we wish to sell. We aim to match each client with a carrier that is safe and comfortable for them and for their child, and one that will give you the best value. Ask us for more information!   Babyhawk Beco Boba Chimparoo These hip mei tais are comfortable and easy to use, for front or back carries. Babyhawk also makes the Oh Snap! soft-structured carrier, which is available through Babes in Arms by special order (we have one in-store for test-drives). Reviews: Babyhawk - Oh Snap! The lovely Beco Butterfly II baby carrier is comfortable for parent and baby, and stylish at the same time. It also comes with a sleeping hood and infant insert. We also carry the Beco Gemini. Reviews: Butterfly II - Gemini The Boba is a soft-structured carrier that is supremely comfortable for carrying children 15-45 lbs. Available in classic or organic, the Boba will keep you and your little one ergonomically supported for the long haul. Reviews   We are proud to carry a Canadian woven wrap! This affordable woven wrap gives the support you need to carry a heavier baby or toddler and the security to do back carries of all types.

 

Didymos Ergo Girasol Hip Melon  We carry the classic Didymos wrap in a variety of colours and patterns. Reviews The Ergo is a soft structured baby carrier which is comfortable for the wearer as well as the child, keeping baby's hips in proper alignment. We're happy to be a retailer of this hugely popular baby carrier! We carry all types - the Sport, the Original, the Organic, the Performance and soon, the Options carrier. Reviews     These beautiful woven wraps are made in Guatemala from high quality, untreated cotton. The range of colours (mainly stripes) at an affordable price gives parents a great option for a high quality carrier. Reviews Hip Melon is a Vancouver company specializing in beautiful pouch-style slings. Babes in Arms is the exclusive Calgary retailer of Hip Melon.   Reviews

 

Kangaroo Korner	Maya Wrap	Moby Wrap	Portable Baby
The Kangaroo Korner Adjustable Fleece Pouch is warm and snuggly with a bit of stretch and offers that flexibility to share between caregivers of different sizes. We also carry adjustable cotton pouches and adjustable mesh water pouches. Reviews: Fleece Pouch - Cotton Pouch - Mesh Pouch	The Maya Wrap ring sling is one of the most well-known and loved ring slings out there - and for good reason! Soft, simple, with an easy-to-position shoulder, the Maya Wrap will take you from the newborn phase into the toddler years with grace. Reviews	The Moby and Moby D wraps are simple, elegant, stretchy wraps. Perfect for newborns! Reviews: Moby - MobyD	We are so excited these are back in production! After going without the beautiful cotton and satin wrap, we now have the Portable Baby wrap back in the store. So pretty, and more supportive than a stretchy wrap. Reviews

Sling Rentals	UpMama!	Wrapsody	Consignment
We want you to feel confident that you have chosen the right carrier for you - so take advantage of our sling rental program! We have a variety of carriers available to rent for up to three weeks.	These beautiful, Canadian-mom-made, hybrid ring slings feature a zippered pocket, luxurious sateen fabric and a pouch-sling-like seam to make positioning your baby even easier. Reviews	Wrapsody is the creator of the highly-rated BaliBabyBreeze and BaliBabyStretch wraps. We currently carry the BaliBabyBreeze. Reviews: BaliBabyBreeze	We buy and sell baby carriers in good or great condition! For more information on our guidelines please visit our Sling Consignment page.

Babywearing Accessories (view all products link)

BabyLegs Chisco Rearview Mirror Mama Jacket/ Mama Poncho   Suse's Kinder BabyLegs are great for carried babies because they protect little legs from getting cold in the winter (being carried in a sling can cause pants to be hiked up). But they're also great for easy diaper changes (instead of full tights), elimination communication, or just an extra layer. Plus, they're super cute! Reviews This innovative little mirror clips to your belt loop or carrier and allows you to check on your baby or child as they ride on your back. If you've ever wondered whether they're fast asleep or whether they're still wearing their hat, this mirror is for you. Review it! These beautiful outer layers for mamas who wear their babies offer function and fashion. The Mamajacket also has an optional pregnancy insert that takes this jacket from pregnancy all the way to toddlerhood. Reviews: Jacket - Poncho The Kinder Deluxe Allround Coat allows you to wear your child with protection from the elements for both of you. The zip-in babywearing attachments allow you to wear your baby front, back, on either hip or wear two at once! Meanwhile, the Suse's KinderPoncho is great for rainy days of puddle jumping. Reviews: Rain Poncho - Kindercoat

Ergo Papoose Coat
This gorgeous, quilted babywearing coat offers both front and back carrying options for just over $200 - an awesome value! The faux fur collar is removable and the coat can also be worn without a baby, or while pregnant.

Breastfeeding & Menstrual Products

AppleCheeks Bamboo Washable Breastpads Baby Buddy Bravado! Bras Carriwell Silk Nursing Pads These washable nursing pads are made of a plush rayon from bamboo/cotton blend, making them super-absorbent and naturally antibacterial. The bottom half of the pad is three layers, while the top is two layers, so that you get absorbency where you need it without added bulk.   This locally made nursing pillow comes highly recommended by users and health care professionals, and is available with cotton, flannel or super-soft cover. Bravado! Designs bras are comfortable, stylish and affordable, and of course support your nursing relationship. They're also a celebrity favourite! These silk lined nursing pads are fully breathable and machine washable. The silk inner layer boasts anti-inflammatory properties that help to sooth, cool and heal sore or cracked nipples.

The Diva Cup	GlamourMom Nursing Wear	LANACare	LilyPadz
The Diva Cup is a reusable silicone menstrual cup that is an excellent alternative to tampons.	We carry GlamourMom nursing tanks and tops in regular and full bust. These tanks and tops are the perfect wardrobe basic for any nursing mom!	Though it may sound strange, wool breast pads could be the answer to any and all of your nursing woes! Wool nursing pads from LANACare 1) are naturally anti-bacterial, and therfore only need to be washed once or twice a month; 2) are breathable; 3) fit perfectly into your bra (they're sized); 4) regulate the temperature of your milk ducts, helping to prevent mastitis; and 5) absorb leaks like you wouldn't believe, and will not wick through to your clothing!	LilyPadz silicone nursing pads actually prevent leaking by maintaining pressure on the nipple in the form of a thin silicone layer. The thinnest breast pad you'll find, LilyPadz are non-absorbent and won't show through any clothes.

LunaPads	OpinO Baby Nursing Covers
These soft, cotton, washable menstrual pads and panty-liners have been found, in our experience, to regulate flow, and be more hygeinic than disposable products. You pamper your baby with cloth - why not yourself!	We support breastfeeding and nursing for comfort wherever, whenever, with or without a cover. For moms who choose to use a cover, the OpinO Comfort Cover offers wide coverage in adorable prints; affordable and locally made!

Cloth Diapers (view all products link)

AppleCheeks Bummis bumGenius Flats A brand-new, innovative pocket diapering system, made in Canada! These diapers are both cute and reliable. Reviews We carry Bummis SuperBrite covers, made in Canada and specially designed to give a superior fit on all body types, as well as unbleached cotton pre-folds. Reviews: Prefolds - Super Brites We carry the award-winning, top-rated one-size bumGenius pocket diapers, the bumGenius all-in-ones, bumGenius Elementals and the Flip hybrid diaper system. Reviews: One-size - All-in-one - Elementals - Flip! We carry OsoCozy unbleached cotton birds-eye flats, which are able to grip Snappis.

MotherEase	Omaiki	Sustainablebabyish Bamboo Fitteds	Diaper Covers
We carry the wonderful and popular Sandy's bamboo fitted diapers and organic cotton one-size fitted, as well as Rikki wraps, Air-Flow covers and training pants and the Motherease diaper pail. MotherEase diapers are made in Canada. Reviews: Sandy's - One-Size Fitted - Rikki wraps - Air-Flow covers	Omaiki is a Canadian company that offers a full range of cloth diapers incorporating bamboo fibres. We carry the Mini O all-in-one for newborns; the one-size all-in-one and the O Sleep, as well as training pants and night time underwear.	Organic bamboo/cotton fitted diapers from Sustainablebabyish are the answer for nighttime diapering - not much beats them for absorbency and comfort. We are thrilled to offer these high quality diapers from a fantastic, family-owned company.   Reviews	We carry Sustainablebabyish/Sloomb wool covers, Super Brites, MotherEase Air-Flow covers and Rikki Wraps, Flip one-size covers and Practical Bebe recycled wool longies.

		Cloth Diaper Trial Pack	Consignment
		Unsure that cloth diapers are for you, or having trouble deciding which type to invest in? Our trial pack allows you to try a variety of brand new cloth diapers for three weeks, with the option of returning them for a refund at the end ($25 fee). A great, risk-free way to test drive cloth diapering!	We buy and sell cloth diapers in good or great condition! For more information on our guidelines please visit our Cloth Diaper Guidelines page.

Diapering Accessories (view all products link)

Bio-Soft Flushable Liners Bummis Swimmi Cottonbabies Diaper Sprayer Diaper Pails These flushable liners are a favourite of many parents - especially once baby starts solids! Save some of the clean-up and flush these away. Appropriate for most pipes. Reviews City of Calgary pools require a disposable swim diaper with a reusable swim pant overtop, and these are a suitable option. For other situations (the lake, ocean or private pool), these swim diapers work great on their own! Reviews A diaper sprayer can be a great addition for cloth diapering families that feel they need it. Simply hook into the water line of your toilet and spray off waste into the toilet. Reviews We carry Motherease lockable diaper pails with a replacable carbon filter.

Pail Liners	Reusable Inserts, Liners and Wipes	Snappis	Squishy Fish
We carry polyester diaper pail liners from the the makers of Applecheeks. A pail liner makes the trip to the washer that much easier - simply dump the bag, diapers and all into the wash!	We carry a variety of cloth inserts, liners and wipes.	We carry the innovative Snappi diaper fastener - for pin-free flats, pre-folds and contours! Reviews

 

		Training Pants	Wet Bags
		We offer terry lined training pants starting at 20 lbs, from Motherease. We also carry Blueberry Trainers, an adorable, trim-fitting training option. And, trim, side-snapped Omaiki training pants.	We carry Bummis Fabulous Wetbags in sizes small, medium and large - so whether you need to contain your soiled cloth diapers (or wet swimsuits or clothing) for an afternoon, a day or a weekend, you're covered!

Toys (view all products link)

Bug & Bird by Freya Maclean Doll Slings Good Wood Blocks Melissa and Doug Local mom Freya Maclean handmakes these wooden matching games, dye-your-own playsilks and crocheted teething toys. So cute, so affordable! Ring slings and wraps so your little one can carry their favourite doll or toy in style! We carry local, mom-made ring and pouch slings, Didymos wraps, Ergo doll carriers and Beco doll carriers. Designed in Calgary, these funky, fascinating wooden blocks are ethically produced in China and offer hours of entertainment for kids young and old. Melissa and Doug specializes in developmentally appropriate wooden, classic and educational toys. We carry puzzles by Melissa and Doug.

Natural Pod Painted Turtle Peppa RiNGLEY This Canadian toy company specializes in Waldorf-style toys. We currently carry a variety of their playsilks as well as teething toys, with more to come. Beautiful Painted Turtle wooden rattles and nursing/teething necklaces (for moms) are handmade in Ontario by a small family business. Peppa all-natural comfort dolls are filled with wool, so they take on the smells that are familiar to your baby, comforting them with your scent even when you are not right next to them. We carry a variety of Peppa dolls, including their Waldorf-style doll. Canadian-made and all-natural, the RiNGLEY is a simple, beautiful and very functional teething toy. The cloth portion is organic, the wooden ring natural Canadian Maple, and the toys are handmade in Toronto.

			Tuff Toys
			These wooden trucks, cars and planes are handmade in Salmon Arm, BC. They're actually even cuter in person, and very reasonably priced too!

Books (view all products link)

Children's Books Parenting Books Dr. Melanie Bee   We offer a variety of hard-to-find children's books that feature breastfeeding babies, babywearing families and other natural situations that are often overlooked in children's books. We currently carry the Backpack Baby series which depicts a babywearing family, We Like to Nurse, A Ride on Mother's Back, On The Night You Were Born, and I'm Made of Mama's Milk. Babes in Arms carries much of the Dr. William Sears parenting library. Local chiropractor and mom Dr. Melanie Beingessner is the author of the Getting Ready for Baby pregnancy journal and The Calm Baby Cookbook for breastfeeding moms. We carry both!

Miscellaneous (view all products link)

All Things Jill	Amber Teething Necklaces	Bubba Gum	Carriwell
These beautiful, all-natural Peas in a Pod skin care products by All Things Jill are made right here in Calgary. We carry the Mom-to-Be and Baby lines, and the delicious (smelling) lip balms as well as Take a Hike outdoor spray during the summer months.	Many parents swear by amber necklaces to allieve teething pain in babies and toddlers. We carry a wide selection of amber teething necklaces as well as adult amber necklaces.	The Bubba Gum Bamboo Swaddle Wrap is a buttery-soft, easy to wrap, luxuriously light swaddling blanket - the perfect gift, or just great for babies who love to be swaddled!	The Carriwell Adjustable Pregnancy Support Belt is designed to reduce or eliminate back pain during pregnancy by supporting the belly.

Claudia's Choices Detergent KlaraCoco LANACare Pur Noisetier Claudia's Choices detergents is one of the only, if not the only Canadian-made (right in Nanton!) detergents that is recommended by Bummis for cloth diapers because it is zero residue. Suitable for HE machines and great for all your laundry. We also carry magnet balls for softening wash water. We carry the beautiful, locally made, organic mom and baby skincare and aromatherapy line from KlaraCoco. Wool products such as LANACare breast pads, SugarPeas wool flannel diaper covers and alpaca wool baby ponchos must be lanolized to maintain their water resistance and natural anti-bacterial properties. We carry LANACare lanolin soap to help you properly care for all your wool products. Pur Noisetier is a Canadian manufacturer of amazing hazelwood necklaces. These necklaces help not only symptoms of teething but also skin and tummy troubles. We offer infant, child and adult sizes as well as bracelets.