Storage Ideas for Toddlers' Room : Photos!

This is a follow up from an earlier post about Storage Ideas for Toddler Rooms , which you can read  here. For those of you who emailed me for pictures,  here they are.I do rotate the toys every 10 days , so he doesn't get bored playing with the same ones.

                                                     My sons play corner in his room

                        These shoe racks were bought from Lajpat Nagar in Delhi for INR 200/- ea

BumChum Leather Shoes: The Next Best Thing to Bare Feet

Pediatricians recommend that children should be encouraged to walk bare foot for the correct development of their leg muscle. Being bare foot allows feet to grow and strengthen naturally; however given the Indian environment, parents know that it is not always possible to let children to play with no protection on their feet.
BumChum footwear mimics bare feet by flexing and bending with every step. Made from high quality leather and materials, they promote balance, support at the same time allowing for unrestricted growth and protection. These booties have elasticized ankles to ensure that they stay on, and provide a snug fit around the ankles.
BumChum booties are great for play dates and indoor and outdoor fun as they are both comfortable and durable. The suede leather outsole allow for a better grip on concrete and marble floor at the same time encouraging muscle growth. Made from plush leather, these booties are porous and allow air to circulate in and out making them suitable for the Indian summers. Furthermore BumChum Booties can be washed in a regular wash cycle to keep them clean from bacteria and fungi that may cause harm on the babies’ foot
From crawling to cruising, walking to running, for indoors and out, BumChum Booties are suitable for newborns to toddlers up to three year of age.

Key features of BumChum Leather Booties:
1. Flexible to allow the foot to move and bend with ease
2. Soft and breathable to provide hygiene and comfort in running and walking
3. Snug and Secure with elastic to prevent stumbles and provide traction on the concrete floor
4. Lightweight to mimic barefoot and encourage healthy development of the foot muscle.
5. Durable as they can be washed in a regular washer to keep them looking fresh and clean.
6. Fashionable as they are available in cute colors and style to match almost every outfit

How to Measure your BumChum Booties:
1. Use the sizing chart provided to pick the correct shoe size for your baby.
2. Make sure your child is standing while being measured for shoes. Keep an eye on her/his toes
3. Measure with your thumb. The best shoes for toddlers should allow for a thumb’s width (about half an inch) between her toe and the tip of the shoe.
4. Shop later in the day. Babies' feet swell and are often bigger at the end of the day.
5. When buying toddler shoes, don’t be tempted to go a little larger than the actual size. Too-big shoes are hard to walk in and could even be unsafe.

Click here to download the BumChum Foot Sizing Chart . Use the document as per the instructions to ensure correct shoe size for your child. For any questions or clarifications, please feel free to leave us a comment and we will revert ASAP!

Storage Ideas for Toddlers Rooms

I have gone through several site and stores to figure out efficient storage idea for my sons room. The problem is, I don't want to put his toys away in drawers or boxes which may never be opened, neither do I want to put them in bins where they will lay buried for centuries ( ok I know I am exaggerating, only one century!) .
So, after several rekkis and shopping sprees later I came up with a novel idea of using ' shoe racks' for his room !
I've bought three so far and they are working beautifully.These are available on the road side of any major market, Lajpat Nagar, GK etc etc and are affordable.They work great as they make the room look clean and tidy ( when things are on the racks, that is :)  and they also make it easier for his little hands to pick the toys he wants to play with.
Children love to be independent , and my son really enjoys the 'clean up' process of putting everything back, because it is so easy!
I am planning to paint these in several colors to make them more baby room friendly- or welcome any other ideas of beautifying !?

The best part of it all -they will make great shoe racks for when I don't need them for his toys!
 

Top Ten Reasons for Using Cloth Diapers

Top 10 Reasons for Using Cloth Diapers.

Cloth diapers have been used for centuries by mothers all around the world. However, our current lifestyles make it difficult to deal with the inconveniences of the cloth. Cloth diapers currently available in the market get wet easily, require pins or strings to tie and cannot sustain any accidents. BumChum diapers bring you the hygiene and health of cloth, with modern convenience and advances that make diapering economical, reliable, easier and fun! BumChum diapers are better than the regular cloth nappies available in the market as they do not require any pins or strings to hold and a single diaper can be used on the same baby from birth until he is potty trained.
But todays' post is about outlining the top 10 reasons more and more mothers are turning to modern cloth diapers.

1. Save 10X your money

Independent research suggests that disposable diapers cost a family INR 58,000 per year. Given that a single BumChum can be adjusted several times to fit your baby at any age , most families find that 6 BumChums costing only INR 5,000 can get them through a full year.

2. Stay Natural and Safe

According to a study by German Scientists at the University of Kiel, usage of disposable diapers containing toxic chemicals and absorbents can lead to increased risk of testicular cancer and reproductive disorders in babies. BumChum diapers are made from natural cotton with no harmful side effects. Our state of the art liners help wick away moisture, keeping the baby’s skin dry and free from rashes. BumChum is also available in organic bamboo fabric which is known to have anti-bacterial properties.

3. Save our Planet

A single disposable diaper takes 200 years to decompose, adding more toxic waste to our environment! BumChum reusable cloth diapers are a better alternative for the environment, as the solid waste gets disposed in the toilet versus landing up in landfills

4. Make a Style Statement

Ever noticed how disposable diapers all look the same? How Boring. BumChum are fitted diapers available in cute and fun prints for boys and girls that make diapering a lot more fun for the fashion conscious moms.

5. Healthy for your baby 

Using cloth diapers is known to reduce your babies chances of getting asthma. The Archives of Environmental Health tested 6 leading cloth diapers and 6 leading disposable diapers and discovered that the emissions from one disposable diaper were high enough to produce asthma-like symptoms in mice.

6. No more running out of diapers:

Now there is no last minute diaper runs to the grocery store. A set of 6-8 cloth diapers can take you from infancy to toddlerhood and onto other babies. 

7. Potty Training made easy 

Using cloth diapers will help facilitate quicker potty training. During potty training time children who have been in cloth will recognize sooner when they are wet versus a baby in disposable diapers.

8. Lesser Diaper rash

As BumChum uses 'breathable' fabrics, your baby is exposed to fewer chemicals hence reducing the chances of diaper rash. Furthermore, the baby will realize the feeling of 'wetness' much earlier with a cloth diapers, hence leading to the habit of getting off the diapers sooner.

9. Reduce your carbon footprint:

The manufacturing of disposables takes over 1 million metric tons of wood pulp and 75,000+ of metric tons of plastic each year!

10. So many options!

BumChum Diapers are available in 3 different SKUs to suit the needs of each and every mother and their child. From organic fleece cotton to TUP covers with Inserts, you can choose any style and color you want till you are satisfied with your solution!