B Nature Organic, Fair Trade Apparel for Babies!

Ju Ju Beane Boutique has expanded its ever-growing catalog of organic and eco-friendly products with B Nature Organic Apparel for babies and young toddlers. This unique, comfortable, durable and hip alternative in baby apparel offers stylish options with their super-soft tops, bottoms, coveralls, rompers, hats, booties and blankets in an array of fresh and colorful fabrics. Naturally, their gift sets make the perfect shower gift for eco-friendly families.

B Nature has developed a line of baby apparel that incorporates 100% organic and color grown cotton grown under Fair Trade conditions. What sets them a part? Their attention to detail: flat-lock seam finishes, subtle stitching, super soft organic cotton and delicate embroidery.

B Nature clothing and gift sets are:
• made from the finest 100% organic cottons
• produced without the use of harsh pesticides
• made from organic cotton grown in healthy farming communities
• sewn under fair labor conditions incorporating living wages, employee housing, meal plans, and health care.

B Nature designs all of its baby clothes as any parent would: putting baby's comfort and health first - with style and affordability coming in a close second! Visit Ju Ju Beane Boutique to browse this amazing new line of organic baby clothes.

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

Since most everything featured in our boutique is hand-crafted or produced by small businesses, we feel compelled to share some information about the soon-to-be-enacted Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). This Act was passed in August of this year and, among other things, bans lead and phthalates in toys and other items and mandates third-party testing and certification.

Keeping our children safe should be a priority. However, in the governments rush to pass this legislation they forgot all about the small toy manufacturers, independent artisans, and crafters who cannot afford to invest thousands in product testing. Since the actual Act is bogged down with legalese, here's are some tangible examples (borrowed from the Handmade Toy Alliance) of the impacts:

*A toymaker who makes wooden cars in his garage in Maine cannot afford the $4,000 fee per toy that testing labs are charging to assure compliance with the CPSIA.
*A work at home mom in Minnesota who makes dolls to sell at craft fairs must choose either to violate the law or cease operations.
*A small toy retailer in Vermont who imports wooden toys from Europe, which has long had stringent toy safety standards, must now pay for testing on every toy they import.
*And even the handful of larger toy makers who still employ workers in the United States face increased costs to comply with the CPSIA, even though American-made toys had nothing to do with the toy safety problems of 2007.

The problem is the way the legislation was written, it will be next to impossible for independents and small businesses to survive. Even larger US companies who employ local workers and have not once had any sort of safety issue will no longer be able to sell their goods. Without investing tens of thousands of dollars into third-party testing and labeling these products will be illegal as of February 10, 2009 and it will be a felony to sell them.

Who and what does this impact? Why should we care?

* Since most of the products intended for February delivery are either already made and on the way here or are in the process of being made and few to none of the inputs were tested beforehand, all of these items will end up in bonded warehouses or landfills because it is illegal to sell them even as seconds.
* Retailers will not be granted credit for inventory if it does not possess certifications. The end result is there will be a whole lot less product on store shelves. Since there won’t be much to pick from and costs are higher, consumers can expect to pay much higher prices. Prices will be rock bottom on February 9th, but overnight, prices will dramatically increase.
* The anticipated losses go into the hundreds of millions of dollars. This is not an exaggeration. According to 2002 U.S. Census Data (the last year for which data is available) just considering small U.S. clothing manufacturers; their contribution to the economy is over 900 million dollars annually. Small manufacturers with fewer than 20 employees comprise 68% of total apparel manufacturing in the U.S. This of course does not include toy manufacturers or the untold numbers of stores that will go out of business too; adding to our current financial crisis.

Testing is a must. But the legislation needs to be rewritten. If the testing is mandatory for all, then there needs to be affordable alternatives for small businesses. (See some of the proposed changes here: http://www.handmadetoyalliance.org/Home/our-proposal-to-modify-the-cpsia)

Please join us in speaking out against the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) as it is currently written. Together with your help, all of us who love handmade toys, clothing and other uniquely crafted products can bring about the changes necessary to ensure that all businesses can survive under these new mandates. Learn more about the CPSIA or help by visiting the following:

• Review this position paper and sign this petition from the Handmade Toy Alliance
• Review this position paper and sign this petition from the Children's Apparel Industry
• Get this information to the new administration via Change.org…the top 10 ideas are going to be presented to the Obama Administration on Inauguration Day.

Free Shipping with the Ju Ju Beane Boutique!

Do your holiday shopping with the Ju Ju Beane Boutique and receive free shipping on all your purchases! Use code Holiday08 to receive this savings! Join our mailing list before midnight 11/25/08 and receive a $25 gift certificate on purchases of $100-$249 and a $50 gift certificate on purchases greater than $250. Some restrictions and rules apply.

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Visit our Toy Shop for this year's best toys for babies, toddlers and older children including train sets, plush toys, and dollhouses of every size and variety! We specialize in high-quality child-safe toys from North American Bear Co., Kidkraft, Alex Toys, Educo and Melissa & Doug. New parents and grandparents will love our selections of hip baby gear and stylish jewelry and keepsakes.

Shop the Ju Ju Beane Boutique for everyone on your list!

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Whistle & Wink Nursery & Children's Rooms

We are proud to announce that designer baby and juvenile bedding and decor from Whistle & Wink is now available at Ju Ju Beane Boutique. This tasteful and unique bedding is the creation of the former creative director of Pottery Barn's PB Kids, Bridget Kelly. There is no mistaking the commonalities between the two companies; though the whimsical details of Whistle & Wink's original artwork and luxurious quality portray a professionally designed aesthetic with a surprisingly afforable price point.


According to Babble, this bedding is most definitely "drool-worthy." Babble's Elizabeth Leach states, "the concept behind Whistle & Wink is an interior designer look for less than what you'd pay a designer. Whistle & Wink can give you that finished look with coordinating window dressing, bedding, and pillows. This updated, classic style gives a fresh take on the typical nursery that is sophisticated and playful."

Of the fourteen collections, seven designs include both nursery and twin children's bedding to truly grow with your child from babyhood well into childhood. Each piece in the bedding collections are available individually or bundled in three or five piece sets; allowing you to gradually add to your room or mix and match the pieces to create a bedroom design that is uniquely yours. Color and design pallettes for boys are ideal for creating rooms with classical motifs of sports, transportation, nautical and patriotic themes. Feminine details are the hallmark for Whistle and Wink's girl's bedding featuring toile, florals, and gingham complimented with hand-stitched embroidery.


Visit Ju Ju Beane Boutique to view Whistle & Wink's amazing collections including bedding coordinates, decor, and window treatments...

Bird on a Wire's 2008 Favorite Things Holiday Catalog Now Available!

Debbie from Bird on a Wire has just released her 2008 Favorite Things Holiday catalog! So many fabulous websites and designers are featured. Must-have's include jewelry from Deanne Cochran, big and tall baby clothing from Happy Panda, luscious bath and body products from Cactus & Ivy, monstrously cute stuffed toys by CurlyQ Cuties, and the list goes on...but don't trust us with your most important task of the year; review the list yourself. Click below to review this amazing holiday gift catalog...

Just in time for Christmas! New Styles from Skipping Hippos!

Just in time for the holiday season; new styles from Skipping Hippos are now shipping! These delightful jackets and ponchos are available in a variety of colors with the perfect touch of embellishment. New ponchos styles include a stylish leopard print and hot new color combinations of aqua and chocolate, pink and lime, and heather grey and pink. A Day in May and the Daisy jacket are sweet interpretations of vintage overcoats just perfect for layering over dresses or jeans.

Most ponchos are available in sizes ranging from 6 months to 6X; with some styles available for girls up to size 12. Jackets are available in toddler sizes up to 6X. Prices range from $46 to $60 for toddler sizes. Purchase before December 10 for holiday delivery.

To view our entire selection visit Ju Ju Beane Boutique...

Fabulous New Designs in Baby Gear from Itzy Ritzy!

Itzy Ritzy delivers exceptional baby, toddler, and adult products designed with beauty, style, sophistication, function and fun in mind. Itzy Ritzy products are not only fashionable, but many of them are eco-friendly as well!

Whether on the go or snuggling with your little one at home; Itzy Ritzy's delightful collection ensures your style will mesh seemlessly with your parenting. Itzy Ritzy's product line includes infant and toddler carseat covers, shopping cart covers, and nursing covers, as well as blankets and burp cloths.

A celebrity favorite, Itzy Ritzy's 2008 product line features many stylish new fabrics; including shabby-chic, retro and vintage prints, nautical themes and modern twists on paisley, polka dots and damask in the hottest tones and colors. For those who prefer something a little edgier; you'll find lots of cool fabrics guaranteed to showcase your wild side.

Carseat covers ship free as do all orders over $99! To view Itzy Ritzy's collection of stylish baby gear visit Ju Ju Beane Boutique!