From now until the end of September, a portion of our total sales will be donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Gina's honor!
You can find her official donation page HERE!
We are happy and excited to support such a wonderful cause!
Enjoy shopping some cool pieces and gifts for your kiddos!
]]>Bamboo is designed with your littles’ comfort and play in mind. It allows them to be able to move freely, feel comfortable, and look amazing… All while being kind to our planet. Here are some of the top reasons bamboo is awesome:
It’s super soft, and I mean really really soft. It’s one of the softest fabrics on the planet. Your littles may be the ones wearing it, but you won’t want to stop holding them when they are in bamboo clothing. It is buttery soft to touch and has an amazing amount of stretch.
It’s great for sensitive skin. If your little has allergy prone skin, you will love bamboo! Natural bamboo does not cause allergic reactions and is anti-static so it sits nicely against the skin.
It doesn’t get stinky. Because bamboo is antibacterial, the bacteria that makes clothes stinky does not live well on it.
It’s moisture wicking. Bamboo absorbs moisture away from the skin, keeping your littles dryer.
It’s warm, yet breathable. Great for all temperatures because it keeps you warm in cooler months and cool in warmer months. This is because of it’s micro-gaps that help ventilate.
It’s great for the environment too. A huge consideration when selecting fabrics for HAVEN KIDS was the sustainability of the product. Bamboo is highly sustainable for a number of reasons: It is the fastest growing plant in the world; It yields the same volume as cotton using 10% of the land area; It thrives without the use of pesticides or fertilizers; Bamboo fabric is 100% biodegradable; It only requires rain water to grow, very little additional water (if at all) is needed.
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We couldn't be more excited to support such an amazing organization! We encourage you to visit their web site to learn more!
We hope you join in sharing your lending heart with us <3
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So being a mom, I've become immersed in all of the great "mom" content on the web and I can't get enough. This motherhood club is a force. It speaks to me and I'm sure to all mom's out there because mom's always understand mom's! Cmon, this kind of understanding is hard to come by! I have to share this video of two hysterical mom's behind "IMOMSOHARD", Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley. They pretty much nailed bathing suit season. Enjoy!
]]>There is more to just a “black and white” color scheme especially when it comes to babies. Sure, color contrasting clothes and designs look cool and stylish but did you know that high contrasting colors enhance a baby’s development?
Research shows that the best way to stimulate baby’s vision, especially 0-4 months, is by using black and white patterns or high contrast patterns. Since black and white is 100% high contrast, it's the color combination we stand behind.
Sight is one of the most underdeveloped senses when a baby is born. Their retina which allows them to see color hasn’t fully matured. Early stimulation can have profound effects on a child’s nervous system and the colors black and white are the easiest for babies to see. These colors can increase concentration skills, curiosity, soothe and relax, and stimulate the brain.
Consumer Affairs research shows that newborn babies see primarily in shades of black, white, and gray. For this reason, parents may want to reign in their desire to splash color on the walls — at least during a baby’s first three months.
According to Essential Baby, "A monochrome color scheme filled with contrasting patterns and shapes provides a newborn with the best form of visual stimulation.”
Even a nursery or kid’s room with black and white décor is always a safe a bet. By starting off with a monochrome color scheme, it’s easy to add ANY pop of color as the child grows and gives them freedom to personalize their own style. Any color goes great with black and white.
There are some amazing black and white blankets and swaddles on our site HERE! They are great for babies, kids, and adults too! There are so many uses for these blankets and can grow with the child.
“I personally believe children may benefit from high contrast designs beyond that timeframe. At 9 months and 2.5 years old, children remain captivated by black and white patterns. They've held their attention longer than pastel and primary color patterns and noticeably encouraged learning.”
Visual play for you and your baby
According to Ask Dr Sears, here are some fun and creative ways you can stimulate your newborn’s vision:
Surround your baby’s bed with stripes – buy sheets, blankets, crib bumpers, pillowcases and wallpaper that have dark and light stripes.
Black and white or light and dark contrasting toys – mobiles, rattles, the first teddy bear, and other favorite toys will grab your baby’s attention better if they’re the right colors. Resist the pretty pale blue and green rattle and go for the black, white and red one!
Dress the part – for those who want to take visual stimulation seriously, try to wear striped shirts as often as you can. Your baby’s eyes will thank you.
So the next time you want to dress your baby in brights think about them and their development.
Check out Cookie Couture for cool clothing options that engage your baby and everyone else around them!
Be happy,
Brandi and Cookie
Thank you for stopping by. Welcome :)
So what is this "Cookie Couture"? Why this? Why now? First off, I apologize to the people who think I sell cookies. Honestly, I would be a little bummed myself, however I think Cookie Couture Clothing is just as sweet ;)
Cookie is my daughter's name. Nope, not a nickname. That's her real name. How did we come up with the name, Cookie? Long story short, I heard the actress, Taraji P. Henson, talking about her character, Cookie, on the show, Empire, and of course when your pregnant you start pairing every name you hear with your last name. When I said, "Cookie Kennedy" out loud, I was hooked. It may seem a little weird at first but if you ever get a chance to meet my daughter, she is definitely a Cookie. As I am writing this she is currently 18 months. She inspired me and sparked this idea to start this business.
So my husband played in the NHL for 9 years and after he reluctantly retired, we settled in Pittsburgh, PA (where I was born and raised) and life without hockey began. With a masters degree is PR and Advertising from Duquesne University, I contemplated doing many, many things in that field. Besides doing some hosting work for our local NBC affiliate news station (WPXI), I ultimately still wanted to be my daughter's main caregiver.
The first 6 months of her life we were living in a hotel room in New Jersey. My husband was playing for the Devils and it was too late in the season to find a place to live so we decided to stay in a hotel, with a newborn, no car, and two tea cup poodles. WHAT were we THINKING??? We weren't. But hey, there was a mall across the street, we made a lot of memories, and Cookie and I became literally attached at the hip and developed a crazy bond lol. She's such a mama's girl still! No complaints though! Not really sure how I survived that hockey season but I do give thanks to my friends - Cabernet and Pinot Grigio.
So being stuck in a hotel room while my husband was on the road, I did a lot of research on "baby". Baby toys, baby gear, baby accessories, and of course baby clothes. Now, I've always had my own style and when it came time to dress my daughter, there was literally nothing I liked that was offered in stores. I was forced to shop online and there were several brands that have always stood out to me. I suddenly started to get compliments on all of her outfits and "cookie's style" in general. Everywhere I went people were always asking me where did I get her clothes?
You see where I'm going with this?
The idea was born. What if I brought together all of the coolest, most hip brands under one umbrella? What if I could do the work for fellow, fashionable, baby shoppers and make it easier for them to find clothes by putting some of the most stylish little threads on one online shop where you're guaranteed to find really cool pieces for your kid?
I went with this. And when we finally settled back in Pittsburgh, I continued to dig deeper, and deeper, and suddenly found myself going to a children's clothing expo in New York where I ended up placing my first order on the spot. It felt right. Then things just started snowballing.
Cookie Couture Clothing has many brands but it's really all tied in with "a look". Monochrome. Cool. Edgy. Trendy. Rockstar Style. Hip. Urban. Mostly Unisex. Adult style clothing for kids.
These clothes aren't massed produced. The material is quality. Besides carrying brands from NY and LA, I have brands from Israel, Australia, and even the Netherlands. You may even spot a celebrity kid rocking some of the brands I carry. I know Gwen Stefani's, Jennifer Lopez's, The Kardashian's, and Hilary Duff's kids are fans of a brand of mine. All of my clothes are handpicked and I would put every single piece on my own daughter or son.
Welcome aboard to this new "entrepreneurial" adventure. I hope you enjoy shopping at www.cookiecoutureclothing.com. I would love to hear from all of you. Please be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook. If you purchase, please tag me in your little one's stylish outfits from Cookie Couture! Would love to see everyone rocking cool clothes!!
Until next time...
xx
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