Silly Goosy will be adding to our line of baby essentials, with the coming arrival of our new baby socks. White, with little orange Goosy footprint grips on the soles, these socks will be thick enough to keep baby's toes toasty, but thin enough to fit inside shoes and booties.

Some baby matters are hotly debated, and the choice of whether to use cloth or disposable diapers is one of the biggest. Many people have strong opinions on the matter. Whatever your feelings, both sides have pros and cons. A simple comparison of these pros and cons will allow you to make a more informed decision.

In response to significant demand and a growing number of requests, Silly Goosy has jumped into the organic movement with the launch of our brand new SILLY GOOSY ORGANIC line. We sourced out 100% certified organic cotton yarn, which we have had spun into the soft brushed cotton cloth you have come to expect from Silly Goosy. The cotton is being sewn in our most popular designs at the time of this post, so watch out for its arrival this Summer!

It seems that we as a child-rearing society have forgotten about swaddling our babies. Remember that line about the babe in the manger in the "swaddling clothes"? It seems that Mary, for one, knew how to keep her infant happy. Swaddling helps babies feel secure and warm, and allows them to do what they do best: sleep!

Swaddling is the practice of wrapping a baby cocoon-style in a blanket. Swaddle blankets like our own Silly Goosy Swaddlewrap work great because they have elongated arms that wrap around and around, making a secure swaddle simple.

Published studies have shown that swaddling infants helps them sleep longer without waking, and stay in REM sleep longer as well. Other medical research has suggested that swaddling helps reduce the risk of SIDS.

The biology behind swaddling is kind of interesting: the

This blog is designed to serve as a resource for parents of infants and toddlers with the challenges they encounter every day, from a practical perspective. Silly Goosy Designs is all about what works the best for babies, and not just when it comes to their clothing. SGBB is where we can all share some of these ideas. When you see an issue raised here on which you might want to share your own ideas, please post a comment.