As a promotion for our valued internet customers, Silly Goosy has introduced new lower Canadian shipping rates. Retail orders made through our website for delivery within Canada will now be charged only $7.50. Cheap!

Don't worry if you're one who likes to meet the $75 free shipping minimum, we aren't going to change that. We have just decided to take a bigger loss on our retail shipping costs so that more people will get exposed to the quality of Silly Goosy stuff.

We are pleased to announce that Silly Goosy has added brushed cotton infant hats to our product line. It's a classic knotted cap, made of soft, stretchy cotton, and comes in pink, blue and white.

Silly Goosy Designs will be at several trade shows this summer, and we want you to come out and see us! Mention that you saw this blog post, and we'll give you some Silly Goosy merchandise as a free gift.

Here's where you can find us:

• Alberta Gift Show booth #6313, Rexall Place, Edmonton (Aug 19-22)
  
• Vancouver Baby and Family Fair, Cascades Convention Centre, Langley (Sept 8-9)
  
• Vancouver Gift Show, BC Place Stadium, Vancouver (Sept 9-11)
  
• Baby & Family Fair, Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre (Oct 20-21)
  

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