Contractions began 5 days after my due date. My husband drove us to the hospital, we arrived around 6 pm. My contractions were irregular but continued throughout the night with little dilation. I didn't sleep much (or at all). As each hour passed the pain intensified. My water didn’t break on its own. Finally dilating, I could no longer take the pain. The next morning I opted for the [...]
Nothing’s worse than discovering some smelly, ugly spots of mold on your adorable organic baby clothes. Fortunately, this doesn’t happen very often, but in case it ever does we wanted to provide you with a simple guide on how to address it—and how to avoid it in the first place. Mold Basics Molds like mildew are fungi, usually microscopic in size, that occur in nature. They reproduce by [...]
If your children are begging for a pet but you are on the fence because of all the work involved, you may want to consider all the amazing benefits that pets can bring to your family. Scientific research shows that pets can have a profound positive impact on children. In fact, children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development can improve when they interact with a family pet. Here are some [...]
When I was pregnant with my son, I had the pleasure of being pregnant alongside a dear friend. Our due dates were only days apart. She invited me to a prenatal yoga class. We attended a weekly class in her neighborhood, where I learned to connect with my breath, my baby and myself. It was a wonderful experience that only scratched the surface of what was to come. After birth, [...]
Welcoming a new baby is such a special and memorable time for families. When you finally have that little bundle of joy in your arms after months of anticipation, it feels like your heart could explode with love. You may have been expecting the heart explosion but what about the million little things racing through your mind? From the second our babies are born, it is natural for mothers to [...]
What if you could give a gift to your children that not only makes them happy and cozy, but also helps to make the world a better place? When you choose Cat & Dogma organic baby clothes, you are not only committing to improving our natural environment, you are also giving back to children around the world. At the core of our company is our immeasurable compassion for children [...]
We caught up with our busy founder, Adrian, on her birthday (which happens to be National Make A Difference Day!) to chat about Motherhood, becoming an entrepreneur & inspiration. Adrian's full hearted approach to business & motherhood is what fuels Cat & Dogma. Her passion for prosperity for the planet & humankind is as inspiring as it is soulful. Q: Why did you start Cat & Dogma? A: After owning [...]
It can sometimes feel overwhelming when trying to figure out which products are the best from an environmental standpoint. Eco clothing is a challenging topic because we must weigh the pros and cons of each option, such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, silk, and others. Here at Cat & Dogma, we choose organically grown cotton as the material to make our adorable, comfy baby clothes. Although there are some environmental [...]
As the older children head back to school this time of year, you may be at home with an infant wondering how to fill your day. Mommy and Me classes are the perfect antidote to any of that stir craziness or loneliness you may be experiencing, and offer so many benefits to both you and your baby. When you start exploring all of the Mommy and Me options out there, [...]
Why We Are Buzzing About Bees Here At Cat & Dogma We are excited to be celebrating National Honey Bee Awareness Day this month. Held this year on August 18th, the event began in 2009 by a group of beekeepers who petitioned for a formal proclamation by the United States Department of Agriculture to honor honey bees and beekeeping. This special day brings together beekeepers, bee associations, and [...]