In this issue:

1. Sprout Swap
   
   
2. Winter Clearance
   
   
3. Spotlight: ThinkBaby
   
   
4. February Events
   
   
5. Classes
   
   
6. Postpartum Depression

SPROUT SWAP - February 20-22

This one of a kind sale is especially tailored to our customers featuring cloth diapers, slings and baby carriers, nursing accessories and other gear for the natural-minded parent.

Come to shop all day February 20 & 22

Get involved by bringing in your gently used items, we will help you price them and have them available for sale during the swap. Items must be dropped off during business hours between February 6 and 13.

We will be accepting:
Cloth Diapers - clean and in good condition without holes. Similar diapers can be tied or packaged together in clear zip-top bags and priced as a set. Items not meeting these standards can be donated to the $1 bin.
Baby Carriers - clean and in good condition with all pieces included. Homemade carriers or those with excessive wear cannot be accepted.
Nursing Fashions and Accessories - Nursing tops in good condition, clean and without holes and nursing covers. No breast pumps or bottles.
Safe Feeding Supplies - Stainless steel bottles or cups, wooden bowls or utensils.
Additional Items - Diaper bags, bibs, wet bags.

We will not be taking childrens clothing, toys, car seats, swings, bouncers or furniture.

Sales will be recorded and proceeds will be disbursed with either 100% store credit or 80% cash. Store credit and checks will be available for pickup beginning March 3rd, and all unsold items must be picked up by March 7th or they will be donated.

More information and sign up sheets can be picked up at the store, or by contacting us.

Winter Clearance Sales

Spring and Summer are just around the corner! Hard to believe when there is snow on the ground, but it’s time to switch our showroom to short sleeves and warm weather products, and thus our first semi-annual sale is here!

Here’s what’s on sale:
Happy Green Bee - 30% off all long-sleeve sweaters and petal dresses, pants and leggings.
Sage Creek Organics - 40% off 2-piece pajama sets, infant jumpsuits and infant 2-piece sets.
Llamajamas - 20% off Longies wool soaker pants
Stonz Outdoor Footwear - Prices on all weather-proof soft shoes reduced to $39.95
Peekaru Babywearing Vest - 20% off. Because of the unique design and breathable fleece, the Peekaru is great for winter, spring and fall babywearing! Recycled fleece caps are now $6!

ALSO INCLUDED:
Safe Sippy Cups - $12 each, save $5
Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover Gift Sets - On sale for $39.95 each, save $10

Sale prices apply to orders between February 1 and 28, 2009 only. Clearance merchandise is FINAL SALE

Sample Sale

We’re updating some of the store samples we have been using for the past six months and we’re making the current samples available for sale.

Included in this sale is a Cherry Americana Crib, display and sample baby carriers, Ecotots furniture and more. Stop in soon to see the current selection, when they’re gone they’re gone.

Weekly Events

Weekly activities are open to everyone and FREE. Age ranges are suggestions only.

Moms Groups
Arranged by childrens ages, these weekly playdates are a time to meet other parents and children your child’s age. Siblings are welcome to attend any group.
0-6 months - Fridays 11am-12pm
6-12 months - Fridays 10am-11am
Toddlers - Tuesdays 10-11am

Crafty Tuesday
Tuesdays 11am-2pm
Each week we have a new craft project, geared toward ages 2-6. Crafts take 10-20 minutes.

Knitting Moms
Wednesday 10am
Knit, crochet, felt, sew or whatever your craft of choice while your children play.

Felt Board Fairy Tales
Wednesdays 1:30pm
Story time with a twist. A large flannel board displays the characters and scenes as the story unfolds.

Active Play Time
Fridays 2pm
Let the winter squirms wiggle their way out during active play time. Songs, dance, games and exercises for children ages 2-6.

Monthly Events

Activities listed here are FREE and open to all.

Babywearing Meeting
First Wednesday 10am - February 4
A casual time to try and see baby carriers in action. Come with questions or to share your stash.

La Leche League Toddler & Tandem Meeting
Second Thursday 7pm - February 12
Support group for mothers nursing beyond one year and/or nursing more than one child. Contact Helen for more information 740-485-2864

Columbus Attachment Parents
Second Saturday 10:30am - February 14
Fourth Thursday 6:30pm - February 26
This month’s topic is Pre- and Post-natal depression.

Dad’s Coffee
Second & Fourth Wednesday 10am
Bring your kids to play while you meet other dads who stay or work at home. The coffee’s on us.

Parenting Book Club
Third Saturday 11am - February 21
We are discussing Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline by Becky Bailey.

FEBRUARY Classes

Cloth Diapers 101
Wednesday, February 11 6:30pm OR
Tuesday, February 24 6:30pm
Don’t know a prefold from an All-in-One? This class is an overview of the types of diapers available, plus how to use and care for them. Registration required, $10 per family, returned as store credit after the class. Space is limited.

Baby Carriers 202
Tuesday, February 17 6:30pm
Featuring woven wraps, mei tais and buckle carriers. This class is intended for families with children six months through toddlerhood and will focus on techniques for safe and comfortable babywearing with heavier children. Registration required, $5 per adult, returned as store credit after class. Space is limited, please register early by calling or stopping in the store.

What Do You Do When They Do That?
Wednesday, February 18, 6:30pm
Childcare experts Deb and David talk about how to handle some of the challenges our children throw at us! Add some more tools to your parenting toolbox. A Q&A session will follow the class. No children please, call Sprout Soup if you need to arrange childcare. Registration required.

Toys & Play Presentation
Thursday, February 19 7pm
Keep the essentials in your child's childhood. Rebecah Freeling of Briar Rose Children's Center will discuss the importance of creative play and its developmental benefits. FREE

Jammin' With Annie
Annie is a local musician providing families with a fun & informal way to bond through music and movement. Call Annie 740-965-3603 or visit www.anniejamband.com for info.

FREE introductory classes Wednesday, February 25 at 6pm and Saturday, February 28 at 10:30am

Open on Sundays

The Sprout Soup store will be open on Sundays for the month of February. Let us know if you like this extra weekend shopping day by stopping by.

Did You Know?

Sprout Soup offers Gift Registries and Gift Certificates. Gift registries must be created in the store, gift certificates are available both online and in store and once purchased they can be used in either venue.>

Cloth Diaper Offerings!

The month of January saw big changes in our cloth diapering offerings. We now have prefolds, fitteds, wool wraps, plastic wraps and a new, locally-made line of knit soakers. We have the most diverse selection in Columbus!

Pre & Post-Natal Depression

Being pregnant, or the birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.

Some moms can develop symptoms of depression while pregnant, and some new moms experience the baby blues, a mild, short-lived depression for a few days or weeks after childbirth. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 10 percent of new moms experience postpartum depression — a more severe form of depression that can develop within the first six months after giving birth. For women with postpartum depression, feelings such as sadness, anxiety and restlessness can be so strong that they interfere with daily tasks.
Experiencing depression after childbirth isn't a character flaw or a weakness. Sometimes it's simply part of giving birth.

If you're depressed, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms-and enjoy your baby. (information taken from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/)

We will be discussing Pre & Post-Natal Depression at the Columbus Attachment Parenting meetings, Saturday February 14 at 10:30am or Thursday, February 26 at 6:30pm.

Thank you for your support!

Noah and Alissa DeRouchie

www.SproutSoup.com

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