Thursday, July 12, 2012

Made in the USA



 


Many customers come to Daisy Baby asking which of our lines are "Made in the USA". While this is a sentiment we appreciate, we want to discuss a little bit what that actually means, so hopefully you can all be smarter consumers, know your options, and make truly informed choices!

While "Made in the USA" sounds pretty simple, it's not. And because of that, you may wish to examine why you want to purchase something made here! Do you want something that's creating jobs for Americans? Do you want something that follows American safety standards? Do you want something that has a "greener" footprint, due to less overall travel?

If you're wanting a line that creates jobs for Americans, perhaps you'll be interested in a smaller furniture company like Relics that still makes all their furniture by hand, or a woman-owned bedding company using local seamstresses, like Bebe Chic! These provide that American authenticity many people appreciate.

If you're looking for something that follows American safety standards - please know that all of our lines do! In fact, all of our imported lines are checked at the borders coming in.

What about a greener line? We have some green American-made lines, but also you may want to consider lines like Oeuf - made in Latvia with responsible environmental stewardship practices.

Are you interested in purchasing from companies that treat their employees responsibly? Our American companies are fantastic, but also consider Stokke - made in Norway (home of the fifty-three week maternity leave policy).

If what you're really after is that American flag, we're so happy to support the following USA manufacturers (and a few more!). Please check our website for a symbol showing which of our lines are American made.

Bedding:
Annette Tatum/Little House
Bebe Chic
Bella Notte
Doodlefish
Elizabeth Allen
Lulla Smith
Maddie Boo
New Arrivals
Oilo
Pine Creek
Sterling Annabella

Furniture:
Art for Kids
Bradshaw Kirchofer
Four Seasons
Little Castle
Muu
Newport Cottages
Spot on Square
Relics
Stanley Young America



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