OUR STORY

1993: THE GREEN DREAM

Children bring all kinds of wonderful gifts with them when they enter the world. When our first child, Layla, was born, she brought us a whole new perspective on everything; from our lack of foresight as to how many diapers we'd need to pack for an afternoon on the town, (at least eight), to the true nature of reality and our place in it, (haven't figured that one out yet!).

As part of finding my way with her, I left a career in the fashion industry where I was promoting products and ideas for women, and men, that I didn't want for my own daughter.

I started Green Babies with a simple idea:

That every baby is wonderful and deserves the best, most comfortable, cutest, most well constructed, softest, irritant-free clothes. (Without breaking Mom and Dad's budget!)

1994: ME AND MY BABY

I was sewing and screen-printing the first Green Babies during my baby's nap time. I sold quite a few 'basics' to friends. As we got more stylin', I strapped Layla into her sling and we took samples around to stores and started taking orders! It was exhilarating!

1995: A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS

Soon we had more orders than my old Singer could keep up with and after looking long and hard, we found a bright, airy, family owned and operated factory to sew for us.

We learned a lot during this time! We owe so much to the Moms and caregivers who tried and tested our samples and fabrics those first seasons. Their knowledge and insight was so valuable to our success. Mom's do know best, (and Dads, too!); our good garments got better and better: Thanks!

1996: WE'RE ORGANICALLY GROWING!

Green Babies packing and shipping department (that is, my friends and I at the kitchen table) was really squeezing us out of our city loft. At the same time, we were expanding our family, with the birth of our second daughter, Mina. Fortunately, my wonderful and smart husband stepped in and took over the job of running the business, and we found a beautiful turn-of-the century house, big enough for us and Green Babies (we thought!), in the rustic Hudson River Valley, just north of New York City. (Rip Van Winkle and Icabod Crane territory.)

Nature spoke to us from the geese overhead and the woods up the street, and we felt the clothes were richer for it.

1999: THE "BEET" GOES ON

We've introduced two more organic lines: , classic little layette bodies like footed pants and convertible gowns with smaller prints for small people! And 6 months through 7 years with colors borrowed from nature and styles that imagine a lot of outdoor activity. They've outgrown our home, and along with Green Babies, are now warehoused in a converted fire station.

Our clothes have appeared dozens of times in magazines and even been on the covers of CHILD, BABY, and SMALL WORLD. We have a loyal following, and Moms often tell us that our clothes are their favorites!

We know that the most important baby in the world is the one you're thinking about. We hope you'll join us and consider making them a Green Baby.

Best,

The Fassas