Phoenix Metro Area Residents

Hello fellow Arizonans!  We are so glad you found Wildflower Diapers!  You are probably the only people visiting our store who may actually recognize the Desert Marigold on our front page.  That one came up in our back yard, and served as our company logo for about our first year in business!

I'm Shannon, the founder and owner of Wildflower Diapers.  I started Wildflower Diapers out of our home in April 2005 when our daughter, Ella, was about 5 months old.  Ella was cloth diapered, and we found it unusual that in such a large metropolitan area, we couldn't find a single store that carried any of the wonderful, modern cloth diapers that I kept seeing all over the internet!  We spent alot of time cultivating a strong online presence, while also talking to local moms' groups, making home visits to expectant parents, and offering our free workshops at Mothers' Milk Boutique- a local breastfeeding store that was amazing about offering us space and advertising for our little business.  I was so grateful to be able to run a small business with my children by my side- I was also still working part-time at Arizona State University as a Botanist, with Ella accompanying me to work.  So while I was working harder and longer hours than I ever had in my life, it allowed me to keep my baby and my older son, Riley (then 4) close by!  As Ella got older, I was unable to continue taking her to work at ASU so I left to make Wildflower Diapers a full-time (and then some!) venture.

Our little business soon grew out of our home, and we now have a shipping center and showroom in Scottsdale, where I work, still under Ella's supervision, with big brother Riley often joining us when school is out!  We have helpers now, some who have little ones of their own, so our customers may hear baby chatter in the background when talking with one of our customer service representatives!

We feel so lucky to have the support of so many local cloth diapering families, and it is a privilege to assist you as you start your journey into cloth diapering!  So whether you are veteran cloth diaperers just finding us, or expecting your first baby, we welcome you!

Warm Regards,

Shannon and the Wildflower Diapers Family

About our Scottsdale Location-

PLEASE NOTE NEW RETAIL LOCATION

We have expanded our store and separated our internet operations from our retail showroom.  Our internet fulfillment, shipping, and receiving will still be at 14415 N. 73rd St. Suite 107B (building shown below).  Our retail showroom (image to come!) has moved just across the parking lot to the building to the south at 13901 N. 73rd St. Suite 218.  It is right next door to New York's Best Italian Bistro, which is seen easily seen from 73rd St.  If you park in the large lot outside New York's Best, you just follow the sidewalk to the east and our showroom is the first suite on the left. (And then be sure to eat there on your way out- the food is wonderful!)

Wildflower Diapers is operated out of our Scottsdale, Arizona location where all inventory is available for purchase in person during our walk-in hours (see schedule below).  Local customers are also welcome to place an order online, and select "Local Pickup" as their shipping option.  In-stock orders are usually available for pick-up the next business day- please contact us to alert us that you would like pick it up and we can make the arrangements!

For those considering cloth diapering, our Cloth Diapering Workshops (see schedule below) are a great place to start!  They provide the most comprehensive introduction to cloth diapering, and you will have an opportunity to see and feel all of our products.  Our workshops usually last 1-1.5 hours, or until the last question or concern is addressed!  We provide this service free of charge. 

IMPORTANT NOTE TO HELP YOU FIND US:  Please note that our building is on the EAST side of 73rd street in a building called "Los Arcos Professional Plaza South."  There are identical addresses on the west side, but those numbers belong to N. Scottsdale Rd.

PARKING:  There is plenty of parking in the large lot south of our building, in front of New York's Best Italian Bistro.  You will see the restaurant easily from the street.

DIRECTIONS:  Call us if you have any trouble finding us!  480-551-4910

From Central Phoenix:  Take 51 North to Greenway, exit at Greenway (exit 12) and turn right (east).  Follow Greenway about 5.1 miles to Scottsdale Road.  Keep going- cross Scottsdale Rd. and take first right (south) on N. 73rd St.  Go about 0.6 mile.  Our building will be on your LEFT (EAST) side of road.  Look for the restaurant with the green awning, and follow the sidewalk to our suite, which will be the first one on your left.

From the West Valley, North Phoenix:  Get on the Loop 101 going east and exit at Scottsdale Rd.  Go south about 3 miles and turn left (east) on Acoma.  Turn right (south) and go ~0.2 mile.  Our building will be on your LEFT (EAST) side of road. Look for the restaurant with the green awning, and follow the sidewalk to our suite, which will be the first one on your left.

From the East Valley:  Get on the Loop 101 going north and exit at Cactus Rd (exit 40).  Turn left (west) on Cactus and go 2 miles to Scottsdale Rd.  Turn right (north) on Scottsdale Rd. and go about 1.1 miles to Thunderbird Rd.  Turn right (east) on Thunderbird and take your first left turn (it is almost immediately!) onto N. 73rd St.  Our building is the first building on the RIGHT (EAST) side of the road.  Look for the restaurant with the green awning, and follow the sidewalk to our suite, which will be the first one on your left.

Cloth Diapering Workshop

We are pleased to offer free Cloth Diapering seminars at our Scottsdale office location!  In each workshop, we will cover:

• General information about cloth diapering, including cost comparisons, environmental concerns, and health concerns
• The different systems of cloth diapers used today
• The different fiber options for cloth diaper covers
• How to fold prefolds
• How to achieve the best fit in prefolds, fitted cloth diapers, and covers
• How to choose the best system for your family
• Washing your cloth diapers
• Good cloth diaper maintenance

We will have many different brands of cloth diapers and covers available for participants to see and feel, and will be happy to cover any additional topics of interest to workshop attendees.

Next Cloth Diaper Class:  Saturday, September 20, 2008

The next "Cloth Diapering 101" workshop will be held September 20 at 9:00 AM at our retail location in Scottsdale.  Registration is limited, so please register early by sending an email to workshops@wildflowerdiapers.com.  Please provide us with your name, phone number, and due date/age of child and we will reserve your spot.

Future Cloth Diapering Workshop Dates

To be determined...

There will be no class in August, but please don't hesitate to come into the shop for individual instruction or to schedule a one-on-one consultation.

NEW! Babywearing Class!

We are thrilled to announce that Susan, Owner of BestFed in Phoenix, will be joining the Wildflower Diapers family.  Susan has many years of experience that thousands of Phoenicians have benefited from, and we are now very excited that she will be sharing her expertise with our customers by offering our first-ever, free Babywearing Class.  Susan will cover:

• Benefits of wearing your baby
• Different types of carriers
• Choosing a carrier
• How to properly put your carrier on

Next Babywearing Classes: 

Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at 9:30 AM

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 at 9:30 AM

Please register for the class by sending an email to susan@wildflowerdiapers.com.  Please include your name and phone number.

Local Resources for Related Products

We receive many requests for products that we don't carry.  Many of these products are available through other wonderful local retailers listed below.  We strongly recommend the following mother-owned and operated stores, where you will receive ongoing customer support and excellent customer service! The businesses below have been instrumental in helping our business grow with their friendship, advice, and customer referrals and we are grateful to return the favor.

Mothers' Milk Boutique - Scottsdale - Breastfeeding support, breast pump sale and rental, nursing clothing, bras, boutique diaper bags, crib bedding, nursery furniture, New Native pouch, Moby Wrap, Taylor Made slings and many products for mom and baby.

Every Mother and Child - Mesa - Resale (gently used) maternity clothes, breast pumps, bras and underwear, nursing and maternity pillows, Hotslings, Over the Shoulder Baby Holder, Hip Hammock, ERGOBaby Carrier, Moby Wrap, Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper and other infant and mama products.

Next Generation Diaper Service and Breastfeeding Supply - Serving Phoenix and Tucson metro areas.  Offering home delivery of DSQ prefolds and laundering service for those unable or unwilling to wash at home!

Wildflower Diapers, and everyone listed here, THANK YOU for supporting locally-owned, independent businesses!