Clever Mamma Profile: BabyButton

Our very first Clever Mamma Profile for 2013 is the super sweet Janell from Babybutton. I met Janell over a year ago in my Business Mum's Club and we have been following each others biz since, and now I am so excited to have her and her awesome handmade mummy-products on the CM site (you MUST check out her nappy wallets!). 
 
1. Tell us a little about yourself and your business... My name is Janell, I’m mother to Addison who is 2 years old and I am expecting my second child in May 2013. My business is Babybutton, a range of handmade products to assist new mums in their motherhood journey, such as breastfeeding/burb cloths, larger absorb bibs, nappy wallets and baby tag-a-long blankets.

2. How did your business begin? I love being a mother, and have found my journey to motherhood has been beautiful, life-enhancing and taught me lots of lessons I was completely unprepared for. My business Babybutton was born after experiencing several situations using my breastfeeding cover and finding the high demand from other women to have such an item. I started by word of mouth and grew from there. Through my experiences and in talking to other mums, I found myself with a desire to create an entire range of handmade products that meet our needs. Some of my main design ranges have been bibs that are larger, using more absorbent and durable fabrics, and breastfeeding/burb cloths that are soft washable and using fashionable fabrics.   

3. The bits I love... I love seeing my new concepts come to fruition. And more importantly, I love meeting new mums and sharing stories.

4. The bits I not-so-love... Like most business owners, my accounts seem to be on the bottom of the to-do list each day and sourcing new stockists for my product range.

5. Any tips for other Clever Mammas? Follow your dream, don’t give up on yourself. There are so many wonderful network groups and services that will help you. The community of business mums is amazing, and the support we all offer each other is amazing.

6. Devonshire Tea versus Coffee & Cake??? I am more of a coffee girl and I do love cake with anything! 

Thanks for taking some time out with us Janell, and best of luck with bubs number 2. We can't wait to hear if Addi has a little brother or a little sister!

Now I know you would like to take a closer look at the Babybutton range for yourself or as a very thoughtful gift for a loved one. You can find Janell's web details here on the Clever Mamma directory and please do let her know that Clever Mamma sent you.