Hi, I'm Stephena

Throughout my motherhood journey I found several baby essentials that fell short of my needs. Determined to find better solutions, I put my passion for sewing to use and began creating solutions. As a former Army Nurse and mom of 4, versatility, functionality, durability, and safety are of utmost importance to me.  The safety of your Little Love is of top priority, so I ensure my products meet the strict safety standards set by the Consumer Products Safety Commission.  I won’t create anything that I haven’t or wouldn’t use on my own kids and I hope you enjoy them with yours 😊

The Cocoona® was born

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I started this journey with our first dancing skunk when we moved to New England. We were new to the frigid winter weather and new to parenting. All we wanted was to find something that would keep our baby warm for the short trip in the car seat to the car and then as we carried him from the car in his carrier into the store. I had the worst time trying to find something that could be used safely on both devices and keep him warm.  I tried a blanket, but he would kick his tiny feet out…and somehow his sock off…in no time.  I couldn't find anything that could go across one device to the next.  So I got to work designing and creating the Cocoona® that worked on his car seat and carrier, but also on his stroller, in my arms, in the swing at the park, and so much more!

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What you can expect from our products

  • Safety

    Safety is our top priority. All of our products are made to meet CPSC safety requirements and go through quality control tests.

  • Versatile

    Growing kids and buys lives makes for diverse needs. Each of our products are designed to meet multiple needs to save time, money, and stress.

  • High Quality

    Our products are handmade here in the USA. We source amazing fabrics and take care to ensure quality in our craftsmanship.

  • Long Lasting

    Since we use quality materials and craftmanship, our products are built to last for years and kids to come. I've been using them for years with my own kids.
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What's the meaning of Dancing Skunks?

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Since all of my products are inspired by my children, I thought it only appropriate to name my business after something inspired by them as well! We LOVE our family dance parties.  I noticed that our dance parties were getting rather...fragrant and the kids thought this was HILARIOUS.  So I called them my skunks every time we were dancing and they got a kick out of it.  During the time when I was trying to come up with my business name, we were having a particularly epic dance party and I called them my dancing skunks and something inside of me said "that's it!"  I know it's silly, but I feel like it says everything I wanted my business name to.  It is inspired by my kids and is also so reflective of parenthood in general.  Sometimes it stinks, sometimes it's joyous.  Sometimes it's a ballet, sometimes it's hip hop...

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