Sloppy baby.

• Author: Peterson, Eric
• Position: [small biz] COLORADO COOL STUFF - Sloppy Baby LLC - Brief article

Sisters Nichole Montoya and Nesha Thompson started Sloppy Baby in 2005. As both had baby daughters at the time, "We realized there was a gap in the market in terms of hip baby accessories," Montoya says. Their first product was a Bib & Burp Cloth Set, with unique fabrics and simple designs. They've since expanded into patchwork sensory-stimulating baby blankets.

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"We've had a lot of ups and some downs," Montoya says. "Bottom line, the baby business has taught me...