About Better Baby Bums
Better for your Baby. Better for our Planet.
Better Baby Bums was founded by two moms who have made it our mission to find healthy, natural ways to raise our combined six kids, all aged 5 and under! We are passionate about researching and personally test-driving all of the products that you will find here. If you were to come into our homes, you would be sure to find these products there. Although we can't invite you all to visit us personally, we do welcome you to check out our site. As moms ourselves, we understand the value of tips from other parents which is why you should check out our "Better Bits" section of our product descriptions. It is our mission to ensure that the products you will find here are better for the environment and better for your baby's bum (and the rest of the family too!). We're always looking for "Better Bits" from moms like you so if there are any products you would like to see here, or if you have any feedback on the products we carry, please drop us a line!
Jennifer Grenz grew up hanging out on farms and spending countless hours enjoying the outdoors fishing and hiking with her dad throughout the interior and coastal BC. This, along with her First Nations background, lead to her deep connection to the land and dedication to being a good steward of it. In 2004, Jennifer graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Agroecology and started a successful career working for a number of prominent environmental NGOs including the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, Evergreen, the Invasive Plant Council of BC, and Langley Environmental Partners Society. Jen was published extensively in a number of farming and animal husbandry publications where she was a sought out expert on chemical-free nutrient cycling and pasture management. Donned the "Manure Maiden" by her peers at work, Jen shifted gears from an expert in animal poop to that of another...baby poop. After having premature twins, Alicia and Madelyn, in 2007, Jen began an earnest search for natural baby products for her tiny babies. It was out of frustration of not finding such products in a centralized location that Jen and her sis-in-law Corina began Better Baby Bums. Since that time, Jen has helped to expand the product testing department of the company by adding a little boy, Joshua, to the family last winter. Jen is looking forward to an exciting 2010 as she and her family start an organic farm in Delta, BC. If you can't find Jen, she is probably out riding her horse, a lovely Clydesdale named Banner. Go big or go home are her words to live by!
Corina Kuban's interest in the environment and conservation began at a young age when she served on the student council and founded a "Kids for Saving the Earth" club at her local elementary school. This early taste of politics was enough, however, to direct her efforts elsewhere. After leaving her brief political career behind, she went on to study music and graduated with her Bachelor of Music from the University of British Columbia in 2002. With the birth of Anika in 2004, Corina, as so many other new parents, found that her commitment to healthy living and environmental conscience, were once again brought to the forefront of her mind. Many a nap time was spent in front of the computer, researching healthier options for her new baby. Between the births of Jonas in 2006 and Mathea in 2009, Corina and partner/sister-in-law Jennifer founded Better Baby Bums. The concept was formed as a result of their own frustrations at the difficulty in finding products that passed their seal of approval. They set out to create a one-stop-shop for natural baby and children's products, testing and using all of the products that they carry in their own homes. More than five years after the birth of her first baby, nap time is a thing of the past! Corina still spends hours in front of her computer, though researching healthier products for her family, which has now expanded to include the thousands of Better Baby Bums families as well. If you can't find Corina, try following the power cord to where it's plugged into her computer. If she's not there, chances are she's gone off grid and is lounging around Mayne Island, BC, or is testing out a recipe in her 1950's original kitchen. Everything in moderation are her words to live by, unless it comes to chocolate!
