Fresh baby gear with Peppermint

Hey mamas, there’s a fresh new spot for all things baby in town. Peppermint Baby Boutique in Richardson hosts its grand opening this Saturday with a special preview of Ricki Lake’s new movie The Business of Being Born, a donation drive for needy babes, free classes for moms – and of course, great shopping!

Owned by babywearing advocate and expert Marni Matyus, Peppermint.com and The Sling Station are the largest retailers of baby slings in the nation. The Peppermint Baby Boutique features a baby sling showroom, organic baby products and breastfeeding supplies and parenting classes.

The controversial birth documentary The Business of Being Born will show at 11:30am and 2pm; movie admission is $5, or free with the donation of a baby item. Donations are being accepted on behalf of The Network of Community Ministries, so bring in your baby basics: diapers, wipes, toiletries and baby food. A baby fair will run throughout the day with free demonstration classes including yoga for moms, baby sign language and sling/carrier use and selection. Want a shot at a $100 gift certificate? Enter the Peppermint Baby mascot contest and create the Peppermint Baby with dolls or other crafts.

Hit Peppermint’s grand opening Sat., Feb. 23 from 11am-4pm at 1778 N. Plano Rd., Suite 100 in Richardson. For more details, visit Peppermint or call 214/623-5080.