Mission
Our mission is to foster real, in-person connections between friends and family and their babies. We aim to build happy, healthy communities for children while continuing to prioritize relationships with their parents.
Who We Are
BabyStache is owned by two friends, Amanda and Sonia. They have a combined 30 years working in tech and telecom where they help bring people together via technology. Now, they’re going old school and bringing people together in-real-life.
Hi, I'm Amanda
As someone without bio children of my own, I'm very familiar with the mix of emotions that come with a friend's pregnancy announcement. There's total excitement - babies are incredible, messy, and inspiring little beings worthy of celebration! - and worry, knowing that our friendship won’t be the same.
When my husband and I became foster parents, we thought we'd be different. We'd be amazing parents without changing our relationships (ha!). But reality hit hard. Hosting friends meant exhausting preparations, and visiting others meant stressing about our little ones making a mess or getting into danger in non-baby-proofed homes. So, we often opted out, leading to crushing guilt. I felt like I was letting everyone down and losing myself in the process.
And I'm Sonia
I don’t have kids of my own either—just the furry, four-legged ones. But I’m surrounded by little ones everywhere: I have 9 nieces and nephews and am an auntie to many of my friends' kids. I increasingly see the value of a strong community for children and families. However, that doesn’t mean my home is ready for little ones.
In 2022, I was hosting our annual Friendsgiving event at my house for the first time. Many of our friends’ families had grown since our last Friendsgiving, which meant we had exponentially more kids running around. As a DINK (dual income, no kids), I didn’t have any toys or preparations for what was to come. With toddlers and bigger kids getting into everything adults don’t want them to, I locked eyes with Amanda and, with a deep breath, said, 'I only have dog toys.'
I had no idea that even simple things like my lamp (which did end up broken) and my cactus plant shelf would be so enticing to kids. I was stressed all day, and so were my friends
“… wouldn’t it be great if non-parents had a stash of everything needed to make their homes safe and fun for visits with friends and family and their babies? YES!”
What We Believe In
Celebrating | Connection | Community | Giving Back
Celebrating
We’re having a baby! There’s nothing better than sharing the happy news with those you love – your bestie, siblings and the soon-to-be grandparents. Gifting a BabyStache subscription is one way to include those you love most in this exciting new chapter.
Connection
Babies are wonderful… and babies come with a lot of stuff. We want to make in-person time easier. BabyStache can help ensure your baby-free home is safe and fun for stress-free afternoon visits with loved ones and their babies.
Community
This is why BabyStache exists. We believe community is critical for the health and happiness of children and everyone in a child’s life. Raising babies shouldn’t be lonely. Together is not only better, it’s more fun, so let BabyStache help!
Giving Back
We encourage our BabyStache community to upcycle any gently used and no longer needed Staches to local Foster Care Donation Closets. Being a foster parent is not cheap; these closets help reduce some of the hurdles to opening hearts and homes to these kiddos. Can’t find a Foster Care Donation Closet near you? Email us at support@babystache.com and we'll help!