Unique handmade cloth diapers as a simple and eco-friendly option for your baby’s everyday diapering essentials because… poop happens.
Thank you for exploring my shop! I’m Angela, the sole designer, machine mechanic, and seamstress behind The Albino Squirrel. Since 2014, I have spent countless hours fabricating premium baby essentials in my studio here in Warner Robins, Georgia.
My shop’s name holds a deeply personal story. “Squirrel” was a loving nickname from my previous career in graphic design—because, well, I just like squirrels! The “Albino” part was added when I became pregnant with my first child, Erik. At just eight weeks, I discovered a small spot of melanoma skin cancer. It was terrifying, and a direct result of spending years carelessly outside without sunscreen. Fortunately, it was caught early and completely removed. From then on, tanning was out; white became my new tan. I joked with friends that I was now an albino squirrel, and the name stuck as a badge of survival and a reminder to protect what matters most.
As a graphic designer and a mother of two, my sewing room quickly transformed from a creative outlet into a precision production space. Over the last decade, my obsession with quality led me to self-teach the mechanical restoration and fine-tuning of vintage sewing machines. Today, I use beautifully restored, meticulously calibrated domestic machines to ensure every diaper system features precise, gentle stitching that stands up to heavy everyday washing.
Creating diaper systems that are exceptionally durable, easy to clean, and CPSC-compliant allows me to use my design background to build a better product. It feels incredible to make eco-friendly baby gear that saves families money and keeps thousands of disposables out of our landfills.
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OTHER SHOPS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALBINO SQUIRREL:
https://www.TwelveCentFish.Etsy.com - Awesome Handmade Camera Straps
https://TenaciousTengu.Etsy.com - (My Husband's Shop) - Handmade Handkerchiefs