MEET THE FOUNDER

I'm Gwendolyn Gardner
--the Chief Chick, founder, and designer of Simply Chickie Clothing.

I created the company for you in response to a need that I identified for affordable organic baby rompers and blankets after a life event that changed my perspective.

Over 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. That same week, I found out that I was pregnant with my little girl.

As you can imagine, the juxtaposition of life and death was confusing, yet transforming. I started thinking about what I put in my body and what I put on it. I paid attention to smells and food and everything coming in contact with my mouth and my skin.
I needed to live because I was going to be a single mom, and I needed to be here for years to come.

I was eventually operated on and the cancer was excised. However, I couldn't stop there. I started taking really good care of myself—exercised—ate organically grown fruits and vegetables —and practiced yoga.

I paid attention to labels and discovered that the lovely soft cotton clothing I enjoyed hid a dirty secret. The cotton crop is one of the most polluting crops grown.

As I started making life-altering changes, I also thought about my daughter every step of the way - and your children as well.

I knew for sure I was going to do everything in my power to ensure my little girl was as safe as I could make her and that your children were safe too-- and the idea of Simply Chickie was born.

Since your baby's skin is very porous, I created an organic cotton clothing line for babies - that not only did I know would be safe for my girl and your children, but I also printed the funny stuff that woke me up at night about babies on each piece.

I want to add laughter to your day!