I think it started as soon as I started telling people I was pregnant. I hadn’t felt so much peer pressure since middle school. Suddenly, my life became open to all kinds of advice and criticism. Simply because I was growing a tiny embryo, everyone decided that they knew what…
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Some great tips from Giselle at Nurture Baby…Naturally on starting a babywearing group in your area. Helpful advice even if you have a group going already. I’ll be using her tips on building a sling library for sure! Joining or creating a babywearing group is a great way to learn…
Leave a CommentLast week, the Environmental Law Foundation sent out a press release about their tests that found illegal amounts of lead in packaged products for babies and kids. NPR covered the story, but the news has hardly made headlines. I only came across the news after it was posted from a…
Leave a CommentMy husband often tells me to stop reading. When I am trying to make a decision about something, I am the type of person who has to over-analzye it and over-research every possible option. It is kind of a miracle that I am able to actually make a decision. True…
One CommentJan at Sleeping Baby Productions has put together this helpful page on newborn and infant positioning; the information is based on a talk given at the recent International Babywearing Conference by M’Liss Stelzer, a registered nurse who has studied the effects of poor positioning (in particular in bag sling type…
Leave a CommentI wanted to give a shout out to a wonderful project started by another mama: Simple Gift: Stories From Breastfeeding Mamas. Many of us rely on the wisdom and experience of other mamas as we begin our breastfeeding journey. Hearing how others met and dealt with the challenges and joys…
2 CommentsCallum and I just enjoyed his second round of airplane flights (he’s 17 months). When I booked our tickets a month ago, I faced the “do I get him his own seat” dilemma. As you likely know, children under 2 are allowed to fly for free on domestic US flights…
11 CommentsWho doesn’t love chocolate milk? Or, uh, chocolate baby formula? No wait… chocolate formula? Unfortunately, it appears that we won’t be able to get our chocolate formula anymore. Apparently, the Enfagrow Chocolate Toddler Formula was intended to provide “nutritional support” for toddlers in the form of a chocolate drink. It…
Leave a CommentMany of us have been told repeatedly to do our Kegels during and after pregnancy to prevent problems such as incontinence. Bio-mechanical scientist Katy Bowman has an interesting alternative to the traditional Kegel, which she sees as inadequate for creating a strong pelvic floor. Check out Katy’s information on the…
Leave a CommentWelcome to the June Carnival of Natural Parenting: Outdoor fun This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared their stories and tips for playing outside with kids. Please read to the…
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