One of the first and best things I learned as a new mother was how to swaddle. When my twins were born they had a very strong Moro (jerking) reflex. They were full term and pretty tight in utero so when they came out their arms would spontaniously jump out …
Most of us know that breastmilk is evolutionarily designed for your baby. Some new studies suggest that breastmilk contains a strain of bacteria that protects your babies gut against harmful bacteria that may wreak havok inside your babies digestive system. The complex sugars were long thought to have no …
The other day, I packed my diaper bag with four cloth diapers. I was going to be gone for the afternoon to visit a friend, and I had assumed that four diapers would be enough. Usually, I come home from an outing with a couple of extras to spare. We …
Some people are overwhelmed with the thought of switching up their whole baby routine with something new. Whether this is your first baby or not, you are probably set in some form of pattern. Nursing, sleep, changing diapers. You have just made such a huge adjustment to your lifestyle. Why …
I’m not taking a stance one way or another on whether or not to vaccinate your children. I don’t feel it’s my place. I’ve chosen a middle ground for my own children, but I’m not even suggesting anyone choose the middle ground. That’s not what this blog is. This blog …
When my first baby was born, I wanted to do the right thing, but there were so many life changes needed to be a fully crunchy mom, I was overwhelmed and confused. Then, I ran across a blog that pointed out when you’re having a new baby, taking baby steps …
If you have a baby and you plan on going swimming this summer than a reusable swim diaper is a must have. I am amazed at the number of people who will put their child in a disposable diaper for the beach or pool. Even the disposable swim diapers are …
Meat, sweets, fruit, salty. When you have a craving during pregnancy, your body is trying to tell you something. More calories, or more of a certain vitamin. It is really a good idea to listen to these cravings. Do not deprive yourself or your baby what you need. Unless …
A healthy pregnant woman should be birthing at home. I don’t understand the response “I just feel safer in the hospital”. When your chances of a hospital cesarean are closing in on 35% in this country. One of the highest cesarean rates of civilized countries. The homebirth cesarean rate is …
I know it is a bit ironic what I am about to blog about. I am basically going to rant a bit about the overconsumption of media these days. Here I am just adding to the machine with this blog which in turn I am advising to tune it all …
