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Having a baby is an adventure in medical care. You are learning which bugs are harmless and which ones are more serious. You can rest assured that most colds and bugs your child gets are normal and relatively harmless. They just make your baby miserable. It becomes a trial by fire but you don’t have [...]
New parents are always receiving advice, some of it is valuable and some of it is completely out there. Sometimes we need it, but sometimes it is unsolicited. With all the advice, suggestions and methods of parenting, it might be confusing for a new parent to decide what kind of relationship they want with their [...]
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2011 came and went faster than I could blink an eye, with the dawn of many new and great adventures that God presented to us. I wanted to start off this New Year talking about a very serious health problem that I have been dealing with and felt that sharing my experience would help other [...]
This year we were thankful for the babies born in 2011. Just look at all these adorable faces! A BIG congrats to 8 of our ANOM writers, (in order) Heather, Keleigh, Melanie, Sarah, Lindsey, Melissa, Valerie and Maria, in the birth of their beautiful babies this year! (You can read a few of their [...]
With the impending birth of our third child in a few very short weeks, I have been giving some thought to writing down some tips that helped me with the natural birth of our second child after having had a medicated one previously. Natural birth. I know these can be scary words, especially the way that [...]
By Amy Levin-Epstein for Green Goes Simple Babies are cute, but — I’m sorry to say — they’re hardly green. These tiny little humans need a whole lot of stuff! “Between the diapers and the plastic bottles, and the packaging it all comes in, there is a lot of waste,” says green parenting expert Dr. [...]
Expecting? Have a baby in diapers? Don’t throw your money away! Consider cloth. Here are 10 reasons you need to take a look at modern cloth diapers. 10. They’re adorable. The prints, the colors, the fluffy soft fabrics. Aah. 9. They’re more like disposables than ever. With “all-in one” [...]
When I first looked into cloth diapering I was blown away by the price, seriously $19.99 for a SINGLE diaper? I was a major coupon-er, I looked for deals, I would hold out until I found an item for a certain price. If I was handed $20 and told to go buy diapers with it, [...]
Everyone does it differently, but there are so many bad stigmas that deal with cloth diapering that I thought I would address them, and show you what my day consists of. First of all, lets address the following issues: Pins? No! Bleach buckets? Absolutely not. Cloth diapers now have snaps or Velcro. If you wanted [...]
Our little ones need naps. Babies that have good nap habits have better nighttime sleep habits. It is important to set a routine early, from birth, to help set the stage for years of good sleeping. Here are some general tips. Under 3 Months. Newborns don’t have working internal clocks yet. It isn’t until they [...]
I know some of you will be able to relate or even sympathize with this scenario, and then again some of you won’t agree with my thoughts on the subject. Either way, I’m ok with it. I don’t need sympathy nor assurance, and I know that mothering a child is a very personal thing – [...]
The holidays are a great time of year. A time to be with our families and friends. There are a lot of us that will be traveling to be with those we love. Traveling with young children can be hard but there are a few things we can do to make the trip a little [...]
The most common reasons we hear for choosing to cloth diaper your baby are: they are more economical than disposables, they are better for baby’s skin, and they are better for our planet. As cloth diapers continue to grow in popularity, we can now add a new reason to the list…cloth diapers and covers are [...]
Cloth diapering has been making a comeback during the last few years as more attention is being paid to both our economy and our planet. Because cloth diapering costs less than disposable diapers and is considered the more eco-friendly option, many parents, both new and experienced, are taking a second look at cloth. In fact, [...]
When my daughter (now 5 1/2) was an infant, my baby wearing experience was limited to the Baby Bjorn. Our use of that was short lived since it wasn’t comfortable for my daughter or for me. Both of my children love(d) to be held, so I spent the good portion of a year and a [...]
This week we are trying to raise cloth diaper awareness… I often think “Why didn’t I do this earlier?” I hesitated with my son, though I am still regretting it now (he’s been potty-trained for well over a year), and didn’t start with my daughter until she was 5 months. Honestly? I thought it would [...]
Cloth Wipes are a must have for any cloth diapering family, but they are a wise choice for all Moms. They are economical, “green” and you have complete control over ingredients. Pictured in the photo (left to right) are Ruby Moon Wipes, Planet Wise Wipes, Kissaluvs Wipes, Homemade wipes made from burp cloths, baby washcloths, [...]
It seems like every time I go out these days, I get stuck having to do a public diaper change. I try to reserve diaper changes for the car, but my baby seems dead set on forcing me to change her in the store or restaurant by choosing opportune moments to explode her diapers. After [...]
Want to make this…….. …or this… …out of your old baby blankets/t-shirts? Hop on over to my personal blog, The Lean Green Mommy Machine to find out how! Bookmark It Hide Sites
By Kay Green, Copyright 2010 Do you have a child enrolled in preschool this fall but not yet potty trained? Are you feeling stressed knowing the school rules say they must be fully potty trained? Well we have the answers. There is a way to potty train your child in just a couple weeks or less. Some moms [...]
This post will address some more common questions about cloth diapering. Read it, then enter our GroBaby giveaway! What do I do when they’re dirty? I use a large Planet Wise wet bag as a hanging pail. Others use a kitchen trash can with flip lid and line it with a PUL pail liner. When [...]
I’ll admit that Village of Moms has an objective in doing this cloth diapering segment. I would love nothing more than for other moms to think about what’s best for their children. I know we already do that as moms, but sometimes I tend to do things out of convenience. For instance, why did I choose to use [...]
Our expert speaks again… Last time, I talked about types of cloth diapers. This time we’ll talk about even more choices to make…sizing, closure type and materials. Sizing: Each manufacturer’s sizing is different and weight and age ranges are just a guideline. It’s best to compare rise and thigh measurements to make sure you will [...]
Do the terms AIO, AI2, contours, pre-fitteds, prefolds, skirties, or soakers mean anything to you? If not, keep reading for the advice of our “resident” expert cloth diaper changer, Maria, in our Cloth Diapering 101 class.(Psst! Check out our two giveaways: HappyBaby Organics Package ending tomorrow and GroBaby Cloth Diaper) Valerie asked me if I would [...]
In the world of “Fitteds and pockets and snappis, oh my!” Maria is “changing the world by changing diapers.” She is mom to two kids who is figuring things out as she goes. She knows quite a bit about cloth diapering and will be giving us lots of tips during the next several days, so [...]
Thank you for joining us in this mini-series. This is the last of the baby food posts (at least for the summer), but come join us tomorrow for the Cloth Diapering 101 segment by a special guest. ******************* Whether you puree or not, make your own or buy at the store, one thing is almost [...]
So you want to know what all the fuss is about in Rapley’s Baby-led weaning? In a nutshell, with Baby-led weaning, you offer the baby real food (not pureed) and allow him to feed himself spoon-less (while resisting the urge to interfere). While most babies won’t choke, this approach (as I gather) is not for the faint [...]
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You can’t really argue with the fact that making your own baby food costs less. But did you know that it is also more nutritious? Don’t get me wrong, I won’t be a stickler and only allow my baby to eat homemade foods (I will definitely use HappyBaby Organic foods as the alternative), but I [...]
This is an inspiring story from Sarah Kaganovsky…dare ya not to get teary-eyed!! I gave birth on a February afternoon by repeat caesarean. A pink, squalling bundle was handed to me, and I gazed lovingly into eyes that seemed to recognize me. I whispered sweet words of belonging to this girl child of mine, and comforted [...]
If you read my birth story post then you know how much I love my doula. Here is a blog post I recently came across about doulas that I liked. A Doula is like… Bookmark It Hide Sites
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