Action Needed Today Regarding HR4040, Lead Safety in Toys
I am very enthusiastic about HR4040, regarding toy safety, but concerned about its impact regarding small businesses and WAHM’s. The time to act is now, to safeguard WAHM’s and hand crafters, as apparently the bill has passed and committee members are scheduled to meet on implementation.
Slow Weight Gain and Older Breastfed Babies
Even months after breastfeeding is established, babies may show a slow weight gain, causing concern. Here’s a bit of Little Del’s story, important points to consider, steps you can take, and advice from our La Leche League leader.
Growth Charts for Breastfeeding Babies
When addressing weight gain in breastfed babies, it’s important to use growth charts that depict the curve of growth for breastfed babies. Growth charts by the World Health Organization have made possible a more accurate assessment of growth in breastfed babies since their release in 2006. This article includes charts you can examine plus a comparison of the CDC versus WHO charts. If you breastfeed your baby, it’s good to know that these infant growth charts are finally available to reflect the special patterns of breastfed versus formula-fed babies.
A Review of Trixie Tracker, Software for Baby Sleep and Feeding Patterns
Babies live by and enjoy regular daily routines. Trixie Tracker’s software creates charts of baby’s sleep, feeding, and diapering patterns. Although I am not of the philosophy that babies should be “scheduled,” I *have* yearned for a better sense of my baby’s patterns so that I can schedule myself around him!
“First Stew” Lentil Baby Food Recipe
This lentil stew recipe for babies is just perfect for introducing more protein to your baby food, plus a few ingredients that will help get him ready to share in grownup foods. And it was super tasty!
Baby Del Signs “Dog” in Baby Sign Language!
Here’s a video of Baby Del’s third sign from the Baby Signs program. Baby Signs is a program of rudimentary sign language that you can do with your baby before she is able to talk, from about 9 months until around two years.
How to Reduce PBDE Exposure in Your Household
PBDEs, or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, are found in most American households, causing concerns over environment and health. Here’s what you can do to protect the health of your family, laid out in specific steps, with links to product lists and other information.
I’m Using Trixie Tracker
Today, I signed up to try Trixie Tracker, an online software program for tracking baby’s routines. I must admit, one of my biggest weaknesses is in setting routines. Early on in Del’s baby-hood I was asked by a fellow mommie, “How is he doing? Is he settling into routines yet?” Ah, the moment of staring [...]
My Books Are Coming!
It’s been a long time since I’ve bought books. I constantly have at least a dozen books checked out from the library, and I never truly have enough time to read them, but I glean pearls of wisdom that I can, betwixt nursings, calls for “the next homeschool assignment,” bumps and bruises, kisses and lately [...]
Natural Teething Home Remedies: 10 Most Popular Recommendations
What’s the best place to turn to find home remedies? Moms! Here is a list of the Top 10 teething remedies by natural moms — popular solutions to ease teething pain and comfort baby’s gums.
Pictures of Baby Del, Two Months Old
Here are photos from Baby Del at two months old, taking up from where we left off.
Free Sunscreen Swim Shirts for One and All: June Only!
This is just lil’ ol’ me letting you know about a good deal in the making. I just ordered my very own free UV protective swimshirt from mom-owned UVSkinz and I thought I’d let y’all know about it.
