A Review of the Halo Sleep Sack: On the Thin Side
It’s spring now and the organic Halo Sleep Sack we’re using now fits the bill. The biggest thing the Halo brand has going for it is that it’s an affordable option for those who want to go organic, a noble choice given the wide use of pesticides in producing cotton. Here’s the problem with the Halo Sleep Sack: it’s not much of a blanket.
Tummy Time Can Kiss My Patootie!
“Fulfilling your tummy time prescription” is difficult for many parents. Here’s one solution for tummy time I developed with an attachment parenting twist. He does not like this tummy torture, he does not like it, Sam I am!
Toxic Exposure and Children — How Bad Is It?
When you have children, it’s important to stay informed about their potential exposure to environmental toxins and chemical additives. Last year, a coalition of environmental groups measured chemicals in the blood and urine of 35 Americans from across the country and found that all participants contained flame retardants and 95 percent contained chemicals commonly found in plastics. How big is the problem?
Make Your Own Diaper Rash Cream
Here’s a recipe for all natural diaper rash ointment. I’ve had great success this time around dealing with diaper rash (i.e. preventing it!). For baby’s health it’s better to use eco-friendly plant-based salves and creams such as this one. For more of what works for me in preventing diaper rash, read on!
The Careful Art of Balancing Time
The blog redesign is almost finished, finally. Of course I’m feeling guilty for having spent so much time with it over the this week. When I took this on last Saturday it was with so much excitement and enthusiasm! It’s so easy for me to brighten up at the new, especially when I have a [...]
Vaccines and Autism — Should we be concerned?
Here is a collection of quotes from the medical professions, members of Congress, and respected authors validating the concern parents have about the link between autism and vaccines. The Department of Health and Human Services has recently conceded that an autistic child was injured by vaccines. Yet as this case was unfolding, I spoke with a friend who claimed there is no link between autism and vaccines…
Pictures of Baby Del, One Month Old
Yesterday was Baby Del’s two-month birthday! Happy Belated Birthday to Del!
Here’s another cornucopial slice of his little life, pictures while he was only one month old until now. Be sure and watch the whole thing, there’s some good ones near the end!
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Baby Del’s Newborn Pictures
Here they are finally: a spectacular ride through our baby’s first three weeks! Savor the cuteness!
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Baby Del’s Birth in Pictures
Our home waterbirth, with birth pictures of our Baby Del.
(Read our complete home birth story, and follow along as Baby Del grows older, beginning with pictures from Baby Del’s first month.)
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