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Can you spoil a baby by holding them too much? What the Research Shows
As moms we can’t help but want to hold and cuddle with our new little ones constantly. Their little hands and feet are just begging to be kissed and their baby cries melt our hearts. RELATED: My Last Days with an Only Child RELATED: Recent Medical Studies: no safe acetaminophen dosage for babies or pregnancy So many of us have our motherly instincts questioned by friends, family, neighbors, or even total strangers. I’m sure many of us have heard that if our baby wants to be held all the time that they are manipulating us or that we are going to end up with a spoiled baby (as if babies are milk…
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My Last Days with an Only Child
The Best Cosleepers for Attachment Parenting SleepShe’s going to be a big sister. We’ve talked about it for months now, and I can see the excitement in her eyes thinking about the baby who’s coming soon. But there’s also fear. She feels it, I feel it. Pin for later! Things are going to change – a lot. What will life look like when he gets here? When he’s no longer an idea growing in my belly but an actual baby who needs mama. RELATED: The Last Time I Breastfed You RELATED: What if all I Want for my Kids is an Extraordinarily Ordinary Life? She’s been excited from the start…
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Recent Medical Studies: no safe acetaminophen dosage for babies or pregnancy
During my second pregnancy, I developed a large and painful ganglion cyst on my right wrist. I’d had issues with that wrist for close to 15 years but never to this level. I was dropping things because I lost hand strength and it was painful to move it. Not a good combination with a toddler! So, I went to Target, got a wrist brace, and decided to call my OBs nurse line on Monday. When I spoke to the nurse, it was pretty clear that my options were limited. If I needed something for the pain she told me I could take acetaminophen (common brand name of Tylenol) because it…
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Natural Christmas Decorations
There’s nothing quite like using nature to decorate for Christmas. It puts you in touch with the natural world, it’s great for the environment, and it smells fantastic. So whether you’re looking for green Christmas decorations, natural decoration ideas as alternatives to the cheap plastic decorations you find in stores, or you just like the natural life rustic farmhouse feel, here are some amazing ideas for how you can use nature as Christmas decoration material! RELATED: 6 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas RELATED: 10 Adorable Kids Pajamas Perfect for Christmas Morning Christmas Greenery Decoration Poinsettias are, without a doubt, the most popular live plant to decorate with during…
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Awesome Eco-Friendly and Wooden Toys for Toddlers
It isn’t always easy to find eco-friendly toys. You won’t usually find them in any of the big box stores or even in stores geared towards eco-friendly living. But green toys are out there and eco-friendly gifts in general are starting to become easier to find, especially online. Don’t forget to Pin for later! Toys made of wood, organic cotton, and non-toxic dyes. Whether you’re looking for wooden toys, educational toys, or musical toys for toddlers, this list will give you some great ideas for cool toddler toys that they’re gonna love! RELATED: 12 Wooden Toys You’re Baby Will Love RELATED: Eco-Friendly Products for a Green Clean Wooden Rocker This unique…
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The Best Cosleepers for Attachment Parenting Sleep
You’re finally home with the baby and the nursery is finished, ready to be slept in. But, the bassinet and the nursery in general is too far away. Maybe you just want to be able to watch your baby sleep, and the ease of night-time feedings just seems obvious. If this sounds like you then check out the best co-sleepers that could give you peace of mind. Not to mention, a bit smoother night routine. Pin for Later! RELATED: What if all I Want for my Kids is an Extraordinarily Ordinary Life? RELATED: 6 Natural Ways to Freshen Your Nursery and Home What is Co-Sleeping with Baby Cosleeping tends to get a…
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Eco-Friendly Products for a Green Clean
As the world embraces more eco-friendly lifestyles we’re looking for new ways to do many of the same things we’ve always been doing. That includes home cleaning. Buying environment-friendly soaps is a great start, but if you’re using traditional house cleaning utensils you’ve found your next step to green living! Thankfully eco-friendly cleaning supplies are becoming more popular and there are lots of options available. Cleaning products are notorious for having nasty chemicals that don’t break down and are bad for our families and the earth. Make sure you check out our post Cleaning with Natural Products and Organic Cleaners for lots of options for natural cleaning products and non-toxic cleaning supplies.…
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The Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens for the Whole Family
Summer is just around the corner and so many of you have been asking about about healthy sunscreen options. But I have to tell you, I honestly have a love/hate relationship with sunscreens. I get why it’s important to protect our skin from UV damage and possible skin cancer, but applying sunscreen daily and multiple times when out in the sun just seems a bit excessive. The recent information about oxybenzone and other chemicals found in sunscreens being absorbed through the skin has left many of us wondering ‘is sunscreen bad for you?’ I usually try to provide a physical sunscreen with clothing, hats, and shade rather than relying on…
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9 Ways of Connecting with Nature in a City
Now that summer is almost here, it’s time to get outside and enjoy nature! But living in the city can make connecting with nature a challenge. When you are surrounded by buildings, asphalt, crowds, cars, and the fast paced life, it can be hard to remember that nature is only a short distance away. So many of us suffer from nature deficit disorder and we don’t even realize it! The importance of nature in our life is obvious but so often overlooked. And the benefits of nature for children are especially well documented. So how do we connect with nature and get our kids out in nature more often when…
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The Last Time I Breastfed You
I knew this day was coming. Knew it from the beginning. Everybody weans at some point. The long days and nights of nursing were so long and often blurred into one another. This day always seemed so far away, I even joked that I’d get the dorm room next to you some day. And yet, here we are. RELATED: What if all I Want for my Kids is an Extraordinarily Ordinary Life? RELATED: Read Me a Story – Perfect Read Aloud Books for Your Kids If I’m being honest, I’ve been ready for this day for a while now. And in some ways have been hoping for this day to come so…
