Picking out your "must-haves" for baby ranks as one of the most frustrating and confusing aspects of preparing for motherhood. Everyone is quick to share their, "Buy this, but avoid that," advice. If avoiding plastics or bisphenol-A products ranks high on your list we've got you covered. From baby bottles to baby plates to sippy cups and diapers, it's hard to do the research to … [Read more...] about Preparing for a plastic-free baby environment
Pregnancy
The pregnant woman’s summer survival guide
For many moms-to-be, pregnancy is no walk in the park. Add summer heat, sun and humidity, and that same task of growing human life is made even harder. If you're expecting during the sunniest time of year, read on for our smartest tips for surviving the summer season when you have a baby on the way. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate Blame it on the blazing sun or long afternoons … [Read more...] about The pregnant woman’s summer survival guide
Pregnancy after loss: How to handle anxiety and fear
When a woman has a miscarriage, one of two things tend to happen. If she hasn’t told anyone that she was pregnant, she often decides to tell no one about her loss. If she tells no one, she suffers in isolation, and wonders if her sadness and overwhelming loneliness are normal. If she has told family and/or friends that she was expecting, she then has to share her sad news, or … [Read more...] about Pregnancy after loss: How to handle anxiety and fear
The great pregnancy detox
Pollution, pesticides, and a host of chemicals—let's count these among the items to ditch during pregnancy. Throughout our daily lives, we come into contact with a world of toxins that may have adverse effects on our health—not to mention that of our unborn children. Take your pregnancy as the perfect opportunity to clean up your act with simple and sustainable moves even the … [Read more...] about The great pregnancy detox
When, how to wean baby to cow’s milk
Is your baby ready for cow's milk? Although the question of when to begin introducing a baby to cow’s milk seems black and white, it really is not that clear. In some cultures the recommendation is around 9 months, others around a year, and some cultures it’s not the norm to give an infant cow’s milk at all. In the United States, the general recommendation is to transition an … [Read more...] about When, how to wean baby to cow’s milk