Breastfeeding during hot summer weather can be a daunting endeavor. That’s why we’ve found 3 great bamboo summer accessories for nursing moms. Wearing bamboo is especially beneficial during the summer, because its inherent properties help keep both moms and babies cool. Additionally, sustainably grown bamboo is a wonderful, eco-friendly material for postpartum wardrobes.
Every child deserves a green start when entering the world, and since newborns spend most of their time in the nursery, making this sacred space as non-toxic and pure as possible is a key goal for parents. Whether you are decorating your baby’s nursery from scratch, and want to make it as eco and baby friendly as possible, or you are looking for helpful, easy ways to give your child’s nursery a green makeover, these 5 ways to green baby’s nursery will help secure the health of your baby while boosting the quality of her environment.
Diapers are usually given the most attention and thought when it comes to greening baby’s changing regime. But baby wipes are equally important in terms of caring for baby and the health of the planet. Most disposable baby wipes contain alcohol and potent perfumes that can be very irritating to a baby’s delicate bottom. Many brands of baby wipes are also saturated in liquid solutions which leave excessive moisture on baby’s bum… and where there’s moisture, diaper rashes may soon follow. Here are 3 great, eco-friendly choices of baby wipes, which will be kind to your baby and easier on the earth.
Join Citibabes for a fun and informative event featuring leading prenatal experts, products, demonstrations and more! Sarah Beatty from The Green Depot, will be speaking about creating the “Ultimate Green Nursery”, Ali Wing, founder of Giggle will be discussing and signing her book Giggle Guide to Baby Gear… plus more discussions such as “What to Look For in a Nanny” with Brownstone Nannies.
It’s great to come across uplifting brands with a mission. Such is the case with Lovemore. This sincere shirt company offers a variety of super soft tees and onesies with a simple message, “Love, more.” Using 100% Skal-certified organic cotton, non-toxic azo-free dyes and nickel-free snaps, these comfy garments are a great way to start off your tiny, eco-friendly humanitarian’s wardrobe. A portion of each sale goes toward an amazing non-profit organization called Earth Birth. Earth Birth is run by midwives whose mission is to foster an international women’s health movement that encourages and promotes safe and peaceful birth as an act of social justice and community healing.
Regardless of the infamous, “I’m eating for two” line, you only need an extra 200 to 300 calories per day to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Hormone levels fluctuate during the 9 months of pregnancy, generating all sorts of interesting cravings, but crazy junk food binges are not the answer. If you’d like to learn more about eating healthily and optimally during your pregnancy and beyond, here are three books to read that will guide your eating habits and choices during this joyful, miraculous stage of creating a new life!
Talk of fertility clinics has been making headline news on a near daily basis in recent weeks. Sensational news stories such as the debates surrounding the “Octo-mom,” and the apparent build & customize your own baby ploy are stealing the spotlight and distracting people from the important, day to day issues surrounding infertility. Many women and couples struggle to have a baby, but why is infertility assumed to be the automatic culprit behind any delay in becoming pregnant? This is not to say that infertility is not a very real, and very heartbreaking issue that many people struggle with. However, in our increasingly technology-aided culture, where immediate gratification has become the norm, it seems that more and more women are turning to fertility clinics to solve their fertility problems before trying less invasive strategies. There are many natural solutions available for women to try to increase their fertility of their own accord, before visiting a fertility clinic.
Congratulations if you have just found out that you are pregnant! You’re excited, curious, and at the same time you may even be fearful of the process of childbirth. For the majority of Americans, this process is only briefly explored in high school during a sex education week. After that, the dialogue takes a hiatus and seems to abruptly resurface as soon as you realize you are pregnant. Regardless of whether you are a single mother, have a loving & supporting partner or a scared-silly partner, there are always support and resources available to you. It’s never too early to start preparing for childbirth, and in this case, the sooner the better. Here are my top 10 tips to help you prepare for childbirth.
Millions of people tune in to watch the hit TLC show John and Kate plus 8, and the Discovery Channel’s The Duggars (Anna Duggar just had her 18th child). America is amazed by how these families do it, but never have they had to take care of more than six infants at once. Now, not only are people all over the globe shocked by the recent multiple births headline, but the medical world is blown away by what appears to be the first successful birth of octuplets. What I find most fascinating and inspiring, is that their amazing mother will be breastfeeding all eight of her newborn infants.
For most pediatricians and doctors, the winter season is the busiest time of the year. Parents typically report the flu and/or cold as the culprit. Quite often, poor indoor air quality is responsible for prolonged illness, difficulty sleeping, and respiratory discomfort, although it is often overlooked as the cause of these symptoms. With a high efficiency silent HEPA-Air filter, such as the wonderfully designed Airpod by Blueair, you can filter out at least 99.97% of impure airborne particles in your indoor environment, which will in turn improve your family’s health.
What may seem to be the simplest of gestures, such as a parent bathing their baby, giving an infant massage, diaper changing… has such a profound impact on the development of that baby. Quality time and skin-to-skin contact are essential for your baby. Epicuren Baby skincare incorporates a patented Episencial aromatherapy blend into their products to maximize the bonding experience with your newborn and establish a healthy skincare routine as they grow. As babies explore and come into contact with more bacteria and viruses, it is important for them to safely develop and maintain good hygiene without dosing their hands and still fragile bodies in harsh chemicals (a.k.a common cleaning agents on the supermarket shelves).
Happy New Year Inhabitots readers! My name is Danelle Brown, aka The Green Doula. I am very excited about this upcoming year and sharing with you weekly tips, stories and features about all things holistic pregnancy, birth and sustainable baby care. It is my resolution to inspire you, answer your questions, and crank up the spotlight on deserving organizations, products, and DIY tidbits that can help you have an empowering and conscious experience with your bundle of joy.
Next Saturday, Jan 10th, I will be participating …
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