Tips for Public Breastfeeding in Peace

Time and time again you hear about moms being humiliated in public when they are simply trying to feed their child. It’s amazing that this still happens when you consider the facts about Breastfeeding: * The World Health Organization recommends that Breastfeeding should be on demand and start wthin hours of baby’s birth. * The [...]

Attachment Parenting During Pregnancy

The Green Moms Weekly question is this: Why is it as important to begin your journey as an attachment parent during pregnancy as it is after the birth of your baby? Being an attachment parent can begin even before your baby is born. Mostly this is done by educating yourself  and preparing for the birth of [...]

Co-Sleeping Safely With Your Baby

This week many moms across the blogosphere became outraged by a new campaign from the City of Milwaukee Health Department to convince parents that co-sleeping is not safe. Not only is co-sleeping not safe, it is comparable to letting your baby sleep next to a sharp knife, or so they want parents to think. Of course [...]

Breastfeeding Moms and Jobs

Working women all over know the joy that comes when they find out there will soon be a baby added to their family.  She and her spouse have a lot of planning to do and a long time to plan.  Many women decide to breastfeed their babies and wonder how being a breastfeeding mom will [...]

Breastfeeding and Family Challenges

After your first few weeks, breastfeeding in the comfort of your own home is enjoyable. But sometimes but nursing around your relatives during the busy holiday season, at family reunions and other events has its challenges. Some moms have complained that their family members give unwanted advice, especially around discipline or weaning. It’s not uncommon [...]

Doulas are a Great Asset During Labor and Delivery

Doula comes from the Greek word for “woman servant”. A doula is someone, usually a female, who attends to the pregnant mom during labor. She is useful for a variety of reasons, from being your biggest advocate, to help keep things under control, and being a wonderful supporter. A doula can run hundreds of dollars [...]

How To Cloth Diaper Without Breaking the Budget

Cloth diapers are often touted to be the frugal option, and this can certainly be the truth. However, if you’ve seen some of the fancier cloth diapers that cost $15 to $30 a pop you may have your doubts! While some of these diapers are certainly wonderful products, don’t be misled. It’s very possible to [...]

Natursutten All Natural Organic Pacifier

The Natursutten is the latest in safe pacifiers for baby. They are made from pure natural rubber and the name comes from the word Natursut which means “Natural Pacifier.” Natursutten Pacifiers are made in Europe where they have strict standards for safety, health and environment. With all the talk about BPA (Bisphenol A) in baby [...]

Cloth Diapers for Happy Babies

Do you know what is in the diapers you put on your baby? Unfortunately most people don’t know what is in the diapers they purchase for their small children. Since they are widely accepted as the diapering standard, they use them without ever considering alternatives. After all, cloth diapers are such a pain to take [...]

More on Elimination Communication

It’s surprisingly easy to start elimination communication (EC) with your baby.  It’s really a matter of being observant about the times your baby naturally eliminates, then anticipating those times, cuing baby when he goes and catching his offerings.  Here are a few more pointers about the process. Part of getting baby to pee in a [...]

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