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When it was time to start potty-training I knew I wanted to use cotton underwear versus “pull-ups” to cut the middle man out. When my boy was born, I went the disposable diaper route versus the hybrid diapers now available - so I was anxious to get rid of them and get my boy in a more organic and healthy alternative. Moreover, the potty training program I choose recommended cotton training pants for a few key reasons…
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“Closing out Play” is, hands down, the best tip from the Dr.Sears series of books. For parents, it’s a matter of remembering to use this easy and simple technique. For toddlers, it provides a smooth transition from play to another activity. “Closing out Play” in my experience, eliminates distress for parents and toddler when “it’s time to go”.
Children love this vivid purple smoothie! It’s a terrific way to get a juice fix, and because it’s made with yogurt and tofu, it’s rich in calcium and protein, which is essential for strong bones, teeth, and muscles. We added flax seed oil because it contains fatty acids that are essential for brain development. A spoon of honey not only adds some sweetness to the smoothie, it also is a powerful immune system booster. Enjoy!
I was flipping through a maternity magazine at my doctor’s office when I came across an advertisement for an innovative baby bottle by Adiri, designed with the help of doctors, moms and lactation consultants. The shape of the bottle captured my attention immediately; it looks nothing like your standard bottle, and well, it looks a lot like a breast. It turns out this “feature” not only differentiates this bottle in terms of form but mostly in function. This 100% BPA-free bottle “encourages the same type of open-mouthed latching that is required for breastfeeding, making bottle feeding and breastfeeding more easily interchangeable.”
Today, very little research is put into the creation of a baby registry. This is mainly due to the convenient ready-made lists your store of choice hands you along with the zapper. Those generic baby registry lists are categorized, itemized and tell you how many of each item to get. While it’s a great guide, I’m going to tell you how to make it even better.
These three essential tips will ensure you are registering for the best, most useful and safest products to meet your individual needs:
1. Take a new mom with you
2. Three must-have books on baby gear
3. Online ratings and reviews
Try this easy-to-make, natural remedy to soothe your kids’ wounds and prevent infection. This can be used for the entire family.
