How many 2 year olds like radishes and onions? Mine does…. Read more…

I’m not a health expert but I am a mother and I do know that the human body is wonderfully created to heal and protect itself. I don’t believe that vaccinations help build the immune system and you shouldn’t believe that either. What helps build the immune system is breastmilk during infancy and a healthy diet throughout life.

The governments one-size fits all immunization schedule is a way for the pharmaceutical companies to increase profits and put money in their pockets, it is not your child’s health they have in mind.

Educate yourself about the use of vaccinations before you allow your child to be immunized. Read In the Wake of Vaccines by Barbara Low Fisher then decide if you want more information.

Even if you don’t use cloth diapers you may want to consider using cloth wipes on your baby’s sensitive bottom. Commercial wipes are full of fragrances and ingredients that you just shouldn’t put on your baby’s delicate skin.

If you are already cloth diapering or planning to cloth diaper, you should consider using cloth wipes also since you will already be washing diapers. Once you start using cloth wipes you will see just how easy and economical it can be. Make homemade diaper wipes… Read more…

Many products today claim to make your baby smarter and most parents want to get them because of course we all want our child to have the best of everything and the brains to go along with it. Well, here is the ultimate product in helping your baby to be smarter: a sling!

Smartest Baby on the Block
Wearing your baby is the best decision you can make for the health and development of your baby. Studies show that babies worn in a sling learn better for a couple of different reasons. Babies learn best while in a quiet state and this is how they are while they are being held. Babies can also be stimulated more when they are viewing the world from where you do instead of looking at peoples legs from a stroller or laying in one spot without moving around.

Less Crying

Babies who are held more often also tend to cry less. They are more secure and feel that their needs will be met giving them the security to become more independent as they enter toddlerhood.

Physical Development

A baby also needs to learn the rhythm of life. By carrying your baby, he is more able to adapt to the rhythms of everyday life outside the womb.

There are many benefits to wearing your baby in a sling, these are just a few. The attachment that you will feel to your baby and your baby to you is probably one of the most important benefits. The discreetness of breastfeeding in public is also another great benefit a sling offers. Because baby slings can fit easily into a diaper bag, they are the ultimate baby carrier. If you want to know more about my favorite sling, visit the Maya Wrap baby slings page.

A really fun activity to do with toddlers and a great keepsake for parents and grandparents.

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