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The LITHA Method for Umbilical Cord Care (and why I don’t recommend essential oils)

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The LITHA Method for Umbilical Cord Care (and why I don’t recommend essential oils)

This post should not be taken in place of medical advise; please consult a doctor if any signs of infection occur. Umbilical cord care has come a long way. Parents have been instructed to wash it many times a day, keep it covered with a bandaid, or even to wash with alcohol. None of these methods seem very natural, however, and some of them are harsh on newborn baby skin. What's a momma to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birth, Natural Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged With: baby, cord stump, essential oils, frankincense, LITHA, newborn, umbilical, umbilical cord

Creating a Natural Postpartum Essentials Basket

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Creating a Natural Postpartum Essentials Basket

The following article contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a small commission if you purchase something at no additional cost to you. All opinions remain my own. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Towards the end of both of my pregnancies, I found myself beginning to nest; cleaning, organizing, getting things ready. All in anticipation of having the perfect house … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birth, Natural Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged With: baby, birth, breastfeeding, essential, mama, mom, newborn, oil, perineum, postpartum, tear

Our Toddler Bedtime Routine

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Our Toddler Bedtime Routine

This post contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a small comission for purchases made at no extra cost to you. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Almost a year ago when Ethan was around 6 months old, I wrote about our typical baby bedtime routine. As much as I wish I could say the same thing continued to work for us for over a year; unfortunately (as most parents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cosleeping & Sleep, Natural Parenting, Personal & Family Tagged With: bed time, bedtime, bedtime routine, newborn, schedule, toddler

Parenthood: Bonding Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This

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Parenthood: Bonding Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This

Forming a meaningful bond with their baby is all any parent wants. It’s the ultimate goal. And, with it, comes the hope of being the best parents possible. If you’re doing the whole parenting thing for the first time, though, it can be hard to know how to form that bond. Of course, as the mother, you will feel the connection instantly. But, there are ways to make that bond stronger. And, you want … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PTP Tagged With: baby, bonding, newborn

Baby-Proofing Your Home in 5 Easy Steps

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Baby-Proofing Your Home in 5 Easy Steps

If you’re expecting a new member of the family soon, then you’re probably considering all the different home improvements you can make to transform your hazard-filled home into a paradise for your baby. But of all the different home improvements you can make and products you can purchase, what’s actually worth your time and money? Read on to find out! Stopped sharp corners There are many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PTP Tagged With: baby, baby proof, newborn, safety, toddler proof

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