Baby Care
For Earth Day: 5 Ways to Make Your Baby Green RIGHT NOW
*I apologize in advance if you’re disappointed that my list does not include a formula or recipe for dyeing your baby green.*
Being green is something that many people think about and strive for, but it’s also something that has a reputation for being a huge pain in the ass. Especially when it comes to babies. Being green and having…
03/07
2013
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Baltic Amber Teething Jewelry: Miracle Cure or BS?
I love crunchy, hippie mom crap, so when I first heard about Baltic amber baby jewelry for teething, I was all over it. Jewelry that has an analgesic effect to ease teething pain? Instead of medicine? Tell me more!
I was schooled by two great moms out in Seattle. Both used teething necklaces for their babies, and both swore by…
01/28
2013
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Cloth Diapering Update
I’ve been cloth diapering for a year now, so I thought it was time for an update. If you want some background first, check out my previous posts on my adventures in cloth diapering: Cloth Diapering 101, Cloth Diapering 102,
01/18
2013
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The Awesomeness of Baby Sign Language
Baby sign language. I couldn’t roll my eyes hard enough when I first heard about this, 6 years ago.
If you aren’t familiar with it, the idea is you teach your baby some simple signs so they can communicate their needs before being able to talk. Children are able to comprehend language long before they’re able to use it, and…
10/04
2012
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Questioning the Doctor Doesn’t Make You An A-hole
Baby N was sent home from day care the other day with possible pink eye. He had to go to the doctor for a note to be able to return to school, so although I could tell he didn’t have pink eye (his watery eyes indicated a cold to me), off to the doctor we went.
The doctor, who is…
09/05
2012
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Baby Shampoo Up the Wazoo
I think every mom (and maybe dad, too) has their “thing” for babies. You know, their “thing,” the thing they just cannot resist for their kid. Like cute shoes, or hats, or tutus…maybe books by a certain author or a specific type of toy. It’s always something. Apparently, my thing is baby shampoo.
I cannot resist buying new baby shampoos…
08/07
2012
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Back-to-Work Series: Cloth Diapering. At Day Care.
My day care has OK’d cloth diapering for N! Hooray! I was so excited until I realized what a royal pain in the ass this is probably going to be. But, I’m going to give it a try.
First, to meet health department requirements, I’m bringing in a covered diaper pail
04/19
2013
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