Jonathan had his 2-month appointment last week, and not only was I blown away by his weight (12 lbs. 11 oz., a good pound and a half bigger than either sibling at this age), but I was reminded why I love our pediatrician. She embodies the balance that is such an integral part of the [...]
Entries Tagged as 'babies'
How to Feed a Real Food Baby
October 20th, 2011 · 52 Comments · Kids in the Kitchen, Natural Health, What to Buy
Let’s start with a confession today: I’ve never fed a real food baby once solids have been introduced. All of our babies began life with the perfect food: mother’s milk. After that, one child started with the standard rice cereal, another had a bit of rice cereal and oatmeal but much, much less than number [...]
Tags: babies·breastfeeding·feeding babies·homemade baby formula·lunch·soy·stainless steel
How to Make Homemade Natural Baby Wipes
October 19th, 2011 · 44 Comments · Frugality, Green Living
Will I be called a hypocrite for teaching you how to make disposable baby wipes using bleached paper towel? Last week a reader used the term because I freely admitted to using disposable diapers in the same post as I said, “It’s important to know what’s going on baby’s skin.” The mission of Kitchen Stewardship [...]
Tags: babies·baby wipes·diapers·Frugality·green cleaners·homemade
What do You Think About Vaccines and Desserts?
October 14th, 2011 · 16 Comments · Uncategorized
If you like controversy, let’s talk vaccines. If you just want your sweets, help me figure out which recipe to offer as a free download from the new desserts eBook, Smart Sweets, due out in a few weeks. My article at Green Your Way this week has already been getting some heated discussion in the [...]
I {heart} my Moby Wrap (How-to Videos)
October 13th, 2011 · 59 Comments · Green Living
I tried to take these videos when I had makeup and decent clothes on already since I’m such an efficient gal. I ended up relying on a 6-year-old videographer and taking one last video today with the camera propped on a chair, effectively cutting off my entire head the entire time. Will you forgive [...]
Tags: babies·babywearing·Moby Wrap
Avoiding Chemicals for Baby Bottoms and Baths
October 12th, 2011 · 36 Comments · Green Living
Johnson & Johnson baby soap and Desitin were both among the products I purchased for baby Kimball number one six years ago. I also had a touchy relationship with them, because although I didn’t really question their ingredients at first, I was cautious about using them: Since babies seem to grab the tube of Desitin [...]
Tags: babies·baby wash·baths·diaper cream·natural baby care·natural body products·soap·zinc oxide
8 Baby Items I Couldn’t Live Without
October 11th, 2011 · 54 Comments · What to Buy
Yeah, I claim to be the simple mama. Non-materialistic and all that jazz. Tell my mother-in-law that as she watches in awe as I trek out the door in the mornings with 5 bags, 2 children, a Moby wrap, stainless steel water bottles and 8 assorted cats and dogs. The cats and dogs are an [...]
