Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 7: Baby Food

Open any pregnancy or baby book, and you'll find that list: the baby essentials, the things you absolutely cannot live without. While many accessories are easily recognized as frivolous, certain items are truly indispensable: the basic necessities for life with a baby. Or … [Read more...]

The Medicalization of My Natural Birth

Today my baby boy turns 1. Of course, as his mama, I cannot believe he's a year old. I still remember the gallons of Ben & Jerry's that Daddy and I went through, the sciatica, the feet poking from the side of my belly, the worries of his pregnancy. I've heard before that … [Read more...]

Formula is Voldemort, or That-Which-Must-Not-Be-Named

Ahh. I see researchers have a new F-word: formula. An Australian National University study criticized researchers for taking a "Voldemort" approach to naming formula in their studies of infants. Said Dr. Julia Smith: We looked at the findings of nearly 80 authoritative studies, … [Read more...]

Fresh New Designs for gDiapers Flushable Diapers

gDiapers fans are no doubt excited to see that they have some new and adorable options for flushable diapers. Their web site is now boasting several new prints for their "little g" pants including Ga, Ga Pink, Goo Goo Blue, Good Vibe Girl and Good Vibe Stripe, which are pretty … [Read more...]

Preparing Your Nest: Home Birth Necessities

It's not long before the birth of our baby makes his debut into the world. Preparing for a home birth can be overwhelming but for the most part it has really put things into perspective. For instance, having to get your home ready by doing all the cleaning and sorting and … [Read more...]