Women Who Breastfeed are Less Likely to Neglect

A large scale study shows that women who breastfeed their infants are less likely to neglect them. The fifteen-year study included 7,223 Australian children. The mothers, of an average age of 25, were separated into three groups: 40 percent breastfed for four months, 40 percent … [Read more...]

Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 3: Strollers

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...]

Forget the Talc: Prevent Diaper Rash with Bummas Eco-Friendly Cloth Wipes

I've seen some nasty diaper rash in my day (thankfully those days are over). My only solution was bare buns for awhile, but sometimes you got to put a cloth diaper on the rash covered bum to head out of the house. Many parents rely on diaper rash creams and talc, but the solution … [Read more...]

Expecting? Joyful Announcements That are Kind to the Earth

Most expectant parents plan to send out some type of birth announcement to introduce their new one to the world. And who can blame them? Babies are precious and a joy to be shared! Being mindful parents, we want to make sure that everything we do (including those birth … [Read more...]

The Crafters are Organizing and they are Furious: CPSIA Backlash

When I think of crafters, I imagine women of a certain age with sensible shoes sitting in wallpapered living rooms. They have a crochet needle in one hand and a cat rubbing at their ankle. The Consumer Product Safety Commission probably thinks the same way. But wait, they'll … [Read more...]