Hi there folks! :) I recently found out I'm pregnant (I'm approximately 7 weeks along) and I've found some contradictory information in a few of the pregnancy books I've been reading (as well as some of my aromatherapy books) regarding which essential oils are safe to use during pregnancy... specifically, I've always thought jasmine was a no-no, ( Read more... )

My friend is about to become a first time mum. When the baby is born I'd like to give a gift to acknowledge the occasion. I'm not sure what the convention is and have no one to ask. I'm thinking bub will be showered with gifts and well looked after by all the friends and family and thinking mum might like a present too. I was wondering if some ( Read more... )

My sister called wanting advice on baby-safe natural bug repellant and sunscreens. I don't use sunscreen personally, and have no idea on that front. With regards to bug spray, I've been using the Burts Bees bug repellant, which I like, but wasn't sure if it was considered safe for babies on account of the essential oils. I didn't want to make a ( Read more... )

My cloth diaper adventure is going great so far and the only kink I've had is overnight diapering. I use Bububebe fitted with all three liners or a tiny tush fitted with the doubler in. I also tried my home-made fitted with three infant pre-folds stuffed inside but  it was still not enough.  He sleeps 12 full hours without waking up at night (he is ( Read more... )

I've been curious about a book that I think someone mentioned on here once, about parenting while still maintaining attention to social justice. Revolutionary parenting something? I really can't remember the name of the book...would love to find it! Thanks for any ideas! I can't remember if this book was recommended here or on hipdomestics, so if ( Read more... )

This is a topic I think about every now and then... I'm not ready to have kids yet but I am looking forward to it. I do plan on raising them vegetarian - I would raise them vegan but I'm afraid they might accidently eat something with dairy in it and get sick. I don't know though because I'd rather that they don't eat dairy for many reasons. Has ( Read more... )

Vitamin D-Deficiency Crisis Looms, Researcher Warns

Also see: The Miracle of Vitamin D.
Via: Deseret News:
While the nation is in the midst of a financial crisis, another crisis is looming large - a health crisis caused by vitamin D deficiency.

That message was delivered to about 55 medical researchers, nutritionists and public health officials who ( Read more... )

My nephew is teething. My sister is not sleeping. She doesn't want to give him orajel because she heard it will cause problems later on. Anyone have any ideas on how to make this a bit easier on him and in the same token...her? We would REALLY appreciate it.

If you knew your unvaxxed child was exposed to chicken pox, would you continue on like normal and go to your activities and classes until you knew for sure she had contracted chicken pox? Or would you sequester yourself at home during the period where your child might also be contagious, yet before any pox show ( Read more... )

I could use any help you can give me on ADD - my son's preschool would like for him to be observed and/or evaluated. He's 3. My son's doctor is a DO and had to offer an evaluation legally, but roundabout suggested trying a different preschool and learning style (montessori) first ( Read more... )